Guru Har Krishan
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Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ) (Born in Rupnagar, Punjab, India on 7 July, 1656 as – 30 March, 1664, Delhi, India) was the eighth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism, and he became Guru on 7 October1661 following in the footsteps of his father, Guru Har Rai. Before Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji died, he nominated his granduncle, Guru Teg Bahadur, as the next Guru of the Sikhs.
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The following is a summary of the main highlights of his short life: as he died at the age of seven:
- When Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji stayed in Delhi there was a smallpox epidemic and many people were dying. According to Sikh history at Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji's blessing, the lake at Bangla Sahib provided cure for thousands.
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was constructed in the Guru's memory. This is where he stayed during his visit to Delhi.
- Also Gurdwara Bala Sahib was built, where Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji was cremated at the age of about 7 years and 8 months.
- Quick Facts on Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji
Parkash: July 7, 1656 — Kiratpur Joti Jot: March 30, 1664 Father Guru Har Rai Ji Mother: Mata Kishan Kaur (family name—Mata Sulakhni) Wife: Not Married Gurgadhi: October 6, 1661
External links
- Sikhs.org
- Sikh-Hstory.com
- Sri Har Krishan Dhiaiyai - Video on Sri HarKrishan Sahib
- AllAboutSikhs.com
- Learn more about Sri Guru Har Krishan Ji
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