Darshansingh writes:
Actually, it is you who are uneducated, since you aren't even aware of the historical origins of such teachings. Regardless of whether you accept them or not, this is still a validly held part of purataan sanatan Sikh heritage."Also you will see many posts in this forum who say that guru gobind singh was bhagat of Chandi; and some using the words that sikh gurus were self-styled godmen and such. These people are either uneducated, or silly, or mischievous. I just consider them uneducated. Some sikhs may see them as mischievous which causes further rift."
See below is a picture which appears on Jvala Singh's blogspot. Now whether you can accept it or not, whether the majority of the Singh Sabha Tat Khalsa reformed Sikh Panth can accept it or not, you see Devi as being quite central to an earlier time period of Sikh history (read: before the British and Macauliffe's divisions and lies.)
Above is a photograph of a beautiful handwritten Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib manuscript which portrays Guru Nanak Dev Ji on the left side, Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the right side and in the middle the Devi, this particular form of the Devi is Sarswati. This manuscript is estimated to be written in the early to mid 1800s. http://sikh-reality.blogspot.com/Bansavalinama written in 1769 CE by Kesar Singh Chibber also mentions the celebrating of Dusshera. Kesar Singh Ji writes:
ਦੁਸਹਰੇ ਦੇ ਦਿਨ ਪੂਜਾ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਰਨ । ਚੰਡੀਪਾਠ ਕੀਤਾ ਰਸਨਾ ਦਾ ਉਚਾਰਨ ।
On the days of Dusshera, worship your weapons. From your mouths you should recite the ballads of Chandi [Chandi Chritars and Chandi Di Vaar].
ਧੂਪ ਦੀਪ, ਪੁਸ਼ਪ, ਬਹੁਤ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੁਗੰਧਿ । ਕੇਸਰ, ਚੰਦਨ, ਚਉਰ ਝੁਲੰਤ ।੩੯੦।
[Worship your weapons by using] lots of Incense, Gee-lamps, flowers and nice fragrances. [Use] Saffron, Sandalwood and a Wisk to wave [above your weapons].
- Bansavalinama pg. 161 ਬੰਸਾਵਲੀਨਾਮਾ ਪਨਾ ੧੬੧
http://sikh-reality.blogspot.com/
Below is a passage from the start of Krishnavatar [the section which describes the life story of Krishna], from Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. For more information on the role of Devi in Sikh Dharam please view other articles on the blog such as, Ugardanthi Explanation, Khalsa Dharam Shaastar, and Bhagauti Astotar Katha.
ਅਥ ਦੇਵੀ ਜੂ ਕੀ ਉਸਤਤ ਕਥਨੰ ॥
Now begins the description in praise of the goddess
ਸ੍ਵੈਯਾ ॥
SWAYYA
ਹੋਇ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਹਮ ਪੈ ਤੁ ਸਭੈ ਸਗਨੰਗੁਨ ਹੀ ਧਰਿਹੋਂ ॥
On receiving Thy Grace, I shall assume all the virtues;
ਜੀਅ ਧਾਰ ਬਿਚਾਰ ਤਬੈ ਬਰ ਬੁੱਧਿ ਮਹਾਂ ਅਗਨੰਗੁਨ ਕੋ ਹਰਿਹੌਂ ॥
I shall destroy all the vices, ruminating on Thy attributes in my mind;
ਬਿਨੁ ਚੰਡ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਮੁਖ ਤੇ ਨਹੀ ਅੱਛਰ ਹਉ ਕਰਿ ਹੌਂ ॥
O Chandi! I cannot utter a syllable from my mouth without Thy Grace;
ਤੁਮਰੋ ਕਰ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਿਧੋ ਤੁਲਹਾ ਜਿਮ ਬਾਕ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਤਰਿਹੌਂ ॥੫॥
I can ferry across the ocean of Poesy, on only the boat of Thy Name.5.
ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥
DOHRA
ਰੇ ਮਨ ਭਜ ਤੂੰ ਸਾਰਦਾ ਅਨਗਨ ਗੁਨ ਹੈ ਜਾਹਿ ॥
O mind! Remember the goddess Sharda of innumerable qualities;
ਰਚੌ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਇਹ ਭਾਗਵਤ ਜਉ ਵੈ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਾਹਿ ॥੬॥
And if she be kind, I may compose this Granth (based on) Bhagavata.6.
ਕਬਿਤੁ ॥
KABIT
ਸੰਕਟ ਹਰਨ ਸਭ ਸਿੱਧਕੀ ਕਰਨ ਚੰਡ ਤਾਰਨ ਤਰਨ ਸ਼ਰਨ ਲੋਚਨ ਬਿਸਾਲ ਹੈ ॥
The large-eyed Chandika is the remover of all sufferings, the donor of powers and support of the helpless in ferrying across the fearful ocean of the world;
ਆਦਿ ਜਾਕੈ ਆਹਮ ਹੈ ਅੰਤ ਕੋ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰ ਸ਼ਰਨ ਉਬਾਰਨ ਕਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ਹੈ ॥
It is difficult to know her beginning and end, she emancipates and sustains him, who takes refuge in her,
ਅਸੁਰ ਸੰਘਾਰਨ ਅਨਿਕ ਭੁਖ ਜਾਰਨ ਸੋ ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਨ ਛਡਾਏ ਜਮਜਾਲ ਹੈ॥
She destroys the demons, finishes various types of desires and saves from the noose of death;
ਦੇਵੀ ਬਰ ਲਾਇਕ ਸਬੁੱਧਿਹੂ ਕੀ ਦਾਇਕ ਸੁ ਦੇਹ ਬਰ ਪਾਇਕ ਬਨਾਵੈ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਹਾਲ ਹੈ ॥੭॥
The same goddess is capable of bestowing the boon and good intellect; by her Grace this Granth can be composed.7.
ਸ੍ਵੈਯਾ ॥
SWAYYA
ਅੱਦ੍ਰ ਸੁਤਾ ਹੂੰ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਤਨਯਾ ਮਹਿਖਾਸੁਰ ਕੀ ਮਰਤਾ ਫੁਨਿ ਜੋਊ ॥
She, who is the daughter of the mountain and the destroyer of Mahishasura;
ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਕੋ ਰਾਜਹਿ ਕੀ ਦਿਵਯਾ ਕਰਤਾ ਬਧ ਸੁੰਭ ਨਿਸੁੰਭਹਿ ਦੋਊ ॥
She, who is the bestower of the kingdom of Indra, the King of Demi-Gods, by killing Sumbh and Nisumbh;
ਜੋ ਜਪ ਕੈ ਇਹ ਸੇਵ ਕਰੈ ਬਰ ਕੋ ਸੁ ਲਹੈ ਮਨ ਇੱਛਤਾ ਸੋਊ ॥
He, who remembers and serves her, he receives the reward to his heart`s desire,
ਲੋਕ ਬਿਖੈ ਉਹ ਕੀ ਸਮ ਤੁੱਲ ਗਰੀਬ ਨਿਵਾਜ ਨ ਦੂਸਰ ਕੋਊ ॥੮॥
And in the whole world, none other is the supporter of the poor like her.8
ਇਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦੇਵੀ ਜੂ ਕੀ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਸਮਾਪਤਮ ॥
End of the praise of the goddess,
http://sikh-reality.blogspot.com/See, rather than the Sanatan view being "uneducated," all that has transpired over the past 100 years of Singh Sabha reform is the older source material has been suppressed, marginalized, denied, invalidated or even, as in case of Gurbilas, banned outright.First Stanza of Sarbloh Granth Translation
ੴ
One (advait - non-dual) Lord who is the light of all creation
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹ ॥
Victory to Sri Vahiguru
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ ॥
May Bhavani be helpful
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਲਛਮੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ ॥
May Maya Laxmi be helpful
ਉਸਤਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਲਛਮੀ ਜੀ ਕੀ ॥
The Praise of Sri Maya Laxmi
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮੁਖਿਵਾਕਯ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧੦ ॥
From the blessed mouth of the Tenth King
ਦੋਹਿਰਾ ॥ ਛਾਯਾ ਰੂਪੀ ਹੇਇ ਕੈ, ਬਿਚਰਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੋਪਾਲ ॥
Taking the form of Maya (the great illusion, duality), Gopal (the preserver of Life) wanders within it (the creation)
ਆਪਹਿ ਲਛਮੀ ਬਪੁ ਧਰੇ, ਜੀਉ ਜੰਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ॥੧॥
For the protection of beings, He took the form of Sri Laxmi
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਮੁਖਿ ਕਰੋ ਉਚਾਰ ॥
Recite, “Sri Maya”, from your mouth
ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਤੇ ਲੇਹੁ ਉਬਾਰਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
She protects the weak from the (dreadful) ocean
ਦੋਹਿਰਾ ॥ ਆਦਿ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਈਸੁਰੀ, ਮਾਯਾ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਨਾਮ ॥
The Primordial Bhavani (Paida karn vali shakti*) the Creator, whose name is Maya
ਇਨ ਬਿਨ ਸਰੈ ਨ ਏਕ ਛਿਨ, ਪੂਰਨ ਹੋਤ ਨ ਕਾਮ ॥੨॥
Nothing can be accomplished without Her protection not even for a moment.
ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਮੰਗਲਕਰਨ, ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲੇ ਬਹੁ ਭਾਂਤਿ ॥
The giver of happiness, giver of liberation, Her very nature is to take care of Her creation
ਸੁਬੁਧਿਦੈਨ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਕਰਨਿ, ਮਾਯਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਜਗਮਾਤਿ ॥੩॥
Hail Hail to the One who gives awareness of the Self (aatma), Maya (Laxmi), the mother of the World
Notes according to the Budha Dal Steek on Sarbloh Granth:
Bhavani (the fericous form of Parbati, Shivji's consort, also known as Durga, Bhagauti) here is noted as "Paida karan vali shakti", meaning, that She is the Creative (that which gives birth) Energy of the Universe.
Maya Laxmi (Vishnu's consort) is noted as "Paalnaa karan vali Shakti", meaning She is the Nourishing/protecting Energy of the Universe.
The Steek talks about how these Devi's represent Guna's (qualities) of Vahiguru.
http://sikh-reality.blogspot.com/200...1_archive.html
What has Singh Sabha to fear? Oh of course, as the principle purpose of their coming into existence being to promote an independent Sikh identity separate from Hindu, the former sanatan glory of Hindu-Sikhism must be kept from public view. And so, it isn't I who am uneducated in this matter...but YOU!
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