;ਚਕਾਰ ਅਜ਼ ਹਮਹ ਹੀਲਤੇ ਦਰ ਗਜ਼ਸ਼ਤ ॥ ਹਲਾਲ ਅਸਤ ਬਰਦਨ ਬ ਸ਼ਮਸ਼ੀਰ ਦਸਤ ॥੨੨॥CHU KAR AZ HAMEH HEEL-TE DAR GUZASHT, HALAL AST BURDAN B-SHAMSHIR DAST
When all means for solving a conflict or problem are exhausted, only then placing your hand to the sword is legitimate. (22)
Guru Gobind Singh in Zafar Nama verse 22
"The Creator, who is both the helper and destroyer of life, knows what is true and false. He is the Lord of the universe, the Master of all kings. It is through His will that kings are elevated or brought low. He knows the secret thoughts of all hearts and is the Protector of the poor. He gives happiness to those who please Him and destroys those who go against His will."
In verse 22 of the Zafarnama, the Guru explains that one can only resort to an armed combat when all other means of settlement have been exhausted. Nowhere does the Guru talk of an aggressive stand; so it has to be noted that Sikhi does not anywhere in its holy text promote violent aggression in any situation.
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