Dasam Granth and its history
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The History of Dasam Guru's Compositions begins with the time, when it were outspoken, composed and compiled by Guru Gobind Singh, in form of booklets and Granths, over various period of his life which Later were united in a form of granth by Bhai Mani Singh Khalsa, with help of other Khalsa Brothers, on Directions of Mother Sundri which is presently recognized as Sri Dasam Granth Sahib. From Historical Books, Rehitnamas, Old Manuscripts and Oral traditions of various Sampardas, It is concluded that Sikhs had impact of these Compositions and they use to Study and Understand these compositions during and after Guru Gobind Singh's Death. These Compositions Include: Jaapu Sahib, Akal Ustat, Bachitar Natak, Chandi Charitar, Chandi Di Var, Gyan Prabodh, Chaubis Avtar, Shabad, Thirty-Three Swayyas, Sawaiye, Shashtar Nam Mala, Ath Pakh-yaan Charitar Likh-yatay, Zafarnamah
All Historical Sources from early 17th Century contains various lines/Hymns/Names of Compositions and even their poetry style have impact of Poetry Style of Guru Gobind Singh himself as they are composing their books in same Chands and Meters in which Guru Gobind Singh composed these compositions.
17th Century
During this century, Guru Gobind Singh left his holy abode. Many of the compositions of Guru Gobind Singh were spread across India by Sikhs and a few more were shared by Mata Sundri at Delhi. Sikhs have access to various pothis of Guru Gobind Singh writings. These were available from Contemporary historians and writers who wrote about Guru Gobind Singh's Life.
Sri Gur Sobha - Poet Senapati(1711)
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About Dasam Bani following are conclusive ponints while studying Sri Gur Shobha:
- Poet Senapati have access to Bachitar Natak Granth.
- Poet Senapati have written conversation of Guru Gobind Singh and Akal Purakh, which is a Part of Bachitar Natak.
- Poet Senapati have written History of Religion in the same way given in Bachitar Natak Composition.
- In Battle of Bhangani, Poet Senapati have written characters which were present in Bachitar Natak, and haven't mentioned Peer Buddu Shah too.
- Poet Senapati used words like Sri Kaal, Chandi Sudhari in his poems which means, that these words were part of Sikh hymns of that time.
Following is detailed explanation, which proves that Bachitar Natak Granth was present upto 1711:
Proofs in Sri Gur Sobha Granth about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
Parchi Gobind Singh Ki - Bava Seva Dass (1741)
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- Parchian Prove this that the though process of Dasam Bani was prevelent during that time.
- Parchian Quote a verse from Ram Avtar and 33 Svaiyey.
- Parchian also mention presence of Zafarnama with Hikayats.
- Parchian also include words like Bhagauti Sri Kaal etc.
- Parchian also not include Peer Buddhu Shah in Battle of Bhangani, which seems to be Guru Gobind Singh haven't mentioned Peer Buddhu Shah due to Some special reason which should be get research by Historians.
Proofs in Parchian Sevadas Kian about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
Gurbilas Patshahi 10 - Koer Singh Kalal(1751)
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The First ever authentic History book which mentions Gurship of Guru Granth Sahib by Guru Gobind Singh, was written 43 years after the Death of Guru Gobind Singh, includes the direct names of Ccompositions of Guru Gobind Singh, the same compositions that are found in the present Dasam Granth. The most detailed History of Guru Gobind Singh is mentioned in this Book.
Key Facts regarding history of Dasam Guru's Compositions are:
- Gurbilas mentions Krishna Charitar was written in Paonta Sahib, including Bisan Charitars.
- Gurbilas Mentions Bachitar Natak granth was writrten By Guru Gobind Singh at anandpur
- Gurbilas Mention that Chandi Di Vaar was written by Guru Gobind Singh.
- Gurbilas mention that Jaap Sahib, Akal Ustati was written by Guru Gobind Singh.
- It also mentions that all 11 Hikayats were written by Guru Gobind Singh and source of these persian tales are Charitropakhyan.
It is believed that he must collecrt this all material for more then 5 years which give us lighten that Compositions of Guru Gobind Singh was available before 1940. As verses mentioned in Sri Gur Sobha(1711) and Parchian Sevadas(1741), which gives us strong belief about it's Creation.
Proofs in Gurbilas Patshahi 10 about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
BansavaliNama Dasan Patshahi Ka - Kesar Singh Chibber (1769)
Proofs in Bansavalinama about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
Sri Guru Mahima Parkash (1776)
Proofs in Sri Guru Mahima Parkash about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
Guru Kian Sakhian - Svaroop Singh Kausish (1790)
The most referred book by any historian is Guru Ki Sakhian, which is too followed during Making of Nanakshahi Calendar.The books gave us so many versions about Compositions of Guru Gobind Singh. After Studying we get following facts.
- Guru Kian Sakhian says that Bachitar Natak was written by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur.
- Sakhian mentions about writing Krishna Avtar which was written by Gobind Singh at Paunta.
- Sakhian quotes various portions of 33 Swaiyey.
- Sakhian quotes various terminology of Guru Gobind SIngh like Mahakaal, Chandi etc.
Proofs in Guru Kian Sakhian about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
Gurbilas Patshahi 10 - Giani Sukkha Singh (1797)
Proofs in Gurbilas Sukkha Singh about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
Rehitnama Bhai Chaupa Singh
Proofs in Rehitnama Bhai Chaupa Singh about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
