Guru Hari Krishan , ascending to the revered seat of Nanak at the tender age of five, was the younger progeny of Guru Har Rai and Bibi Kishen Kaur. Widely celebrated as Bala Guru , young Hari Krishan displayed an astonishing aptitude for leadership and pedagogy, demonstrating his remarkable capability to guide and instruct the expansive and dynamic Sikh community.
Though his elder brother, Ram Rai, had been bypassed, he remained undeterred despite the Sikh community's refusal to acknowledge him as their Guru. Determined to assert his claim, Ram Rai sought the intervention of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He initially declined after receiving the Emperor’s summons at Kiratpur, Guru Hari Krishan. However, circumstances shifted when Mirza Raja Jai Singh and his son Raja Ram Singh persuaded the young Guru to travel to Delhi, securing an assurance from the Emperor that Guru Hari Krishan would remain in their residence until the matter was resolved.
Upon his arrival in Delhi, the Rajas welcomed Guru Hari Krishan with great respect. The bungalow where he resided soon blossomed into a lively Sikh centre, teeming with the energy of devotees who came for his darshan. This bungalow, now revered as Gurdwara Bangla Sahib , became a hub of devotion, brimming with the love and reverence of the Sikh community.
Despite his brief three-year tenure as Guru, Guru Hari Krishan's compassionate service made an indelible mark on Sikhism . His blessings, as acknowledged by Guru Gobind Singh in the Ardas, were believed to alleviate all suffering and misery. He was recognized as a paragon of patience and submission to God's will. Throughout his Guruship, he fervently propagated Sikhism, bringing comfort and solace to countless afflicted individuals. His dedication to alleviating humanity's suffering, particularly during the epidemic in Delhi, remains a powerful testament to his enduring legacy.
As Guru Gobind Singh Ji declared, "Remembering Guru Hari Krishan is the cure for all diseases." Let us all strive for the betterment of humanity, transcending caste and creed, as Guru Hari Krishan exemplified through his compassionate actions during epidemic suffering.
Authored by: Stuti Malhotra
Though his elder brother, Ram Rai, had been bypassed, he remained undeterred despite the Sikh community's refusal to acknowledge him as their Guru. Determined to assert his claim, Ram Rai sought the intervention of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He initially declined after receiving the Emperor’s summons at Kiratpur, Guru Hari Krishan. However, circumstances shifted when Mirza Raja Jai Singh and his son Raja Ram Singh persuaded the young Guru to travel to Delhi, securing an assurance from the Emperor that Guru Hari Krishan would remain in their residence until the matter was resolved.
Upon his arrival in Delhi, the Rajas welcomed Guru Hari Krishan with great respect. The bungalow where he resided soon blossomed into a lively Sikh centre, teeming with the energy of devotees who came for his darshan. This bungalow, now revered as Gurdwara Bangla Sahib , became a hub of devotion, brimming with the love and reverence of the Sikh community.
Despite his brief three-year tenure as Guru, Guru Hari Krishan's compassionate service made an indelible mark on Sikhism . His blessings, as acknowledged by Guru Gobind Singh in the Ardas, were believed to alleviate all suffering and misery. He was recognized as a paragon of patience and submission to God's will. Throughout his Guruship, he fervently propagated Sikhism, bringing comfort and solace to countless afflicted individuals. His dedication to alleviating humanity's suffering, particularly during the epidemic in Delhi, remains a powerful testament to his enduring legacy.
As Guru Gobind Singh Ji declared, "Remembering Guru Hari Krishan is the cure for all diseases." Let us all strive for the betterment of humanity, transcending caste and creed, as Guru Hari Krishan exemplified through his compassionate actions during epidemic suffering.
Authored by: Stuti Malhotra
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