Guru History
What is the previous name of Guru Tegh Bhadur Ji?
Tyaag Mal
Name the Panj Pyaare in sequence.
Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Bhai Dharam Singh Ji, Bhai Himmat Singh Ji, Bhai Maukam Singh Ji, Bhai Sahib Singh Ji.
Name 5 colors in Punjabi.
ਲਾਲ, ਨੀਲਾ, ਪੀਲਾ, ਸਫ਼ੈਦ, ਕਾਲਾ, ਹਰਾ, ਗੁਲਾਬੀ, ਭੂਰਾ, ਜਾਮਨੀ, ਧੁਸਰ
How many raags do the Guru Sahib's use in SGGS?
31
What are the 4 forbidden Kurahits according to the Sikh Rehat Maryada?
Cutting of hair, use of tobacco, alcohol, or any other intoxicants, eating halal meat, and adultery.
Who is the founder of Goindwal Nagar?
Guru Amardaas Ji
When was the Khalsa Panth created? (moth,day, and year)
April 14, 1699
How do you spell Tav Prasad Sawaie in PUNJABI?
ਤ੍ਵਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ ਸ੍ਵੈਯੇ ॥
True or False: The Guru Granth Sahib contains only the gurbani and the teachings of the Sikhs.
False (it also includes the writings of Hindu and Muslim saints)
True OR False: Body Piercings are allowed as a Sikh.
False
What is the Joti-Jot place of Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
Hazur Sahib, Nanded
In terms of leadership and power, who took over the Sikh empire after Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
Baba Banda Singh Bhadur
What is the meaning of the word "Zafarnama"?
Letter of Victory
Recite the next line: ਗੁਣ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗਾਇਓ ਨਹੀ ਜਨਮੁ ਅਕਾਰਥ ਕੀਨੁ ॥...
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਭਜੁ ਮਨਾ ਜੈ ਬਿਧਿ ਜਲ ਕਉ ਮੀਨੁ ॥
Name at least 4 rituals/ceremonies mentioned in the Rehat Maryada.
Naam Karan, Amrit Sanchaar, Anand Karaj, Dastar Bandi, Antam Sanskar.
Which major battle in 1705 showed the bravery of the Vadde Sahibzaade and the Khalsa against the Mughal army?
Battle of Chamkaur
What was Significant about the day that Jallianwala Bhag took place?
It was Vaisakhi day.
Translate the following line into Punjabi: Guru Nanak's mission was to unite the split humanity.
ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਮਿਸ਼ਨ ਵੰਡੀਆਂ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਇਕਜੁੱਟ ਕਰਨਾ ਸੀ।
Which Guru wrote "ਜਉ ਤਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਖੇਲਣ ਕਾ ਚਾਉ ॥ ਸਿਰੁ ਧਰਿ ਤਲੀ ਗਲੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਆਉ ॥"
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Which organization officially approved the current Sikh Rehat Maryada? Extra 30 points if you can name the full form...
SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee)
Who is the Grandfather and Great grandfather of Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (grandfather) Guru Arjun Dev Ji (Great grandfather)
Who ordered Operation Blue Star?
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Who was a masand and what was their job?
A representative or agent appointed by Sikh Gurus to collect offerings and spread Sikh teachings.
Name 5 Bhaggats that have Bani in SGGS.
Bhagat Kabir Ji, Bhagat Ravidas Ji, Bhagat Namdev Ji, Bhagat Sheikh Farid Ji, Bhagat Beni Ji, Bhagat Trilochan Ji, Bhagat Jaidev Ji, Bhagat Ramanand Ji, Bhagat Sadhna Ji, Bhagat Pipa Ji, Bhagat Sain Ji, Bhagat Dhanna Ji, Bhagat Bhikhan Ji, Bhagat Surdas Ji, Bhagat Parmaanand Ji
What does the Rehat Maryada say about taking hukam? (Steps of actually taking Hukam)
When taking Hukam, you should always start from the top left, if there is a continuation of a shabad from the previous page, you start there. If the Hukamnama is a vaar, you have to complete all the Pauries and Sloks.