Tikhi Talwaar Ne Sanu Janam Dita; Gurti Mile Hai Khande Di Dhaar Vichon; Sikhi Sidak Te Sir Dastar Sohni; Sada Vakhra Hi Roop Sansar Vichon Aap De Saare Parivaar Nu Baisakhi Dian Buhut Mubarakan

With the distinct Khalsa identity and consciousness of purity Guru Gobind Singh gave all Sikhs the opportunity to live lives of courage sacrifice and equality On this festival of Baisakhi may the Guru bless you to practice His teachings Happy Baisakhi

The Guru gave the surname of Singh (Lion) to every Sikh and also took the name for Himself From Guru Gobind Rai he became Guru Gobind Singh He also pronounced that all Sikh women embody royalty and gave them the surname Kaur (Princess) Congrats on the birth anniversary of Khalsa - Happy Baisakhi

On the day of Baisakhi in the year 1699 Guru Gobind Singh offered 5 emblems of purity and courage known as Five Ks: Kesh - the unshorn hair Kangha - the wooden comb Kara - the iron (or steel) bracelet Kirpan - the sword and Kashara - the underwear By being identifiable no Sikh could never hide behind cowardice again May the Guru give you courage and strength to fight the evil and stand always by truth Happy Baisakhi

The constitution of the Panj Pyaare during Baiskahi of 1699 was Guru Gobind Singh s dream to eliminate the anomalies caused by the caste system As a result among the original Panj Pyare there was: One Khatri shopkeeper; One Jat farmer; One Chhimba calico printer/tailor; One Ghumar water-carrier; and One Nai a barber Let s reiterate to follow the principle of equality advocated by our Guru during the pious occasion of Baisakhi