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Bachitra Natak
The ''Bachittar Natak'' or ''Bachitar Natak'' (; 'The Wonderful Play') is partly an autobiography of Guru Gobind Singh. The appellation ''Bachitar Natak'' is sometimes confusingly only applied around the Dasam Granth.Rinehart, Robin. ''Debating the Dasam Granth''. Oxford University Press, 2011. The ''Bachitar Natak Granth'', not to be confused with the ''Bachittar Natak'' composition, contains a large corpus of the Dasam Granth canon. Overview The Bachittar Natak is part of the Dasam Granth, the second holy scripture of Sikhism. The composition covers various aspects, including the lineage of Guru Gobind Singh, the persecution of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the author's own rebirth, and the defense and spread of dharma (righteousness). It also includes descriptions of battles, hunting expeditions, and journeys in Punjab and the Himalayan foothills.Michaud, Heather. ''Walking in the Footsteps of the Guru: Sikhs and Seekers in the Indian Himalayas''. Canada: University of Calgary, 1998. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikhism
Sikhism is an Indian religion and Indian philosophy, philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE. It is one of the most recently founded major religious groups, major religions and among the largest in the world with about 25–30million adherents, known as Sikhs. Sikhism developed from the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak (1469–1539), the faith's first guru, and the nine Sikh gurus who succeeded him. The tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), named the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the central religious scripture in Sikhism, was their successor. This brought the line of human gurus to a close. Sikhs regard the Guru Granth Sahib as the 11th and eternally living guru. The core beliefs and practices of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib and other Sikh scriptures, include faith and meditation in the name of the one creator (''Ik Onkar''), the divine unity and equality of all humankind, engaging ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Nadaun
The Battle of Nadaun, alternatively known as the Hussaini Yudh'','' was fought at Nadaun, between Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur (Kahlur) and the Mughals under Alif Khan. Bhim Chand was supported by Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Sikh Guru) and the Mughals were supported by other hill chieftains, notably Kirpal Chand from Kangra and Dayal Chand from Bijharwal. Bhim Chand and some hill chieftains, after the conclusion of the Battle of Bhangani, had refused to pay tribute to the Mughal emperor which led to the battle at Nadaun. The battle resulted in the victory of Bilaspur State and Sikh alliance. '' Bichitra Natak'', considered to be the autobiography of Guru Gobind Singh, is one of the major sources of information about the battle. However, its authorship is disputed by some scholars. Dating Different authors give the date of the battle variously as 1687, 1689, 1690, 20 March 1691, and 4 April 1691. Cause The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's Deccan campaigns against Bijapur and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudra Avtar
Rudra Avtar (, pronunciation: ) is an epic poetry, epic poem under the title ''Ath Rudra Avtar Kathan''(n). It is traditionally said to have been written by Guru Gobind Singh. It is included in ''Dasam Granth'', which is considered to be the second-most important scripture of the Sikhs. It is sometimes grouped together with the preceding ''Brahma Avtar'' composition into a combination termed as the ''Upāvatār'' (meaning "lesser avatars"). Synopsis The Rudra Avtar covers the stories of two avatars, or incarnations, related to ''Rudra'' or ''Shiva.'' This composition covers the most important wars within Sikh philosophy, such as the fight between ''Bibek Buddhi'' and ''Abibek Budhi,'' (truth and falsity), and the fight between wisdom and ignorance.Dasam Granth, S.S. Kapoor, Page 17 This composition covers the concepts of ''Gyaan'' (Knowledge) and ''Dhyana'' (Attention) and is against fake ritualism and practices. Incarnations of Rudra (Shiva) Guru Gobind Singh sanctified an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
