PACHMI PARKASH - Global Sikh Studies

the battle of Malakhand began, (an area just a little further from Hoti that the British
Raj needed to bring under its control.) The British Government had given strict
instructions for all of Hoti to sell and supply all rations and necessary items to all the
British Soldiers who were stationed nearby during the battle. This in turn bought great
prosperity to the Hoti area and many people moved to the area to take advantage of
this. So thanks to the boon given by Sant Baba Ram Singh Ji Maharaj, Hoti really
prospered like Delhi.
Dhan Baba Ram Singh Ji Maharaj! Dhan Baba Karam Singh Ji Maharaj!
Blessing of Victory to the Guide Platoon
At this time out of all the army platoons it seemed the Guide Platoon gained the most
fame in which Baba Karam Singh Ji first served. It was whilst serving in the platoon
that the Lord came and gave service to protect the honour of his beloved Saint.
Panna 783: The Lord Himself has stood up to resolve the affairs of the Saints; He has
come to complete their tasks.
Now it just so happened that that very same platoon was given orders to fight in the
Battle of Malakhand. Its General was an English gentleman who had come along with
all the Sikh Soldiers to Hoti for Baba Ji’s vision before they left to fight. With great
devotion they paid their respects to Baba Ji and made a request saying, “O King of the
Poors! We are going into battle, please protect our honour.”
Baba Ji fed them and gave them all instructions saying, “Go and don’t worry as Dhan
Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj will always be there to protect you as you will return
with the drums of Victory beating around you.” As Saints choose their words
carefully and what ever a Saint says will always come true.
With great faith they took leave and reached the battle field and stood firm with their
enemy across a river. The British General aligned the river banks with the Sikh
Soldiers. The General called out the cry of charge and the Soldiers ran steaming
across the river shouting cries of victory (“Sat Sri Akaal”), and as soon as they began
crossing the river the orders of charge were given by the enemy too.
As they smashed face to face with the Sikh Soldiers both sides stood firm in battle for
a while, but as they saw the intense bravery of the Sikhs the enemy were forced back
and began to retreat, until finally the battle field was overtaken by the Khalsa. The
Sikh Soldiers played the drums of Victory, shouting the praises of Baba Karam Singh
Ji Maharaj. When they returned back with Victory under their belt, they first returned
to Hoti paying their respects at Baba Ji’s lotus feet. Then sponsored a recital of Guru
Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj (Akhand Paath Sahib) with a free kitchen for all, to thank the
Guru Nanak Ji Maharaj for their victory and also gaining blessing from Baba Ji. They
finally took leave and returned to their barracks with complete faith in Dhan Baba
Karam Singh Ji Maharaj.
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