Slide 1

Slide 2

Slide 3

pihlI pwiqSwhI sRI gurU nwnk dyv jI [

Slide 4

Slide 5

dUsrI pwiqSwhI sRI gurU AMgd dyv jI [

Slide 6

Slide 7

qIsrI pwiqSwhI sRI gurU Amrdws jI [

Slide 8

Slide 9

cOQI pwiqSwhI sRI gurU rwmdws jI [

Slide 10

Slide 11

pMjvIN pwiqSwhI sRI gurU Arjn dyv jI [

Slide 12

Slide 13

CyvIN pwiqSwhI sRI gurU hirgoib d swihb jI [

Slide 14

Slide 15

sqvIN pwiqSwhI sRI gurU hirrwie swihb jI [

Slide 16

Slide 17

ATvIN pwiqSwhI sRI gurU hiriLSn swihb jI [

Slide 18

Slide 19

nOvIN pwiqSwhI sRI gurU qyg bhwdr swihb jI [

Slide 20

Slide 21

dsvIN pwiqSwhI sRI gurU goib d is G swihb jI [

Slide 22

Slide 23

dsW pwiqSwhIAW dI joq sRI gurU gR Q swihb jI [

Slide 24

Slide 25

Slide 26

This Guru Sahib declared "There is no Hindu, nor any Mussalman." This Guru broke religious boundaries and promoted the love of humanity He also blessed Sikhs with the following three principles: 1.Naam Japna 2.Kirat Karnai 3.Vand Chakna This Guru travelled all of the world with his two companions to spread the message of love, equality of all humans and equality of women. 1.Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Slide 27

Slide 28

2.Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji This Guru learnt the Sikh way of life, he memorised Guru Nanak Dev Jis words and took part in Kirtan, he served the sadh sangat(holy congregation) with great humility and sincerity. During the day he worked on Guru Nanak Dev Jis farm and in the evening served langar in the free-kitchen. This Guru introduced Niskham Seva.The institution of Langar was maintained and developed. This Guru started schools and also developed the Gurmukhi language in order to make education available to the downtrodden and the underprivileged of the society at that time. Guru Ji was also very keen on physical fitness, he ordered his followers, to take part in sports and community games after the morning prayers.

Slide 29

Slide 30

3.Sri Guru Amar Das Ji Guru Ji (at the age of 62) had such deep and intense passion that he would find pleasure in doing every type of seva for his Master. For 13 years, early in the morning in pitch darkness he would fetch a pitcher of fresh river water for Guru Angad Dev Ji Maharajs bath, he would wash Guru Jis clothes and serve Guru Sahib Ji langar. After putting Guru Ji to rest, he returned to Goindwal, walking backwards in his supreme reverence for his spiritual master. This Guru further developed Langar (Free Kitchen) into an institution for service of the community and for channelling the charities of the Sikhs.

Slide 31

Slide 32

4.Sri Guru Ram Das Ji This Guru emphasised seva and charity, he was a self-made man, who came to Guru Angad Dev Ji as a helpless orphan, but due to his devotion and humility was elevated to the position of Guru. His life is a beacon to the Sikhs that anyone of them can gain spiritual stature by discipline and selfless service. Guru Ji composed the Lavan (Wedding Song) and initiated a new type of simple and dignified marriage known as Anand Karaj (Ceremony of Bliss).

Slide 33

Slide 34

5.Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji During his childhood, he helped his father with the excavation of the Amrit-Sarovar (Pool of nectar) at Ramdaspur. He also began construction of a central temple Sri Harimandar Sahib Ji (known as the Golden Temple), he persuaded Sikhs to set up their businesses in this new town which came to be called Amritsar. Kurbani means sacrifice, Guru Ji had already sacrificed his all to service of the Sikh people. However, Guru Ji was taken to Lahore where he was tortured by pouring burning sand and boiling water over his body while sitting on a hot iron plate. Guru Jis body partly blistered and partly burnt was thrown into the river Ravi, in this way Guru Ji sacrificed his life to uphold the Sovereignty of the Sikh Scriptures and to resist injustice. For this reason Guru Ji is also known as the King of Martyrs.

Slide 35

Slide 36

6. Sri Guru Hargobind Ji The first phase of Guru Jis life was devoted to building the morale of the Sikh community, Guru Jis mission was to make the Sikh community self-reliant and brave for the critical times ahead. In addition to participation in congregational prayer and acceptance of Gods will, Guru Ji also emphasised proficiency in martial arts. Guru Ji wore the two swords Miri and Piri representing Secular Sovereignty and Spiritual Authority and maintained a fully trained army. Guru Ji also had the Sri Akaal Takht (Throne of the Timeless Lord) built. He released 52 Princes and Rajas holding onto a special robe came out of prison, this is why Guru Ji is called Bandi Chhor (Liberator of the bounded).

Slide 37

Slide 38

7.Sri Guru Har Rai Ji Guru Sahib would go to the jungle and bring back sick animals to help nurse them to better health. Guru Ji was a great humanitarian and during his time established a free hospital at Kiratpur, where he kept popular and rare plants for use in herbal medicines. There, he maintained a zoo and many beautiful gardens. He saw the manifestation of God in all nature.

Slide 39

Slide 40

8.Sri Guru Har Krishen Ji At the time, a severe epidemic of cholera and smallpox was ravaging Delhi. The young Guru began to tend to the sufferers irrespective of their cast and creed. Guru Ji dipped his toe into the water a Bangla Sahib and blessed the water which was used to treat the sick people. He served the sick with food and medicine. During Guru Jis short reign, Guru Ji inspired the spirit of help and assistance in his followers and declared that the followers of Guru Nanak Dev Ji must always be ready to help others irrespective of the recipients colour, caste, creed and religion. Guru Ji proved through his missionary work that spiritual attainment and divine wisdom does not depend on age and that it was a gift from God that could be bestowed on anyone.

Slide 41

Slide 42

9.Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji He built the city that his son would enlarge and rename Anandpur Sahib. He sacrificed his own life, facing down Emperor Aurangzeb on behalf of the Kashmiri Hindus, ending Aurangzeb's threat to either convert to Islam or be executed. Guru Ji symbolised the triumph of good over evil, Guru Jis martyrdom unique in the history of mankind, inspired many Sikhs to lay down their lives for noble causes and moral values.

Slide 43

Slide 44