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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Regarding the name. From Guru Gobind Singh blue horse neela[/FONT]
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Guru Gobind Singh Ji was famed for his blue coloured horse, in fact Guru Sahib Ji is sometimes known as ‘Neelay ghoray whalla’ or the owner of the blue horse and many a folk songs and vars sing the exploits of ‘Neelay ghoray they swaar’ the rider of the blue horse. [/FONT][FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Just as his grandfather Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, Guru Gobind Singh instructed his Sikhs to make offerings of arms and horses in readiness for the turbulent times ahead. In anticipation of this Guru Gobind Singh Ji learnt the art of horsemanship from an early age under the guidance of his maternal uncle (mama) Bhai Kirpal Chand.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]As Guru Sahib Ji grew up he became an accomplished horseman and would spend time travelling the country side on horseback blessing his people who would inevitably gather wherever he went. [/FONT]
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It is not clear where the blue horse, affectionately known as Neela, was acquired from, it may have been a gift from a royal dignitary or from a devotee.
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Horses were very important to Sikh warriors in the 18th century. They were referred to by the Khalsa as "Jaan Bhai" literally translated as "life brother"
I'll post some more about this in a bit.
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