Daya Singh Samparda
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:
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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, who spread the teachings of Guru Sahibs and Naam far and wide. 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 when the 5 Sikhs were sent to Varanasi 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 ji's father was a devout Sikh of the ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who gave blessings to him and did Bachan that his son would be a great Mahapurkh. 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 ji traveled across India, visiting different Gurdwaras and Sikh communities, doing Parchaar of Gurmat, and helping them.
Baba Bir Singh Ji was not only a great Saint, but also a great warrior in Sikh history. Their birth was prophecized by the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, when they visited his village. 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. Later on, Baba Sahib Singh ji would send Baba Bir Singh ji to bless the Majha region of Punjab, giving the blessings that "Even the heads that do not bow to anyone, shall bow to you." Baba Bir Singh ji accepted the Hukam and set up a base in Naurangabad. In a short amount of time, thousands of devotees began partaking in the Langar there on a daily basis. Baba ji did a lot of Parchaar and initiated many into the Khalsa Panth and people all over the empire came to Baba ji to seek his divine guidance. After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the British devised a plan to take over the Empire. Raja Heera Singh joined the British and betrayed Baba Ji and the Sikhs. Baba Ji informed the Sangat of Heera Singh's betrayal but forbade anyone to attack them to avoid giving the impression that the Sikhs were fighting each other. Instead, Baba ji gave the Hukam to prepare twice as much langar so that even the enemies do not go hungry. Baba Ji then went into deep meditation, and after many unsuccessful attempts, they finally martyred Baba Ji by shooting his body with a cannon.
Baba Maharaj Singh Ji was a Student of Baba Bir Singh Ji. Baba Maharaj Singh ji was a devout and humble saint, but would later be the greatest obstacle for the British. Baba Ji became a student of Baba Bir Singh ji, and under his guidance, Baba Ji meditated and was given the Seva of the Langar. Baba ji carried out the Seva with such love and devotion that one day when Baba Ji was meditating, a Sevadar came to Baba ji to ask for a large spoon that could be used to stir and cool down the boiling Degh. Seeing that there was nothing that could be used to stir, Baba Ji put his Seva above the welfare of his own body and put his hand in the Degh. Miraculously, the Degh cooled down and Baba ji remained unharmed. Baba Ji was protected by the grace of Waheguru as he prioritized the Seva of the Guru over his own body. Baba ji would go ahead to succeed Baba Bir Singh ji's duties of the Samparda. When the British shook hands with the traitors of the Sikh Empire, they declared Baba ji a fugitive and tried to capture him. Baba Ji was one of the most influential leaders in the Empire, who was a great obstacle to the British and their plans to take over the empire. Baba Ji was a remarkable warrior who put up a great resistance, but was eventually arrested and exiled to Singapore. Baba Ji was tortured and eventually left for the heavenly abode in 1856. Henry Vansittart, the Jalandhar deputy commissioner, even stated that: "The Guru [Maharaj Singh] is no ordinary man ... He is to the natives what Jesus is to the most zealous of Christians. His miracles were seen by tens of thousands and are more implicitly believed than those worked by the ancient prophets". Baba Khuda Singh Ji was another student of Baba Bir Singh Ji and a Gur-Bhai of Baba Maharaj Singh Ji. Baba ji was initially a Police Thaanedar, but after having the Darshan of Baba Bir Singh ji, became his disciple and stayed in Naurangabaad. Baba Ji spent years in Naurangabad doing Seva and meditation. He was later sent to do Parchaar of Sikhi in border areas, and places like Kabul and Kandhaar.
Baba Ram Singh Ji Virakt served under Baba Maharaj Singh ji and was known to be detached from the world. Baba ji succeeded the Seva of Baba Maharaj Singh ji and did a lot of Parchaar village to village. Baba ji initiated many into the Khalsa, including the prominent Mahapurkh, Sant Karam Singh ji of Hoti Mardan, and were very well respected by the Sikh community. In later years, Baba Ji eventually traveled to Hoti Mardan and settled there. He passed on the duties of the Samparda to Sant Karam Singh ji.
Sant Karam Singh Ji of Hoti Mardan is a prominent Sikh Brahmgiani Mahapurkh who succeeded the Seva of the Samparda. Sant Ji initially joined the Sikh army when they were 18 years old, and received Amrit from Baba Ram Singh Ji. When in the British Army, Sant ji used to meditate for long hours, and did a lot of parchaar in the army. Sant Ji not only meditated upon Naam himself, but also inspired many to do so too in the army. Even the British officers would admire Sant Ji's pious character. Among his followers in the army, a soldier, later respected as Sant Lal Singh ji of Hoti Mardan, became a disciple of Sant Ji too. One day, as part of his Nitnem, Sant Ji sat in deep meditation by the banks of Kalpani. Immersed in divine love, he became so absorbed in Samadhi that he lost all awareness of time—including the fact that his guard duty had come and gone. When officers received a report that Karam Singh had failed to attend his post, they dispatched an officer to investigate. In his boundless grace, Waheguru Himself took the form of Sant Karam Singh Ji and fulfilled his duty—just as He had once taken the form of Bhagat Sain Ji to complete his service. When Sant Karam Singh Ji emerged from Samadhi and learned of what had transpired, he resolved to resign from the army. He could no longer serve any worldly master, for Waheguru Himself had performed his duty. Instead, he chose to dedicate his life entirely to Waheguru's service. However, the officers were reluctant to remove Sant Karam Singh Ji’s name from the records as an honest and pious soldier. But Waheguru’s miracle prevailed and Sant Karam Singh ji's name miraculously vanished from the register. No matter how hard they searched, it was nowhere to be found. After the British had invaded, the number of Sikhs had reduced by a vast majority due to oppression. Sant Karam Singh ji was a central figure at the time who spread the fragrance of Naam throughout. Sant Ji had many disciples, tons of thousands came to seek guidance from him and countless were initiated into the Khalsa. Not only the Sikhs, but also the Hindus, British officers, and even the Pathaans fell to his feet; such is the greatness of a Pooran Sant of Waheguru. Among his many disciples, 101 achieved the Avastha of Brahmgiaan. His disciples were sent around Pujab and other regions to spread the teachings of the Guru Sahibaans and the Parchaar of Sikhi, which had previously been affected due to the British Rule, began flourishing far and wide.
Sant Attar Singh Ji of Reru Sahib and Sant Aaya Singh Ji of Hoti Mardan were two prominent disciples of Sant Karam Singh Ji.
The Seva of the Samparda was succeeded by Sant Isher Singh ji and Sant Kishan Singh ji of Rara Sahib.
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