What does the Dasam Granth say?
Table of Contents
What does the Dasam Granth say?
The Dasam Granth contains hymns, from Hindu texts, which are a retelling of the feminine in the form of goddess Durga, an autobiography, letters to others such as the Mughal emperor, as well as reverential discussion of warriors and theology.
Who gave Sikh state concept?
According to Sikh tradition, Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and subsequently led by a succession of nine other Gurus.
Where is the original copy of Guru Granth Sahib placed?
Gurdwara Thum Sahib
The original Guru Granth Sahib is in the possession of the Sodhi family of Kartarpur village, and is placed at Gurdwara Thum Sahib. The Sodhis are descendants of Guru Arjan Dev and Kartarpur was founded by him in 1598.
What is the ancestry of Sikh Gurus?
The Sikh gurus were descendants of Luv Kush the sons of mythological king Rama According to the writer of Bachitra Natak the ancestry of all the Gurus is linked to the Hindu mythological god Rama . Writer of Bachitra Natak writes that two sons of this mythological Rama; Luv and Kush ruled over the Punjab.
What happened to the Dasam Granth of Guru Gobind Singh?
On the night of 5 December 1705 AD, Guru Gobind Singh left his court in Anandpur, after a long siege by Hindu and Muslim armies. During this departure, the Guru’s possessions, including both the Dasam Granth and Vidiya Sar, were carried away by the strong current of the flooding Sarsa stream.
What is the history of Dasam (tenth) Guru?
The History of Dasam (tenth) Guru’s compositions (bani) begins with the time when these compositions were verbally spoken, composed and compiled by Guru Gobind Singh. These compositions in the form of booklets and Granths were created over various periods of the Guru’s life.
How was Sikh history written in the 17th century?
There were very few attempts of writing Sikh history in this period in the 17th Century. Many of the compositions of Guru Gobind Singh were spread across India by Sikhs and a few more were shared by Mata Sundri at Delhi. Sikhs had access to various pothis (booklets) of Guru Gobind Singh’s writings.