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Hukamnama (edict) of Mata Sahib Devan (Mata Sahib Kaur) dated to 30 May 1732 addressed to all the Khalsa of Nausahra Pannua

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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 30 May 1732 addressed to all the Khalsa of Nausahra Pannua. She is known for being the mother of the Guru Khalsa Panth.

Translation of its contents:

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"Ik Oangkaar Satguru Ji. To all Khalsa Nausahra Pannua, may Guru protect you, please send 11 rupees for langar, you will be exalted."

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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 Nausahra Pannua, Guru will protect you, always recite Guru Guru and make your life worthwhile, 11 rupees for the expenses for langar has been requested from you, 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 Ram 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, 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."

"Year 1789 Bikrami, Har 1" = 30th May 1732AD

(translation taken from http://www.gurudiprit.blogspot.com)
Date 30 May 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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