Monday, August 16, 2010

Meaning of Kaur

The literal meaning of the word 'Kaur' is Prince (not Princess). It is a derivative of the Sanskrit word 'Kanwar' meaning Prince, whereas, 'Singh' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Simha' meaning lion. It is rather interesting to note, that even Male Sikhs in the past have used (and possibly even today use) 'Kaur' in their names.

‎"Akali Kaur Singh", a male Sikh member of the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee involved in writing of the Code of Conduct and Conventions in 1931 and 1932 used the name Kaur.

Sikh male, "Bhai Kaur Singh Chakkar", helped free thousa
nds of abducted girls during the 1947 India-Pakistan partition riots.

Just like Kaur, Kanwar has been used by both men and women-

Dhan Kanwar, Rani, (queen) of Jodhpur
Devidas, Kunwar, 11th son of Maharana Raimal (1473-1509)

Birendra Kaur, Ph.D. in her paper, Insight and Foresight exemplifies the role of women as bearing great responsibility. 
"...Today, we women hold our heads high for the contribution of Sikhism. Women of yore in every sphere, be it service, leadership, or sacrifice. Nowhere else does a woman enjoy such a respectable status as in Sikhi. 

The Guru has lovingly called us 'Kaur', which means a crown prince - i.e., on whom lies great responsibility."

So asi Putar ha Guru Gobind singh ji maharaj ji de..!! ♥

2 comments:

  1. If you intend to wish/demand something from the lord, ask for his fragrance of his true naam,Guru Nanak Dev ji says; ਮਾਂਗਨਿ ਮਾਂਗ ਤਾ ਏਕੈ ਮਾਂਗ ਜਾ ਤੇ ਪਰੇ ਪਰਾਗ !
    You have been provided all your materialistic needs before you were born. Even the milk to feed you, had rolled down in breasts of your mother before you were born so why do you wish more?

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  2. beautifully said.. uncle ji u r right... but what about that time when you are in need of something in life.. and when you dont have it.. tad v nahi mangana chahida..?

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