BABA DEEP SINGH SHAHID (1682-1757) is one of most honoured martyrs in Sikh history and the founder of the Shahid misl (group) as well as of the Damdami Taksal (Damdama school of learning). He was tall, strong, and uncommonly brave Sikh who was a bold and fearless saint-soldier, ever ready to risk his life for the Panth.
“Where there is light of knowledge, ignorance is dispelled.” (Guru Granth Sahib p.791)
Each year, Sikhs are reminded of their great past by festivals like Bandi Chhor Divas. Yet the darkness of ignorance continues to prevail.
Several years ago, a gyanee from out-of-town accepted a call to a
Gurdwara in canada
Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from
his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the
driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he
considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give the quarter
back. It would be wrong
to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who
would worry about this little amount?
Amritsar is the administrative headquarter of the Amritsar District in Punjab India.It is located in the northwest part of India 32 miles east of Lahore, Pakistan. Amritsar is connected by Indian Airlines flights with Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The airport is situated about 11 km from the city centre.
Once a king in India went to Guru Nanak Dev Ji and asked: "O Guru! As you told us, God Himself supports His true worshiper, but God has so many apostles, why does He support Himself?