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[[File:Bhai Daya Singh Ji.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Portrait of the first of the Panj Pyaare: Bhai Daya Singh Ji Maharaj]]
[[File:Bhai Daya Singh Ji.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Portrait of the first of the Panj Pyaare: Bhai Daya Singh Ji Maharaj]]


This Sikh [[Jatha]] (group) is claimed to have started in early 1700s during the time of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] and is regarded as one of the traditional Sikh ‘Taksals’ (schools) of ‘Dam Dama’ and of Nirmala origin. Now, the group is also known as ‘Rara Sahib Samparda’ and is based at Jarg Sahib Gurdwara. [[Bhai Daya Singh]], who was the first of the [[Panj Pyara]] and the author of ‘Rehitnama’ (code of conduct). The followers of this Jatha believe that Bhai Daya Singh was sanctioned by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] to initiate his own order of [[Nirmala]] Sikhs.
'''Bhai Daya Singh Ji Samparda''' (Punjabi: '''ਭਾਈ ਦਇਆ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਸੰਪਰਦਾ''' [Gurmukhi]) is an original Khalsai Samparda, tracing back to the tenth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh|Guru Gobind Singh ji]]. This 'Taksal' (school) was founded by [[Bhai Daya Singh|Bhai Daya Singh ji]], the ''Mukhi'' of the original Panj Pyaare, under the ''Hukam'' of Guru Gobind Singh ji in the early 1700s, aiming to pass down the divine knowledge of Naam Simran, Gurbani and Sikh Itihaas to the Sangat.  


It is claimed that the foundations of the ‘Baba Daya Singh Samparda’ were laid in the 1700s and the lineage of the leaders of this group is listed below:  
The lineage of Bhai Daya Singh ji Samparda is listed below:


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*1. Bhai Daya Singh
*1. Bhai Daya Singh Ji
*2. Baba Sobha Singh
*2. Baba Sobha Singh Ji (Anandpur Sahib)
*3. Baba Sahib Singh Bedi
* 3. Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi (Una Sahib)
*4. Baba Bhag Singh
*4. Baba Bhag Singh Ji (Kuri)
*5. Baba Bir Singh Ji of Nurangabad
* 5. Baba Bir Singh Ji (Nurangabad)
*6. Baba Khuda Singh/Baba Maharaj Singh
* 6. Baba Maharaj Singh Ji (Naurangabad) / Baba Khuda Singh Ji (Naurangabad)
*7. Baba Ram Singh Ji
*7. Baba Ram Singh Ji 'Virakt' (Naurangabad)
*8. Baba Karm Singh Ji Hoti Mardan
*8. Sant Karam Singh Ji (Hoti Mardan)
*9. Baba Aeya Singh/Baba Attar singh Reru Sahib
*9. Sant Attar Singh Ji (Reru Sahib) / Sant Aeya Singh Ji (Hoti Mardan)
*10. Baba Bhagwan Singh/Baba Ishar Singh/Baba Kishan Singh
* 10. Sant Isher Singh Ji (Rara Sahib) / Baba Kishan Singh Ji (Rara Sahib)
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==== BRIEF HISTORY ====
The Saints of Bhai Daya Singh Ji Samparda have been great figures in Sikh history. From being Great Saints and Warriors to initiating masses into the Khalsa, the contributions of this Samparda have been remarkable to Sikh history. This Samparda also became known as '<nowiki/>'''Sant Samparda'''<nowiki/>' or ''''Nirmal Sant Samparda'''<nowiki/>' because of the great personalities that came from this Samparda (not to be confused with the Nirmala order, which was started by the 5 Sikhs sent to Benaras by Guru Gobind Singh ji).


<!-----It is to be noted this Samparda is blend of Nirmala, Nihang and ‘Bedi’ Sikhism. Its founder, Baba Daya Singh was an Akali Nihang well as a Nirmala. In his Khalsa code of conduct, he gave the Akali Nihang code thus. ‘Siri Sat Gur spoke -
'''Bhai Daya Singh Ji''' was the first Sikh to stand up and offer his life to Guru Ji during the Vasiakhi of 1699 C.E. (Bikrami Year 1756). When instructed by Guru Gobind Singh ji, Bhai Daya Singh ji started a school to impart the spiritual wisdom he received from Guru Ji to the Sikh Sangat; this school became prevalent as Bhai Daya Singh Ji Samparda.  
Thus is an Akali’s form, wears he blue clothes.
Contemplates he ‘Gurbar Akal’ (greatest Guru), wearing weapons.
‘Chakars’ (Quoits) and knives of ‘Sarbloh’ (Iron) he keeps,
Pierces ears or noses he does not, this is Satgur’s wish.
Keeping five weapons on body he keeps the sword hung from belt.
Without dipping Kard [knife] in food he does not eat, on eating he contemplates ‘Akal’ (the Immortal Almighty) or ‘Sat’ (truth).
All forms of make up, and relationship with another man’s woman he forsakes.
But the truth is he doesn't forsake women altogether [meaning his own wife or wives], always he remains focused on the Guru.
In dishes of Sarbloh he should eat with pleasure.
He cooks his food with fire wood [meaning not with cow dung cakes because traditionally wood is deemed purer], to wear Blue clothes is the tradition.
Wearing white draws and blue clothes repeats he ‘Japji’ and ‘Jaap’.
Repeats he ‘Akal Ustat’ (composition of Dasam Guru Durbar praising immortal
God Akal) and memorizes‘Chandi’ (composition in Dasam Guru Durbar detailing the mythological battles of the warrior demigoddess Chandi against the demons).  
May hair reside on his body, forsakes he practice of cutting it.  
Concentrating on the Guru Granth he runs from the five (five vices of Lust, Greed, Ego, False attachment and Anger).
Memorials, Hindu temples, graves forsaking, he worships no other religion.
He doesn't colour his hair, forsakes he lust and anger.
Waging war by placing faith in his religion he shall be successful.
‘Kashera’ (drawers) should be two and half ‘Gaj’ (1 Gaj is 36 inches) keeps he a ‘Safa’ (short length of cloth used as towel or waist belt) as long as well.
All times he contemplates Va-eh Guru, his snares being cut he is free from cycle of transmigration.
High ‘Dumalla’ (Akali Nihang war turban) he who wears know him by name a Nihang, deeds he does equal to Akali, listen Oh Sikhs with your ears.
Weapons he keeps on his body, without a scabbard he keeps a sword in hand.
He dresses the way he does for his enemies, and of death and birth he has no fear [meaning he has no fear of transmigration].
In his turban he keeps a dagger and wears a high turban, thus placing the ‘Kalgi’ (crest a symbol of leadership and honour) on the Khalsa nation’s head was the ‘Sat Gur’ chariteous [meaning Akali Nihangs lead the Khalsa Panth].
Eats he in vessels of iron, wears he blue clothes.
Decorations of ‘Sarbloh’ [meaning weapons] he wears, equal to a million Ganges he considers Amritsar.
Armies, viziers, courtiers all the Khalsa should keep the religion will increase.
Without dipping ‘Kard’ (single-edged dagger) in food he does not eat, a divorced woman he does not wed.
Without marrying he does not take a woman to his bed, to her he always stays faithful.
With his breadth he doesn't blow out the ‘Deeva’ (lamp), never be deceitful to the Guru.
With ‘Jootha’ (drunk water) do not put out fire thus get comfort in this world. [In the above two lines the writer of the ‘Rehitnama’ seems to hold fire sacred. Fire known as ‘Chanda’ in Nihang language is even today considered a great purifier. Thus Chanda is accorded respect but not worship. To modern day Sikhs this may seem as superstition. But respecting something so vital in our life cannot be construed as superstition. In ‘Suraj Prakash’, it is written that getting up early in the morning, Akali Guru Hargobind Sahib joining his hands, bowed his head to his horse. Nihangs showing such respect for horses can be found even today some Nihangs when they see hawks exclaim “Va-eh Guru!” for the hawk reminds them of Akali Nihang Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Within Sanatan Sikhism, respecting traditions, cultures, and beliefs is not deemed superstition].
On Baisakhi he does light [lamps] at Amritsar, Hola he celebrates at Anandpur,
Abchal Nagar [Hazoor Sahib] if he goes, all his clan will be saved.
He who lives the code of conduct he is my very form.
Between he me, me and he there is no difference, he has become my form.’
‘Rehtnameh’, edited by Piara Singh Padam, P. 78


Unlike Baba Daya Singh, his successors after him up to Baba Sahib Singh Bedi, another Nihang initiate of Budha Dal, were pacifist Sikh holy men. After Baba Sahib Bedi, this Samparda produced two other great Khalsa warriors in form of Baba Bir Singh of Nurangabad, and Baba Maharaj Singh, the scourge of the British.
When '''Baba Sobha Singh ji''', a beloved Gursikh and a descendant of the Sodhi Clan, came to ask for the blessings of Amrit to Guru Gobind Singh ji, Guru Sahib sent them to Bhai Daya Singh ji. Guru Ji stated that there is no difference between Him and His Khalsa. Baba Sobha Singh ji became a student of Bhai Daya Singh ji and did great Bhagati, eventually succeeding the Seva of the Samparda. After the battle of Anandpur Sahib, when the Guru ji and the Sikh were leaving the fort of Anandpur Sahib, Guru ji gave Seva to two Sikhs: the first was Bhai Gurbaksh Das ji Udasi (who took care of Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib- the cremation place of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji's Sis), and the second was Baba Sobha Singh ji, who was given the responsibility of Anandpur Sahib. Baba Sobha Singh ji was respected as the Jathedar and carried out the Seva of the Takht for a long time, giving guidance to countless Sikhs and initiating thousands into the Khalsa.
 
'''Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi''' was a descendant of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj, who was respected by the whole Sikh community as a great saint. His birth was prophecized by Guru Gobind Singh ji to his grandfather, Baba Kaladhari ji (Una Sahib). After his father passed away, Baba Sahib Singh Ji eventually visited Anandpur Sahib and asked for 'Amrit Di Daat' from Baba Sobha Singh Ji. Baba Sahib Singh ji Bedi became a student of Baba Sobha Singh ji and succeeded Baba ji as the next Mukhi of the Samparda. Baba Sahib Singh Ji later left Anandpur Sahib to eventually settle in Una Sahib. In Una Sahib, Baba Sahib Singh Ji created a spiritual center for Sikhs to learn the Path of Gurmat. Baba ji was greatly respected by the Sikh ''misldars'' (chiefs) during the era of the Sikh Confederacy and acted as a common uniting cause between the various bickering, rival chiefs. He played a pivotal role in the unification of the Sikh Misls and the establishment of the Sikh Empire. Baba Ji was also respectfully asked to apply the ''tilak'' and saffron paste during the coronation ceremony of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. During the Sikh Raj, Baba Ji was respected as the ''Raj-Guru'' of the empire; Sikhs called him 'Guru' to respect him as a spiritual teacher. Baba Ji guided tons of thousands with spiritual wisdom and initiated countless into Khalsa.
 
Baba Sahib Singh ji Bedi's students included '''Baba Bhag Singh Ji''' of Kuri. Baba Bhag Singh Ji established a spiritual school in Kuri, preaching the teachings of Guru Sahibs to thousands of Sikhs, initiating many. Baba Bhag Singh ji was respected by the whole Sikh community and was renowned in the whole of Punjab as a true Sant.
 
'''Baba Bir Singh Ji''' was not only a great Saint, but also a great warrior in Sikh history. Baba Ji enrolled in the army at a young age, but would spend a lot of time in meditation. Later, Baba Ji would leave the army and indulge in Seva and Simran for a long time under the guidance of Baba Bhag Singh Ji. Baba Bir Singh ji was given the duty of Langar Seva at Kuri. Baba Bhag Singh Ji would later send Baba Bir Singh ji to Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi in Una Sahib, where they would continue their Seva and meditation under Baba Sahib Singh Ji.  


It is to be noted according to Budha Dal oral tradition as spoken of by Akali Nihang Baba Santa Singh, Baba Bir Singh was also a Nihang initiate of Budha Dal. This crisscrossing and mixing between early Nirmalas and Nihangs, Udasis etc. was quite common in the pluralistic Sanatan Sikh world.


Today this Samparda exists quietly pursuing its spiritual aims promoting Sikhism. The humble adherents of this Sikh Samparda are today found through out India and Sikh Diaspora. In India this Samparda runs Bhai Daya Singh Charitable Trust and Bhai Daya Singh International Education Society for the benefit of the poor Indian masses.----->




Revision as of 15:45, 15 March 2025

Portrait of the first of the Panj Pyaare: Bhai Daya Singh Ji Maharaj

Bhai Daya Singh Ji Samparda (Punjabi: ਭਾਈ ਦਇਆ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਸੰਪਰਦਾ [Gurmukhi]) is an original Khalsai Samparda, tracing back to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh ji. This 'Taksal' (school) was founded by Bhai Daya Singh ji, the Mukhi of the original Panj Pyaare, under the Hukam of Guru Gobind Singh ji in the early 1700s, aiming to pass down the divine knowledge of Naam Simran, Gurbani and Sikh Itihaas to the Sangat.

The lineage of Bhai Daya Singh ji Samparda is listed below:

  • 1. Bhai Daya Singh Ji
  • 2. Baba Sobha Singh Ji (Anandpur Sahib)
  • 3. Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi (Una Sahib)
  • 4. Baba Bhag Singh Ji (Kuri)
  • 5. Baba Bir Singh Ji (Nurangabad)
  • 6. Baba Maharaj Singh Ji (Naurangabad) / Baba Khuda Singh Ji (Naurangabad)
  • 7. Baba Ram Singh Ji 'Virakt' (Naurangabad)
  • 8. Sant Karam Singh Ji (Hoti Mardan)
  • 9. Sant Attar Singh Ji (Reru Sahib) / Sant Aeya Singh Ji (Hoti Mardan)
  • 10. Sant Isher Singh Ji (Rara Sahib) / Baba Kishan Singh Ji (Rara Sahib)


BRIEF HISTORY

The Saints of Bhai Daya Singh Ji Samparda have been great figures in Sikh history. From being Great Saints and Warriors to initiating masses into the Khalsa, the contributions of this Samparda have been remarkable to Sikh history. This Samparda also became known as 'Sant Samparda' or 'Nirmal Sant Samparda' because of the great personalities that came from this Samparda (not to be confused with the Nirmala order, which was started by the 5 Sikhs sent to Benaras by Guru Gobind Singh ji).

Bhai Daya Singh Ji was the first Sikh to stand up and offer his life to Guru Ji during the Vasiakhi of 1699 C.E. (Bikrami Year 1756). When instructed by Guru Gobind Singh ji, Bhai Daya Singh ji started a school to impart the spiritual wisdom he received from Guru Ji to the Sikh Sangat; this school became prevalent as Bhai Daya Singh Ji Samparda.

When Baba Sobha Singh ji, a beloved Gursikh and a descendant of the Sodhi Clan, came to ask for the blessings of Amrit to Guru Gobind Singh ji, Guru Sahib sent them to Bhai Daya Singh ji. Guru Ji stated that there is no difference between Him and His Khalsa. Baba Sobha Singh ji became a student of Bhai Daya Singh ji and did great Bhagati, eventually succeeding the Seva of the Samparda. After the battle of Anandpur Sahib, when the Guru ji and the Sikh were leaving the fort of Anandpur Sahib, Guru ji gave Seva to two Sikhs: the first was Bhai Gurbaksh Das ji Udasi (who took care of Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib- the cremation place of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji's Sis), and the second was Baba Sobha Singh ji, who was given the responsibility of Anandpur Sahib. Baba Sobha Singh ji was respected as the Jathedar and carried out the Seva of the Takht for a long time, giving guidance to countless Sikhs and initiating thousands into the Khalsa.

Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi was a descendant of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj, who was respected by the whole Sikh community as a great saint. His birth was prophecized by Guru Gobind Singh ji to his grandfather, Baba Kaladhari ji (Una Sahib). After his father passed away, Baba Sahib Singh Ji eventually visited Anandpur Sahib and asked for 'Amrit Di Daat' from Baba Sobha Singh Ji. Baba Sahib Singh ji Bedi became a student of Baba Sobha Singh ji and succeeded Baba ji as the next Mukhi of the Samparda. Baba Sahib Singh Ji later left Anandpur Sahib to eventually settle in Una Sahib. In Una Sahib, Baba Sahib Singh Ji created a spiritual center for Sikhs to learn the Path of Gurmat. Baba ji was greatly respected by the Sikh misldars (chiefs) during the era of the Sikh Confederacy and acted as a common uniting cause between the various bickering, rival chiefs. He played a pivotal role in the unification of the Sikh Misls and the establishment of the Sikh Empire. Baba Ji was also respectfully asked to apply the tilak and saffron paste during the coronation ceremony of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. During the Sikh Raj, Baba Ji was respected as the Raj-Guru of the empire; Sikhs called him 'Guru' to respect him as a spiritual teacher. Baba Ji guided tons of thousands with spiritual wisdom and initiated countless into Khalsa.

Baba Sahib Singh ji Bedi's students included Baba Bhag Singh Ji of Kuri. Baba Bhag Singh Ji established a spiritual school in Kuri, preaching the teachings of Guru Sahibs to thousands of Sikhs, initiating many. Baba Bhag Singh ji was respected by the whole Sikh community and was renowned in the whole of Punjab as a true Sant.

Baba Bir Singh Ji was not only a great Saint, but also a great warrior in Sikh history. Baba Ji enrolled in the army at a young age, but would spend a lot of time in meditation. Later, Baba Ji would leave the army and indulge in Seva and Simran for a long time under the guidance of Baba Bhag Singh Ji. Baba Bir Singh ji was given the duty of Langar Seva at Kuri. Baba Bhag Singh Ji would later send Baba Bir Singh ji to Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi in Una Sahib, where they would continue their Seva and meditation under Baba Sahib Singh Ji.



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