I was just looking at the Sikh calender to see important dates in Sep that might become my child's birthdate and the historical significance of those dates. I was expecting 18th Sep since 10th of August. Now that date is only two days away, 21st sounds better or 23th-24th and the speculation goes on.
How interesting to find that Guru Nanak Dev ji gave the Guruship to Guru Angad Dev ji four days before he left his physical body - a clear indication that Guru Nanak always knew the grand plan of the universe and accepted it.
Gurpurb
Gurgadi Guru Angad Dev ji - 18 Sep
Joti jot Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji - 22 Sep
Another notable historical event is the departure of Guru Amar Das ji and Guru Ram Das ji falls on the same date, this year it is 16th Sep. The story goes that Guru Amar Das ji found out that his Son-in-Law Ram Das had a short life and he gave the remaining years of his life to Ram Das and made him the next Guru. I have been a non-believer that always suspected if such things are possible. So for people like me, its a proof that this is possible and the story is true. Otherwise, its a remote coincidence that the two depart this world on the same date of different years.
More info on Guru Amar Das ji on
http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Guru_Amar_Das
and on Guru Ram Das ji on
http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Guru_Ram_Das
For me, its still a delimma. Obviously, the 1st option is acceptance of God's Will. Sometimes in life, especially when its a decision of the death of a younger person, it can be difficult to accept. I wonder if it is necessary to sacrifice something to take another? I understand, especially after my prayer to Guru Nanak that did work; that spiritual energy can be converted into anything that can be the price you pay for your request. Now there is a good reason why we should worry more about collecting spiritual energy by regular meditation that worry about collecting money only, for security.
Read a beautiful story on the link I have pasted - Once during several days of rain while Guru Amar Das was riding by a wall which he saw was on the verge of falling he galloped his horse past the wall. The Sikhs questioned him saying; "O Master, you have instructed us, 'fear not death, for it comes to all' and 'the Guru and the God-man are beyond the pale of birth and death', why did you then gallop past the collapsing wall?" Guru Amar Das replied; "Our body is the embodiment of God's light. It is through the human body that one can explore one's limitless spiritual possibilities. Demi-gods envy the human form. One should not, therefore, play with it recklessly. One must submit to the Will of God, when one's time is over, but not crave death, nor invite it without a sufficient and noble cause. It is self surrender for the good of man that one should seek, not physical annihilation."
How interesting to find that Guru Nanak Dev ji gave the Guruship to Guru Angad Dev ji four days before he left his physical body - a clear indication that Guru Nanak always knew the grand plan of the universe and accepted it.
Gurpurb
Gurgadi Guru Angad Dev ji - 18 Sep
Joti jot Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji - 22 Sep
Another notable historical event is the departure of Guru Amar Das ji and Guru Ram Das ji falls on the same date, this year it is 16th Sep. The story goes that Guru Amar Das ji found out that his Son-in-Law Ram Das had a short life and he gave the remaining years of his life to Ram Das and made him the next Guru. I have been a non-believer that always suspected if such things are possible. So for people like me, its a proof that this is possible and the story is true. Otherwise, its a remote coincidence that the two depart this world on the same date of different years.
More info on Guru Amar Das ji on
http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Guru_Amar_Das
and on Guru Ram Das ji on
http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Guru_Ram_Das
For me, its still a delimma. Obviously, the 1st option is acceptance of God's Will. Sometimes in life, especially when its a decision of the death of a younger person, it can be difficult to accept. I wonder if it is necessary to sacrifice something to take another? I understand, especially after my prayer to Guru Nanak that did work; that spiritual energy can be converted into anything that can be the price you pay for your request. Now there is a good reason why we should worry more about collecting spiritual energy by regular meditation that worry about collecting money only, for security.
Read a beautiful story on the link I have pasted - Once during several days of rain while Guru Amar Das was riding by a wall which he saw was on the verge of falling he galloped his horse past the wall. The Sikhs questioned him saying; "O Master, you have instructed us, 'fear not death, for it comes to all' and 'the Guru and the God-man are beyond the pale of birth and death', why did you then gallop past the collapsing wall?" Guru Amar Das replied; "Our body is the embodiment of God's light. It is through the human body that one can explore one's limitless spiritual possibilities. Demi-gods envy the human form. One should not, therefore, play with it recklessly. One must submit to the Will of God, when one's time is over, but not crave death, nor invite it without a sufficient and noble cause. It is self surrender for the good of man that one should seek, not physical annihilation."
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