The Doctor Who Treated Guru Gobind Singh Ji

[dholki]

Guru Fateh to all.

As I understand it when Guru Gobind Singh was attached by the two Patans, the late emperor Arungzehbs son, Bhadurshah (?) sent his top physcian to treat the Guru.

He is depicted as being Western White possibly English or European, on a picture that I have seen.

Does anybody know what his name was. there can't be many White doctors in India in that century.

I think that he must have made medical notes at the time, and maybe with a bit of research if they still exist they may be read.

Any help on this topic would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[AK47 JATHA LION]

Yes the surgeon was believed to be an Englishman and his name was Dr Cole i believe. I dont know about the doctor title but his name was definately Cole.

[dholki]

where did you hear this...I would like to know the source

thanks.

[ghorandhar]

Veer jee you want to look at Sri Gur Sobha by Sanapati (edited by Dr Ganda Singh) and Amarnama by Nathmal Dhadi. The latter has been translated by Dalip Singh in his book Guru Gobind Singh jee. I felt Dalip Singh made some good points in the book, but there are alot of inaccurate stuff (the account of the last 30 days is Good thought). Gurtej Singh has also translated it.

I think Amarnama has also been published by Piara Singh padam.

Both the Amarnama and Sri Gur Sonha are eyewitness accounts and confirm that Guru Gobind Singh jee did not die from stab wounds.

Hope this helps.

[guptveer1469]

Veer jee you want to look at Sri Gur Sobha by Sanapati (edited by Dr Ganda Singh) and Amarnama by Nathmal Dhadi. The latter has been translated by Dalip Singh in his book Guru Gobind Singh jee. I felt Dalip Singh made some good points in the book, but there are alot of inaccurate stuff (the account of the last 30 days is Good thought). Gurtej Singh has also translated it.

I think Amarnama has also been published by Piara Singh padam.

Both the Amarnama and Sri Gur Sonha are eyewitness accounts and confirm that Guru Gobind Singh jee did not die from stab wounds.

Hope this helps.

Veerji,

Can u give more info please?

[dholki]

Veer jee you want to look at Sri Gur Sobha by Sanapati (edited by Dr Ganda Singh) and Amarnama by Nathmal Dhadi. The latter has been translated by Dalip Singh in his book Guru Gobind Singh jee. I felt Dalip Singh made some good points in the book, but there are alot of inaccurate stuff (the account of the last 30 days is Good thought). Gurtej Singh has also translated it.

I think Amarnama has also been published by Piara Singh padam.

Both the Amarnama and Sri Gur Sonha are eyewitness accounts and confirm that Guru Gobind Singh jee did not die from stab wounds.

Hope this helps.

Fateh,

Where can i purchase these books in the uk?

[Bundha]

The doctor was a Dr Cole.

He stayed with Guru Ji for a few days while the wound heald. For his services he was given a Dushalla and 500 rps by Guru Sahib Ji.

Dr Cole may never have known how close he had come for those few days to Akaals Saroop.

I have tried to make many enquries with all sorts of places - British Museum, Sites regarding to British Empire etc but could not get any information about Dr Cole. Academics who have a lot more resource at their hands like Amandeep S who I think has written a number of books has also tried to find something about this person but to no avail.

He must have made notes and even may have made description of Guru Jis darbar and about Guru ji Himself, maybe even sketches !!!! I think this is a big opportunity for someone so do research here.

[dholki]

The doctor was a Dr Cole.

He stayed with Guru Ji for a few days while the wound heald. For his services he was given a Dushalla and 500 rps by Guru Sahib Ji.

Dr Cole may never have known how close he had come for those few days to Akaals Saroop.

I have tried to make many enquries with all sorts of places - British Museum, Sites regarding to British Empire etc but could not get any information about Dr Cole. Academics who have a lot more resource at their hands like Amandeep S who I think has written a number of books has also tried to find something about this person but to no avail.

He must have made notes and even may have made description of Guru Jis darbar and about Guru ji Himself, maybe even sketches !!!! I think this is a big opportunity for someone so do research here.

Exactly what my thoughts were.

Veer Je thanks for your message. As you said medical notes would have almost certainly be made, but whether they still exist is unknown. What a pity as if these were available they would be cherised by the panth as well as offering a facinating piece of historial archive.

by the way what is a 'Dhusalla'?

[Bundha]

I don't think we should give up hope.

There are many avenues that have not been explored. As I do not live in London it may be an idea from a local person to visit some of the British Empire places - V&A maybe, British Museum could be visited personally for information. I think we should endeavour to find our about Dr Cole.

Dhushalla - it is like a blanket but thinner, but expensive and embroided

[xHarinder_singh]

I feel the best way to know about things is from AKAAL PURAKH. By japping Naam continuously, we can get to know the answers of all questions. These days people are spending their lives on research, all this is Maya.

Guru Gobind Singh Jee Maharaaj is VERY MUCH HERE. Why not ask Him directly ?

This world is a dream and all this "research" is a waste of time. 24 hours Naam abhiyas is the BEST RESEARCH.