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==[[Dasam Granth]]==
[[Image:Babadeepsingh4.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Baba Deep Singh - a Scholar and Soldier]]


[[Image:Dasamgranthenh.jpg|thumb|250px|Handwritten script of Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, at Syracuse, New York, U.S.A.|right]]
'''''[[BABA DEEP SINGH]]'' SHAHID (1682-1757) is one of most honoured martyrs in Sikh history and the founder of the Shahid [[Misl]] as well as of the Damdami Taksal. He was tall, strong, and uncommonly brave Sikh who was a bold and fearless saint-soldier, ever ready to risk his life for the Panth.'''


The Dasam Granth contains 1428 pages and is the collection of the writings of the 10th Patshah, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It contains his [[Jaap Sahib]], the [[Akal Ustat]] or praise of the Creator, the [[Vachitar Natak]] or Wonderful Drama, in which the Guru gives an account of his parentage, his divine mission, and the battles in which he had been engaged.  
* At eighteen, received Amrit at Anandpur Sahib in the presence of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
* He spent about 8 years and learned Gurmukhi from Bhai Mani Singh along with horse riding, archery as well as other arms training.
* Met Guru Gobind Singh at Damdama Sahib where Guru Ji asked him to start preaching Sikhism.Later became head "Granthi" at Damdama Sahib.
* Between 1705 and 1728 Baba Deep Singh and Bhai Mani Singh produced a number of hand written copies of the Guru Granth Sahib for distribution among the Sikhs.
* Fought in various wars - In about 1709, Baba Deep Singh Ji joined [[Banda Singh Bahadur]] to fight in the battle of Sirhind.
* On the outskirts of Amritsar, Baba ji and heavily outnumbered Sikhs fought two fierce battles against a Mughal force of 20,000. In the second engagement Baba Deep Singh was fatally wounded in the neck but had vowed to die in the precincts of the Golden Temple. He kept his promise and died with his severed head resting on the perkerma of [[Harimander Sahib]]
**'''[[Baba Deep Singh|Continued .....]]'''


Then come three abridged translations of the Devi Mahatamya, an episode in the Markandeya Puran, in praise of Durga the Goddess of war ([[Chandi Chritras]]: Chandi Chritra I, Chandi Chritra II, [[Chandi Ki Var]]).  
'''Last Week's Featured article: [[Message of Guru Granth Sahib]]'''
On September 1, the [[Sikhs]] will celebrate 401 years of the first installation of their holy scriptures called the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib was compiled and installed at [[Harimandir Sahib]] in Amritsar in 1604. The holy book contains hymns written by saints and scholars of different religions. The SGGS contains message for the whole of humanity. '''[[Message of Guru Granth Sahib|Continued .....]]'''
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Then follow the [[Gyan Parbodh]], or awakening of knowledge; [[Chobis Avatar]] - accounts of twenty-four incarnations of the Vishnu, according to the Hindus, and Brahrnavatar and Rudravtdr, selected because of their warlike character; the [[Shabad Hazare]]; quatrains called [[Sawaiyas]], which are religious hymns in praise of God and reprobation of idolatry and hypocrisy; the [[Khalsa Mahima]], or words in praise of the Khalsa; the [[Shastar Nam Mala]], a list of offensive and defensive weapons used in the Guru's time, with special reference to the attributes of the Creator; the [[Tria Charitar]], or tales illustrating the qualities, but principally the deceit of women; the  [[Kabiovach Bainti Chaupai]] will "absolve the suffering, pain or fear of the person, who will even once recite this Bani"; the [[Zafarnama]], containing the tenth Guru's epistle to the emporor Aurangzeb; and [[Hikayats]], several metrical tales in the Persian language.
'''Previous Featured article: [[Battle of Saragarhi]]'''
 
On September 12, the Sikhs will remember with honor the supreme sacrifice of their 21 comrades who for the security and safeguard of their country and fellow citizens willingly laid down their lives. These soldiers were inspired by the heart piercing message of their tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. '''[[Battle of Saragarhi|Continued .....]]'''
'''[[Dasam Granth|....Continued]]'''

Latest revision as of 21:54, 9 September 2005

Baba Deep Singh - a Scholar and Soldier

BABA DEEP SINGH SHAHID (1682-1757) is one of most honoured martyrs in Sikh history and the founder of the Shahid Misl as well as of the Damdami Taksal. He was tall, strong, and uncommonly brave Sikh who was a bold and fearless saint-soldier, ever ready to risk his life for the Panth.

  • At eighteen, received Amrit at Anandpur Sahib in the presence of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • He spent about 8 years and learned Gurmukhi from Bhai Mani Singh along with horse riding, archery as well as other arms training.
  • Met Guru Gobind Singh at Damdama Sahib where Guru Ji asked him to start preaching Sikhism.Later became head "Granthi" at Damdama Sahib.
  • Between 1705 and 1728 Baba Deep Singh and Bhai Mani Singh produced a number of hand written copies of the Guru Granth Sahib for distribution among the Sikhs.
  • Fought in various wars - In about 1709, Baba Deep Singh Ji joined Banda Singh Bahadur to fight in the battle of Sirhind.
  • On the outskirts of Amritsar, Baba ji and heavily outnumbered Sikhs fought two fierce battles against a Mughal force of 20,000. In the second engagement Baba Deep Singh was fatally wounded in the neck but had vowed to die in the precincts of the Golden Temple. He kept his promise and died with his severed head resting on the perkerma of Harimander Sahib

Last Week's Featured article: Message of Guru Granth Sahib On September 1, the Sikhs will celebrate 401 years of the first installation of their holy scriptures called the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib was compiled and installed at Harimandir Sahib in Amritsar in 1604. The holy book contains hymns written by saints and scholars of different religions. The SGGS contains message for the whole of humanity. Continued .....

Previous Featured article: Battle of Saragarhi On September 12, the Sikhs will remember with honor the supreme sacrifice of their 21 comrades who for the security and safeguard of their country and fellow citizens willingly laid down their lives. These soldiers were inspired by the heart piercing message of their tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Continued .....