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Here is another very interesting article by Shanti Kaur illustrating how Guru Gobind Singh did not limit his love or have prejudice towards people of the Muslim religion (or any religion for that matter). There seems to be so much hate coming from some Sikhs towards Hindus and Muslims. I can only attempt to understand where this comes from, but know that no matter what might have happened in the past we have to see God in everyone and stop the cycle of hate and violence. We have to get away from the “Us and Them” mentality. I think more people have been killed in the name of religion than any other cause in the entire human history. So, read on…and see the example of Guruji.

Muslim Saints and Supporters of Guru Gobind Singh Living without the Boundaries of Religious Prejudice: by Shanti Kaur Khalsa

“Guru Gobind Singh was born on December 22, 1666 into a world of tension, war and suffering. India was in the grips of a two hundred-year occupation by Mughal forces, and while some of the successive rulers were tolerant and benevolent, others had been fanatic and cruel. Emperor Aurangzeb, the harshest of all, had yet to claim power but that dark hour was fast approaching. Guru Gobind Singh took birth into this world to oppose the tyrants of the time.

hm ieh kwj jgq mo Aweo [ Drm hyq gurdyv pTweo[jhW qhW qum Drm ibQwro [ dust doKXin pkir pCwro [42

I came to this world with the mission, The Lord delegated me for righteousness; “Go and spread Dharma here, there and everywhere And defeat the tyrants and evil persons. - Guru Gobind Singhji, Bichitra Naatak - Apnee Kathaa

Guru Gobind Singh lived a life that was free from the confines of religious prejudice and fanaticism. He believed in the intrinsic value of mankind and taught that not only was equality possible for all people, but that greatness was possible, regardless of caste, religion or gender. This approach to life exposed the hero, teacher, and saint in everyday people, and birthed the spiritual nation that today we know as the Khalsa.

One Light in all People

Guru Gobind Singh lived his life with a reverential regard for the liberty of spirit in all people regardless of race, caste, religion or
gender. This is a basic truth of the warrior-ethics of the Sikhs, built through the example of heroes and saints and upheld through the purity of sacrifice. Even during times of severe persecution, Guru Gobind Singh separated the politics of religion from the essence of the human spirit, and never submitted to the cold acts of prejudice or revenge. By the example of his life and his actions, he proved that spiritual brotherhood could be shared with people of other faiths, without in anyway compromising their individual religious doctrine.

Through his words and deeds, Guru Gobind Singh teaches us to see no difference between people of other faiths, but instead to see the Light of God shining through each and every soul. This is an important message for the world today.

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