What is Vaisakhi? | An Overview

Every year, Sikhs come together to celebrate Vaisakhi, but what is Vaisakhi? Why is it such an essential part of Sikhi (Sikhism)?

During the month of Vaisakh (mid-April to mid-May), Guru Gobind Singh Ji (the tenth Sikh Guru) summoned Sikhs far and wide to the city of Anandpur Sahib, India.

Once the Sikhs gathered, Guru Ji presented Themselves on a platform. In a test of faith, Guru Ji raised their sword and asked who was willing to give their head! In time, five Sikhs stood, and each presented themselves to the Guru, offering themselves as a sacrifice. In turn, Guru Gobind Singh Ji blessed them with Amrit (ambrosial nectar) and initiated them into the Khalsa. These five were hereafter known as the Panj Pyare (the Five Beloved Ones).

Since this day in 1699, millions of Sikhs worldwide have been blessed with Amrit, becoming initiated into the Khalsa (Army of the Immaculate), adhering to stand up against injustice and provide the basic needs to people from all walks of life.

To learn more about what led Guru Gobind Singh Ji to forming the Khalsa and how a Khalsa lives, watch the videos in this Vaisakhi playlist: https://bit.ly/3s7ViRP

From everyone at Everythings13, we'd like to wish everyone a Happy Vaisakhi!

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