Sikhism - Culture - Gurmat Veechar

devout Sikhs of the Gurus and after getting Amrit in 1700 became
baptized Sikhs. In the year 1700, when went to Anandpur Sahib, their
son, Deep Singh was also with them and he too took 'Khande Baate Di
Pahul'. When parents were returning home, Deep Singh stayed back at
the directions of Guru Sahib himself. Now he came in contact with
Bhai Mani Singh Ji from whom he started learning Gurmukhi,
recitation, understanding and interpreting the bani of (Guru) Granth
Sahib, Sikh philosophy etc. Besides Punjabi (Gurmukhi) he learnt
several other languages from Bhai Mani Singh and other Sikh scholars.
He also learnt the art of 'Gatka', weaponry, archery, horse riding
etc. In I702, again at the instance ofGuru Dasmesh, he returned to his
village to be with his parents, where he got himselfmarried in 1704.
When he came to know that the two elder Sahibzadas obtained
martyrdom at Chamkaur, he rushed back to Talwandi Sabo, where he
also learnt about the tragic end ofthe younger Sahibzadas at Sarhind,
at the hands ofNawab Wazir Khan.
When he reached there, Guru Sahib was busy in dictating and re
writing entire (Guru) Granth Sahib, to Bhai Mani Singh. He helped
Bhai Mani Singh in writing and making copies ofthe same.
In 1706, Guru Sahib made him head Granthi (incharge) of
Damdama Sahib, while Bhai Mani Singh was made head priest of
Harimandir Sahib in Amritsar. Baba Deep Singh spent many years at
Damdama Sahib and kept himself involved in training, teaching and
preaching of Sikh thought to Guru Ke Sikhs and other aspirants. He
was always ready to serve those in need and to fight for justice. Baba Ji
also continued to prepare copies ofSri Guru Granth Sahib and was also
writing gutkas (small books ofhymns).
After the exit ofGuru Dasmesh from this world (physically only),
in 1708, Deep Singh, a young man of26 years fully dedicated himself
to the Sikh cause. He was taB, strong, and uncommonly brave Sikh
who was a bold and fearless saint-soldier, ever ready to risk his life for
the Panth.
He joined Banda Singh Bahadur in 1709, when he attacked
Sadhaura and Sarhind, as per the dictates of the Guru. It was he
who beheaded Wazir Khan, the Nawab of Sarhind, the main
culprit, who was directly responsible for taking the lives of
innocent Sahibzadas, while burying them alive in the walls.
Baba Deep Singh / 193