After
the ascension to heaven of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib J became
the sixth Guru of the Sikhs. The emperor Jehangir pursued Guru Ji of the
supposedly debt against Guru Arjun Dev Ji. It is stated that Guru Hargobind
Sahib Ji was imprisoned sometime in 1609. |
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In
the affairs of the world it may be viewed that Guru Sahib Ji was captured
and imprisoned. But who can capture and imprison the builder and owner
of the Akal Takhat (throne of the Immortal One)? Who can capture the wearer
of the swords of 'Miri' and 'Piri' ? Who has the ability to capture the
one who is One with the Almighty? |
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The
answer is no one. The precise reason why Guru Sahib Ji went into the Gowalior
fort was to meet and free those 52 princes and rajas that had been locked
up by the emperor. It is said that while Guru Sahib Ji was within the
fort, his followers and disciples would gather outside the huge walls
and pay obeisance. When the time came for Guru Sahib Ji to leave the castle
he insisted that the princes and rajas be released also. The emperor stipulated
that however many can hold on to the Gurus garments may leave with him.
Guru Sahib Ji quickly got a garment made with 52 long tassels and in this
was on Diwali day of around 1611 Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji walked out to
the Gowalior fort accompanied by all the 52 rajas and princes. It was
a day of great joy and happiness for the fledgling Sikhs. |
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A
special thanks goes to Manmit Singh from Toronto Canada,
for supplying these images of the actual chola (garment) that was worn
by Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji when leaving the fort of Gowalior with the
rajas and princes. |
