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Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji feeding the hungry holy men

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Gurdwara Nanak Piao Sahib is a historic Gurdwara located on the Grand Trunk Road (National Highway-1) between Rana Pratap Bagh and Azadpur, New Delh. This Gurdwara sahib is made in honor of first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who provided fresh and cold water to the thirsty travelers at this site.HistoryDuring his first Udasi (Tour for the moral uplift of humanity) c. 1506-1510, Sri Guru Nanak

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Akali Baba Phoola Singh jee - Great Gursikh and warrior during Maharaja Ranjeet Singh's period.Guru Nanak Dev jee on an Udaasi (journey) with Bhai Mardana jee.

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The Amrit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji not only brought about a revolution in aspects of society but also raised women to a position of equality, socially, politically and on the battlefield as well. Amoung the numerous examples of women showing courage and strength on the battlefront was Sada Kaur. Born in 1762 she went on to marry Gurbaksh Singh Kanhaiya,

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Videos:Nirmal Singh Khalsa

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The first duty Guru Ji performed after morning prayers and listning to kirtan was to tend the sick and needy. Guru Ji's healing touch and loving compassion relieved many of their pains.

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Here are the video links Dulla Ji's kirtan. Dulla Ji performed the most amazing and baraig maee kirtan at the very end of the raensabhi just before an anand karaj was about to start. The shabads that Dulla Ji sang were perfectly related to the theme and situation at the time.At present Dulla Ji is still recovering from the accident. Lets all do ardas for him and his family so that he can attend

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It is situated in the north of Akal Takht Sahib. Where Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib sat and prayed a while when the Mahants had barred his entry into Harminder Sahib. Thara means a raised platform of Masonary.

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Bhangian di Tope: This canon belonged to the Bhangi Sikh rulers of Punjab. This was one of the largest canons of that time. It is now displayed on Mall Road in Lahore, Pakistan.

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Nagni Barshi, the spear that Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave to Bhai Bachitar Singh, which he used effectively to thwart a drunk and well-armored elephant.

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According to popular accounts, Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah presented this Saif to Guru Gobind Singh Ji because Guru Ji aided Bahadur Shah in his succession for the throne, and in battle killed Tara Azam with an arrow.

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Dah-e-ahini of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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Shamsheer-e-Tegha, scimitar of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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After the martydom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji issued a hukamnama (written order) to his Sikhs that whenever they visited Anandpur Sahib they should bring horses and weapons as offerings. As a result many weapons, including this bandook (rifle) from a Sikh from Lahore were presented to Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

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Dhal (shield) made of hippoptamus skin used by Guru Gobind Sinh Ji

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In the year 1673 when Guru Sahib Ji was engaged to Mata Jito Ji, Guru ji's father-in -law wanted the marriage party to go to Lahore. However, instead of going to Lahore Guru Ji established a new township near Anandpur Sahib and named it Guru Ka Lahore. When the residents complained of water shortage, Guru Ji struck the ground with this very barsha and water came gushing out.

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The historic Khanda assiciated with the amrit ceremony on Vaisakhi 1699

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In the inner sanctum of Takhat Sri Kesgarh, Anandpur Sahib are kept the shastras (weapons) associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji. These weapons are taken out in the evenings and shown to the sangat.

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Nirmal Singh NagpuriBrahm Gyani Sad Jeevai Nahi Martahttp://www.4shared.com/file/3840918/1bc283eb/brahm_gyani_sadd_jeevey_-_bhai_nirmal_singh_nagpuri.html?s=1

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Bhai Sumund Singh - Shabad: Bhi Teri Keemat Na Pavai

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BHAI SARABJEET SIN...

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On the auspicious occasion of Guru Ramdas Ji's Prakash Utsav, 2006

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Guru Gobind Singh Ji's gun

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bigreo_kabira_ram_...

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Raag Siri was favoured by the Hindus for religious occasions and is found in many of the old treatises. In the Raagmala listed as a parent raag, it currently is a member of the puroi thata. Still a popular concert raag today, it is considered one of the most famous from among the North Indian classical system. Guru Nanak, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, and Guru Arjan composed to this raag.

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Protect me O Lord, with thine own handsAll the desires of my heart are fulfilled.Let my mind rest under Thy Feet.Sustain me considering me Thine Own. (1) Destroy, O Lord, all my enemies.And protect me with Thine Own Hands.May my family live in comfort and ease.Along with all my servants and disciples. (2)Protect me O Lord, with Thine Own HandsAnd destroy this day all my enemies.May all my

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A depiction of Guru Gobind Singh initiating the first five members of the Khalsa Woodcut, Amritsar or Lahore, about 1874-5

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Painting: Guru Gobind Singh initiating the first five members of the Khalsa

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Since Vaisakhi is only days away I'd like to share with you this movie about Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Its called Sahibe Kamal Guru Gobind Singh. The movie focuses on the significant events of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's life. Here is the link for the WMV file: Sahibae Kamal Guru Gobind Singh Enjoy, and Learn!!!

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VIDEO - Ek achhari chhand sung by Prof. Surinder Singh & Students

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Prof. Kartar Singh (Ludhiana) -Nahi chodun rae baba ram namhttp://www.4shared.com/file/13315805/5eeb966d/_B__Baba_ram_naam_-_Prof_Kartar_Singh_Ludhiana.htmlNote: After the "Please wait" message disappears click on the "download" link to open or save file. Real Player is requird in order to play this fileSarabjeet Singh Laddi (Hazoori raggi, Darbar Sahib) Asa Di Var - Part 1.mp3Asa Di Var - Part 2

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Hand written Guru Granth Sahib at Harmandir Sahib

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Inside of Harmandir Shib

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Classical raag keertan (MP3 files)http://www.mediamax.com/satnaam/Hosted/gurmukhs/raag_ratanShabads by Harjinder Singh (Srinagar wale) Gurdwara Rakab Ganj - Prakash Utsav of Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji July 23 2006Aise gur ko bal bal jaayieDukh bhanjan tera naam jiGur poora milaave mera pritam Sa dharti bhayi hariaawali Satgur hoye dayaal

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Evening at Harmandir Sahib (12 Magh 538, 21 January 2007)

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GURU NANAK TESTS BHAI LEHNA- Bhai Lehna passed all the difficult tests of true love, selfless service, devotion and reverence. From time to time Guru Ji would test his Sikhs and his sons to ascertain who was capable of nurturing the true religion. One day he threw a brass pot into a pool of dirty water and asked both his sons Lakhmi Das and Sri Chand, who were standing near by to go and get it.

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An exceptional painting of Shere-e-Punjab, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The artist has captured the majestic mood of the Maharaja in this beautiful painting- one of his best works.

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A painting done by the artist in his apprentice days. Guru Nanak saving Mardana from 'Kauda Rakash (demon)' as he was about to fry Mardana in a couldron to have him as a meal.

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Royal robe of Maharaja Ranjit SinghTurban Helmet: watered steel with gold-probably Lahore, first half of 19th century.

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Coins during the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh

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Harmandir Sahib Keertan - Bhai Satvinder Singh and Harvinder Singh (Delhi Wale) 26-2-074Shared files:Mauli dharti mailya akaas Aisa naam ratan nirmolak Aisi kirpa mohe karohBasant samaptiLaal rangiley pritam manmohan Mere saahib tu main maan nimaani Rasna japti toohi toohi Tumri saran tumaari aasa

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Hohu Dyiaal Darsan Deho Apna - Guneet Kaur Ji.mp3Shabad Translation:I am just a poor beggar of Yours; You are Your Own Lord Master, You are the Great Giver.Be Merciful, and bless me, a humble beggar, with Your Name, so that I may forever remain imbued with Your Love.am a sacrifice to Your Name, O True Lord.The One Lord is the Cause of causes; there is no other at all.I was wretched; I wandered

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Sword of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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Khanda (double edged sword) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji - the engraved inscription on it says - "Ek Onkar Sat Gur Prasad Deg Teg Fateh" with its Sanskrit version alongside it. (Courtesy Moti Bagh Palace, Patiala.)

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These are the weapons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The "Chakar" (Quoit)and two Arrow heads. It was a saying that the Guru's weapons had gold imbedded in them (as can be seen from the above photo) so that the family of the person who was killed by the Guru's weapon was not left penniless and had enough for the victim's funeral.These weapons were brought to Sri Bhaini Sahib by some Sadhus and are

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Raj Academy Music Camp 2005 - kids part

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Prof. Surinder SinghGuru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru is said to have created a new instrument called the Saranda. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru and the great-grandson of the fifth Guru, kept the family trend alive by creating the instrument named 'taus'. Taus is the Persian word for Peacock. The Taus is a blend of sarangi and sitar, well-known classical Indian instruments. Some

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The first performance of Gurbani Kirtan, conceptualized by Guru Nanak, was a special sound founded in Raga, as was all Indian music of the time. A mirasi (professional Muslim musician), Mardana, was Guru Nanak’s favorite traveling companion and fellow Kirtani. The Rabab, a plucked string instrument resembling the modern Sarode (but without the metal plate), provided a quality that was compatible

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Bhai Mardaana

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Guru Ram Das Ji constructing the Harminder Sahib

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji feeding the poor with the 2o rupees he received from his father(the story of Sachaa Sauda).

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"Yoga means union. It is not attained by smearing the body with ash or by putting on yellow robes nor is it attained by shaving the head. By reamining pure amidst the im- purities on the world, one attaines union with God.""Yoga is not attained by dwelling in graveyards or cremation grounds or by sitting with closed eyes away from the world. Only when a seeker meets the Guru, the delusion is

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During Guru Jis third Udassi he travelled to the north into the Himalayas. he visted Jawala- mukhi, Kangra, Riwalsar, Lahaul Spiti and Tibet.On Mount Sumayr, Guru Sahib met with the great ascetics who had spend all their lives in the mountains meditating and had achieved great occult powers. They asked him "what is your name and what path do you follow?" Guru Sahib answered "I dwell in God, who

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Guru ji had visited the house of Bhai Bhago who was a rich but crafty merchant but had not eaten any of his beautifully prepared food.Guru Ji then arrived at Bhai Lalos house, a poor farmer but rich of heart who earned his living honestly. Close behind Guru Ji followed Bhai Bhago. "Why did you not eat any of my food Guru Ji ?" he enquired. Guru Ji took one of his roties that he had brought with

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"Listen O King" warned Guru Ji "go and survey the scene of destruction that has been caused by your army. Take a warning from those who have defeated others . He who is victorious today, may suffer defeat tomorrow. Where are those Kings who ruled here yesterday ? Where are those who buckled on their swords and those who were mighty in battle? In one moment the Lord creates and in another he can

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A very rare picture of Bhai Mardana Ji the companion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.It is said that Bhai Ji's mother had called him 'mar - jana' (one who will die) because all six of her previous new borns had not survived.Bhai Ji had been a childhood friend of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and accompanied Guru Ji on many of his Udassi's (travels).

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Bhenji Guneet Kaur Ji doing kitran at Guru Granth Sahib Academy (GGS Academy) in Toronto, Canada on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2006. Benji has an M.A. in music and has been blessed with such a beautiful voice. Tabla is being played by Veerji Jagjeet Singh Ji "Sony" who is an expert in playing classical tabla.

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Prince Dara Shikoh the dearly loved elder son of Emperor Shah Jahan was taken seriously ill, some say poisoned by his younger brother Aurangzeb. the royal physician learned that the medicine required was available at a hospital set up by Guru Har Rai Ji. the Emperor wrote a letter repenting his past hostility against the House of Guru Nanak and requested forgivness. Guru Sahib Ji gave the

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On the invitation of Delhi's Sikh Community, Guru Harkrishan Ji went to Delhi and stayed with Raja Jai Singh. Now Gurdwara Bangla Sahib stands at this place.

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Guru Harkrishan Sahib in Delhi with the city in the grip of an epidemic. Guru Ji went all over the city through narrow lanes and gave succour to all in anguish without any discrimination.

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Akbar was a famous king of India. He was a kind and good king and respected the Sikh Gurus for their sensible practises and their fair and just teachings. In the year 1569, Akbar came to the Punjab and wanted to see the Guru.So he sent a message to Guru Amar Das ji that he was coming to visit him. The Sikhs were very happy at the news. Some Sikhs thought that special arrangements should be made

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The holy crest (Kalgi) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji procured from the archives of Princess Bamba Dalip Singh (daughter of Maharaja Dalip Singh, the last Emperor of the Punjab)

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Sikh 1985 - Asa Ki War Keertan - at Darbar Sahib, Amritsar

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1. Brave is he, who possessing strength displays it not,and lives in humble ways.GURU I, MAJH RAG2. He is brave,Who fights for the down-trodden.KABIRJI, SHALOKAS3. Only the brave person dies a worthy death,For he is accepted by the Lord after his death.GURU I, VADHANS RAG4. He is brave in this world,Who is coloured with the dye of His Nam.GURU V, JAITSARI RAG5. Nanak, he is the bravest of the

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Sikh Officer discusses a war plan with other senior Indian military commanders.

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Major General M.H. Ansari, Commander of Pakistan's 9 Division is pleasantly relieved as he surrenders to Major General M.S. Brar, Commander of India's 4th Division.

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A contingent of Sikhs marching accross the Mall in London at the Victory March of 19th July 1919.

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A maxim-gun section of Sikh soldiers marching to battle

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Sikh soldiers charging the German Trenches at Neuve Chapelle between 10 and 13 March 1915 (from a local newspaper of that time).

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French woman pinning a flower to honor Sikh soldiers arriving in France 1914.

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Sikhs in World War 1

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Baba Buddha places a tikka (a mark of distinction) on the forehead of Guru Arjun Dev, pronouncing him the fifth Guru. Guru Ram Das is seated on the right.

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Sikh 1987 - The Ishnan Sewa at Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar - The washing of the floors in the early morning.

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The Toshekhana(Sikh Treasure House)of Darbar Sahib Amritsar - includes the Jarau Chattar, Sehra, and canopy donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.The Canopy was destroyed in the 1984 army attack.

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A Muslim calligrapher spent the best part of his life preparing a copy of the Holy Quran. Failing to sell his work to the Muslim chiefs of India, he came to Lahore. Maharaja Ranjit Singh paid a fabulous price for this work. While giving donations to religious places he never made any discrimination.

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A very rare painting of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh

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A Durbar at Phillaur. The Maharaja with his glorious courtiers, warriors and visitors.

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Sikh - Guru Gobind Singh's Shabad 'Rayman Aiso Kar Sanyasa' - footage of Hazoor Sahib from 1969Vocals by Asha Bhonsle

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1. From days, quarters from quarters hours; so our life wears off. For death, like hunter or a butcher walks abroad; O, what is one to do to save oneself ? (Rag Dhanasri, Bhagat Kabirji)2. Thy forelocks are in the Yama's grip, still knowest thou not, O mind? (Tilang M. 1)3. My wife, son, father, brothers, O none of them will hold my hand. And when I fall in the grave, not one will come to my

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Two pens belonging to Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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A stringed instrument, the Rabbab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

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Inside the HariMandir. An exceptional scene captured by the artist during 19th century. Observe particularly the way Guru Granth Sahib has been 'parkaashed', e.g. without any higher padestal.

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O my father, gift away to me the Dowry of the Lord's Name. Let the Lord be my Wear, His glory my Beauty, that my Task beaccomplished.Blessed is the Lord's Worship; the True Guru has blessed me with it.In all lands, nay, in all Universe Pervades the Glory of the Lord; the giftof the Lord's (Name) is matchless; all other Dowry displayed by theself-willed is false egoism and a vain show.O my father,

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1. He who earns by his own exertions,And gives something out of his earnings in charity,Nanak, has found the way to the Lord.GURU I, SARANG RAG

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Sikh 1985 - Hukumnama from Siri Guru Granth Sahib at Darbar Sahib , Amritsar

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Sikh - Asha Bhonsle sings the Shabad 'Mere Sahib'footage shows various gurdwaras including Patna Sahib - birth place of Guru Gobind Singh as they were in 1969

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Telling the life of the 10th Sikh Guru.

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The Mool Mantar in the handwriting of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

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