janam divas Dhann Dhann Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh ji

[Mehtab Singh]

today 12/12/12

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Parnaam merai merai vadai veer Sri Baba Fat-heh Singh Ji nu:

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥ Salok

ਪਤਿ ਰਾਖੀ ਗੁਰਿ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਤਜਿ ਪਰਪੰਚ ਮੋਹ ਬਿਕਾਰ ॥ The Guru, the Supreme Lord God, preserved my honor, when I renounced hypocrisy, emotional attachment and corruption

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੋਊ ਆਰਾਧੀਐ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ॥੧॥ O Nanak, worship and adore the One, who has no end or limitation.

ਸਜੈ ਜੋ ਦੁਮਾਲਾ ਛਟੈ ਖੂਬ ਫਰਰਾ ॥ When the dumalla is tied, then the Farla/Farara flys beautifully.

ਅਜਬ ਸੋਹੇ ਚੱਕਰ ਖੰਡੇ ਤੋੜੇ ਵਾਲਾ ॥ The Chakkar with the Khanda Torha (the chain mail and khanda) has a strange spectacular beauty.

ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਨੇ .ਫਤਿਹ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਕੋ ਬੁਲਾਇਆ ॥ Guru Gobind Singh Ji Summoned Fateh Singh Ji.

ਚਲੈ ਗੋ ਤੋਰ ਜੈਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਐਸਾ ਮੁਖ ਸੇ ਅਲਾਇਆ ॥And from his holy mouth, he uttered that a panth like Fateh singh would come to be.

ਹਮ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਸਭ ਕੇ ਵਾਲੀ ਹਮਰਾ ਪੰਥ ਨਿਆਰਾ ਹੈ ॥We, the Akaalis, are heading all, and our panth is different from all.

ਦੀਨ ਮਜ਼ਬ ਕਾ ਜੁਧ ਕੀਨਾ ਖੰਡਾ ਫੜਿਆ ਦੁਧਾਰਾ ਹੈ ॥We are hold a double edged sword to fight in the war of the righteousness.

ਛਈ ਮਈ ਮਾਰ ਸਭ ਦੂਰ ਕੀਨੀ ਸਲੋਤਰ ਫੜਿਆ ਕਰਾਰਾ ਹੈ ॥With the Salotar (daang/thick stick) that we are holding, we have eradicated Maya.

ਗਗਨ ਮੰਡਲ ਮੈ ਬੁੰਗਾ ਹਮਾਰਾ ਮਹਾਂਕਾਲ ਰਖਵਾਰਾ ਹੈ ॥In the skies is our place of worship and the Mahaakaal (Lord of Lords, Greatest Immortal) is our protector.

ਸਿਰ ਪਰ ਮੁਕਟ ਮੁਕਟ ਪਰ ਚੱਕਰ ਆਇਆ ਅਜਬ ਹੁਲਾਰਾ ਹੈ ॥On the head is the crown (dumalla) and on the crown is the Chakkar, what an inexplicable rush of good feelings has come.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਤੁਧ ਆਗੇ ਸੀਸ ਹਮਾਰਾ ਹੈ ॥ Holy Guru Nanak Ji and Holy Guru Gobind Singh Ji, We bow and present our heads in front of you.

ਲੱਟ ਪੱਟ ਫਰਰੇ ਸਜ ਰਹੇ ਗੁਰ ਸ਼ਬਦਨ ਕੀ ਭਈ ਝੰਕਾਰ ॥The Farlaas are flowing freely in the air while we tie them, and the ambrosial sounds of the Shabad Guru is heard ringing.

ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਜਿਨ ਸਭ ਕੁਲ ਲੀਆ ਉਧਾਰ ॥ Guru Gobind Singh Ji has granted salvation to my whole lineage.

ਸਿਰ ਮਸ੍ਤਕ ਰਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਾ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੰ ਹਸ੍ਤ ਕਾਯਾ ਰਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਾ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰਹ ॥ The Supreme Lord God has procted my head and forehead. The Transcendent Lord has protected my hands and body.

ਆਤਮ ਰਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਾ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਧਨ ਚਰਣ ਰਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਾ ਜਗਦੀਸ੍ਵਰਹ ॥ God, my Lord and Master, has saved my soul. The Lord of the Universe has saved my wealth and feet.

ਸਰਬ ਰਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਾ ਗੁਰ ਦਯਾਲਹ ਭੈ ਦੂਖ ਬਿਨਾਸਨਹ ॥ The Merciful Guru has protected everything, and destroyed my fear and suffering.

ਭਗਤਿ ਵਛਲ ਅਨਾਥ ਨਾਥੇ ਸਰਣਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਪੁਰਖ ਅਚੁਤਹ ॥੫੨॥ God is the Lover of His devotees, the Master of the masterless. Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of the Imperishable Primal Lord God.

ਹਉ ਗੋਸਾਈ ਦਾ ਪਹਿਲਵਾਨੜਾ ॥ I am a wrestler, I belong to the Lord of the World.

ਮੈ ਗੁਰ ਮਿਲਿ ਉਚ ਦੁਮਾਲੜਾ ॥ I met with the Guru, and I have tied a tall, plumed turban.

ਸਭ ਹੋਈ ਛਿੰਝ ਇਕਠੀਆ ਦਯੁ ਬੈਠਾ ਵੇਖੈ ਆਪਿ ਜੀਉ ॥੧੭॥ All have gathered to watch the wrestling match, and the Merciful Lord Himself is seated to behold it.

ਵਾਤ ਵਜਨਿ ਟੰਮਕ ਭੇਰੀਆ ॥ The bugles play and the drums beat.

ਮਲ ਲਥੇ ਲੈਦੇ ਫੇਰੀਆ ॥ The wrestlers enter the arena and circle around.

ਨਿਹਤੇ ਪੰਜਿ ਜੁਆਨ ਮੈ ਗੁਰ ਥਾਪੀ ਦਿਤੀ ਕੰਡਿ ਜੀਉ ॥੧੮॥ I have thrown the five challengers to the ground, and the Guru has patted me on the back.

ਸਭ ਇਕਠੇ ਹੋਇ ਆਇਆ ॥ All have gathered together,

ਘਰਿ ਜਾਸਨਿ ਵਾਟ ਵਟਾਇਆ ॥ But we shall return home by different routes.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਲਾਹਾ ਲੈ ਗਏ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਚਲੇ ਮੂਲੁ ਗਵਾਇ ਜੀਉ ॥੧੯॥ The Gurmukhs reap their profits and leave, while the self-willed manmukhs lose their investment and depart.

ਤੂੰ ਵਰਨਾ ਚਿਹਨਾ ਬਾਹਰਾ ॥ You are without color or mark.

ਹਰਿ ਦਿਸਹਿ ਹਾਜਰੁ ਜਾਹਰਾ ॥ The Lord is seen to be manifest and present.

ਸੁਣਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਤੁਝੈ ਧਿਆਇਦੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਭਗਤ ਰਤੇ ਗੁਣਤਾਸੁ ਜੀਉ ॥੨੦॥ Hearing of Your Glories again and again, Your devotees meditate on You. They are attuned to You, O Lord, Treasure of Excellence.

ਮੈ ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਦਯੈ ਸੇਵੜੀ ॥ Through age after age, I am the servant of the Merciful Lord.

ਗੁਰਿ ਕਟੀ ਮਿਹਡੀ ਜੇਵੜੀ ॥ The Guru has cut away my bonds.

ਹਉ ਬਾਹੁੜਿ ਛਿੰਝ ਨ ਨਚਊ ਨਾਨਕ ਅਉਸਰੁ ਲਧਾ ਭਾਲਿ ਜੀਉ ॥੨੧॥੨॥੨੯॥ I shall not have to dance in the wrestling arena of life again. Nanak has searched, and found this opportunity.

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Pyaree sadhsangat jeeo, could one of you please type out a write up here on the basic facts and life of our absolutely most pyareh pyareh neyareh neyareh Sezade Baba Fateh Singh Jee for the benefit of those visiting this website with little knowledge of our Char Sahibzade. Your sewa will be very much appreciated. My humble bentee at sadhsangat's feet.

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The youngest sons of DHAN Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj, Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji were born at Anandpur Sahib. Thier grandmother Mata Gujjar Kaur Ji was especially close to the young Sahibzadas. When Guru Ji's family evacuated from Anandpur Sahib, Mata Ji took charge of both of them as the column moved out of the city.

While crossing on horseback the rivulet Sirsa, then in spate, the three were separated from Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji. Gangu, who had worked for the Guru's family, also succeeded in crossing the stream. He escorted them to his own house in the village of Kheri, now known as Saheri, near Morinda in presentday Ropar district. While unsaddling the horse he saw that there was some cash in the saddlebag. This tempted him to treachery. He not only stole the saddlebag during the night, but also planned to betray the fugitives to the government in hope of a reward.

On the morning of 7 December 1705, the day of the fateful battle of Chamkaur, Baba Zorawar Singh ji, along with Baba Fateh Singh ji and their grandmother, was taken into custody by Jani Khan and Mani Khan Ranghar, the officials at Morinda. They were despatched on the following day to Sirhind where they were consigned to the Cold Tower (Thanda Burj) of the Fort.

On 9 December 1705, Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji were produced before the faujdaar, Nawab Wazir Khan, who had just returned from Chamkaur with his feudal ally, Nawab Sher Muhammad Khan of Malerkotla. Wazir Khan tried to lure the Sahibzadas to embrace Islam with promises of riches and honours, but they spurned the suggestion. He then threatened them with death, but they remained undaunted. Death sentence was finally pronounced. Upon Sher Muhammad Khan's intercession for the innocent children to be spared their lives, they were given some more time to ponder over the suggestion to convert. Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and his brother spent another two days of severe winter in their old grandmother's lap in the Cold Tower.

Still adamant, they were, on 11 December 1705, ordered to be sealed alive in a wall. As the masonry around their tender bodies reached chest high, it crumbled. The Sahibzadas were sent to the Cold Tower again for the night. The next day, 12 December 1705, the alternative of conversion being again turned down, Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji were martyred by sealing alive in a wall. The aged Mata Gujari Kaur ji, who had all along been kept in the Cold Tower, only a little distance away, breathed her last as the news reached her ears. Mata Gujari ji through upbringing of her grandsons played such an important role in Sikhism that as Sikhs, we can owe our existence to her. It was due to her teachings that the young Babas did not bulge from their Dharma and attained martyrdom, thus continuing and emphasizing the institute of martyrdom in Sikhism.

Seth Todar Mall, a wealthy merchant of Sirhind, performed the cremation of the three dead bodies the following day. The site of the fateful happenings, since christened Fatehgarh Sahib, close to the old town of Sirhind, is now marked by four Sikh shrines. A religious fair is held here from 25 to 28 December every year to honour the memory of the martyrs.