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| Baba Biram Das was born at Lakhnaur Sahib and are considered to be one of the greatest Udasi saints. The exact date of birth of Baba Biram Das is not known, but it is believed to be in the early 17th century. Some sources mention his birth year as 1636, while others suggest it to be around 1600-1610. However, the exact date of birth is not confirmed. His actual name was Ratan Das. They were son of Mata Gujri's paternal uncle (ਚਾਚਾ ਜੀ) Baba Biram Das Ji had a very strong bond with Mata Gujri Ji as they had spent thier childhood together with each other. He was also the maternal uncle (ਮਾਮਾ ਜੀ) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. From childhood, Baba Biram Das was immensely engrossed in his devotion towards God. His Guru was said to be Gokal Das. There is a not much information known about his early life.
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| == Meeting Guru Ji at Anandpur Sahib ==
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| Baba Biram Das went to Anandpur Sahib to meet Mata Gujri and Guru Gobind Singh . Baba Biram Das only used to wear a 'Langot' and he came to meet Guru Ji in the Langot. (He used to wear only Langot but later, Baba Biram Das Ji would stay with nothing on them and engrossed themselves completely in the devotion of God.) When he reached Guru Gobind Singh , Guru Ji looked and carefully towards Baba Ji and asked ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੋਣ ਹੋ ਤੇ ਕਿਥੋਂ ਆਏ ਹੋ? (Who are you and from where have you came?), Guru Ji asked very humbly. Then Baba Ji said " ਦਸ਼ਮੇਸ਼ ਜੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮਾਮਾ ਜੀ ਹਾਂ ਤੇ ਲਖਨੌਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਤੋਂ ਆਏ ਹਾਂ" (I am your maternal uncle and i have came from Lakhnaur Sahib). Upon hearing this, Guru Ji bowed (Matha Tekna) to Baba Biram Das Ji and then Guru Ji took them inside their palace and Baba Ji stayed with Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Gujri for a few days and then Baba Ji went back to Lakhnaur Sahib. When Baba Biram Das left Anandpur Sahib, Mata Gujri asked Guru Gobind Singh "ਲਾਲ ਜੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮਾਮਾ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਹੁਣ ਦੀ ਤੇ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਜਨਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਮਾਈ ( ਭਜਨ ਬੰਦਗੀ) ਬਹੁਤ ਹੈ, ਤੇ ਓਹ ਇਸ ਆਸ ਤੇ ਆਏ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਓਹਨਾ ਤੇ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰੋਂਗੇ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਓਹਨਾ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾ ਚ ਸੀਸ ਰਖ ਕੇ ਮਥਾ ਵੀ ਟੇਕ ਦਿਤਾ ਪਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟੀ ਫੇਰ ਵੀ ਨਹੀ ਕੀਤੀ, ਇਹ ਕਿਓ (Your maternal uncle has done lot of bhakti both in his current birth and even previous births and he came here with the hope that you would shower your grace on him, you even bowed your head in front of him but didn't shower your grace on him, why so?) Guru Ji replied " ਮਾਤਾ ਜੀ ਮਥਾ ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਮਾਮਾ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਟੇਕਿਆ ਸੀ ਤੇ ਭਾਵੇਂ ਓਹਨਾ ਦੀ ਭਜਨ ਬੰਦਗੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਲੈਣ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਮਾਮਾ ਬਣ ਕੇ ਨਹੀ ਦਾਸ ਬਣ ਕੇ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੈ ".(I bowed my head to my maternal uncle and even though he has lot of devotion for God but if one wants to seek blessings, he has to come as a servant not as maternal uncle.)
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| [[File:Baba biram das and mata jeoni.jpg|thumb|alt=Baba Biram Das and Mata Jeoni|Baba Biram Das and Mata Jeoni]]
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| == Samadhi ==
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| When Baba Biram Das Ji came to know about why he was not given blessings (ਕਿਰਪਾ ਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟੀ) by Guru Ji, He did intense bhakti and entered into Samadhi. Ratan Das Ji got engrossed so much into Samadhi that snakes made a 'Beermi' (House) around Ratan Das Ji. Baba Ji got famous in the region and started to be known as 'Beermi Wale Sadhu' and from that day onwards, he started to be known as Baba Biram Das.
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| [[File:BiramSamadhi.png|thumb|alt=Baba Biram Das In Samadhi|Baba Biram Das In Samadhi]]
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| ==Becoming Brahmgyani==
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| A lot of time passed and Baba Biram Das Ji were still in Samadhi. One day, Guru Gobind Singh Ji called Baba Biram Das Ji to Hazur Sahib, Nanded by his spirtual powers. Baba Ji then went to Guru Gobind Singh. There, guru Ji showered grace on Baba Biram Das Ji on the bank of the river Godavari and Baba Ji became Brahmgyani and Guru Ji told Baba Ji to go back to Punjab and guide people towards God. Baba Biram Das Ji age at the time Guru Ji showered grace on him was 89. The last time Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Baba Biram Das Ji met physically was 1706. Baba Biram Das Ji received this Brahmgyan at Gurudwara Ratangarh Sahib.
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| [[File:Biramdas ji and guru gobind singh ji.png|thumb|alt=Guru Gobind Singh Ji giving blessings to Baba Biram Das Circa 1706|Guru Gobind Singh Ji giving blessings to Baba Biram Das Circa 1706]]
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| == Dispute Between Ram Rai And Prithi Chand==
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| The two Sikh leaders Ram Rai and Prithi Chand were involved in the conflict over who would succeed Guru Har Rai as the next leader of the Sikh community.
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| According to the stories, Ram Rai and Prithi Chand both went to meet Guru Har Rai to ask for his blessing and support for their respective claims to leadership. Guru Har Rai told them that he would not interfere in their dispute and that they should resolve it between themselves.
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| In response, Ram Rai and Prithi Chand decided to have a competition to determine who was more deserving of the leadership position. They agreed to hold a contest in which they would each shoot an arrow and the person whose arrow flew the farthest would be declared the winner.
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| On the day of the contest, a large crowd gathered to watch Ram Rai and Sodhi Prithi Chand shoot their arrows. When Sodhi Ram shot his arrow, it flew a great distance and the crowd cheered. However, when Prithi Chand shot his arrow, it barely went a few feet before falling to the ground. The crowd was disappointed and many people began to doubt Prithi Chand's abilities as a leader.
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| At this point, Baba Biram Das intervened and suggested that there was another way to determine who was more deserving of the leadership position. He proposed that Ram Rai and Prithi Chand should each take turns saluting the Guru, and that the person who showed the greatest devotion and humility in their salute would be declared the winner.
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| Ram Rai went first and performed a grand and elaborate salute, which impressed many people in the crowd. However, when Prithi Chand's turn came, he simply walked up to the Guru and bowed his head in reverence. This simple and humble gesture moved many people in the crowd and they began to chant his name.
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| In the end, Guru Har Rai declared Prithi Chand to be the winner, citing his humility and devotion as evidence of his fitness to lead the Sikh community. This decision was accepted by both Ram Rai and Prithi Chand, and the potential split within the Sikh community was averted thanks to Baba Biram Das's wise intervention.
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| == Relations With Guru Tegh Bahadur==
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| According to legend, Baba Biram Das was traveling to Delhi to meet the Guru when he was accosted by a group of robbers. The robbers demanded that he hand over all of his belongings, but Baba Biram Das told them that he had nothing of value. The robbers were incredulous and demanded that he prove his claim, so Baba Biram Das opened his bag to reveal that it was empty. The robbers were so impressed by his humility and sincerity that they allowed him to pass unharmed.
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| When Baba Biram Das finally met Guru Tegh Bahadur, he became a close associate of the Guru and played an important role in Sikh affairs. He is said to have been present at the Guru's execution in Delhi in 1675, and he later helped Bhai Jaita to bring the Guru's remains back to Punjab for cremation.
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| == Baba Biram Das And Bhai Jiwan Singh ==
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| Baba Biram Das, is also known for his association with Bhai Jaita. According to legend, it was Bhai Jaita who brought the head of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the father of Guru Gobind Singh , to the young Guru in Anandpur Sahib. Baba Biram Das is said to have provided shelter and support to Bhai Jaita during this time.
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| == Land Dispute With Guru Hargobind ==
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| The land incident involving Baba Biram Das and Guru Hargobind is a famous story in Sikh tradition that highlights the Guru's wisdom and Baba Biram Das's devotion.
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| According to the story, Baba Biram Das claimed ownership of a piece of land in a village called Dalla, while Guru Hargobind claimed that the land belonged to the Guru's family. The dispute escalated to the point where Baba Biram Das threatened to sue the Guru in court. Despite this, Baba Biram Das continued to serve Guru Hargobind and accompany him on his travels.
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| During a journey, Guru Hargobind stopped at the village of Dalla and stayed at Baba Biram Das's house. While they were there, a group of local villagers approached the Guru and complained about Baba Biram Das's claim to the land. In response, Guru Hargobind asked Baba Biram Das to take him to the disputed land.
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| When they arrived at the land, Guru Hargobind asked Baba Biram Das to plow the land with his own oxen. Baba Biram Das complied, and as he plowed the land, he discovered a cache of buried treasure. Guru Hargobind then asked Baba Biram Das to donate the treasure to the Guru's family as a gesture of his devotion and loyalty.
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| Baba Biram Das agreed, and the dispute was resolved peacefully. Guru Hargobind gifted the land to Baba Biram Das as a token of his appreciation and recognized him as a devoted follower. He has also termed him as a Brahmgyani (Knower of the divine).
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| The story of the land incident is used to highlight Guru Hargobind's wisdom and ability to resolve disputes peacefully, as well as Baba Biram Das's unwavering devotion and willingness to put aside personal interests for the sake of the Guru and a testament to the importance of humility, service, and loyalty in Sikh tradition.
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| == Death ==
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| Baba Biram Das Ji left his mortal body on the day of Vaisakhi about near 4:00 in the morning. The most popular and widely accepted view is that he died in the mid eighteenth century and his date if death is given near the year 1756. Some sources also state that he died in the late seventeenth century or early eighteenth century. His biographies containing mythical and legendary elements give Baba Biram Das' age an incredible number of 321 years and state that he died on the day of Vaisakhi in the year 1938. Baba Biram Das Ji was unmarried and didn't had any children throughout his life and Baba Ji was assisted by Mata Jeoni. Mata Jeoni did seva (Service) of Baba Ji throughout his whole life till death.
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| [[File:Derabbjbbj.png|thumb|alt=Dera Of Baba Biram Das At Badoshi Kalan|Dera Of Baba Biram Das At Badoshi Kalan]]
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| == Refrences ==
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| "Baba Biram Das Ji" by Sant Maskeen
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| "Baba Biram Dass Ji- Jeevan te Rachna" by Giani Sukhjinder Singh
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| "Baba Biram Das" by Kartar Singh Bajwa
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| "Baba Biram Dass Ji- Dhan Guru Hargobind Sahib Da Lok" by Gurpreet Singh Pannu
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| "Baba Bhiram Das" by Giani Gian Singh
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| "Baba Bhiram Das: Jeevan te Rachna" by Joginder Singh Sahni
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| "Baba Biram Das" by Jagtar Singh Baniya
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| "Baba Bhiram Das Ji: A Short Biography" by Kulwant Singh Khokhar
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| "Baba Bhiram Das Ji: A Great Mystic" by Balwant Singh Rajoana
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| "Baba Bhiram Das: A Saint of the Sikhs" by Dalip Singh
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| "Baba Biram Das: A Biographical Study" by Mohinder Kaur Gill
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| "Baba Biram Das: Guru Ka Gursikh" by Harinder Singh Batala
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| "Baba Biram Dass Ji De Rachit Sakhi" by Tarsem Singh Kanwal
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| "Sikh Gurus and Saints" by S.S. Kohli
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| "Baba Biram Das Ji Di Jeevani" by Karnail Singh Hamza
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| "Sikh History from Persian Sources" by J.S. Grewal and Irfan Habib
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| "The Sikh Religion, Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors" by Max Arthur Macauliffe
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| "Sant Parampara" by Giani Kirpal Singh
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| "Sant Rattan" by Bhai Randhir Singh
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| "Sikhan Di Bhagat Mala" by Bhai Vir Singh
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| "Sri Gur Sobha" by Sainapati
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| "Baba Biram Das: Life, Teachings and Legacy" by Harjeet Singh Gill
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Immortal Saint" by Prem Sumarg
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Saint of the Sikhs" by Nirmal Singh
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Wandering Saint" by Chanchal Bharti
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| "Baba Biram Das: A Saint of the Sikhs" by Gurpreet Singh
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Spiritual Journey of a Great Saint" by G.S. Sandhu
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Eternal Saint of the Sikhs" by Raj Kumar Hans
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| Baba Biram Das: A Living Legend" by Preeti Kaur
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Miracle Man of Punjab" by Rakesh Khanna
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Enlightened One" by Jaspal Singh
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| "Sri Baba Biram Dass Ji" by Bhajan Singh Bhinder
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| "Baba Biram Das - The Mystic Saint of Punjab" by Jodh Singh
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| "Baba Biram Das Ji and His Teachings" by Gurmeet Singh Gill
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| "Baba Biram Das Ji - Saint of the Ages" by Sant Mohan Singh Bindranwale
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| Baba Biram Das Ji - A Spiritual Biography by Gurmeet Singh
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| Baba Biram Das Ji by Harjinder Singh
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| Life of Baba Biram Das by Piara Singh Padam
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| Baba Biram Das Ji De Janam Diwas Te Gurmat Smagam by Sarwan Singh Attar
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| Baba Biram Das Ji by Harpreet Singh
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| Baba Biram Das Ji: Jeevan Te Shiksha by Rajinder Singh Duggal
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| Baba Biram Das Ji: A Biography by Narinderpal Singh
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| Baba Biram Das Ji: A Religious Biography by Gurvinder Singh
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| Baba Biram Das Ji: Jeevan Te Rachna by Balwinder Singh
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| Baba Biram Das Ji: Jeevan, Shabad, Kirtan by Kultar Singh
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Saint of Badhuchhi" by Sarita Rana, published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
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| "Baba Biram Das: A Saintly Life" by Surinder Singh Johar, published by Singh Brothers
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| Baba Biram Das: His Life and Teachings" by Harish Dhillon, published by Rupa Publications India.
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| "Baba Biram Das: A Great Saint" by Bhagat Singh Sandhu, published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd.
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| "Baba Biram Das: The Saint of Badhuch" by Rajinder Singh Bedi, published by B.R. Publishing Corporation.
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| "Baba Biram Das: Life and Teachings" by Swami Shivom Tirth, published by Arktos Media Ltd.
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| "Guru Har Rai and the Bir Ras" by Giani Gian Singh
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| Rattan Singh Jaggi, "Baba Biram Das", Encyclopaedia of Sikhism, Vol. 1, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1995, pp. 253-254
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| "The Sikh Gurus" by Gurbachan Singh Talib
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| "Gur Bilas Patshahi 9" by Sainapati
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| Surindar Singh Kohli, "Baba Biram Das", History of Sikh Religion, Vol. 2, Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1989, pp. 186-187
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| "Sikh History and Religion in the Twentieth Century" by Joseph T. O'Connell
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| "The Sikhs: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices" by W.H. McLeod
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| "Guru Hargobind Sahib" by Dr. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer
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| "Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth" by Bhai Santokh Singh
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