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The Autobiography of Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh

by Randhir Singh , Trilochan Singh (Translator)

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BHAI SAHIB RANDHIR SINGH (1878-1961) was an outstanding freedom-fighter and a great saint and theologian who has made a lasting contribution to the religious and cultural revival in Punjab, and was one of the first few Punjabi revolutionaries who staked their life and career to bring about political awakening and win freedom for their country. Son of a High Court Judge and BHAI SAHIB RANDHIR SINGH (1878-1961) was an outstanding freedom-fighter and a great saint and theologian who has made a lasting contribution to the religious and cultural revival in Punjab, and was one of the first few Punjabi revolutionaries who staked their life and career to bring about political awakening and win freedom for their country. Son of a High Court Judge and educated in Govt. College and Mission College, Lahore, Bhai Randhir Singh ushered a moral and spiritual revival which set into motion what later on came to be known as Gurdwara Reform Movement. In the Rakabganj Affair (1913) it was his stern challenge to the British Government and stirring call to the people to organize resistance, which prevented the further desecration of the historic shrine.

In 1914, he was the only non-emigrant Sikh leader who completely identified himself with the cause of the Ghadar Party and suffered imprisonment for seventeen long years. He is known to historians of this period as "Hero of the First supplementary Lahore Conspiracy Case''. He is the only Sikh Leader who, in the last hundred years or more, has been given 'Hukamnamas' and Robes of Honour by the (then) four Takhats of the Panth, in solemn recognition of his sacrifices and impact on his times. His deep and original expositions of various aspects of Sikhism (more than 30 books) are a lasting contribution to Sikh theology, philosophy and mysticism. He distinguished himself in Punjabi prose and poetry by an erudite and powerful grand style of his own.

This autobiography, originally compiled from his letters from the various prisons and published in Punjabi, has been translated by Dr. Trilochan Singh, who was associated with Bhai Sahib during last 20 years of his life. To the translation Dr. Trilochan Singh has added a lengthy introductory thesis, based on through research work, throwing light on Bhai Sahib’s early life and giving fairly detailed account of Bhai Randhir Singh's role in Rakabganj Affair and the Ghadar Party Revolution. Some of the facts revealed by him are a significant contribution to the history of this period. They bring to light the achievement and results of the Ghadar Revolution, and its impact on subsequent phases of Freedom Movement.

This is the first electronic publication of this nature by Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust UK (Registered Charity No: 1144954). With the blessings of the Almighty and support of the Sangat, we can hopefully publish more of Bhai Sahib’s work in this way. Any proceeds and donations will go towards making more work of this nature available and for other charitable causes. ...more

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Published June 6th 2012 by Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust UK

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Jan 05, 2014 Supinder rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book starts of rather ponderously with an account of the political situation in India at the time of the arrest of Bhai Randhir Singh Ji for his part in the Lahore Conspiracy (agitation to get rid of the British Raj over India), however after this prologue starts the autobiography of Bhai Randhir Singh Ji which chronicles his 16 years spent in various jails as a political prisoner.

The account is moving and raw with the descriptions of the many humiliations faced by Bhai Randhir Singn Ji emo ...more

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Dec 23, 2013 MiLi rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Me interesa mucho conocer y aprender sobre distintas culturas y diferentes momentos de la historia. Es así como llegué a este libro, escrito por una de las personas más importantes en el Sijismo de los últimos tiempos.

La vida de Bhai Sahib es una vida de abandono, de sufrimiento, pero con una visión sobre lo espiritual y el rol del hombre en la tierra. Repasa momentos de la historia en la India en la lucha por a libertad y el fin del Imperio Británico, comentando sus años en prisión y la desidia ...more

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Jan 25, 2014 Muhammad Syed rated it 3 of 5 stars

Recommends it for: Ajit Singh

An interesting book revealing the hardships a staunch Sikh had to bear for freedom. In my humble view Randhir Singh's autobiography acts as a catalyst for all those who believe in Al-Mighty.

Randhir Singh is an example for all those who keep faith in Allah (God) and continue to do good deeds. Any selfless human being will never suffer. This account proves that the suffering is merely a test of character and faith.

One who passes this test enjoys the reward in both worlds.

I'd strongly recommend t ...more

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