Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden)

Bhai Surjeet Singh Ji was born into a Hindu family in the Pakistan side of Punjab before the partition in 1947. His father’s name was Gurditta Mal and his mother was Kesar Bai. In those days, polio was prevalent in Punjab resulting in many deaths and disabilities. Bhai Surjeet Singh Ji was also a victim of this disease. He contracted it at a very young age and became seriously ill. Although his mother was a Hindu, she used to visit the Gurdwara frequently for years and during this hard time she made a vow that if he recovered, she would raise him as a Sikh. Following his recovery, he was given ‘Amrit’ and took on the name Surjeet Singh. Although he had recovered, the disease left a permanent impact on his life. He had lost function of both his lower limbs and could not stand or walk. Despite his disability, he never gave up and learned how to move around using a wheelchair.

As a Kirtani, Bhai Surjeet Singh Ji was blessed with a very rich and melodious voice. He spent some time in Rohtak, Haryana where he learned Kirtan and also completed a course in Gurbani Santhya to be able to serve as a Granthi as well. As told to me by Bhai Harbans Singh Suraj, he was well respected and even the renowned Parcharak, Giani Sant Singh Ji Maskeen held him in high regard. During the annual Samagam held in Alwar, Rajasthan in 1977, Maskeen Ji requested Bhai Surjeet Singh Ji to recite Rehras Sahib before commencement of the Samagam. Bhai Surjeet Singh Ji also served as a Granthi in Gurdwara Sahib Katong, Singapore sometime in the 1990s and he passed away peacefully in the month of April in 2001. He had just performed Kirtan at Gurdwara Sahib Punjabi Bagh and after consuming ‘parshad’, he was about to get into a taxi. As he was being supported from his wheelchair to the back seat of the taxi by his ‘saathi’, he took his last breath.  He left for his heavenly abode within the compound of the Gurdwara Sahib.

The above information was obtained from his niece, Ms. Seema Khurana who was very close to him. If anyone has more recordings of Bhai Surjeet Singh Ji to share, please contact us.

The three Shabads below were digitised from a cassette which was contributed by Sardar Paramjit Singh, Malaysia. 

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – 01 Rehni Rahe Soi Sikh Mera

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – 02 Jagat Jot Jape (Yaman)

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – 03 Khalsa Mero Pind Praan

The following Shabads were recorded by late Sardar Amir Singh Ji from Singapore.

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Aisi Kirpa Mohe Karo

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Aval Allah Noor Upaya

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Babiha Tu Sach Sion

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Bani Uchre Sadh Jan

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Chandan Ka Birva

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Daya Karo Baso Man Aaye

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Eh Man Mere Sada Har Jaap

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Eh Sareera Mereya

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Gobind Gobind Gobind Sang

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Gur Jaisa Nahi Ko Dev

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Gursikhi Di Eh Nishani

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Har Ka Naam Japo Mere Mita

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Har Kirpa Kar Ke Baksh Leho

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Jaagat Jot Jape Nis Basur

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Jap Man Sada Satnam

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Je Tu Mitar Asadarha

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Ji Ki Birtha Hoe

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Kaho Benanti Apne Satgur

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Kanchan Ke Kundal

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Madho Eh Jaanat

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Mera Vaid Guru Govinda

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Mil Mere Pritma Jio

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Mohe Na Bisaro

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Murakh Sach Na Jani

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Naam Beej Santokh Suhaga

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Poota Mata Ki Asees

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Saach Kaho Sun Leho

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Sada Ang Sange

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Satgur Hoye Dayal

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Sun Sun Naam Tumhara Pritam

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Teri Upma Tohe Ban Aave

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Tith Jaye Baho

Bhai Surjeet Singh (Tagore Garden) – Tum Karo Daya Mere Sain