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Hobbies Interests Lifestyle => Religion, Faith, Spirituality => Topic started by: Kudrat Kaur on July 25, 2010, 09:28:58 PM
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Sikh women showed strength of character and deep commitment to the values which they helped to establish and instill in their faith and families.Sikh women played vital roles in shaping important events which occurred in Sikh history. The wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of the Sikh gurus, were instrumental in bringing about many of Sikhism's time honored traditions.
As Khalsa Women, We should be so proud that in Sikhism, women are considered to have the same souls as men and an equal right to grow spiritually. They are allowed to lead religious congregations, take part in the Akhand Path, perform Kirtan , work as a Granthi, and participate in all religious, cultural, social, and secular activities.
Here i wud like to add one quote by Professor Puran Singh""The whole Guru Granth is the voice of a wedded woman or a maiden pining in love of the Beautiful. Her nobleness in Guru Granth is infinite, her freedom is of the highest. Both man and woman as sexes are forgotten in her voice. She becomes the supreme reality and a freed soul."
Therefore, This post is dedicated to All Sikh women who have played significant role for Khalsa or Sikhism..Among them some were unassuming and quietly supportive, others courageously outspoken and fierce in battle.
I will start this thread soon and wud like to read other users contribution too..
Here We will discuss Khalsa Women's Roles as Mother, Sister, Wife and Daughter in Law..and much more.
Thanks
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Sikh aurata da kirdaar bahut ucha ae. Sochne di gal hai, jiney yodhe paida keete jiney shaheed paida keete, ohna nu Guru de raste te chalna sikhaya oh sab sikh aurata di meharbani ae. Ohna ne bahut bhariya museebata challiyan.
2 samey meriya akhan muhron kade ni bhulde
- Jado Mughal Sikhan de bacheya de siran de haar banake ohna diya mawan de galan vich paunde si
- Jado 1984 vich Sikha di ijjat naal khilawarh hoya, police thaneya vich, te delhi warge shehran diya galiyan vich
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baut sona uprala karn lagge aa ji ,, wase v tuhadi kai posts padiya mai,,n so far i have always seen informative posts by you... i m gonaa call you google preet kaur :) j/k
gud job ji
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nyc sis ji tkx 4 sharin
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KHALSA'S SISTER AND FIRST SIKH DISCIPLE
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Bebe Nanaki was a truly inspirational role model and shows what it means to be a sister. She was the first one to perceive Guru Nanak’s holiness and consequently his first disciple.
It is important to remember Bebe Nanaki’s role in spreading Sikhi. She removed many obstacles which hindered Guru Nanak from preaching his message.
- When Guru Nanak planned to start his missionary work to spread his teachings around the world, Bebe Nanki assured him that she would look after his family in his absence.
- Nanak was going to spread his devotion to God in musical notes which was inspired by Bebe Nanaki. She recognised Nanak’s musical talent and persuaded Bhai Mardana to accompany him. She also bought him a Rubab (musical instrument with strings). This tradition of recitation of hymns with the help of musical instruments played a substantial role in preaching the faith through time and is still prevalent today.
We can feel Bebe Nanki's enormous affection and love for her brother in these lines..
bhen nanki, veer di taangh andar,
ho gayee sukk ke , waangraan lakdi-e,
moti hanjhuaan de aakhon kiran lag paye,
te shalki dillon pyar di takkadi-e,
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BEBE NANKI GURUDWARA SAHIB, SULTANPUR LODHI
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BEBE NANKI GURURDWARA SAHIB, BIRIMINGHAM
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There are a lot of things that make Bebe Nanaki great:
- When people said Guru Nanak had drowned, Nanaki instead told them that Nanak is not gone, but is here to save.
- She took care of Guru Nanak when their father gave up on Nanak. Nanaki's husband got Guru Nanak the job at the Nawab's.
- She took care of Guru Nanak's son, especially Sri Chand, like her own. She herself did not have a child.
- Guru Nanak performed the funeral rights for Bebe Nanki.
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Thanks Grenade Singh..Its really very informative addition to post..
Yes, Bebe Nanki has great contribution in the spread Sikhism..She was the one who came to know that Guru Nanak Dev ji's true holiness and their spiritual role for society..We can know about it from one incident when Guru Nanak came to Sultanpur, Bibi Nanaki started to bow to her younger brother. The Guru stopped her and told her that she was his older sister and she should not bow to him. However, Bibi Nanaki responded, "That is true if you were a regular man, but you are more, to me, I see God in you."
Bebe Nanki adopted GuruNanak Dev ji's elder son and Baba Sri Chand Ji stayed in Sultanpur and lived with Bibi Nanaki and Bhai Jai Ram Ji.
At the time of her death, She asked Guru Nanak Devji to meet her and Guruji said he can come for three days only..and She breathed her last on the third day..Three days later Bhai Jai Raam also passed away. This was Guru Nanak Devji's Last visit to Sulatanpur Lodhi.. Their love gave the new direction to Sikh Society where Elder Sisters have come to know about their great role for their younger brothers..
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MATA SULKHANIJI (MATA CHONI)
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Mata Sulkhani's life style is a beautiful example in itself. One should sacrifice personal comforts for a nobler mission.
As wife of the first Guru,Guru Nanak Devji, her role was an important one and she filled it well.
Young Mata Sulakhni stayed alone in a lonely house along with her children and she didn’t go back to her parents. Her life Thus, it is evident that for a married woman the husband's house is of foremost importance. She could maintain her grace, dignity and self-reliance.
Mata Sulakhani spent her days, without any reproach but rather brought up her sons so well that they did not feel the absence of their father, neither did her husband leave his mission unfinished because of domestic cares and worries.
Every time When Guru Nanak Devji refused to observe society's ritual, every time he scorned an acccpted custom or tradition, it would have been Mata Sulakhani who had faced the scorn of her neighbours and family and confronted then patiently.
At a time when women were completely subjugated by men, none would dare to question their husband's decisions. Her self-esteem allowed her to find the courage to seek answers when she had a question. In his answer, Guru Nanak was not rebuking her or putting her down. Guru Nanak replied simply that she should put her trust in God.
After Guru Nanak's death, Sulakhani spent the rest of her life in Kartarpur, contributing as always to the establishment of Sikh values and traditions
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(Mata Sulakhni protesting to Guru Nanak about His treatment of Bhai Lehna (Guru Angad) by making him pick dirty and wet grass, which was soiling his clothes.Guru Nanak replied that this was the suffering of the humanity which Lehna was relieving by carrying it on his head)
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MATA KHIWIJI
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Mata Khiwi, wife of Gura Angad Dev Ji, institutionalised the exclusive concept of "Guru K-a Langar" i.e. food prepared and served to all regardless of culture, creed, religion and caste, side by side, showing no discrimination to any one person thus, promoting the reform of Unity and Equality.
She has the distinction of being the only one of the Guru’s wives to be mentioned by name in Guru Granth Sahib at page 967. There she is described as a "good person", "an affectionate mother" and as "one who provides shelter and protection to others."
“Balwand says that Khivi, the Guru’s wife, is a noble woman, who gives soothing, leafy shade to all. She distributes
the bounty of the Guru’s Langar; the kheer- the rice pudding and ghee, is like sweet ambrosia.”
-Ang 967, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
She was married in 1519, when she was 13 years old. Khivi was married to Lahina for 20 years before he became the second Guru of the Sikhs. She helped the Guru in establishing the infant Sikh community on a stronger footing.She single handedly looked after her little children for seven years (1532-1539) when Lehna was with Guru Nanak She is known as a very devoted wife in the Sikh history.
When Guru Angad Dev decided to select Amardas as the third Guru, Mata Khiwi accepted the decision willingly and did not raise the question of the right of her sons. When Guru Angad said, “I know you approve of my decision in this selection, but think of your sons as well.” She said, “They are proud of being Guru’s sons, be kind to them, and show them the right path.” This shows her obedience to her husband’s decision and her impartiality.
She had the distinction of meeting he five Gurus. She breathed her last at Khadur in 1582 and the fifth Master, Guru Arjan Dev, himself attended her cremation.