It was the cold dawn of December 22, 1705. The Mughal army, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, had laid siege to the small fortress of Chamkaur. Inside were Guru Gobind Singh Ji and just 40 Sikhs.
In the rich tapestry of Sikh history, certain dates carry a weight that transcends time. For many, the months of Poh and Magh (December/January) are marked by a somber yet empowering remembrance known as the (The Four Lords). chaar sahib
As we bow our heads in reverence to the Chaar Sahib, we don't just mourn their death. We celebrate their life. We internalize their Jazba (passion). "Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ehai, Shubh Karman Te Kabhu Na Taroon..." "O Lord, grant me this boon: That I may never deviate from doing good deeds." May we all find the courage of Ajit Singh, the loyalty of Jujhar Singh, the wisdom of Zorawar Singh, and the innocence-meets-fierceness of Fateh Singh. It was the cold dawn of December 22, 1705