Bachittar Natak

[6] The Bachittar Natak is part of the Dasam Granth,[3] the second holy scripture of Sikhism.

It also includes descriptions of battles, hunting expeditions, and journeys in Punjab and the Himalayan foothills.

[3][7] 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.

[7] The Bani (composition) starts with a praise of the Akal Purakh (the ultimate being) and then provides a genealogy of the Bedis and Sodhis, tracing their lineage back to Lava and Kush.

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.

Artistic depiction of "Dusht Daman", the alleged previous incarnation of Guru Gobind Singh as narrated in the "Bachittar Natak"
Diagram showing the relationship between the "Dasam Granth", "Bachittar Natak Granth", and "Bachittar Natak" composition