Question

Who were the 'Chaali Mukte' i.e. the forty freed ones referred to in the Sikh 'Ardas'?

A) They were those forty Sikhs who first denied Guru Gobind Singh Ji to be their Guru and later on got martyred for his sake fighting near the lake of Khidrana, also called Isharsar, on 29 December, 1705 after realizing their mistake. Guru Gobind Singh Ji blessed them as Chali Mukte, the Forty Immortals. After them, Khidrana became Muktsar - the Pool of Liberation.

B) They were the forty warriors who fought valiantly in the battle of Amritsar, defending the city against invading forces and eventually achieving victory, earning the title 'Chaali Mukte' from Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

C) These were forty scholars who translated and documented the Guru Granth Sahib into various languages, spreading Sikhism across different regions, hence earning the title 'Chaali Mukte' in Sikh history.

D) 'Chaali Mukte' refers to the forty families that offered their entire wealth and resources to support the establishment of the first Sikh educational institution during the Mughal era.

Answer 1

The 'Chaali Mukte' were forty Sikh warriors who sacrificed their lives in battle after initially renouncing, then returning to fight for Guru Gobind Singh Ji, becoming known as the 'Forty Immortals'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 'Chaali Mukte' referred to in the Sikh 'Ardas' were forty Sikh warriors who initially renounced Guru Gobind Singh Ji as their Guru but later recognized their mistake and fought bravely for him. They became martyrs on December 29, 1705, in a battle near the lake of Khidrana, also known as Isharsar, where they laid down their lives fighting for the Guru. Following their sacrifice, Guru Gobind Singh Ji blessed them as 'Chali Mukte', which means the Forty Immortals. In honor of their courage and sacrifice, the site of the battle was renamed Muktsar, translating to 'the Pool of Liberation'.