Vaisakhi 2005 Issue
                                                                    

 


Guru's Word and Sword

Prof. Pritam Singh Grewal



On human history's hazy horizon
sparks of hope eternal shine
from a rare event that took place
at Keshgarh in sixteen ninety nine.

The Guru with Kirpan in his hand,
an awesome symbol of grace
with love for humanity in his heart
and positive resolve on face,

Candidly calls upon the Sangat:
“At the altar of Seva and Nam
sacrifice of lives I seek
come, O Sikhs, with heads on palm!”

Then five rise one by one
bowing to the Nanak Tenth
the Guru's chosen Piaras Panj
and nucleus of Khalsa Panth

Here Rabab and Kirpan merge
Miri Piri, Word and Sword
giving Gurus’ message same:
Help humanity in God's name.


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