Tarna Dal and Buddha Dal

After Deevan Darbara Singh Ji left this mortal world, two jathe or battalions in the form of Tarna Dal and Buddha Dal were formed. Tarna Dal was made up of five sections each having a jathedar. Baba Deep Singh Ji was appointed one of the jathedars by the Sikhs..There were 2000 horse mounted Gursikhs in Baba Deep Singh Ji's jatha.When Maaser Rangarh was disrespecting the holy precincts of Sri harimandir Sahib,Jathedar Buddha Singh Ji from Baba Deep Singh Ji's jatha sent Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji to avenge the sacrilege that was occuring in Sri Harimandir Sahib.Masarh Rangarh had converted the Darbar Sahib into a dancing hall for prostitutes .Bhai Sukha Singh Ji and Mehtab Singh Ji decapitated the head of Masarh Rangarh and placed his decapitated head at the feet of Jathedar Budha Singh Ji.Baba Ji heard news of Jahan Khan continuing atrocities against the Sikhs and the sacred sarowar or pool of nectar Sri Harimandir Sahib .Baba Deep Singh Ji reached Taran tarn Sahib and bathed in the holy sarowar along with a jatha of 500 Sikhs, all wearing clothes in the sacred colour of saffron and ready for battle. After making Karah Parshad, an offering made before Guru Ji using butte, sugar,flour, water and gurbani, and making the following ardass, "Until Shri Harimandir Sahib Ji is liberated from the tyrants, I will not become Shaheed". Baba Ji along with their jatha set off for Sri Harimandir Sahib.

Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa;Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Baba Ji was born in the villsge of Pahuvind district Amritsar in the year 1682.

Baba Ji's fathers name was Bhagtu Ji and his mother's name was Mata Jionee Ji. From a young age, Baba ji practised reciting Gurbani, singing kirtan and doing sangat of fellow Gursikhs. morning and night.Baba Ji regularly practised horse riding and training in weapons.Baba Ji had a loving and outstanding personality.The people of his locality gave Baba Ji much respect because of his relgious nature.

After the battle of Mukatsar, Guru Gobind Singh Ji reached Sabo ki Talwandi which Guru Ji later renamed as Guru Ki Kanshi or Damdama Sahib or place of resting.Guru Gobind Singh Ji compileed the final versionor Damdami Bir of Guru Granth Sahib Ji here.Shaheed BHai Mani Singh Ji scribed all that Guru Ji uttered from memory.Baba Deep Singh Ji carried out the seva of providing the paper, pensand ink for this great task of preparing the final volume of Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Baba Deep Singh Ji carried out this seva with utmost love and respect. When Guru Gobind Singh Ji left for Hazoor Sahib,Baba Deep Singh Ji accompanied him. Baba Ji was one of the panj pyares when Guru Ji gave Gurgaddi to Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Nanded Along with Babna Deep Singh Ji, Pyare Dharam Singh Ji, Bhai Ha Singh Ji, Bhai Santokh Singh JI, And Bhai Gurbhaksh Singh Ji Shaheed took place in this great sewa and completed the ardas that conferred GUrgaddi upon Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Guru Khalsa Pantyh. Before Guru Ji's demise, Guru Ji requeted Baba Deep Singh Ji to treturn to Damdama Sahib and continue the taaksaal that taught Gursikhs the correct meanings and pronunciations of Gurbani. All the other Gurdwaras at Damdama Sahib were put under the management of Baba Deep Singh Ji. Here Baba Ji prepared pothis or anthalogies and sent them to numerous Sikh shrines and thus made a massive effect on promoting and spreading the message of the Sikh Gurus.Baba Ji also assisted Baba Banda Singh Ji Bahadhur in all of his battles between 1708 and 1715.

Baba Ji was not only a scholar in Gurmukhi but also a scholar of persian and arabic. Baba Ji got prepareda saroop of Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Arabic and sent it to the Middle east. This was a greatt service done by Baba Ji for mankind.

The gursuikhs of the Panth held Baba Deep Singh Ji in great rverence. Baba Ji was a great scholar, philosopher and saint soldier.The title of Nawab given to Bhai Sahib Kapoor Singh Ji by Zakariya Khan, ourt of respect was placed before the feet of the Punj Pyare before being taken up.

33 swaiyes fro the mouth of the tenth King, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

In the first swaiye Guru Gobind Singh Ji explains;

He whoever dwells on the Divine Light never puts his faith on anyone but God.

He who has complete faith and love for God does not even by mistake put faith in fasts,the dead and and monuments of the dead and hermitages

he who considers pilgrimage centres. charity, actsof pity, austerities and restraints all futile if devoid of love for one

And He. in whom burns the perfect light is the Pure One or Khalsa; consider all others as impure.

33 swaiyes fro the mouth of the tenth King, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

33 swaiyes fro the mouth of the tenth King, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Sikh Festivals

Vaisakhi Sikh festival which marks the birthday of the Khalsa nation.

Diwali Festival of lights which marks the arrival of the sixthy Guru , Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji at Amritsar after being released from internment.

Gurpurbs mark birthdays, martyrdoms and connected occasions.

the Five Beloved OnES

Panj Pyare -The first five ordained into the new order of the Khalsa.Namely, Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam Singh, Bhai Himmat Singh. Bhai Sahib Singh And Bhai Mohkam Singh.

THe Five K's or Kakkars

KESH or uncut hair.Hair are God given and the natural order of god. By keeping unshorn hair in a natural way is acceptance of God's wil and by doing so a Sikh confirms his faith in God's wisdom

KANGHA A wooden comb. A special wooden comb , symbo of cleanliness and care.

KARA An iron bangle. A symbol of strength. unity a bond with the Guru of an ideal behaviour. A constant reminder of handcuffs if tempted by geed , lust, love, anger or egoism

KIRPAN A small sword.A symbol of righteousness.For the first time in the history of mankind, Guru Gobind Singh Ji restricted the use of the sword for defence only. Never to be used for offence. It is used only for the defenceless and weak.

KACHHEHRA A special pair of shorts which are symbolic of a high moral character and are a very comfortable pair of shorts.


FOUR CHIEF VICES

An initated Sikh must not indulge in any of the following chief vices;

1.Removing hair from any part of he body
2.Using intoxicants(cigarettes,alcohol, any form of tobacco etc
3.Eating of Kutha or meat
4.Committing adultery

Marriages of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

When Guru Ji reached the age of 18, his personality and beauty reached its peak. He was very attractive. Guru Ji was of medium build and slim. Guru Ji's beautiful face was showing the first signs of very fine facial hair. He is said to have possessed such an attractive personality tht anyone who saw him could not resist hugging him.

Mata Gujri,the mother of guru Sahib Ji thought that it was time to marry Guru Sahib Ji. Guru Gobind Singh Ji got married to Mata Sindari Saroop from Lahore on Vaisakhi day 1684. The climate prevailing in the country did not allow Guru Ji to go to lahore, instead the marriage took place at Guru Ka Lahore. According to the Mahan Kosh Granth, Guru Ji's wife Mata Sundari Ji was from Lahore.She was the daughter of Bhai Ram Saran Kumrau Patri . Many thought that this was Guru Sahib Ji's second marriage but it seems more than likely that Mata Sundari Ji's name prior to marriage was Mata Jito Ji. It was most likely ji that Guru Ji named her Sundari Saroop.Two different names led to the assumption of two different marriages and hence two different partners.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji's early childhood

Bhikhan Shah or Bhikh Shah was a well revered Muslim Mystic fakir from nagar Siana. He was absorbed in deep meditation when He became aware of the incarnation of Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Patna Sahib.Bhikhan Shah today bowed towards the direction of Patna Sahib instead of Mecca.This act was considered by his followers to be contrary to the way of Islam but nevertheless Bhikhan Shah remained steadfast in his beliefs that the Son of God had today taken physical birth at Patna Sahib today.

Bhikhan Shahwas born in 1637 at village Siana in Kainthal district Karnal but chose to reside at Thuska. Hr received Thuska as a jagir from the Mughals.

Bhikhan Shah being a Sayyd Mir was also known by the title of Thuskha Mir Ji. Bhikhan Shah's mother Shah Mira Bhikha was from Sadaura.Rosn Oud Daula had given to Bhikhan Shah 24 villages.

Bhikhan Shah at once left for the city of Patna to take a glimpse of the child Guru. Pir ji was anxious to find out ofwhich , Islam and Hinduism Guru Ji favoured.. Pir Ji placed before the child Guru three earthen pots filled with water, milk and indian sweets respectively.The water symbolised Islam,;milk symbolised Hinduism and the sweets righteousness. Islam was entangled in narrow mindeedness and strict religious laws, hence the water.Water is only of use when enclosed in a container.Hinduism lay stress on pure actions hence the milk.

When Bhikhan Shah arrived in Patna, He took a glimpse of the child Guru and placed before the child Guru two earthen vessels containing indian sweets. Bhikhan Shah subsequently placed before the child guru , the earthen pots containing water and milk.Guru Ji knocked both of them empty with his gentle feet. Everyone looked dumbfounded and Bhikhan Shah stepped forward and issed Guru Ji's feet. Bhikhqan Shah became convinced that Guru Ji did not favour either Hinduism or Islam but instead defended righteousness.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji explains in one of his compositions taken from his writings Akal Ustat or Utterings of Praise of the Almighty that the temple and mosque are the same.

The Child guru would visit the River Ganges and bless it with his feet. Guru Ji would playfully empty out the pitchers of those taking bath in the River Ganges.Guru Ji stressed that the water of the ganges was of no use for the cleansing of the soul. Guru Ji further explained that superstitions and rituals had taken man very far away from true religion.Guru Ji offered a coin given to him by his mother to the water.

A blessed soul with the name of Shiv Dutt saw in the guru the very image of the Hindu Avatar Sri Ram Chander Ji. The people of patna were very convinced that the child Guru was an incarnation of the Hindu avatar Sri Ram Chander and that the child guru was responsible for the death of the evil king Ravan.

Wherever the child Guru stood in the river, The River Ganges would rise up and touch the feet of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Ji would organise mock battles between the children. Those victorious were awarded prizes by the Guru's mother and maternal uncle. Small arrows, swords and shields were prepared specially