Daam To Na De Sakoon

Sat Sri Akal (Greetings in Punjabi Language)

I chose to write the salutation in Punjabi today as I have something to write about Sikh culture. I recently bought a CD by Bhai Sadhu Singh which had a Shabad - "Daam To Na De Sakoon", which I used to listen when I was in my early teens. My father used to play this a lot. I never understood the depth of this Shabad at that time. Now, I DO.

If one listens to the sacrifices made by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji as recited beautifully by Sadhu Singh ji, it's very difficult to stop oneself having tears in your eyes and bow down with deep respect to the majestic tenth Guru of sikhs. You may listen here http://music.punjabcentral.com/album/?album=3382&page=1&sort=4

In today's world, I cannot see anyone making those kind of sacrifices. Sacrifice of both parents, sacrifice of 2 elder sons fighting the battle of Chamkaur Sahib, sacrifice of 2 younder sons being buried alive in a wall at Sirhind.

Some one said such deep words about Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Qila chorr ghar tak bhi apna lutaya, bachpan mein apne pita ko kataya,
Akela hi firta raha woh janglon mein, Woh bharat pe aashiq fida ho raha hai.

When Guruji's 2 sons and mother lost their way and disciples asked to trace them, Guruji said

...Bichhar gaye sri mata bache pyare,
...The ghabraye sikh aa hazoori pyare;
...Kya fikar karte ho ai jaan nisaro,
...Yeh un bachon ka imtihan ho raha hai.

Foreseeing battle for day ahead, Guru ji said about two elder sons,

...Katayoonga kal tak yeh baaki ke jaakar,
...Akela reh jayoonga ghar ko lutakar;
...Kabhi bete waare kabhi waara walid,
...Yeh kishton se karza ada ho raha hai.

In Deep Respect.
~ Navjot Singh Sohanpal