Partap Singh
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Giani Partap Singh | |
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| ਗਿਆਨੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਸਿੰਘ | |
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| Vice Jathedar of Akal Takht | |
| In office December 19, 1937 – 1948 | |
| Appointed by | Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Kirpal Singh |
| Jathedar of Kesgarh Sahib | |
| In office 1948–1952 | |
| Appointed by | Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee |
| 19th Jathedar of Akal Takht | |
| In office 1952 – February 15, 1955 | |
| Appointed by | Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee |
| Preceded by | Mohan Singh Nagoke |
| Succeeded by | Acchar Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Partap Singh January 3, 1904 Nara, Rawalpindi, Panjab, British India |
| Died | May 10, 1984 (aged 80) Amritsar, Panjab, India |
| Spouse | Shaant Kaur |
| Children | 6 |
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| Alma mater | Khalsa Updesh College, Gujranwala |
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Giani Partap Singh (Punjabi: ਗਿਆਨੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਸਿੰਘ; January 3, 1904 – May 10, 1984) was a Sikh priest and Panjabi writer. He served as the 1st vice Jathedar of Akal Takht from December 19, 1937 to 1948 and 19th Jathedar of Akal Takht from 1952 to February 15, 1955.[1]
Early life and career
Partap Singh was born on January 3, 1904, at Nara village in Rawalpindi division of Panjab, British India. His father was Makhan Singh and mother Mathura Devi. His grandfather, Sundar Singh served in the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Between 1909 and 1918, Singh completed 5 years of education at the local primary school in Nara and further education at the middle school in Bishan Daur. Near the completion of his primary education, he took the vows of the Khalsa and became an initiated Sikh. Subsequently, for some 3 years he studied Sikh literature and attended the services of Singh Sabha Movement and Isher Singh Rara Sahib.[1]
In 1922, Singh enrolled into Khalsa Updesh College at Gujranwala, where he passed the certificate of Giani with the second highest marks in Panjab. From 1918 to 1921, he attended various conferences organised by Chief Khalsa Diwan, Na-Milvartan Lehir and Sikh League. These conferences had a great impact on his mind and conscience.[1]
In 1923, Singh contributed with immense participation in the Kar Seva (literally "service with hands") of Harmandir Sahib. Considering the service and education of the Giani, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) employed him as a priest. Soon after he joined, the East India Company declared that the SGPC was against the law. The government arrested various SGPC workers including Singh and imprisoned them at Jhang and Multan. During the one and half years of imprisonment, the Giani managed to learn multiple languages such as English, Urdu, Farsi and Hindi.[1]
Works
- Zaat Paat te Chhoot Chhaat (Punjabi: ਜ਼ਾਤ ਪਾਤ ਤੇ ਛੂਤ ਛਾਤ), 1933
- Gurmat Lecture (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਲੈਕਚਰ), 1944
- Itihasic Lecture Do Bhaag (Punjabi: ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ ਲੈਕਚਰ ਦੋ ਭਾਗ), 1945
- Sadha Desh Te Usdian Smasiawan (Punjabi: ਸਾਡਾ ਦੇਸ਼ ਤੇ ਉਸਦੀਆਂ ਸਮਸਿਆਵਾਂ), 1945
- Bhagat Darshan (Punjabi: ਭਗਤ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ), 1945
- Gurmat Philosophy (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਫਿਲਾਸਫੀ), 1946
- Sansaar Da Dharmic Itihas (Punjabi: ਸੰਸਾਰ ਦਾ ਧਾਰਮਿਕ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ), 1948
- Kudrat De Chamatkaar (Punjabi: ਕੁਦਰਤ ਦੇ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ), 1947
- Pakistani Ghalughara (Punjabi: ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨੀ ਘਲੂਘਾਰਾ), 1948
- Akali Lahir Da Ithas (Punjabi: ਅਕਾਲੀ ਲਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ), 1951
- Baba Khuda Singh (Punjabi: ਬਾਬਾ ਖੁਦਾ ਸਿੰਘ), 1962
- Baba Bir Singh Naurangabad (Punjabi: ਬਾਬਾ ਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੌਰੰਗਾਬਾਦ), 1962
- Takhtan Bare Vichar (Punjabi: ਤਖਤਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ), 1966
- Nakli Nirankari (Punjabi: ਨਕਲੀ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ), 1967
- Shaheed Darshan Singh Pheruma (Punjabi: ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਸ:ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਫੇਰੂਮਾਨ), 1968
- Radha Swami Mat Darpan (Punjabi: ਰਾਧਾ ਸਵਾਮੀ ਮਤ ਦਰਪਨ), 1969
- Gurbani Es Jag Meh Chanan (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਇਸ ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਚਾਨਣ), 1975
- Kuka Guru Dum (Punjabi: ਕੂਕਾ ਗੁਰੂ ਡਮ), 1972
- Mahabali Guru Gobind Singh (Punjabi: ਮਹਾਬਲੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ), 1974
- Hind Di Chadar Guru Tegh Bahadar (Punjabi: ਹਿੰਦ ਦੀ ਚਾਦਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ), 1975
- Akali Lahir De Mahaan Neta (Punjabi: ਅਕਾਲੀ ਲਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਮਹਾਨ ਨੇਤਾ), 1976
- Amritsar Sifti Da Ghar (Punjabi: ਅਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਸਿਫਤੀ ਦਾ ਘਰ), 1977
Jathedar of Akal Takht
The inauguration of Singh as the 1st vice Jathedar of Akal Takht took place in December 19, 1937. He served alongside Mohan Singh Nagoke up to 1948 and later served as the Jathedar of Akal Takht from 1952 to February 15, 1955. He resign due to political difference with Master Tara Singh.[1]
Family and personal life
In 1818, Singh married Shaant Kaur, daughter of Mangal Singh. The couple had six children.[1]
Death
He was assassinated by Daya Singh in Amritsar, Punjab, India.[1]
References
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