Sikhs took up arms to defend themselves from Islamic atrocities

Lies being Taught;-

Wokes say Sikhism is formed to protect Sanatan. Sikhs took up arms to save Sanatan Dharma from Islamic atrocities and forcible conversions.

Now the truth;-

Until Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru's martyrdom, Sikhs had NOT taken up arms. It was under the leadership of the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan’s son Hargobind that the Sikh community became militarized.

When Guru Arjan Dev was summoned to Lahore by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the fifth Sikh Guru possibly suspected that he might never return. Thus before leaving for Lahore, he appointed his son Hargobind as his spiritual successor on May 25, 1606. The 11-year-old became the sixth Sikh Guru.

The execution of Guru Arjan Dev by the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1606 went on to become a watershed moment for the fledgling Sikh community. As Guru Hargobind took up the Akal Takht or the Eternal Throne after his coronation by ‘Baba Buddha’ he made military training important for his followers, as he remembered his father’s execution by Islamist ruler.

From that day onwards, Guru Hargobind started carrying two swords. The swords symbolized the philosophy of Miri-Piri. The first sword, Miri, represented temporal power, while the second sword, Piri, represented spiritual prowess. Guru Hargobind redefined the Guru’s persona from that of a spiritual leader to that of a warrior by completely changing the attire.

In addition, he established an army known as the Sant Sipahi, or Saint Soldiers. Soldiers trained in an akhara built in front of the Akal Takht, and combat exercises became a regular feature of the Guru’s camp. As part of their tributes, the Guru instructed his devotees to offer him arms and horses rather than money.

Guru Hargobind transformed the nature of devotional singing, which had been an important aspect of Sikhism since Guru Nanak. His court was dominated by Var or epic combat songs. The execution of Guru Arjan Dev was exemplified as a symbol of sacrifice for the truth. Sikh devotees were instructed to follow the example of Guru Arjan Dev. Guru Hargobind told them it was un-Sikh to endure injustice.

So, it would be ridiculous to assert that Sikhs acquired weapons for the sake of Sanatanis. The truth is that after Guru Arjan’s execution, the Sikhs took up arms to defend themselves against the Mughal atrocities.