1 April
A theme for reflection
No major event recorded for this date
Our records hold no well-supported event for this day. It is offered instead as a day to reflect on the Gurus’ teaching and on seva in daily life.
This day has no single recorded event in our records; the theme above is offered for reflection.
Also on this day
- 1621Ninth Patshah, Guru Tegh Bahadhur came to this planet He was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind and Mata Nanaki, born in Guru’s place at Amritsar. He had four brothers, Baba Gurditta, Baba Suraj Mal, Baba Ani Rai, and Baba Atal and a sister Bibi Viro. Guru Hargobind visted the new born child in the palace and prophesied that he would be very brave, fearless and a champion for the cause of truth. The child was named Tiaag Mal and subsequently, upon his show of bravery during Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s battles, was renamed Tegh Bahadur (Tegh - for sword, power of justice and Bahadhur - brave). Today is the actual date of birth, although it is observed by Guru Khalsa Panth on a different date.The Panth observes the Prakash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on 18 April in the Nanakshahi calendar.