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Hukamnama (edict) of Mata Sahib Devan (Mata Sahib Kaur) dated to 17 November 1732 addressed to all the Khalsa of Patan Shaikh Fareed

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English: Hukamnama (the word 'Hukamnama' in Sikhism, used in the historical sense, refers to the issued edict, order, or injunction by the Sikh gurus or their officiated followers and associates) of Mata Sahib Devan (Mata Sahib Kaur, born as Sahib Devan Bassi, the third wife of Guru Gobind Singh) dated to 17 November 1732 addressed to all the Khalsa of Patan Shaikh Fareed. She is known for being the mother of the Guru Khalsa Panth.

Translation of its contents:

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"Ik Oangkaar Satguru, ....to all Khalsa of ....Fareed.... 14....have reached...." (?)

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"Ik Oangkaar Satguru Ji. It is the command of respected Mata Ji, the Khalsa belongs to Akal Purakh (the Timeless Being), to all Khalsa of Patan Shaikh Fareed and surrounding residents, Guru will protect you, always recite Guru Guru and make your life worthwhile, your 14 rupees have been received through Bhai Maan Singh, I am quite pleased, do send one-tenth (10%) of your earning for langar and other seva, one-fortieth (2.5%) for the golak (cashbox of the Guru) and whatever other donation you wish to give in the name of the Guru, send the authorized payment through Bhai Maan Singh Mevra, you will be exalted, Guru will bless your hard-earned money and provide you with abundance, you are my beloved children, I am very pleased with all of you, Guru will fulfill all your heart's desires, it is time to do selfless-service of the Sikhs, do the service full-heartedly, your service will be accepted in the court of Waheguru, whichever Sikh comes forward and does selfless-service, Guru will take care of all his affairs, all good will come to him."

"Year 1789 Bikrami, Maghar 17" = 17th November 1732AD

(translation taken from http://www.gurudiprit.blogspot.com)
Date 17 November 1732
Source http://gurudiprit.blogspot.com/2020/05/mata-sahib-devan-jis-hukamnama-sahib.html
Author Mata Sahib Devan (also known as Mata Sahib Kaur, born as Sahib Devan Bassi) and her scribe.

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