British chroniclers of the time (such as those in the London Gazette ) noted the striking figure of Baba Dalip Singh Ji on the battlefield. Dressed in radiant blue robes (the color of a Nihang warrior) and seated on a decorated elephant, he moved among the soldiers reciting Gurbani (hymns) and encouraging them to fight for Dharam Yudh (righteous war).
But his role was far from passive. When the threat of invasion loomed, Baba Dalip Singh Ji was known to take up arms alongside the Sikh warriors. He embodied the principle that a true saint must also be a soldier when the defense of righteousness is required. He mobilized resources, organized the defense of the temple complex, and ensured that the Parkash (installation) of the Guru Granth Sahib continued uninterrupted, even as the sounds of battle echoed in the distance. baba dalip singh ji bedi