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PSEB 10th Class Social Science Notes History Chapter 4 Contribution of Sikh Gurus from Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
Guru Angad Dev Ji:
- The second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji collected the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and wrote them in Gurumukhi script.
- This contribution of Guru Angad Dev Ji proved to be the first step towards the writing of ‘Adi Granth Sahib’ by Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
- Guru Angad Dev Ji also wrote ‘Vani’ in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
- The institutions of Sangat and Pangat were well maintained during the period of Guru Angad Dev Ji.
Guru Amar Das Ji:
- Guru Amar Das was the third Sikh Guru who remained on Guru Gaddi for twenty-two years.
- Guru Sahib shifted his headquarters from Khadoor Sahib to Goindwal.
- At Goindwal, Guru Sahib constructed a large well (Baoli) where his followers (Sikhs) took a bath on religious festivals.
- Guru Amar Das Ji introduced a simple marriage ceremony which is called ‘Anand Karaj’.
- The number of his Sikh followers increased rapidly during his period.
Guru Ram Das Ji:
- The fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji started the. work of preaching his faith from Ramdaspur (present Amritsar).
- The foundation of Amritsar was laid during the last years of Guru Amar Das Ji.
- Guru Ram Das Ji got dug a large pond called Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar.
- The Guru Sahib needed a large sum of money to construct the Sarovars (ponds) at Amritsar and Santokhsar.
- For this purpose, Guru Sahib started Masand System.
- Guru Sahib also made Guru Gaddi hereditary.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji:
- Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the fifth Sikh Guru.
- Guru Sahib completed the construction of Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar.
- Guru Sahib also founded the cities of Tarn Taran and Kartarpur.
- The fifth Guru Sahib also wrote the first Divine book of the Sikhs (Birs dictated to Bhai Gurdas), ‘Adi Granth Sahib Ji’, and placed it in Sri Harmandir Sahib. Baba Buddha Ji was appointed as the Head Granthi at Sri Harmandir Sahib.
- Guru Arjan Dev Ji consolidated the Sikh religion by sacrificing his life for the protection of the Sikh religion.
Guru Hargobind Ji:
- Guru Hargobind Ji was the sixth Guru of the Sikhs.
- Guru Sahib adopted the ‘New Policy’.
- According to this policy, Guru Sahib became the religious as well as the political leader of the Sikhs.
- Guru Sahib constructed Akal Takht, which stands before Sri Harmandir Sahib.
- Guru Sahib also gave to the Sikhs training in the use of arms.
Guru Har Rai Ji and Guru Harkrishan Ji:
- Guru Har Rai Ji and Guru Harkrishan Ji ascended the Guru Gaddi successively after Guru Hargobind Ji.
- Their period is called the period of peace in the history of the Sikh religion.
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji:
- The ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was a peace-loving person like Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
- He was ready for self-sacrifice like Guru Arjan Dev Ji and courageous and fearless like his father Guru Hargobind Ji.
- Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji preached his religion fearlessly.
- By sacrificing his life, Guru Sahib brought a new revolution in the history of the Sikh religion.
Masand System:
- Masand is a Persian word.
- The meaning of the word is a higher place or raised status.
- During the period of Guru Ram Dass Ji, the masands were called Ramdas.
- Guru Arjan Dev Ji gave the system an organized form.
- As a result, Guru Sahib started receiving regular donations from his Sikh followers for his religious activities.
Compilation of the Adi Granth Sahib:
- The Adi Granth Sahib was compiled and written by Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
- Guru Arjan Dev Ji dictated the contents of Adi Granth Sahib and his devoted follower Bhai Gurdas noted it down.
- The Adi Granth Sahib was completed in 1604 A.D.
Wearing of two swords of Miri and Piri:
- Guru Hargobind Sahib put on two swords which he called one of Miri and the other of Piri.
- His sword of Miri symbolized his leadership of the Sikh followers in worldly affairs.
- The Piri sword represented his leadership of the Sikhs in spiritual affairs.