Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, is an unparalleled hero not in the history of India but in the world history too. A brave man of firm convictions he stood for the secularism, democratic principles and pleaded for man’s rights. He lived and worked for the upliftment of poor, needy, and down-trodden people of our country irrespective of their caste, religion or sect.
Apart from being a great virtuous and pious man, Guru Govind Singh Ji Maharaj was a well-read person too. He took lessons in Sanskrit and Hindi at the tender age of seven. He also started learning Persian from Qazi Pir Mohd. during the same year. Guru Ji acquired wide knowledge in different languages. He was a linguist and well-versed in Indian classical languages and Persian, Puranic literature, Hindi poetics, Arabic, Punjabi and other martial arts. Besides, shooting and hunting, the writing of verses was also a passion of young Gobind. He realized that it is the cultural and heroic outlook which can make a nation strong. He learned Sri Guru Granth Sahib by heart.
Guru Govind Singh was a great warrior also. He fought many battles against tyranny, suppression, oppression and in-tolerance. He did not fight for any territory or worldly power, nor did he fight against any religion or sect or for his personal gains. His war was mainly against oppression,inequality and tyranny. He was a fine blend of a saint, soldier and a scholar whose mission was to eradicate evil and spread good.
Guru Govind Singh was a true humanist who said, ”Sach Kahu Sun Leho Sabhai, Jin Prem Kiyo Tin Hi Prab Piyo”. (I am telling the truth and let this truth be known to all, only he who loves mankind attains Prabhu/Almighty). He was a great psychologist and he felt the pulse of humanity. He was a nationalist and a realist both. He showed path of peace and salvation to the suffering humanity.