There has been some debate surrounding the practice of yoga in Sikhism and whether yogic practices are in line with the teachings found within Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
"Fine, kill me! I cannot hold your hand but at least let me meditate upon the Lord before you kill me, so that if you do kill me I can at least be emancipated by the Lord."
Guru Gobind Singh Ji methodically tells the tale of the Sodhi dynasty in his composition of Bachittar Natak (Wondrous Drama) within Sri Dasam Granth.
Bhisham Pitama, the son of the Ganges, meditated on that Naam; his consciousness delighted in the Ambrosial Nectar of the Lord's Feet.
This is the story of Raja Bali as written by Bhai Gurdas Ji. "Immediately priest Sukracharya made the king (Bali) understand that he (the beggar) is undeceivable God and He had came to delude him..."
This is the story of Raja Janak as written by Bhai Gurdas Ji.
You acted like a stone, which does absolutely nothing but just sits there. Either you will turn into a stone or you will take many births, where your lust will weaken immensely."
Praladh was brought in front of his father. ""Praladh! Pundit Ji has complained that you have refused to chant my name!" Praladh smiled: "O father! You are my father, how can I say your name?..."
This is the context in which I understand the Sant-Sipahi. Guru Teg Bahadur tried the peaceful way and that did not work. Guru Gobind Singh felt forced to use the sword, but he wanted his soldiers to remain faithful to the Sikh ethical principles.