Dear Guru Nanak: English Poetry – Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the creator of Sikhism, and the first of the ten Sikh Guru’s. The last Guru said that there would be no more Gurus after him and Sikhs would be taught by the Sikh holy book, which is called Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The word “Guru” means “teacher” in …
Read More »Love Never Dies: Guru Nanak Devotional Poetry
‘Guru Nanak Dev Ji’ was born on 15 April 1469 at Rāi Bhoi Kī Talvaṇḍī, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. He was the son of Kalyan Chand Das Bedi and Mata Tripta. His father was a patwari (accountant) for crop revenue in the village of Talwandi. Guru Nanak Dev was married to Mata Sulakhni. Guru Nanak Dev Ji …
Read More »Guru Gobind Singh Ji: English Poetry
Guru Gobind Singh Ji (22 December 1666 – 7 October 1708), born Gobind Rai, was the tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher. When his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was executed by Aurangzeb, Guru Gobind Singh was formally installed as the leader of the Sikhs at the age of nine, becoming the tenth and final human Sikh …
Read More »Baisakhi: The New Season English Poetry
Baisakhi: The New Season English Poetry – Baisakhi (especially in Punjab) is celebrated in much the same way as Gurpurbs. Gurdwaras are decorated and visited. Parades, dancing and singing happen throughout the day. Many Sikhs choose to be baptized into the Khalsa brotherhood on this day. Baisakhi: The New Season Stretching, rubbing my eyes, With a wide yawn, I fill …
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