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Rangle Sajjan (Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji) Rangle Sajjan (Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji) Translated by: Bhai Jaspinder Singh Ji BAeI sAihb BAeI rNYIr is^G jI ilkV tq>ct aVE pUsVc;: Books and Tracts written by Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji: p^jAbI jEl iC&TIa; gUris&k rihNI gUrmiV aiYaAVmc crm iFlAsFI vAihgUr< ismrn gUrmiV anhd Sbd pqgtI j~V imlE rAm ipaArE gUrmiV s&C inrN> nAm s^bYI ivCAr gUrmiV pqcAS bAbA v>d r~gIa; dA gUrmiV lEk KAlsA jI dA gUrmiV aAdrS gUrmiV ivCAr lRIdAr sr<p-BA rAm is^G gUrmiV gOrvVA zAhrA zh<r gUr< g~ib^d is^G gUrmiV ibbEc c~ ivrlA gUrmiV Cl> jIuU aNiDTI dUnIaA aidqSt vAihgUr< dE prV&k drSn cWA cIrVn is&k c>N h>? Crn cml cI muUj s&Cia; dARIa; anhd Sbd dsm dUaAr vAihgUr< ismrn drSn Jlc; is&kI isdc aVE Yrm r&ikaA s^V pd inrN> aAsVc VE nAsVc nAm VE nAm dA dAVA siVgUr< a^imqV clA sCk^D drSn VuU icuU m<rgI mAr> r^glE s&jN is^G dA p^W inrAlA gUrmiV nAm aiBaAs cmAeI uUmr c>dI dA sUpnA j~iV ivgAs gUrbANI dI pArs clA JtcA mAs pqWAie V&V gUrmiV inrN> cI cEs r&kNE jr<rI hn? jb lg KAlsA rh> inaArA iVmr aigaAn V~: uUijaArA Sbd gUr< sqI gUr< gq^W sAihb jI gUrbANI dIa; lg; mAVr; dI ivl&kNVA cI sqI gUr< gq^W sAihb dI p<jA bUV-pqsVI h>? ENGLISH Autobiography of Bh. Saaheb Bh. Randheer Singh Meaning of Sikh Baptism Hair: A divine Gift Divine Wisdom First Edition: June 2000 Published by: Akhand Keertanee Jathaa, Toronto, Canada CONTENTS Preface……………...…………………………………………………iii Words of Gratitude…………………………………………………….v Introduction……………………………………………………………vi 1. Baba Ram Singh Ji (Phalewal).………….……………………..1 2. Mahant Sunder Singh Ji (Khanjar Wale).....……………..7 3. Golden Bhai Sarwan Singh Ji..………….……………….....…11 4. Vir Nirbhai Singh Ji (Lalton)……………...…………………..15 5. Budding Vir Jaswant Singh Ji (Lalton).……………………......18 6. Bhai Sohan Singh Ji (Jangpura).……….………………...…....20 7. Bhai Lal Singh Ji “Sarblohi” (Dhandra).………………….…....24 8. Jathedar Bhai Ram Singh Ji (Gujarwal).………………..……...28 9. Bhai Kartar Singh Ji (Nawa Chand).……..……………….…..32 10. Dr. Basant Singh Ji (Sekhwan)…..…….………………..........36 11. Bibi Harbans Kaur Ji.……………..….…………..…...……..43 12. Bhai Hira Singh Ji (Daudpur)…………....…………….......…46 13. Bhai Arjun Singh Ji (Panjokhra)..…….………………..…......50 14. Hira Harbachan Singh Ji..……….………………...………....62 15. Bhai Gurbakhsh Singh Ji (Kamalpura).…..………….…..……67 16. Sriman Bhai Harbans Singh Ji “Munishar”...……..….......….…80 17. ‘Eiana’ Vir Bhai Pritam Singh Ji………………………..……..85 18. Bhai Prabhakar Singh Ji……….……….………………..…...90 19. Bhai Sarwan Singh Ji (Phalewal)…….……………..........…...93 20. Sri Bhai Joginder Singh Ji (Raipur)………………….....……104 21. Sri Bibi Joginder Kaur Ji……...……….…..…………......…114 22. Moth of Light-Divine Dr. Gurdip Singh Ji.………………..…123 23. Young Prem Singh “Pining-Devout”………………...….…...129 PREFACE Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji has not only written extensively on Gurmat topics but also practiced Gurmat way of life as a role model. This is amply supported by his being recognised with ‘siropas’ (robe of honour), by all the Five ‘Takhats’ (Highest Sikh Religious Seats). His devotion to Kirtan and high spirituality attracted an increasing band of like-minded Gursikhs. His subject book, ‘Rangle Sajjan’, is a memoire to twenty-three of his companions, who pre-deceased him after leading extraordinary lives. There was always a high purpose behind his writings that were confined to promote Sikh ideals and spread Guru Nanak’s message, prompted by Divine Being. He has quoted Gurbani liberally to support his arguments in his books. In fact he always listened to entire recitation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to select Gurbani quotes for the selected topics. However in the narration of lives of the selected Gursikhs, he has forcefully brought out how strength is imparted to their characters by virtuous and single-minded devotion on the Path of Spirituality. This is what the Khalsa Panth is about and named as the corporate body of Guru, while Sri Guru Granth Sahib represents the Guru spirit, embodiments of the common spirit of the Ten Gurus. A simple life, child-like devotion with humility and selfless service bring about rapid spiritual progress and even the illiterate devotees attain the wisdom and Gurmat knowledge. It is possible for men of intense spirituality to falter, but their sense of humility and realization of wrongdoing and atonement can bring them back to spiritual glory. Love for Divine-Being and remaining humble and obedient can win many hearts and make life truly blissful. Such are the virtues demonstrated in the narrated lives. Obviously it is intended to enthuse and motivate aspiring Gursikhs to follow worthy examples. To translate this book into English was a crying need of our time for its wider reach for the benefit of our youth, who are not so proficient in the Punjabi language. With blessings of Satguru, this has been successfully undertaken by Bhai Jaspinder Singh Ji, his family and other enthusiastic young students. It is hoped that even in this first attempt, the original intended Gurmat message shall be conveyed. I personally congratulate the team behind this work and do wish for the good work to continue. June 25, 2000 Dr. Darshan Singh Toronto, Canada WORDS OF GRATITUDE Imagine a retired soldier, with little basic education and total stranger to the literary world, being assigned the daunting duty of translating Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji’s book! However such happens to be the Dispension-Divine. As a soldier, I could only agree to do my best rather than shirk a duty. It is hoped, that my readers in their magnanimity, would put up with the poor and faulty presentation and yet manage to get at the real message, to convey the Essence of Gurmat of the original book, ‘Rangle Sajjan’. It was during one of the July Samagams at Toronto, to commemorate the sacred memory of Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji, that his old associate Dr. Darshan Singh Ji and Giani Amolak Singh Ji alluded to some life-stories, listed in ‘Rangle Sajjan’. This served like igniting the fuse in the souls of young participants and enthused them to learn more in detail. On popular demand I translated four chapters of the book. It happened to be well received by our student community. Ever since this Samagam the active participation of Bhai Jiwan Singh Ji and Dr. Darshan Singh Ji, have led many aspirants to the Gurmat-Way of life by having been baptised and even become very good Kirtaniyas in regular Gurdwara programs. During my visit to Ludhiana, I went to pay my respects to Bhai Balbir Singh Ji, son of Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji. I told him about interest of the Toronto youth in translation of Bhai Sahib’s books. In turn he asked me to undertake the translation of the entire book, ‘Rangle Sajjan’, as a ‘real service’. That is how I came to look at it as a privilege to render ‘service’ and labour of love. I have truly enjoyed my work and many of my family and friends shared it, proof-reading and typing. It is now fervently hoped that feedback would be received from enlightened readers to improve this translation and also it would be of some use meanwhile. April 26, 2000 Jaspinder Singh 24 Newdale Place, Brampton, ON, L6S 5Z2, Canada INTRODUCTION It is often seen that there is non-acceptance of the true incidents, pertaining to the lives of the Olden Saints, that have an element of amazing wonder. The argument is non-occurrence in the present day life of such incidents. Those, particularly with scientific mind, reject miraculous incidents as figments of imagination, that are untrue in real life. They believe that truth can always be verified through scientific means acceptable to human mind and intellect through perception. All else beyond this is wrong and false. The life incidents of 23 individuals should adequately remove such doubts, as the recent true happenings, witnessed by many of the surviving people of our times. It establishes that the spiritual experiences continue in the current times, just as in the old. The reference is made only to the spiritual life of individuals. Human life has many ups and downs and only a few rare may have the sameness of spiritually high state throughout. Such a steady life is a Divine Gift, otherwise the danger of slipping is lurking at every step. Bhagat Kabir Ji says: kbIr grbu n kIjIAY rMku n hsIAY koie ] Ajhu su nwau smuMdR mih ikAw jwnau ikAw hoie ] 39 ] O, Kabir! Never bloat with pride nor laugh at another’s misery. Who knows what thy own life may have in store for you yet.39. It is not easy to gain spirituality and to maintain is yet more difficult in view of the temptations or pit-falls. This can be seen in the life example of Bhai Sarwan Singh Ji, Phalewal, how he fell from the apex of spiritual height. None can boast that he or she is not subject to error. The daily prayer says, “Utter WaheGuru, Thinking of those who bore the unbearable spiritual powers and overlooked other’s faults.” To bear the unbearable temptation to flaunt spiritual powers and ignore faults of others is the hallmark of truly great. Normally people get puffed up with pride even with little acquisition of Worldly power, what to talk of spiritual power. This is why in Sikhism, it is prohibited to indulge in miraculous showing off, that impedes spiritual growth. The purpose of this book is to illustrate how efficacious is the Simran, meditation of Nam and how to get imbued in Nam. This is why the book is Named “Rangle Sajjan, the Imbued Ones! This was written between 1952 to 1954 at Kumar Hatti, in Himachal Pradesh.
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