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If you read my post correctly you would see I said AND OTHER THINGS such as jhatka... No where did I say Jhatka, Bhang is part of Vedant. I am not denying Vedant that comes under Gurmat. Stop ruining this thread.

I don't recall mentioning that the Taksal does not have nirmala influence. All I said was that it promotes and follows Gurmat more so than any other samparda. The other sampardas are heavily influenced by vedant, more so than the Taksal is. The Taksal has enough bibek budhi (in most cases) to seperate itself from Vedant Manmat, and other things such as Jhatka, Bhang, Aarti Pooja etc.

I only want to ask to know what Baba Hari Singh thinks about this. I do not believe in this 3 states of Brahmgian. Makes no sense to me. Is that why Baba Jagjit Singh Harkholwale says Krishan is God and in Sachkhand and Taksal says he is NOT God and NOT in Sachkhand? Taksal promotes far more Gurmat than any other Samparda. The rest are stuck in Vedant Manmat.

Baba Hari Singh studied from the Taksal, so he promotes Kes as Kakkar, as that is what the Taksal believes. I did hear him in Katha say Kes is Kakkar and not Keski. It is in one of the Katha called Rehat, can't recall which one.

Also can you ask Baba Jee about Three kinds of Brahmgianis? Mastane,Divane, and Daane? As them when Sants reach a certain Avastha they don't have to follow rehat such as wearing Kakkars (kirpan) etc. Ask if this real, or just made up. Can a Gursikh ever remove his/her kirpan, no matter what their avastha is? I'll tell you what he's going to say about that. I've heard him talk about this. He'll say: Kes is Kakkar, but tying a Keski is very good.

Baba Jee did Katha about raagmala a few times, when will all of the recordings be uploaded?

Can you ask Baba Jee the history of Sarbloh Bibek? Where it started by who etc? And if Sant Gurbachan Singh kept it at all? Should it be kept these days?

How in the world can we accept wearing Jewellery as Gurmat. We cannot conform Gurmat to our needs, Gurmat is Rigid. There is no Two sides to Gurmat, that statement is ridiculous. I quote Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Here: ( I translated the following from Gurmat Rehat Maryada) ਸਹਜਿ ਸੰਤੋਖਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੀਆ ਮਿਠਾ ਬੋਲਣੀ ॥ They should not wear any jewelry; they should make Truth and Contentment their jewelry. ਭਰਤਾ ਕਹੈ ਸੁ ਮਾਨੀਐ ਏਹੁ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ਬਣਾਇ ਰੀ ॥ Their jewelry is listening to what their husband says and nothing else. Make your virtues your jewelry, do not wear other jewelry. Those that wear very shiny cloths their minds do not remain good, they get filled with vikaars (kaam, krodh, lobh, moh, hunkar). Guru Jee has not given us permission to wear red cloths. Our cloths should be plain and simple and our food should be plain and simple. Guru Jee says ਮਨੁ ਮੋਤੀ ਜੇ ਗਹਣਾ ਹੋਵੈ And ਨਿਵਣੁ ਸੁ ਅਖਰੁ ਖਵਣੁ ਗੁਣੁ ਜਿਹਬਾ ਮਣੀਆ ਮੰਤੁ ॥ ਏ ਤ੍ਰੈ ਭੈਣੇ ਵੇਸ ਕਰਿ ਤਾਂ ਵਸਿ ਆਵੀ ਕੰਤੁ ॥੧੨੭॥ Keep humility, be patient never get angry at others, always speak sweetly. These three virtues always have them and the fourth one is to stay in fear of your husband. Always consider your husband to be with you at all times. If he is gone far away do not indulge in vikaars (kam krodh lobh moh hunkar).

The following are some pictures I have collected of a Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Saroop that is approximately 200 years old. This is the Bani of our Father, Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee Maharaj. By not accepting it as our Pitha Jee's Bani- as Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee says- ਅਸੀਂ ਦੋਸ਼ ਦੇ ਭਾਗੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਬਣਨਾ ਚੋਂਦੇ! I already have millions upon millions of Sins on my head, I do not want to add more sins unnecessarily onto that bundle by not accepting the Bani of my Father. Dhan Dhan Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Jee! Please view and share, the pictures are on Flickr at this link: The Pictures are in no particular order:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ ਪੰਜਾਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਸਾਹ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਨਾ http://gurmatbodh.bl.../blog-post.html Do not trust these groups because they have left the Guru and have become Beymukhs. Doing Sangat of them one will also become a Beymukh. ੧. ਮੀਣੇ: Sri Guru Ram Daas Jee called Prithi Chand a Meena and disowned him: ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਮੁਹੁ ਕਾਲੈ ਮੀਣਾ ॥੧॥ The True Guru is the True emperor and the faces of the dissemblers are blackened.(1) ਤਿਉ ਦਰਗਹਿ ਮੀਣਾ ਮਾਰੀਐ ਕਰਿ ਕੂੜੁ ਕੁਪਤਾ ॥੨॥ Thus, the dissembler out of his own hypocrisis is beaten hollow in the court of the Lord. ਖੋਟੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮੀਣਿਆ ਦੁਖ ਦੇਂਦੀ ਮਿਤੈ ॥੫॥ Similarly, dissembler's company causes suffering for their friends These are the sinners that tried to kill Sri Guru Har Gobind Sahib Jee as a child, by poisoning him, by letting a snake loose in the same room as him. When Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee Maharaaj came to the Malwa region of Punjab Prithi Chand's descendants did a Benti to Guru Jee: Maharaaj Jee, we have been separated from the Guru Ghar, how can we reunite with you? Guru Jee replied: If you take amrit you will be accepted back into the Guru Ghar, whoever takes amrit will be our brothers. Bhai Chaupa Singh states in his Rehatnama: ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਸਿਖ ਹੋਵੈ, ਪੰਜਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਤਾ ਨਾ ਕਰੈ। ਵਰਤਣ ਭੀ ਨਾ ਕਰੈ- ਪਹਿਲੇ ਮੀਣੇ, ਦੂਜੇ ਰਾਮਰਾਈਏ, ਤੀਜੇ ਕੂੜੀਮਾਰ, ਚੌਥੇ ਭੱਦਣੀ (ਮੋਨੇ), ਪੰਜਵੇਂ ਮਸੰਦ। A Guru's Sikh must never associate with these 5: Meene, Raam Raaeeai, those that kill their daughters, those that cut their hair, and Masands. ੨. ਮਸੰਦ: These people collected money in the name of Guru Sahib and mis-used it for their own self-fish needs. Bhai Prahlad Singh says in his Rehatnama: ਕਾਰ ਭੇਟ ਸੁਖ ਮੰਨਤ ਕਰ, ਜੋ ਸਿਖ ਚਿਤ ਭਰਮਾਇ, ਸੋ ਸਾਕਤ ਪਾਪੀ ਸਦਾ, ਬਿਕਟ ਰੂਪ ਹੋਇ ਜਾਇ ।੧੯। ਕੁੜੀ ਮਾਰ ਮਸੰਦ ਜੋ, ਮੀਣੇ ਕਾ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ, ਲਏ ਜੁ ਇਨ ਕੇ ਹਾਥ ਕਾ, ਜਨਮ ਗਵਾਵਹਿ ਬਾਅਦ ।੨੦। Clear instructions are given here for Sikh to never associate with Masands, Meene, those that kill their daughters, even taking there food is forbidden. In the Book Rehatnamai by Piara Singh Padam these instructions are given: ਮਸੰਦਾ ਨੋ ਮੰਨਣਾ ਨਹੀ, ਗੁਰੂ ਸੰਗਤ ਕੀ ਬਹੁੜੀ ਕਰੇਗਾ। ਮਸੰਦ ਮਸੰਦੀਏ ਦੇ ਮਰਣੇ ਪਰਣੇ, ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਸਿਖ ਨਾਹੀ ਬੈਠਣਾ। ਮਸੰਦ ਅਰੁ ਮਸੰਦੀਏ ਨਾਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਪੁ ਨਹੀ ਕਰਣਾ, ਹੋਰ ਵਧੀਕ ਦਿਕਤਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਕਰਣੀ, ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਨਾ। ਜੋ ਸਿਖ ਮਿਲੈ ਸੋ ਮੇਲਿ ਲੈਣਾ। ੩ .ਧੀਰ ਮੱਲੀਏ: The older son of Baba Gurditta Jee and Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Jee's older Brother, Dhir Mal, was jealous at the fact that Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Jee had gotten Gurta Gaddi, and had set up his own Dera, claiming to be the Guru at Sri Kartarpur Sahib. Gursikhs kicked him out of Sri Kartarpur Sahib. Then later on he set himself as a Guru at Baba Bakale, when Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib had gotten Gurta Gaddi. Then out of jealousy he attempted to assassinate Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Jee, by telling a Masand by the name of Sheenhe someone to shoot a gun at Guru Jee ਕਰਤ ਰਹਯੋ ਜਬਿ ਧੀਰ ਮੱਲ, ਤਬਿ ਗੁਰ ਧਰਿ ਕਛੁ ਰੋਸ। ਕਹਯੋ ਜੁ ਬਰਤੈ ਤਾਹਿਂ ਸੋਂ, ਲਗੈ ਤਿਸੈ ਸਿਖ ਦੋਸ ।।੨੩੭।। (Sri Gur Panth Parkash Bisram 26, First Part, Page 817) For this reason Sikhs do not trust, or do Sangat of those that believe in Dhir Mal. ੪ .ਰਾਮਰਾਈਏ- The older son of Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Jee was jealous with the 8th and 9th Gurus. To please the worldly king Aurengzeb, he changed a Gurbani Tuk from : ਮਿਟੀ ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨ ਕੀ ਪੇੜੈ ਪਈ ਕੁਮ੍ਆਿਰ ॥ to "ਮਿਟੀ ਬੇਈਮਾਨ ਕੀ" For this reason Guru Sahib Jee kicked him out of the Guru Ghar (Sikh Panth) and told his Gursikhs not to associate with him. The Khalsa does not associate with these people. ਰਹਿਤ ਏਹੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ੧. ਮਸੰਦੀਏ ੨. ਧੀਰ ਮੱਲੀਏ ੩. ਰਾਮਰਾਈਏ ੪. ਸਿਰ ਮੁੰਡਤ, ਇਹਨਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਵਰਤਣਾ ਨਹੀਂ । This is the Rehat, do no associate with these people. ( Rehat Nama Bhai Daya Singh Jee, Page 70) ੫. ਗੰਗੂ ਸ਼ਾਹੀਏ (ਹਿੰਦਾਲੀਇ )- The Masand that shot at Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Jee and Gangoo Shah who sold the small Sahibjadey and Mata Gujar Kaur Jee out to Vazeer Khan. The Khalsa does not associate with their lineage and family. These Five groups are not to be associated with by the Khalsa. If any of them come to the Panj Pyare and take Amrit, and accept Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee as their Guru, then they are our Brothers. ਪੰਜਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਮੇਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਨਾ The Khalsa Does not eat or drink with these people: [/left] ੧. ਨੜੀਮਾਰ- Those that use Tobacco, smoke cigarettes, drink Alcohol and use other Intoxicants. Never eat or drink with them. ੨. ਕੁੜੀ ਮਾਰ- Those that kill their Daughters at birth. (In Modern Perspective, this would include Abortion.) ਦੋਹਰਾ ਮੀਣੇ ਔਰ ਮਸੰਦੀਏ, ਮੋਨਾ ਕੁੜੀ ਜੋ ਮਾਰ ਹੋਇ ਸਿਖ ਵਰਤਨ ਕਰਹਿ, ਅੰਤ ਕਰੇਗੁ ਖੁਆਰ Meene, Masands, those that cut their hair, and kill their daughters. If a Sikh associates with any of these he/she will be ruined. (Rehatnama Bhai Prehlaad Singh Jee) ਕੁੜੀ ਮਾਰ ਆਦਿਕ ਹੈਂ ਜੇਤੇ ਮਨ ਤੇ ਦੂਰ ਤਿਆਗੇ ਤੇਤੇ All those that kill their daughters, stay far far away from them. (Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh Jee) ੩ .ਲੜਕੀਆਂ ਵੇਚਣ ਵਾਲੇ - Those that sell their daughters during weddings. ਸਾਈ ਪੁਤ੍ਰੀ ਜਜਮਾਨ ਕੀ ਸਾ ਤੇਰੀ ਏਤੁ ਧਾਨਿ ਖਾਧੈ ਤੇਰਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਗਇਆ॥੬ ॥ The daughter of the alms-giver is just like your own; by accepting this payment for performing the wedding ceremony, you have cursed your own life. ||6|| ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਸਿਖ ਹੋਇ...ਕੰਨਿਆ ਦੇ ਪੈਸੇ ਨਾ ਖਾਏ The Sikh of the Guru does not use the money of his daughter (Rehatnama Bhai Chaupa Singh Jee) ੪. ਸਿਰ ਗੁੰਮ- Those that cut their hair ਸਿਰ ਗੁੰਮਨ ਕੇ ਮੁਖ ਨਹੀਂ ਲਾਗੋ ਪਾਂਚਨ ਕੋ ਸਭ ਸੰਗ ਤਿਆਗੋ Do not go near those that cut their hair Lose all association with the 5 (Those mentioned in this post) (Sri Gur Sobha, By Kavi Sainpat) ੫. ਮੋਨੇ- Those that remove all the hair from their head and face. The Khalsa does not eat or sit with these people. If anyone of these people takes amrit and becomes Rehat-Vala, then they are our brothers and sisters, then we can eat and sit with them. Khalse only sit and eat with other Khalse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2QAQQkSQ3s

Sant Kartar Singh Jee Bhindranwale 13th Jathedar of the Damdami Taksal, speaking about Pad Chhed, which is the splitting of words in Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee. Historically this was never done.

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ http://gurmatbodh.bl...alsa-rehat.html Bibek is a universal Rehat for the Khalsa, it is not a choice, it is Guru Sahib's hukam to us to keep Bibek. As Guru Ke Khalsa we cannot eat from anywhere and everywhere, there are standards for the Khalsa of Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Sahib said: ਖਾਲਸੇ ਕਰ ਮੇਰੋ ਸਤਕਾਰਾ I am honoured because of the Khalsa. Guru Sahib says he is honoured because of the Khalsa, Guru Sahib holds the Khalsa very highly. ਖਾਲਸਾ ਮੇਰੀ ਜਾਨ ਕੀ ਜਾਨ Khalsa is my life & soul Guru Sahib says that Khalsa is my everything. Guru Sahib has placed us in such a high place. ਹਮ ਰੁਲਤੇ ਫਿਰਤੇ ਕੋਈ ਬਾਤ ਨ ਪੂਛਤਾ ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੰਗਿ ਕੀਰੇ ਹਮ ਥਾਪੇ ॥ I was rolling around in the dirt, and no one cared for me at all. In the Company of the Guru, the True Guru, I, the worm, have been raised up and exalted. Without Guru Jee we are nothing, so if Guru Sahib has given us Hukam then we must follow it! ਗੁਰਿ ਕਹਿਆ ਸਾ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਵਹੁ ॥ So do that work, which the Guru tells you to do. Guru Sahib has told us to follow Bibek, there is enough evidence to support this. It is the Rehni-Behni of a Gursikh. Many people say Bibek is the invention of the Akhand Keertani Jatha, this is false. Bibek is for the Khalsa not just the Jatha. On this blog I have showed enough evidence from Taksali sources to show that Bibek is infact a Khalsa Rehat and not just one invented by the Jatha. See here and here. Below is a letter sent by Sant Kartar Singh Jee Khalsa Bhindranwale to his son, Bhai Sahib Bhai Amrik Singh Jee, condemning him for not keeping Bibek and eating openly. He tells Bhai Amrik Singh (who was called Bhai Harbhajan Singh) that look at the honour and respect of the Jatha (Proof that Taksal kept strict Bibek). He says it is not good to eat freely, it will ruin your Gursikhi Jeevan. Sant Jee says I will be ashamed if someone tells me your son does not keep Rehat. He says there is no point in studying if it is at the sake of keeping Rehat. Gurmat Rehat is above all! Here is the original letter, the quality is really bad, but you can follow along with the transcription above.

I can confirm he did katha this afternoon at Dasmesh Darbar, after the sandesh from akaal takhat. He is scheduled to do it tonight as well. We'll see what happens.

Vaahiguroo Jee Ka Khalsa Vaahiguroo Jee Ke Fateh! Saadh Sangat Jee: Damdami Taksal BC and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee Education Society are Proud to Present Baba Thakur Singh Jee’s Annual Barsi. Baba Thakur Singh Jee’s Annual Barsi is being held from December 24-26 at Gurdwara Sahib Dukh Niwaran. A Sri Akhaand Paat Sahib will start on Saturday December 24th at 10am and Bhog will be on Monday December 26th at 10am. There will be a special Keertan Darbar on Saturday December 24th from 6-8:30pm. A Katha Darbar in Baba Thakur Singh Jee’s memory will be held on Sunday December 25th from 6:30-8:30pm. Once again there is a Shud Gurbani Competition taking place on December 24th and 25th. This competition is dedicated to the Chhotte Sahibjadai of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee, who are an inspiration for us, despite being of such a young age they could recite Gurbani correctly and fluently. The following are the categories for the competition: Ages 5-8 Jap Jee Sahib and Keertan Sohila Ages 9-12 Tvai Prasaad Svaiyai, Chaupai Sahib, and Anand Sahib Ages 13-16 Jaap Sahib and Rehraas Sahib Ages 17-20 Asa Dee Vaar and Sukhmani Sahib Open Age Group (20+) Salok Sehsritee and Bhatta De Svaiyee. Awards will be given on Monday December 26th at 12pm by Singh Giani Jagtar Singh Jee (Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib) Following the Awards, there will be Gatka at 1pm *****There will be an Amrit Sanchar done by Gurmukhs of Damdami Taksal on December 26th at 4:30 pm. Please contact before hand if any help for Kakkars is needed.****** Aside from this All of December Gurmukhs of Damdami Taksal will be doing Katha at Gurdwara Sahib Dukh Niwaran. All Kathas will be from 7:15 to 8:00 (approx.) Sant Giani Avtaar Singh Jee Badni Kalan- November 28th –December 4th Singh Sahib Giani Ram Singh Jee December 5th-11th Giani Ranjit Singh Jee December 12 and 13th Giani Bhupinder Singh Jee (Bellingham) December 14th and 15th Giani Gurdev Singh Jee (Tarsika) December 16th-18th Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Jee (Granthi Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib) December 25th – 31st Contact Information: Gagan Singh 604 700 8196 gaganskhalsa@gmail.com Or 778 896 3404

Telling the Sidaant of Jap Jee Sahib One time Sant Sundar Singh Jee got the Jatha to do 125,000 Paats of Sri Jap Jee Sahib. At the day of the Bhog, there was a very large gathering. Sant Jee asked the Singhs in the Jatha "Is there anyone that can tell me the Sidaant (principle) of Jap Jee Sahib in five minutes?" All the top students tried but no one could complete the requirement. Then Sant Jee asked Giani Gurbachan Singh to try. So Giani Jee folded his hands and said if you give me permission may I sing it out loud in poetry form? Sant Jee said yes, so Giani Jee in 3 and a half minutes recited the following poem: ਕਬਿਤ ਤੇਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਸੇ ਏਕ ਹੈ ਅਦੁਤੀ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸਕ ਹੈ ਸਤ ਕੋਈ, ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰਸਿਧ ਜਗ ਰਚਨੀ ਭੀ ਹਾਰ ਹੈ। ਪੂਰਣ ਨਿਡਰ ਵੈਰ ਨਹੀ ਤਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਕਿਸੇ, ਕਾਲ ਤੋਂ ਰਹਿਤ ਰੂਪ ਮੇਂ ਨ ਭਾਰ ਹੈ। ਸੁਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ੀ ਅਤੇ ਚੇਤਨ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਰੂਪ, ਜਪਨ ਕੇ ਯੋਗ ਆਦੀ ਸਚੁ ਨਿਰਾਕਾਰ ਹੈ। ਸਤਿਜੁਗ ਆਦਿ ਵਿਚ ਏਕੋ ਹੀ ਵਿਆਪ ਰਿਹਾ, ਹੁਣ ਭੀ ਜਮਾਨੇ ਵਿਚ ਸਚਾ ਕਰਤਾਰ ਹੈ॥੪੯ ॥ ਅਗੇ ਨੋਂ ਭੀ ਹੋਸੀ ਕਰਤਾਰ ਏਕ ਜੋਤੀ ਰੂਪ, ਅਨਿਕ ਦੁਐਤ ਬਿਨ ਜੋਈ ਨਿਰਾਧਾਰ ਹੈ। ਸੋਚਨ ਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਂਵਦਾ ਅਕਾਲ ਸੋਈ, ਸੋਚੀ ਜਾਓ ਭਾਵੇਂ ਜੋਈ ਲਖਾ ਹੀ ਕੀ ਵਾਰ ਹੈ। ਚੁਪ ਕਰੇ ਮਨ ਦੀ ਤਾਂ ਚੁਪ ਕਦੇ ਹੋਵਨੀ ਨਾ, ਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਸਮ ਦਮ ਏਹੁ ਕਰੈ ਦਰਕਾਰ ਹੈ। ਭੁਖਾ ਮਨ ਕਦੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਰਜਣਾ ਪਦਾਰਥਾਂ ਤੋਂ, ਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਭਉ ਵਿਰਾਗ ਧਰੋ ਏਹੋ ਸੁਖ ਕਾਰ ਹੈ॥੫੦॥ ਸਹਸ ਸਿਆਣਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਮਝ ਨਾ ਕੰਮ ਆਵੇ, ਕਰਕੇ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਏਹੁ ਧਾਰੋ ਉਪਦੇਸ਼ ਕੋ । ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮੀ ਅਤੇ ਪੱਕੇ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਬਣ, ਸੱਚੇ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਪਾਸ ਕਰੀਏ ਆਦੇਸ ਕੋ । ਕਿਵੇਂ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ਬਣੇ ਕੂੜ ਦੀ ਜੇ ਪਾਲ ਹਟੇ, ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹਟੇ ਪਾਲ ਏਹੁ ਕਹੋ ਲਵਲੇਸ ਕੋ । ਹੁਕਮ ਰਜਾਈ ਹੂੰ ਕੇ ਰਾਜ਼ੀ ਹੋਇ ਚੱਲਣਾ ਜੋ, ਹੋਵੈ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ਤੁਟੇ ਕੂੜ ਦੀ ਹਮੇਸ਼ ਕੋ ॥ ੫੧ ॥ ਆਦਿ ਪਉੜੀ ਵਿਚ ਗੁਰ ਮਹਾਂਵਾਕ ਰੂਪ ਸਚ, ਪੂਰਾ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਮੋਖ ਕੋ ਸਰੂਪ ਹੈ । ਦੂਰੀ ਉਚਾਰਾ ਈਸ ਹੁਕਮ ਬਿਅੰਤ ਅਹੇ, ਬੁਝ ਲੈ ਹੁਕਮ ਹਉ ਕਟਕੇ ਅਨੂਪ ਹੈ । ਤੀਸਰੀ ਬਿਅੰਤ ਤਾਣ ਪੁਰਾਣ ਸੋ ਬਿਅੰਤ ਗਾਏ, ਪੰਚਰਾਤ੍ਰ ਨੀਸਾਣ ਦਾਤ ਗਾਂਵਦਾ ਅਜੂਪ ਹੈ । ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵੈ "ਸਾਂਖ" ਜੋ ਅਸੰਗ ਸੋ ਪੁਰਖ ਕਹੇ, ਵਿਦਿਆ ਵਿਖਮ "ਨਿਆਇ" ਉਚਰੇ ਸੋ ਭੂਪ ਹੈ ॥ ੫੨॥ ਗਾਂਵਦਾ ਹੈ ਸਾਜੇ ਤਨ ਖੇਹ ਮੇਂ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਦੇਇ, ਕਾਲਵਾਦੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ "ਵਿਸੇਖਕ" ਪਿਆਰਿਆ । ਜੀਅ ਕਰਨ ਅਧੀਨ ਹੋਇ "ਪੂਰਬ ਮੀਮਾਂਸਾ" ਕਹੈ, ਜੋਗ ਬਿਨਾ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ "ਪਤੰਜਲ" ਉਚਾਰਿਆ । ਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਹਜ਼ੂਰ ਜਾਣ ਗਾਂਵਦਾ ਵਿਦਾਂਤ ਇਕ, ਕਥਯੋ ਨ ਜਾਇ ਵੇ ਖ਼ਾਸ ਮੈਂ ਵਿਚਾਰਿਆ । ਸਾਚਾ ਹੈ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਭੇਟਾ ਨਾਮ ਦੀ ਹੀ ਪਾਸ ਹੋਇ, ਤਤ ਪਦ ਰੂਪ ਇੳਂ ਚੌਥੀ ਨਿਰਧਾਰਿਆ ॥ ੫੩॥ ਥਾਪਿਆ ਨ ਜਾਇ ਸੁਧ ਰੂਪ ਕੇ ਸਾਧਨ ਕਹੇ, ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਲਖਨ ਸੋਈ ਮੈਂ ਲਖ ਆਪ ਕੋ । ਪੰਜਵੀ ਸੋ ਛੇਵੀਂ ਮੇਂ ਤੀਰਥ ਬਨੌਟੀ ਖੰਡੇ, ਹੋ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਮਤ ਵਿਚ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਕੋ । ਸਤਵੀਂ ਮੇਂ ਵਿਰਾਗ ਹੈ ਆਪ ਤੂੰ ਸਮਝ ਵੇਖ, ਨਜ਼ਰ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਸਹੇ ਦੂਖ ਆਰ ਤਾਪ ਕੋ । ਪਉੜੀਆਂ ਚੌਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸ੍ਰਵਣ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਹੈ, ਮੰਨਨ ਕੋ ਚਹੁੰ ਵਿਚ ਕਹਿਆ ਅਲਾਪ ਕੋ ॥੫੪॥ ਪੰਚ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨ ਵਿਚ ਨਿਧਿਯਾਸਨ ਕੋ ਵਿਸ਼ਾ ਕਹਿ, ਸਤਾਰਵੀ ਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਜਪੁ ਸ਼ਾਕਤੀ ਅਨੰਤ ਹੈ । ਅਠਾਰਮੀ ਮੇਂ ਤਾਮਸੀ ਸ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟੀ ਦਸ ਬਹ ਰੰਗੀ, ਉਨੀਵੀਂ ਮੇਂ ਥਾਵ ਭੀ ਅਗੰਮ ਤੇ ਬਿਅੰਤ ਹੈ । ਚਾਰੋਂ ਮਹਾਂਵਾਕ ਕਹਿ ਪੂਰਬ ਅਰਧ ਪੂਰਾਂ, ਪਾਪਾਂ ਸੰਦੀ ਮੈਲ ਵਿਚ ਬੀਸਵੀਂ ਕਟੰਤ ਹੈ ਤੀਰਥ ਤੇ ਦਾਨ ਔ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਮਨੰਨ ਕਹਿ, ਜਗ ਉਤਪਤੀ ਹੋਈ ਆਂਵਦਾ ਨ ਅੰਤ ਹੈ ॥ ੫੫ ॥ ਬਾਈ ਵਿਚ ਲਖਾਂ ਹੀ ਅਕਾਸ ਤੇ ਪਤਾਲ ਦਸ, ਅੰਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਓੜਕ ਨੂੰ ਥਕ ਗਏ ਭਾਲਦੇ । ਹਰੀ ਦੇ ਮਿਲਣ ਤਾਈਂ ਸਦਾ ਹੀ ਸਿਫਤ ਕਰ, ਹੋਇ ਸੁਲਤਾਨ ਮਾਨ ਕੀੜੀ ਨਾ ਵਿਖਾਲਦੇ । ਅੰਤ ਤੋ ਬਿਅੰਤ ਦਾਤ ਅੰਤ ਸਤ ਹੂੰ ਕਾ ਨਹਿ, ਬਹੁਤਾ ਹੈ ਕਰਮ ਮੰਨੇ ਕੋਹੀ ਕਰ ਘਾਲ ਦੇ। ਛੱਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਅਮੋਲਕ ਹੈ ਗੁਣ ਕਰਤਾਰ ਹੂੰ ਕੇ, ਗੋਪੀਆਂ ਤੇ ਕਾਨ੍ਹ ਆਖ ਅੰਤ ਨਹੀ ਡਾਲਦੇ॥ ੫੬ ॥ ਰੱਬੀ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ ਕਹਿ ਗਾਂਵਦੇ ਅਨੰਤ ਵੀਹ, ਮੇਲਦਾ ਨਦਰ ਜਹਿ ਕਰਦਾ ਅਕਾਲ ਹੈ। ਮੁੰਡਾ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਕਹਿਓ ਭੁਗਤ ਗਿਆਨ ਲਹੋ, ਏਕ ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਣੀ ਰਹੋ ਆਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ਹੈ। ਆਸਣ ਆਲੋਕ ਦਸ ਇਕ ਦੂੰ ਜ਼ੁਬਾਨ ਲੱਖ, ਆਖਣ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਚੱਖ ਹੋਂਵਦਾ ਨਿਹਾਲ ਹੈ। ਬੱਤੀ ਇਮ ਪੌੜੀ ਕਹੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਹੈ ਵਿਦਿਯਾ ਸਹੀ, ਤੇਤੀ ਵਿਚ ਜ਼ੋਰ ਨਹੀ ਚੱਲਦਾ ਕੰਗਾਲ ਹੈ ॥ ੫੭ ॥ ਰਾਤੀ ਰੁਤੀ ਵੁਚ ਧਰਮ ਖੰਡ ਕੋ ਵਖਾਨ ਹੋਇ, ਪੈਂਤੀ ਵਿਚ ਗਿਆਂ ਹੂੰ ਕੋ ਖੰਡ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਏ ਛੱਤੀ ਵਿਚ ਆਖਿਆ ਆਨੰਦ ਹੈ ਸਰਮ ਖੰਡ, ਸੈੰਤੀ ਵਿਚ ਕਰਮ ਕੋ ਖੰਡ ਅਨੁਮਾਨੀਇ । ਸਚਖੰਡ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਮਜ਼ਲ ਕਥਨ ਕਰ, ਕਥਨਾ ਹੈ ਕਰੜਾ ਸੋ ਸਾਰੁ ਜਿਮ ਮਾਨੀਏ। ਸਾਧਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੂੰ ਕੇ ਜਤ ਤੇ ਧੀਰਕ ਭਨ, ਹੋਂਵਦਾ ਨਿਹਾਲ ਰਿਦ ਜਾਹਿ ਨੇ ਵਸਾਨੀਏ ॥ ੫੮ ॥ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੀ ਸਿਫਤ ਕਰਿ ਪਾਉਣ ਕੇ ਸਮਾਂ ਵਹਿ, ਧਰਮ ਹਜ਼ੂਰ ਨੇਕੀ ਬਡੀ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਹੈ। ਨਾਮ ਕੋ ਧਿਆਇ ਜਿਨ ਹੰਗਤਾ ਅਭਾਵ ਕਰੀ, ਸੁਖ ਕੇ ਸਰੂਪ ਸੋਈ ਵਾਸ਼ਨਾ ਵਿਨਾਸ ਹੈ । ਮੁਖਿ ਤਿਨਹੂੰ ਕੇ ਊਜਲ ਜਹਾਂ ਮਹਿ, ਕਿਤਨੀ ਹੀ ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਕੀ ਬੰਦ ਸੀ ਖਲਾਸ ਹੈ। ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੇ ਜਪੁ ਕੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰ, ਸੀਸ ਕੋ ਝੁਕਾਇ ਮੇਰੀ ਨਮੋ ਸੁਖਰਾਸ ਹੈ ॥ ੫੯ ॥ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ੪੨੩-੪੨੪ Listening to Sant Sundar Singhs Katha, and Gaining blessings Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee had listened to four complete Kathas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee from Sant Sundar Singh Jee at Boparai Village. Every day for 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the evening Sant Sundar Singh would do Katha of about 18 angs of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee and Sant Gurbachan Singh would listen very attentively. So on the day the fourth Katha was completed, Sant Sundar Singh Jee blessed Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee with a Siropa (robe/cloth of honour). Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee has mentioned this in Sri Gurmukh Parkash: ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕੀ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ਕੇ ਭਗਤ ਦੀਨ ਸਿਰਪਾਓ । ਸੇਵਾ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੌੰਪ ਕੇ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਕੋ ਪੜਾੳ । ।੧੨੫ ।। ਸਬ ਕੁਝ ਦੀਨਾ ਤੋਹਿ ਕੋ ਸਿਮਰੀਂ ਸਦਾ ਅਕਾਲ । ਦਸ ਗੁਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੰਥ ਜੀ ਏਕੋ ਨਿਹਾਲ ।।੧੨੬।। ਸੰਗਤ ਮੀ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਰਹੀ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰੀ ਨ ਮੂਲ । ਗੁਰ ਅਕਾਲ ਕੇ ਦਰਸ ਹੋਹਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰੰਗ ਚਲੂਲ ।।੧੨੭।। Brahm Giani Sant Sundar Singh Jee in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Maharaj and in the presence of a lot of Sangat said these words: Many students have studied under me, a lot of them may have forgotten everything they learned, some got jobs, some got stuck in marriage, but what I learned from Sant Bishan Singh Jee Muralewale, only he (Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee) has learned and applied to his life. The blessing and Seva that I got from Sant Bishan Singh Jee, from today onwards, I give that same Seva to Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee. This Damdami Taksal that was started by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee, I give all the Seva and responsibility to Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee. Sant Sundar Singh Jee asked Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee do you want to do one job or a hundred jobs? Sant Gurbachan Singh replied that one job is good enough, meaning taking care of the taksal is enough. Sant Sundar Singh said that a hundred jobs are nothing compared to this job, and everything will happen automatically, (meaning other worldly affairs will be taken care of). When time came to tie the dastar on the head of Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee (signaling the change in the Jathedar), Sant Sundar Singh called the Singhs and told them to bring dastars, but some jealous Singhs would not bring the kapra for the dastars. So Sant Sundar Singh got a kapra/cloth from his vaaja, and some flowers and put them on Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee’s Dastar, and said just like these flowers, make your mind flourish and always have a fragrance of bhagti. When Sant Jee was giving Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee the Jathedari some Singhs started saying that he is still a child, he is an innocent child, he doesn’t know how to run a taksal, that you are putting such a big responsibility on his head. But Sant Sundar Singh Jee dispelled their doubts, He said that Maharaj Jee has blessed him with a Gurmukhi Jeevan, everything will take care of itself. Saying this Sant Jee became quiet. ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਨਮੁ ਸਵਾਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਚਲਿਆ॥ ਸਚੀ ਦਰਗਹ ਜਾਇ ਸਚਾ ਪਿੜੁ ਮਲਿਆ॥ Spending this life fruitfully Gurmukh goes to the other world. There in the True court (of lord) he gets his True place. On February 15 1930 AD at the Gurdwara Sahib at Boparai Village, around 8 AM while listening to Asa Dee Vaar Keertan, Sant Sundar Singh Jee ascended to Sachkand. Doing Three Kathas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee stayed at Boparai Village and completed three Kathas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Maharaj. In 1934 AD, 16 fortuned Singhs and Sant Jee left Boparai Village for doing parchar.They went to Sri Anandpur Sahib, Una, Rvalsar, Biaas Kund, Joginder Nagar, Baijnath, Bast Nagari, (Baht Sahib), Kartarpur Sahib, Achal Batala etc. They did a lot of parchar with Katha and Keertan. At this point the Singhs in the Jatha that went with Sant Jee to do Parchar had reached 25. This plant would grow larger every day. On a request from Bhai Daleep Singh and from the residents of Village Mehta, Sant Jee started the fourth Katha of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee and completed it there as well. Sant Jee would do many more Kathas all over india, and would have countless Amrit Sanchars and bring many into the Khalsa Panth. Completing the Sarovar at Sri Hargobindpur, and 125,000 Paats of Sri Jaap Sahib While doing Gurmat Parchar, Sant Jee went to Hargobindpur. This is the spot where Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee won his second big war. He defeated the army in one day, and listened to Bhai Gopala Jee recite Sri Jap Jee Sahib (Story of Bhai Gopala Jee who recited Jap Jee Sahib very correctly, and Guru Jee was ready to give him Gurta Gaddi. Guru Jee blessed him with Brahmgiaan, and saved many generations of his family.) Sant Sundar Singh Jee had a lot of love for this place; they used to come here a lot and do Gurmat Parchar and had started making the Sarovar. But only bit of the Sarovar had been completed before Sant Sundar Singh Jee went to Sachkand. The rest of the Sarovar was completed By Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee, and completed 125,000 Paats of Sri Jaap Sahib with the Jatha and Sangat. This Seva was done by a lot of Sangat but especially, Sant Hazara Singh, Sant Ajaib Singh, Jathedar Gurdial Singh, Bhai Jussa Singh, Bhai Bela Singh Laangree, Bhai Karam Singh, and Bhai Gurnam Singh. After a lot Simran, Bani, Katha and Keertan and Parchar was done here, Sant Jee went to Gurdwara Sri Panjokra Sahib in Ambala. Doing Parchar Sant Jee’s main goal was to teach Singhs knowledge and get them to take Amrit. Sant Jee had no other political motives. Sometimes they would walk for miles at a time with the Jatha, doing parchar and reading Gurbani. They did parchar in Punjab, Kashmir, Peshawar, Banaras, Patna Sahib, Jagan Nathpuri, Ramaishwar, Sri Hazoor Sahib, Calcutta, Bombay etc. There is probably not any area in India where Sant Jee didn’t do parchar and plant the seed of Sikhi. Sant Jee would always keep complete rehat no matter where they went and would encourage all the Singhs to keep strict rehat as well. Because: ਰਹਿਤ ਬਿਨਾ ਨਹਿ ਸਿਖ ਕਹਾਵੈ ਰਹਿਤ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਦਰ ਚੋਟਾਂ ਖਾਵੈ Staying away from Maya Sant Sundar Singh Jee had told Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee not to ask from money from anyone, any money that you get put it back into parchar and for the Jatha. Never collect money, always use it right away. ਸਤਿ ਬਚਨ ਸਾਧੂ ਉਪਦੇਸ ॥ True are the Teachings, and the Instructions of the Holy. ਜੇ ਕੋ ਬਚਨੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਸੰਤਨ ਕਾ ਸੋ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਤਰੀਐ ॥1॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ One who practices the Teachings of the Saints, by Guru's Grace, is carried across. ||1||Pause|| Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee would live by these orders his entire life. Any money that Sant Jee got, he used it for the Jatha, buying clothes, food, and books for the Singhs. If there was any extra money they would give it for karah parshad at any Gurdwara Sahib nearby. Once they gave 5000 rupees, once 3300 and once 3100 for degh at Sri Darbar Sahib and Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib. One time a Gurmukh from Patiala gave Sant Jee a car, at this time Sant Jee and the Jatha were at Sri Khadoor Sahib, Sant Jee gave the car to Kar Seva Mahapurakh Sant Baba Uttam Singh Jee. One time a Singh gave Sant Jee a very nice horse, and Sant Jee sent it to Sri Hazoor Sahib, and this horse did Seva at Sri Hazoor Sahib for 13 years, when the horse passed away Sant Jee sent another one. Firmness in Nitnem For their entire life they would always be reciting Bani, or doing jaap of Vaahiguroo Vaahiguro Vaahiguroo, they never let a moment pass without remembering God. Even if they were on a train going to a far away place, they would still get up at Amritvela do ishnaan and recite Gurbani. ਹਉ ਰਹਿ ਨ ਸਕਾ ਬਿਨੁ ਦੇਖੇ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮਾ ਮੈ ਨੀਰੁ ਵਹੇ ਵਹਿ ਚਲੈ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥ I cannot survive without seeing my Beloved. My eyes are welling up with tears. ||3|| They would never eat without doing darshan of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee or before their Nitnem. Towards the end of their life, because of the body getting old they had to spend some time in hosptials. The doctors would tell Sant Jee to rest 24/7, but even then they would get up at Amritvela do ishnaan and do their Nitnem or listen to it from a Singh. Sometimes doctors would ask them how are you feeling and Sant Jee would say, I feel very good, it is Guru Jee’s kirpa. ਮੀਤੁ ਕਰੈ ਸੋਈ ਹਮ ਮਾਨਾ ॥ Whatever my Friend does, I accept. ਮੀਤ ਕੇ ਕਰਤਬ ਕੁਸਲ ਸਮਾਨਾ ॥੧॥ My Friend's actions are pleasing to me. ||1|| They would always remain in chardi kala (high spirits). Even when they would got sick they would still do Katha with the same love and enjoyment. When some Singhs would ask Sant Jee to not do Katha for a few days as they were sick, they would reply saying that doing Katha is my life’s support. Sant Sundar Singh gave me hukam to do Katha until my last breath, and I will continue to do so. Pilgrimages to Gurdwarai by foot Sant Jee their whole life would do darshan of different Gurdwarai Sahibs. ਜਿਥੈ ਜਾਇ ਬਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਸੋ ਥਾਨੁ ਸੁਹਾਵਾ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥ Wherever my True Guru goes and sits, that place is beautiful, O Lord King. ਗੁਰਸਿਖੀ ਸੋ ਥਾਨੁ ਭਾਲਿਆ ਲੈ ਧੂਰਿ ਮੁਖਿ ਲਾਵਾ ॥ The Guru's Sikhs seek out that place; they take the dust and apply it to their faces. When Sant Jee were at a younger age they would always walk to historical Gurdwarai to do darshan. One time Sant Jee with, Sant Baba Harnaam Singh Jee “Paatshaah”, Bhai Daleep Singh Jee “Shah”, Baba Mehar Singh Panjokra Sahib, Baba Kishan Singh Jee Tugal and some other Singhs, walked to Sri Hazoor Sahib, Sri Patna Sahib, and Ranaishwar, and on the way did darshan of many other historical Gurdwarai. Where ever the Jatha was, if there were any historical Gurdwarai nearby Sant Jee would always visit them by foot. Seva of Singhs Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee would have a lot of respect and love for all the Singhs in the Jatha, especially those that were Pooran Tyaar bar Tyaar, Nitnemi Gursikhs. Whenever a Singh would come visit Sant Jee would say GurFateh with love. They would never let anyone touch their feet. Their whole life they never let anyone bow down to them, this was their humbleness. They would always ask Singhs are you tyaar bar tyaar? Do do you your Nitnem every day? When the Singhs would answer yes, they would get very happy. Then they would make arrangments for the Singhs to live and eat. Any Gurmukhs that came to Sant Jee all their pain and worries would disappear, and they would start doing Simran. ਆਵੈ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਤੇਰਿਆ ਭਗਤਾ ਡਿਠਿਆ ॥ You come to mind, O Lord and Master, when I behold Your devotees. ਮਨ ਕੀ ਕਟੀਐ ਮੈਲੁ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਵੁਠਿਆ ॥ The filth of my mind is removed, when I dwell in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy. ਪਾਣੀ ਪਖਾ ਪੀਸਉ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੈ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਹੀ ਕਾ ਆਹਰੁ ਜੀਉ ॥1॥ I carry the water, wave the fan, and grind the grain for the servant of my Lord and Master. ||1|| Sant Jee would always be dong Simran. Any Sangat that came, Sant Jee would tell them stories from the lives of the Ten Gurus. They would do Katha of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee’s Hukamnamai, and would share what other mahapurakhs had said. Their avastha was such that: ਸਾਚਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਲਾਗਾ ॥ My mind is attached to the True Name ਲੋਗਨ ਸਿਉ ਮੇਰਾ ਠਾਠਾ ਬਾਗਾ ॥1॥ My dealings with other people are only superficial. ||1|| Sant Jee’s Main Teachings 1) Take Amrit from Panj Pyarai and become Guru Vale, always keep rehat, never let your rehat falter 2) Make others into Nitnemis 3) Always recite Gurbani correctly 4) Memorize Gurbani 5) Never try to become “big” (famous) 6) Always respect Sangat as the form of Guru Jee 7) Always help Panthic Jathebandis in times of need 8) Recognize that your mind, body and wealth all belong to Guru Jee and do Seva of Gursikhs 9) Recognize that respect and have love for every person 10) Always remember that everything is happening because of God 11) If a Mona (person who cuts his/her hair) would make langar Sant Jee would never eat it or let the Jatha eat it. They would always keep the utmost cleanliness. They would never eat others jootha or let anyone eat their jootha, they were against using cha (tea) and other drugs. Respect for Sangat and Gurbani When Sant Jee would go from one village to another village, sometimes Sangat would bring horses for Sant Jee to sit on, but Sant Jee would not sit on them. One time Sant Kartar Singh brought a horse for Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee to sit on and go to Sant Kartar Singh’s village for a program, but Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee did not get onto the horse, they said: Why should I sit on a horse and the rest of the Jatha walk on the ground? Another thing is that all these Singhs are Guru Roop, and secondly all these Singhs have gutkai Sahibs with them, some are reciting Gurbani so it is not respectful to Gurbani for me to sit on a horse, higher than everyone else. What Sant Jee gave to the Khalsa Panth Sant Jee would travel all over India with 100-150 Singhs in the Jatha, whom they would teach Katha, Keertan etc. Doing Gurmat Parchar they gave Amrit to hundreds of thousands, made thousands into Shud Paatis ( those that can recite Gurbani correctly), and made many into Gianis (knowledgeable ones). Sant Jee would teach their students the meanings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Bhai Gurdaas Deean Vaaran and Kabbit Savaiyai, Bhai Nand Lal Jee’s Gazals, Sri Guru Panth Parkash, Gur Bilas Patshahee 6 and 10, Mehma Parkash, Sri Nanak Parkash, Sri Gur Partap Suraj Granth, other small books, Prabodh Chandar Natak, Vichaar Saagar, Birtee Prabhakar, Moksh Panth, etc. At both times (morning and evening) Sangat would listen to Katha and the vidarthees would open up their pothia and they would listen to the arths, and write them down and do veechar of them. This travelling university (Taksal) not only gave gurmat vidya to students, but it also made the students into true gursikhs. A lot of Parchar of gursikhi has been done and continues to be done to this day, with Maharaj Jee’s kirpa. Many of Sant Jee’s students have become Granthi Singhs at the Five Takhats and other historical Gurdwarai throughout India. Many became scholars and Katha vaachiks. Some of the main students names are listed below: 1) Sant Harnaam Singh Jee Paatshah, Chakarvartee who taught Gurmat Vidya at Village Jogewal, District Faridkot. They made many into Shud Paatis ( those that can recite Gurbani correctly), and joined a lot of Sangat with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee. 2) Sachkand Vaasi Sri Maan Bhagat Ujjagger Singh Jee 3) Giani Daleep Singh, Katha Vaachik at Gurdwara ManJee Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib 4) Sri Maan Giani Mohan Singh Jee, who is doing Gurmat Parchar with a Jatha of Singhs 5) Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh, Head Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib, and Jathedar Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib 6) Singh Sahib Giani Mani Singh Jee, Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib 7) Sachkand Vasi Singh Sahib Giani Kapoor Singh Jee, Head Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib Jee 8) Baba Mehar Singh Jee Birakat, Village Mandiala, District Gurdaspur, who made many into Shud Paatis of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee 9) Giani Amar Singh Jee Kritee, Village Maloo ka Fatha, who made countless Singhs into Shud Paatis 10) Giani Mehinder Singh Jee Paniaalee, Granthi at Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib 11) Giani Joginder Singh Jee, Guru Kaa Baagh 12) Giani Karam Singh Jee, Garhvaiee ( personal assistant) from Calcutta 13) Giani Preetam Singh Jee, Sarhand Mandee 14) Giani Swarn Singh Jee, Takarvaal 15) Sachkand Vaasi Giani Nand Singh Jee, Rairoo Sahib 16) Sachkand Vaasi Giani Gujan Singh Jee, Jasowal 17) Giani Preetam Singh Jee, Nairobee 18) Giani Niranjan Singh Jee, Sraai 19) Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee Raagi, Upalhairee 20) Giani Bhagwan Singh Jee, Maarhee Mega 21) Giani Balwant Singh Jee, Who did Seva in Africa 22) Giani Joginder Singh Jee Kahaarpuree 23) Giani InderJeet Singh Jee 24) Giani Prataap Singh Jee Langhiaana 25) Giani Meva Singh Jee, Kathavaachik Kaindree Sri Gur Singh Sabha, Sri Amritsar Sahib 26) Giani Kirpal Singh Jee Boparai 27) Giani Baldev Singh Jee, Head Granthi Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala 28) Giani Nahar Singh Jee, Head Granthi Gurdwara Dookh Niwaran Sahib, Patiala 29) Vaid Niranjan Singh Jee Mahant Gurdwara Boparai, Ludhiana 30) Giani Pooran Singh Jee Dehli 31) Giani Preetam Singh Jee Africa Apart from these names there are many more students that have done and are doing Gurmat Parchar. Sant Jee’s Writings Sant Jee was a big scholar, at the same time they were a great poet as well. Their book Sri Gurmukh Prakash is written all in poetry form is about the life of Sant Sundar Singh Jee, this book is a big treasure chest of knowledge. Gurbani Paat Darshan has a lot of the vishrams and ucharans of hard Banis. In the beginning of this book Sant Jee has written all about rehat maryada. Seva of Gurdwarai Along with teaching Gurmat Vidya, Sant Jee also helped with the Seva of many Gurdwarai. In District Gurdaspur in Sri Hargobindpur there is a Gurdwara Sahib that Sant Jee made a sarovar Sahib at. This is the place where Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee fought his second war against the Turks. A little further from that place in the village Bham, they built another Gurdwara Sahib. After that In District Firozpur, Village Manavan Sant Jee built a very beautiful Gurdwara Sahib and sarovar in meomory of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Jee. This was the place where Guru Harkirshan Jee got a mute to recite the arths (meanings) of the Gita, and destroyed the hunkaar of a pandit. Then Sant Jee also got the Seva to build a Gurdwara Sahib and sarovar at the place where Bhai Jaitha Jee stayed whilst travelling from Dehli to Anandpur Sahib with Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee’s Sees (head), it is near Chandigarh. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee also came to this place to give darshan to Pir Dargahee Shah, the same person Bhai Jaitha Jee had stayed with on his journey to Sri Anandpur Sahib. About one kilometer from this place in Chandigarh, where Guru Gobind Singh Jee had langar, Sant Jee built Gurdwara Sahib Loh Garh. Sant Jee also did many Akhaand Paat Sahibs and a lot of Parchar of Sikhi wherever they went. Seva of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee The Mangals of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee were being changed by some members of the SGPC, which upset the Khalsa Panth. A lot of Mahapurakhs got together and said this cannot be allowed. No changes can be made; everything should be the same as the Saroop that got Gurrta Gaddi. All the Mahapurakhs and a lot of institutions and Jathebandia got together at various places such as Sri Amritsar Sahib, Sri Kartarpur Sahib, Rara Sahib, and the biggest gathering happened at Bhindra, where approximaly all the mahapurakhs of India came. After a lot of talks and debates it was decided that all mangals should be printed as they are in the Damdami Beerh, and the Kartarpuri Beerh. This Seva started in 1965, and Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee took up this Seva. They sent Sant Kartar Singh Jee and a few other Singhs from the Jatha to Sri Amritsar Sahib, to the Gurdwara Printing Press. At this time the India-Pakistan War also started, and the area around Khaimkarn was ruined because of the war (this area was around Sant Kartar Singh Jee’s home village). But Sant Kartar Singh had Hukam from Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee not to leave the Seva, Sant Kartar Singh did not know if how his family was doing or if they had even survived, he left it on Guru Jee to protect them. Along with a few Singhs Sant Kartar Singh Jee did the Seva of fixing the mangals of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee. At this time Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee put a very big test upon Sant Kartar Singh Jee. So the next year Sant Kartar Singh Jee and Bhai Kartar Singh Premi were respoonible for doing sudaee (correcting) the blocks that were used the print saroops of Guru Granth Sahib Jee Maharaj. Throughout the Seva a lot of obstacles came up but they always managed to keep the Seva going. Sant Kartar Singh spent a lot of time doing Seva with his own hands. At this time Sri Maan Giani Daleep Singh Katha Vaachik of Sri Amritsar did a lot of Seva of the Singhs staying there. Another test came up when Mata Harbans Kaur was going on Big Yatra (pilgrimage) to all the Gurdwarai Sahibs in India, Sant Gurbachan Signh Jee told Sant Kartar Singh that right now biggest yatra is fixing the mangals of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee. All the other Singhs left on the pilgrimage only Sant Kartar Singh Jee was left, but he continued to do Seva. At that point Sant Gurbachan Singh said why would we go on other buses and pay a fare to do darshan of the Gurdwarai? We can just get our own cars and go get darshan. With Guru Jee's kirpa the Jatha goes on a pilgrimage every year to all the takhats and Gurdwarai Sahib. After the Yatra, Bhai Kartar Singh Premi returned, Guru Ram Das Jee did a lot of kirpa and this Seva was completed. After this Seva the Singhs went to Village Dosanjh (near Moga). Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee gave Sant Kartar Singh and Bhai Kartar Singh “Premi” Siropai for their Seva. In reality Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee had chosen Sant Kartar Singh has his successor in this lineage of Guru Gobind Singh Jee’s Taksal. Later on Sant Gurbachan Singh told Sant Kartar Singh that this Seva for of the Taksal will be given to you. Sant Kartar Singh folded his hands and said Sant Jee I am just a child who does not know anything. I have not done any Seva, Simran, bhagti, etc, how can I take care of such a big Seva. Sant Gurbachan Singh replied with a little bir ras saying I have put this Seva in your responsibility either accept it or go to hell. Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee told Sant Kartar Singh a story of a Mahapurakh. One time a Mahapurkh was about to pass away, he told his Sevaadaar that I have this Philosophers stone here; it is very valuable. The Sevaadar said what will I do with this, I am an ascetic? The Mahapuakh said that I thought you would use this for good reasons, you would have extended your life and done a lot of Simran, but if I gave it to someone else they would use it for worldly purposes. But it is your choice, you will barely survive in this world, you will suffer, the Mahapurakh started cursing his Sevadaar. Sant Gurbachan Singh says that he saw the Sevadaar suffer, and every curse the mahapurakh had said had come true. Hearing this Sant Kartar Singh got very scared and accepted all the Seva of the Taksal. He said to Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee that please bless me with this Seva of the Taksal, do not send me to hell. Hearing this Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee said, that in the future whenever I ask you to take on this Seva, do not say no. Sant Kartar Singh accepted and apologized. In sultanpur Sahib, a lot of parchar was being done and sikhi was beginning to flourish thanks to the efforts of Sri maan Sant kartar Singh Jee (Thatai Tibai Vale). At Gurdwara Hutt Sahib, after the morning Katha, Sant kartar Singh Jee(bhindranwale) were reciting Gurbani to Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee. Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee said to Sant kartar Singh Jee(bhindranwale) that here at this Gurdwara Sahib, Guru Jee has filled countless peoples bags with money, poverty has been eradicated for countless people, should I get Guru Jee to fill your bag with money as well? Then you can do Seva of the Jatha. Sant Kartar Singh Jee (bhindranwale) remembered what Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee had said earlier about not saying no to anything he asked of him. So Sant kartar Singh Jee (bhindranwale) said whatever you wish you can do, it is up to you. Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee remained quiet for a while and then they said these bachans which Sant kartar Singh wrote down on a piece of paper after he had finished reciting Gurbani to Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee. Consider the Jatha as the form of Guru Jee. If any Singh does not keep maryada then kick him out of the Jatha. Consider yourself smaller than the Sangat. Never take pride, it is the horrifying time of Kalyug. Don’t look at the status (worldly standing) of any Singh that comes to learn from you, if any student comes to you, then teach them. Make sure no changes come in the Amrit sanchar maryada. Always keep away from pAkhaand, vikaars, and kureits. Always keep at least two Singhs with you at all times, if there are more that will be even better. Always consider Guru Jee to be ang sang always with you, Guru Jee takes care of all tasks, so do not worry about anything. Never ask for money from anyone, but if some does come then use it on the Sangat, never collect it. Do not be attached to your family. Other Singhs heard these bachans as well. Then Sant Gurbachan Singh started listening to Gurbani again and later said, one day I will share these bachans with the Sangat. After some days the Jatha went to Calcutta, there were approximately 150 Singhs in the Jatha. Here the Jatha stayed for about 3 months at Gurdwara Jagat Sudhaar. 136 Akhaand Paat Sahibs were done. Sardar Harbans Singh, his daughter Bibi nirmal Kaur, Sardar sampooran Singh, Sardar laabh Singh khatra, Sardar diljaan Singh, Sardar gurnaam Singh lapara Sardar mehar Singh gareeb, Sardar sujaan Singh, Bhai Sahib Bhai karam Singh Jee, Bhai karam Singh , Bhai harnek Singh, Bhai harJeet Singh, Bhai ekbaal Singh etc, all did a lot of Seva with a lot of love. It was here that about 14 Singhs started feeling jealous towards Sant kartar Singh Jee, because of what Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee had said. They were very beer ruse and out of anger left the Jatha but Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee did not care. Blessings at Takhat Sri Patna Sahib After Calcutta, the Jatha went to Takhat Sri Patna Sahib for the 300th Avtaar Gurpurb of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee. They went with Sri Maan Sant Kartar Singh Jee (Thatai Tibai Vale). Then out of happiness the Sangat did an Akhaand Paat Sahib and give Siropai to all the Sevaadars. The first Siropa was given to Bhai Sahib Bhai Maan Singh Jee, Head Granthi of the Takhat Sahib. The second Siropa was given to Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee. That same Siropa Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee gave to Sant Kartar Singh Jee and gave the Seva of the Taksal to Sant Kartar Singh Jee. Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee’s Katha had so much love: ਬਾਣੀ ਉਚਰਹਿ ਸਾਧ ਜਨ ਅਮਿਉ ਚਲਹਿ ਝਰਣੇ ॥ Whoever listened to it once they never forget it their entire life, they would listen to it repeatedly. Sant Jee would never use Kachi Bani, they would always use Gurbani to back up what they would say. They would only tell stories from authentic Guru history. Whilst doing Katha, they would get so mast, they would forget about their body. In one day they would do Katha at many different places. Their life was Katha, Simran, Gurbani. They would give at least two meanings of each Shabad. They would do Katha in such a way that even the big scholars would gain something and at the same time illiterates would gain something. Their Katha was very beautiful.

No Giani Mohan Singh Jee's Jeevani is not written by Sant Kartar Singh Jee. It is in another book written by Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh, I believe, named Gurmukh Darshan, it is on the jeevan of Sant Gurbachan Singh but some information is included about Giani Mohan Singh Jee.

I have mainly used Ithaas Damdami Taksal (Sankhep). The jeevani is written by Sant Kartar Singh Jee. There is some information on Giani Mohan Singh Jee. Maybe in the future I can write their jeevani as well. The plan now is to finish Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee's hopefully by the end of this year. Then write about Sant Sundar Singh, Sant Kartar Singh, Sant Jarnail Singh and Baba Thakur Singh Jee. We'll see how Maharaj wills.

Jeevani Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee Khalsa Bhindranwale Part Two The Story of Nankana Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee had just taken amrit when the shaheedi saka of Sri Nankana Sahib happened in 1921 AD. Giani Jee went to Nankana Sahib, with his own eyes he saw the place where Bhai Lashman Singh Jee Dharowalee was burnt alive. He saw the place where Bhai Daleep Singh was thrown into a burning fire. He saw with his own eyes where countless Singhs had oil poured on them and were burned alive. He saw the beadbi that had happened to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee. Sangat everywhere started Sri Akhaand Paat Sahibs. Singhs attained shaheedi but got back the control of the Gurdwara Sahib. With this the Gurdwara Sudhar Akaali Movement began. This event had a big impact on Sant Jee. ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਕਾਟਿ ਕਾਟਿ ਸਭੁ ਅਰਪੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਅਗਨੀ ਆਪੁ ਜਲਾਈ ॥੪॥ I would cut my mind and body apart into pieces, and offer them all to You; I would burn myself in fire. ||4|| Pilgrimage to Gurdwarai On the way back from Sri Nankana Sahib, Sant Jee did darshan of Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar, Sangrana Sahib, Khadoor Sahib, and they arrived at Sri Goindval Sahib. Here Sant Jee did 84 Jap Jee Sahibs, on every step of the Bauli Sahib. After every paat they did Kesi Ishnaan, got Karah Parshad made and did ardaas, doing this they got the blessings of Sri Guru Amar Das Jee. From here, they went to Tarn Taaran Sahib, Chabal, Beer Baba Buddha Jee, Sanh Sahib, Guroo Kee Vadalee. After getting darshan of all these places they stayed at Sri Amritsar Sahib for three months and listened to katha and keertan. They did a lot of abhiaas of mool mantar and gurmantar. This jaap for three months happened on the top floor of Sri Harmandir Sahib. (This is a story that Sant Kartar Singh Jee tells: Sant Jee showed me the place where he did Bhagti for three months on the top floor of Sri Harmandir Sahib on the vasakhi of 1964 AD in the evening. This spot where sant jee got the blessing of Sri Guru Ram Das Jee. It was that day at that same spot I was reciting Sukhmani Sahib out loud for Sant Jee to hear. When I was at the 18th Astpadee on this pauree: ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਿ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜੋ ਰਹੈ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਆਗਿਆ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਸਹੈ ॥ ਆਪਸ ਕਉ ਕਰਿ ਕਛੁ ਨ ਜਨਾਵੈ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਸਦ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥ਮਨੁ ਬੇਚੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਪਾਸਿ ॥ ਤਿਸੁ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੇ ਕਾਰਜ ਰਾਸਿ ॥ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਤ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਹਕਾਮੀ ॥ ਤਿਸ ਕਉ ਹੋਤ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ॥ ਅਪਨੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਿ ਕਰੇਇ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੋ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਮਤਿ ਲੇਇ ॥੨॥ (286) At this point Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee said to me: I am going to give you the seva of the Taksal. From now on you will remain ਜਤੁ ਪਾਹਾਰਾ ਧੀਰਜੁ ਸੁਨਿਆਰੁ ॥ You will remain a Jatee ( not have any more kids). Remember this. Guru Jee has given you 2 sons, that is all that is written for you. After hearing this I remained quiet and soon after restarted reciting gurbani paat.) From Sri Amritsar Sahib Sant Jee went to Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Sri Keeratpur Sahib. Then to Chamkaur Sahib where for 40 days Sant Jee did Simran in the Bauli Sahib standing in water that was up to their throat. Coming into the Jatha Permanently In the year 192 AD Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee went to Bhindree and with his hands folded asked Sant Sundar Singh Jee to please accept him in the jatha and teach him. Hearing this Sant Sundar Singh Jee saw how much abhiaas he had done and took him and hugged him, and allowed him into the jatha permanently. Seva and Simran in the Jatha Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee let go of his attachment to his home and family. He did seva of mahapurakhs. Did simran , abhiaas and sometimes they would sing this shabad: ਮਾਤਰ ਪਿਤਰ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਕੈ ਮਨੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਪਾਹਿ ਬੇਚਾਇਓ ॥ I have abandoned my mother and father, and sold my mind to the Saints. Everyday Sant Jee would get up at 1 AM and would take a bath. After this for Sava Pehar they would do naam simran. Sant Sundar Singh Jee had given them the seva to clean the gurdwara Sahib, to do Parkash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee and read Sri Jap Jee Sahib, Sri Sukhmani Sahib and to start Keertan in the morning. Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee completed this seva with a lot love, respect, and cleanliness. Gaining Knowledge Sant Sundar Singh Jee recognizing the greatness of Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee and would always keep Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee close to them. From 1921 to 1930 he remained with them at all times, doing their seva. In this time period Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee listened to four complete kathas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee from Sant Sundar Singh Jee. Sant Sundar Singh also taught Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee Bhai Gurdas Deean Vaaran, Kabit Savaiyai, Bhai Nand Lal Jee’s Bani, Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Sri Guru Panth Parkash, Sri Gur Bilas Patshahee 6 and 10 and other famous granths. They taught Giani Jee the arths of Gurbani. Afterwords for secondary knowledge they were taught other religious granths. Giani Jee did about 150,000 Paats of Sri Jap Jee Sahib, 360,00 Jaaps of Sri Mool Mantar, and countless jaaps of Vaahiguroo Gurmantar. Sometimes Giani Jee would come under a spell of love for Sant Sundar Singh Jee that he would sing this shabad ਤੁਮ ਹਰਿ ਸੇਤੀ ਰਾਤੇ ਸੰਤਹੁ ॥ ਨਿਬਾਹਿ ਲੇਹੁ ਮੋ ਕਉ ਪੁਰਖ ਬਿਧਾਤੇ ਓੜਿ ਪਹੁਚਾਵਹੁ ਦਾਤੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ O Saint, You are attuned to the Lord. Please stand by me, Architect of Destiny; please take me to my destination, Great Giver. ||1||Pause|| Full faith in Gurbani and Gursikhi Jeevan Giani Jee would keep full faith in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, and the Ten Guru Sahibs, even whilst sleeping they would sing these shabads: ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਾਰੇ ॥ ਗੁਰੁ ਬਾਣੀ ਕਹੈ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ਪਰਤਖਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੇ ॥੫॥ (982) The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani. Within the Bani, the Ambrosial Nectar is contained. If His humble servant believes, and acts according to the Words of the Guru's Bani, then the Guru, in person, emancipates him. ||5|| ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਬਣੀਐ ॥ (304) The Word of the True Guru's Bani is the embodiment of Truth; through Gurbani, one becomes perfect. ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਬਚਨ ਹੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਾਧਰੁ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਜਨਾਵੈ ਗੋ ॥੫॥ ਮੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਆਧਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਲਾਗਿ ਰਹਾਉ ॥੮॥ (1309) The True Guru is the Word, and the Word is the True Guru, who teaches the Path of Liberation. ||5|| I have the Support of the Word of the Guru's Bani. Attached to Gurbani, I survive. ||8|| With this Giani Jee’s mind would always be in gurbani. It would be attached to the feet of Guru Jee. ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੀ ॥ ਮਗਨ ਮਨੈ ਮਹਿ ਚਿਤਵਉ ਆਸਾ ਨੈਨਹੁ ਤਾਰ ਤੁਹਾਰੀ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ (1120) I love the Love of my Beloved. My mind is intoxicated with delight, and my consciousness is filled with hope; my eyes are drenched with Your Love. ||Pause|| Giani Jee’s voice was very sweet, his Gurbani Ucharan was very Shud (correct) so that is why Sant Sundar Singh Jee made Giani Jee the Paati for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee katha. Giani Jee would always wake up at amritvela, do naam abhiaas, nitnem, and seva. Everything he did was with undying love and respect for Guru Jee. Doing Paat during Katha One time during the fourth katha of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Sant Sundar Singh Jee was doing arths of this Pangtee: ਨਿਮਖ ਨ ਬਿਸਰਉ ਹੀਏ ਮੋਰੇ ਤੇ ਬਿਸਰਤ ਜਾਈ ਹਉ ਮਰਤ ॥੧॥ Let me not forget Him, even for an instant; forgetting Him, I die. ||1|| At this point Giani Gurbachan Singh remained quiet for a while and then read the next line. So Sant Sundar Singh Jee told the sangat, that the reason for the Singh to not read the pangti right away was because he is making the effort to make his avastha higher with each and every shabad, to apply it to his life. Sant Jee had swaas swaas simran (with each and every breath) going on even during whilst doing katha. ਜੋ ਸਾਸਿ ਗਿਰਾਸਿ ਧਿਆਏ ਮੇਰਾ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਸੋ ਗੁਰਸਿਖੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ॥ (305) One who meditates on my Lord, Har, Har, with every breath and every morsel of food – that GurSikh becomes pleasing to the Guru’s Mind. ਦਮਿ ਦਮਿ ਸਦਾ ਸਮਾਲਦਾ ਦੰਮੁ ਨ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਾਇ ॥ (556) With each and every breath, he constantly remembers the Lord in meditation; not a single breath passes in vain. Reciting Bani while sleeping Giani Jee had so much love and affection for Gurbani that even while sleeping they would continue to recite gurbani: ਕਬੀਰ ਸੁਪਨੈ ਹੂ ਬਰੜਾਇ ਕੈ ਜਿਹ ਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਕਸੈ ਰਾਮੁ ॥ਤਾ ਕੇ ਪਗ ਕੀ ਪਾਨਹੀ ਮੇਰੇ ਤਨ ਕੋ ਚਾਮੁ ॥੬੩॥ (1367) Kabeer, if someone utters the Name of the Lord even in dreams, I would make my skin into shoes for his feet. ||63|| Even when sleeping their Ucharan of Gurbani was perfect, they would not even leave out a kanna anywhere. Sometimes Singhs would open up pothis and follow along. They would be amazed at how correct the paat was, and it would continue for many angs. Up to this point, Giani Jee had listened to four complete Kathas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee.

thats what the singhs have said. I dont know when they plan to release the katha. a lot of work still needs to be done.

yes sant jee did do katha of all of sri dasam granth, and the singhs have the recordings but since not many people have listened to the sri guru granth sahib jee katha, they are holding back on releasing it

i doubt anyone has a soft copy of it. only a few singhs even have the hard copy

One time, Sant Ji accompanied with a Jatha were staying at Gurdwara Nabha Sahib Patshahi 9 & 10. Kirpal Singh Nihang and Sardar Gurdial Singh Ji (Secretary at Gurdwara Manji Sahib Patshahi 6&10 Ambala City), both them and some other sangat went to visit Sant Ji. It was evening time, Sant Ji was sitting upon bed, facing towards his pillow. There was another Singh, sitting upon higher portion of the same bed and was reciting paat to Santji. So in this manner, whenever he would finish teaching Santhiyaa and reciting Katha, whatever available time he had, he would listen to Gurbani from his students. Sometimes, company that came to visit would just sit and wait and wonder when will Sant Ji finish listening to Paat so they could have time to talk with him. Santji did not give much time towards conversation with visiting sangat. Once Bhai Kirpal Singh and co. had finished paying their homage at the Guru Darbar and finished eating Langar, then they arrived towards Santji. They loudly said ‘fateh’ , then Santji gestured to the paatee to finish the Shabad that he was on. Then Santji turned towards them and said, “ Aao Gurmukho! what has brought you here (kivay darshan ditay)?” Bhai Kirpal Singh folded his hands and made a request, “Mahapursho, we came to meet you but not with the intention that we are worthy of your presence. Please look and see that a group of us have come with the inner desire to hear teachings from you. Please, hear the voices of meek and the ones who are in mental anguish.” Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji said smilingly, “ O literary Singha! It was from the love that you all expressed, that the paat was halted and this free time given. Otherwise, I do not have any free time, because still my hunger has not subsided, this plate (body) is still incomplete. If I could complete this hunger and fulfill myself only then I tend to fulfilling others. I live with a fear of my Master in every moment: ਫਰੀਦਾ ਚਾਰਿ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਹੰਢਿ ਕੈ ਚਾਰਿ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਸੰਮਿ ॥ ਲੇਖਾ ਰਬੁ ਮੰਗੇਸੀਆ ਤੂ ਆਂਹੋ ਕੇਰ੍ਹੇ ਕੰਮਿ ॥੩੮ ॥ Vaahiguroo’s account on all beings, is what creates a fear within me, because what response will I give: ਪਛੋਤਾਵਾ ਨਾ ਮਿਲੈ ਜਬ ਚੂਕੈਗੀ ਸਾਰੀ ॥ If I fell on the path of giving all my time to just preaching to the world, then all my capital will be lost and then only regret will remain. Singha, I do not even have enough capital to spend anything yet, I am very hungry. My thirst is not quenching, then how can a person , tend to those with the same thirst. People think that Saints have nothing to do, they think they are here to complete their needs. When they offer us meals, their expectations are that since we ate their meals, their desires should be fulfilled. The first mistake is that they think that it’s our food [we are feeding them], ego creates this heavy mistake. Then, people want us to complete whatever pure or impure desire of theirs. Gurmukhaa! Mera Vaahiguroo, ਸਰਬ ਜੀਆ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਦਾਨੁ ਦੇਤਾ ॥ ਸਰਬ ਜੀਆ ਕਉ ਦੇਵਣਹਾਰਾ ॥ ਟੂਟੀ ਗਾਢਨਹਾਰ ਗੁੋਪਾਲ ॥ (unicode error) ਸਰਬ ਜੀਆ ਆਪੇ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ॥ Parmeshwar is giving all food to all, however it’s our mistake that we think that we are providing food for his Saints and Bhagats. So, in return they threaten or coerce them. Yet, they do not know ਜਿਨਿ ਜੀਉ ਦੀਆ ਸੁ ਰਿਜਕੁ ਅੰਬਰਾਵੈ ॥ ਸਭ ਘਟ ਭੀਤਰਿ ਹਾਟੁ ਚਲਾਵੈ ॥ What the command of Vaahiguroo is, they recognize and then they choose to ignore it. Wordly people look for the easiest means to fulfill their wishes. The attempt and effort one should make, that they do not want to make. The do not accept or obey our Guru’s teachings: ਕਰਿ ਬੰਦਿਗੀ ਛਾਡਿ ਮੈ ਮੇਰਾ ॥ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਮਾਰਿ ਸਵੇਰਾ ॥੨॥ When Vaahiguroo is delivering sustenance to every being existing on this earth, yet still we do not make a request before him: ਅਣਮੰਗਿਆ ਦਾਨੁ ਦੇਵਸੀ ਵਡਾ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥੩੪॥ Us beings are never fulfilled and satisfied inside, so how can this poor, low, insignificant being do to complete their wishes. Singho, I am attempting to get rid of my own hunger.” In this way SantJi, would not attempt to cause any interference within his connection with Parmatma, but at the same time answered all the questions sitting that were sitting in the heads of the group of Singhs. Santji would never fall into theses awkward situations. While travelling through the world all they really do is: ਸਾਚਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਲਾਗਾ ॥ ਲੋਗਨ ਸਿਉ ਮੇਰਾ ਠਾਠਾ ਬਾਗਾ ॥੧ ॥ With Mahapurshs, Vaahiguroo’s Saints are only very loosely meeting with worldy people on the outside. They keep their eye focused on their path and goal. They stay quiet, within the will of Vaahiguroo, and keep walking. http://dasandas.blogspot.com/2011/10/desire.html Written By: Gupt Singh

Sant Jee would travel all over India with 100-150 Singhs in the Jatha, whom they would teach Katha, Keertan etc. Doing Gurmat Parchar they gave Amrit to hundreds of thousands, made thousands into Shud Paatis ( those that can recite Gurbani correctly), and made many into Gianis (knowledgeable ones). Sant Jee would teach their students the meanings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Bhai Gurdaas Deean Vaaran and Kabbit Savaiyai, Bhai Nand Lal Jee’s Gazals, Sri Guru Panth Parkash, Gur Bilas Patshahee 6 and 10, Mehma Parkash, Sri Nanak Parkash, Sri Gur Partap Suraj Granth, other small books, Prabodh Chandar Natak, Vichaar Saagar, Birtee Prabhakar, Moksh Panth, etc. At both times (morning and evening) sangat would listen to katha and the vidarthees would open up their pothia and they would listen to the arths, and write them down and do veechar of them. This travelling university (Taksal) not only gave gurmat vidya to students, but it also made the students into true gursikhs. A lot of Parchar of gursikhi has been done and continues to be done to this day, with Maharaj Jee’s kirpa. Many of Sant Jee’s students have become Granthi Singhs at the Five Takhats and other historical Gurdwarai throughout India. Many became scholars and katha vaachiks. Some of the main students names are listed below: Sant Harnaam Singh Jee Paatshah, Chakarvartee who taught Gurmat Vidya at Village Jogewal, District Faridkot. They made many into Shud Paatis ( those that can recite Gurbani correctly), and joined a lot of Sangat with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee. Sachkand Vaasi Sri Maan Bhagat Ujjagger Singh Jee Giani Daleep Singh, Katha Vaachik at Gurdwara Manjee Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib Sri Maan Giani Mohan Singh Jee, who is doing Gurmat Parchar with a Jatha of Singhs Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh, Head Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib, and Jathedar Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib Singh Sahib Giani Mani Singh Jee, Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib Sachkand Vasi Singh Sahib Giani Kapoor Singh Jee, Head Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib Jee Baba Mehar Singh Jee Birakat, Village Mandiala, District Gurdaspur, who made many into Shud Paatis of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Giani Amar Singh Jee Kritee, Village Maloo ka Fatha, who made countless singhs into Shud Paatis Giani Mehinder Singh Jee Paniaalee, Granthi at Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib Giani Joginder Singh Jee, Guru Kaa Baagh Giani Karam Singh Jee, Garhvaiee ( personal assistant) from Calcutta Giani Preetam Singh Jee, Sarhand Mandee Giani Swarn Singh Jee, Takarvaal Sachkand Vaasi Giani Nand Singh Jee, Rairoo Sahib Sachkand Vaasi Giani Gujan Singh Jee, Jasowal Giani Preetam Singh Jee, Nairobee Giani Niranjan Singh Jee, Sraai Giani Gurbachan Singh Jee Raagi, Upalhairee Giani Bhagwan Singh Jee, Maarhee Mega Giani Balwant Singh Jee, Who did Seva in Africa Giani Joginder Singh Jee Kahaarpuree Giani Inderjeet Singh Jee Giani Prataap Singh Jee Langhiaana Giani Meva Singh Jee, Kathavaachik Kaindree Sri Gur Singh Sabha, Sri Amritsar Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh Jee Boparai Giani Baldev Singh Jee, Head Granthi Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala Giani Nahar Singh Jee, Head Granthi Gurdwara Dookh Niwaran Sahib, Patiala Vaid Niranjan Singh Jee Mahant Gurdwara Boparai, Ludhiana Giani Pooran Singh Jee Dehli Giani Preetam Singh Jee Africa Apart from these names there are many more students that have done and are doing Gurmat Parchar. http://dasandas.blogspot.com/2011/09/sant-jee-would-travel-all-over-india.html

if you have any more left can you send me one gagan.singh@live.ca