Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
The master poet, warrior, philosopher, and creator of the Khalsa Panth (Kalgidhar Patshah), who bestowed eternal sovereign Guruship upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
1666 – 1708 CE
Patna Sahib (Bihar)
Nanded, Maharashtra (1708 CE)
Major Historical & Spiritual Contributions
- Created the Khalsa on Vaisakhi 1699 at Anandpur Sahib through the Amrit ceremony, establishing the Saint-Soldier (Sant-Sipahi) ideal and bestowing the Five Ks (Panj Kakars) and titles of Singh (Lion) and Kaur (Princess).
- Kneeled before the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones) to receive Amrit himself, establishing complete egalitarian democracy: “Waho Waho Gobind Singh Aape Gur Chela”.
- Sacrificed his entire family for truth and righteousness: his elderly mother Mata Gujri Ji, his elder sons Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Singh at Chamkaur, and his younger sons Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh who were bricked alive at Sirhind.
- Penned the historic Persian epistle Zafarnama (Epistle of Victory) to Emperor Aurangzeb, articulating the moral ethics of just defence: “When all other means have failed, it is righteous to draw the sword.”
- Bestowed perpetual Guruship upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in 1708 CE, terminating the lineage of personal physical masters.
ਮਾਨਸ ਕੀ ਜਾਤ ਸਬੈ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਬੋ ॥
“Recognize the entire human race as one single undivided family.”
Akal UstatFrequently Asked Questions
What happened on Vaisakhi 1699 under Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
On Vaisakhi 1699 at Anandpur Sahib, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji initiated the Panj Pyare with Khande di Pahul, establishing the Khalsa Panth — a casteless fellowship of Saint-Soldiers committed to defending human dignity and living in remembrance of Waheguru.
Who did Guru Gobind Singh Ji appoint as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs?
In October 1708 CE at Nanded (Takht Sri Hazur Sahib), Guru Gobind Singh Ji placed the ceremonial coconut and coins before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, commanding all Sikhs to accept the sacred Word (Shabad Guru) as their eternal living Guru.