This bani is called Vaar Sri Bhagauti or Bhagat Bhagauti Vaar, and is not to be confused with Vaar Sri Bhagauti in Dasam Sri Guru Granth which is also referred to as Chandi Di Vaar. This bani does appear in Dasam Sri Guru Granth in various old handwritten copies but not in the standard published version. Please view the attachments at the bottom...
Naveen Panth Prakash [Naveen means newer] is written by Giani Gian Singh Ji who comes from the Nirmala Sikh order, and was written in 1880 CE. This is not to be confused with Pracheen Panth Prakash [Pracheen means older] by Rattan Singh Bhangu which was written in 1804. Giani Gian Singh Ji's works are very famous in the Sikh Historical books, and it...
Bansavalinama is a historical book written in 1769 CE which goes through the history of all the Gurus. In the chapter about Guru Gobind Singh Ji the author, Kesar Singh Chibbar, explains and quotes a few passages from the rare composition Ugardanthi, which was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This is an important reference to note because there is a common misunderstanding...
Gurbilas Patshahi Dasvee [10] was written in 1751 CE by Koer Singh and covers the history of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The following passage are some instructions given to the Khalsa after the first initiation in 1699 CE at Anandpur Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh Ji instructed the Singhs with five core Rehats:ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਮੇਲ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਸੋ, ਕਛ ਕੇਸਨ ਸਦ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ । [Always] stay...
The following is a passage from Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth written by Mahan Kavi Bhai Santhok Singh Ji. Kavi Ji describes a discourse by Guru Gobind Singh Ji towards the Khalsa Sangat. Guru Sahib outlines how Khasatriya Dharam [the warrior lifestyle] had declined in India which gave way for invaders [Turks] to enter India and commit horrendous atrocities. Guru Sahib then gives a...
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself comments on the creation of the Khalsa in his Sarbloh Granth. Below are some verses that are translated.Sri Sarbloh Granth Tika, Second Volume, page 495ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਟੀਕਾ, ਭਾਗ ਦੂਜਾ, ੪੯੫ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਕੀ ਆਗਯਾ ਪਾਇ, ਪ੍ਰਗਟਿ ਭਯੋ ਰੂਪ ਮੁਨਿਵਰ ਕੋ ॥By the command of Akal Purkh, [the Khalsa was created] with the form of [sacred] Muni's.ਜਟਾ ਜੂਟ...
Press play on the play button below to listen to this beautiful passage from Sri Sarbloh Granth recited by Baba Inderjit Singh Ji, student of the late Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranvale. This beautiful passage shows Guru Gobind Singh Ji's mastery of Jori [tabla] as in this passage he includes various notes that are played while being recited as kirtan. This is just...
Bansavalinama is a book that was written by Kesar Singh Chibbar in 1769, which is 61 years after Guru Gobind Singh Ji left this world. It talks clearly about the status about Dasam Granth and quotes Dasam Granth throughout the book. On page 244 Kesar Singh explains the history of Guru-ship from Guru Nanak to the Guru Granth.------------------------------------------ਸੁਣੋ ਭਾਈ ਸਿਖੋ । ਐਸਾ ਸੰਤ...
