BHAI MATI DAAS, SATI DAAS & DAYAL DAAS
Bhai Mati Daas and Bhai Sati Daas were real brothers. They belonged to the well known City of Jhelum, now in Pakistan. They were devout disciples of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib - the ninth Guru. Their father Bhai Praga, was a prominent saint-soldier of Guru Hargobind Sahib - the sixth Guru. Bhai Dayal Daas was another trusted disciple of the ninth Guru.
All the three were with Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib when he was arrested on the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb. Since they refused to be separated from Guru Sahib, they were also arrested, chained and taken to Delhi along with their Guru.
The Qazis ( a team of Muslim theologians) decided to torture and kill the Guru’s companions right before his eyes, if they refused to embrace Islam. The Qazis thought that the sufferings of his followers would shake his resolve and he would agree to become a Muslim.
Bhai Mati Daas was taken in chains to Chandni Chowk, a well known public place in Old Delhi, under a heavy guard. He showed wonderful self-confidence and his face beamed with glory. A large crowd had gathered there. The Qazis persuaded him to accept Islam and threatened to torture him to death by cutting him into two, by running a saw through him, if he refused. Bhai Mati Daas said, “Do not waste your time. I prefer to die than to give up my faith.” They asked him if he had any last wish. Bhai Mati Daas said, “Yes, stand me with my face towards my Guru, so I can see him till the last moment of my life.” His wish was granted. A big saw was placed on the center of his head and each end of it was held by a strong Pathan. As they started to cut him down, Bhai Mati Daas’s blood began to flow down his face and neck. But he did not show any sign of physical suffering. He was calmly chanting ‘Japji Sahib’. His body was soon sawn into two. He died a brave death but didn’t give up his faith.
Bhai Sati Daas was the next to be taken out of the prison. He was given the same choices. He was told if he embraced Islam he would be given a high position and plenty of pleasures, and if he refused, he would meet the fate of his companion. Bhai Sati Daas was firm like a rock in his resolve. He refused to accept their offer and said that he was anxious to join his companion.
He was wrapped in cotton soaked in oil and burnt to death. Till his last breath, he was calm and continued to recite the sacred ‘Japji Sahib’.
Next was the turn of Bhai Dayal Daas. He belonged to a Gursikh family from Multan. Many of his relatives had already been martyred at the hands of Muslim rulers.
The Qazis made him the offer to embrace Islam and enjoy life, or he would be boiled alive. He refused their offer and calmly said he would not give up his faith. A man of
strong resolve, he remained firm and kept his gaze at his Guru’s feet. He was seated in a large vessel filled with boiling water. Fire was lit under the vessel. He sat in the boiling water with no sign of discomfort and kept on repeating the Guru’s hymns until his soul left his body.
These inhuman torturous acts took place on Nov. 11, 1675.
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All the three were with Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib when he was arrested on the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb. Since they refused to be separated from Guru Sahib, they were also arrested, chained and taken to Delhi along with their Guru.
The Qazis ( a team of Muslim theologians) decided to torture and kill the Guru’s companions right before his eyes, if they refused to embrace Islam. The Qazis thought that the sufferings of his followers would shake his resolve and he would agree to become a Muslim.
Bhai Mati Daas was taken in chains to Chandni Chowk, a well known public place in Old Delhi, under a heavy guard. He showed wonderful self-confidence and his face beamed with glory. A large crowd had gathered there. The Qazis persuaded him to accept Islam and threatened to torture him to death by cutting him into two, by running a saw through him, if he refused. Bhai Mati Daas said, “Do not waste your time. I prefer to die than to give up my faith.” They asked him if he had any last wish. Bhai Mati Daas said, “Yes, stand me with my face towards my Guru, so I can see him till the last moment of my life.” His wish was granted. A big saw was placed on the center of his head and each end of it was held by a strong Pathan. As they started to cut him down, Bhai Mati Daas’s blood began to flow down his face and neck. But he did not show any sign of physical suffering. He was calmly chanting ‘Japji Sahib’. His body was soon sawn into two. He died a brave death but didn’t give up his faith.
Bhai Sati Daas was the next to be taken out of the prison. He was given the same choices. He was told if he embraced Islam he would be given a high position and plenty of pleasures, and if he refused, he would meet the fate of his companion. Bhai Sati Daas was firm like a rock in his resolve. He refused to accept their offer and said that he was anxious to join his companion.
He was wrapped in cotton soaked in oil and burnt to death. Till his last breath, he was calm and continued to recite the sacred ‘Japji Sahib’.
Next was the turn of Bhai Dayal Daas. He belonged to a Gursikh family from Multan. Many of his relatives had already been martyred at the hands of Muslim rulers.
The Qazis made him the offer to embrace Islam and enjoy life, or he would be boiled alive. He refused their offer and calmly said he would not give up his faith. A man of
strong resolve, he remained firm and kept his gaze at his Guru’s feet. He was seated in a large vessel filled with boiling water. Fire was lit under the vessel. He sat in the boiling water with no sign of discomfort and kept on repeating the Guru’s hymns until his soul left his body.
These inhuman torturous acts took place on Nov. 11, 1675.
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