Bhai Daya Singh Ji

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BHai Daya Singh Ji was one of the First Original panj pyares chosen By Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj on the historic Vaisakhi of 1699. He was the son of BHai Suddha, a Sodhi KHatri of Lahore and Mai Diali. His original name was Bhai Daya Ram JI. BHai Suddha Ji was a devout Sikh of Guru Tegh Bahadhur Ji and visited the Guru on more than one occasion to SEek Guru Ji's blessings. In 1677, He travelled to Sri Anadpur SAhib to seek the blessings of Guru Gobind Singh JI and decided to stay there permanently. Bhai Daya Ram Ji already versed in Persian and Punjabi engaged himself in the study of classics and Gurbani.He also received training in the use of weapons.

In the historic diwan of 1699, He was the first to heed the call of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh JI and offered his head to the sword of Guru Sahib JI.He was followed by four other Pyares in succession.These Five Beloved ones were the First to be admitted to the fold of the Khalsa Panth and in turn offered baptism to Guru Ji..Guru Gobind Singh Ji called them the Panj Pyare and these were later followed by Five muktas.Bhai Daya Singh Ji was considered Jathedar of the Panj Pyares.

He took part in the battles of Sri Anadpur Sahib and was one of the Sikhs who followed Guru Gobind Singh out on the night of 7th December 1705 eluding the the beseiging forces.

He delivered the Zafaranamah or epistle of Victory to Emperor Aurangzeb on the behalf of Guru Gobind Singh Ji who was then camoping at Ahmednagar.

to be continued....................... source Gurdwara Jarg Sahib Yaadgar Sant Baba Ishar Singh Ji

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What is the name of the 5 Muktas?

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What is the name of the 5 Muktas?

Bhai Ram Singh, Bhai Deva Singh, Bhai Tahil Singh, Bhai Ishar Singh and Bhai Fateh Singh

These 5 Singhs were the first to receive Amrit from the original Panj Pyares

4 of the Panj Muktas (Bhai Deva Singh, Bhai Tahil Singh, Bhai Ishar Singh, Bhai Fateh Singh) became shaheed at the battle of Chamkaur along with 3 of the original Panj Pyares, Bhai Mohkam Singh, Bhai Himat Singh and Bhai Shaib Singh