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WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh

IK ONKAR was the first teaching of Param Sant ‘Guru Nanak Dev jiMaharaj’ and is also the first phrase of ‘Shri Guru Granth Sahib’ ji. The whole Gurubani resonates around IK ONKAR.

The Almighty who cannot be compared or contrasted with any other. It Reminds us of one constant divine melody. This Sound manifests in billions of galaxies and universe and it’s the ever flowing and divine music that protects them as everything gets merged back into the sound

IK ONKAR is the sacred shabad, that explains the mystery of our universe in one word. It means that all formation, colours and light of this universe came from this ‘One word’. Air ,water and fire are all kept together in it. In Ang 251 ,Guru Arjan Dev ji Maharaj States this truth in a very beautiful Shabad

ਏਕਹਿ ਤੇ ਸਗਲਾ ਬਿਸਥਾਰਾ ] eaekehi thae sagalaa bisathhaaraa || ਨਾਨਕ ਆਪ ਸਵਾਰਣਹਾਰਾ ]8] naanak aap savaaranehaaraa ||8||

From the One, the entire expanse of the Universe emanated.O Nanak, He Himself is our Saving Grace. ||8||

In Ang 915, Guru Arjan Dev ji Maharaj States ਏਕੰਕਾਰੁ ਨਿਰੰਜਨੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਸਭ ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥20॥ eaeka(n)kaar nira(n)jan nirabho sabh jal thhal rehiaa samaaee ||20||

He is the One Universal Creator ‘Lord’, immaculate and fearless; He is permeating and pervading all the water and the land. ||20||

The God is omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscience. He knows no boundaries. He is without measures. We, as humans are not even a peck of dirt in Front of him. His qualities are numerous and can’t be listed. Only Gurus and Saints have gone to the depth of this holy Shabad.

Making this film was Just an act of “Sewa” in the feet of the almighty. We feel lucky to have got this opportunity to make a film on such a sacred title ”IK ONKAR”. God showed us the path and we followed. He showed us a dream and we created it. He was our guiding light throughout the making of this film

With the blessings and grace of God we were able to make this movie. We have tried our best to present the truth in front of our viewers. The movie throws light on many bitter realities that we are facing today in our family life and society.

One of the grave issue is that the youth of today is drifting far from reality and is lost in thenoise of the world. Whereas we need to find God. It is our true purpose of taking birth and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence.

In today’s world, there are innumerous mediums to mislead our young generation. They have forgotten the true purpose of their existence and are lost in the world of ignorance. Use of alcohol, drugs and attraction to filthy songs are some of the reasons behind the adulteration of these pure minds.

We have characterized this situation in the movie. Our character who is born in a Sikh family in Canada, gets influenced by the western culture and forgets the morals of Sikhism. He becomes a total rebel against the family and Sikh tradition. But when he attaches himself to the Bani and tastes the real essence of Shabad, he transforms completely. Peace and harmony dwells up, and the character comes out of the vices

In Ang 169, Guru Raam Daas JI Maharaj States

ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਮੈਲੁ ਗਈ ਸਭ ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਾਤੇ ]3] dhuramath mail gee sabh thin kee jo raam naam ra(n)g raathae ||3|| The filth of evil-mindedness is totally washed away, from those who are imbued with the Love of the Lord’s Name.
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We have also revealed the mistakes and ignorance of parents towards their child. A child doesn’t listen to the instructions of his parents but observes and follows them. ‘Sikhi’ is not something that you enforce on anyone but it is a lifestyle on which first you take the lead and then the others follow your example.

The thought and inspiration to write the story of this movie purely came from the Bani. There is a story of Guru Nanak Dev ji Maharaj, when he witnessed the atrocities being done by Mughal Emporer Baabar against the poor and the helpless people. Guru Sahab confronted him and addressed him ‘Jaabar’, meaning somebody who is cruel instead of Baabar.

In Ang 722 ,Guru Nanak Dev ji Maharaj States

ਪਾਪ ਕੀ ਜੰਞ ਲੈ ਕਾਬਲਹੁ ਧਾਇਆ ਜੋਰੀ ਮੰਗੈ ਦਾਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥ paap kee ja(n)n(j)

lai kaabalahu dhhaaeiaa joree ma(n)gai dhaan vae laalo ||

ਸਰਮੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦੁਇ ਛਪਿ ਖਲੋਏ ਕੂੜੁ ਫਿਰੈ ਪਰਧਾਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ] saram dhharam dhue shhap khaloeae koorr firai paradhhaan vae laalo ||

Bringing the marriage party of sin, Babar has invaded from Kaabul, demanding our land as his wedding gift, O Lalo. Modesty and righteousness both have vanished, and falsehood struts around like a leader, O Lalo.

In the present era also, some power-blinded leaders, who are sitting on the most responsible posts are acting like Babar. Evils like killing of innocent people, doing injustice, raping women have become prevalent in our society.

One of the grave issue is that the youth of today is drifting far from reality and is lost in the noise of the world. Whereas we need to find God. It is our true purpose of taking birth and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence.

In today’s world, there are innumerous mediums to mislead our young generation. They have forgotten the true purpose of their existence and are lost in the world of ignorance. Use of alcohol, drugs and attraction to filthy songs are some of the reasons behind the adulteration of these pure minds.

We have characterized this situation in the movie. Our character who is born in a Sikh family in Canada, gets influenced by the western culture and forgets the morals of Sikhism. He becomes a total rebel against the family and Sikh tradition. But when he attaches himself to the Bani and tastes the real essence of Shabad, he transforms completely. Peace and harmony dwells up, and the character comes out of the vices In Ang 169, Guru Raam Daas JI Maharaj States.

ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਮੈਲੁ ਗਈ ਸਭ ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਾਤੇ ]3] dhuramath mail gee sabh thin kee jo raam naam ra(n)g raathae ||3|| The filth of evil-mindedness is totally washed away, from those who are imbued with the Love of the Lord’s Name.
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We have also revealed the mistakes and ignorance of parents towards their child. A child doesn’t listen to the instructions of his parents but observes and follows them. ‘Sikhi’ is not something that you enforce on anyone but it is a lifestyle on which first you take the lead and then the others follow your example.

The thought and inspiration to write the story of this movie purely came from the Bani. There is a story of Guru Nanak Dev ji Maharaj, when he witnessed the atrocities being done by Mughal Emporer Baabar against the poor and the helpless people. Guru Sahab confronted him and addressed him ‘Jaabar’, meaning somebody who is cruel instead of Baabar.

In Ang 722 ,Guru Nanak Dev ji Maharaj States

ਪਾਪ ਕੀ ਜੰਞ ਲੈ ਕਾਬਲਹੁ ਧਾਇਆ ਜੋਰੀ ਮੰਗੈ ਦਾਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥ paap kee ja(n)n(j) lai kaabalahu dhhaaeiaa joree ma(n)gai dhaan vae laalo || ਸਰਮੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦੁਇ ਛਪਿ ਖਲੋਏ ਕੂੜੁ ਫਿਰੈ ਪਰਧਾਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ] saram dhharam dhue shhap khaloeae koorr firai paradhhaan vae laalo ||

Bringing the marriage party of sin, Babar has invaded from Kaabul, demanding our land as his wedding gift, O Lalo. Modesty and righteousness both have vanished, and falsehood struts around like a leader, O Lalo.

In the present era also, some power-blinded leaders, who are sitting on the most responsible posts are acting like Babar. Evils like killing of innocent people, doing injustice, raping women have become prevalent in our society.

We felt that there must be some challenge to such a corrupt system. Through our movie, we are trying to throw light on a few dark pages of our country’s history and to awaken the youth, so that they stand strong against the notorious factors of the society.

We tried to portray the Shabad of Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj that was written to Aurangzeb in Zaffarnama.

ਚੁ ਕਾਰ ਅਜ਼ ਹਮਹ ਹੀਲਤੇ ਦਰ ਗੁਜ਼ਸ਼ਤ ॥ ਹਲਾਲ ਅਸਤ ਬੁਰਦਨ ਬ ਸ਼ਮਸ਼ੀਰ ਦਸਤ ॥ ੨੨॥ ch kaar az hameh heelathae dhar guzashath || halaal asath buradhan b shamasheer dhasath || 22||

(This Shabad is by Guru Gobind Singh ji maharaj in Dasam Granth on Pannaa 1728)

This teaching of our Guru is enacted by a character in this movie. We have shown an outrageous courage of a sikh young man who raises his voice against the drug mafia which is active in his native state. These drug mafias are supported by some corrupt politicians for their greed for money. They are growing strong and rapidly in our society. The politicians are using the mediums of government such as police and law for their own personal benefits.

They are dragging the youth into the dark pit of this poison. The Sikh character in the movie is unaffected by the threats and holds strongly to the teachings of Gurubani, hereby proving that the word of Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj is the ultimate ‘Truth’.

ਭੇੜੋਂ ਕੋ ਮੈਂ ਸ਼ੇਰ ਬਨਾਊਂ, ਰਾਜਨ ਕੇ ਸੰਗ ਰੰਕ ਲੜਾਊਂ Bhairon Ko Mai Shair Banaoun, Raajan Kay Sung Runk Laraoun ਭੂਪ ਗਰੀਬਨ ਕੋ ਕਹਲਾਊਂ, ਚਿੜੀਉਂ ਸੇ ਮੈਂ ਬਾਜ ਤੜਾਊਂ Bhoop Gareeban Ko Kehlaoun, Chirrion Say Mai Baaj Taraoun

ਸਵਾ ਲਾਖ ਸੇ ਏਕ ਲੜਾਊਂ, ਤਬੈ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਨਾਮ ਕਹਾਊਂ॥ Savah Laakh Say Aik Laraoun, Tabai Gobind Singh Naam Kahaoun

I will turn Jackals into Lions, I will make the servants fight the Kings I will turn poor into Rich, I will make sparrows break falcons I will make 1 fight 125000, then my name shall be Gobind Singh.

In the history of Sikhism, the mothers and wives of the warriors have played an important role. Our mothers were always a source of inspiration for their children. They have always guided their children to follow the command of the Guru and to stand fearlessly on the path of truth. We have shown a mother whose young son died while walking on the path of service. But his mother who is a widow, has nobody left after the murder of his son. She is without any support, but has no remorse of his death. She feels proud to be a mother of a martyr as she followed the same values which Mata Gujar Kaur Ji used to teach Chote Sahibzaday before they were killed by the cruel Wazir Khan. She accepts the will of God and it doesn’t deter her faith. In Ang 394, Guru Arjan Dev ji Maharaj States.

ਤੇਰਾ ਕੀਆ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਗੈ ॥ thaeraa keeaa meet(h)aa laagai || ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਮਾਂਗੈ ॥੨॥੪੨॥੯੩॥ har naam padhaarathh naanak maa(n)gai ||2||42||93||

Your actions seem so sweet to me.Nanak begs for the treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||2||42||93|| (This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaj in Raag Aasaa on Pannaa 394 )

Sikhism guides us to follow the path of peace and service. In all eras, Sikh faiths and values were challenged by the cruel and the mighty rulers. But it is the history of this Panth that it never loses its faith (Sidak) and stands against the injustice no matter what it costs.

ਸੂਰਾ ਸੋ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ਜੁ ਲਰੈ ਦੀਨ ਕੇ ਹੇਤ ॥ sooraa so pehichaaneeai j larai dheen kae haeth || ਪੁਰਜਾ ਪੁਰਜਾ ਕਟਿ ਮਰੈ ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਛਾਡੈ ਖੇਤੁ ]2]2] purajaa purajaa katt marai kabehoo n shhaaddai khaeth ||2||2||

He alone is known as a spiritual hero, who fights in defense of religion.He may be cut apart, piece by piece, but he never leaves the field of battle. ||2||2||

(This Shabad is by Bhagat Kabeer Ji Maharaj in Raag Maaroo on Pannaa 1105)

This Shabad is brought into life through the most powerful character of the movie. This character is abused and tortured by the corrupt system. His family is brutally killed in front of his eyes. He took the Guru’s kirpan in his hand to fight against the corrupt system.

One by one he cuts all the poisonous thorns which were spreading their routes in the society.

The movie is totally inspired by the Bani and it teaches us to live life with righteous conduct .The teaching of Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj makes us fearless. All our Gurus taught us the way of service and sacrifice. Our thought behind this movie is to bring people close to the values of ‘Sikhism’, to inspire them, to become a better human beings and to live a life of freedom and harmony.

If we all lead our lives according to the Guru’s teachings we will be united by love. Our Gurus have given us the concept of Saint -Soldier. If we follow this then only we can establish the purest governance.

We must also follow the footsteps of a Saint and fight all the evil practices prevailing in our society, no matter what it takes and never give up. It’s no longer the time to sit on the fence, but to be courageous and center the battlefield and fight till the end.

The promise of Khalsa Raj given by our Guru Sahab will once again become a reality.