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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Mata Daya Kaur Ji gave a lot of love to their newly wed son in law, Sri Hargobind Sahib Ji. 3 days had passed in Dalla when Bhai Narayan Das Ji gave gifts to Mata Damodari Ji. It was time to leave Dalla. Bhai Sahib Ji said to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, “Maharaj, I am a beggar and you are the giver. I have done the most to my capability and given my daughter to serve you. You are the master of orphans like me. Please protect me in this life and the next as I have only taken your support. I fall at your sanctuary O benevolent Guru. I am not capable of being equal to you and will never even attempt to do so. I am a grain of sand whereas you are a mountain Satguru Ji! You have kept my honour and blessed me by coming into my house.” 
Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji replied, “Well done Narayan Das, you have gave us so much and served us so well. Yet, you choose to remain humble.” The chariot to bring Mata Damodari Ji was then called for and everyone stood watching Mata Ji leave with tears in their eyes. Bhai Narayan Das and his brothers walked along with Guru Ji’s procession for quite a distance until Guru Sahib stopped and asked them to return to the village. The procession then moved forward towards Sri Amritsar Sahib. Satguru Ji then reached Goindwal Sahib where they were welcomed by Baba Mohri Ji and Baba Mohan Ji. Before leaving, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji invited Baba Mohan Ji to Amritsar to have darshan of Sri Harmandir Sahib and Sri Aad Granth Sahib. Baba Mohan Ji agreed and was followed by Baba Mohri Ji, Baba Sansram Ji and Baba Anand Ji. Towards the evening, the procession reached Khadur Sahib where Baba Datu Ji requested Guru Ji’s to stay. Guru Ji expressed their wish to move forward with the journey after Langgar. The procession spent this night at Tarn Taran Sahib. The journey was continued on the next day and the entire city of Amritsar knew of the procession’s arrival and rushed to welcome everyone. Mata Ganga Ji rushed to greet Guru Sahib and Sri Hargobind Sahib Ji.

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 14

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.

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 14

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