The Dasam Granth is a collection of various poetic compositions attributed to Guru Gobind Singh. It is differentiated from the Guru Granth Sahib due to its focus on martial themes and imagery, such as
Folio of the Jaap Sahib chapter from the 1765 Patna Missal manuscript of the Dasam Granth
Acclaimed letter of Bhai Mani Singh discussing the compilation of various banis of Dasam Granth
Guru Gobind Singh with the Goddess Bhagwati
Opening folio of a Dasam Granth manuscript authored by Baba Deep Singh
Chandi Di Vār also known as Vaar Durga Ki is a composition written by Guru Gobind Singh, included in the 5th chapter of Dasam Granth.
Dasam Granth
…should be comprised in So Dar Rehras. In the Nihang tradition, the Dasam Granth is given equal scriptural status as the Adi Granth (first volume). Chandi di Var is also an important prayer among Nihang and Namdhari Sikhs. Except for the liturgical portions and some cherrypicked verses of the Dasam Granth that…
'The Eternal Strife', a striking masterpiece by Gian Singh 'Naqqash' depicting the "Nikli Matha Phore Kai" verse of the Chandi di Vār composition included in the Dasam Granth, Chandi in-battle against the Asuras