So much of our history is distorted or just plain wrong on internet sources and lots of sites just copy and paste off of other sites. In the year 1673, Hari Jas arranged the betrothal of his daughter to Prince Gobind Rai, the son of Mata Gujri and Ninth Guru Teg Bahadar. She agreed. by Sakhee KaurJan 3, 2020Panth Diyan Satkaarik Bibiyan. Dear Sakhee Kaur But we’ll not get far by questioning Guru’s actions – Sikhi is and always has been about trying our best to do and to live by His teachings (easier said than done, of course!). It’s for THESE children (all of us, aka the Khalsa!) 2) There is historical evidence for each wife's existence such as a smadhi for Mata Jeeto, now called Gurdwara Agampur at Sri Anandpur Sahib (she is recorded to have died while Guruji was there). After seven years of marriage without children, Jito Ji's husband Guru Gobind Rai married again after his mother, Mata Gujri, urged him to take another wife. Of course, there was also an invitation sent to Baba Buddha Ji’s lineage, and Baba Ram Kior Jee not only attended, but was the leader of the Barat! Gobind Singh was the only son of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, and Mata Gujri. She talked with her husband and told Guru Gobind Singh that she had a vision in which she glimpsed the future strife and turmoil that Khalsa warriors would have to face which would include the sacrifices of their young son's lives. Note: Katha is all from Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth with Bhai Vishal Singh Ji, Mata Sundari and Guru Sahib Jee’s Viah part 1, Mata Sundari and Guru Sahib Jee’s Viah part 2, Meeting Guru Sahib Jee in Saboh Di Talwandi after Vichhora, Bachan to Dehli Sangat about Mata Sundari Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Jee. Sukhmandir Kaur is a Sikh author, educator, and the president of Dharam Khand Sikh Academy. He’s gone to Sachkhand, where even Devte can’t enter (i.e. Guru Tegh Bahadur (Punjabi: [gʊɾuː t̯eːgᵊ bəɦaːd̯ʊɾᵊ]; 1 April 1621 – 11 November 1675) was a ninth of ten Gurus who founded the Sikh religion and he was head of the followers of Sikhism from 1665 until his beheading in 1675. These edicts sum up the ideal way of life of the Khalsa and serve as a code of conduct for the Khalsa Panth. This will make the Sangat happy, and you will be too.”. Her funeral rites and cremation took place in Agampura not far from Holgah Fort near Anandpur. because of each wives’ previous kamaee (good deeds/actions) that they were blessed with being a wife of Guru Jee. He was a linguist familiar with Persian, Arabic, and Sanskrit as well as his native Punjabi. Then, we share a few instances of Mata Jee’s Mahaan life.. Key facts about Mata Sundar Kaur This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It’s weird! In this post, we provide a brief overview of herstory of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s second wife, Mata Sundari Ji or Mata Sundar Kaur (as she was known after accepting Amrit in 1699). When they couldn’t find them, both went into bairaag. He had come with his daughter and with the great hope of giving his daughter to Guru Ji as a sevadaar (i.e. This time the lion sprang forward and tried to attack Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Why? I know that many find it hard to believe that Guru Ji would have 3 wives since Sikhi tells us to live in monogamy. Only a select few invitations were sent out to Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s, Guru Angad Dev Ji’s, and Guru Amar Das Ji’s lineage. Neither Guru was setting an example of polygamy for us as ALL Gurus told us monogamy is the way to be! She gave birth to Baba Gurditta, Bibi Veero and Ani Rai Ji. as a wife). His childhood name was Tyag Mal, tyag means 'giving away' or parting with what one possesses. Sundari, the daughter of new Sikh convert Ram Saran of Bivjara, wed the guru in April of 1684 A.D. and became co-wife to Jito Ji. Mata Gujri Ji, being a Brahmgiani, knew that this girl would become Guru Ji’s second wife. Unfortunately, you can’t trust everything you read on the Internet, and I’ve found as much when researching these posts. The Guru Ji received his fore paws on the shield, caught in the left hand and with the sword caught in his right hand sliced the big cat into two pieces. This was unusual because typically, the groom travels to the bride’s home turf (so to speak) in order to marry. Sundri (Sundari Kaur) Sahib Devi (Mata Sahib Kaur ). Dhan Dhan Mata Sundari Ji! * Waheguru Ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh. She then submitted herself for initiation and received the name of Kaur, becoming Ajit Kaur, the first Khalsa woman. Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti to you and your family. Three years later, Sundari gave birth to the guru's eldest son Ajit in 1687 A.D. However, being Satbachani, Panth Diyan Satkaarik Bibiyan: Mata Marwahi, Panth Diyan Satkaarik Bibiyan: Mata Nanaki, Panth Diyan Satkaarik Bibiyan: Mata Krishan Kaur, Panth Diyan Satkaarik Bibiyan: Our Mother, Mata Sahib Kaur, Panth Diyan Satkaarik Bibiyan: Mata Jeoni. In this post, we provide a brief overview of herstory of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s second wife, Guru Sahib Jee said, “Sundari Ji, what type of. Guru Gobind Singh Birthday Wishes: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is one of the greatest occasion for the Sikh community. His father was the 9th Guru of Sikhs and was on a preaching tour … Look how many thousands are still alive. 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