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Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab Celebration

As for all special days, dedicate the entire class to the celebration.

A. For Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Gurpurab, we suggest that students prepare and
perform the following shabads and songs, either for their peers or the
Gurdwara sangat:
• Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Song
• Sat Nam Ji Song
• Chalo Singho Ral Darshan Kariye
B. Begin the class with circle time, introducing why the day is special. You may
share the following discussion points:
- Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in 1667 in Patna Sahib.

- His father’s name was Guru Tej Bahadur Ji and mother’s name was Mata
Gujri Ji.
- He became our 10th Guru Ji when he was just 10 years old.
- He had 4 Sabizade;
• Ajit Singh Ji
• Zorawar Singh Ji
• Jujhar Singh Ji

• Fateh Singh Ji.
- He loved all animals but 2 were his favorite;
• Neela Ghoda
• Baaj
C. Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave us the gift of the 5 Kakkars.
1. kara - be good and honest
2. kirpan - be brave and strong, help others
3. kes - remember Waheguru
4. kangha - be tidy and clean

5. kach-hera - be good and stay active
D. Guru Ji made the Khalsa Panth and gave us special names. Ask if they know
what special last name all boys were given, what name all girls were given.
• Boys and men were given the last name SINGH; Singh means lion. Sikh
warriors were brave fighters and were compared to lions.
• Girls and women were given the last name KAUR; Kaur means princess.
Guru Ji gave the name Kaur to show them that they were brave and equal

to men.
• Have the Kaurs in class stand up, ask the class to collectively say a jakara
for the the girls. Repeat for the Singhs.

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