This essay locates and contextualizes the hawk in foundational Sikh texts, history, and lifestyle. It also connects how Baj in Khalsa tradition affects the Sikh psyche when the people see it.

Jul 20, 2021 · The biggest reason and mystery behind why Guru Ji kept a Baaj is that the Baaj represents the Khalsa. All the traits of a Baaj are the traits that should come with the Khalsa. The eight main traits of a Baaj that we should be following are:

Sep 27, 2024 · The Hawk or Baaj of Guru Gobind Singh Ji is denoted to shown royalty and is utilized in hunting. The Baaj species is the Northern Goshawk. Due to him having this hawk he was known as the keeper of the white hawk or ChittayBajan Wala. He named it Rustam after the major character in the Shahnama.

A salai (Punjabi: ਸਲਾਈ) also known as a baaj (Punjabi: ਬਾਜ) is a specially-designed needle for turbans that is used by Sikhs for tucking hair from inside the turban and is also used for smoothing out folds.

Baaj is used to secure loose or short dreads from popping out of the turban and also, to straighten the drapes (Ladh) of the turban. It is an important item for bringing the charm of turban. It is also used for smoothing out the folds (larh) of dastar.

Jul 28, 2023 · What Is a Baaj and a Salai? In Sikhism, the long metal needle used to secure the turban is commonly referred to as a "Baaj" or "Baaj-Bandi." The term "Baaj" is derived from the Punjabi language and is widely used among Sikhs to describe this particular item.

Baba Baj Singh (died 9 June 1716; his first name is alternatively spelt as Baaj), also known as Baj Bahadur, was a Sikh general, governor, scholar and martyr from present-day India.

Sep 24, 2024 · Bhai Baj Singh (d. 1716), a Puar Rajput aka BAJ BAHADAR , and ex umrah of Bangash Subah , Baj Singh had awarded the rites of starting at the hands of Guru Gobind Singh himself. He accompanied the Guru to the Deccan in 1708 and was one of the 5 Sikhs sent by him to the Banda Singh Bahadur of Punjab.

Apr 9, 2025 · • Sikhs use a specially designed Turban Needle (Punjabi: Salai, OR Baaj), It's to tuck the hair inside from Turban or Patka and also to maintain turban cleanliness. • Portable, Lightweight, Easy to use, Pocket Sized.

A Baaj (falcon/hawk) represents the traits of the Khalsa. Below are the eight reasons for Guru Gobind Singh Ji keeping a Baaj: Cannot be enslaved; Independent; Flies very high but keeps vision low (Humility) Chakarvarti (Always moving and unattached) Never lazy; Flies against the wind (Unique) Fearless; Royalty (King of the sky) ‍