Welcome to Episode 6 where we discuss the intriguing and profound insights of Sri Dasam Granth Sahib with an expert, Dr. Kamalroop Singh. This episode uncovers the mysteries and answers the commonly asked questions and critiques about Sri Dasam Granth.
📚 About Dr. Kamalroop Singh:
Dr. Kamalroop Singh holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham, School of Philosophy, Theology and Religions. His thesis, “Dasam Granth Re-examined,” explores the depths of Sri Dasam Granth. A renowned author, he has penned two insightful books: “Sri Dasam Granth: Q&A” and “The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Essays, Lectures and Translations.”
🌟 In This Episode:
Getting to Know Dr. Singh (00:00 - 10:00): We begin by learning about Dr. Singh's upbringing, the inspiration from his Bibi Ji, and his academic journey leading to his PhD in Sri Dasam Granth Sahib.
Sri Dasam Granth Sahib (10:01 - onwards): Delving into Sri Dasam Granth Sahib and addressing the ‘so-called’ controversy surrounding it.
💡 Historical Extracts:
We discuss key extracts like:
Illustrated London News, 4th April 1846 - Insight into Guru Govind and the reverence for 'Dasama Padshah Ka Gurunth.'
Sir John Malcolm's experience in the Punjaub in 1805 and Mr. Colebrook's pursuit of the two most sacred books of the Sikhs, ‘Adi-Gurunth’ and ‘Dasama Padshah Ka Gurunth.’
Below is a breakdown of the questions:
00:00 - Family history, upbringing and Sri Dasam Granth
10:50 - What is Sri Dasam Granth?
12:56 - Was Sri Dasam Granth written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji or could it include the work of court poets or others? Who do the pen names Ram & Shyam refer to? In the process of answering this Dr. Kamalroop Singh outlines a raft of early Dasam Granth manuscripts starting in 1688 and uses further historical evidence to remove any possibility of court poet material being used.
18:50 - Why do some of the earliest manuscripts have compositions ordered in a different order or exclude certain compositions completely?
26:20 - We dive deeper into the history of the Bhai Mani Singh recension of Adi Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji & Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji.
30:50 - Parralel parkash of Adi Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji & Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji.
40:06 - What is Charitropakhyan
44:38 - Is Charitropakhyan misogynistic?
47:00 - Does Sri Dasam Granth lack originality due to its inclusion of puranic texts? How is Sri Dasam Granth part of the social revolution of the Khalsa?
51:10 - What does Maharaj mean when he states he comes from the khastriya lineage? Is this a declaration of caste?
53:17 - What was the influence of Colonialism and the Singh Sabha upon Sri Dasam Granth Sahib?
1:01:19 - How does the concept of the female divine energy fit into wider Sikh thought?
1:03:00 - Is there a Sikh theology?
1:12:40 - How do you explain the story of Guru Gobind Singh ji and Naina Devi Yagna found in Bansavalinama by Kesar Singh Chibber?
1:17:16 - What is the relationship between reformists such as the Bandai Khalsa and Teja Singh Bhasauria with Sri Dasam Granth?
1:22:00 - Bandai Khalsa & contemporary records
1:28:00 - Will Sri Dasam Granth Sahib ever be parkash at Akal Takht?
1:32:30 - How does Jhatka & Dheg fit into Sikhi?
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