Paranath Avtar
| Parasnath Avtar | |
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_-_from_the_Anandpuri_Hazuri_bir_(manuscript)_of_the_Dasam_Granth.jpg){kind=avatar} Concluding portion of Paras Nath Avatar and opening verses of Shabad Hazare (also known as Shabad Patshahi 10) - from the Anandpuri Hazuri bir (manuscript) of the Dasam Granth dated to 1698 | |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
| Author | Guru Gobind Singh |
| Verses | 358 chhands |
| Part of a series on the |
| Dasam Granth ਦਸਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ |
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| Main compositions |
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| Apocryphal compositions (Asfottak Banis) |
| Various aspects |
| Poetical metres, modes, measures, and rhythms |
Paranath or Parasnath Avtar is a composition, within the Rudra Avtar, written by Guru Gobind Singh, which is present in the Dasam Granth.[1]
Synopsis
It is the second of the two chapters of the Rudra Avtar, with the preceding chapter covering
Parshwanath of Jainism
as the narration is about internal struggle, which resembles with Jainism.
Parasnath is described as venerating Durga in verses no.45–89 of the chapter.[1]
Internal Struggle
This composition contains an internal contest between Bibek (or discernment) and Abibek (or ignorance), which explains the warriors of Dharma and Adharma.[4] All vices and virtues are shown in the form of warriors which fight in battle.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-984247-6.
- ^ Page 17, Dasam Granth, Dr. S.S. Kapoor, Hemkunt Press
- ^ Dasam Granth, S.S. Kapoor, Page 17
- ^ Page 185, When Sparrows Became Hawks: The Making of the Sikh Warrior Tradition, 1699-1799, Purnima Dhavan, Oxford University Press, Oct 25, 2011