Hindus should never forget why Sikhs celebrate Diwali | why sikhs Celebrate diwali

Learn more about Hindus should never forget why Sikhs celebrate Diwali ? why sikhs Celebrate diwali ? Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:10 How/why Sikhs celebrate Diwali? 0:46 The Bandi Chhor Divas 4:30 Importance of Sikhs in Hinduism? 4:45 Thanks for watching why sikhs Celebrate diwali How do Sikhs celebrate Diwali? What’s the difference between Sikhs and Hindu Diwali? Do Hindus and Sikhs celebrate Diwali? Why Sikhs celebrate Diwali? What is bandi chhor divas? Why Sikhs celebrate Diwali Diwali was historically celebrated by Hindus & Sikhs alike, which was based on the ancient Hindu scriptures of Ram returning from 14 year exile with Sita, Laxman & Hanuman. However, this also coincides with a very historic day for the Sikhs. Diwali is sometimes called Bandi Chhor Divas, or the day of liberation. It was the day, when 6th Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahibji, was released from Gwalior prison by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Since then, The Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated in a manner similar to the Hindu Diwali, • Lighting of homes and offices or shops • Gifts & sweets are exchanged between friends & family. • a fireworks display • Nagar keertan (a street procession) • Akhand paath (a continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib), Sikhs consider this occasion as a scared time to visit Gurdwaras and spend time with their families. So what’s the history behind this? Guru Hargobind's father Guru Arjan was arrested under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and he was asked to convert to Islam. He refused, was tortured and executed in 1606. This event is remembered as a defining moment in Sikh history. After the execution, Guru Hargobind sahibji succeeded his father as the next Guru of Sikhism. He was only 11, & was crowned as the sixth Sikh Guru Because of the execution of Guru Arjan by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Guru Hargobind from the very start was a dedicated enemy of the Mughal rule. He advised Sikhs to arm and fight. emphasise the military dimension of the Sikh community. To defend oppression Protect hindus from forced conversions to islam For this reason, Jahangir imprisoned Hargobind sahibji together with a lot of hindu kings & sages. He was only 14 when he was imprisoned and then released approx. two years later. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir met with Guru during his imprisonment and became close to him – partly because the Guru’s prayers were thought to have cured the Emperor of a serious illness. Such was the debt the Emperor owed Guru Hargobindji, he agreed to release him. but the Guru refused to accept unless he could take 52 princes (Rajas) with him. The Emperor was at first reluctant, but agreed to letting any prisoners free who could hold onto the Guru’s cloak, thinking this would serious limit the number. The Guru brilliantly ordered the making of a special cloak with fifty-two tails & tassles. As the Guru walked out of the gates of the prison, the fifty-two princes followed, each holding on to his own corner of the amazing cloak. Guru Hargobind became known as Bandi-Chhor, the Liberator. And when he returned home, the people lit candles to commemorate the return of the prisoners, Bandi Chhorh Divas. today I would like to pay my Homage to perhaps one of the most important Gurus of India. A guru who upheld the honour. A guru who made sure Hindus were not persecuted into forced conversions. Hindus will forever be indebted to his selfless sacrifice. All I would like to say is thank you thank you thank you to the great sikh movement, that has given us freedom, even to this day. I hope you liked my rendition of this auspicious day & continue to watch more videos on our religion & culture. Thank you for watching. Please do subscribe to our channel: Simple Hinduism #sikhdiwali #guruhargobindji #bandichorrdivas #gratitude #hindudiwali #nagarkirtan #celebration #dayofliberation #shashigossain