Happy Vaisakhi

Today is the eve of Vaisakhi and even though I am all alone in a foreign land, Vasakhi will still be celebrated.I heard there is a Gurdwara somewhere in an area of Sanaiya which is heavily populated with Sikhs.I do not know much about this place but I have some Sikh friends over here and am beyond joy happy that I am being able to celebrate Vaisakhi this year with my fellow Sikhs.

For those who dont know what Vasakhi is,here is a brief info.

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak Dev and continued to progress with ten successive Sikh gurus (the last teaching being the holy scripture Gurū Granth Sāhib Ji).It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world, with over 30 million Sikhs and one of the most steadily growing.

Sikhs are expected to embody the qualities of a "Sant-Sipahie"—a saint-soldier.

One must have control over one's internal vices and be able to be constantly immersed in virtues clarified in the Guru Granth Sahib. A Sikh must also have the courage to defend the rights of all who are wrongfully oppressed or persecuted irrespective of religion, colour, caste or creed.

Vaisakhi is the celebration of the anniversary of the baptism of Sikhs into Khalsa,meaning pure by the tenth propher,Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.The tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, standing outside a tent, called for a Sikh to sacrifice himself, on hearing this one Sikh volunteer presented himself before the Guru for sacrifice. Then the Guru took him to a tent a and came out with a blood stained sword that frightened the gathering. He then called for another volunteer four more times, and one-by-one, four others stepped forward for the calling of their guru. The same happened with the four. Later, the Guru used his Divine powers to bring the 5 back to life. The "5 Beloved Ones" were given a new life, they were reborn and were given a unique appearance and were called the Singh's.

All baptisted Sikh men have the surname Singh and women have the surname Kaur.

We Sikhs are the largest brotherhood of surnames existing in the world today and on this Vaisakhi, eventhough I will be away from my blood brothers,sister and family, I am a proud Sikh that will be happy to celebrate with my other Sikh brothers,sisters and bowing down to the Holy Granth Sahib.

Sariya nu Vaisakhi di lakh-lakh vadhaiya hove...