I'm getting kinda lazy with this whole blogging thing, so this post is coming kinda late. But this Tuesday (I think it was Tuesday - I don't even know what today is) Sikhs commemorated the martrydom of the two chote sahibzadai.

Here's another piece of writing from Sakhian that tells of their story. This one is written by a seven-year old (there's another one that's quite good, but unfortunately too long to post here).

The

Young Sahibzadais

Once upon a time there lived four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. One day Mata Gujri Ji took the youngest sons, Sahibzada Zoravar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji, while a war that their father was in.
They had to leave because of the war. They went on a big journey. They went past dangerous animals but didn’t get scared. Then they came to Gangoo’s house for the night. Gangoo was a bad man. That night Gangoo came and took their money. Mata Gujri Ji heard footsteps but she didn’t say anything. The next morning Mata Gujri Ji said to Gangoo, “Our gold coins are gone!” Then Gangoo ran outside and yelled, “Someone has stolen our money!” Mata Gujri Ji stopped Gangoo because she didn’t want to get caught by the police who were looking for them. Mata Gujri Ji said to Gangoo, “You can keep the money.” Then Gangoo got mad because Mata Gujri Ji accused him. So Gangoo went to the Kotwal and told him about Mata Gujri Ji. The police came and took them to prison. Then they took them to a cold tower. The police took the young Sahibzadais to the Nawab’s court.
They got to Nawab’s court. The Nawab said, “If you want to become Muslim you must tell me. If you are going to stay Sikh you are going to be bricked up alive.” Then the Sahibzadais said, “We will stay Sikh.” They were not scared being bricked up alive! Then they went back to the tower. The day came. They gave Mata Gujri Ji a big hug. Then they had to go. They stood up for their religion. They got bricked up because they weren’t going to be Muslim. And they stayed Sikh because they were brave and had spirit. They could trust God. They got bricked up alive but they went to Sach Khand. No one forgot about them. They will be remembered forever and ever.

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The thing that I love about this Sakhi is that the two sahibzadais were so young and yet so wise beyond their years. This used to be a real inspiration for me when I was younger because their story taught be that I could be brave and strong despite being so young, and I wanted to be just like them. I'm sure that it inspires alot of kids even today, which is what makes it such a great story.

A few years ago a movie came out called Sahibzaday, the animation - immediate success. Since then lots more movies have been coming out to teach kids about Sikhi. This one's a bit more recent; it's called Saka Sirhind, and it's also about the chote sahibzade. Here's a quick trailer:

www.sakasirhind.com

Unfortunately there's no details on how to buy it on the website - but if anyone knows where I can get a copy, please do tell!

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ke fateh.