Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024: Celebrating the legacy of the Tenth Sikh Guru, know its date and significance and here are some quotes:
Guru Gobind Singh, the revered tenth Guru of Sikhism, holds a significant place in Sikh history, and his birth anniversary is celebrated with great enthusiasm. This year marks the 352nd birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, falling on January 17.
Born on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in 1723 Samvat, as per the Hindu Calendar, Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s contributions as a poet, philosopher, spiritual leader, and warrior are remembered and honoured on this auspicious day. He played a pivotal role in Sikh history by founding the Khalsa Sikh warrior community and introducing the five Ks, which are articles of faith worn by Khalsa Sikhs.
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is celebrated worldwide, not only by Sikhs but by people from various communities. The day is dedicated to embracing and propagating Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s teachings and path. The celebration includes visits to Gurudwaras, sharing teachings with others, exchanging greetings, and offering Langars (community meals) to everyone.
The revered Khalsa Vani, “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,” echoes in Gurudwaras during special prayers, hymns, and religious discourses. These activities serve as a reminder of Guru Gobind Singh’s teachings on equality, justice, and selflessness.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, born in Patna, Bihar, on December 22, 1666, faced challenging times with the martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, at the hands of Aurangzeb. Proclaimed as the tenth Guru of the Sikhs at the age of nine on Baisakhi in 1676, Guru Gobind Singh continued his father’s legacy by founding the Khalsa Panth and instilling spiritual discipline among its followers.
In 1708, before his passing, Guru Gobind Singh declared Guru Granth Sahib as the permanent Guru for the Sikh community. On Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Sikhs visit Gurudwaras to pay homage to the great Guru and celebrate not only a religious event but also a commitment to equality and service to humanity. The day encourages participation in community service activities, aligning with Guru Gobind Singh’s emphasis on selfless service and devotion to the welfare of others.
Guru Gobind Jayanti 2024: Time
• Saptami Tithi Begins: January 16, 2024 – 11:57 PM
• Saptami Tithi Ends: January 17, 2024 – 10:06 PM
Guru Gobind Jayanti 2024: Quotes
1. If you are strong, torture not the weak, and thus lay not the axe to thy empire.”
2. Shed not recklessly the blood of another with thy sword,
Lest the Sword on High falls upon thy neck.”
3. In ego, there is no peace; in humility, there is no conflict.”
4. “To serve others is the highest religion.”
5. “Without the Name, there is no peace.”
6. “One who conquers his own mind, conquers the world.”
7. “When all efforts prove futile, only then is the Lord’s intervention realized.”
