Pehla Maran Kabool, Jeevan Kee Chhadd Aas

VJKK VJKF!

Welcome to the Real Warriors blog.

This blog is dedicated to the preservation of the original spirit of Guru Sahib's Laadlee Fauj - the REAL WARRIORS. Guru Sahib's Nihang Singh's have epitomized the pinnacle of Sikhi throughout every saga of our history. They embody Guru Sahib's command of 'pehla maran kabool, jeevan kee chhadd aas,' and race to every opportunity to sacrifice their lives. Annkhee Soormey like Baba Gurbaksh Singh Jee, Bhai Tara Singh Vaan and Jathedar Avtar Singh Brahma have all illustrated to us, during different periods of the Sikh Struggle, exactly how a Gursikh is to live their life - with their head on their palm.

On this blog, we will strive to achieve positive, constructive progression and most of all, inspiration. We will strive to have positivity radiate out of every post as this is something which many Sikh forums, discussions and groups lack. This is, however, not to say that we will disregard and ignore important issues facing those walking on Guru Sahib's warrior path. We promise to also offer introspection, constructive criticisms and analysis of critical issues.

We hope everyone enjoys this blog, and will take something positive away from it. Until next time,

Bhulla Chukka Dee Kheema,

VJKK VJKF!

AAKAAAALLLLLLUUHH!!!

-Brahmpura Da Khalsa

PS - Below are some descriptions of Guru Sahib's annkhee Nihang warriors from Satguru Granth Sahib Jee, Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Jee, Pracheen Panth Prakaash and other sources.

ਨਿਰਭਉ ਹੋਇਓ ਭਇਆ ਨਿਹੰਗਾ ॥
" Being fearless, he becomes a 'Nihang' (bold and daring person)."
(Ang 392, SGGS)

THE CHARACTER & PERSONALITY OF 'NIHANG SINGHS'

Guru Gobind Singh Ji said that the Nihangs will be generous, and strictly adhere to Dharma. When the sword is wielded, it will give out sparks like fireworks. Fighting in the battlefield in this way it will seem like a crocodile is coming out of the sea:

ਜਨੁਕ ਲਹਿਰ ਦਰਯਾਵ ਤੇ
ਨਿਕਸਿਯੋ ਬਡੋ ਨਿਹੰਗ ।
ਧਰਮ ਕੇ ਸੁ ਧੋਲ ਧਾਮ, ਧਰਿਤਾ ਕੇ ਧਰਾਧਰ,
ਧਾਰਾ ਧਰ ਮੌਦ ਸ਼ੌ ਵਿਨੋਦ ਬਰਤਸ ਹੈ । (ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ 297)

The Nihang Singhs were the image of spotless character:

ਬੂਹਾ ਖੋਲ੍ਹ ਦੇ ਨਿਸੰਗ,
ਆਏ ਨੀ ਨਿਹੰਗ ॥
"Open the door, do not be afraid,
a Nihang has come your house."

They used to lead such an intrepid and unpredictable lifestyle that even their family did not know of their whereabouts. While riding or fighting they always uttered "Akaal, Akaal". That is why they also become known as "Akaalis". Their language (the distinct language of the Khalsa) indicated their positive (Chardikala) attitude. For example:

* To die (Marnaa) - Charhaaee karnaa
* Sickness (Beemaaree) - Dharam Raaj di dhee seva kar rehee hai (literal meaning is 'daughter of the angel of death')
* Punishment to a guilty (Kukarmee nu sazaa milann) - Shaheedi maar
* Chickpeas (Sholay) - Badaam
* Salt (Loon) - Sarab rass
* A little (Thoree) - Sawaayaa (literal meaning is 'one and a quarter')
* When there is nothing/ run out (Kujh Naa hon) - Mast
* Grass (Ghaah) - Haraa pallaa
* Shanty (Tuttee hoyee chhann) - Sheesh Mahal (literal meaning is a 'glass palace')
* Calamity (Museebat) - Swarag (literal meaning 'heaven')
* Worn out scarf (Godrree) - Hazaar mekhee
* Coarse grain (Mottaa Ann) - Gurmukhi Parshaad
* Rupees - Chhillar (literal meaning is 'bark of a tree')
* Someone loose on Sikh conduct (Rehat vich Dhiley) - Dabrroo Ghusrooh
* One (Ek) - Savaa lakh (literal meaning is 'one hundred twenty five thousand')
* Sleep (Neend) - Dharam Raaj di dhee
* Oneself - Fauj(literal meaning is 'army')

By merely wearing a blue chola (dress) and learning Shastar Vidhiya (the art of Sikh weaponry) does not make one a Nihang. Unfortunately, in recent years, many people who don't follow the Khalsa rehat (way of life) strictly and lack good moral characters have brought shame to the 'Nihang's by falsely claiming to be Nihangs or by simply associating themselves to the Nihang Singhs. In particular, in the UK, a group of young Sikhs call themselves Nihangs on the basis that they look the part and know how to swing a Kirpaan, however upon closer inspection, they do not have the strict Rehat (disciplined way of life), Naam abhiyaas, knowledge, and Jeevan (spiritual life) of true Nihangs.

Bhai Sahib Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha in Gur Shabd Ratnaakar Mahaan Kosh (1931):

vaaheguroo jee kaa khaalsaa.

kamal jayo maayaa jal vich hai alep sadaa sabh daa sanejee chaal sabh to niraalee hai, karke kamaaee khaave mangnnaa haraam jaanne bhaanne vich vipdaa noo manne kush-haalee hai, svaarath to binaa gurduvaariaa(n) daa chaukeedaar dharam de jang le-ee charre mukh laalee hai, phooje naa akaal binaa hor ke-ee devee dev sikh dashmesh daa so keheeai 'akaalee' hai.The Khalsa belongs to Vaheguru. He who loves all and whose ways are distinct from all, He who eats only that which he earns and considers begging a sin, He who in difficult times has faith in True Guru and remains happy, He who guards the Sikh temples without a desire for material gain, He who is always eager to fight a just and righteous war, He who worships only the Timeless one and not gods or goddesses, Know such a Sikh of the tenth Guru as an Akaali."