Every year on January 9, 2022, the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh is being observed. On December 22, 1666, Bihar in the Sodhi Khatri family, the tenth and last guru of Sikhs was born.
As per the Nanakshahi calendar, every year his birth anniversary, also known as Prakash Parv, is observed.
About Guru Gobind Singh
Along with being a great warrior, poet and a writer, Guru Gobind Singh ji was also the founding father of Sikh warrior community Khalsa and he is also famous to introduce five Ks – the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear.
He is also praised with composing the hymns that form Dasam Granth, one of the most important scriptures of Sikhs. It was he who proclaimed Guru Granth Sahib to be the perpetual Guru for Sikhs.
Celebration of the day
The birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh is commemorated by his devotees with great zest by visiting gurudwaras to seek his holy blessings. Devotees also express their love and respect to their Guru by distributing food and clothes to needy ones on this auspicious day.
Quotes by Guru Gobind Singh
On his birth anniversary, let’s look at some of the famous quotes given by him:
“The ignorant person is totally blind, they do not appreciate the value of the jewel.”
“He who has no faith in himself can never have faith in God.”
“Shed not recklessly the blood of another with thy sword, Lest the Sword of the High falls upon thy neck.”
“The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained when one eradicates selfishness from within.”
“It is nearly impossible to be here now when you think there is somewhere else to be.”
Those who call me God, will fall into the deep pit of hell. Regard me as one of his slaves and have no doubt whatever about it. I am a servant of the Supreme Being; and have come to behold the wonderful drama of life.
We would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Guru Gobind Singh Birthday!
