JHATKA & MAAS ARCHIVE

Conversation between Guru Gobind Singh Ji and a devotee named Jait Ram. Jait Ram is the chief of Dera Dadu Dvaar near Jaipur whom Guru Sahib met on the way to Deccan/Dakhan Des. Jait Ram insists that Guru Sahib and His Sikhs set up camp at their Dera for a meal. ਹਮ ਤੇ...

ਮਾਸ ਖਾਣਾ ਛਤ੍ਰੀ ਧਰਮ ਹੇ ਇਕ ਵਾਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣਾਂ ਦੀ ਧਰਮ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਜਗ ਰਚਿਆ ਹੈ । ਸਭ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਨਿਉਤਾ ਦੇਕੇ ਆਖਿਆ ਕਿ ਜੇਹੜਾ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣ ਮਾਸ ਖਾਏਗਾ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਦੱਛਣਾ ਦੀ ਇਕ ਅਸ਼ਰਫੀ ਮਿਲੇਗੀ, ਪਰ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਖੀਰ ਖੰਡ ਖਾਏਗਾ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਕੇਵਲ ਇਕ ਰੁਪਯਾ ਦੱਛਣਾ ਮਿਲੇਗੀ । ਇਸ ਹੁਕਮ ਨੂੰ ਸੁਣਕੇ...

ਨੀਲਾ ਬੰਦ ਕਰਾਇਆ, ਅੰਬਰ ਪਹਿਨਣਾ ॥ ਸੂਹਾ ਅੰਗ ਲਗਾਇਆ, ਏਹਦੇ ਸੇਵਕਾ ॥ ਮਾਸ ਮੱਛੀ ਨਹਿ ਖਾਣ, ਬਣ ਗਏ ਵੈਸਨੋ ॥ ਪਯਾ ਵਿਖਾਂਧ ਸੀ ਆਣ, ਮਧ ਇਮ ਖਾਲਸੇ ॥ ਮਾਤ ਸੁੰਦਰੀ ਲਿਖਾ ਸੋਚ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਇਹ ॥ ਦੋਹਾਂ ਦਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਮੇਲ, ਕਰਨ ਕਰਾਨ ਲਈ ॥ ਸੇਵਾ ਹਰੀ ਸੀ ਪਾਤੀ ਬਾਚੀ ਖੋਲ ਕੇ ॥ ਮਨੀ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਿਕਾਏ ਝਗੜਾ ਦੋਹਾਂ ਕਾ ॥ They...

After paying obeisance at various places including Damdama Sahib, they arrived at Anandgarh. They dismounted their horses and the priest presented the supplication. With the permission of Guru Ji, five he-goats were slaughtered with single strokes (jhatka)...

Guru Jee descended from the platform, holding him (Bhai Daram Singh) with his arm, took him to the first tent and ordered, “Hold this sword and exterminate this young he-goat.” On getting the order, with one stroke, he slaughtered (the he-goat). Outside,...

Now becoming a Singh, he is a heterodox, and distinct from the Hindus by whom he is considered an apostate. He is not restricted in his diet, but is allowed, by the tenets of his new religion, to devour whatever food his appetite may prompt, excepting...

The Sikhs are remarkably fond of the flesh of the jungle hog, which they kill in chase: this food is allowable by their law. They likewise eat of mutton and fish; but these being unlawful the Brahmins will not partake, leaving those who chose to transgress...

The Sikhs receive Proselytes of almost every cast, a point in which they differ most materially from the Hindus. To initiate Mohammedans into their mysteries, they prepare a Dish of Hogs legs, which the converts are obliged to partake of, previous to...

All these Singhs (who volunteered to fight) were twenty two in strength, some of whom came earlier while others joined later. Neither any fort nor boundary wall they had for protection, except that they were too keen to make sacrifice in battle. So they...

The presents which were now pouring in from all sides took the form of horses, arms and other equipment of war. The favourite occupation of the Guru was no longer sitting down in meditation and writing hymns and prayers. Hargovind began to devote most of...

Note: The below reference to Guru Hargobind Sahib is a contemporary eye witness account, so very valuable. The reference to earlier Gurus is clearly taken from hearsay as the author suggests the 6th Guru does not follow the precepts of the earlier Gurus....

The Sikhs had a grievance that Jhatka meat was not allowed in any government institution whereas there was no restriction on the use of Halal meat. This was regarded as an act of discrimination against the Sikhs and they demanded that in all government...

Communal riots and the formation of Unity Conference provided a space for the three Sikhs Joginder Singh, Ujjal Singh and Baldev Singh to come together. The three leaders became a part of various deputations to appeal Sikandar Hayat Khan with Sikh point of...

In front of the AKAAL BUNGA is an open space used for various purposes. Here on the Dus-hera festival goats are slaughtered. SHARE GYAAN WITH THE SANGAT This is a truly panthic effort, we would be honoured to add your findings here. Please provide the exact reference...

While Miri Singh was the son of (Baba) Kahan Singh, Sangat Singh was Lahora Singh Kalal’s son. While this wrestling bout was in progress near AKAAL BUNGA, All the (Tat Khalsa) Singhs were witnessing this wrestling match. Chaupai As soon as Miri Singh took the other’s...

GURUDWARA SRI QILLA MUBARAK SAHIB is situated in the Distt City Batinda. It is situated inside old Batinda Fort, hence the name, Qilla Mubarak Sahib. SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI came to Bathinda via Bhagu. GURU SAHIB met Haaji Ratan, and had a discussion with him. GURU...

Once the Guru organised a Brahm Yagg. A large number of Brahmins and other guests joined. All kinds of dainties were served. The Yagg continued for many days. Rice puddings and sugar were used liberally. And maha parshad (meat) was also served. The Guru declared, "A...

Jhatka was performed on a goat and its skin was removed. Immediately the Singhs made a nagara (battle drum) using its skin. SHARE GYAAN WITH THE SANGAT This is a truly panthic effort, we would be honoured to add your findings here. Please provide the exact reference...