Harjinder Singh Sunner

Fateh!I enjoy reading Sikh History and books, so a lot of my passion comes from there. When I read I can imagine the story playing out in my head and then I choose a moment I want to paint and then paint it.I do find when painting the same piece over large amounts of time I have highs or lows but then I make sure I do something else to take my mind off Art/History. For instance I read fiction, play a few games on my PC/Playstation and Gym,Its about finding the right balance and enjoying what you do :)

This painting depicts the moment where Bhai Bachittar Singh Ji charges into the Mughal Army to stop a drunken elephant from breaking the doors of Lohgarh!

Hanuman, devotee of Sri Ramachandra!  HarjinderSinghSunner.com

Bhai Bachittar Singh Ji Shaheed (1633-1705) the second son of Bhai Mani Singh Ji, battling an intoxicated war elephant outside of the Fort of Lohgarh. Nearly finished this art piece!

ਇਹੈ ਮੋਰ ਆਗਿਆ ਸੁਨੋ ਲੈ ਪਿਆਰੇ | ਬਿਨਾ ਤੇਗ ਕੇਸੰ ਦਿਵੋ ਨ ਦਿਦਾਰੇ | The command has come from the master, without un-cut hair and weapons do not come before me.

ਛਈ ਮਈ ਮਾਰ ਸਭ ਦੂਰ ਕੀਨੀ ਸਲੋਤਰ ਫੜਿਆ ਕਰਾਰਾ ਹੈ ॥ With the Salotar that we are holding, we have eradicated Maya (Worldly Illusion).

ਇਨਹੀ ਕੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕੇ ਸਜੇ ਹਮ ਹੈ ਨਹੀ ਮੋ ਸੇ ਗਰੀਬ ਕਰੋਰ ਪਰੇ ॥੨॥ I am dignified due to them(the khalsa), otherwise there are millions of impoverished persons like me who remain unsupported

Work in progress Shaheed Bhai Bachittar Singh Ji, son of Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Ji.

ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਾਰੇ ॥ The Bani is the Guru, and the Guru is the Bani. Within the Bani, the Immortal Nectar is contained. . . Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji, with Sri Adi Granth Sahib Ji, Bhagat Ravidaas Ji, Bhagat Sheikh Fareed Ji, Bhagat Pipa Ji, Bhai Gurdaas Ji, Bhagat Kabeer Ji, Bhagat Ramand Ji, Bhagat Jaidev Ji. . . Artwork from Baba Atal Sahib Ji

ਇਹ ਬੋਲਾ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਕਾ ਸੁਣੋ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਬੀਰ ॥ This ‘Bola’ is of Guru Hargobind, listen Khalsa warriors! ਫਤਿਹ ਪਾੳ ਮੈਦਾਨ ਮੈ ਪਕੜ ਹਾਥ ਸ਼ਮਸ਼ੀਰ ॥ Attain victory on the battlefield holding a Shamshir (scimitar). - Brahm Kavach . . . Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji with his newly formed Akaal Sena (Timeless Army) at Sri Harimandir Sahib

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਿਆ ਮਿਟੀ ਧੁੰਧੁ ਜਗਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਹੋਆ। With the emergence of the true Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the light scattered all around. . . Artwork coming soon...

ETERNAL 

Sri Ganesha It is always good to explore different cultures and traditions, it helps to diversify your creativity. Bringing new ideas and concepts you would never have thought of before. This is my first step into exploring the Hindu pantheon, I hope you like it 🙏 A few other cultures I wish to explore through art & history are Greek, Roman, Persian, Islamic and the far east...

"They will never condemn the SIKH GENOCIDE of 1984 because they were a part of it"

Kaglidhar Paatshah Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj The Tenth Guru of the Sikhs, wielding a bifurcated Khanda (Double edged straight sword) with serrated edge on horseback. This Khanda was a gift to the Nawab of Melerkotla in recognition of the Muslim ruler's refusal to carry out the execution of the Guru's Sons (Chote Sahibzade: Zorawar Singh & Fateh Singh) Insta: @harjinderSinghSunner  Twitter: @HarjinderSunner Facebook: Facebook.com/HarjinderSinghSunner

Guru Arjan Dev Ji Continuing the work of the previous Guru's, Guru Arjun compiled all the writings of the Guru's and Bhagat’s to form the Adi Granth. He also improved the interactions between villages by collecting offerings which created the Masand System. This governance alarmed the Mughals in the area as the Sikhs didn't need them. The news reached the Emperor Jahangir, who dispatched his forces to retrieve the Guru. The Punjab had become too freethinking and a thorn in his attempt to convert the whole of India to islam. To set an example of those who would challenge the Mughal throne he attempted to convert the Guru. He ordered his soldiers to pour hot boiling sand over the Guru whilst he sat on a hot Iron plate. For long five days the Guru was tortured but never gave up his faith. Before his execution the Guru requested he bathed in the river ravi next to the fort. Jahangir allowed this, the Guru told his followers to install Guru Hargobind as the next Guru and give him two shaster. He then bathed in the river and left this world.

Guru Ram Das Ji The Guru eagerly continued the building of the city of Ramdaspur (the abode of Ram Das) by the digging of the second sacred pool as he had been instructed by Guru Amar Das ji. Pilgrims came in ever growing numbers to hear the Guru and to help in the excavation work of the tank. The holy tank would be called Amritsar meaning pool of nectar. Today the city of Ramdaspur, which now is the holiest center of Sikhism has come to be know as Amritsar. Guru Ram Das ji also wrote a four stanza hymn which today forms the marriage Ceremony known as the Sikh Anand Karaj. This strengthened the bond between the couple so that they both would help the other get closer to god and to each other.