Sri Dasam Granth Sahib of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib

The Relationship between Sri Dasam Granth and Bachitra Natak Granth - Gurinder Singh Mann

The Relationship between Sri Dasam Granth and Bachitra Natak Granth

Gurinder Singh Mann

(Leicester)

Sri Dasam Granth was written by the tenth preceptor, Guru Gobind Singh which in recent times has seen much interest. The compositions within Sri Dasam Granth were written between 1680 and 1705 in places like Anandpur and Paonta Sahib. The internal dating within the compositions of Sri Dasam Granth refers to the locations and dates of compilation [1]. We are lucky to have this information, as we have no internal parameters within Sri Guru Granth Sahib as to when the banis were written.

However recently there have been some misunderstandings on the various names of Sri Dasam Granth and I wanted to correct some of these based on manuscript evidence and analysis of Sikh literature. One of these includes the name of Sri Dasam Granth and its relationship to the Bachitra Natak Granth. In order to do this it is imperative to look at the compositions which form the published version of the Sri Dasam Granth [2]. This includes the following:

Write comment (0 Comments)

"ਹਮ ਇਹ ਕਾਜ ਜਗਤ ਮੋ ਆਏ" - Darshan Singh Ragi performs keertan and katha from Bachittar Natak (recorded 1984)

(Recorded in 1984)

Related Keertan from Bachittar Natak

Urging the Sikhs, particularly the youth, to prepare for 'Dharam Yudh' (struggle for righteousness) after the attack on Sri Harimandir Sahib in 1984, Darshan Singh Ragi performs keertan and katha of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's 'Apni Katha' from Bachittar Natak. Darshan Singh explains the meaning of 'Dharam' by quoting from Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's bani. He explains how Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's bani makes one a complete 'Sant Sipahi' and prepares him for 'Dharam Yudh'.

ਹਮ ਇਹ ਕਾਜ ਜਗਤ ਮੋ ਆਏ ॥ ਧਰਮ ਹੇਤ ਗੁਰਦੇਵਿ ਪਠਾਏ ॥
I have been sent into this world by the Preceptor-Lord to propagate Dharma (righteousness).

ਜਹਾਂ ਤਹਾਂ ਤੁਮ ਧਰਮ ਬਿਥਾਰੋ ॥ ਦੁਸਟ ਦੋਖੀਅਨਿ ਪਕਰਿ ਪਛਾਰੋ ॥੪੨॥
The Lord asked me to spread Dharma, and vanquish the tyrants and evil-minded persons. 42.

ਯਾਹੀ ਕਾਜ ਧਰਾ ਹਮ ਜਨਮੰ ॥ ਸਮਝ ਲੇਹੁ ਸਾਧੂ ਸਭ ਮਨਮੰ ॥
I have taken birth of this purpose, the saints should comprehend this in their minds.

ਧਰਮ ਚਲਾਵਨ ਸੰਤ ਉਬਾਰਨ ॥ ਦੁਸਟ ਸਭਨ ਕੋ ਮੂਲ ਉਪਾਰਨ ॥੪੩॥
(I have been born) to spread Dharma, and protect saints, and root out tyranny. 43.

---------------------------------------------

ਪੜਿਆ ਹੋਵੈ ਗੁਨਹਗਾਰੁ ਤਾ ਓਮੀ ਸਾਧੁ ਨ ਮਾਰੀਐ ॥

'Prof' Darshan Singh Ragi was excommunicated from the Sikh Panth in January 2010 for his blasphemous remarks on the life of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Throughout his career, first as a 'Ragi' and later the 'Jathedar', Darshan Singh had performed keertan and katha from the bani of Dasam Pita. During the turbulent years following Operation Bluestar in 1984, Darshan Singh regularly performed keertan from the 'Beer Ras' Bani enshrined in Sri Dasam Granth and incited the Sikh youth to take up resistance.

However, two decades later, Darshan Singh changed his faith. He not only started opposing the bani of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, but also used derogatory language for the same bani he once performed keertan and katha of.

Till date the turncoat Ragi has not explained to the panth why and how he decided to choose the path of a 'Guru Dokhi'.

In one of his loose arguments justifying his latest stance he said that earlier when he used to do the keertan of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's bani he did not understand the meaning of the bani, and was only doing the keertan as "any other Ragi", relying only on Amrit Keertan pothi.

However, this lie and an absurd excuse is soon exposed when one listens to his earlier recordings where he not only performs keertan but very articulately also does the katha of the bani in the light of Gurmat. It is quite clear that Darshan Singh was well versed with the actual content and purpose of bani contained in Sri Dasam Granth, which he now shamelessly denies.

Now what really has transpired between the turncoat Ragi and his intellect that lead to his own downfall and his ultimate exit from the Sikh fold is anyone's guess.

Darshan Singh has been shown the door by the panth. And as expected from the renegade Ragi, he still continues to create confusion. The panth needs to be vigilant and have the relevant information at their disposal. And this is a similar attempt.

Write comment (0 Comments)

"ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਨੂੰ" - S. Ishmeet Singh performs keertan from 'Khayaal Patshahi 10', "Mitar Piyare Nu"

Late S. Ishmeet Singh performs keertan from 'Khayaal Patshahi 10'

ਖਯਾਲ ਪਾ.10

Khayaal Patshahi 10

ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਨੂੰ ਹਾਲ ਮੁਰੀਦਾ ਦਾ ਕਹਿਣਾ ॥

Please tell the dear friend - the Lord - the plight of his disciples.

ਤੁਧੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਰੋਗੁ ਰਜਾਈਆ ਦਾ ਓਢਣ ਨਾਗ ਨਿਵਾਸਾ ਦੇ ਰਹਿਣਾ ॥

Without you the use of rich blankets is like a disease and the comfort of the house is like living with snakes.

ਸੂਲ ਸੁਰਾਹੀ ਖੰਜਰ ਪਿਆਲਾ ਬਿੰਗ ਕਸਾਈਆਂ ਦਾ ਸਹਿਣਾ ॥

Our water pitchers are like stakes of torture and our cups have edges like daggers. Your neglect is like the suffering of animals at the hands of butchers.

ਯਾਰੜੇ ਦਾ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸਂਥਰੁ ਚੰਗਾ ਭਠ ਖੇੜਿਆ ਦਾ ਰਹਿਣਾ ॥

Our Beloved Lord's straw bed is more pleasing to us than living in costly furnace-like mansions.

Write comment (0 Comments)

ਜਲੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ ਥਲੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ - Bhai Gurmej Singh performs keertan from Akal Ustat

Bhai Gurmej Singh (Hazoori Ragi Sri Harimandir Sahib, Sri Amritsar) performs keertan from Akal Ustat

ਤ੍ਵਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ ਲਘੂ ਨਿਰਾਜ ਛੰਦ ॥
BY THY GRACE. LAGHU NIRAAJ STANZA

ਜਲੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ ਥਲੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ ਉਰੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ ਬਨੇ ਹਰੀ ॥੧॥੫੧॥
The Lord is in water. The Lord is on land. The Lord is in the heart. The Lord is in the forests.1.51.

ਗਿਰੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ ਗੁਫੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ ਛਿਤੇ ਹਰੀ ॥ ਨਭੇ ਹਰੀ ॥੨॥੫੨॥
The Lord is in he mountains. The Lord is in the cave. The Lord is in the earth. The Lord is in the sky. 2.52.

Write comment (0 Comments)