Punjabi poet and theologist
Daya Singh Arif |
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| Born | 1894
Jalalabad East, Kot Ise Khan, Faridkot, Punjab, British India |
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| Died | 1945
Moga, Punjab, India |
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| Occupation | Poet, Writer, Composer and Singer. |
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| Language | Punjabi |
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| Period | British Raj Era |
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| Genre | Punjabi literature |
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| Literary movement | Punjabi Dalit Literature |
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| Notable works | Zindagi Bilas, Fanah da Makan, Suputtar Bilas |
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Sadhu Daya Singh Arif (1894–1945) was a Punjabi poet, theologian and balladeer.
Personal life
Daya Singh was born into Mazhabi Sikh community to Santa Singh at Punjab, British India.[1][2]
Career
He read wide range of secular literature and as also reached the stage of ‘brahmgiani’ through meditation and contemplation like Sadhu Wazir Singh which is apparent from his assuming the title of ‘Arif’.
His book, Atam Hamrahi, is one of prominence among Punjabi Dalit literature.[3]
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