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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Guru Ji recites a Shabad present at Ang 577 to Baba Datu Ji and Baba Mohan Ji to alleviate the disease of Haumai. Both then uttered the benevolent nature of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji where they have gifted the entire humanity, Sri Adi Granth Sahib Ji which will stay till the end of time. 
The relatives started discussing on the absence of Prithi Chand from the wedding of Sri Hargobind Ji. Guru Ji told all that he had tried multiple times to resolve the difference even though he tried to murder Sri Hargobind 3 times in the past. Guru Ji continues by saying Prithi Chand is deceitful and He longer wishes to pursue any efforts to convince Prithi. All the relatives and Sikhs present showed their disgust at Prithi. 
Five (5) days passed after arrival at Amritsar and all relatives decides to leave for their abodes. Baba Datu Ji with his wife returns to Khadur Sahib. Baba Mohan, Baba Mohri and Baba Sansram and Baba Anand Ji returns to Goindwal Sahib. 
Baba Krishan Chand and Mata Dhanvanti Ji (in-laws of Guru Arjan Dev Ji) stayed for another 8 days before returning to their house at Mau Village. 

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 15

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 15

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