Shri Shirdi Sai speaks-3rd Nov/Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib ji

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JayantiHemkunt Sahib ji with a setting of a glacial lake surrounded by seven

peaks, is a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs. It is located in the Himalayas at

an elevation of over 15,200 ft (4,600 m) in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and

is accessible only by foot from Govindghat on Rishikesh-Badrinath highway. It is

most known for a gurudwara, known as Hemkunt Sahib, associated the Sikh guru,

Guru Govind Singh, and is one of the most sacred of Sikh shrines , the lake also

has a Lakshman temple built by it . Hemkund is Sanskrit name derived from two

meaning 'Hem' - Snow & " Kund " , Bowl so by Hindu mythology it is meant Bowl of

Snow, where Sh. Guru Gobind Singh ji(tenth guru of Sikhs)and Lord Lakshman did

his penance. Hemkund comes by crossing Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag,

Nandprayag &

Vishnuprayag. Hemkund is inaccessible because of snow from October through

April. Each year the first Sikh pilgrims arrive in May and set to work to repair

the damage to the path over the harsh winter. This Sikh tradition is called " kar

seva " (literally " work service " ) and forms an important tenet of the Sikh faith

of belonging to and contributing to the community The take-off point for Hemkund

is the town of Govindghat about 275 km from Rishikesh. The 13 km trek from here

is along a reasonably well maintained path to the village of Gobind Dham or

Ghangaria. There is another Gurudwara where pilgrims can spend the night. In

addition there are a few hotels and a well-maintained campground with tents and

mattresses. After this a 5,000 ft (1,500 m) climb in 6 km of stone paved path

reaches Hemkund. There are no sleeping arrangements at Hemkund and one is

advised to leave by 2PM to make it back to Gobinddham by nightfall On the way to

Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib

ji. It is definetly not an easy task to reach here. On the banks of the Hemkund

lake stands the Lakshman Temple (also known as Lokpal Temple). It is believed

that Lakshman had meditated at this place and the mythical Sanjeevani Buti that

cured Lakshman after Meghnad wounded him during a battle is also said to have

been found in the vicinity. So, the Lakshman Temple is considered as one of the

famous Hindu pilgrimage sites. It was there that Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji the

tenth and last Guru of the Sikhs is reported to have meditated in his previous

life In 'Bachitar Natak' the great Guru relates his story in the following words

- " I shall now relate my own story, how God sent me into this world. I was busy

performing penance on the hills of 'Hemkund' where seven peaks are prominent.

The place is called 'Sapt Shring’ where King Pandav had performed Yoga, there

I practiced austerity and worshipped the god of death. Associated with the 10th

Sikh Guru,

Guru Gobind Singh, Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is a revered Sikh Gurudwara and one

of the most visited Sikh holy places. For eight months of the year, the Lokpal

Lake, on which, the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is situated remains frozen, after

which it melts in the monsoons and meadows of wildflowers colour its banks.

Encircled by the Saptashringa Peaks (seven snow-clad peaks), which are

collectively called Hemkund Parvat, it mirrors its surroundings on the

crystal-clear waters. The lake is the source of the Laxman Ganga (also called

Hem Ganga) stream that merges with the Pushpawati stream flowing from the Valley

of Flowers. From this point on, the river is called Laxman Ganga. As mentioned

in the holy Granth Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith

had meditated on the bank of this lake in one of his earlier births. It is

widely believed among Sikhs that Guru Gobind Singh introduced the features now

universally associated with Sikhism. In

1699, he started the new brotherhood called the Khalsa (meaning the pure). The

five K's' associated with Sikhism date from this period: kesh (uncut hair)

kangha (comb), kirpan (dagger or short sword), kara (steel bangle), and kachh

(shorts). The Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is a grand star shaped structure of stone

and masonry at the edge of the lake whose crystal clear water mirrors the image

of the seven peaks that surround it. Streams from Hati Parvat and Sapt Rishi

Peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of it. The

sacred and holy lake of Hemkund Sahib ji

Discovery of Hemkunt The Sikhs started to search for Hemkunt, the “Tap

Asthan†(the place of meditation), in the late nineteenth century, even though

the Dasam Granth was recorded in the 1730’s. The first Sikh to trace the

geographical location of Hemkunt was Pandit Tara Singh Narotam in 1884. He was a

nineteenth century Nirmila scholar. His findings were published by the renowned

exponent of Sikh history and scholar, Bhai Vir Singh in 1929 in his book called

“Sri Kalgidhar Chamatkarâ€. This book was then read by Sohan Singh, who was a

retired Granthi (priest) from the Indian army working voluntarily at a gurdwara

in Tehri Garhwal. Having read the description of where the Tap Asthan was, he

set out to find the physical spot in 1933. Unfortunately that year he had no

luck and attempted again his search the following year. His enquiries led him to

the place known as Lokpal to the local folk. The description matched that of the

place described by

the Guru as Sapat Shring and the place where King Pandu was believed to have

meditated. Hemkunt had been found. However Sohan Singh’s discovery was met

with much scepticism, so he approached Bhai Vir Singh (1872-1957) whose work had

inspired him to search for the Tap Asthan. Both Sohan Singh and Bhai Vir Singh

met, and visited the site, and both were then convinced that the Gurus’

description of Tap Asthan matched the site found.

 

Bhai Vir Singh then committed himself to developing Hemkunt Sahib. He gave

Sohan Singh some money, believed to be an amount of 2,100 rupees, with which to

buy some supplies and materials to start construction of a small gurdwara on the

shore of the lake. Sohan Singh publicized the cause and was able to collect

further funds. In early 1935 whilst purchasing materials in Mussoorie, Sohan

Singh met Modan Singh a Havaldar from the survey department who later

accompanied him to the site of construction, then joined forces with him. After

obtaining permission from the local people, they hired a contractor and started

work on the construction of a ten foot by ten foot stone Gurdwara. Construction

of this Gurdwara was completed in 1936. At the same time, they also enlarged the

ancient Hindu Mandir that stood on the lake shore as a symbol of respect.

 

My Heatfelt pranams to all the Gurus..“Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki

Fatehâ€

 

Dhan Guru Gobind Singh Ji Dhan Akal Purakh

 

Guru Gobind Singh Ji writes that the only one worthy to be called a Khalsa, is

the one whose heart lotus is filled with the Supreme Light of the Supreme Lord.

And the Khalsa is only that one who enjoys ATAM RUS. Guru Gobind Singh Ji

emphasises that the one within whom there is God’s Perfect Light (POORAN JOT)

and God’s enjoyable union (ATAM RUS) – then there is no difference between

that one and God. No difference between that one and Guru Gobind Singh Ji

himself!

 

 

 

 

The only ones who can enjoy this highest level of divine joy – ATAM RUS –

are those upon whom the Eternal Being has bestowed his mercy. The ones who have

taken support of the Perfect Lord. The ones who have meditated upon the perfect

Satguru and followed his instructions. Not being separate from the Perfect Lord,

they have become one and the same. The Perfect Lord has come to reside in their

heart. And they are totally engrossed in always singing and praising God.

Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa Wahiguru ji ki Fateh

Jo Bole So Nihaal or Bole So Nihal

Message from the teachings of Sai baba for 3rd November

 

Only by Ardent wish we get Spiritual Bliss Ego and arrogance will lead to the

fall of a man.

If we seek refuge in God with confessions, even the most heinous crimes will be

burnt to ashes. True confession means repenting for the sins done earlier and

resolving not to repeat them. God knows a sincere heart. Those who regret

sincerely will be much disturbed with their sins, seek Baba's shelter and beg

for the spiritual alms. Then, their sins get destroyed in the divine

contemplation and the earnest souls receive the grace of God. The Almighty will

illumine them with right thoughts.Some deceptive people claim themselves to be

the paragons of moral values and ethical conduct and assume inwardly that they

are the ideal men. They think that their crimes are not so big and need not take

refuge at the Feet of Baba. Such people who feign honesty and pray to God to

destroy the incidental sins will not be graced by Baba and are never allowed

near. Since their minds are bloated with ego and pride, they will either be in a

mood to receive what Baba wants to

give or try to understand and apply Baba's teachings for their good. Thus, Baba

did not permit the arrogant inside Dwarakamayi. Only when their minds get

purified by sincere repentance, Baba would permit them into His darbar. So, upon

our ardent longing to belong to Baba only, we are assured of living in His

Presence.

 

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devoh Maheshwar;

Gurur Shakshat Parambramha Tashmai Shri Gurur Veh Namah

May the Merciful Sri Sai Baba always shower His grace on us and our families and

remove our problems and anxieties by giving us all - strength , goodluck,

success and happiness with peace of mind.

Sai bhakt,

Deepa H

 

 

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