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Time of origin: early 1700s


Nihang Teja Singh
This is one of the traditional Sikh ‘Taksals’ (schools) of ‘Dam Dama’ (originated by the hands of Akali Nihang Guru Gobind Singh) of Nirmala origin. Today, it is also known as ‘Rara Sahib Samparda’ and is based at Jarg Sahib Gurdwara.
 
One particular Nirmala tradition holds that Akali Nihang Bhai Daya Singh, author of Akali Nihang ‘Rehitnama’ (code of conduct), was sanctioned by Nirmala Guru Gobind Singh to initiate his own order of Nirmalas Sikhs. (Here it has to be stated that the tenth Guru is seen as both a Nirmala and an Akali Nihang for he possessed the attributes of both depending on circumstance).
 
Thus, in the early 1700s, the foundations of the Nirmala ‘Baba Daya Singh Samparda’ were laid. The illustrious ‘Sant’ (saint) leaders of this Samparda are as follows.
 
1. Bhai Daya Singh
2. Baba Sobha Singh
3. Baba Sahib Singh Bedi
4. Baba Bhag Singh
5. Baba Bir Singh Ji of Nurangabad
6. Baba Khuda Singh/Baba Maharaj Singh
7. Baba Ram Singh Ji
8. Baba Karm Singh Ji Hoti Mardan
9. Baba Aeya Singh/Baba Attar singh Reru Sahib
10. Baba Bhagwan Singh/Baba Ishar Singh/Baba Kishan Singh
11. Baba Mohinder Singh/ Baba Bhupinder Singh
 
The present leader of this great Sikh philanthropic institution is Baba Bhupinder Singh.
 
t 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 -
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.
 
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.
 
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Revision as of 15:30, 29 March 2007

Head Of D.S. Samprada - Bhupinder Singh

Time of origin: early 1700s

This is one of the traditional Sikh ‘Taksals’ (schools) of ‘Dam Dama’ (originated by the hands of Akali Nihang Guru Gobind Singh) of Nirmala origin. Today, it is also known as ‘Rara Sahib Samparda’ and is based at Jarg Sahib Gurdwara.

One particular Nirmala tradition holds that Akali Nihang Bhai Daya Singh, author of Akali Nihang ‘Rehitnama’ (code of conduct), was sanctioned by Nirmala Guru Gobind Singh to initiate his own order of Nirmalas Sikhs. (Here it has to be stated that the tenth Guru is seen as both a Nirmala and an Akali Nihang for he possessed the attributes of both depending on circumstance).

Thus, in the early 1700s, the foundations of the Nirmala ‘Baba Daya Singh Samparda’ were laid. The illustrious ‘Sant’ (saint) leaders of this Samparda are as follows.

1. Bhai Daya Singh 2. Baba Sobha Singh 3. Baba Sahib Singh Bedi 4. Baba Bhag Singh 5. Baba Bir Singh Ji of Nurangabad 6. Baba Khuda Singh/Baba Maharaj Singh 7. Baba Ram Singh Ji 8. Baba Karm Singh Ji Hoti Mardan 9. Baba Aeya Singh/Baba Attar singh Reru Sahib 10. Baba Bhagwan Singh/Baba Ishar Singh/Baba Kishan Singh 11. Baba Mohinder Singh/ Baba Bhupinder Singh

The present leader of this great Sikh philanthropic institution is Baba Bhupinder Singh.

t 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 - 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.

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.

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