Katha on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji based on the Sri Gur Pertap Suraj Granth

Katha Gurpertap Suraj Granth Raas 4

Kavi Santokh Singh Ji eulogises the 11 Gurus before commencement of Raas 4 and introduction of Chandu, a minister in Mughal court is covered.

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Chandu sends a matchmaker Pandit to look for a groom for his daughter, Sada Kaur (AKA Jaswanti)

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When the Pandit returns with the proposal of Sri Hargobind Sahib for Sada Kaur. Chandu in ego claims that the Pandit has been unfair to him that he has gotten his daughter married to a household much lower than his but agrees to have the engagement. A Sikh hears such words and discusses it with the local Sanggat of Delhi. A Gurmatta is made to send a letter to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji for Guru Ji and Amritsar's Sanggat aware of Chandu's point of view of Guru's House.

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On the other hand, preparations are underway for Sri Hargobind Sahib's engagement. The whole city is joyous and is assisting one another to make it a grand engagement.

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As the letter from Delhi reaches Amritsar, the messenger is asked to read the letter aloud in Sanggat. Hearing the contents, the Sanggat is infuriated and pleads to Guru Ji that Chandu is undeserving of such relationship. Guru Ji calls of the engagement

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The Sikhs of Dalla Village had many prominent Sikhs. Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji asks the villagers on the names of Sikhs who had served the previous Gurus. The villagers humbly reply, , “Bhai Lalo Ji and Bhai Dhira Ji who were complete in Sikhi on whom you showered your blessings upon were from the times of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Even Bhai Behlo Ji is from this area - all of these Sikhs are from the time of Sri Guru Amar Das Ji. There was a Sikh named Bhai Paro Ji who was a beloved of Sri Guru Amar Das Ji. Bhai Sahib would always remain in the will of Guru Sahib without any complain. Bhai Paro’s faith on the Guru was unshakable until there was a point where Sri Guru Amar Das Ji wished to pass the Guruship to Bhai Sahib Ji, to which he declined. Bhai sahib said “Guru Sahib Ji, let me remain as a Sikh as there is nothing more blissful. I want to keep serving you.” Guru Sahib Ji said, “if you wish for this, please go to your village and leave your body. You will attain oneness with the Guru.” Bhai Paro Ji did exactly this. Before that, Bhai Sahib Ji donated all his belongings to everyone and directed his family to give his horse to Guru Sahib. This horse was later given to Sri Guru Ram Das Ji by Guru Amar Das Ji. Bhai Narayan Das was from the lineage of Bhai Paro Ji, whose daughter is now married to Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. 

All the Sikhs gathered and requested Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji to bless the village with His remembrance. Guru Ji was very pleased and agreed to the request.  Thousands of Sikhs were present at the time and Guru Sahib gave an abundance of blessings and many gifts to those present. In the evening, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Sri Hargobind Sahib Ji and the Sikhs proceeded to Bhai Narayan Das’ house for langgar where everyone was served with love.
3 hours before sunset, Guru Sahib Ji headed towards the east and wished to now present the Sanggat with a memorabilia. Satguru Ji said they would dig a well here and did the groundbreaking after an Ardas. Guru Sahib Ji dug enough to provide with the dimensions of the well. Guru Ji then asked Bhai Salo Ji to stay back in Dalla and oversee the work of the well. Guru Ji said whoever has any wish, he will be granted of it at this place. Saying this Guru Sahib went back to their residences.

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 13

Corresponding to 21 Vaisakh 1762Bk (1705CE), An Exceptional Battle of Mukatsar was fought by 40 Sikhs against an attack by 25,000 Mughals. Sikhs won this battle within mere 3 Hours & 45 Minutes. This saga concludes with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s unparalled blessings.
References have been taken from, Gurbilas Patshahi 10 (Koer Singh & Sukha Singh), Guru Kian Sakhian, Sri Gur Pad Prem Perkash and Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth.

Katha Battle Of Mukatsar- A Descriptive Account

On 1st of Jeth 1767 Bikarmi (1710 CE), the dream and thirst of every Sikh to avenge the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzade was quenched when Nishan Sahib was raised over Sirhind and Wazir Khan punished to death. In order to achieve this mission, 6,000 Sikhs laid down their lives in this battle which marked the dawn of Khalsa Raj in Punjab.

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