Disciple who created History!

   Those who highlight the notion that I am body and free us from that bondage are called teacher. According to religious scriptures, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are termed as creation, rearing and killing respectively. But the teacher is the best of all. The teacher contains all the virtues. The teacher gives birth, rears and kills. The teacher runs the system of self realization. First of all, he eradicates ego (killer), then gives birth by instilling knowledge and at last teaches how to lead a happy life. The teacher is the bridge between the ultimate truth and the people searching for truth. Our life can reach to the ultimate only through that teacher.

The teacher-disciple tradition is an inherent part of the Indian soil. The disciples have been extolling their teachers. Today, we would like to mention such divine teacher—Guru Govind Singh Maharaj who had aura and attraction on his face. He was great warrior and symbol of self pride. Guru Govind Singh Maharaj was the 10th guru of Sikh community. We celebrate January 2 as his birth anniversary.

Why is there a sensation around everywhere? Why does river water more movement? Why have the birds forgotten to eat grains? Ultimately, why did they conceal in their nests? It seems that something special has to be happened. Time was ripening to see it.

A servant entered the room. 10th Guru Govind Singh Jee Maharaj was in the chair. Personal servant bowed down to his feet and said, “Oh God! Preparation is on the full swing under your sheer guidance. It seems that the God visited this planet to oversee the arrangement. Your disciples across the countries reached here. They have stayed under the beautiful tents. The guru was listening attentively. At random, he uncovered his sword. He started to interact with the nature peacefully, oh sun, are you competent enough today because the weak people are unable to bear whatever will happen today. Only those who are ready to die can participate in today’s meeting. Oh mountain, have you seen people heavier than you? Oh sky, have you seen the people as vast as you? I am in search for such warrior who are ready to die and face any obstacle.

Gurudev was interacting with the nature in peaceful state. One servant bowed down to his feet and said,  “The entire team has sit in the tent. Everybody is listening kirtan. They are eager to have a glance of you. The Gurudev reminded the history without closing his eye and moved towards the tent. As soon as he reached the meeting, the team started to chant his name and expressed their love and affection. The Gurudev sat in the chair. He saw everybody. At random, he left the chair and roared, “Stop the story of warriors, It’s need of hour to create historical story. The next generation is eager to see that time will be of sacrifice. You have to create history of martyr.

Why did this roar change into peace? The mouth of the crowd got opened. The Gurudev roared again. He asked for head as gift. Is anyone of you ready to offer head? Everybody believed that the Gurudev demanded head. Therefore, everybody remained in the same position. They were in catch 22 situation. Nobody dared to die.

The disciple is tested in the unprecedented situation. Those who swim in direction of river are not called good swimmer. He gets associated with the current in the river. Extolling the guru, it is said that the warrior proceeds with by removing obstacle on the path. The boat sailor is tested when he has to move in opposite direction of the river.

What’s this? The disciples extol him in conducive condition. What type of disciple they are? It’s true that those who don’t offer everything to the guru, they will die.

One of them roared, “Oh Gurudev, I am ready to sacrifice. You have given me lots of opportunities. I am Dayaram Khatri from Lahore offer my head to you.

The Gurudev along with Dayaram went behind the dais. It seemed that heart beat got stopped for few seconds. The Gurudev started to search head again. Then another warrior shouted, “Oh Gurudev! I am Dharmadas. I offer my head to your feet. The Gurudev said, “Dharmadas. Have you pondered over it? I expect you won’t step back. Dharmadas said, “Self interest is the core of my life. I want to grab the opportunity of sacrificing for nation.” The Gurudev along with him went to behind the dais. He returned to the dais with sword wetted with blood. He asked for third head. The disciple started to step back. They were grappled with fear. They started to flee away. But some warriors remain there. Mohkam Chand from Dwarka, Himmat Rai from Jagannathpuri and fifth disciple Sahab Chand from Bidar were ready to sacrifice. The Gurudev along with the three disciples went to behind the dais. Everybody was eager to know what happen to them. They were not returning. What will happen? Shri Gurudev along with five warriors returned to the dais. All of them are alive. Replying to everybody, the Gurudev said, “They are the five warriors who renounced their wishes and decided to sacrifice for me. They got immortal.” The history will remember them. They will be worshipped as Khalsa. The name of the five warriors along with me will be inscribed in golden letters. I am proud of all of them. They are my glory.

This day of Anandpur is celebrated as Khalsa Establishment Day. Guru Govind Singh is its founder. His birth anniversary is celebrated on January 2 in entire country. It’s the Indian soil where such eternal guru and committed disciples have been taken birth.

Vahe gurujee ka khalsa I
Vahe gurujee kee fatah II

The valour story of the great guru and disciples are not the false but true history of India. It reminds us Patanjali Yogapeeth and the divine life of Param Shradheya Gurudev Swami Ramdev Jee Maharaj and Shradheya Acharya Balkrishna Jee Maharaj.

Sermon delivered by 
Gurunanak Dev Jee
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