Mata Kaulan

Bibi Kaulan (Punjabi: ਕੌਲਾਂ) is believed to be a spiritual woman who lived during time of Guru Hargobind Sahib, the 6th Sikh Guru. Kaulan means the one who is Living in abode of Lotus.[1]

Biography

There is dispute among historians regarding Kaulan and her relation to Guru Hargobind. Some scholars[2][3] believed her to have been the wife of Hargobind, where others believe that she was his servant. Scholars commonly hold the viewpoint that she was a true disciple of Guru Hargobind and spent her life under directions of the Guru. Kaulan was a true disciple of Hargobind and lived all her life meditating and singing Guru Nanak's bani.

See also

References

  1. ਕਉਲਾ - kaulā - कउलाਸੰ. ਕਮਲਾ. ਸੰਗ੍ਯਾ- ਲਕ੍ਸ਼੍‍ਮੀ, ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਕਮਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਹੈ. "ਸੇਵੇ ਚਰਨ ਨਿਤ ਕਉਲਾ." (ਵਾਰ ਕਾਨ ਮਃ ੪), Mahankosh, Kahn Singh Nabha
  2. Patishahi 6, Twarikh Guru Khalsa, Giani Gian Singh, Section:Kolan
  3. ਕੌਲਾਂ, ਕੌਲਸਰ, Mahankosh, Kahn Singh Nabha


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