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Sau Sakhi translates to 100 (Sau) stories (Sakhi). | |||
The Sau Sakhi book professes to be a conversation between [[Bhai Sahib Singh]] and [[Bhai Gurbaksh Singh]] on the sayings and doings of the tenth Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. It is held in high estimation by the Kukas ([[Namdhari]]s) - followers of [[Bhai Ram Singh]] of Bhaini, in the Ludhiana district of the Punjab - and is relied on them as the main authority for their heresy. [[Bhai Santokh Singh]] (author of [[Suraj Parkash]]) sometimes gives [[Bhai Gurbaksh Singh]]s communications to [[Bhai Sahib Singh]] as the basis of the history of the Gurus from the time of Guru Angad, but he makes no mention of the Sau Sakhi. There appears nothing to establish its authenticity. | |||
References: | |||
Macauliffe, M.A, "The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus Sacred Writings and Authors" Vol.5 | |||
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Revision as of 14:42, 30 March 2005
Sau Sakhi translates to 100 (Sau) stories (Sakhi).
The Sau Sakhi book professes to be a conversation between Bhai Sahib Singh and Bhai Gurbaksh Singh on the sayings and doings of the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. It is held in high estimation by the Kukas (Namdharis) - followers of Bhai Ram Singh of Bhaini, in the Ludhiana district of the Punjab - and is relied on them as the main authority for their heresy. Bhai Santokh Singh (author of Suraj Parkash) sometimes gives Bhai Gurbaksh Singhs communications to Bhai Sahib Singh as the basis of the history of the Gurus from the time of Guru Angad, but he makes no mention of the Sau Sakhi. There appears nothing to establish its authenticity.
References:
Macauliffe, M.A, "The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus Sacred Writings and Authors" Vol.5
