There is no religion, Nation or movement without a history. When a leader, Master or Scholar writes something or says something, it alone isn’t enough to bring about a change in social structure of the contemporary Society. Something written is not enough to inspire future generations to follow the written word in its completeness until actions are performed based on what is written. It’s the actions, deeds of the followers which will portray to the present society and future generations the importance and greatness, the great value of Guru’s, Master’s Word. No one would have believed in concepts of God, Naam, Sewa, Simran, Sacrifice enshrined in Guru Granth Sahib ji if Gurus and Gursikhs had not ‘’Lived the Word’’. Reading baani, singing baani is one thing; Living Baani is a very different and great thing. Gurbaani is what Gurus and Bhagats said and History is what Gurus and Gursikhs did. It’s just like Theory and Practical of Science.
When we search Sikh history for important role Dasam Guru’s Baani played in shaping destiny of Khalsa Panth, we come across innumerable instances. We’ll discuss about the most important Chapter of 18th century Sikh history, emergence of Baba Deep Singh ji Shaheed Maharaj and how he got the title of Shaheed.The role this Sant-Sipahi-Scholar Son of Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj played in Charhdi Kala and Victory march of Panth is unmatched and will be remembered for ages to come.
Baba Deep Singh ji Shaheed was born on 26 Jan 1682, in Pahuwind, Amritsar. He first had darshan of Guru Gobind Singh ji in 1688, at the age of 6. Babaji took amrit in 1700 and after that lived in Anandpur Sahib with Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj. The Day Baba Fateh Singh ji and Baba Jorawar Singh ji wore Dummalle and Guru ji blessed them with the title of Commanders Of Laadliya fauja(Beloved Warriors), Baba Deep Singh ji was one of the singhs to tie Akali Dumalla on his head, with shastars and chakkars. He was blessed by Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj that day and given title of ‘’Mahakaal Singh’’.
Baba Deep Singh ji’s Jatha was known as Jatha Shaheeda, and after 1748, it came to be known as Misal Shaheedan, (Misal means file, where only those Singh’s names used to be written who were ready to attain Shaheedi anytime for Guru). But Shaheed is a person who lays his life for Guru, who attains Shaheedi for Guru, then why was Babaji known as Shaheed, while still alive? Why was this greatest General of Panth, Supreme Commander of Akali Nihang Singh Khalsa (he was commander of Akali Nihangs according to Pracheen Panth parkash), Mukhi of Damdami Taksal and Misal Shaheedan, who baptised hundreds of thousands in Sikhi and kept Sikhs united till he was in Body, known as Shaheed?
History goes like this. When Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj composed Shabad ‘’Mittar Pyaare nu’’ at Macchiwara, he sung it as ‘’Mittar Pyaare nu haal fakeera da kehna’’. When Guru Ji reached Damdama sahib, Mata Sundar Kaur ji and Mata Sahib Kaur ji met Guru Ji here and surviving Singhs from Anandpur gathered here. One fine evening as Guruji was lying on his bed, cool breeze touched his body and with a mystical flash in his eyes he started singing this Shabad in Love of Akaal Purakh Waheguruji. When Maharaj ji sang ‘’Mittar Pyaare nu haal fakkera da kehna ‘’ again, Baba Deep Singh ji, who was standing on duty near Maharaj heard this and tears started flowing down his eyes. Guruji asked, Deep Singh why are you crying? Babaji said, Maharaj ji it’s due to Bairaag, Guru Pita ji, you are lord of Universe, Sargun roop of Akaal ji, why u call urself a fakeer? I am not able to tolerate this, My Guru, master of millions of universes, Param-aatma roop calling him self Fakeer. Maharaj ji, please change this word. It’s a request. Maharaj smiled and said Deep Singh, this is Baani, Song of my Soul in love of my Father, my beloved friend Waheguru ji, its every word is ‘’Living’’. It has energy in it, it has Life in it, if you want me to change one ‘’Live word’’, give me something live for exchange. Babaji said I have only this Life; it is already yours, what else I can give you. Guruji said Deep Singh, if you wish me to change this word; you have to give your head! Babaji took out his sword, unsheathed it and as he swung it to cut his neck, Guruji held his hand! As Babaji opened his eyes, he saw Guruji holding his hand. Guruji took him in his arms, blessed him and put his hand on his head and said Deep Singh,’’ Nihaal, Nihaal, Nihaal! Your selfless sewa, great sacrifice, bhagti and love for me will be honoured for ages. You have attained the Supreme Spiritual Awastha, Param-Anand, Oneness with Akaal ji, you have realized the Truth Deep Singh’’. As Guru Granth Sahib ji’s Baani Says, ‘’Aaap Gavaiye, Taa Shauh Paiye’’. Babaji was given title of ‘’Shaheed’’ by Guruji that day. Guru Gobind Singh ji said mercifully that his head now belonged to him, but he was being given it back for Sewa of Panth. Guru Ji said I’ll take it back at appropriate time. And this way the great General of Panth got his title of ‘’Shaheed’’ from Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj. Maharaj changed the word ‘’Fakeera’’ to ‘’Mureeda’’ and then again sang the whole shabad as
ਖਿਆਲ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ 10॥
ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਨੂੰ ਹਾਲ ਮੁਰੀਦਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਹਿਣਾ ॥
ਤੁਧੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਰੋਗੁ ਰਜਾਈਆਂ ਦਾ ਓਢਣ ਨਾਗ ਨਿਵਾਸਾਂ ਦੇ ਰਹਿਣਾ ॥
ਸੂਲ ਸੁਰਾਹੀ ਖੰਜਰੁ ਪਿਆਲਾ ਬਿੰਗ ਕਸਾਈਆਂ ਦਾ ਸਹਿਣਾ ॥
ਯਾਰੜੇ ਦਾ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸੱਥਰੁ ਚੰਗਾ ਭੱਠ ਖੇੜਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਰਹਿਣਾ ॥ 1॥ 1॥ 6॥
Khyal by the Tenth King
Tell the Beloved Friend (God) the plight of us, the Disciples.
"Without you, it is a torment to wear quilts (in winter) and living in imposing mansion is like dwelling with snakes."
The flask is like a (honed) spike, the goblet is like a dagger and (your separation) is akin to enduring the thrust of a butcher's knife.
The bare floor of (our Beloved) Friend is acceptable to us. Living in towns is like living in a furnace. (1)(1)(6)
Akaal ji Sahai.
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