Shri Rama, Shri Krishna and Hindu God-Goddess are mentioned in the works of Guru Govind Singh ji

Shri Rama, Shri Krishna and Hindu God-Goddess are mentioned in the works of Guru Govind Singh ji

Observe this painting carefully!

It is an illustration on the cover of an old manuscript of Dasam Granth.

This painting depicts a scene from the episode of appearance of Goddess just before the formation of Khalsa by Guru Gobind singh in 1699.

The painting depicts Goddess Chandi on her lion making an appearance. To her right is the great Sikh Guru Gobind Singh folding his hands with utmost reverence. To his left is the Brahman priest who conducted the Yajna.

It is mentioned in many premodern Sikh scriptures like Gursobha(c.1711) and Bansavalinama(c.1769) that Guru Gobind Singh conducted a Yajna at Naina Devi to please Goddess Chandi before the formation of Khalsa. In his composition Dasam Granth, he included many compositions dedicated to Goddess Chandi such as Chandi Charitar Ukti Bilas, Chandi Di Var and Ugardanti. Infact, he writes in Ugardanti that when the Goddess Chandi was pleased with him, he formed Khalsa. Finally, Sikh Ardas even today retain the phrase "Sri bhagauti ji sahai' ("may the Goddess be pleased/beneficial"). Of course, Bhagavati is now interpreted as "sword" instead of Goddess.

There is an inscription in Naina Devi which records his visit to the temple. From the inscription, we know that the name of this priest is Bhadia

Of course, the painting as well as the entire story is now hidden. And whenever revealed is always revealed in a distorted form with an obvious agenda.

List of Works by Guru Govind Singh in which Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Hindu God-Goddess are mentioned

1. Akal Ustat (271 and 1/2 verses)

2. Bachitra Natak (471 verses)

3. Chandi Charitra First version (233 verses) and second version (262 verses)

4. Chandi di Var (55 verses)

5. Cahubis Avtar (1201 verses)

6. Fateh Nama (23 and 1/2 verses)

7. Gian Prabodh (336 verses)

8. Hikayat (756 verses)

9. Jap (199 verses)

10. Mir Mahndi (10 verses)

11. Pakhian Charitra (7569 verses)

12. Rama Avatar including Krishna Avtar (4370 verses)

13. Shabad Patsahi Das (1323 verses)

14. Shastar Nam Mala (1323 verses)

15. Swayyas (33 verses)

16. Zafar Nama (111 verses)

17. Misc. (59 verses)

Reproduced from Gurahsran Singh , The epistle of Victory , p.13.