Parivar Vichora – Poh 7
(The Separation of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Family)

POH 7 is important in the life story of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji because it marks the deepest human sacrifice and spiritual resolve of the Guru—when separation, loss, and betrayal were met not with despair, but with divine sovereignty and faith in Akaal Purakh.

The night of 6 Poh and the early morning of 7 Poh, (December 1704) is a tragic and highly significant event known as “Parivar Vichora”(separation of the family). After an eight-month siege of Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his followers were guaranteed safe passage by the Mughal forces, who then broke their oath and attacked as the Sikhs were crossing the flooded Sirsa River.

Why POH 7 holds special significance:

1. Culmination of Parivaar Vichhora

  • Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was completely separated from his family.
  • Mata Gujri Ji and the Sahibzade were no longer with him.
  • This date symbolizes the completion of Parivaar Vichhora, not just its beginning.

2. Test of Guruship and Divine Mission
POH 7 reflects the moment when the Guru stood:

  • Alone in worldly terms, yet
  • Unshaken in spiritual authority.
  • Despite personal loss, the Guru never abandoned his mission to uphold Dharam, justice, and freedom of conscience.

3. From Family Loss to Universal Fatherhood
After POH 7, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji emerges in history as:

  • Sarbat da Bhala in action,
  • A Guru whose love transcended biological ties,
  • The Father of the Khalsa, not bound by personal grief.

4. Prelude to Supreme Sacrifice of the Sahibzade
POH 7 sets the stage for:

  • The martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzade,
  • The battle of Chamkaur, where the Vadde Sahibzade attained Shaheedi.
  • Thus, POH 7 is the threshold between separation and martyrdom.

What does Poh 7 Teaches us all?: Spiritual Teaching for Humanity

  • Acceptance of Hukam (Divine Will),
  • Chardi Kala in the face of tragedy,
  • That truth and justice are higher than blood relations.

In Essence:

POH 7 is not merely a date—it is the moment when Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s personal world collapsed, yet his spiritual sovereignty stood tallest.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh