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How did Guru Har Krishan become a Guru?
Guru Har Rai sent his elder son Baba Ram Rai to represent him. Ram Rai changed the verse to appease Aurangzeb instead of standing by the Sikh scripture, an act for which Guru Har Rai excommunicated his elder son, and nominated the younger Har Krishan to succeed as the next Guru of Sikhism.
Who was the seventh Guru of Sikhs?
Guru Har Rai
Guru Har Rai (Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ, pronunciation: [gʊɾuː ɦəɾ ɾaːɪ]; 16 January 1630 – 6 October 1661) revered as the seventh Nanak, was the seventh of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion.
What is considered the 11th Guru in Sikhism and why is it considered a living Guru?
Hence, Guru is who brings light into darkness or in other words, the one who enlightens. Bhai Vir Singh’s definition provides further insight about Sikhi itself and explains why Guru Granth Sahib is considered the living Guru.
Why was Guru Har Krishan important?
Guru Har Rai – taught Sikhs the importance of caring for the natural world . Guru Har Krishan – taught Sikhs about caring for the suffering through caring for cholera and smallpox victims. Guru Tegh Bahadur – taught Sikhs to defend the right of all people to freedom.
When did Guru Har Krishan died?
March 30, 1664
Guru Har Krishan/Date of death
Where was Guru Har Rai born?
Kiratpur Sahib, India
Guru Har Rai/Place of birth
Where is Guru Har Rai camped?
Baba Ram Rai settled here with his followers in the mid-17th century, after he was banished by the Sikh orthodoxy for mistranslating scripture in front of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, so as to not cause offence….
| Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Sikhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Jhanda Mohalla, Dehradun, India |
How were the Sikh Gurus chosen?
The first Sikh Guru, Nanak, established the practice of naming his successor before his death (1539), and from the time of Ram Das, the fourth to reign, the Gurus all came from one family. The 10th and last Guru, Gobind Singh, before his death (1708) declared the end of the succession of personal Gurus.
Who was Baba Gurditta?
Baba Gurditta ( 15 November 1613 – 15 March 1638 ), was the eldest son of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind and Mata Damodari. Born at Daroli Bhai, District Firozpur in Punjab, India he was also an elder brother of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. He and his wife Mata Nihal Kaur were the parents of Guru Har Rai and Dhir Mall.
Why did Guru Hargobind choose Baba Gurditta as his successor?
Out of respect for Sri Chand, Guru Hargobind offered him the choice of his eldest son Baba Gurditta. Baba Sri Chand then chose Baba Gurditta as his successor. Baba Gurditta who was married to Natti gave birth to a son called Dhir Mal who was to later cause much trouble to the Guru and his family.
What happened to Baba Gurditta’s son Dhir mall?
Baba Gurditta had two sons Dhir Mall and Har Rai. The latter donned the spiritual mantle of his grandfather whom he succeeded as Guru Har Rai, Nanak VII, in 1644. Guru Hargobind received the shocking news of the death of his eldest son Baba Gurditta who passed away at age 24, in 1638.
What is the name of the son of Guru Hargobind?
Baba Gurditta. Baba Gurditta (15 November 1613 – 15 March 1638), was the eldest son of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind and Mata Damodari. Born at Daroli Bhai, District Firozpur in Punjab, India he was also an elder brother of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.