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Bol Bai Bol 2019 BOL BAI BOL 2019 (Question Bank) Version 3 This event is being organized in memory of S. Harminder Singh Aulakh who was a big enthusiast of promoting Punjabi culture and heritage among Canadian youth of Punjabi origin Compiled by: Bulla Arts International Inc. Winnipeg, MB, Canada www.bulla.ca; [email protected]; 204-290-0346 1 Contents Sikh Heritage: .................................................................3 Gurbani: ....................................................................... 23 Punjabi Culture: ........................................................... 24 Punjabi Folk Songs: ..................................................... 28 Relationships names: ................................................... 35 Punjabi Rhymes/games sing and play: ........................ 38 Learn these word meanings: ........................................ 40 Punjabi Tongue Twisters to be spoken fast at least five times continuously (Fun Part): .................................... 42 Miscellaneous Bolis: .................................................... 43 Competition Rules: ...................................................... 46 2 Sikh Heritage: Q. 1 Who is founder of Sikhism? Ans. Guru Nanak Dev Ji Q. 2 What does the word Sikh mean? Ans. A disciple/ A student/ A follower Q. 3 Who is founder of The Khalsa? Ans. Guru Gobind Singh Ji Q. 4 What does the word Khalsa mean? Ans. The Pure. Q. 5 What year was The Khalsa founded? Ans. 1699 Q. 6 What month was The Khalsa founded? Ans. April Q. 7 What was the occasion when The Khalsa was founded? Ans. Vaisakhi- The harvest festival of Punjab Q. 8 Which town was The Khalsa founded? Ans. Sri Anandpur Sahib Q. 9 Name the five articles of faith in Sikhism. Ans. Kachh (Kachhehra), karda, kirpan, kes, kangha Q. 10 What is the difference between the words talwar and kirpan? They both mean sword in English though. Ans. Talwar is a normal weapon. Kirpan is an article of faith which should never be used to attack someone. Its purpose is defence. It’s used to defend the weaker, vulnerable people who can’t defend themselves. Kirpan is a reminder for the Sikhs to stand against injustice to humanity. Q. 11 What does the word Guru mean? Ans. Teacher Q. 12 Who is the present Sikh Guru? Ans. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. 3 Q. 13 What does the word Gurudwara mean? Ans. It means the Guru’s door Q. 14 What does the word Pangat mean? Ans. It means a row. People sit in a row while eating langar. Q. 15 What does the word Sangat mean? Ans. Sangat means the company of good people. In Sikhism people meeting in presence of Sri Guru Granth sahib is called sangat. Q. 16 What do you mean by Langar? Ans. It is a word used in Sikhism for community kitchen where free food is served for people without any discrimination of color, caste, religion, status or ethnicity. Q. 17 Who started Langar, Sangat and Pangat? Ans. The institution of the langar, or free kitchen, is believed to have been started by the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak but it was already popular in Chisti Sufis of the Indian subcontinent and it is said to have been started by Baba Farid. Q. 18 Is the Sikh turban one of the five articles of faith? Ans. No Q. 19 Name Panj Pyaras (The five beloved ones). Ans. Bhai Daya Singh ji, Bhai Himmat Singh Ji, Bhai Mohkam Singh Ji, Bhai Dharam Singh Ji, Bhai Sahib Singh Ji. Q. 20 What is the meaning of these five names? Ans. Daya- Compassion/Sumpathy, Himmat- Guts/the quality of being brave, Mohkam-strong/determined, Dharm- Religion, Sahib- Waheguru, Master. Q. 21 What do you mean by chaar sahibzadey? Ans. The four sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Q. 22 Name the chaar sahibzadey. Ans. Baba Ajit Singh Ji (The oldest), Baba Jujhar Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji, Baba Fateh Singh Ji (The youngest). Q. 23 Where and how did Baba Ajit Singh Ji (The oldest), Baba Jujhar Singh Ji sacrificed their life? Ans. Chamkaur Sahib, while fighting the battle of Chamkaur Sahib Q. 24 Where and how did Baba Zorawar Singh Ji, Baba Fateh Singh Ji (The youngest) sacrificed their life? 4 Ans. They were bricked alive in Sirhind (Now called Fatehgarh sahib) for not converting to Islam by the ruler Wazir Khan (Suba Sirhind) Q. 25 What do you mean by Shabad Guru? Ans. Shabad means the words. Guru means the teacher. Shabad Guru means Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Q. 26 Who composed and edited Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji? Ans. First rendition Adi Granth edited by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Later on tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji made additions. This second rendition came to be known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Q. 27 What does the term “Sawa Lakh” mean in Sikhism? Ans. It indicates that one sikh has got courage to fight against 125,000 opponents. Q. 28 Who is spiritual mother of khalsa? Ans. Mata Sahib Kaur Q. 29 Who was Mata Sundari Ji (also called Mata Jeeto Ji? Ans. She was wife of Guru Gobind Singh. Q. 30 What is sikh Jaikaara/slogan? Ans. Jo Boley So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akaal Q. 31 What greeting Sikhs use when they meet each other? Ans. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Q. 32 What is Swayea Gappha? Ans. One fourth. For example if you need little quantity of parshaad, you can request the sewak this way- Swayea gappha please. Q. 33 What does Jal mean in langar? Ans. Water. Q. 34 What does the word Daas mean in Sikhism? Ans. Servant (Sewak). Q. 35 What does parshaada mean in langar? Ans. Roti. Q. 36 What does Samundar mean in Nihang Singh’s terminology? Ans. Milk 5 Q. 37 What does Soorma Singh mean in Nihang Singh’s terminology? Ans. A blind person. Q. 38 What does the word Singh mean? Ans. Lion. Q. 39 What does the word Kaur mean? Ans. Princess. Q. 40 Name five Takhts of Sikhism? 1 Harmandir Sahib, Patna (also known as Patna Sahib) 2 Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur 3 Hazur Sahib, Nander 4 Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda) 5 Akal Takht, Amritsar Q. 41 What is the script used in Sri Guru Granth Sahib? Ans. Gurmukhi. Q. 42 Which of the sikh Gurus started formal teaching of Gurmukhi script? Ans. Guru Angad Dev Ji Q. 43 Who built Harmandir Sahib? Ans. Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Q. 44 What do you mean by the word granthi? Ans. The Sikh priest. Q. 45 Who was appointed the first Granthi of Guru Granth Sahib? Ans. Baba Budha Ji. Q. 46 What is the sikh marriage ceremony called? Ans. Anand Karaj Q. 47 How many 'Lawans' are recited during the Sikh marriage? Ans. Four Q. 48 How much of his income must every Sikh contribute for Social/religious purposes? Ans. One-Tenth (called Daswandh) 6 Q. 49 When was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born & where? Ans. April 15, 1469 A.D. in Talwandi (now in Pakistan - Nankana Saheb) Q. 50 Name the parents of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Father: Mehta Kalu Ji Mother: Mata Tripta Ji Q. 51 Who were Bebe Nanaki & Bhai Jai Ram? Ans. Bebe Nanaki was Guru Nanak Dev Ji's older sister & Bhai Jai Ram was her husband. Q. 52 Name the wife of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Ans. Mata Sulakhani Ji Q. 53 Name the sons of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 1 Baba Sri Chand Ji 2 Baba Lakhmi Das Ji. Q. 54 Which Guru established the first Gurdwara (Sangat)? Where & when? Ans. Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Kartarpur in 1521 A.D. Q. 55 What were Guru Nanak Dev Ji's travels called? Ans. Udaasian Q. 56 Name the Muslim who accompanied Guru Nanak Dev Ji with a rabaab (a musical instrument invented by himself). Ans. Bhai Mardana Ji. Q. 57 During his travels, Guru Nanak Dev Ji went to Sayyadpur (now called Eminabad) and stayed at a carpenter's house (considered of low caste according to the Hindu caste system). Name the carpenter. Ans. Bhai Laalo Q. 58 Who was the (high caste) local official there whose feast Guru Nanak Dev Ji rejected? Ans. Malik Bhaago Q. 59 Where was the first missionary center (Manji) established by Guru Nanak Dev Ji? Ans. The first 'Manji' was established at Bhai Laalo's house to spread Sikhism in Northern Punjab Q. 60 Who was the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India? Ans. Babar Q. 61 Name the reigning Mughal ruler during Guru Nanak Dev Ji's time. 7 Ans. Babar Q. 62 What are the four hymns by Guru Nanak alluding to the invasions by Babar (1483- 1530 A.D.) collectively known as in Sikh literature? Ans. Babarvani (Guru Nanak described the atrocities of Babar and his men in Punjab) Q. 63 When and where did Guru Nanak Dev Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light)? Ans. In 1539 at Kartarpur Q. 64 How old was Guru Nanak Dev Ji when he passed away and transferred the 'Divine Light' over to Guru Angad Dev Ji? Ans. Seventy Years Q. 65 What was the original name of Guru Angad Dev Ji? Ans. Bhai Lehna Q. 66 Who was Mata Kheevi Ji? Ans. She was the wife of Guru Angad Dev Ji. She is the only woman in Sikh History whose name has been mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Q. 67 Who was Humayun, and why was he visiting Guru Angad Dev Ji? Ans. Humayun was Babar's son. Having been defeated by Sher Shah, he was fleeing India via Lahore and hearing the repute of Guru Angad Dev Ji, came to meet him at Khadur Sahib for his blessings, with a good number of presents. Q. 68 How old was Guru Amardas Ji when he met Guru Angad Dev Ji? Ans. 61 years old Q. 69 For how many years did Guru Amardas Ji serve Guru Angad Dev Ji? Ans.
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