HISTORY OF BUDHA DAL [Continued from the last page] |
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 The Establishment of Budha Dal
Dal Khalsa became too powerful and was very difficult to control centrally by Nawab Kapoor Singh particularly, after the death of Darbara Singh in 1734. He divided Singhs into 2 major groups (Jathas); Budha Dal and the other one Tarvna Dal. The Jatha of Budha Dal had all the members of the age group above 40 years where as all the members of Tarna Dal had to be below 40 years of age. These too bands had their own drum (Nagara) and banner (Nishan). Nawab Kapoor Singh remained in command of these two dals which were jointly known as Dal Khalsa.
Different Misils in Dal Khalsa
On the eve of 29th March 1748 a meeting of Sarbat Khalsa was held at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib. There it was decided to divide Dal Khalsa into 65 bands. Together they will be known as Dal Khalsa. Since then every Jathedar of Akal Takhat was a Nihang. Starting from Akali Phula Singh ji who was sworn in as the first Jathedar. On 14th September 1755 Dal Khalsa was again divided into 30 small bands. As the time went by these 20 bands formed their own branches. As more time passed by 12 misils were formed. 11 of those misils were divided into two Dals by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. The 12th Misil was of ‘Patialay Walay’. He made 6 misils of Budha Dal. First misil belongs to the followers of Ahluwalia. The second misil belongs to the followers of Singh Puri. The third misil belongs to the follower of Dabwali. Fourth misil belongs to the followers of Croran Singhia. The Fith misil belongs to the followers of Nishan walia and the final misil belongs to the followers of Shahidi.
 Tarvna Dal was led by Jathedar Hari Singh Bhangi and it was also divided into five misils. These are as following:
1. Misil of Bhangi
2. Misil of Ramgarhian’s
3. Misil of Kanula
4. Misil of Nabia
5. Shakar Chakian Misil
Budha Dal has a complex history of wars and sacrifices. They have kept the old sayings of the Gurus with great deed. Budha Dal is serving the entire community, not only by teaching the religious facts, but also by opening various schools. Budha Dal Public School in Patiala shows that they are serving the entire community with heart and devotion. Budha Dal Public School is one of the best institute in the Patiala. The school has an enrollment of over 2400 students from various cities and from various cultures. It has a base of equality for every student. School’s main focus is on the career opportunities for each student. The education standard of this institute is so high that results from matric and senior secondary education are nearly 100%. Many of its students are gaining fame and recognition in the field of medical, engineering, science and research.
Jathedars from Budha Dal who served as the Jathedars of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib (Till 1925)
Over the past three centuries many Jathedars of Budha Dal were sworn in as the Jathedars of Akal Takhat. They are as followings in a chronological order.
Since 1925, no more Jathedar of Budha Dal became the Jathdar of Akal Takhat, as SGPC took over the control of Akal Takhat.
Budha Dal Printing Press
Budha Dal has started a press which is printing literature related to their preachings. It was started by the late Commander-in-Chief Jathedar Baba Santa Singh Ji. The press is also printing monthly magazine (A Rasala) by the name of 'Nihang Singh Sandesh' (for subscription click here) with news, views and vision on the latest developments going around in Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal. Many other publications depicting history, calendars, books and regular preaching are also printed here. We encourage the young generation to come forward and take advantage of these books and literatures to know the factual past, present and future of Khalsa.
Literatures in Khalsa Panth
The Adi Granth :
Guru Nanak’s and four succeeded Gurus' writings were compiled in an anthology ,the Adi Granth ,by the fifth , Guru Arjun ,around 1600 AD. The Adi Granth comprises over 6,000 hymns composed by the fifth Gurus (mainly those of the compiler Guru Arjun ) and includes compositions of Hindu and Muslim saints as well as some bards.
Dasam Granth :
In the final version, made by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, he inserted hymns composed by his father Guru Tegh Bahdur. Guru Gobind compiled anthology of his own, The Dasam Granth. The Dasam Granth is a compilation of tales of Valour of Hindu goddesses, some composed by the Guru himself, others by bards of his court
Thus we have two parallel scriptures, one extolling the virtues of peaceful submission ,the other of combating oppression with force.
Akal Ustat :
The Praise of Timeless God, written by Guru Gobind Singh, depicts a concept of god underwent a martial metamorphosis. Guru Gobind Singh’s work of timeless poetic beauty, considered to be his finest literary triumph. On the eve of tercentenary celebrations of Khalsa, English version of AKAL USTAT will be released (by Darshan Singh) by the foundation.
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