Bachittar Natak

The Bachittar Natak is part of the Dasam Granth, The Bachitar Natak consists of fourteen chapters, sometimes also called "Apni Katha" (meaning "my story"), which provides an autobiographical account of Guru Gobind Singh's life until the year 1696. == Synopsis ==

The Bachitar Natak is partly an autobiography of Guru Gobind Singh, "the Husaini Battle", and the arrival of Prince Muazzam in Punjab. The composition concludes around AD 1696. The Bachitar Natak contains 14 chapters. File:Chapter 14, the last chapter of the Bachitar Natak by Guru Gobind Singh.png|Chapter 14, the last chapter of the Bachitar Natak by Guru Gobind Singh File:'Akaal Purakh Bach' section of the Bachitar Natak written by Guru Gobind Singh.png|'Akaal Purakh Bach' section of the Bachitar Natak written by Guru Gobind Singh File:Illustrated folio from a Dasam Granth manuscript depicting the Battle of Nadaun (Hussaini Yudh) between Sikh and Mughal forces, ca.1870.jpg|Illustrated folio of the Battle of Nadaun or "Husseni Yudh" mentioned in the last few chapters of the Bachittar Natak, ca.1870 == Historiography ==

Historical sources from the 18th century, such as Gur Sobha Granth, Gurbilas Patshai Dasvin, Bansavlinama Dasan Patshahian Ka, and Rahitnamas, mention the compositions of the Dasam Granth, including the Bachitra Natak. These sources attribute the writings to Guru Gobind Singh. == Bachitra Natak Granth ==

The Bachitra Natak Granth refers to a large corpus of compositions within the Dasam Granth, the compositions referenced as part of the Bachitra Natak Granth include: 1. Apni Katha (the Bachittar Natak proper) 2. Chandi Charitra I 3. Chandi Charitra II 4. Chaubis Avatar 5. Brahma Avatar 6. Rudra Avatar These compositions follow a specific pattern, with Apni Katha discussing various avatars and their reinterpretation in line with Sikh thought and philosophy. The Bachitra Natak Granth is a part of the Dasam Granth, but the Dasam Granth is not solely the Bachitra Natak Granth. The confusion arises from the fact that many compositions within the Dasam Granth mention the words "Bachitra Natak Likhyate," but there is more to the Dasam Granth than just the Bachitra Natak. == Notes ==