Manglacharan ਮੰਗਲਾਚਰਨ

Good Deeds - Sarbloh Granth

2012-01-20T23:22:00.000-08:00

ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਕਲ੍ਯਾਨ ਦੂਜੀ ਤਰਹ ॥

ਸੁਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਕਰਹੁ ਤਰਹੁ ਭੈ ਸਾਗਰ, ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਚਿਤ ਧਾਰੋ ॥
Perform good deeds and you shall swim across the terrifying ocean [of life], focus your attention towards the Lotus-Feet [of Bhagvaan].

ਸਾਸ ਸਾਸ ਸਿਮਰੋ ਪਦ ਪੰਕਜ, ਮਨ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਗੁੰਜਾਰੋ ॥
With each and every breathe contemplate upon the Lotus-Feet [of Bhagvaan], make your mind like a honey bee and enjoy the nectar from the flower [of Vahiguru's Name].

ਧਰਹੁ ਧ੍ਯਾਨ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਭਵਖੰਡਨਿ, ਪੁਨਰਪਿ ਦੋਖ ਨਿਵਾਰੋ ॥
Establish meditation upon the form of the Destroyer of Reincarnation, [Bhagvaan] takes away lifetimes upon lifetimes of pain.

ਅਜਪਾ ਜਾਪੁ ਰੇ ਜਪਹੁ ਜੀਅਰੇ, ਦੁਖ ਮੋਚਨ ਕਰਤਾਰੋ ॥7॥319॥
Oh mortal, recite the unrecitable Name of the Creator, who takes all pain away.

ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ, ਅਧ੍ਯਾਯ ਪਹਿਲਾ, ਪਨਾ 80
Sarbloh Granth, Chapter 1, pg. 80

Your Blessed Vision - Sarbloh Granth

2012-01-02T23:20:00.000-08:00

ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਅੰਬਿਕਾ ॥

ਦਰਸਨ ਦੀਜੈ ਆਦਿ ਭਵਾਨੀ ॥
Bless me with your Blessed Vision oh Adi Bhavani [The Primordial Giver of Life].

ਸੰਕਟ ਹਰਨ ਸੇਵਕ ਜਨ ਅਪੁਨੈ, ਲੋਕ ਚਤੁਰਦਸ ਜਾਨੀ ॥
The One who destroys the misfortunes of Her devotees and knows of all [secrets] in the fourteen worlds.

ਨਾ ਜਪੁ ਨਾ ਤਪੁ ਨਾ ਗੁਣ ਦਾਯਾ, ਸੇਵਾ ਕਛੁ ਨ ਕਮਾਨੀ ॥
I have no recitation [of scripture], no meditation, no virtues, no compassion, and I have not earned any selfless service.

ਹਉ ਮਤਿ ਮੰਦ ਅਨਾਥ ਬਾਪਰੋ, ਆਯੋ ਸਰਨ ਜਿਯ ਦਾਨੀ ॥2॥223॥
I am unwise, helpless and wretched, but I have come under your Sanctuary oh Giver of Life !

ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰਥ, ਭਾਗ ਪਹਿਲਾ, ਪਨਾ 47
Sarbloh Granth, First Volume, Page 47

A symbolic representation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh paying respects to Devi Sri Laxmi

Jai Bhavani - Sarbloh Granth

2012-01-01T18:53:00.000-08:00

To kick off some new posts on the site I start off translating a small salutation to Devi Maa Chandi written by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Sarbloh Granth [Manglacharan Puran]. This passage is apart of the first section where Guru Gobind Singh Ji writes Salutations to the Devi before starting the main story of Sarbloh Granth. The interesting part of this passage is apparent when compared to the Mool Mantra of Adi Guru Granth Sahib.

ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ ਬਹਰ ਤਵੀਲੀ ॥

ਭਗਤ ਵਛਲ ਭਵ ਖੰਡਨ ਜੈ ਜੈ, ਜੈ ਜਗਤਾਰਨ ਆਪ ਭਵਾਨੀ ॥
Hail, Hail to the One who loves and destroys the fear of Her Devotees, Hail to Bhavani [Giver of Life] who Herself saves the world.

ਮਨਸਾ ਪੂਰਨਿ ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਨ, ਜੈ ਮਾਯਾ ਜੈ ਈਸੁਰ ਦਾਨੀ ॥
She is the Fulfiller of wishes, Savior of the Sinners, Hail to [Sri] Maya, Hail to the giver Ishvar !

ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖ, ਆਜੂਨੀ ਸੰਭਵ ॥
Her Name is True, the Creator of the World, Unborn, and Self-created.

ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਨੁਭਉ ਸਦਾ, ਜੈ ਜੈ ਅਨਰੰਜਸ ॥8॥219॥
The form of Timeless, Always without Fear, Hail Hail to the Forever Delighted One !

ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰਥ, ਭਾਗ ਪਹਿਲਾ, ਪਨਾ 46
Sarbloh Granth, First Volume, Page 46

Sant Mandal - Katha by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji

2011-06-20T19:49:00.000-07:00

Press the play button below to hear katha by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji in the presence of a Sadhu Sant Mandal that came from Haridwar and Rikhikesh to the Nirmala Dera in Punjab in the village of Badoo. The local sangat organized a Bhandara [langar] for the Sadhu Sants.

Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji performing katha at the Nirmala Dera in Badoo in the presence of Sadhu Sants from Haridwar and Rikhikesh.

Below is the shabad which Baba Ji does katha of.

ਭੈਰਉ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਹਰਿ ਮਨਿ ਵਸੈ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਦੁਰਤੁ ਸਭੁ ਨਸੈ ॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਰੀਤਿ ॥ ਸੰਤਸੰਗਿ ਹੋਇ ਏਕ ਪਰੀਤਿ ॥੧॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲੁ ਤਹਾ ਕਾ ਨਾਉ ॥ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕੇਵਲ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਉ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣੁ ਰਹੈ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਜਮੁ ਕਿਛੂ ਨ ਕਹੈ ॥
ਸੰਤਸੰਗਿ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਬਾਣੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਖਾਣੀ ॥੨॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਕਾ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਆਸਨੁ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਪ ਬਿਨਾਸਨੁ ॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਕਥਾ ॥ ਸੰਤਸੰਗਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਦੁਖ ਨਸਾ ॥੩॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਕਾ ਨਹੀ ਬਿਨਾਸੁ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣਤਾਸੁ ॥
ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮੁ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਭਗਵਾਨੁ ॥੪॥੨੪॥੩੭॥

(Adi Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, page 1146, Raag Bhairo)

Giani Sant Baba Inderjit Singh Ji - Short Biography

2011-06-02T22:48:00.000-07:00

The biography below was written by Baba Harnam Singh Ji Dhumma, Mukhi of Damdami Taksal and is written in the Sri Raag and Maajh Raag Steek by Damdami Taksal.

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Sant Giānī Inderjīt Singh Raqbe Walae

Sant Gianī Inderjīt Singh Jī is from the village of Raqba within the district of Ludhiānā. However his birth took place at his maternal village which was Kālakh Mājrī Nazdīk Ahmedgarh within the district of Ludhiānā. The birth took place on Wednesday the 9th of September 1936 from the pure womb of Mātā Gurbachan Kaur. His fathers name was Bābā Hardit Singh Ji and his grandfather’s name was Sardār Rūr Singh. His parents were Gurmat followers, lovers of Gurbānī, devotees of the house of the Gurū. They completed his birth rites in accordance with Gurmat custom and during that time in the village were Sant Giānī Gurbachan Singh Jī Khālsā who were carrying out the Kathā of Gurbani. After carrying out the birth rites the great saints uttered the following Mukhvāk;

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥
ਇਛਾ ਪੂਰਕੁ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖਦਾਤਾ ਹਰਿ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਵਸਿ ਹੈ ਕਾਮਧੇਨਾ ॥
ਸੋ ਐਸਾ ਹਰਿ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਮੇਰੇ ਜੀਅੜੇ ਤਾ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨਾ ॥੧॥ (ਅੰਗ ੬੬੯-੬੭੦)

From the first letter of this Mukhvāk his name of Inderjīt Singh was adopted. When he was growing up his parents realised his was very intelligent, due to this he educated his son in Metric and later enrolled him in a technical course. He later went with Master Mehar Singh and Bhāī Gurdayāl Singh to the village Hisowāl where they heard the Kathā by Sant Giānī Gurbachan Singh Jī on the following Mukhvāk;

ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਪਿੰਗੁਲ ਪਰਬਤ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਰੇ ਖਲ ਚਤੁਰ ਬਕੀਤਾ ॥ ਅੰਧੁਲੇ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣ ਸੂਝਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਭੇਟਿ ਪੁਨੀਤਾ ॥੧॥
ਮਹਿਮਾ ਸਾਧੂ ਸੰਗ ਕੀ ਸੁਨਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਮੀਤਾ ॥ ਮੈਲੁ ਖੋਈ ਕੋਟਿ ਅਘ ਹਰੇ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਭਏ ਚੀਤਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਐਸੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਕੀ ਕੀਟਿ ਹਸਤੀ ਜੀਤਾ ॥ ਜੋ ਜੋ ਕੀਨੋ ਆਪਨੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਅਭੈ ਦਾਨੁ ਦੀਤਾ ॥੨॥
ਸਿੰਘੁ ਬਿਲਾਈ ਹੋਇ ਗਇਓ ਤ੍ਰਿਣੁ ਮੇਰੁ ਦਿਖੀਤਾ ॥ ਸ੍ਰਮੁ ਕਰਤੇ ਦਮ ਆਢ ਕਉ ਤੇ ਗਨੀ ਧਨੀਤਾ ॥੩॥
ਕਵਨ ਵਡਾਈ ਕਹਿ ਸਕਉ ਬੇਅੰਤ ਗੁਨੀਤਾ ॥ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਮੋਹਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦੇਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰ ਸਰੀਤਾ ॥੪॥੭॥੩੭॥ (ਅੰਗ ੮੦੯-੮੧੦)

He heard the Kathā of this Mukhvāk, due to the deep effect it had on the mind of Sant Gianī Inderjīt Singh Jī he left his education. On Wednesday the 4th of May 1955 he secretly left at 0500 hours for Takhat Srī Hazūr Sāhib. At Hazūr Sāhib he met Bābā Sher Singh Jī who was the student of Brāhmgiānī Bābā Mit Singh Jī. Also the head priest at the time was Bābā Harnām Singh from the village Mūlovāl from the Sangrūr district who had learned knowledge from the great soul Sant Sundar Singh Jī Bhindrā Walae and had been in the congregation of Sant Attar Singh Jī Mastuānā Walae and Bābā Mit Singh Jī. For 15 years he served at the location of Mātā Sāhib Devā. Within their congregation they carried out selfless service and performed penance. At that time the great knowledgeable, the greatest of the Nirmal order, Sant Bābā Nikā Singh Jī of Nirmal Bagh, Hardwar came and Sant Inderjīt Singh Jī got to remain in his congregation. He was staying at Gobind Bagh at Hazūr Sāhib when Sant Inderjīt stated that he wished to learn knowledge from Bābā Jī, Bābā Nikā Singh sat him close and advised him that if he wanted to learn this divine knowledge then he should join the congregation of Sant Giānī Gurbachan Singh Jī Khālsa from where he could learn everything. From these words he began to desire the congregation of Sant Gurbachan Singh Jī. He found out the details of Sant Gurbachan Singh Jī’s programme from Bābā Surjīt Singh Sodhī.

Above: Sant Giani Inderjit Singh Ji (top left), in a school photograph before leaving home for Hazūr Sāhib.

He made a supplication at Takhat Hazūr Sāhib on the 1st of January 1959 and left. He made a pilgrimage at the temple associated to Bhagat Nāmdev Jī, Bhagat Kabir Jī and Gurdwarās associated to the Gurūs and Sikhs. When Sant Inderjīt Singh Jī arrived in Kānshī they met a number of Nirmal saints and he expressed his desire to gain knowledge to them. They advised him that if he removed his weapons and Bānā then they would teach him. He decided against this as he did not want the sin of disrespecting the Gurūs Bānā and Rehit, for this reason he decided against learning in Kānshi and headed for Punjāb.

On the 28th of February 1959 in the village of Raīkot near Ramghar within the district of Ludhiānā he joined the congregation of Jatha Bhindran, Damdamī Taksāl. Between the years of 1959 to 1967, during these 8 years he remained with the great soul (Sant Gurbachan Singh Jī) and learned the Shudh Pāth of Srī Gurū Granth Sāhib Jī, the Shudh Pāth of Sri Dasam Granth and with his hands wrote the commentary or the Gurūs history, Vedānt Granths along with writing the continues commentary uttered by Sant Gurbachan Singh Jī to the congregations. This was the most difficult of all and it required faith, sturdiness, meditation and a very quick intellect to write the commentary. Sant Inderjīt Singh Jī has all of these qualities within him. It took a daily up to 13 to 15 hours to write the commentary of the Srī Gurū Granth Sāhib Jī which took almost three years to complete. Due to this service you can read the commentary of the hukamnāmās which has already been released by other Singhs.

Above: Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji seated with a garland, surrounded by Singhs of Jatha Bhindran. Sant Giani Inderjit Singh Ji can be seen top left standing, with a round Dastaar.

Srī Nānak Parkāsh, Gurpartāp Sūraj Granth commentary and theVedāntic Granths have all been expounded with written commentaries.

In 1965 when the SGPC when the invocations to the Srī Gurū Granth Sāhib were being changed, with the permission of Sant Giānī Gurbachan Singh Jī a number of Taksāl students were sent correct the invocations. Sant Giānī Kartār Singh Khālsā, Sant Kartār Singh Premī, Sant Giānī Inderjīt Singh Jī, Sant Bābā Parmjīt Singh Mahīlpur Walae, Bābā Lahorā Singh and Bhagat Jaswānt Singh went and offered their complete services.

At the time of the troubles in Punjāb during the Punjābī Subā, Sant Inderjīt Singh Jī was also voluntary arrested and remained in prison.

Above: Singhs from Jatha Bhindran, infront of Akaal Takht, who volunteered to be arrested and spend time in Jail as protest. Sant Giani Inderjit Singh Ji can be seen third from the left, bottom row, wearing sunglasses.

In this manner during the tri centenary of celebrations at Srī Hazūr Sāhib with the backing of the Damdamī Taksāl between the dates of the 26th of September 2008 until the 26th of October 2008 uttered the Pāth of the Srī Dasam Granth at the Srī Dasam Gurū Shabad Vichār Parbodh Samāgam where the Santhiyā of the Srī Dasam Granth was completed. He is completing both great Sevā in this country and far off lands. He is still continually teaching those who wish to learn to this day and resides in Srī Nirmal Bungā in the village of Sahōrā where he teaches Gurmat Vidyā. One of the other great qualities that Sant Inderjīt Singh Jī possesses is the detachment to Māyā. Any money donated to him is put to other uses for the congregation.

Yearly at Gurdwārā Gurdarshan Parkāsh performs Akhand Pāth sevā in memory of Sant Gurbachan Singh Jī where he spends any Māyā he has received. he sees all of his personal wealth and possession as that of the Gurūs.

With each and every hair on my body I pay my salutations and respect to Sant Giānī Inderjīt Singh Jī.

- Harnam Singh, Mukhi Damdami Taksal, Jatha Bhindran

Sarbloh Granth

2011-05-30T19:03:00.000-07:00

Sri Manglacharan Puran Ji is the real name of Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib. In the scripture, the author Guru Gobind Singh Ji writes Himself the name of the Granth at the end and calls it Sri Manglacharan Puran. At the end of the story of Sarbloh Avatar, Guru Gobind Singh Ji writes:

ਪੰਚ ਸਹੰਸ੍ਰ ਸਲੋਕ ਯਾ ਗ੍ਰੰਥਾ ॥ ਇਕ ਤਿਸ ਕੋ ਮੰਗਲਾਚਰਣ ਪੰਥਾ ॥
This Granth [is comprised of] 5,000 Saloks, the story of 'Manglacharan' has been described within it.

ਸਾਤਸੈ ਸਲੋਕ ਦੇਵੀ ਮਹਾਤਮ ॥ ਦ੍ਵਾਦਸਿ ਚਤੁਰ ਬਿੰਸ ਅਵਤਾਰਨ ॥
There are 700 Saloks in praise of the Devi, and 1200 Saloks describing the [various Vishnu] Avatars.
(Sarbloh Granth, Second Vol., page 836)

The start of the Granth begins with the praise of the Devi, Maha Maya [The Great Illusion]. Following the first mangal's to Devi Ma the story of Manglacharan begins which refers to the story of Sarbloh Avatar, an avatar of Mahakal who must destroy the Demon Beerajnaad to uphold Dharam. After the story of Sarbloh Avatar is completed another section which is a condensed version of the Chaubis Avatar in Dasam Guru Granth Sahib. This section contains the stories of the following Vishnu Avatars:

- Mach (fish) Avatar
- Kach (tortoise) Avatar
- Barhā (Wild-Boar) Avatar
- Nar Singh (Half Man half lion) avatar
- Purshraam Avatar
- Rām Avatar, called 'Bīj Ramaein'
- Krishna avatar, called, Dasam Sakand (tenth chapter of Bhagvad Purana)

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On page 819 of the second volume, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji also writes:

ੴ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹ ॥
ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਸੰਕਰ ਚਰਪਦ ਬ੍ਰਿਤਕੇਤੂ ॥

ਸੁਨਹੁ ਸੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਗ ਪੁਨੀਤਾ ॥ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਕੋ ਪਾਵਨ ਗੀਤਾ ॥
Listen oh Saints ! The story [of Sarbloh Avatar] is pure, the song of Sri Sarbloh is purifying !

ਖਸ੍ਟ ਰਾਗੁ ਨਾਦਿ ਸੁਤਨ ਜੁਤਿ ॥ ਯਕ ਯਕ ਰਾਗੁ ਪੰਚ ਰਾਗਨਿ ਯੁਤਿ ॥੧॥
From six major Raga's there are eight sons, and for each Raga there are five wives [Ragni]

ਅਸ੍ਟਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਤਾਂ ਕੇ ਸੰਗ ਜਾਨੋ ॥ ਰਾਗਮਾਲ ਯਾ ਬਿਧ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਨੋ ॥
Therefore recognize the eight son's as being in the company of the 6 Major Raga's, and recognize this as collection of Raga's [in Sarbloh Granth]

ਤੇ ਸਭਿ ਮੰਗਲਾਚਰਣ ਮਹਿ ਗਾਏ ॥ ਛੰਦ ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਬਿਮਲ ਸੁਹਾਏ ॥੨॥
In this way Manglacharan [Sarbloh Granth] has been sung, with beautiful Chand's and Bisanpad's.

ਐਰਾਵਤੀ ॥
ਕੋਲ ਜੰਭ ਦਿਗਮੁੰਡ ਕੋ ਯੁਧਾ ॥ ਬਹੁਰ ਸਮਰ ਭੀਮਨਾਦ ਬਿਰੁੱਧਾ ॥
[In Manglacharan there is] The battle of Kol [demon], Jamabasur [demon] and Digmund [demon], then the war of Bheemnaad is described.

ਬੀਰਜਨਾਦ ਕੋ ਯੁੱਧ ਅਤਿ ਦਾਰੁਨ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਲਯਭਾਰਥ ਭਉ ਸ੍ਰਿਸ੍ਟਿ ਸੰਘਾਰਨ ॥੩॥
The war [involving] Beerajnaad was extremely ferocious, and [Beerajnaad] tried to destroy the whole world.

ਮੰਡ੍ਯੋ ਯੁੱਧ ਦੇਵੀ ਅਰੁ ਸ੍ਰੀਪਤਿ ॥ ਕੋਟਿ ਤੇਤੀਸ ਸੁਰ ਸਕਤਿਨ ਸੰਜੁਤਿ ॥
The war of the Devi and Bhagvaan has also been described, along with the 33 Kror Deva's and their wives.

ਭਾਰਤ ਪ੍ਰਲਯ ਕਰ ਅਸੁਰ ਸੰਘਾਰੇ ॥ ਨਿਜ ਕਰ ਦੈ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੰਤ ਉਬਾਰੇ ॥੪॥
In the war of the world the demons were destroyed, and Prabhu gave his hand to protect the Saints.

ਬ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਧਾਰੀ ॥
ਬਿਬੇਕ ਅਬਿਬੇਕ ਸਮਰ ਭਯੋ ਭਾਰੀ ॥ ਪੰਚ ਅਧ੍ਯਾਯ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਕੋ ਸਾਰੀ ॥
The war between wisdom and ignorance very deep, and is contained in the five chapters of the [Manglacharan] Puran.

ਅਸੰਖ ਅਸੁਰ ਅਣਿ ਦੇਵ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਮਾ ॥ ਸ੍ਰੀਪਤਿ ਯੁੱਧ ਬੀਰਜਨਾਦ ਘਮਸਾਨਾ ॥੫॥
There are countless wars between Asur [demons] and Devtas [demi-gods], along with the war between Bhagvaan and Beerajnaad.

ਬ੍ਰਿਧਮੁਖੀ ॥
ਚਿਰ ਲੌ ਘੋਰ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਅਖਾਰਾ ॥ ਦੇਵਾਸੁਰ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਬਿਕਰਾਰਾ ॥
The ferocious war is of great length, the war between Asur [demons] and Devtas [demi-gods] is extremely terrifying.

ਮੰਗਲਾਚਰਣ ਸਾਰਸ੍ਵਤੀ ਭਾਸਾ ॥ ਕਹ੍ਯੋ ਕਵਿ ਰਾਮ ਮਥ ਸੁਕ੍ਰਾਭਾਸਾ ॥੬॥
Manglacharan [Sarbloh Granth] has been written in the Sarswati bhasa [language] and says Guru Gobind Singh Ji it has also been written in Sukra Bhasa [language].

ਸਹਸ੍ਰ ਧਾਰਾ ॥
ਸਮਰ ਬਿਜਯ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗੁਸਾਈ ॥ ਨਿਧ ਨਿਸਾਚਰ ਬੀਰਜਨਾਦ ਬਧਾਈ ॥
The war was won by Sarbloh Gusaase, and Beerajnaad [demon] was destroyed.

ਆਰਤੀ ਅਸਤੋਤ੍ਰੰ ਸਤਿਨਾਮਾ ॥ ਬਰਨੀ ਕਵ੍ਯ ਸ੍ਰੀਪਤਿ ਗੁਨ ਗ੍ਰਾਮਾ ॥੭॥
Aarti was performed of praising the Satinam, and all of Bhagvaan's good qualities [gunas] were described.

ਦੇਵ ਬਾਚਨੀ ॥
ਲਖਮੀ ਗਾਥ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮੰਗਲਾਚਰਣ ॥ ਆਦਿ ਪਖ੍ਯਾਨ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਯਾ ਬਚਨ ॥
In Sri Manglacharan [Sarbloh Granth] the story of Lakshmi [Devi] is told, in the first story of the Granth this story is described.

ਲਖਮੀ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਯਥਾ ਬੁਧਿ ਬਰਨੀ ॥ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਕੀ ਕਾਂਯਾ ਨਿਰਨੀ ॥੮॥
Just like the praise of Lakshmi has been described, the form of Sri Sarbloh has also been described.

ਮੋਖਪਦੀ ॥
ਸਰਬਸੁ ਲਖਮੀ ਕੇ ਆਧੀਨਾ ॥ ਲੋਕ ਚਤੁਰਦਸ ਸ੍ਰਿਸ੍ਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਬੀਨਾ ॥
All of the treasures of the world are dependent on Lakshmi [Devi], the 14 Worlds are also [under the order] of Sri Maya.

ਚਰਾਚਰ ਸਭੁ ਆਸ੍ਰਿਤ ਲਖਮੀ ਕੇ ॥ ਸਭ ਆਸ੍ਰਯ ਮਾਯਾ ਪੱਖੀ ਕੇ ॥੯॥
Eating and not eating is all under the dependence on Lakshmi, all support [in the world] is under the dependence on Maya.

ਸੁਧਾ ਲੋਇਨ ॥
ਦੇਵ ਦੈਤ੍ਯ ਦਾਨਵ ਮਾਨਵਗਨ ॥ ਰਾਖਸ ਅਸੁਰਿ ਸਭੂ ਬਸ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ॥
The demigods, demons, Danav, all beings, evil beings, demons and all Muni-jans.

ਮਾਯਾ ਆਸ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਗ ਬਰਤਾਰਾ ॥ ਯਕ ਛਿਣ ਇਨ ਬਿਨ ਸਰੈ ਨ ਕਾਰਾ ॥੧੦॥
With the support of Maya they are created, and without [the support of Maya] they cannot remain even for a moment.

First page of Sri Manglacharan Puran

Kumbh Mela 2010

2011-05-28T17:42:00.000-07:00

Below are photos from Kumbh Mela 2010 from Haridwar on the Banks of the Ganges.

Above: Nirmal Bhekh Bhooshan Swami Giandev Singh Ji Vedantchaari Sri Mahant Panachyati Akhara along with other Nirmala Sadhu's during the Kumbh Mela procession.

Above is a photograph of Sant Mahapursh that attended Kumbh Mela 2010. Nirmal Bhekh Bhooshan Swami Giandev Singh Ji Vedantchaari Sri Mahant Panachyati Akhara, along with Baba Harnam Singh Ji and Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji are also in the photograph.

‘The old ones use to speak of that at beginning of the twentieth century Udasi, Nirmala Sadhus and Nihangs of Budha Dal all together use to take out a royal procession in Hardwar. Like this, the banks of Ganges river use to roar with the glory of Guru Nanak and all of India use to salute Guru Baba Ji.’
‘Sikh Sampardvali’, Piara Singh Padam, Pa. 27

Above: A photograph of Sikhs bathing at Ganges, Haridwar during Kumbh Mela 2010.

Above: The Nirmala Bhekh Punj Pyare leading the procession at Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.

Vedas and Gurbani - Sakhi Guru Amar Daas Ji

2011-05-23T20:59:00.000-07:00

Below is a short audio clip of Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji explaining the uthankaa [historical context] behind a shabad written by Guru Amar Daas Ji in Gauree Raagani on page 162 of Adi Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

When Sri Guru Amar Daas Ji was residing at his asthaan on the banks of Ganga, a Pandit came and questioned the Guru on the philosophy being preached. The Pandit asked the Guru if the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, written in Gurmukhi, were any different then the old Sanskrit texts, the Vedas etc, and if they are the same in philosophy, then why was there a need to preach if such texts already exist? Sri Guru Ji replied with the following verses:

ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ਗਉੜੀ ਬੈਰਾਗਣਿ ॥
ਜੈਸੀ ਧਰਤੀ ਊਪਰਿ ਮੇਘੁਲਾ ਬਰਸਤੁ ਹੈ ਕਿਆ ਧਰਤੀ ਮਧੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਨਾਹੀ ॥
The clouds pour their rain down upon the earth, but isn't there water within the earth as well?

ਜੈਸੇ ਧਰਤੀ ਮਧੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ਬਿਨੁ ਪਗਾ ਵਰਸਤ ਫਿਰਾਹੀ ॥੧॥
Water is contained within the earth; without feet, the clouds run around and let down their rain.1

One thing to remember is that in Adi Guru Granth Sahib Ji it is clearly stated that the Vedas were from Akal Purkh and were given to Brahma [rather than created by him] to spread and propagate them for people to read and study:

ਚਾਰੇ ਵੇਦ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੇ ਕਉ ਦੀਏ ਪੜਿ ਪੜਿ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ॥
(ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ਅਸਟਪਦੀਆ ਘਰ ੩, ਅੰਗ ੪੨੨)

Sri Guru Amar Daas Ji's asthaan on the banks of Ganga, Haridwar

Chandi Pargat Hona - Katha by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji

2011-05-22T17:44:00.000-07:00

Throughout Sikh historical texts there is mention of the Guru Gobind Singh ji visiting the mountain Nainadevi and having Chandi Maa appear after months of a Havan [worship with fire]. This topic is a key issue to understand because it puts into context passages within Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji along with Puratan Khalsa traditions which seem out of place in the contemporary Sikh mindset.

Above: A Sikh pilgrim at Sri Nainadevi Mandir making an offering to at the historic Havan which still continues today.

Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji briefly describes a short portion of the whole Nainadevi sakhi to everyday Sangat in Gurdrawa Scarborough in 2011.

Part 1

Part 2

Before automatically denying the event at Nainadevi, one should ponder of the words of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji:

ਸਰਬ ਕਾਲ ਹੈ ਪਿਤਾ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥ ਦੇਬਿ ਕਾਲਿਕਾ ਮਾਤ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥
Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Bachitar Natak

Beautiful painting of Chandi

Site under reconstruction

2011-03-24T22:09:00.000-07:00

Please be patient while the site goes under reconstruction.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji - Moksh Panth Prakash

2011-01-07T05:41:00.000-08:00

ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸੁ ਸਿੰਘ ਕ੍ਰਪਾਨਿਧਿ ਨਾਥ ਹਰੈ ਹ੍ਰਦ ਜਾਡ੍ਯ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ।
ਵਹੀ ਭਵਸਾਗਰ ਪਾਰ ਪਰੇ ਪਦ ਪੰਕਜ ਕੀ ਜਨ ਜੇ ਸਰਨਾਈ ।
ਰਰੇ ਜਿਨ ਨਾਮ ਸਰੇ ਸਭ ਕਾਮ ਰਹੇ ਭਵ ਮੰਡਲ ਚਿੰਤ ਨ ਹਾਈ ।
ਇਸੋ ਪਦ ਪੰਕਜ ਬਨਦਤ ਹੋਂ ਨਿਜ ਦਾਸਨਦਾਸ ਕਿ ਹੋਹੁ ਸਹਾਈ ।

Great Gobind Singh, master and ocean of compassion,
He removes the coldness of the heart, and is forever imparting pleasure
If one takes refuge in His lotus feet verily he crosses the ocean of existence
By uttering His name all desires are fulfilled, no worries arise while remaining in the plane of worldly existence
In this way I perform obeisance to those lotus feet, for He has protected His own humble slave

ਮੌਕਸ਼ ਪੰਥ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ - ਸ੍ਰੀਮਾਨ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਗੁਲਾਬ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Moksh Panth Prakash, Srimaan Pandit Gulab Singh Ji, Manglacharan
[translation taken from Vivek Pradipka, see previous post for information]

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੁ, ਪੂਰਣ ਹਰਿ ਅਵਤਾਰ ।
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the full 'Avatar' of Hari.

ਰਚਯੋ ਪੰਥ ਭਵ ਮੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ, ਦੋ ਬਿਧ ਕੋ ਵਿਸਤਾਰ ।
Creating the Panth in this world, [the panth] has two forms.

ਏਕਨ ਕੇ ਕਰ ਖੜਗ ਦੈ, ਭੁਜ ਬਲ ਬਹੁ ਬਿਸਤਾਰ ।
One [form] holds a Kharag in hand, with powerful hands, they spread [through the nation].

ਪਾਲਨ ਭੂਮੀ ਕੋ ਕਰਯੋ, ਦੁਸਟਨ ਮੂਲ ਉਖਾਰ ।
Protect the nation they destroyed the roots of the enemies.

ਔਰਨ ਕੀ ਪਿਖ ਵਿਮਲ ਮਤਿ, ਦੀਨੋ ਪਰਮ ਵਿਵੇਕ ।
The other form is the Nirmala [viml] ideology, which gives the highest wisdom.

ਨਿਰਮਲ ਭਾਖੇ ਜਗਤ ਤਿਹ, ਹੇਰੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸੁ ਏਕ ।
The world calls one a Nirmala, whom only sees the one Braham [in all].

ਮੌਕਸ਼ ਪੰਥ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ - ਸ੍ਰੀਮਾਨ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਗੁਲਾਬ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Moksh Panth Prakash, Srimaan Pandit Gulab Singh Ji

Sarvan, Manan, Nidhyasan - Sarbloh Granth

2011-01-07T05:10:00.000-08:00

ਨਾਮ ਰੂਪ ਆਯੁਧ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਰਿਖਦ ਚਤੁਰ ਸੁ ਬਿਗ੍ਰਹੁ ਰੂਪ ਬਰੇ ॥
The wise ones know that the Lord is the weapon in the form of Naam, with which to be released from the inner fight

ਦਰਸਨ ਪਰਸਨ ਧਾਰਨ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਮਨ ਨਿਧਯਾਸਨ ਕਰਤ ਤਰੇ ॥
Seeing, touching, holding through the practice of sravan [hearing knowledge], manan [contemplating knowledge] and nidhyasan [implementing knowledge], one is able to cross over

Sri Sarbloh Granth, verse 3167
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ, ੩੧੬੭

[Taken from Vivek Pradipka pg.38, written by Tirath Singh Nirmala].

Vivek Pradipka, written by Tirath Singh Nirmala, is a translation and commentary of a Sevapanthi text, Bibeksar, written by Bhai Adhan Shah Ji in the 1700s. Describing and explaining deep Gurmat Sidhant, this book is a gold mine for anyone interested in learning about Gurmat Sidhant from a traditional Sikh Sampradyaik [order] perspective.

Also available is a translation and commentary of Bhavrasamrit, written by Pandit Gulab Singh Jj, a very famous Nirmala from the 1700s.

To order these books please view: http://nectpublications.com/products.htm

Guru Nanak Avatarpurb Katha - Baba Inderjit Singh Gyani

2010-11-21T03:55:00.000-08:00

Vadhiyana to Sangat on Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Avatarpurb!

Press play below to listen to katha by Baba Inderjit Singh Ji Gyani about the avatarpurb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. Katha took place November 21, 2010, in Sahauran Pind, Punjab. Apologizes for the sound quality in the first 5 minutes, but after that it is normal.

ਜੋਤਿ ਰੂਪਿ ਹਰਿ ਆਪਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਕਹਾਯਉ ॥
The Embodiment of Light, the Lord Himself is called Guru Nanak.

- Adi Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 1408, Bhatt Mathura

ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥ ਤਿਨ ਬੇਦੀਅਨ ਕੀ ਕੁਲ ਬਿਖੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਇ ॥
[Guru] Nanak Rai took birth in the Bedi clan.

ਸਭ ਸਿੱਖਨ ਕੋ ਸੁਖ ਦਏ ਜਹ ਤਹ ਭਏ ਸਹਾਇ ॥੪॥
He brought comfort to all his disciples and helped them at all times.4.

ਚੌਪਈ ॥ ਨ ਇਹ ਕਲ ਮੋ ਧਰਮੁ ਚਲਾਯੋ ॥ ਸਭ ਸਾਧਨ ਕੋ ਰਾਹੁ ਬਤਾਯੋ ॥
Guru Nanak spread Dharma in the Iron age and put the seekers on the path.

ਜੋ ਤਾਂ ਕੇ ਮਾਰਗ ਮਹਿ ਆਏ ॥ ਤੇ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨਹਿ ਪਾਪ ਸੰਤਾਏ ॥੫॥
Those who followed the path propagated by him, were never harmed by the vices.5.

ਜੇ ਜੇ ਪੰਥ ਤਵਨ ਕੇ ਪਰੇ ॥ ਪਾਪ ਤਾਪ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਹਰੇ ॥
All those who came within his fold, they were absolved of all their sins and troubles,

ਦੂਖ ਭੂਖ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨ ਸੰਤਾਏ ॥ ਜਾਲ ਕਾਲ ਕੇ ਬੀਚ ਨ ਆਏ ॥੬॥
Their sorrows, their wants were vanished and even their transmigration came to and end.6.

- Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Bachittar Natak

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਆਪ ਪਰਮੇਸ਼੍ਵਰ ਅਵਤਾਰ ਲ੍ਯਿੋ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਵੰਸ਼ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨਾ
Sri Guru Nanak is Parmeshvar, taking 'Avatar' in the highest and auspicious lineage [Bedi].
- Manglacharan Puran [aka Sarbloh Granth], page 489, Vol. 2

Below is a fresco at Gurdrawa Baba Atal, in Amritsar, depicting the avatarpurb of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. All the Devtey have come to pay their respects to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Faridkot Tika Translation - Salok by Bhagat Kabir Ji

2010-11-15T04:55:00.001-08:00

ਕਬੀਰ ਏਕ ਮਰੰਤੇ ਦੁਇ ਮੂਏ ਦੋਇ ਮਰੰਤਹ ਚਾਰਿ ॥

Kabeer, when one died [Ego-Hankaar], two were dead [Love-Raag and Hate-Dwaikh]. When two died, four were dead [Desire-Kaam, Anger-Krodh, Greed-Lobh, Attachment-Moh].

ਚਾਰਿ ਮਰੰਤਹ ਛਹ ਮੂਏ ਚਾਰਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਦੁਇ ਨਾਰਿ ॥੯੧॥
When four died, six were dead, four males [Birth-Janam, Death-Maran, Happiness-Harakh, Pain-Sog] and two females [Thirst-Piyaas and Hunger-Bhukh]. ||91||

- Adi Guru Granth Sahib Ji, ang 1369

The Faridkot Tika is easily recognized as the best Tika [commentary] within the Sikh Sampradyas of Adi Guru Granth Sahib. Using the oral tradition that has been passed down through generations numerous Nirmala, Udasi and other scholars complied this Tika during the 19th century. Without the knowledge being written down or passed down through oral tradition the above translation would not make any sense. To view how others have translate it view: SriGranth.org

Below is a photo from a full Saroop of the Faridkot Tika, the photo is of the Bhoomika, or Preface. Below is a short paraphrase translation of a paragraph within the Bhoomika.

"The Sanatan Sampradyas meanings [of Gurbani] that have come down through an oral tradition [Seena b Seena], having not been written down have now caused disagreement [with the meanings] during the Sikh Raj period.

Other ideologies [Matan] have now started to disrespect the Mahatama's of the [traditional] Sikh Sampradyas and are not respecting the Sanatan Sampradya meanings [of Gurbani] and are presenting their own meanings."

- Faridkot Tika, Bhoomika, page 1.

Click here to download the Faridkot Tika

History [Uthanka] of Sarbloh Granth - Katha

2010-11-14T01:20:00.001-08:00

Press play below to hear Katha by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji explaining the Uthankaa [historical context] of Sri Sarbloh Granth, also known as Sri Manglacharan Puran.

Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji also explains the concept of Sanyaasi in the Hindu ancient context and the modern Sikh context. Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji explained in another recording that in the Khalsa Panth our Sanyaasi, the highest state out of the four Ashraams [explaination is in the katha], is seen as the Birkat Farladhari Akali Nihung Singh. Their Farla would be seen as the sign that they are the highest order, being the Sanyaasi's, of the Panth. They would represent the Saniyaasi order within the Sikh Panth and wherever there would be a gathering of Saniyaasi's from other Panth's.

To read the history of Sarbloh Granth view this page: http://www.manglacharan.com/p/sarbloh-granth.html

Dusshera - Gurbilas Patshahi 10

2010-10-16T22:59:00.000-07:00

Today, October 17th, is Dusshera which is when Sri Ram Chandar Ji destroyed the demon Ravan. The day is celebrated throughout India even at Sikh shrines such as Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Paonta Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib along with Gurdrawas associated with Nihung Singh's, Udasi's, and Nirmala's. Prior to Dusshera there is a nine day celebration called Naurate which various forms of Shakti [Primordial Energy] are worshiped. According to the Ramayana, Ram Chandar worshiped the various forms of Shakti for nine days before destroying Ravan. For more information on Naurate in the Sikh context please visit: http://www.manglacharan.com/2009/10/worshiping-weapons-passage-from-suraj.html
For more information on Dusshera please visit: http://www.manglacharan.com/2010/05/dussherra-importance-in-sikhism.html

To listen to katha of the importance of Dusshera by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji, student of Baba Gurbachan Singh Bhindranvale, press the play button below.

Below is a passage from Gurbilas Patshahi 10, a historical book written in 1751 CE by Kuer Singh mainly dealing with the life of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This is one of the most earliest and detailed writtings dealing with the life of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

"ਆਜ ਨੁਰਾਤਾ ਆਦਿ ਨਿਹਾਰੋ । ਪੂਜ ਕਰੋ ਸਬ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਨਿਕਾਰੋ " ॥੧੩॥
[Guru Gobind Singh Ji stated] "Observe the first day of Nurate, worship and take out all of your weapons."

ਸੁਨ ਕਰ ਬਚਨ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਧਾਯੋ । ਪੂਜਨ ਕੀ ਸਭ ਸੌਜ ਲਿਆਯੋ ।
Listening to the words [of the Guru] the Khalsa ran to bring back weapons and do worship of them.

ਪਹਿਰ ਰਾਤ ਲੇ ਤੇ ਸਭ ਜਾਗੇ । ਪੂਜ ਕਾਲਿਕਾ ਕੀ ਮਧ ਲਾਗੇ ॥੧੪॥
In the last period of the night they [the Khalsa]awoke, and started to worship Kalika.

ਸਭ ਜਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਕੇਸ ਗੜ੍ਹ ਆਵੈ । ਧੂਪ ਦੀਪ ਨੈਬੇਦ ਕਰਾਵੈ ।
All the [Guru's] servants came to [Takht] Kesgarh Sahib, and lit incense, lamps and offered food
[towards Kalika].

ਪਾਛੈ ਅੱਛੁਤ ਪੁਸਪ ਮੰਗਾਵੈ । ਕਰ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਚਮਰ ਝੁਲਾਵੈ ॥੧੫॥
After they would offer rice and flowers toward Kalika, taking the Amrit from the Feet of the Guru and waving the wisk [over the weapons].

ਦੇਵਿ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮੁਖ ਗਾਵੈ । ਉਸਤਤਿ ਕਰੈ ਮੋਦ ਮਨ ਭਾਵੈ ।
The stories of the Devi were recited from the Guru's mouth, reading the praises [of the Devi] everyone's mind was left in bliss.

ਨਵਿਨ ਨੁਰਾਤਨ ਪੂਜਨ ਧਾਰੀ । ਪੁਨਹਿ ਦਸਹਿਰਾ ਆਯੋ ਭਾਰੀ ॥੧੬॥
On the ninth day of Naurate the worship continued, then came the [tenth day] Dusshera.

...

ਸਭ ਸਿਲ ਖਾਨਾ ਛੋਰ ਮੰਗਾਯੋ । ਉੱਚ ਤਖਤ ਕੁਰਸੀਨ ਧਰਾਯੋ ।
All of the weapons were gathered and placed on high platforms.

ਗਿਰਦੇ ਚਮਰ ਧੂਪ ਨਰ ਕਰਹੀ । ਜੈ ਜਗ ਮਾਤ ਕਾਲਿ ਮੁਖ ਰਰਈ ॥੫॥੧੭॥
All around whisks were being waved and incense was being lit, "Jai Jag Maat" [Victory to the Mother of the World] was being recited from everyone's mouth.

ਅੜਿਲੁ ।
ਰਾਮਾਯਨ ਕਲ ਪਾਠ ਸਭਨ ਮੁਖ ਗਾਇਯੋ ।
[On Dusshera] the beautiful Ramayana text was recited from everyone's mouth.

ਅਜਾ ਸੂਨ ਜਮ ਬਾਹਨ ਭੇਟ ਚੜ੍ਹਾਇਯੋ ।
[During the celebrations] goat's and buffalo's were being sacrificed.

ਦੁੰਦਭਿ ਔਰ ਨੀਸਾਨ ਸੁ ਪੂਜ ਕਰਾਯ ਕੈ ।
The battle drums and battle standards were also being worshiped during this time.

Above: A painting of Sri Ram Chandar, his brother, Lakshman, and Hanuman battling against the evil demon King Ravan.

Two Forms of Vidiya - Gatka and Shastarvidiya - Baba Gurbachan Singh Bhindranvale

2010-10-14T22:39:00.000-07:00

The following passage is from 'Gurbani Paat Darpan' written by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranvale. Baba Ji is explaining two forms of vidiya [science/learning], the first being for show and the second being the real vidiya. Baba Ji uses the example of one performing exhibition Gatka as the false vidiya, whereas the real soorma [warrior] vidiya is where there is no show/exhitibtion.

From Gurbani Paat Darpan, page 37-38.

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ਵਿਦਿੱਆ ਦੋ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਦੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ ।
There are two forms of 'Vidiya' [science]

(੧) ਇਕ ਤਾਂ ਜਿਹੜੇ ਪਟੇ ਬਾਜ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ, ੳਹ ਦਿਖਾਵੇ ਦੀ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹਨ, ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣਾ ਕਰਤੱਬ ਦਿਖਾਉਣਾ, ਕਿਸੇ ਦੇ ਮੂੰਹ 'ਤੇ, ਛਾਤੀ, ਪੱਟ ਆਦਿਕ ਤੇ ਆਲੂ ਰੱਖ ਕੇ ਅਤੇ ਅੱਖਾ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਬੰਨ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਖੂਬੀ ਇਹੋ ਹੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਜਿਹੜੀ ਚੀਜ ਉਪਰ ਪਈ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਆਲੂ ਪਿਆ ਹੈ ਜਾਂ ਗਾਜਰ, ਜਾਂ ਮੂਲੀ ਪਈ ਹੈ, ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਕੱਟ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਰੋਮ ਨੂੰ ਛੇਦਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ । ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ੳਹ ਕਰਤੱਬ ਦਿਖਾ ਕੇ ਹੁਨਰ ਕਰਕੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਖੁਸ਼ ਕਰਕੇ, ਆਪ ਦਾ ਪੇਟ ਤੋਰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਇਹ ਤਾਂ ਪਟੇ ਬਾਜ ਦੀ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ ਹੈ ।
The first is called Pate Baaz [swinging a stick], that form is done for show, and to display their performance, placing potatos on someones face, chest, back etc and covering their eyes, that is their skills. Whatever is placed on top [of someone], whether it is potatos, carrots, or radish, they cut that without cutting that person. This form [of vidiya] is done to show their own performance and accomplishment in order to make the viewers happy and to fill their own belly's [acquiring money for it], this is the 'vidiya' [science/learning] of Pate Baaz [one who just spins a stick, i.e. Gatka Baaj].

ਏਸੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਜਿਹੜੇ ਪੰਡਤ ਵਿਦਵਾਨ ਬਣ ਕੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਥਾ ਸੁਣਾ ਕੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਕਰਕੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਜਸ ਪਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ, ਆਪ ੳਹ ਧਾਰਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ, ਵਡਿਆਈ ਪਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ, ਪਦਾਰਥ ਪਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ ਪਰ ਆਪ ਧਾਰਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ, ਲੋਕਾਂ ਵਾਸਤੇ ੳਹ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਗੱਲਾ ਸੁਣਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ । ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਪਟੇ ਬਾਜਾਂ ਵਾਲੀ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ ਹੈ ।
[Similar to this] form is a one who becomes a Pandit scholar who performs discourse as preaching to get people to praise him, yet he himself cannot enshrine [what he preaches], he gets them to praise them, and gets material wealth, but he himself cannot attain what he preaches, and still for people preaches sermons of wisdom. That type of vidiya [science/learning] is like that of the Pate Baaj [one who just spins a stick, i.e. Gatka Baaj].

(੨) ਦੂਸਰੀ ਸੂਰਮਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ ਹੈ, ਸੂਰਮਾ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੋ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਪਹਿਨ ਕੇ ਜੰਗ ਵਿਚ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜਾਂ ਦੁਸ਼ਮਣਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਕਰਕੇ ਜਿੱਤ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜਾਂ ਆਪ ਜੂਝ ਕੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਪਾਉਂਦੇ ਹੈ ।
The second type of Vidiya [science/learning] is that of a warrior, a courageous warrior adorns weapons and goes to war, giving the enemies martyrdom and attaining victory, or getting martyrdom themselves.

ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਸੂਰਮਿਆਂ ਵਾਲੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ ਹੈ । ਸੂਰਮਾ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਮਾਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਪਟੇ ਬਾਜ ਕੇਵਲ ਦਿਖਾਵਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਤਲੀ ਚੀਜ ਨੂੰ ਤੋੜਦਾ ਹੈ, ਹੇਠਾਂ ਅੰਗਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਲਗਣ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਅਤੇ ਸੂਰਮਾ ਅਗਿਆਨ ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਅੰਗਾ ਨੂੰ ਛੇਦਨ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਰੂਪ ਸਾਖਿਆਤ ਰੂਪ ਅਨੰਦ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਉਂਦੇ ਹੈ ।
In this way the way of the warrior is like Brahm Vidiya. A warrior kills with his weapons, where as a Pate Baaj [one who just spins a stick, i.e. Gatka Baaj] merely only does a exhibition, they only break the top [item] and do not hit any limbs. A [real] warrior breaks all the limbs of ignorance and attains great bliss while living in the visible [sargun] form.
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The teachings of Real Shastar Vidiya are essential to learn as a Singh. As Giani Gian Singh Ji writes in his Naveen Panth Prakash, page 1571, Vol. 3:

ਸਿਖ੍ਯਾ ਜੰਗ ਕਰਨ ਕੀ ਦੱਈਏ । ਸਿੰਘ ਨਾਮ ਇਨਿ ਕੇ ਰਖਵੱਈਏ ।
Give the teachings of how to wage war, in this way you shall retain the name Singh.

The above are members of Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara Damdami Taksal Toronto performing their exhibitionist Pate Baaz, aka. Gatka.

The Nine Nights of Nauratey and The Tenth of Dusshera

2010-10-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

The nine nights of Naurate, [Navratri, a festival of worship directed to the various forms of Shakti], start this year on October 7th, and go to the 16th. The tenth day, which is October 17th, will be Dusshera, marking the date when Sri Ram Chandra Ji destroyed the Demon King Ravan. Celebrations for Dusshera happen at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Paonta Sahib, and Chamkaur Sahib.

The tradition for Navratari in the Sikh context has been outlined in the following passage from Suraj Prakash Granth where Guru Gobind Singh Ji commands his Singhs to conduct the seva [selfless service] and worship towards can be viewed here: http://www.manglacharan.com/2009/10/worshiping-weapons-passage-from-suraj.html

To listen to katha about Dusshera please view this link: http://www.manglacharan.com/2010/05/dussherra-importance-in-sikhism.html

Importance of Shraad Tradition - Nanak Prakash

2010-09-22T11:42:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, September 23rd, is the starting day of Shraad. Shraad is an ancient Indian festival in which food is prepared to serve ones ancestors. This festival ends on the 7th of October.

Press the play button below to hear Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji briefly narrating the story of Guru Nanak Dev Ji giving 'Updesh' [teaching] to his father, Baba Kalu Ji, about Shraad and the importance. The 'sakhi' is narrated in the historical book [granth], Sri Nanak Prakash Granth.

This is practise is now common to be labelled as "Hindu" and "anti-Gurmat", but Baba Ji explains in his katha what Shraad for the Khalsa means, which is to serve langar to both our ancestors and to the needy. The Bhai Chaupa Singh Rehatnama and Rehat Ki Rehatnama attributed to Bhai Nand Lal both support the ceremony of Shraad along with the B40 Janamsakhi.

Below is a photograph of a fresco from Gurdrawa Baba Atal, which is in the complex of Sri Harimandar Sahib Amritsar. The Fresco depicts Guru Nanak Dev Ji giving the teaching to his father Baba Kalu Ji in relation to Shraad. It shows how Guru Nanak Dev Ji places his hand upon his father and shows his father 'Baikunt', where Baba Kalu Ji's parents reside.

Updesh [Teaching] to the Khalsa - Sarbloh Granth

2010-09-17T22:29:00.001-07:00

Below is a passage from Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib Ji where Guru Gobind Singh Ji gives updesh [teaching] to the Khalsa. This follows the Mangla Charan [preamble] and is just before the main story of Sarbloh Granth.

ਉਠ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਇਸਨਾਨਾ, ਪਦ ਪੰਕਜ ਮਹਿ ਲੀਨਾ ॥
Wake up in the early hours of the morning, and merge with the Lotus Feet [of the Lord].

ਜਥਾ ਸਕਤਿ ਦਾਨ ਭੂਖੈ ਕਹੁ, ਨਿਮਖ ਨਿਮਖ ਰੰਗ ਭੀਨਾ ॥
As much as your means allow give charity to the hungry, in every moment be entrenched in the love [colour] of Vahiguru.

ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਨਿਵਾਰ, ਦਯਾ ਮਨ ਲਾਵਹੁ, ਹਿੰਸਾ, ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਤ੍ਯਾਗੋ ॥
Destroy anger, instill compassion in your mind, disregard violence and poor thinking.

ਇਕਮਨ ਹੋਇ ਭਜਹੁ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ, ਖਿਮਾ ਧਰਮ ਅਨੁਰਾਗੋ ॥
With one mind worship Narayan, create a love for forgiveness and rightousness.

ਤੀਰਥ, ਬਰਤ, ਨੇਮ, ਸੁਚਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਯਾ, ਸੀਲ, ਸੰਤੋਖ, ਆਚਾਰੋ ॥
[Make] Pilgrimages, desireless worship, the Name, truthful actions, restraint, contentment your nature.

ਪੂਜਾ, ਤਿਲਕ, ਹੋਮ, ਗਾਯਤ੍ਰੀ, ਸੰਧ੍ਯਾ, ਤਰਪਨ ਧਾਰੋ ॥
Conduct worship, [adorn a] Tilak, [conduct] Havans, [recite] Gayatri [mantras], worship at the prescribed times, instill these virtues [in your heart].

ਗੁਰੁ, ਠਾਕੁਰ, ਪਿਤੁ, ਮਾਤ, ਬੰਧ ਜਨੁ, ਮਿਸ਼੍ਟਿ ਬਚਨ ਅਭਿਲਾਖੋ ॥
Speak sweetly to your Guru, your Takhur, Father, Mother, and in laws.

ਸਭਿ ਕੀ ਰੇਨੁ ਹਇ ਰਹੇ ਪੰਖਰੂ, ਮੰਦਾ ਕਿਸਹਿ ਨ ਭਾਖੋ ॥੯॥
Become the dust from the feet of others and stay humble, do not call anyone else bad.

ਇਸ਼੍ਟ, ਦੇਵ, ਰਿਖੀ, ਪਿਤ੍ਰ, ਬ੍ਰਹਮਨ, ਗਉ, ਅਭ੍ਯਾਗਤਿ ਮਾਨੋ ॥
Recognize [respect] your Beloved, God, Sages, your Father,the Brahman, the Cow, and those who have their face to the Guru

ਕੀਟ ਹਸਤਿ ਮੇਰੁ, ਤ੍ਰਿਣਨਨ ਮਹਿ, ਸਰਬ ਨਿੰਰਜਨਿ ਜਾਨੋ ॥
In a small ant, a large elephant, a massive mountain and even in a small blade of grass, the Lord Niranjan resides in all.

ਸਤ੍ਯ ਰੂਪ ਆਤਮ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ, ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਤਿ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੋ ॥
Your true Aatma [form] never dies, recognize Braham [God] as always true as well.

ਏਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਭ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਪੂਰਨ, ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਭਗਵਾਨੋ ॥੧੦॥
The One Braham is in all; Bhagvaan was here from the very beginning.

Page: 81 Chapter 1, Vol. I, Sarbloh Granth

Notes:

ਪੂਜਾ, ਤਿਲਕ, ਹੋਮ, ਗਾਯਤ੍ਰੀ, ਸੰਧ੍ਯਾ, ਤਰਪਨ ਧਾਰੋ ॥

Tilak has traditionally been seen a sign [nishan] of someone who does worship [bhagati] of Parmesvhar. At Takht Sri Hazur Sahib they still apply Tilaks to pilgrams. Traditionally when the Gurgaddi was passed to another Guru a Tilak was adorned as part of the ceremony. Furthermore, annoiting weapons [shastars] with blood is also seen as a form of Tilak, a practise which can be seen at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib and within the Nihung Singh groups.

Hom here refers to Havans. Havan is a traditional practise where a fire is lighted and various materials are poured into the fire. For the Khalsa, Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji explained that making langar is a form of hom, as it uses fire and provides for the poor. Furthermore, traditionally the Khalsa would lite Havans when reading Dasam Guru Granth Sahib Ji or when preparing for war. It was seen to appease Vahiguru's Shakti, Chandi. Baba Deep Singh Ji before fighting the Mughals performed a Havan as recorded in Naveen Panth Prakash [written in the 1800s], it says:

ਸੁਨਿ ਬੇਅਦਬੀ ਬਹੁ ਗੁਰੁਦ੍ਵਾਰੈਂ ।ਚੰਡੀ ਚਢੀ ਤਾਂਹਿ ਅਤਿ ਭਾਰੈਂ ।੯।
When hearing about the disrespect at the Gurdrawa [Harimandar], The spirit of Chandi arose within him [Baba Deep Singh Ji Shaheed]

ਸੁਨਿ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਾਠ ਅਖੰਡ ਕਰਾਯੋ । ਹਮਨ ਕਰਯੋ ਕੰਗਨਾ ਬੰਧਵਾਯੋ ।
Baba Ji organized an Akhand Paat and completed a Havan [before heading towards the battle] and tied a wedding bracelet around his wrist [a preparation for martyrdom as death is seen as a merging with their beloved Lord]

Gaayatri here refers to a type of mantras being recited. For the Khalsa the Gayatri mantra that has been told is:

ਗੁਬਿੰਦੇ ॥ ਮੁਕੰਦੇ ॥ ਉਦਾਰੇ ॥ ਅਪਾਰੇ ॥੯੪॥
ਹਰੀਅੰ ॥ ਕਰੀਅੰ ॥ ਨ੍ਰਿਨਾਮੇ ॥ ਅਕਾਮੇ ॥੯੫॥

Recognizing the Cow as sacred is also a traditional practice which has now been forgotten. Within the Nihang Singh camps one will never find them eating beef, even though other meat is eaten and served in the langar [communal kitchen].

Pelha Prakash of Adi Granth in Harimandar Sahib

2010-09-10T12:27:00.000-07:00

Vadhiyana to all for the Pelha Prakash of Adi Granth Sahib in the Harimandar Sahib.

After Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji installed the Adi Granth in Harimandar Sahib the Guru gave updesh [teaching] to the Sangat [congregation] about the Granth.

Kavi Santhok Singh Ji writes in his Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth that Guru Arjan Dev Ji said:

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ਗ੍ਰਿੰਥ ਜਹਾਜ ਸੁ ਭੌਜਲ ਕੋ ਤਰ ਜਾਤਿ ਸੁਖੇਨ ਜਿਨੀ ਚਿਤ ਲਾਯੋ ।੪।
The Granth is a vehicle [which gives liberation] whosoever implants [the teachings] in their mind they are easily taken across [the terrible ocean].

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸੁਰ ਕੇਰ ਸਰੀਰ ਜੁਊ ਸਭਿ ਥਾਨ ਸਮੈ ਸਭਿ ਨਾ ਦਰਸੈ ਹੈਂ ।
The body of the Guru is sometimes not available for Darshan, as time and space permit.

ਗ੍ਰਿੰਥ ਰਿਦਾ ਗੁਰ ਕੋ ਇਹ ਜਾਨਹੁ ਉੱਤਮ ਹੈ ਸਭਿ ਕਾਲ ਰਹੈ ਹੈ ।
However, recognize the Granth as the heart of the Guru, it is highest because it will be viewable in all times and places.

ਮੇਰੇ ਸਰੂਪ ਤੇ ਯਾਂਤੇ ਹੈ ਦੀਰਘ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜਾਨਿ ਅਦਾਇਬ ਕੈ ਹੈ ।
For this reason recognize the Granth Sahib as the Greater Master, and respect it as such.

ਪੂਜਹੁ ਚੰਦਨ ਕੇਸਰ ਕੋ ਘਸਿ ਧੂਪ ਧੁਖਾਇ ਕੈ ਫੂਲ ਚਢੈ ਹੈ ॥੫॥
Worship the Granth with ground sandalwood and saffron, by lighting incense, and putting flowers [on the Granth].

- Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth, Raas 3, Adaaie [Chapter] 50

Namo Guru Arjan - Suraj Prakash

2010-06-03T00:21:00.000-07:00

ਅਰਜਨ ਸਰ ਸੇ ਵਾਕ ਜਿਨ, ਬਿਦਤ ਸੁਜਸ ਅਰਜੰਨ ।
He, who's speech is perfect like Pandva Arjan's arrows, and whos praise shines throughout the whole world,

ਅਰਜਨਿ ਦਾਸਨਿ ਕੀ ਸਨੁਤਿ, ਨਮੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜੰਨ ॥੭॥
Who listens to the plea's of His servants, my salutations to that One, Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

Suraj Prakash, Raas 3 ਸੂਰਜ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਰਾਸ ੩

Painting of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaj

'Akal Akal Akal' - Sri Sarbloh Granth Passage Translated

2010-05-22T15:35:00.000-07:00

Below is a passage from Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib Ji which has been translated. The last pauri of the post has been posted before but I have added the two previous pauris along with an audio of Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji reciting the entire passage. According to Baba Ji these svaiya's would be recited by the Nihung Singhs great fervor, one will understand why when reading the last line. Please press the play button below to listen to the passage being recited.

ਮਲਾਰ ॥
ਭੂਲ ਛਮੋ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਥ ਰਮਾਪਤਿ, ਹੇ ਕਰੁਨਾ ਨਿਧ ਦਾਸ ਤੁਹਾਰੋ ॥
Oh Master of Maya, Ramapat, the Treasure of Mercy, please forgive the mistakes of this servant of yours.

ਅਵਗੁਨ ਕੋਟਿ ਭਰੇ ਅਪਰਾਧਿ ਅਵੱਗ੍ਯਾ ਦੋਖ ਨ ਨੈਕ ਬਿਚਾਰੋ ॥
I am filled with tens of millions of bad qualities and sin, I have no honour and I do not know the slightest bit about sins [how to discriminate between virtue and sin].

ਜੋ ਹਮ ਪੂਤ ਕੁਪੂਤ ਸਭੀ ਬਿਧਿ ਅਵਗੁਨ ਚੂਕ ਨ ਦਾਸ ਚਿਤਾਰੋ ॥
I am a bad son of yours in every way, but please do not think about my bad qualities and mistakes.

ਬਾਹ ਗਹੇ ਕੀ ਲਾਜ ਕਰੋ ਮੁਝ ਹੇ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਦਯਾ ਕਰ ਤਾਰਹੁ ॥੨੨੬॥੮੫੬॥੧੬੧੦॥
Oh Bhagvant, grab my arm and protect my honour, be compassionate towards me and carry me across [the dreadful ocean that is the world].

ਮਲਾਰ ॥
ਜਾਨਹੁ ਜਾਨ ਸੁਜਾਨ ਸਭੀ ਬਿਧਿ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਇਹੈ ਭਵ ਤਾਪ ਨਿਵਾਰਹੁ ॥
Oh all knowing Lord, this is my prayer, please eradicate my disease of fear

ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਦੋਊ ਤ੍ਰਾਸ ਬਡੇ ਜਮਫੰਧ ਕਟੋ ਭਵ ਪਾਰ ਉਤਾਰਹੁ ॥
The anxiety of both life and death are huge, cut away the noose of Death and take me across [the dreadful ocean that is the world].

ਹੌਂ ਮਤਿ ਮੰਦ ਅਨਾਥ ਹੇ ਨਾਥ ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਹਰੋ ਮੁਹਿ ਲੇਹੁ ਉਬਾਰਹੁ ॥
My thinking is low and dirty, I am but an orphan, Oh my Master ! Destroy my disease and save me !

ਦਾਸ ਗੁਬਿੰਦ ਬਿਜ੍ਯ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਕੀ ਬਾਹ ਦੇ ਬਾਹ ਦੇ ਮੁਹਿ ਨਿਸਤਾਰਹੁ ॥੨੨੭॥੮੫੭॥੧੬੧੧॥
Says servant [Guru] Gobind [Singh], victory belongs to Satiguru [True Guru] Lord, give me your arm, give me your arm and grant me salvation !

ਮਲਾਰ ॥
ਜੇ ਉਪਮਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਥ ਕੀ ਗਾਇ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਭਵ ਫਾਸਿ ਨ ਫੇਰ ਪਰੇਗੇ ॥
Whoever sings the praises of the Lord of Maya, will never be trapped in the noose (of death)

ਆਰਿਤ ਜੱਗ ਕਰੇ ਹਰਿ ਹੇਤੂ ਰਰੈ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਥ ਨਿਸ੍ਚੈ ਕੈ ਤਰੇਗੇ ॥
Those who worship the Lord with love and recite His name with complete faith, they shall merge with the Lord Master

ਪੂਜਬੇ ਜੋਗ ਨ ਔਰ ਹੈ ਦੂਸਰ, ਏਕ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਕਰੇਗੇ ॥
(Those that realize that) only The Lord is worthy of worship, and those that recite the One (advait) Gopal (the one who takes care of the world)

ਲੋਕ ਸੁਖੀ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਖਲਾਸ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਲ ਕਰੇਗੇ ॥ ੨੨੮॥੮੫੮॥੧੬੯੨॥
Those who recite, Akaal ! Akaal ! Akaal ! (The Timeless Lord), in this world will experience happiness and in the next will be liberated.

Page: 176 Chapter 2, Vol. I, Sarbloh Granth

Praise of Devi - Passage from Dasam Granth

2010-05-19T16:03:00.000-07:00

Above is a photograph of a beautiful handwritten Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib manuscript which portrays Guru Nanak Dev Ji on the left side, Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the right side and in the middle the Devi, this particular form of the Devi is Sarswati. This manuscript is estimated to be written in the early to mid 1800s.

Below is a passage from the start of Krishnavatar [the section which describes the life story of Krishna], from Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. For more information on the role of Devi in Sikh Dharam please view other articles on the blog such as, Ugardanthi Explanation, Khalsa Dharam Shaastar, and Bhagauti Astotar Katha.

ਅਥ ਦੇਵੀ ਜੂ ਕੀ ਉਸਤਤ ਕਥਨੰ ॥
Now begins the description in praise of the goddess

ਸ੍ਵੈਯਾ ॥
SWAYYA

ਹੋਇ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਹਮ ਪੈ ਤੁ ਸਭੈ ਸਗਨੰਗੁਨ ਹੀ ਧਰਿਹੋਂ ॥
On receiving Thy Grace, I shall assume all the virtues;

ਜੀਅ ਧਾਰ ਬਿਚਾਰ ਤਬੈ ਬਰ ਬੁੱਧਿ ਮਹਾਂ ਅਗਨੰਗੁਨ ਕੋ ਹਰਿਹੌਂ ॥
I shall destroy all the vices, ruminating on Thy attributes in my mind;

ਬਿਨੁ ਚੰਡ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਮੁਖ ਤੇ ਨਹੀ ਅੱਛਰ ਹਉ ਕਰਿ ਹੌਂ ॥
O Chandi! I cannot utter a syllable from my mouth without Thy Grace;

ਤੁਮਰੋ ਕਰ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਿਧੋ ਤੁਲਹਾ ਜਿਮ ਬਾਕ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਤਰਿਹੌਂ ॥੫॥
I can ferry across the ocean of Poesy, on only the boat of Thy Name.5.

ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥
DOHRA

ਰੇ ਮਨ ਭਜ ਤੂੰ ਸਾਰਦਾ ਅਨਗਨ ਗੁਨ ਹੈ ਜਾਹਿ ॥
O mind! Remember the goddess Sharda of innumerable qualities;

ਰਚੌ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਇਹ ਭਾਗਵਤ ਜਉ ਵੈ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਾਹਿ ॥੬॥
And if she be kind, I may compose this Granth (based on) Bhagavata.6.

ਕਬਿਤੁ ॥
KABIT

ਸੰਕਟ ਹਰਨ ਸਭ ਸਿੱਧਕੀ ਕਰਨ ਚੰਡ ਤਾਰਨ ਤਰਨ ਸ਼ਰਨ ਲੋਚਨ ਬਿਸਾਲ ਹੈ ॥
The large-eyed Chandika is the remover of all sufferings, the donor of powers and support of the helpless in ferrying across the fearful ocean of the world;

ਆਦਿ ਜਾਕੈ ਆਹਮ ਹੈ ਅੰਤ ਕੋ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰ ਸ਼ਰਨ ਉਬਾਰਨ ਕਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ਹੈ ॥
It is difficult to know her beginning and end, she emancipates and sustains him, who takes refuge in her,

ਅਸੁਰ ਸੰਘਾਰਨ ਅਨਿਕ ਭੁਖ ਜਾਰਨ ਸੋ ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਨ ਛਡਾਏ ਜਮਜਾਲ ਹੈ॥
She destroys the demons, finishes various types of desires and saves from the noose of death;

ਦੇਵੀ ਬਰ ਲਾਇਕ ਸਬੁੱਧਿਹੂ ਕੀ ਦਾਇਕ ਸੁ ਦੇਹ ਬਰ ਪਾਇਕ ਬਨਾਵੈ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਹਾਲ ਹੈ ॥੭॥
The same goddess is capable of bestowing the boon and good intellect; by her Grace this Granth can be composed.7.

ਸ੍ਵੈਯਾ ॥
SWAYYA

ਅੱਦ੍ਰ ਸੁਤਾ ਹੂੰ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਤਨਯਾ ਮਹਿਖਾਸੁਰ ਕੀ ਮਰਤਾ ਫੁਨਿ ਜੋਊ ॥
She, who is the daughter of the mountain and the destroyer of Mahishasura;

ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਕੋ ਰਾਜਹਿ ਕੀ ਦਿਵਯਾ ਕਰਤਾ ਬਧ ਸੁੰਭ ਨਿਸੁੰਭਹਿ ਦੋਊ ॥
She, who is the bestower of the kingdom of Indra, the King of Demi-Gods, by killing Sumbh and Nisumbh;

ਜੋ ਜਪ ਕੈ ਇਹ ਸੇਵ ਕਰੈ ਬਰ ਕੋ ਸੁ ਲਹੈ ਮਨ ਇੱਛਤਾ ਸੋਊ ॥
He, who remembers and serves her, he receives the reward to his heart`s desire,

ਲੋਕ ਬਿਖੈ ਉਹ ਕੀ ਸਮ ਤੁੱਲ ਗਰੀਬ ਨਿਵਾਜ ਨ ਦੂਸਰ ਕੋਊ ॥੮॥
And in the whole world, none other is the supporter of the poor like her.8

ਇਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦੇਵੀ ਜੂ ਕੀ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਸਮਾਪਤਮ ॥
End of the praise of the goddess,

Dussherra - Importance in Sikhism

2010-05-17T12:52:00.000-07:00

Please listen to the katha by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji, it is about 20mins in length but it covers why Gurpurabs are celebrated, why Dusshera is celebrated in the Sikh tradition, why and how Hanuman was granted a Kachera by Ram Chandra Ji, and Shastar Pooja [worship of weapons] during Dusshera.

This is an important katha to listen to for those who think the celebrating of Dusshera is not part of the Sikh tradition.

Bansavalinama written in 1769 CE by Kesar Singh Chibber also mentions the celebrating of Dusshera. Kesar Singh Ji writes:

ਦੁਸਹਰੇ ਦੇ ਦਿਨ ਪੂਜਾ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਰਨ । ਚੰਡੀਪਾਠ ਕੀਤਾ ਰਸਨਾ ਦਾ ਉਚਾਰਨ ।
On the days of Dusshera, worship your weapons. From your mouths you should recite the ballads of Chandi [Chandi Chritars and Chandi Di Vaar].

ਧੂਪ ਦੀਪ, ਪੁਸ਼ਪ, ਬਹੁਤ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੁਗੰਧਿ । ਕੇਸਰ, ਚੰਦਨ, ਚਉਰ ਝੁਲੰਤ ।੩੯੦।
[Worship your weapons by using] lots of Incense, Gee-lamps, flowers and nice fragrances. [Use] Saffron, Sandalwood and a Wisk to wave [above your weapons].

- Bansavalinama pg. 161 ਬੰਸਾਵਲੀਨਾਮਾ ਪਨਾ ੧੬੧

The tradition of celebrating Dusshera continues today in the Sikh tradition followed by most noteably the Budha Dal Nihung Sikhs and Takht Hazur Sahib, who recite Chandi Chritars and Chandi Di Vaar, along with Raam-avatar [a section from Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib which deals with the life story of Ram Chandra] and a pothi called Dusshera Mahatam, which is a pothi with various shabads in it dealing with the occasion. This year Dusshera will be held on Sunday October 17th.

For those who think lowly of Raam Chandra, they should ponder over the works of Bhai Gurdas Ji where he writes:

ਰਾਮਚੰਦੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਧਰਮਹੁ ਸਾਇਰ ਪਥਰ ਤਰਣਾ ॥
Ram was a spotless person and due to his sense of dharma (responsibility), even the stones floated in ocean.

ਬੁਰਿਆਈਅਹੁ ਰਾਵਣ ਗਇਆ ਕਾਲਾ ਟਿਕਾ ਪਰ ਤ੍ਰਿਅ ਹਰਣਾ ॥
On account of wickedness Ravan went away (was killed) with the stigma of stealing another’s wife.

ਰਾਮਾਇਣੁ ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਅਟਲੁ ਸੇ ਉਧਰੇ ਜੋ ਆਏ ਸਰਣਾ ॥
Ramayan (the story of Ram) is ever firm (in the mind of people) and whosoever seeks shelter (in it) goes across (the world ocean).

ਜਸ ਅਪਜਸ ਵਿਚਿ ਨਿਡਰ ਡਰਣਾ ॥
Dharma-abiding people earn glory in the world and those who undertake evil adventures get infamy.(18)

To view the shabad click here: http://sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=6249

The above is a painting of Ram Chandar [on the right] shooting an arrow which would kill the 10-headed Demon King Ravan [on the left]

Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji

2010-05-11T14:28:00.000-07:00

This site is dedicated and runs with the blessings of Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji. Below is a Kabit which I have written for Baba ji.

ਕਬਿੱਤ ।
ਜਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ, ਸਚੁ ਸੁਚ ਕੇ ਗਿਆਨ, ਗੁਰੂ ਵਿਦਿਆ ਕੇ ਧਾਮ, ਨਮੋ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਕੋ ।
The foremost [practitioner] of restraint and truth, having knowledge of Truth and purity, [Babaji is] the house of knowledge of the Guru, my salutations to Gurdev Ji !

ਸ਼ਿਰੋਮਣ ਵਿਦਿਵਾਨ, ਸਭ ਜਾਨਤਿ ਜਹਾਨ, ਦੇਣ ਸੁਮਤਿ ਸੁਜਾਨ, ਪਰੇ ਜੋ ਚਰਨ ਕੋ ।
The highest scholar, the whole world knows [of Babaji], Babaji is the giver of correct wisdom and intellect, I bow to Baba Ji's feet.

ਮਿਠਾ ਰਸਨ ਬਖਾਨ, ਬੈਰਾਗ ਹਿਰਦ ਧ੍ਰਾਨ, ਬਿਬੇਕ ਬੁੱਧ ਜਾਨ, ਨਮੋ ਬਾਰ ਬਾਰ ਕੋ ।
His words [from his tounge] are so sweet, and inspires a yearning for God in my heart, [Baba Ji] has the discriminatory intellect [to know Good from Bad], and I [give my] salutations over and over again.

ਪ੍ਰੋਖ ਗਿਯਾਨ ਕੇ ਦਾਤਾਰ, ਆਸੁਰੀ ਸੰਪਦਾ ਬਿਦਾਰ, ਮੇਘਨਾਦ ਹਰੀ ਨਾਮ, ਸਦਾ ਪਰਨਾਮ ਕੋ ।
[Baba Ji] is the giver of Proksh wisdom [gyaan], the destroyer of the evil enemies, Meghnaad Hari his name and I always bow in reverence to him.

Vaar Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki - Rare Bani Translated

2010-04-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

This bani is called Vaar Sri Bhagauti or Bhagat Bhagauti Vaar, and is not to be confused with Vaar Sri Bhagauti in Dasam Sri Guru Granth which is also referred to as Chandi Di Vaar. This bani does appear in Dasam Sri Guru Granth in various old handwritten copies but not in the standard published version. Please view the attachments at the bottom to see an old handwritten copy of Dasam Sri Guru Granth with this Vaar Bhagauti in it.
Furthermore, Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha has wrote the entire bani in his Mahan Kosh under the entry of, Vaar Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki. This is not the second Vaar Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki it is infact the third. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj wrote another Vaar Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki in Sri Sarbloh Granth, on page 144 of Vol. II of the Steek. The writer of the steek even mentions the passage which is translated below which finds itself in the main important handwritten Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib copies.

One can also find a copy of this bani in the Hazuri Das Granthi. A special thanks goes out to Harkinder Singh Ji who completed the translation for this bani.

ੴ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹਿ ॥
Victory & Blessings Of One God Abound

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ ॥
May Sri Bhagauti Protect

ਵਾਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਦਸਵੀਂ ॥
An Ode to the Sword - the Divine Power

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮੁਖਵਾਕ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਦਸਵੀਂ ॥
Uttered by Patishahi 10 Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥ ਭਗਤ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਤਿਸੇ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਰਣਧੀਰ ਧਰੇ ॥
Dohira: I, the divine Bhagauti, only belong to those devotees who stay steadfast and resolute in the battle field.

ਹਉ ਅੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਤੇ ਲਾਗ ਹੂੰ ਜੋ ਪਾਛੈ ਪਗ ਨਾ ਧਰੇ ॥
For those who do not take a single step back in the battle field, I remain close to them as if I am part of their bodies.

ਸਵਯਾ ॥ ਭਗਤ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਸਾਜ ਕੈ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਜਗ ਅਰੰਭ ਰਚਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
God created divine sword before beginning the task of creation of the world.

ਰੱਣ ਰੂਪ ਭਿਭੂਤ ਚੜ੍ਹਾਇ ਕੈ ਡੱਫ ਡਉਰੂ ਡੰਕ ਬਜਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
In the battle field, God smeared divine ash on his body, and started kettle drums in jubilation.

ਕੱਲ ਨਾਰਦ ਹੱੜ ਹੱੜ ਹਸਿਆ ਰਣ ਸਾਬਤ ਜੁਧ ਮਚਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
Kalyugi Narad burst with laughter as the battle began to raze.

ਦੁਲ ਦੁਲ ਖਿੰਗ ਬਿਗਿਸਆ ਰਣ ਕਹਰ ਕੁਹਰ ਬਰਖਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
Just like lions are jubilant to jump at their targets, there is joy on the faces of the brave fighters.

ਘਰ ਸੁਤਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਜਗਾਇਆ ਖੱੜ ਧਰਤੀ ਹਾਂਕ ਚਲਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
It is as if the sleeping lion has been awakened, and it its growl has shook the earth.

ਮਾਨੁਖ ਪਕੜ ਭਕੋਲਿਆ ਕਰ ਜੱਗ ਘਮੰਡ ਮਚਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
Men who took the sword in their hands, they destroyed the pride of the oppressors.

ਭਕਲ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਦੁਰਜਨਾ ਫੜ ਡੁਮਚੁਰ ਕਫ ਤੰਗਲ ਖੋਲ ਬਹਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
Holding the sword in their hands they squeezed the blood of the wicked. The sword has cut open their skulls and blood flowed from their skeletons, like rivers.

ਉਥਲ ਪੁਥਲ ਘਪਨ ਘਪਰੋਲ ਤਕਰੂਲੋ ਧੁੰਧ ਮਚਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
This sword created complete chaos and turned things upside down, the dust created in the battlefield has blinded all

ਲੁਥ ਪਲੁਥ ਧਰਤੀ ਨਾਲ ਧੱਤ੍ਰ ਪਿੰਜਰ ਕੁਤਕ ਘਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The earth is saturated with blood and skeletons are scattered all over the battle ground.

ਲਪਟ ਝਪਟ ਲੈ ਤੇਗ ਨਾਲ ਰਣ ਸੂਰੋ ਘਾਨ ਘੜਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The brave ones are jumping fiercely to strike the enemy down.

ਖੱਚਕ ਖਫਨ ਜਹਾਂ ਜਮ ਧੜੇ ਰਣ ਲੁਥ ਪਲੁਥ ਖਪਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The coffins, and messengers of death are devouring the dead in the battle field.

ਰਕਤ ਪਲੇਟੀ ਜੋਗਨੀ ਰਣ ਦੁਰਜਨ ਖੇਤ ਖਪਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The blood drenched sword is decimating the wicked in the field of the battle.

ਰੁੰਡ ਮੁੰਡ ਘਮਸਾਨ ਖੇਤ ਰਣ ਜੰਭਕ ਗਿਰਝ ਅਘਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
There are body parts scattered all over the field, and jackals and vultures have arrived to feed upon them

ਕੜ ਧੜ ਦੜ ਕੇ ਪੜੱਛਯਨ ਭਿੜ ਸੈਲ ਹੀ ਸੈਲ ਭਿੜਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
There are body parts scattered all over the field, and jackals and vultures have arrived to feed upon them.

ਗਗਨ ਕੱੜਕੀ ਬਿਜਲੀ ਪ੍ਰਲੋ ਪ੍ਰਲੋਕ ਖਪਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The sound of the sword striking left and right appears as if boulders are striking with each other

ਉਤ ਧੂ ਲੋਕ ਮੁੰਡ ਮਚਾਇਨ ਬਹੁ ਮੁੰਡਕ ਮੁੰਡ ਭੜਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The sound of sword striking is as if lightening is striking and day of Armageddon has reached close.

ਥਰ ਹਰ ਕੰਪੈ ਧਰਮ ਰਾਇ ਰਣ ਸੂਰੇ ਘਾਣ ਘਤਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The slain heads are hitting each other that is causing the Dharam Raja (King of angels of death) to tremble with fear.

ਸਜੇ ਬੋਹਥ ਚਕਿਆ ਕਰ ਖੱਬੇ ਖੜਗ ਮਚਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
In left hand they hold the heads and with right hand they strike the sword.

ਨਿਬੇੜਾ ਹਿੰਦੂ ਤੁਰਕ ਦਾ ਰੱਣ ਘਤਿ ਖੱੜਗ ਚੁਕਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The conflict between the Hindus and Turks will be decided today only by divine sword in this battle of righteousness.

ਜਗ ਅਰੰਭ ਤਿਹੁ ਜੁਗਰਣ ਮਾਸ ਮਨੁਖ ਘਤਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
This is how the beginning of the world witnessed the divine sword feeding upon flesh of the wicked.

ਰਕਤ ਖੱਪਰ ਭਰ ਜੋਗਨੀ ਰਣ ਮਸਤ ਮੰਗਲ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
The divine sword drank the blood of the wicked by filling their skulls with it.This is how the holy sword was pleased and sang the divine song to celebrate death of wickedness from this earth

ਕੇਸ ਬਿਨਾ ਸਿਰ ਕੁਟੀਐ ਚੰਘਿਾੜੇ ਕਵਨ ਛੁਡਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
Those who have no hair on their heads, when struck on bare heads cry in pain, and no one comes to their rescue

ਹੁਕਮ ਮੰਨੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਬਖਸ਼ ਲੈ ਨਿਗੁਰਿਆ ਨੋ ਇਹ ਸਜਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
Those without a Guru are punished like this. However, those who submit to the divine will, are accepted with honour before God.

ਫਤਹ ਜੰਗ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੱਲ ਕੋਟਕ ਕੋਟ ਖਪਾਇ ਹੈ ॥
I, Guru Gobind Singh ji, am always victorious in the battle field, and millions of drones of enemy armies are destroyed [by my sword]

ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥
ਆਸਾ ਨਾ ਕਰ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਨਾ ਨਾ ਪਰਸੇ ਪਗ ਜਾਇ ॥
Do not put faith in Brahmins and do not touch their feet [in respect].

ਆਪ ਤ੍ਯਾਗਿ ਦੂਜੈ ਲਗੇ ਕੂੰਭਿ ਨਰਕ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਇ ॥੧॥
Forsaking your True Self [Atma] and praying to another [Brahmins] you shall go to the worst hell.

Lineage and Shastarvidiya - Naveen Panth Prakash

2010-04-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

Naveen Panth Prakash [Naveen means newer] is written by Giani Gian Singh Ji who comes from the Nirmala Sikh order, and was written in 1880 CE. This is not to be confused with Pracheen Panth Prakash [Pracheen means older] by Rattan Singh Bhangu which was written in 1804. Giani Gian Singh Ji's works are very famous in the Sikh Historical books, and it is the same book in which we first find the shabad, "Sab Sikhan Ko Hukam Hai, Guru Maniyo Granth".

The following quotes deal with the Khalsa's lineage [Jaat] and some of the Rehat given to the Khalsa.

ਜਾਂ ਦਿਨ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਛਕਤ ਯਹਿ, ਰਹਤ ਨ ਪਿਛਲੀ ਜਾਤਿ ।
On that day when you take Amrit [Khandey Di Pahul], the commandment is that you do not have a previous Caste.

ਜ੍ਯੋਂ ਭ੍ਰਿੰਗੀ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਕੀਟ ਤੈ, ਤ੍ਯੋਂ ਸਿਖ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਗੁਰੁ ਜਾਤਿ ॥੨੪॥
In the same way a Bhringi, which transforms a [low] insect into a beautiful butterfly, a Sikh turns [beautiful] and adopts the Gurus Caste.

ਸੂਰਜ ਬੰਸੀ ਦਸਮ ਗੁਰੁ, ਛੱਤ੍ਰੀ ਭਏ ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ।
The Tenth Guru is from the Suraj Bans [Lineage], the famous Kshatriya caste.
*Suraj Bans refers to how Guru Gobind Singh Ji's lineage traces back to Ram Chandra's lineage.

ਯਾਹੀਂ ਤੇ ਸਭਿ ਖਾਲਸਾ, ਛੱਤ੍ਰੀ ਬਰਣ ਅਬਿੱਧ ॥੨੫॥
In this way all the Khalsa turn into one [caste] of Kshastriya.

[Naveen Panth Prakash, pg. 1581, Vol. 3]

Later on in Naveen Panth Prakash, Giani Gian Singh mentions some of the Rehat that was given to the Khalsa Singhs.

ਪਾਹੁਲ ਖੰਡੇ ਕੇਰ ਛਜੱਈਏ । ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਬਿਦ੍ਯਾ ਸਬੈ ਸਿਖੱਈਏ ।
Take Khandey Di Pahul and all should learn Shastar Bidiya [the science of arms].

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਕੀ ਫਤੇ ਗਜੱਈਏ । ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਤਨ ਸਜਵੱਈਏ ॥੪੦॥
Chant Vahiguru Ki Fateh [The victory is the Lords], and adorn yourself with weapons and clothes.

ਸਿਖ੍ਯਾ ਜੰਗ ਕਰਨ ਕੀ ਦੱਈਏ । ਸਿੰਘ ਨਾਮ ਇਨਿ ਕੇ ਰਖਵੱਈਏ ।
Give the teachings of how to wage war, in this way you shall retain the name Singh.

ਗਾਥ ਬੀਰ ਰਸ ਸੀ ਸੁਨਵੱਈਏ ।
Listen to the stories which inspire 'Bir Ras' [warrior spirit].

[Naveen Panth Prakash, pg. 1571, Vol. 3]

Again Giani Gian Singh mentions the Rehat that was told to the Singhs.

ਖੇਲੈਂ ਨਿੱਤ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਬਨਨ ਮੈਂ, ਮਾਰਿ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਬਹੁ ਖਾਵੈਂ ।
Always partake in hunting, [practice] killing deer and then eat your hunt.

ਘੋੜਨ ਪਰ ਅਸਵਾਰ ਹੋਇ ਕਰਿ, ਸਜ ਕੈ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਸਾਰੇ ।
Ride horses and wear all sorts of weapons.

ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਬ੍ਯਿਾ ਸੀਖ ਸਿਖਾਵੈਂ, ਜਪੈ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਲੇ ।
Learn Shastar Bidya [the science of Arms], and chant Akaal Akaal

[Naveen Panth Prakash, pg. 1589, Vol. 3]

Bansavalinama - Ugardanthi Explanation

2010-04-22T21:31:00.000-07:00

Bansavalinama is a historical book written in 1769 CE which goes through the history of all the Gurus. In the chapter about Guru Gobind Singh Ji the author, Kesar Singh Chibbar, explains and quotes a few passages from the rare composition Ugardanthi, which was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This is an important reference to note because there is a common misunderstanding that Sukha Singh Granthi of Patna Sahib wrote Ugardanthi because it is found in his handwritten copy of Sri Dasam Granth and it does not find much other mention in other old hand written Sri Dasam Granth Sahib's. This shows that Ugardanthi did exist and was written about before the time of Sukha Singh. In the following passages, Kesar Singh Chibbar quotes the first two Chands of Ugardanthi and adds little comments relating to the composition. It is interesting to note that his beliefs fall in line with most if not all Sikh historical books such a Gurbilas Patshahi 10, Suraj Prakash Granth etc. One can view what I have posted below on page 258-260 of Bansavalinama.

Many people have addressed confusion about what is about to be posted, but please refer to Avatar Singh Vahiria's Khalsa Dharam Shaastar for clarification on the role/status and reason for the Devi in Sikhi.
http://sikh-reality.blogspot.com/2010/02/khalsa-dharam-shaastar.html

[Kesar Singh writes]
ਅਗੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਬਚਨ ਸੁਣੋ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਵੋਂ ਸਰਨਾ ।੪੦੪।
Ahead listen to the bachan [commandments] of the Guru and place yourself in its protection.

[First Chaka of Ugardanthi]

ਨਮੋ ਉਗ੍ਰਦੰਤੀ ਅਨੰਤੀ ਸੈਯਾ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਜੋਗ ਜੋਗੇਸਵਰੀ ਜੋਗ ਮੈਯਾ ॥
Salutation the All-Supreme and pure Mother - destroyer of deadly sin with Her mighty teeth. Salutation the Supreme Mother who bestows strength to the Ascetics [Jogis] to meditate.

ਨਮੋ ਕੇਹਰੀ ਬਾਹਨੀ ਸਤ੍ਰੁ ਹੰਤੀ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਸਾਰਦਾ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਵਿਦਿਆ ਪੜ੍ਹੰਤੀ ॥
Salutation to the rider of the Lion and killer of demons. Salutation to Mother Saraswati who enlightens Her disciples.

ਨਮੋ ਰਿੱਧ ਦਾ ਸਿੱਧਿ ਦਾ ਬੁੱਿਧ ਦੈਨੀ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਕਾਲ ਕੇ ਕਾਲ ਕਉ ਕਾਲ ਛੈਨੀ ॥
Salutation to the one that gives magical powers [Ridh Sidh] and wisdom to Her devotees. Salutation to the one that has triumphed over death.

ਨਮੋ ਕਾਲ ਅਜਾਲ ਹੈ ਹੇਰ ਤੇਰੋ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਤੀਨ ਹੂ ਲੋਕ ਕੀਨੋ ਅਹੇਰੋ ॥
Salutation to the one that cannot be caught in the web of mortality. Salutation to the one whose praises are sung in the three worlds.

ਨਮੋ ਜੋਤਿ ਜਵਾਲਾ ਤੁਮੈ ਬੇਦ ਗਾਵੈਂ ॥ ਸੁਰਾਸੁਰ ਰਿਖੀਸਵਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਭੇਦ ਪਾਵੈਂ ॥
Salutation to one with the glowing flame that the Vedas and the learned sing praise of. Even the demi-gods, demons, sages cannot comprehend thee.

ਤੂੰਹੀ ਜੋਗ ਜੋਗਤਣ ਤੁਹੀ ਖੜਗ ਧਾਰੇ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਜੈ ਕਰੰਤੀ ਅਸੁਰ ਗਹਿ ਪਛਾਰੇ ॥
You are the one who teaches the techniques of Yoga to the Yogis. You clash with the demons and vanquish them.

ਤੁਹੀ ਜੋਗਣੀ ਖੱਪਰ ਭਰਣੀ ਅਦੋਖੰ ॥ ਰਕਤ ਬੀਜ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਣ ਕੋ ਪਕੜ ਸੋਖੰ ॥
You are the one who drinks from the bowl, the blood of the demons and is a saviour of your devotees. You are the one who dried up the blood of Rakat Beej [a demon].

ਤੁਹੀ ਜਲ ਥਲੇ ਪਰਬਤੇ ਗਿਰਿ ਨਿਵਾਸੀ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਸਭ ਘਟਨ ਨਿਰਾਲਮ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸੀ ॥
You reisde in oceans, earth and mountains. You are self-radiant in all matter.

ਤੁਹੀ ਦੁਸਟ ਦਾਹਿਨ ਤੁਹੀ ਸਰਬ ਪਾਲੀ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਬ੍ਰਿਛ ਪੁਹਿਪਾ ਤੁਹੀ ਆਪ ਮਾਲੀ ॥
You are the one who destroys the evil and takes motherly care of all. You are the plant and you are the flower and you are the gardener who tends to it.

ਤੁਹੀ ਵਿਸਵ ਭਰਣੀ ਤੁਹੀ ਜਗ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸੀ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਅਲਖ ਬਰਣੀ ਤੁਹੀ ਭੁ ਅਕਾਸੀ ॥
You are the nourisher of the universe and your radiance is apparent all over. You are the invisible power, you are infinite and you are the earth and firmament.

ਨਮੋ ਜਾਲਪਾ ਦੇਵਿ ਦੁਰਗੇ ਭਵਾਨੀ ॥ ਤਿਹੂ ਲੋਕ ਨਵਖੰਡ ਮੈਂ ਤੁਮ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨੀ ॥
Salutation to the Godly Durga Bhavani, the one who bestows the power of speech to everyone. You are prominent in the three worlds and nine cosmic regions.

ਅਟਲ ਛੱਤ੍ਰ ਧਰਣੀ ਤੁਹੀ ਆਦਿ ਦੇਵੰ ॥ ਸਕਲ ਮੁਨਜਨਾ ਤੋਹਿ ਨਿਸ ਦਿਨ ਸਰੇਵੰ ॥
Your kingdom is Eternal and you are the dawning of Eternity. All the hermits and sages pray to thee day and night.

ਤੁਹੀ ਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਲ ਕੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਛਾਜੈ ॥ ਸਦਾ ਜੈ ਸਦਾ ਜੈ ਸਦਾ ਜੈ ਬਿਰਾਜੈ ॥
You are the destroyer of all and you are the Divine light of the Lord prevailing in the universe. Victory is yours presently and will forever remain.

ਯਹੀ ਦਾਸ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਸਿੰਧੁ ਕੀਜੈ ॥ ਸੰਵਯ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕੀ ਭਗਤ ਸਰਬੱਤ੍ਰ ਦੀਜੈ ॥
I, your slave [Guru Gobind Singh Ji], beg for your compassion, which is limitless like an ocean. Please bestow in all [humanity], the ability of devotion to the Almighty.

ਤੁਹੀ ਜਾਗਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਜਾਵਲਾ ਸਰੂਪੰ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਜਗ ਸਕਲ ਮਹਿ ਰਮੰਤੀ ਅਨੂਪੰ ॥
You are the Divine light generating illumination. You are assimilated in this universe and none can eulogize you.

ਮਹਾਂ ਮੂੜ ਹਊਂ ਦਾਸਨ ਤਿਹਾਰਾ ॥ ਪਕੜ ਬਾਂਹ ਭਉਜਲ ਕਰਹੁ ਬੇਗ ਪਾਰਾ ॥
I [Guru Gobind Singh Ji] am the slave of your slaves and very inane. Hold my arm and make me promptly cross this ocean of life and death.

ਫਤਹਿ ਡੰਕ ਬਾਜੈ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਯੌ ਕਰੀਜੈ ॥ ਯਹੀ ਬਾਰਤਾ ਦਾਸ ਕੀ ਨਿਤ ਸੁਣੀਜੈ ॥
The drum of victory should resound, bestow me that favour. Please take heed of my regular plea.

ਕਰਹੁ ਹੁਕਮ ਅਪਨਾ ਸਭੈ ਦੁਸਟ ਘਾਊਂ ॥ ਤੁਰਕ ਹਿੰਦ ਕਾ ਸਕਲ ਝਗਰਾ ਮਿਟਾਊਂ ॥
Sanction me [Guru Gobind Singh Ji] to destroy all the evil [dhust] - and end this frequent conflict between the Hindus and Muslims.

ਅਗਮ ਸੂਰਬੀਰੇ ਉਠਹਿ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੋਧਾ ॥ ਪਕੜ ਤੁਰਕ ਗਨ ਕਉ ਕਰੈ ਵੈ ਨਿਰੋਧਾ ॥
Ample brave Singh warriors will rise. They will face the Turks and make them defenceless.

ਸਕਲ ਜਗਤ ਮੋ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਗਾਜੈ ॥ ਜਗੈ ਧਰਮ ਹਿੰਦੁਕ ਤੁਰਕਨ ਦੁੰਦ ਭਾਜੈ ॥
Throughout the world the Khalsa Panth will be prominent. The Hindu Dharam will prevail, and the Turks will be in flight.

ਜਪਉਂ ਜਾਪ ਏਕੈ ਹਰੇ ਹਰਿ ਅਕਾਲੰ ॥ ਹੈਵ ਤਬ ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਸਭ ਛਿਨਕ ਮੈਂ ਨਿਹਾਲੰ ॥
Everyone will worship only the one Almighty. The entire world will be immediately be blissful.

ਸੁਣਹੁ ਤੁਮ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਹਮਨ ਕੀ ਪੁਕਾਰੇ ॥ ਕਰਹੁ ਦਾਸ ਪਰ ਮਿਹਰ ਅਪਰੰ ਅਪਾਰੇ ॥
Please listen to my plea, my Mother Bhavani. Bestow your great blessings on this slave.

[Kesar Singh writes]

ਚੌਪਈ ।
ਦੇਵੀ ਪਾਸੋਂ ਵਰ ਲੈ ਕੇ, ਏਹੁ ਪੰਥ ਹੈ ਬਣਾਇਆ ।
Receiving a boon from the Devi the Panth was created.

ਕਾਰਨ ਤੱਤਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਤੇਜ, ਨਾਮ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਠਹਿਰਾਇਆ ।
In order to give glory the name of Khalsa Singh was bestowed on them.

ਸਿਖ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੋਈ ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਵਾਕ ਪਛਾਣੇ ।
[One is only] a Sikh and Singh if they recognize orders of the Guru.

ਅਗੇ ਦੂਜਾ ਹੋਰੁ ਛੰਦ ਸੁਣੋ, ਜੋ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਾਂ ਬਚਨ ਬਖਾਣੇ ।
Now listen to the second Chand, which the Guru has spoken.

[Second Chaka of Ugardanti]

ਨਮੋ ਕਾਲਕਾ ਕਾਲ ਰੂਪੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨੀ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਸੁੰਭ ਨਿਸੁੰਭ ਨਾਸਨਿ ਭਵਾਨੀ ॥
Salutation to the Glodly Eternal Power Bhavani, who adornes a sharp sword. Salutation to the destroy of Sumbh and Nishumb.

ਨਮੋ ਚੰਡ ਅਰ ਮੂੰਡ ਸੰਘਾਰ ਕਾਰੀ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਰਕਤ ਬੀਜਾਨ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਹਾਰੀ ॥
Salutation to the killer of Channd and Mundd. Salutations to the destroyer of evil demons like Rakat Beej.

ਨਮੋ ਵੇਦ ਵਿੱਦਿਯਾ ਨਮੋ ਜੱਗਯ ਰੂਪਾ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਅੰਜਨੀ ਪੂਰਨੀ ਭੂਪ ਭੂਪਾ ॥
Salutation to the granter of Veda knowledge and salutation to the fiery flame of the holy fire [Yug Havan]. Salutation to the one with enthralling eyes who is the King of Kings.

ਨਮੋ ਜੈ ਅਨੰਤੀ ਭੱਦ੍ਰਕਾਲੀ ਅਬਾਹੰ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਤੇਜਵੰਤੀ ਅਢਾਹੰ ॥
Salutation to the boundless possessor of power with infinte hands - the intensity of which can never be imagined. Salutation to Bhagwati, possessor of great magnificence and subjugated by none.

ਨਮੋ ਸਕਤਿ ਰੂਪਣ ਅਗੰਮਣ ਅਡੋਲਾ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਖੜਗ ਧਾਰਨ ਅਛੇਦਣ ਅਤੋਲਾ ।
Salutation to the unshakeable and most supreme possessor of might. Salutation to the invincible wielder of the sword.

ਨਮੋ ਗਰਬ ਗੰਜਨ ਸਿਰੀ ਜੋਗ ਮਾਯਾ ॥ ਸਭੈ ਥਕ ਰਹੇ ਮਰਮ ਕਿਨਹੂੰ ਨ ਪਾਯਾ ॥
Salutation to Sri Yog Mata the obliterator of ego in all. All tried but could not envisage your secret prowess.

ਤੁਹੀ ਜਲ ਅਗਨਿ ਪਵਨ ਤੂੰ ਹੂਰ ਨੂਰਾ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਉਡਗਨ ਤੁਹੀ ਚੰਦ ਸੂਰਾ ॥
You are water, fire and air and also the with the extraordinary radiant eyes. You are the illumination in stars, moon and the sun.

ਤੁਹੀ ਖੇਚਰਾ ਭੂਚਰਾ ਜੋਧ ਬੀਰੇ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਰੱਛਨੀ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਰੂਪਨ ਗਹੀਰੇ ॥
You are the brave warrior who travels on Earth and the constellation. You are the beautiful eternal power who is the saviour of the universe.

ਤੁਹੀ ਜਗਤ ਜਨਨੀ ਅਨੰਤੀ ਅਕਾਲੰ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਅੰਨ ਦੈਨੀ ਸਭਨ ਕੋ ਸਮਾਲੰ
You are the conceiving mother for all living beings and are beyond the cycle of birth and death. You nourish everyone by providing food for them.

ਤੁਹੀ ਖੰਡ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡ ਭੂਮੰ ਸਰੂਪੀ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਬਿਸਨ ਸਿਵ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਇੰਦਰਾ ਅਨੂਪੀ ॥
You are the light in nine regions of the universe. You are Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma and Indra and are beyond any acclamation.

ਤੁਹੀ ਸੀਤਲਾ ਤੋਤਲਾ ਬਾਕ ਬਾਨੀ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਚੰਡਕਾ ਮੰਗਲਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ॥
Your speech is serene and warm. Salutation to Chandika, Durga who appeases all - being the Mother Bhavani.

ਨਹੀਂ ਤੁਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਕੋਇ ਰੱਛਕ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਆਦਿ ਕੁਆਰ ਦੇਵੀ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥
There is no one else who can assist me [Guru Gobind Singh Ji]. You are the chaste, the beginning and the infinite.

ਤੁਹੀ ਦੇਵਕੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨ ਮਾਤਾ ਕਹਾਯੰ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਨੈਣਾ ਦੇਵੀ ਅਲਖ ਜਗ ਸਹਾਯੰ ॥
You were called Sri Krishna's mother Devki. You are the beautiful eyed Naina Devi, the invisible power and protector of the universe.

ਤੁਹੀ ਥੰਭ ਸਿਉਂ ਨਿਕਸ ਨਰਸਿੰਘ ਹੋਈ ॥ ਉਦਰ ਹਰਨਾਖਸ ਕਾ ਨਖਹੁ ਕਰ ਪਰੋਈ You transformed into Narsingh and manifested from the pillar. With your nails you tore open the belly of Harnaksh.

ਤੁਹੀ ਕੱਛ ਹੁਇ ਦੈਤ ਮਧੁਕੀਟ ਜਾਰੇ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਹੋਇ ਬੈਰਾਹ ਹਿਰਨਾਛਯ ਮਾਰੇ ॥
You manifested as a turtle [Kach avatar] and are the creator of Madh and Keetab demons. You manifested as a boar [Varha Avatar] and killed Harankashyap.

ਤੁਹੀ ਹੁਇ ਬਾਵਨ ਮਹਾਂ ਛਲ ਦਿਖਾਯੋ ॥ ਪਕੜ ਰਾਜੇ ਬਲ ਕੋ ਪਤਾਲੈ ਪਠਾਯੋ ॥
You manifested as Bawan the dwarf and performed a great act of deception. And banished Raja Bal to the nether world.

ਤੁਹੀ ਹੋਇ ਪਰਸਰਾਮ ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸੀ ॥ ਸਕਲ ਛਤ੍ਰੀਅਨ ਕਉ ਕਰੈ ਛੈ ਬਿਨਾਸੀ ॥
You manifested as Parsuram in this world. And destroyed innumerable Khsatriyas [warrior clan].

ਤੁਹੀ ਫਿਰ ਭਈ ਰਾਮਚੰਦ੍ਰ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥ ਪਕੜ ਲੰਕ ਸਉ ਦੈਤ ਰਾਵਣ ਪਛਾਰਾ ॥
You again were born as Lord Rama. And destroyed Ravana the demon King of Lanka.

ਤੁਹੀਂ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਦਾਇਣੀ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਭ ਕਰੰਤੀ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਸੂਰ ਬਲਬੀਰ ਦੁਸਟਣ ਦਹੰਤੀ ॥
You bestow salvation and are ceaselessly favourable. You are brave with immense strength with which you annihilate the demons.

ਤੁਹੀ ਰਾਧਕਾ ਰੁਕਮਣੀ ਤੂੰ ਕੁਸ਼ਿੱਲਆ ॥ ਤੁਹੀ ਅੰਜਨੀ ਰੇਨਕਾ ਤੂੰ ਅਹੱਲਿਆ ॥
You are Sri Krishna's playmate Radhika and His queen Rukmani and Lord Rama's mother Kaushalya. You are Hanuman's mother Anjani, Parsuram's mother Renuka and you are Gautam's [sage] wife Ahalya.

ਤੁਹੀ ਭਰਣ ਪੋਖਣ ਸਭਨ ਪਰ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੀ ॥ ਕਰਹੁ ਮੋਹਿ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਕਟਹੁ ਭਰਮ ਜਾਲੀ ॥
You are the compassionate mother who nourishes and takes care of all. [Please] cut this net of illusion and grant me salvation.

ਨਮੋ ਦੁਖ ਹਰੰਤੀ ਅਨੰਦਤ ਸਰੂਪਾ ॥ ਅਪਨ ਦਾਸ ਪਰ ਮਿਹਰ ਕੀਜੈ ਅਨੂਪਾ ॥
Salutation to the heavenly reliever of suffering and the angel of tranquility. Have compassion on your slave Oh Unsurpassed Power.

[Kesar Singh continues]

ਚੌਪਈ ।
ਏਡੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਚਨਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਾਂ ਜੋ ਕੀਤੀ ।
[Kesar Singh writes] This great amount of selfless service and prayer was performed by the Satiguru [to the Devi]

ਦੇਵੀ ਮਾਤਾ ਜੀ ਦੀ, ਵਾਸਤੇ ਪੰਥ ਦੇ ਵਰ ਵਾਚਾ ਲੀਤੀ ।
To the Mother Devi so the Panth could receive great blessings [and protection]

ਮਾਤਾ ਕਾਲੀ ਦਾ ਕਾਲਾ ਬਾਣਾ ਸਿੰਘਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਿਵਾਇਆ ।
The dark Bana [uniform] of Mata Kaali [Devi] was given to the Singhs.

'ਸਿੰਘ' ਮਾਤਾ ਦਾ ਬਾਹਨ, ਸੋ ਪੰਥ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ ਠਹਿਰਾਇਆ ।੪੨੯।
The Lion [Singh] is the vehicle of the Mata [because Chandi rides a lion], due to this the Panth received the name of Singh.

ਆਸ਼ਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ ਜੋ ਤੁਰਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਸ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ।
It is the hope of the Master [Guru Gobind Singh Ji] to destroy the Turks.

ਕਾਰਨ ਇਹ ਸੀ ਪੰਥ ਜਗਤ ਵਿਚ ਧਰਨ ਦਾ ।
For this reason the [Khalsa] Panth was manifested in this world.

ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਸਿਖ ਅਤੇ ਸਿੰਘ ਹੈ ਸੋਈ । ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਵਾਕ ਪਛਾਣੇ ਕੋਈ ।੪੩੦।
The Guru's Sikh and Singh is one who recognizes the order of the Guru.

ਅਗੇ ਹੋਰ ਸੁਣੋ ਛੰਦ, ਜੋ ਆਪ ਰਸਨੀ ਉਚਾਰਾ । ਕਾਰਨ ਤੁਰਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਸੈ, ਪੰਥ ਸਵਾਰਾ ।
Listen to the following passage [which is not provided in this post], which the Guru has spoken with his tounge. The Panth will become beautiful after destroying the Turks.

ਅਪਨੀ ਹਥੀਂ ਨਾਸ ਨਹੀ ਸੇ ਕਰਨੇ । ਪੰਥ ਪਾਸੋਂ ਨਾਸ ਕਰਵਾਇ ਸੀ ਧਰਨੇ ।੪੩੧।
[The Guru] did not want to destroy [the Turks] with his own hands, so the Panth was created to destroy the Turks.

ਜੇ ਆਪ ਨਾਸ ਕਰਨੇ ਹੋਂਦੇ, ਤਾਂ ਪੰਥ ਨ ਕਰਦੇ ।
If [the Guru] did destroy the Turks, then the Panth would not have been created.

ਅਤੇ ਏਡੀ ਜਾਚਨਾ ਮਾਤਾ ਦੀ ਕਿਉਂ ਮਨ ਧਰਦੇ ।
And why would the great request to the Mother [Devi] be thought of [in the Guru's mind].

ਜੇ ਆਪ ਨਾਸ ਕਰਦੇ ਤਾਂ ਤਪੁ ਦਾ ਬਲੁ ਹੈ ਸੀ ਲਗਦਾ ।
If [the Guru] Himself destroy the Turks then He would have to use the Power of his devotion.

ਸੋ ਤਪੁ ਨਹੀ ਖਰਚੁ ਕੀਤਾ, ਪੰਥ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਹੈ ਤਦੁ ਦਾ ।੪੩੨।
But [the Guru] did not use that Power, but rather created the Panth [for that reason]

ਤਪੁ ਦੇ ਆਸਰੇ ਪੰਥ ਲੈਣਗੇ ਬਖਸ਼ਾਇ । ਸੁਤ ਸੋਈ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਪਿਤਾ ਦੀ ਟਹਲ ਕਮਾਇ ।
With the support of devotion the Panth was created and received blessings. A son is one who does service to his father.

ਸਿਖ ਸੋਈ, ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਕਹਿਆ ਕਰੇ । ਵਾਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਧਰੇ ।੪੩੩।
A Sikh is one who performs what the Guru has told and who enshrines the orders of the Guru in his heart.

'ਗੁਰਿ ਕਹਿਆ ਸਾ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਵਹੁ । ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਕਰਣੀ ਕਾਹੇ ਧਾਵਹੁ ॥ '
[Kesar Singh quotes Guru Nanak Dev Ji's bani Dakni Onkaar, on ang 933 of Adi Guru Granth] "Do the deeds that the Guru has ordained. Why are you chasing after the Guru's actions?"

ਜੇ ਆਪ ਤੁਰਕਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਰਦੇ ਸੰਘਾਰੁ । ਤਾ ਪੰਥ ਦਾ ਕੀਕੂੰ ਕਰਦੇ ਉਧਾਰ ।੪੩੪।
If [Guru Ji] destroyed the Turks by Himself, then how would the Panth be liberated?

ਹੁਣਿ ਤਾਂ ਪੰਥ ਨੂੰ ਏਹੁ ਟਹਲ ਹੈ ਬਤਾਈ ।
Now this is the service that the Panth was told.

ਜੋ ਕੋਈ ਬਚਨ ਮੰਨੇਗਾ, ਸਫਲ ਤਿਸ ਦੀ ਕਮਾਈ ।
If one accepts these commands, then one's actions become successful.

ਨ ਮੰਨੇ ਤਾਂ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਲਿ ਤਿਸ ਦਾ ਕੀ ਰਹਿਆ ਦਾਅਵਾ ।
If one does not accept [the commands] of the Guru then what connection does he have [to the Guru] ?

ਨਾ ਇਤ ਕਾ, ਨ ਉਤ ਕਾ, ਐਂਵੇ ਜਨਮ ਗਵਾਵਾ ।੪੩੫।
Not here [in this world, and not there [in the next world], his life is wasted.

ਸਾਖ ਭਾਈ ਗੁਰਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਕੀ: 'ਪੁਤੁ ਨ ਮੰਨੈ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਕਮਜਾਤੀ ਵੜੀਐ ॥
Bhai Gurdas Ji has told us : "The son that does not obey his parents is considered a bastard"

ਨਾਰਿ ਭਤਾਰਹੁ ਬਾਹਰੀ ਸੁਖਿ ਸੇਜ ਨ ਚੜੀਐ ॥ '
Without a husband a women cannot enjoy the pleasures of bed.

'ਹੁਕਮਿ ਮੰਨਿਐ ਹੋਵੈ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਤਾ ਖਸਮੈ ਕਾ ਮਹਲ ਪਾਇਸੀ ॥ ਤਾ ਦਰਗਹ ਪੈਧਾ ਜਾਇਸੀ ॥' ।੪੩੬।
[Kesar Singh quotes Asa ki Vaar, which is in Adi Guru Granth Sahib, ang 471] "Obeying the Order of His Will, he becomes acceptable, and then, he obtains the Mansion of the Lord's Presence. Then, he goes to the Court of the Lord, wearing robes of honour"

[This discussion continues but I have ended it at page 260 of Bansavalinama]

A photo of Mata Kali [Mother Kali] one of the manifestations of Shakti

The Five Rehats - Gurbilas Patshahi 10

2010-04-18T23:09:00.000-07:00

Gurbilas Patshahi Dasvee [10] was written in 1751 CE by Koer Singh and covers the history of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The following passage are some instructions given to the Khalsa after the first initiation in 1699 CE at Anandpur Sahib.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji instructed the Singhs with five core Rehats:

ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਮੇਲ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਸੋ, ਕਛ ਕੇਸਨ ਸਦ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ।
[Always] stay with your Weapons [shastar] and the Guru's Word [Shabad], always have love for your Kachera [undergarment] and Kes [uncut hair].

ਕਰਦ ਰਾਖਨੀ ਪੰਚ ਏ, ਤਜੈ ਨ ਕਬ ਹੀ ਨੇਮ ।
Keeping a Karad [small dagger] is the fifth [commandment/rehat], do not abandon these in your daily discipline.

ਨੋਵਾਂ ਅਧਿਆਇ, ਪੰਨਾ ੧੧੧
ਗੁਰਬਿਲਾਸ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧੦, ਕੁਇਰ ਸਿੰਘ
Chapter Nine, Pg. 111
Gurbilas Patshahi 10, Koer Singh

The Creation of Khalsa - Khalsa Di Saajna

2010-04-12T17:14:00.000-07:00

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself comments on the creation of the Khalsa in his Sarbloh Granth. Below are some verses that are translated.

Sri Sarbloh Granth Tika, Second Volume, page 495
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਟੀਕਾ, ਭਾਗ ਦੂਜਾ, ੪੯੫

ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਕੀ ਆਗਯਾ ਪਾਇ, ਪ੍ਰਗਟਿ ਭਯੋ ਰੂਪ ਮੁਨਿਵਰ ਕੋ ॥
By the command of Akal Purkh, [the Khalsa was created] with the form of [sacred] Muni's.

ਜਟਾ ਜੂਟ ਨਖ ਸਿਖ ਕਰ ਪਾਵਨ, ਭਗਤ ਸੂਰ ਦ੍ਵ ਰੂਪ ਨਰਵਰ ਕੋ ॥
With the long hair from the topnot to the nail of the toe, like a Muni, and the form of both a devoted worshipper [bhagat] and warrior [soor].

ਚਕ੍ਰਵੈ-ਪਦ ਦਾਤ ਧੁਰਿ ਪਾਯੋ, ਧਰਮਰਾਜ ਭੁੰਚਤਿ ਗਿਰਿਵਰ ਕੋ ॥
The 'Chakarvarti Raj' [Kingdom which is victorious wherever the Army is present] has been given by the Lord, not even Dharamraj has been given such a high status

ਉਦਯ ਅਸਤ ਸਾਮੁਦ੍ਰ ਪ੍ਰਯੰਤੰ, ਅਬਿਚਲ ਰਾਜ ਮਿਲਯੋ ਸੁਰਪੁਰ ਕੋ ॥੪॥
From where the sun rises to where it sets, across all the oceans, [The Khalsa] has received the timeless Raj [kingdom] from Sachkhand

ਪੰਥ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਭਯੋ ਪੁਨੀਤਾ, ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਗਯਾ ਕਰਿ ਉਦਿਤ-ਭਏ॥
The Panth Khalsa has been created Pure, under the permission of the Lord, [the Khalsa] is shining bright [of purity]

ਮਿਟਯੋ ਦ੍ਵੈਤ ਸੰਜੁਗਤਿ ਉਪਾਧਿਨਿ ਅਸੁਰ ਮਲੇਛਨ ਮੂਲ ਗਏ॥
Duality [in the mind] was destroyed, they attained the highest position and became One [with the Lord], the root of their bad [asur malech] qualities were destroyed.
Asur [demons] Malech [invaders] can also refer to the Turks at the time who were destroyed by the Khalsa.

ਧਰਮ ਪੰਥ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪ੍ਰਚੁਰ-ਭਯੋ, ਸਤਿ ਸ਼ਿਵੰ ਪੁਨਯ ਰੂਪ ਜਏ ॥
The manifestation of Panth Khalsa's Dharam [was created], they are the form of truth, liberation and purity.
*Alternate interpretation is that this to how Khalsa is Sat Shiv Saroop, the true form of Shiv Ji

ਕਛ, ਕੇਸ, ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨਨ ਮੁਦ੍ਰਿਤ, ਗੁਰ ਭਗਤਾ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਭਏ॥੫॥
Kach, Kesh, and Kirpan – these three signs made followers of the Guru the servants [also] of the Lord

ਕਾਲ ਉਪਾਸਕ ਛਤ੍ਰਿਯ ਧਰਮਾ, ਰਣ ਕਟਿ ਕਸਿ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਅਏ॥
Worshipers of Death and followers of the Kshatriya way, wearing a waistband [kamarkasa] they [the Khalsa] are the supreme warriors.

Rattan Singh Bhangu in his Pracheen Panth Prakash (1804), writes about the instructions Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave to his Sikhs after administering Khandey Di Pahul [initiation from the double-edged sword].

Pracheen Panth Prakash, Story about the Creation of Khalsa at Kesgarh Sahib
ਪ੍ਰਾਚੀਨ ਪੰਥ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਕੇਸਗੜ੍ਹ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਕੋ ਪੰਥ ਕੀ ਉਤਪਤੀ ਕੀ ਸਾਖੀ ॥

ਪੁਨ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਉਨ ਸਿੱਛਯਾ ਦਈ । ਮੀਣੇ ਮਸੰਦਨ ਬਰਤਯੋ ਨਹੀਂ ।
ਕੁੜੀਮਾਰ ਰਮਰਈ ਨੜੀਮਾਰ । ਜੋ ਇਨ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੁ ਹੁਇ ਹੈ ਖ੍ਵਾਰ ॥੧੩॥
[After the initiation] Satiguru gave [the Khalsa] the teaching: They would not associate with Meenay, Masands, those who kill their infant daughters, or followers of Ram Rai, and those who smoke. Whoever associates with them is cursed.

ਜਥਾ ਸ਼ਕਤ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਲਕ ਪਾਯੋ । ਕੜਾਹ ਕਰਾਇ ਖਾਲਸੇ ਛਕਾਯੋ ।
ਪਹਿਰ ਕਛਹਿਰੇ ਸਿਰ ਬੰਧਯੋ ਪਾਗ । ਗੁਰ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਬਚਨ ਪਰ ਰਹਯੋ ਲਾਗ ॥੧੪॥
They must contribute towards the Guru's Golak, and serve the Khalsa sacred 'karah prashaad'. They must wear a Kachera and on their head a Turban. They stay true to the teachings of the Guru Granth.

ਦੋਹਰਾ ।
ਯੌ ਕਹਿਕੈ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਗਲ ਤੇਗੋ ਦੀਨੋ ਪਾਇ ।
ਕਰਦ ਚਕਰ ਸਿਰ ਪਰ ਧਰੇਂ ਮੁਖੋਂ ਅਕਾਲ ਜਪਾਇ ॥੧੫॥
After delivering these instructions, Sri Satiguru placed a sword around their neck. Satiguru made them wear a Karad [dagger], a Chakar [quoit] on their head, and recite 'Akal' from their mouth.

ਚੌਪਈ ।
ਔਰ ਕਹੀ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਯੋ । ਜਪੁ ਜਾਪ ਦੋਇ ਵੇਲੇ ਜਪਾਯੋ ।
ਔ ਅਨੰਦ ਰਹਿਰਾਸ ਜਪੱਯੋ । ਚੰਡੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਖੜੇ ਪੜੱਯੋ ॥੧੬॥
[Satiguru instructed them] to recite Gurbani. Japji and Jaap was to be recited at twice a day. Along with this Anand Sahib and Rehraas were to be recited. Chandi Di Vaar was to be recited while standing.

ਦੇਇ ਵੇਲੇ ਉਠ ਬੰਧਯੋ ਦਸਤਾਰੇ । ਪਹਰ ਆਠ ਰਖੱਯੋ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਸੰਭਾਰੇ ।
ਪੀੳ ਸੁਧਾ ਔੌ ਖੇਲੋ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ । ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਵਿਦਯਾ ਜਿਮ ਹੋਇ ਸੰਭਾਰ ॥੧੭॥
[Satiguru instructed that] Twice a day their turban was to be tied and twenty four hours a day they should keep their weapons close. Drinking Amrit [initiation] they should engage in hunting and learn 'Shastar Vidiya' [the knowledge of weapons].

ਕਰ ਝਟਕੈ ਬਕਰਨ ਕੋ ਖੱਯੋ । ਮੁਰਦੈ ਕੁੱਠੈ ਨਿਕਟ ਨ ਜੱਯੋ ।
ਕੇਸਨ ਕੀ ਕੀਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ । ਨਹਿ ਉਸਤ੍ਰਨ ਸੋ ਕਟਯੋ ਬਾਲ ॥੧੮॥
[Satiguru instructed that] they should conduct 'Jhatka' of goats, but should not go near dead animals and Kutha [halal meat]. Take good care of your Kes [long hair], do not cut your hair with razors.

Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth also mentions the teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji after administering Khandey Di Pahul to his Sikhs.

Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth, Rut 3, Adyai 19
ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਸੂਰਜ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ, ਰੁਤ ੩, ਅਧਿਆਇ ੧੯

'ਅਬਿ ਤੇ ਕਹਹੁ ਅਨੰਦਪੁਰ ਵਾਸੀ' ।
ਮੀਣੇ ਅਰੁ ਮਸੰਦ ਧਿਰਮਲੀਏ । ਕੁੜੀਮਾਰਿ ਰਮਰਈ ਨ ਮਿਲੀਏ ।
[The Guru commanded] From now you shall declare you are from Anandpur Sahib !
You shall not meet with Meenay, Masands, Dhirmals, those who kill their infant daughters, or Ram Rai's.

ਪਠਹੁ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਕਰਿ ਨਿਤ ਗੁਰਬਾਨੀ । ਸਿੰਘਨਿ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਮਹਾਨੀ ।
ਆਪਸ ਬਿਖੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਕੋ ਧਰਨਾ । ਗੁਰ ਨਿੰਦਕ ਸ਼ੱਤ੍ਰੁਨਿ ਹਤਿ ਕਰਨਾ ॥੩੬॥
Always have love and recite Gurbani and perform selfless service to the Singhs. With [the Panth] have great love [for each other], and destroy those who slander the Guru.

ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਨਿ ਕੋ ਨਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਅੱਭਯਾਸਹੁ । ਨਹੀਂ ਤੁਰਕ ਪਰ ਉਰ ਬਿਸਵਾਸਹੁ ।
ਕੇਸਨ ਅਦਬ, ਨ ਕਛ ਬਿਨ ਰਹਿਨਾ । ਅਰਧ ਨਾਮ ਸਿੰਘਨਿ ਨਹਿਂ ਕਹਿਨਾ ॥੩੭॥
Always, with love, train with your weapons [Shastarvidiya], and do not ever trust a Turk. Always respect your Kes and always wear your Kachera. Do not call a Singh by his half name [without adding Singh].

Beautiful SarblohGranth Bani Recited

2010-04-09T21:26:00.000-07:00

Press play on the play button below to listen to this beautiful passage from Sri Sarbloh Granth recited by Baba Inderjit Singh Ji, student of the late Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranvale. This beautiful passage shows Guru Gobind Singh Ji's mastery of Jori [tabla] as in this passage he includes various notes that are played while being recited as kirtan. This is just a beautiful and rare passage.

The recording starts at at the end of the first line.

ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਪੁਨਯਾਕੀ ਸਾਨੀ ਤਾਲ ਫਿਰੰਗ ॥

ਭਗਤਿ ਵਛਲ ਪਦ ਕੰਜ ਰਮਾ ਪਤਿ
ਸੇਵ ਸਦਾ ਚਰਨਨ ਚਰਨਨ ਚਰਨਨ ਚਰਨਨ ॥ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ॥

ਗਾਵਤਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿਕ ਸਨਕਾਦਿਕ ਇੰਦ੍ਰਾਦਿਕ
ਸਰਨਨ ਸਰਨਨ ਸਰਨਨ ਸਰਨਨ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਤ ॥ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ॥

ਧਯਾਵਤ ਦੇਵ ਦੈਤਯ ਦਾਨਵ ਕੁਲਿ ਭੂਤ ਪ੍ਰੇਤ ਜਖ ਧਾਨ
ਬਰਨਨ ਬਰਨਨ ਬਰਨਨ ਬਰਨਨ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਤੁਅ ॥ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ॥

ਅਸ੍ਟਦਸ ਖਸ੍ਟ ਚਤੁਰ ਨਿਗਮਾਗਮ ਨੇਤਿ ਨੇਤਿ ਉਚਰਤਿ ਧਰਨੀਧਰ
ਭਰਨੰ ਭਰਨੰ ਭਰਨੰ ਭਰਨੰ ਬਿਸ੍ਵੰਭਰ ॥ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ ॥

ਮਮਮ: ਮਮਮ: ਮਮਮ: ਮਮਮ: ਮਮਮ: ॥੧॥੬੭॥੫੯੯॥੨੯੧੮॥

ਪਾਵਤ ਅਰਥ ਧਰਮ ਕਾਮ ਮੋਖ੍ਚਾਦਿਕ ਰਟੁਤ ਰਮਾਪਤਿ ਨਿਸਦਿਨ ਜੇ ਜੇ ਜੇ ॥

ਗੁਣਮਯ ਗੁਣਾਤੀਤਿ ਸਰਬਗਯੰ ॥ ਧਾ ਧਾ ਧਾ ਧਾ ਧਾ: ਧਾਰਤ ਹੀਯੈ ਜੇ ਜੇ ਜੇ ॥

ਆਵਾ ਗਵਨ ਮੁਚਿਤ ਸੰਸਯ ਨਹਿ ॥ ਆ ਆ ਆ ਆ: ਆਰਾਧਤ ਤੇ ਤੇ ਤੇ ॥

ਪਾਵਨ ਪਰਮ ਪੁਨੀਤਿ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰ ॥ ਗਾ ਗਾ ਗਾ ਗਾ: ਗੁਣ ਗੀਤ ਏ ਏ ਏ ॥

ਜਗ ਬੰਦਨ ਨੰਦ ਨੰਦਨ ਨੰਦ ਨੰਦਨ ਸੀਤ ਹਿਮ ਚੰਦਨ ॥

ਨੰਦ ਨੰਦਨ ਨੰਦ ਨੰਦਨ ਨੰਦ ਨੰਦਨ ਨੰਦ ਨੰਦਨ ॥

ਜਗ ਬੰਦਨ ਜਗ ਬੰਦਨ ਜਗ ਬੰਦਨ ਜਗ ਬੰਦਨ ਹੇ ਹੇ ਹੇ ਹੇ ॥੨॥੬੮॥੬੦੦॥੨੯੧੯॥

ਸੁਕ ਸਾਰਦ ਨਾਰਦ ਮੁਨਿ ਇੰਦ੍ਰਾ ਬਯਾਸ ਪਰਾਸਰ ਬਦਤਿ ਮਹਾਂ ਮੁਨਿ ॥

ਨੇਤਿ ਨੇਤਿ ਨਵਤਨ ਨਿਤ ਤੂਅ ਤੂਅ ਤੂਅ ਤੂਅ ਸਾ ਸਾ ਸਾ ਧਾ ॥

ਮਹਾਦੇਵ ਜਮਦਗਨ ਬਰੁਨ ਧ੍ਰੂਅ ਰਵਿ ਸਸਿ ਨਖਯਤ੍ਰ ਬਸੁਧਾ ਗਗਨੰ ॥

ਜਪਤਿ ਨਿਤਾਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰ ॥

ਜਗਤਾਗਰ ਇਵ ਇਵ ਇਵ ਇਵ ਰਾ ਰਾ ਰਾ ਰਾ ਧਾ ॥

ਗੋਰਖ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦ ਮਾਨੁਧਾਤਾ ਸੁਰਗ ਪਯਾਲ ਸੇਸ ਧਵਲ ਨਾਗੇ: ॥

ਰਟਤਿ ਜੁਗੋ ਜੁਗ ਅਜਹੂੰ ਲਿਵ ਲਿਵ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਤ ਧਾ ਧਾ ਧਾ ਧਾ ਧਾ: ॥

ਅਗਮ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬਈਕੁੰਠ ਨਾਥ ਸਰਗੁਨ ਲੀਲਾ ਜੇ ਗਾਵਤ,
ਭਗਤਿ ਸਕਤਿ ਜੁਤਿ ਸਿਮਿਰਤ ਤਰਤ ਅਪ੍ਰਯਾਸ ਭਵ ਨਿਧਿ ਤੇ ॥

ਚਰਨਾਂਬੁਜ ਚਰਨਾਂਬੁਜ ਚਰਨਾਂਬੁਜ ਚਰਨਾਂਬੁਜ ਬੋਹਿਥ ਗਹ ॥
ਮਿਟਤ ਤ੍ਰਈ ਤਾਪ ਤ੍ਰਿਬਯਾਧਾ ਆ ਆ ਆ ਆ ਧਾ ॥੩॥੬੯॥੬੦੧॥੨੯੨੦॥

- Sarbloh Granth, Vol. 2, Fifth Chapter, pg. 418-420

Historical Evidence for Dasam Guru Granth

2010-04-03T10:59:00.000-07:00

Bansavalinama is a book that was written by Kesar Singh Chibbar in 1769, which is 61 years after Guru Gobind Singh Ji left this world. It talks clearly about the status about Dasam Granth and quotes Dasam Granth throughout the book. On page 244 Kesar Singh explains the history of Guru-ship from Guru Nanak to the Guru Granth.

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ਸੁਣੋ ਭਾਈ ਸਿਖੋ । ਐਸਾ ਸੰਤ ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੁ ਜਾਨੋ । ਦਸੇ ਮਹਲ ਇਕ ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀ ਪਛਾਨੋ ।
Listen Sikh Brothers! Recognize Baba Nanak as a true Saint, this is truth. In the ten forms [10 Guru's], recognize Baba Nanak in all of them.

ਦਸਵਾਂ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਗੱਦੀ ਗੁਰਿਆਈ ਦੀ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੂੰ ਦੇ ਹੈ ਗਿਆ ।
The tenth King has given the Guruship to the Granth Sahib.

ਬਿਨਾਂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਕੋਈ ਹੋਰ ਨ ਜਾਣੇ, ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਹੈਨਿ ਦੁਇ ਸਕੇ ਭਾਈ ।
Without the Granth there is nothing else, the Granth Sahib has it's form in two brothers.

ਇਕ ਹੈ ਵਡਾ ਇਕ ਛੋਟਾ ਕਹਾਈ ।੨੬੫।
[Recognize] One as larger [brother, which is Adi Granth] and one as smaller [brother, Dasam Granth].

ਸੰਮਤੁ ਸੋਲ੍ਹਾ ਸੈ ਅਠਵੰਜਾ ਸੇ ਗਏ । ਤਬ ਆਦਿ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਜਿ ਜਨਮੁ ਲਏ ।
In 1658 Bikrami the Adi Granth took birth [was created].

ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਜੀ ਕੇ ਧਾਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜਨਮੁ ਹੈ ਧਾਰਾ ।
In the house of Guru Arjan Dev Ji the Granth Sahib took its birth.

ਦਾਇਆ ਸੀ ਭਾਈ ਗੁਰਦਾਸ, ਲਿਖਾਰੀ ਖਿਡਾਵਣਹਾਰਾ ।੨੬੬।
Bhai Gurdas, with the blessings [of Guru Arjan], was the scribe.

ਛੋਟਾ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਜੀ, ਜਨਮੇ ਦਸਵੇਂ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਕੇ ਧਾਮ ।
The smaller [brother] Granth, took birth in the Tenth King's house.

ਸੰਮਤੁ ਸਤਾਰਾਂ ਸੈ ਪਚਵੰਜਾ, ਬਹੁਤ ਖਿਡਾਵੇ-ਲਿਖਾਰੇ ਨਾਮ ।
In 1755 Bikrami [it was born], [Guru Ji wrote it] under many names [Das Gobind, Syaam, Ram, Kaal etc].

ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੂੰ ਸੀ ਪਿਆਰਾ । ਹੱਥੀ ਲਿਖਿਆ, ਖਿਡਾਇਆ ।
[Guru Gobind Singh] Sahib had much love for this scripture, He himself hand wrote it.

ਸਿਖਾਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਅਰਦਾਸੁ, ਜੀ ਅਗਲੇ ਨਾਲਿ ਚਾਹੀਏ ਰਲਾਇਆ ।੨੬੭।
Sikhs did a plea [towards Guru Gobind Singh] to merge Adi Granth with Dasam Granth.

ਬਚਨ ਕੀਤਾ, "ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਹੈ ਉਹੁ, ਏਹ ਅਸਾਡੀ ਹੈ ਖੇਡ ।"
[Guru Gobind Singh Ji] said, "Granth Sahib is the Adi, and [Dasam Grath] is my play."

ਨਾਲ ਨ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ਆਹਾ ਪਿਆਰਾ, ਕਉਨ ਜਾਣੇ ਭੇਦ ।
The wonderous beloved Guru Gobind Singh did not merge them together, who can understand this secret of Guru Sahib? [of why they were kept separate]

ਸੋ, ਦੋਨੋ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਭਾਈ ਗੁਰ ਕਰ ਜਾਨੋ ।
So, recognize both Granth Sahib's as Guru and brothers.

ਵਡਾ ਹੈ ਟਿਕਾ ਗੁਰੂ, ਗੁਟਕੇ-ਪੋਥੀਆਂ ਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਪੋਤ੍ਰੇ ਕਰਿ ਪਛਾਨੋ ।੨੬੮।
The larger [Adi Granth] received the Tika [Guruship], the smaller gutka-pothian recognize them as sons and grandson.

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On page 161 Kesar Singh explains another incident where a Sikh requested to Guru Gobind Singh to put Adi and Dasam Granth together.
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ਸੰਮਤੁ ਸਤਾਰਾਂ ਸੈ ਪਚਵੰਜੇ, ਸਿਖਾਂ ਬਿਨਤੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਅਗੇ ਸੀ ਕੀਤੀ ।
In 1755 Bikrami, Sikhs had done a plea in front of Sahib [Guru Gobind Singh].

"ਗਰੀਬ ਨਿਵਾਜ ! ਜੋ ਬਚਨ ਹੋਵੈ ਤਾਂ ਦੋਹਾਂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਿਲਦ ਇਕ ਚਹੀਐ ਕਰਿ ਲੀਤੀ ।"
"Oh protector of the poor!, If you make the commandment, we shall put both Granths in one cover [one Granth]."

ਸਾਹਿਬ ਬਚਨ ਕੀਤਾ: "ਆਦਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ । ਇਹ ਅਸਾਡੀ ਹੈ ਖੇਡ, ਜੁਦਾ ਰਹੇ ਮਨ ਮੰਥ ।"
Sahib [Guru Gobind Singh] said, "Adi Granth is Guru, this [Dasam Granth] is my play, they should remain separate, but recognize them as the same light"

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This has been written 61 years after Guru Gobind Singh Ji left this world and already we have extensive quotes from Dasam Granth and explanations of how Dasam Granth is Guru in his Bansavalinama. This writing clearly shows the mindset that was in the 1700's about Dasam Granth, which was that it should remain separate from Adi Granth yet retains similar status as the Adi Granth. Both are written by Guru Sahib and therefore both possess the same light, as Kesar Singh explains above, with the analogy of both Granths being brothers.

History shows that Dasam Granth has been ingrained in the Sikh Panth since the time of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The supporters against Dasam Granth refuse to accept any historical books such as, Gur Sobha (1711), Gurbilas (1751), Bansavalinama (1769), Mahima Prakash (1776), Prachin Panth Prakash (1804), Suraj Prakash (mid 1800s), Naveen Panth Prakash (late 1800s), which all mention the writings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Sikhs performing Aarti in front of Adi Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Dasam Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Nanak Prakash Translation - New Blog

2010-02-24T21:49:00.000-08:00

Please visit: http://sikhscriptures2english.blogspot.com/

This is an excellent new blog that has been started by Kamalpreet Singh from UK. It will be updated regularly and will be translations of Sri Nanak Prakash, which is the first section of Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth.

Sri Nanak Prakash is the section that deals with Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It has been praised by all traditional schools of Sikhi, including all Taksals (Damdami, Bhindran, Amritsarr), Nirmala Samparadya, Udasi Sampradya, Nihang Sampardaya and Hazuri Sikhs. To this date it is the main source of history in regards to Guru Nanak Dev Ji . Mind you this was written in the early 1800s.

The author, Kavi Santhok Singh Ji is from the Nirmala Sampradaya and has lineage that goes back to Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Please visit that blog because it will be updated regularly. Unfortantlely my blog will not be updated for the next 3-4 weeks as I will be busy.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Call to Arms - Suraj Prakash Granth

2010-02-18T15:33:00.000-08:00

The following is a passage from Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth written by Mahan Kavi Bhai Santhok Singh Ji. Kavi Ji describes a discourse by Guru Gobind Singh Ji towards the Khalsa Sangat. Guru Sahib outlines how Khasatriya Dharam [the warrior lifestyle] had declined in India which gave way for invaders [Turks] to enter India and commit horrendous atrocities. Guru Sahib then gives a call to arms to his followers.

The following should be taken in context however, because in the same granth [Suraj Prakash Granth] it talks about other Sikhs whose duty was not to maintain Khastriya Dharam, most noteably Bhai Ghanaiya Ji, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself takes away Bhai Ghanaiya Ji's talwar [sword] so that he may pursue his main calling which was to perform seva [selfless service]. In my humble opinion, I believe this discourse to be towards the Khalsa Fauj [Army] and not necessarily towards to entire Sikh Panth.

ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਸੂਰਜ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ - ਰੁਤ ੩, ਅਧਿਾਇ ੨੩
Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth - Rut 3, Chapter 23

ਯਾਂਤੇ ਸਰਬ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਸੁਨੀਅਹਿ । ਆਯੁਧ ਧਰਿਬੇ ਉਤੱਮ ਗੁਨੀਅਹਿ ।
The Guru then said to his Sikhs, "All of the Khalsa should listen [to this directive], carrying weapons is the highest action.
ਜਬਿ ਹਮਰੇ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕੋ ਆਵਹੁ । ਬਨਿ ਸੁਚੇਤ ਤਨ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਸਜਾਵਹੁ ।।੭।।
When you come to have my Darshan, adorn your body with weapons.

ਕਮਰ ਕਸਾ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਹੁ ਦਿਖਾਈ । ਹਮਰੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਇ ਅਧਿਕਾਈ ।
When showing yourself to me have your Kamar Kasa [waist band which holds weapons] tied, in such a way I shall be extremely happy.
ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਕੇਸ ਬਿਨ ਪਾਉ ਲਖਹੁ ਨਰ । ਕੇਸ ਧਰੇ ਤਬਿ ਆਧੋ ਲਖਿ ਉਰ ।।੮।।
Those men who do not have Kesh [unshorn hair] or Shastars [weapons], do not recognize those men as full men. Those who have Kesh [unshorn hair], recognize those as half-men.

ਕੇਸ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਜਬਿ ਦੋਨਹੁਂ ਧਾਰੇ । ਤਬਿ ਨਰੁ ਰੂਪ ਹੋਤਿ ਹੈ ਸਾਰੇ ।
Those who have adorned themselves with Kesh [unshorn hair] and Shastar [weapons], those men have attained their full form."
ਅਸ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇ ਸੁਨਿ ਕਰਿ । ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਪਰਸਤਿ ਆਯੁਧ ਧਰਿ ਧਰਿ ।।੯।।
After listening to this discourse by the Guru, Sikhs would come to the Guru adorning various weapons.

ਸਿੰਘ ਰੂਪ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਨ ਜੁਤਿ ਹੇਰੈਂ । ਹੋਤਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਬਡੇਰੈ ।
The appearance of a Singh [is complete] with weapons, when the Guru see's this He becomes extremely happy.
ਕਮਰ ਕਸੇ ਬਿਨ ਜੋ ਸਿਖ ਜਾਇ । ਤਿਸ ਪਰ ਰੁਖ ਨਹਿ ਕਰੈਂ ਕਦਾਇ ।।੧੦।।
Those Sikhs who went towards the Guru without wearing a Kamarkasa [waist band which holds weapons], the Guru would never look towards them.

Khalsa Dharam Shaastar

2010-02-04T11:45:00.000-08:00

The following is a passage from Khalsa Dharam Shaastar which is written by Bhai Avatar Singh Vahiria in 1914. Avatar Singh was a student of Bhai Khem Singh Ji Bedi. They were the main opposition of the British-educated version of the Singh Sabha which became the SGPC. The Khalsa Dharam Shaastar was written ahead of time before most challenges against orthodox thought in Sikhism were started in the early 1900s. It speaks openly about orthodox traditions which are still held today by Nihang, Nirmale, Udasi, and Hazuri Sikhs.

This post links with the previous post [Bhagauti Astotar Translation] because it explains the relationship between Devi/Chandi/Weapons. Avatar Singh also explains why Guru Gobind Singh Ji manifested the Devi [ref. Suraj Prakash Granth, Gurbilas Patshahi 10 etc], before he created the Khalsa. His thought does not differ with the katha in the previous post by Baba Inderjit Singh Ji.

Khalsa Dharam Shaastar page 16-18

ਸਿਖ ਮਤ ਵਿਚ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਤੱਖ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਥਵਾ ਗੁਰਾਂ ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦਾ ਹੈ । ਤਥਾ ਹੀ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਤੱਖ ਧੇਇ ਸਰੂਪ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਆਦਿਕ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਅਸਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਹੈ ।
In Sikhism, to view the [sargun] form of Akal Purkh you can look towards Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as well as Saints. Like this to the [sargun] form of Bhagvati [Devi/Chandi] for one to view weapons [shastar and astar].

ਭਗਵਤ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਪੁਲਿੰਗ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਮਹਿਮਾਂ ਸਭੋਾ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਆਦਿ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਤਥਾ ਦਸਮੇ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਲਖਮੀ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਮਾਤਾ ਦੀ ਦਸਮੇ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਤਥਾ ਲੋਹ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਨਾਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਵਿਚ ਹੈ ।
The vocabulary of praise of Bhagvat Akal Purkh in [Adi] Guru Granth Sahib is masculine, it is also present in the 10th King's scripture [Dasam Granth]. Furthermore the praise of Lakhmi, Bhagvati, Shakti, Mata [all forms of Adi Shakti] are present in the 10th King's scripture [Dasam Granth] as well as Loh Prakash Granth [Sri Sarbloh Granth Ji].

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਆਪ ਸਰਬ ਕਲਾ ਸਮਰਥ ਸਨ ਦੇਵੀ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਬਿਨਾ ਵੀ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਕਰਕੇ ਛੇਵੀ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਅਤੇ ਦਸਵੀ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਨੇ ਜੁੱਧ ਜੀਤੇ ਅਪਣੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇ ਅਰਾਧਨ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕੋਈ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀ ਸੀ ਪਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਦੀ ਰਚਨਾਵਿਚ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਦਾ ਤੇਜ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਇ ਕਰ ਉਸਦਾ ਪੰਥ ਦੀ ਇਮਾਰਤ ਵਿਚ ਗੱਚ ਲਾਣਾ ਸੀ ਸੋ ਉਹ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਜਗਮਾਨੀ ਕੈਸੀ ਹੇ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਇਸ ਬਚਨ ਤੋ ਸਿੱਧ ਹੈ:

Sri Guru Ji Maharaj, the mighty one possessing all powers, went to war without manifesting the Devi Bhagvati, the 6th King and 10th King went to war and attained victory, for themselves they had no need to manifest the Devi through rememberance, however, when the Khalsa of Akal Purkh was created the Shakti of Akal Purkh, which is Bhagvati, Her power was manifested for the foundations of the Panth which would be solid and powerful [talking about the Rudhra/Bir Ras that Her Shakti brings]. So the shakti of Akal Purkh is Bhagvati, Bhavani, Jagmani. The Great King [Guru Gobind Singh Ji]'s words will add clarification:

Then Avatar Singh quotes the following passage: [These lines of gurbani are from Krishnavatar in Sri Dasam Granth's Chaubis Avatar section. Krishna is at war with a very powerful person named Shakt Singh. He attains this name due to his devotion to Chandi [Shakti]. Shakt Singh is extremely powerful and even Krishna himself cannot destroy him with the help of other Gods. Krishna then has to perform extreme devotion towards Chandi for her to manifest. When Chandi manifests infront of Krishna she grants him the boon to destroy Shakt Singh. After that happens Krishna tells the people to do the following:]

ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥DOHRA

ਤਾ ਤੇ ਤੁਮਹੂੰ ਚੰਡ ਕੀ ਸੇਵ ਕਰਹੁ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥ ਜੀਤਨ ਕੋ ਬਰੁ ਦੇਇਗੀ ਅਰਿ ਤਬ ਲੀਜਹੁ ਘਾਇ ॥੧੩੨੫॥
Therefore you should also serve Chandi single-mindedly, which she will bestow the boon of victory and then you will be able to kill the enemy.1325.

ਜਾਗਤ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਜਗ ਜਲ ਥਲ ਰਹੀ ਸਮਾਇ ॥ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਸ਼ਨ ਹਰਿ ਰੂਪ ਮੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਨਿ ਰਹੀ ਠਹਰਾਇ ॥੧੩੨੬॥
She, whose gleaming light pervades in water, on plain and the whole world, the same is preset in Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in the form of three modes.1326.

ਸਵੈਯਾ ॥SWAYYA

ਜਾ ਕੀ ਕਲਾ ਬਰਤੈ ਜਗ ਮੈ ਅਰੁ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਕਲਾ ਸਭ ਰੂਪਨ ਮੈ ॥ ਅਰੁ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਕਲਾ ਬਿਮਲਾ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਕਮਲਾਪਤਿ ਕੇ ਕਮਲਾ ਤਨ ਮੈ ॥
She, whose power is present in the whole world and in all forms, whose power is present in Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshsmi,

ਪੁਨਿ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਕਲਾ ਗਿਰ ਰੂਖਨ ਮੈ ਸਸਿ ਪੂਖਨ ਮੈ ਮਘਵਾ ਘਨ ਮੈ ॥ ਤੁਮਹੂੰ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਨੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਕਲਾ ਜਗ ਮਾਨੀ ਕੋ ਧਯਾਨ ਕਰੋ ਮਨ ਮੈ ॥੧੩੨੭॥
And whose power is present in the mountain, tree, sun, moon, Indra and clouds also; you have not adored that Bhavani, therefore now meditate on Her.1327.
http://www.sridasam.org/dasam?Action=Page&p=911

After quoting Dasam Granth Bhai Avatar Singh says:

ਐਸੀ ਜਗਦੰਭਾ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਦੀ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਮਕ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਕਲਾ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਕਰਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨ ਦੁਵਾਰਾ ਅਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸਥਾਪਨ ਕੀਤਾ ।
In this way, the ferocious battlefield power of Bhavani was manifested and used as a Kirpan when preparing Amrit.

Note: Avatar Singh is referring to when the Devi appeared before Guru Gobind Singh Ji and gave Her dagger [karad] to Guru Gobind Singh Ji for use in the Amrit Sanchaar [ref Suraj Prakash and Puratan Rehatnamas]. Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji also confirmed this with me.

Bhagauti Astotar Translation

2010-01-28T22:11:00.000-08:00

The 'Bhagauti Astotar' Paat is a very rare passage which appears in various original Dasam Granth Saroops [ref Gurmat Martand, pg. 734, vol. 2]. The published Dasam Granth by SGPC nowadays does not include Bhagauti Astotar, however it has been kept in the hearts of Nihang Singhs as they have kept memorized, and since 1998 has appeared in Budha Dal Gutkas. Note: The Budha Dal Gutka does have some differences to the version I am putting up here. The version that is below is from the Hazur Sahib Das Granthi Gutka as well as Gurmat Martand, which was published in the early 1900s. The Budha Dal Gutka version does have a few more lines than this version and additions will be posted in due time with the translation of that version.

I had the blessed opportunity of spending time with one of the Panth's great scholars, Baba Inderjit Singh Ji, student of Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranvale. I recorded his short katha [discourse] on Bhagauti Astotar. Baba Ji also covers the main concept of Bhagauti and how Bhagauti relates to Devi/Chandi and if there is a difference. Press play below to here Babaji's katha.

ੴ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹਿ ਹੈਂ ॥ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ ॥ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧੦ ॥
One Nondual Vahiguru, Who is always Victorious. With the help of Sri Bhagauti. [Written by] The 10th King

ਨਮੋ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗੌਤੀ ਬਢੇਲੀ ਸਰੋਹੀ ॥ ਕਰੇਂ ਏਕ ਤੇ ਦ੍ਵੈ ਸੁਭਟ ਹਾਥ ਸੋਹੀ ॥
Salutations to the highest Sword, the cutting Sirohi [type of Sword]. Making two from one [decapitating], the warrior who holds You in their hand is victorious !

ਨਮੋ ਲੋਹ ਕੀ ਪੁਤ੍ਰਿਕਾ ਝਲ ਝਲੰਤੀ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਜੀਭ ਜ੍ਵਾਲਾਮੁਖੀ ਜਯੋ ਬਲੰਤੀ ॥
Salutations to the strip of iron which flashes so brightly ! Salutations to the One who spits fire from the mouth [reference to the blinding, flaming appearance form of the Devi]

ਮਹਾਂ ਪਾਨ ਕੀ ਬਾਨ ਗੰਗਾ ਤਰੰਗੀ ॥ ਭਿਰੇ ਸਾਮੁਹੇ ਮੋਖ ਦਾਤੀ ਅਭੰਗੀ ॥
In that great hand [which takes the sword], it moves like the River Ganga. The one who falls in front of you is granted salvation !

ਨਮੋ ਤੇਗ ਤਰਵਾਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਖੱਗ ਖੰਡਾ ॥ ਮਹਾਂ ਰੁਦ੍ਰ ਰੂਪਾ ਬਿਰੂਪਾ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡਾ ॥
Salutations to the Tegh ! Talvaar ! The highest Khanda ! Ferocious and vicious both with and without form [without form is referring to Adi Shakti]

ਮਹਾਂ ਤੇਜ ਖੰਡਾ ਦੁਖੰਡਾ ਦੁਧਾਰਾ ॥ ਸਭੇ ਸ਼ਤ੍ਰ ਬਨ ਕੋ ਮਹਾਂ ਭੀਮ ਆਰਾ ॥
[Salutations] to the extremely sharp double edged Khanda, which slices all the enemies like a great saw

ਮਹਾਂ ਕਾਲਿਕਾ ਕਾਲ ਕੋ ਕਾਲ ਹੰਤੀ ॥ ਮਹਾਂ ਅਸਤ੍ਰ ਤੂਹੀ ਤੂਹੀ ਸ਼ਤ੍ਰ ਹੰਤੀ ॥
Salutations to Maha Kaalika who is the destroyer of time, you are the great Projectile Weapons (Firearms, Chakra, Arrows) and the killer of enemies !

ਮਹਾਂ ਕਾਲ ਕੀ ਲਾਟ ਵਿਕਰਾਲ ਭੀਮੰ ॥ ਬਹੀ ਤੱਛ ਮੁੱਛੰ ਕਰੇ ਸਤ੍ਰ ਕੀਮੰ ॥
[You are] the master over Death, [You are] most dreadful and gigantic. Grabbing the enemies by the mustache You make mincemeat out of them !

ਮਹਾਂ ਤੇਜ ਕੀ ਤੇਜਤਾ ਤੇਜ ਵੰਤੀ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਜਾ ਖੰਡਨੀ ਦੰਡਨੀ ਸਤ੍ਰ ਹੰਤੀ ॥
The great brilliance of the One who is luminosity itself ! Destroyer of creation ! Killer of those enemies deserving punishment !

ਮਹਾਂ ਵੀਰ ਵਿਦਯਾ ਮਹਾਂ ਭੀਮ ਰੂਪੰ ॥ ਮਹਾਂ ਭੀਰ ਮੈ ਧੀਰ ਦਾਤੀ ਸਰੂਪੰ ॥
The knowledge of the great warriors, of a greatly terrifying form ! Whose very form gives resolute forbearance to those of great cowardice !

ਤੁਹੀ ਸੈਫ ਪੱਟਾ ਮਹਾਂਕਾਟ ਕਾਤੀ ॥ ਅਨੁਗ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੋ ਅਭੈ ਦਾਨ ਦਾਤੀ ॥
You are the Saif [straight sword], the Great Flame ! the Kaati [type of curved sword]! You bless your servants with the gift of fearlessness !

ਜੋਉੂ ਮਯਾਨ ਤੇ ਵੀਰ ਤੋ ਕੋ ਸੜੱਕੈ ॥ ਪਰਲੈ ਕਾਲ ਕੇ ਸਿੰਧੁ ਬੱਕੈ ਕੜੱਕੈ ॥
Which when unsheathed by the warrior it makes crackling sounds and explosive sounds in the ‘ocean’ of death and destruction !

ਧਸੈ ਖੇਤ ਮੇਂ ਹਾਥ ਲੈ ਤੋਹਿ ਸੂਰੇ ॥ ਭਿਰੇ ਸਾਮੁਹੇ ਸਿੱਧ ਸਾਵੰਤ ਪੂਰੇ ॥
When in hand in the battlefield you penetrate the enemies ! In such a manner [You] are fighting in front of the powerful warriors !

ਸਮਰ ਸਾਮੁਹੇ ਸੀਸ ਤੋ ਪੈ ਚੜ੍ਹਾਵੈ ॥ ਮਹਾਂ ਭੂਪ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਔਤਰੈ ਰਾਜ ਪਾਵੈ ॥
[The one] who, in war, places his head before You. [They shall become] a great King and in the next life will attain a Kingdom as well.

ਮਹਾਂ ਭਾਵ ਸੋਂ ਜੋ ਕਰੈ ਤੋਰ ਪੂਜੰ ॥ ਸਮਰ ਜੀਤ ਕੈ ਸੂਰ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਹੈ ਅਦੂਜੰ ॥
With great love those who worship You ! Those warriors achieve victory on the battle field and get liberated !

ਤੁਮੈ ਪੂਜਹੈਂ ਬੀਰ ਬਾਨੈਤ ਛਤ੍ਰੀ ॥ ਮਹਾਂ ਖੜਗਧਾਰੀ ਮਹਾਂ ਤੇਜ ਅਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
The Great Kshtriya warriors, in their uniform, worship you. [You are] the Great Sword-bearer and the ferocious Shastradhari [weapon-bearer] Warrior !

ਪੜ੍ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਾਤ ਅਸਤ੍ਰੋਤ ਯਾ ਕੋ ॥ ਕਰੈ ਰੁਦ੍ਰ ਕਾਲੀ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਤਾ ਕੋ ॥
Whosoever repeats this Astotar (with love) in the early morning, Rudra [Shiv Ji] and Kali both salute you !

ਰੁਧਰ ਮੱਜਨੀ ਬਿੰਜਨੀ ਹੈ ਸਗੌਤੀ ॥ ਸਦਾ ਜੈ ਸਦਾ ਜੈ ਸਦਾ ਜੈ ਭਗੌਤੀ ॥
[Salutations to the] one bathed in blood! Oh flesh eating one ! Your victory is eternal ! Your victory is eternal ! Your victory is eternal oh Bhagauti !

ਸਦਾ ਦਾਹਨੇ ਦਾਸ ਕੇ ਦਾਨ ਦੀਜੈ ॥ ਗੁਰੂ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਕੀ ਰੱਖ ਕੀਜੈ ॥
Always bless your servant with the blessing of being in their right hand ! The King Guru Gobind [Singh] keeps Your presence !

Baba Deep Singh Shaheed - ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਕੀ ਕਥਾ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਗ

2010-01-26T13:53:00.000-08:00

Today, Janurary 26 is the janamdin (birthday) anniversary of Nihang Baba Deep Singh Shaheed. From Here is a passage written in Naveen Panth Prakash, written by Giani Gian Singh in 1880 AD about the story of Baba Deep Singh Shaheed Nihang Tarna Dal Vale.

ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ਾਹੀਦ ਕੀ ਗਾਥਾ ਸੁਨੋ ਉਦਾਰ । ਧਰਮ ਜੁੱਧ ਕਰਿ ਸਿਰ ਦਯੋ ਥਯੋ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਵਿਚਾਰ ।
Oh world listen to the story of Shaheed Deep Singh, For Dharam Judh he gave his head, contemplate how he attained martyrdom.

ਮਿਸਲ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਨ ਕਾ ਸਰਦਾਰੈਂ ॥ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਜਲੰਧਰ ਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਦੁਕੋਹੇ । ਕੇਰ ਹੁਤੋ ਸੰਧੂ ਜਟ ਵੋਹੇ ।੮।
Baba Deep Singh was the leader of the Misal Shaheedan, He was born near the town of Jalandar at Dukohe, and was a Sandhu Jatt.

ਅਧਿਕ ਦਮਦਮੇਂ ਰਹਿ ਤਲਵੰਡੀ । ਹੁਤੋ ਬੀਰ ਬਰ ਬਲੀ ਘਮੰਡੀ ।
He would remain at Damdama Sahib in Talwandi. He was a great and brave warrior.

ਸੁਨਿ ਬੇਅਦਬੀ ਬਹੁ ਗੁਰੁਦ੍ਵਾਰੈਂ ।ਚੰਡੀ ਚਢੀ ਤਾਂਹਿ ਅਤਿ ਭਾਰੈਂ ।੯।
When hearing about the disrespect at the Gurdrawa [Harimandar], The spirit of Chandi arose within him.

ਸੁਨਿ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਾਠ ਅਖੰਡ ਕਰਾਯੋ । ਹਮਨ ਕਰਯੋ ਕੰਗਨਾ ਬੰਧਵਾਯੋ ।
Baba Ji organized an Akhand Paat and completed a Havan [before heading towards the battle] and tied a wedding bracelet around his wrist [a preparation for martyrdom as death is seen as a merging with their beloved Lord]

The battle that ensued was quite ferocious.

ਬਿਲੱਛ ਲੱਛ ਸਾਯਕਾ ਸਪੱਛ ਸਾਂਪ ਸੇ ਫਿਰੈਂ ।
Arrows, Battle standards, and Double edged swords move throughout the battle field like snakes.

Giani Gian Singh continues to describe the greatness of Baba Deep Singh Ji by saying,

ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੂ ਮਹੀਪ ਪੰਥ ਮੈਂ ਤਹਾਂ । ਜਿਤੈ ਪਰੰਤ ਦੌੜ ਕੈ ਕਰੰਤ ਚੌੜ ਹੈ ਮਹਾਂ ।
Shahid Deep Singh was the great king of the Panth ! Wherever he ran he caused great destruction [to the enemy forces]

Giani Ji later on speaks about the famous event where Baba Ji lost his head in battle.

ਚਲੀ ਤੇਗ ਅਤਿ ਬੇਗ ਸੈਂ । ਦੁਹੂੰ ਕੇਰ ਬਲ ਵਾਰ । ਉਤਰ ਗਏ ਸਿਰ ਦੁਹੁੰ ਕੇ, ਪਰਸ ਪਰੈਂ ਇਕ ਸਾਰ ।੫੬।
The sword moved very quickly from both warriors [Baba Ji and his enemy]. Because of the strikes were at the same time, both of the warriors heads came off.

ਨਿਜ ਸਿਰ ਬਾਮ ਹਾਥਿ ਨਿਜ ਧਾਰਾ । ਦਹਿਨੇ ਹਾਥਿ ਤੇਗ ਖਰ ਧਾਰਾ ।
His head was picked up and placed on his left hand, and with his right hand he held his sword.

When the Jatha of Singhs arrived at Amritsar at the Ramsar sarovar the cries of victory were heard.

ਫਤੇ ਗਜਾਈ ਊਚਿ ਉਚਰ ਕੈ । ਅਏ ਬਿਵਾਨ ਦੇਵ ਗਨ ਲੈ ਕੈ । ਸੁਮਨ ਸੁਮਨ ਬਰਖੇ ਹਰਖੈ ਕੈ ।੬੬।
The loud cries of victory were yelled ! Extremely happy the Gods and Goddesses came to greet them and were dropping flowers like rain [upon the warriors]

ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਕੀ ਗਾਥਾ ਸੁਨਿ ਸੁਨਿ । ਧੰਨਯ ਧੰਨਯ ਸਭਿ ਕੈਹੈਂ ਪੁਨ ਪੁਨ ।੧੦੩।
Oh listen to the story of [Baba] Deep Singh Shaheed. Everyone over and over again cries, [Baba ji is] Blessed Blessed !

The form of Sarbloh Avatar - Passage from Sarbloh Granth

2010-01-19T20:38:00.000-08:00

This passage is from the fifth chapter of Sri Sarbloh Granth. The start of the fifth chapter begins with the defeat of the Gods and Goddesses by the demon Beerajnaad. Their plea to Mahakal for protection and help is answered and from Mahakal comes the avatar called Sarbloh. Sarbloh avatar has been described by some kathavachiks/prachariks as being made from All Metal. This passage shows more clearly what Sarbloh Avatar looked like in the age of Satyug, the age in which these events take place.

A thanks to the various Singhs to helped me to translate this difficult piece from Sri Sarbloh Granth.

Sarbloh Granth Steek, Chp. 5, Vol. II, page 30

ਅਥ ਸਰੂਪ ਅਨੁਮਾਨ ਕਥਤੇ ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਛੰਤ ਦੀਪਕ ਤ੍ਵ ਬਲ ॥
Now begins the description of the Form [of Sri Sarbloh Avatar]
Bisanpad Chant Deepak [type of verse]

With your Power

ਸੀਸ ਸੁਹਾਵਨੁ ਚਕ੍ਰ ਸੀਸ ਸੁਹਾਵਨੁ ਚਕ੍ਰ ਹੇ ਅਤਿ ਉਤੰਗ ਖਗ ਬਕ੍ਰ ਹੇ ਦੀਰਘ ਭੀਮ ਕਰਾਲ ॥
Adorning a beautiful quoit on the head ! Adorning a beautiful quoit on the head !
Holding a very large Kharag, Oh the appearance is so ferocious !

ਕੇਸ ਛੁਟੇ ਸਰ ਸੇਲ ਕੇਸ ਛੁਟੇ ਸਰ ਸੇਲ ਹੇਘੁੰਘਰਾਰੇ ਕਚ ਸੇਲ ਹੇ ਮੁਨਜਨੀਕ ਚਖੁ ਲਾਲ ॥
With hair open and sharp as spears ! Oh the hair is open and sharp as spears !
The hair is curly ! The red eyes are that of gun barrels !

ਨਾਵਕ ਪਲਕ ਅਨਯਾਰ ਨਾਵਕ ਪਲਕ ਅਨਯਾਰ ਹੇ ਤੁਪਕ ਨਾਸਿਕ ਗ਼ਾਰ ਹੇ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਚਰਮ ਮੁਖ ਖਾਲ ॥
With eyelashes like broad-head arrowheads ! Oh the eyelashes like broad-head arrowheads !
The nostrils are the barrels of a gun ! Oh the mouth and ears are those of Shields !

ਰਦਨ ਕਟਾਰਨ ਦਾੜ ਰਦਨ ਕਟਾਰਨ ਦਾੜ ਹੇ ਖੰਜਰ ਬਾਕ ਦੁਧਾਰ ਹੇ ਖੰਡਾ ਜੀਹ ਬਿਸਾਲ ॥
The teeth and beard are sharp Punch Daggers [katars], Oh the teeth and beard are sharp Punch Daggers !
The speech is a dagger ! Oh the tounge is a double edged sword [khanda] !

ਹਸਤ ਤੁਫੰਗ ਨਖ ਢਾਰ ਹਸਤ ਤੁਫੰਗ ਨਖ ਢਾਰ ਹੇ ਸਾਯਕ ਅੰਗੁਲਿਯ ਫਾਰ ਹੇ ਨਖ ਸਿਖ ਬਯਾਘ੍ਰ ਖੰਕਾਲ ॥੧੬੮॥੬੬॥੨੩੮੫॥
The hands are guns and the nails are shields ! Oh the hands are guns and the nails are shields !
The fingers are arrowheads ! Oh what a ferocious force with nails and a head like a lion !

ਜੰਘ ਪਾਦ ਭੁਜਦੰਡ ਜੰਘ ਪਾਦ ਭੁਜਦੰਡ ਹੇ ਦੀਰਘ ਮੇਰੁ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡ ਹੇ ਸ੍ਵਾਸਾ ਤਜਿਤ ਜ੍ਵਾਲ ॥
The legs, lotus feet, and great arms ! Oh the legs, lotus feet and great arms !
The reflection/effect of His presence is as massive a mountain ! From the breathe comes fire !

ਉਦਰ ਪ੍ਰਿਸ੍ਟਿ ਗਿਰ ਕੰਦ੍ਰ ਉਦਰ ਪ੍ਰਿਸ੍ਟਿ ਗਿਰ ਕੰਦ੍ਰ ਹੇ ਬਜਰੰਗੀ ਹੇਮ ਮੰਦ੍ਰਿ ਹੇ ਕਰਦ ਤਿੱਛ ਰੋਮਾਲ ॥
His back is as big as a mountain and His stomach is like a cave ! Oh His back is as big as a mountain and His stomach is like a cave !
The body is strong like the Himalaya Mountains ! The hair across His body are sharp small daggers !

ਭਾਨੁ ਭਯਾਨਕ ਚੱਛੁ ਭਾਨੁ ਭਯਾਨਕ ਚੱਛੁ ਹੇ ਬਯਾਘ੍ਰਨਾਦ ਬਲ ਜੱਛ ਹੇ ਤੱਛਕ ਬਾਸੁਕਿ ਬਯਾਲ ॥
The ferocious eyes are burning like the sun! Oh the ferocious eyes are burning like the sun!
Even the Tachak and Vasik [great powerful snake warriors] worship Your great power !

ਬਿਸ੍ਵਰੂਪ ਮਹਾਕਾਲ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਰੂਪ ਮਹਾਕਾਲ ਹੇ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਭਏ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਹੇ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਮਮ ਪਾਲ ॥੧੬੯॥੬੭॥੨੩੮੬॥
The creator of the World is the Destroyer of Death! The creator of the World is the Destroyer of Death!
The Protector of the World has come! Oh Sri Sarbloh, the Protector of the World !

ਅਦਭੁਤ ਰੂਪ ਅਨੂਪ ਅਦਭੁਤ ਰੂਪ ਅਨੂਪ ਹੇ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਬਿਸ੍ਵ ਸ੍ਵਰੂਪ ਹੇ ਬਿਸ੍ਵੰਭਰ ਜਗਦੀਸ ॥
Possessing a Wonderful Form It cannot be put to words! Oh Possessing a Wonderful Form It cannot be put to words!
Taking the Form of the World, He is the Protector of the World, oh Lord of the World !

ਦੁਸ੍ਟ ਦਲਨ ਖਲ ਗੰਜ ਦੁਸ੍ਟ ਦਲਨ ਖਲ ਗੰਜ ਹੇ ਗਰਬ ਪ੍ਰਹਾਰ ਭਯ ਭੰਜ ਹੇ ਜਗਕਰਤਾ ਬਿਸ੍ਵੀਸ ॥
Destroyer the enemies, Oh you are the destroyer of the enemies!
You destroy the proud ! You destroy fear ! Oh The doer of the World ! Lord of the World !

ਮੰਗਲ ਕਰਨ ਸਦੀਵ ਮੰਗਲ ਕਰਨ ਸਦੀਵ ਹੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸੁਧਾ ਸਜੀਵ ਹੇ ਪੂਰਨ ਬਿਸ੍ਵੇਬੀਸ ॥
You are constantly in Bliss , Oh You are constantly in bliss!
You are the highest of Amrits, accept this with full confidence!

ਚਿਰੰਜੀਵ ਚਿਰਜੀਵ ਚਿਰੰਜੀਵ ਚਿਰਜੀਵ ਹੇ ਘਟ ਘਟ ਬਾਸੀ ਪੀਵ ਹੇ ਪੁਰਖੋੂਤਮ ਖਲ ਪੀਸ ॥੧੭੦॥੬੮॥੨੩੮੭॥
You are everlasting ! Oh You are everlasting !
You are the Master of all your creation [in all the parts] ! Most revered ! The destroyer of ignorance !

Suraj Prakash Mangal Recitation before Katha

2010-01-09T14:23:00.001-08:00

Sant Mahapursh from all traditional sampradyas always have rectied this manglacharan before they began their katha. It is from various portions of the Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth, and you can hear it often when listening to Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranvale, Sant Kartar Singh Bhindranvale, Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranvale, Sant Hari Singh Randhave Vale, Nirmale Mahapursh and Nihang Mahapursh like the late Jathedar Akali Baba Santha Singh Ji, who's audio is also included in this post.

To Listen to the recitation of this Mangal by the late Jathedar of Budha Dal, Baba Santha Singh Ji, click the play button below.

ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਦ ਪੰਕਜ ਬੰਦਨ । ਸਿਮਰੋਂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੋਖ ਨਿਕੰਦਨ ।
I pay salutations to the Lotus Feet of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I remember the destroyer of pain, Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji.

ਅਮਰਦਾਸ ਗੁਰ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਧਯਾਵੌਂ । ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਵੌਂ ।।੯੮।।
In my heart I focus upon Guru Amardaas, I sing the praises of Sri Guru Ramdaas Ji.

ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਰਜਨ ਬਿਘਨਨਿ ਕੇ ਨਾਸ਼ਕ । ਹਰਿਗੁਬਿੰਦ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਸੁਮਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਕ ।
Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji is the destroyer of obstacles, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib eminates the right thinking

ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਹਰਿਰਾਇ ਨਮੋ ਕਰ ਜੋਰੀ । ਗੁਰੁ ਹਰਿਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਮਨਾਇ ਬਹੋਰੀ ।।੯੯।।
To Sri Guru Harrai I fold my hands in salutations, I focus my attention to Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib.

ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਪਰਮ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲਾ । ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਬਿਸਾਲਾ ।
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur is the most merciful, Sri Guru Gobind Singh is without end.

ਧਰੌਂ ਧਰਾ ਪਰ ਪੁਨ ਪੁਨ ਸੀਸਾ । ਬੰਦੋ ਬਾਰ ਬਾਰ ਜਗਦੀਸ਼ਾ ।।੧੦੦।।
Upon the ground I place my head over and over again, to the Lord of the World I give my salutations over and over again.

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਉਤਰਾਰਧ ਅਧਯਾਯ ੫੭, ਜਿਲਦ ੪
Sri Gur Nanak Prakash [first section of Gurpratap Suraj Granth], Section Two, Chapter 57

ਜਿਸ ਮਹਿਂ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਗਯਾਨ ਹੈ ਮਾਣਿਕ ਭਗਤਿ ਵਿਰਾਗ ।
ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਉਦਧਿ ਬੰਦੋਂ ਕਰਿ ਅਨੁਰਾਗ ।।੧।।
Sri Guru Granth Sahib is an ocean, in which the form of wisdom is Amrit, and the form of devotion and spirtual longing is the Jewel, with love I salute it

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਪੂਰਬਾਰਧ ਅਧਯਾਯ ੫੯
Sri Gur Nanak Prakash [first section of Gurpratap Suraj Granth], Section One, Chapter 59

ਕਹਾ ਬੁੱਧਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੁੱਛ ਹਮਾਰੀ ॥ ਬਰਨ ਸਕੈ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਜੁ ਤਿਹਾਰੀ ॥
Lord, how can my worthless intellect, Narrate your splendour?

ਹਮ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਕਰ ਸਿਫਤ ਤੁਮਾਰੀ ॥ ਆਪ ਲੇਹੁ ਤੁਮ ਕਥਾ ਸੁਧਾਰੀ ॥੩॥
Despite my wish to sing Your praises, I am unable to do so. You may amend the story (which I am going to narrate).(3)

ਦਸਮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ, ਅੰਗ ੧੧੧
Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib, limb 111

Recognize Your True Self - Passage from Sarbloh Granth

2010-01-03T19:17:00.000-08:00

ਜਲ ਤਰੰਗ ਭੇਦ ਕਛੁ ਨਾਹਿਨ ਜੀਵ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪਰਮਾਤਮ ਲਹਿੱਯੇ ॥
ਬ੍ਰਹਮਹਿ ਜੀਵ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮਹਿ ਸਾਗਰ ਬੂੰਦ ਬੂੰਦ ਸਿੰਧੁ ਅਹਿੱਯੇ ॥

There is no difference between a wave and the water from which it emerges, recognize Jiva, Braham and Parmatma to be the same
Braham is indeed Jiva and Jiva is indeed Parbraham, just as the drop is the ocean and the ocean is the drop

[Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib, Vol. II, Pg. 530]

ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥
O my mind, you are the embodiment of the Divine Light - recognize your own origin.

[Sri Adi Guru Granth Sahib, Pg. 441]

Tribute to Patshahi 10 - Passage from Suraj and Dasam Granth

2009-12-23T16:54:00.000-08:00

In memory of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Avatarpurb

Sri Gurpratap Suraj Granth is the great historical scripture written by Kavi [poet] Santhok Singh Ji. The passage describes the avatar [birth/manifestation] of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in this world. After the passage from Suraj Granth there is a small passage from Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, written by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji describing why He came into this world.

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਸੂਰਜ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ, ਰਾਸ ੧੨, ਅਧਿਆਇ ੧੨
Sri Gurpratap Suraj Granth, Raas 12, Chapter 12

ਸ੍ਵੈਯਾ

ਗਨ ਮੰਗਲ ਕ ਗੁਰ ਮੰਗਲ ਰੂਪ, ਮਹਾਂ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹਨਿ ਕੇ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹੂ ।
ਸਭਿ ਤੇਜਨਿ ਕੇ ਅਤਿ ਤੇਜ ਦਿਪੈਂ, ਸਭਿ ੳਜਨ ੳਜ, ਗਰੂਰਨਿ ਗਾਹੂ ।
ਸ਼ੁਭ ਆਦਿ ਮ੍ਰਿਜਾਦ ਟਿਕਾਵਨਿ ਕੋ, ਬਿਗਸਾਵਨਿ ਸੰਤਨਿ ਕੋ, ਰਿਪੁ ਦਾਹੂ ।
ਤੁਰਕਾਨਿ ਤਰੂ ਜਰ ਨਾਸ਼ਨਿ ਕੋ ਅਵਤਾਰ ਉਦਾਰ ਲਯੋ ਜਗ ਮਾਂਹੂ ।।੧।।

[Guru Gobind Singh Ji] is the bliss within all bliss, the greatest inspiration out of all inspiration.
[Their] glory shines brighter than all others, the greatest power out of all powerful beings and the destoryer of the egotistical.
[Guru Gobind Singh Ji] lays down the primordial [aad] pure way of life, gives bliss to saints, and destroys the enemies.
[Guru Gobind Singh Ji] is the destroyer of the roots of the tree of the Turks, has taken the highest avtar [birth/manifestation] in this world. (1)

ਸਰਦੂਲ ਕਿ ਤੂਲ ਅਭੂਲ ਭਏ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਕੂਲ ਨਦੀ ਗਿਰ ਰਾਜਨਿ ਕੋ ।
ਹਿੰਦਵਾਇਨ ਤੀਰਥ ਪਾਵਨ ਕੋ ਥਿਰਤਾਵਨ ਕੋ ਅਘ ਮਾਂਜਨ ਕੋ ।
ਸਰਬੋਤਮ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਸਤੇਜ ਅਮੇਜ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਸਾਜਨ ਕੋ ।
ਕਵਿ ਸਿੰਘ ਕਹੈ ਅਵਿਤਾਰ ਭਯੋ ਹਮ ਜੈਸੇ ਗਰੀਬ ਨਿਵਾਜਨ ਕੋ ।।੨।।

[Guru Gobind Singh Ji] walked like a lion against the flow of the river of hate of the Hill Kings, You did not make the mistake of the tree and passively stay seated.
You are the purifier of the tiraths [pilgrimages] of the Hindus, You made [existence of] Hindu [Dharam] stable, and You are the destroyer of sins !
The highest order, the Khalsa Panth, was created by You ! You did not stay separate from the Panth, You became apart of it [the Khalsa] Yourself !
Kavi Santhok Singh says, Guru Gobind Singh Ji took avatar [birth/manifestation] to give glory to the meek, like us! (2)

ਸਭਿ ਨਿੰਦਕ ਮੋਦ ਕਮੋਦਨਿ ਕੋ ਬਨ, ਦੰਭ ਉਲੂਕ ਦੁਰੇ ਸਮੁਦਾਏ ।
ਭਗਤੀ ਅਤਿ ਆਤਪ ਕੋ ਬਿਸਤਾਰਨਿ ਤਾਰਨ ਸੋ ਗਰਬੀ ਨ ਦਿਸਾਏ ।
ਪਸਰਯੋ ਅੰਧਕਾਰ ਅਧਰਮ ਮਹਾਂਦਿਢ, ਏਕਹੀ ਬਾਰ ਸੁ ਦੀਨਿ ਪਲਾਏ ।
ਸਮ ਸੂਰਜ ਕੇ ਅਵਿਤਾਰ ਭਯੋ, ਹਮ ਸੇ ਜਨ ਪੰਕਜ ਕੋ ਬਿਕਸਾਏ ।।੩।।

He [Guru Gobind Singh] cut down all the slanders as if there were a jungle of flowers that blossom at night. The owls of hypocrisy went all went hiding.
He shined and spread the sunlight of devotion [bhagati] and the egotistical beings, like stars, were no where to be seen !
The great darkness of unrighteousness [Adharam], which was spread over the whole world, was in one moment destroyed him Him !
Guru Gobind Singh ji's avatar [birth manifestation] was like that sun; his blessings let his lotus-flower like followers blossom ! (3)

Bachitar Natak, Sri Dasam Granth Sahib http://www.sridasam.org/dasam?Action=Page&p=138

ਹਮ ਇਹ ਕਾਜ ਜਗਤ ਮੋ ਆਏ ॥ ਧਰਮ ਹੇਤ ਗੁਰਦੇਵਿ ਪਠਾਏ ॥
I have been sent into this world by the Preceptor-Lord to propagate Dharma (righteousness).

ਜਹਾਂ ਤਹਾਂ ਤੁਮ ਧਰਮ ਬਿਥਾਰੋ ॥ ਦੁਸਟ ਦੋਖੀਅਨਿ ਪਕਰਿ ਪਛਾਰੋ ॥੪੨॥
The Lord asked me to spread Dharma, and vanquish the tyrants and evil-minded persons. 42.

ਯਾਹੀ ਕਾਜ ਧਰਾ ਹਮ ਜਨਮੰ ॥ ਸਮਝ ਲੇਹੁ ਸਾਧੂ ਸਭ ਮਨਮੰ ॥
I have taken birth of this purpose, the saints should comprehend this in their minds.

ਧਰਮ ਚਲਾਵਨ ਸੰਤ ਉਬਾਰਨ ॥ ਦੁਸਟ ਸਭਨ ਕੋ ਮੂਲ ਉਪਾਰਨ ॥੪੩॥
[I have been born] to spread Dharma, and protect saints, and root out tyrants and evil-minded persons.43.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji giving Sermon to Sangat - Passage from Suraj Prakash

2009-12-17T23:15:00.001-08:00

Below is a discussion between Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji and the congregation. This is just before Sri Guru Ji is about to ascend to Sach Khand [the realm of Truth]. This is from Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth, which is a historical writing by Kavi [poet] Santhok Singh Ji. It can be easily said to be the most used book from where Gyanis, Kathavachiks [one's who give discourse] and Vidans [scholars] get their knowledge of Sikh history from.

ਸੁਨਤਿ ਖਾਲਸੇ ਕੀਨਸਿ ਬਿਨਤੀ । ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ! ਹਮ ਸਭਿ ਕੇ ਮਨ ਗਿਨਤੀ
ਨੌ ਪਤਿਸ਼ਾਹਿ ਅੰਤ ਕੋ ਸਾਰੇ । ਸੰਗਤਿ ਲਰ ਪਕਰਾਇ ਉਦਾਰੇ ।੭।

The gathering of Khalsa asked a request, ‘Oh Lord, within our mind we have calculated that, from the first to the ninth Guru, the Satiguru has provided his Sikhs with a cloth which the Sikhs hold on to [metaphorically speaking about the connection between Guru and Sikh]

ਪੁਨ ਬੈਕੁੰਠ ਗਮਨ ਕੋ ਕਰੈ । ਹਮ ਕਿਸ ਕੇ ਪਗ ਪਰ ਸਿਰ ਧਰੈ ? ।
ਕਿਹ ਕੇ ਕਰਿ ਅਲੰਬ ਕੋ ਚਲੇ ? । ਪੰਥ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਤੁਮਰੋ ਭਲੇ ?।੮।

[By the Sikh holding on to this] the Satiguru would take us to Baikunt [heaven]. Who's Lotus Feet should we now place our head before? Who's support are you leaving us with? Is your Panth Khalsa truely blessed then?

ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਮੁਖ ਤੇ ਤਬਿ ਧੀਰਜ ਦੀਨ । ‘ਹਮ ਸਭਿ ਬਾਤ ਪ੍ਰਥਮ ਕਰਿ ਲੀਨਿ ।
ਗੰਢ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਸੋਂ ਪਾਯੋ । ਸੌਪਨ ਕਰਿ ਅੰਚਰ ਪਕਰਾਯੋ ।੯।

Guru Gobind Singh spoke consoling words, “We have already discussed this earlier [Guru Ji talks about Gurgadi already in a previous sakhi]. I have tied the knot [metaphorically speaking about the cloth] with Akal Purkh and I have given you [the congregation] the cloth.

ਸਦਾ ਰਹਹੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚਰਨਨਿ ਸ਼ਰਨੀ । ਅਪਰਨ ਕੀ ਆਸਾ ਨਹਿਂ ਕਰਨੀ ।
ਲੋਕ ਸੁਖੀ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਸੰਤੋਸ਼ਾ । ਨਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਰਾਖੁਹ ਗੁਰੂ ਭਰੋਸਾ ।੧੦।

Always remain in the Lotus Feet [charan] and protection of the Lord, do not put your faith in any other. In this life you will experience pleasure and in the next you will be satisfied, always keep your faith in the Guru.

ਪਢੀਯਹਿ ਸਰਬ ਗੁਰਨਿ ਕੀ ਬਾਨੀ । ਰਖੀਯਹਿ ਰਹਤ ਜੁ ਹਮਹੁਂ ਬਖਾਨੀ ।
ਪਾਯਹੁ ਮਾਤ ਕਾਲਿਕਾ ਗੋਦਿ । ਪੰਥ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਲਹੈ ਪ੍ਰਮੋਦ ।੧੧।

Read all of the Guru's Bani [Words/scriptures], and keep the Conduct [rehat] for which you have been told [also discussed in a previous section]. I have placed you in the lap of Mata Kalika, the Khalsa Panth will experience great happiness.

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[note: Mata Kalika is a form of Chandi and represents Adi Shakti. This line can be interpreted many ways from meaning Guru Sahib put the Khalsa under the protection of the Devi [Adi Shakti], to meaning Guru Sahib placed the Khalsa under protection of Weapons [which also represent Adi Shakti], to meaning that Guru Sahib placed the Khalsa under the protection of Mata Sahib Devi [Kaur], who was traditionally seen as representing that Adi Shakti. When speaking to Gyani Baba Inderjit Singh about this line he quoted a line from Sri Sarbloh Granth

ਮਾਤ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਪਿਤਾ ਕਾਲ ਪੁਰੁਖ, ਗਦੋ ਲਿਯੋ ਦੈ ਖਾਲ ਪਲੀ ॥

Maat Bhagvati Pita Kaal Purkh, Godh Liyo Dai Khaal Pali

[Oh Khalsa!], your Mother is Bhagavati [a term used for Devi/Adi Shakti], your father is Kaal Purkh, you [the Khalsa] are placed in their lap and will be nurtured by them

The concept of Bhagauti/Chandi/Adi Shakti and their role in the Khalsa will be further examined with katha [discourse] by Gyani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji, which shall be posted soon.

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ਸਿੰਘ ਸੁ ਰਹਤ ਪੰਚ ਜਹਿਂ ਮਿਲੇਂ । ਮਮ ਸਰੂਪ ਸੋ ਦੇਖਹੁ ਭਲੇ ।
ਭੋਜਨ ਛਾਦਨ ਜੋ ਤਿਨ ਦੇਹਿ । ਮੋਕਹੁ ਕਹੁਂਚਾਵਤਿ ਸਿਖ ਸੇਇ ।੧੨।

Recognize five Singhs of good conduct as my own form. Whoever gives them clothes and food, those items will not only be of use to the Singhs but they will reach Me.

ਮਨਹੁਂ ਕਾਮਨਾ ਤਿਨ ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤਿ । ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਧਰੇ ਚਿੰਤ ਦੁਖ ਖਾਪਤਿ ।
ਸਿਖ ਪੰਚਨ ਮਹਿਂ ਮੇਰੋ ਬਾਸਾ । ਪੂਰਨ ਕਰੌ ਧਰਹਿਂ ਜੇ ਆਸਾ ।੧੩।

From them [the five Singhs] all your desires will come into being. Whosoever puts their love and faith to them their doubts and pain will be dispelled. Within the Five Singhs I am always present, whosoever uses thas their support will be made liberated.

ਆਯੁਧ ਬਿੱਦਯਾ ਕੋ ਅੱਭਯਾਸਹੁ ! । ਬਨਹੁ ਬੀਰ ਅਰਿ ਸਮੁਖ ਬਿਨਾਸ਼ਹੁ ! ।
ਜਗਤ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਸਗਰ ਪਾਵਹੁ । ਭੋਗਹੁ ਆਪ ਭਿ ਅਵਰ ਭੁਗਾਵਹੁ ।੧੪।

Practise the science of war (Ayudh Bidiya), become warriors and destroy whoever steps to you ! Distribute the goods of the world around, enjoy them and make others enjoy them as well.

ਮਰਹੁ ਜੁੱਧ ਮਹਿਂ ਸੁਰਗ ਸਿਧਾਰਹੁ । ਸਹਿਕਾਮੀ ਸੁਖ ਸਕਲ ਬਿਹਾਰਹੁ ।
ਨਿਹਕਾਮੀ ਹੁਇ ਮੁਝ ਮੋ ਮੇਲ । ਪਰਹਿ ਨ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਕੋ ਗੈਲ ।੧੫।

In war if you shall die you will go to heaven. Those who do [good] action for their own good [sehkami], they will [still] receive great happiness. The ones who do [good] without any desire, they will be united with Me, they will not be placed in the birth and death cycle [reincarnation] again.

ਕਰੋ ਸ਼ਨਾਨ ਨਾਮ ਅਰੁ ਦਾਨ । ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਸਮੇਤ ਲਹਹੁ ਕੱਲਯਾਨ ।
ਬਿਦਤ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਭਵਿੱਖਯ । ਅਵਨੀ ਰਾਜ ਕਰਹਿਂ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਿੱਖਯ ।੧੬।

Bathe, recite the Name and give charity. The Khalsa Panth will expand in great numbers, all the Sikhs will get together and organize a Kingdom [raj] for the whole world.

ਦਿਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਤੁਰਕ ਨਾਸ਼ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤਿ । ਬਚਹਿਂ ਜਿ, ਰੰਕ ਹੋਹਿਂ ਲਹਿਂ ਆਪਤਿ ।
ਕੀਨੇ ਗਨ ਅਪਰਾਧ ਬਿਸਾਲਾ । ਤਿਨ ਕੋ ਫਲ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਹੈ ਇਨ ਕਾਲਾ ।੧੭।

Day by day the Turks will be destroyed, those who remain will be extremely poor and will demise. They have committed great crimes [against humanity], and for these great crimes they shall be rewarded with death.

ਅੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਮੁਝਕੋ ਨਿਤ ਜਾਨਹੁਂ । ਸਦਾ ਸਹਾਇਕ ਅਪਨੋ ਮਾਨਹੁਂ ।
ਨਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਅੱਭਯਾਸਹੁ । ਕੈ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਨਿ ਸਨ ਸ਼ੱਤ੍ਰੁ ਬਿਨਾਸ਼ਹੁ ।੧੮।

Recognize my presence by your side at all times, I am constantly protecting you [My Khalsa]. Always recite Gurbani, or take weapons and destroy the enemies.

ਦਸਹੁਂ ਗੁਰੁਨਿ ਜਿਮ ਕਰੇ ਬਿਲਾਸਾ । ਸੁਨਹੁਂ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਧਰਿ ਸਭਿ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਾ ।
ਅਭਿਮਤਿ ਦੇਤਿ ਸਹਤ ਕੱਲਯਾਨ । ਸੁਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤਿ ਪਾਠਕ ਸ਼੍ਰੋਤਾਨਿ ।੧੯।

From the Ten Gurus, whatever stories/events took place, with great love listen and speak of this history. They bring both happiness and good thinking, reading as well as listen[to the stories] both receive great happiness.

ਗੁਰੂ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਗੁਰੂ । ਅਬਿ ਤੇ ਹੁਇ ਐਸੀ ਬਿਧਿ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ।
ਅਪਨੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਖਾਲਸੇ ਬਿਖੈ । ਹਮ ਨੇ ਧਰੀ ਸਕਲ ਜਗ ਪਿਖੈ ।੨੦।

The Guru is Khalsa and Khalsa is the Guru, this is the new practice which We have started. Recognize Our light, from which We have come, within the Khalsa, the whole world has now seen this."

ਇਮ ਕਹਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸ਼ੋਕ ਨਿਵਾਰਾ । ਸਭਿ ਕੇ ਰਿਦੇ ਹਰਖ ਕੋ ਧਾਰਾ ।

By saying these words the Guru took away all the pain from followers, those who had questions within their hearts were fulfilled [by the Guru's response].

- Sri Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth, Guru Gobind Singh Ji Katha, Ain Dooja, Adiaaie (chapter), 23

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji giving a sermon to his Sikhs

Translated Passage from Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib Ji

2009-12-16T17:11:00.000-08:00

This passage is from the first chapter of Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib. The passage is written in the Persian language but in gurmukhi script. Persian script will be added soon. This is from: Chp. 1, Vol. 1, Pg. 54, Sri Sarbloh Granth Steek

ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਰਾਗੁ ਤੇਲੰਗ ॥
Bisanpad Raag Telang

ਮਨ ਕਮਤਰੀਨ ਗੁਨਹਗਾਰ ਹੇਚ ਮਦਹਕਾ ॥
I am extremely low without any virtues, I am not praise worthy

ਤੁ ਈਂ ਗੁਨਾਹ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ ਹਾਕਮ ਫੱਯਾਜ਼ ਤੂ ਈਂ ਦਾਰਾ ॥
You forgive our misdeeds, You are the Compassionate One, You are the King [of the world]

ਰਜ਼ਾਕ ਹੱਕ ਖਾਵੰਦ ਖ਼ੁਦ ਖ਼ਸਮ ਅਲਹ ਯਾਰਾ ॥
You are the one who supplies us with substance, Oh Master ! Oh King of Truth ! Oh Creator [Allah] ! My Beloved Friend !

ਹਰਕਸੇ ਕਿ ਯਾਦਿ ਕਰਦ ਸੁਰਖ਼ਰੂ ਦਰਬਾਰਾ ॥
Whosoever remembers You, in Your court they remain honorable !

Upcoming Posts:

2009-12-14T12:11:00.001-08:00

- Guru Gobind Singh Ji's teaching to the Khalsa before He left for Sachkhand - Translated Passage from Suraj Prakash Granth

- Translation of Bhagauti Astotar with Katha on it by Gyani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji who explains the concept of Bhagauti/Chandi in the Khalsa Panth

- A few more translated passages from Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib Ji

May the Battle Standards of our True King Forever Fly High !

2009-12-09T14:53:00.001-08:00

Please listen along with the above video as you read this beautiful poem by Sant Nihal Singh Ji.

ਵਾਹਨ ਸਿੰਗਾਰੇ ਰਹੇਂ ਬਾਜਤ ਨਗਾਰੇ ਰਹੇਂ,
ਦੁੱਜਨ ਡਰਾਰੇ ਰਹੇਂ ਭਾਗੇ ਭੀਮ ਰਾਹ ਕੇ ।

May our horses be beautifully decorated ! And our war drums always be beating !
May the tyrants always stay afraid from getting on the terrifying path !

ਸੰਗਤੇਂ ਆਬਾਦ ਰਹੇਂ, ਆਵਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦ ਰਹੇਂ,
ਲਾਖੋਂ ਅਹਲਾਦ ਰਹੇ ਦੇਖਿਯੇ ਉਮਾਹ ਕੇ ।
May the devotees continue to prosper ! and the offerings keep coming !
May millions remain in delight after witnessing the religious processions !

ਗਾਦੀਆਂ ਅਟੱਲ ਰਹੇਂ, ਚੌਕੀਆਂ ਅਚੱਲ ਰਹੇਂ,
ਬੁੰਗੇ ਝਲਾ ਝੱਲ ਰਹੇਂ ਪੂਰੇ ਉਤਸਾਹ ਕੇ ।
May our authority (rule) last forever ! And the daily practices of singing hymns four times a day remain everlasting.
May our Towers fly high and be noticed by all !

ਲਾਗਤੇ ਦਿਵਾਨ ਰਹੇਂ ਗਾਵਤੇ ਸੁਜਾਨ ਰਹੇਂ,
ਝੂਲਤੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਰਹੇਂ ਸਾਚੇ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਕੇ ।

May our congregation always gather ! Singing the praises of the Lord !
Let our Battle Standards of our True King always fly high !

This poem can be viewed in Gurmat Martand by Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha, Vol. II, page 617. It is written by Sant Nihal Singh Ji.

Guru Granth and Panth - Passage from Sarbloh Granth

2009-11-26T16:46:00.000-08:00

This passage can be found in Vol. II of the Budha Dal Steek of Sarbloh Granth on page 496.

ਅਥ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਥਾਪਨ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਬਿਗ੍ਰਹ ਕਥਤੇ
Now begins the section where praise is bestowed on the form of the Satiguru, the Granth
ਤ੍ਵ ਬਲਿ
With Your (God's) Power
ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਪੁੰਨਿਯਾਕੀ

ਆਪਨਪੌ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਖਾਲਸਹਿ ਸੌਪਾਂ, ਦ੍ਵਤਯਿ ਰੂਪ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥਾ ॥
I (Guru Gobind Singh Ji) have passed down (my form) to the Khalsa, the second Form of mine is the Granth

ਬੋਲਨ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਬਦ-ਸੋਭਾਖਨ, ਨਾਮ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਕੀਰਤਨਿ ਸੰਥਾ ॥
The recitation of the Shabad is the Satiguru's speach to us, whether it be Gods Name (simran roop), or through singing hymns (keertan), or through studying His Word (santhaa)

ਗੁਨਾਨੁਵਾਦ ਪੁਨਿ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸਲਾਹਨਿ, ਊਠਤੁ ਬੈਠਤੁ ਸੈਨ ਕਰੰਥਾ ॥
By praising the Lord one becomes virtuous, whether standing or sitting

ਪਾਵਨ ਪੰਥ ਖਾਲਸਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਯੋ, ਚਾਰ ਵਰਨ ਆਸ਼੍ਰਮ ਸੁਭ ਪੰਥਾ ॥੧॥
The pure Panth, the Khalsa has came into being, that glorious Panth with four castes and four ashrams

ਇਨ ਕੇ ਦਰਸ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਕੋ ਦਰਸਨ, ਬੋਲਨ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਬਦੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਗ੍ਰੰਥਾ ॥
To behold it (the Khalsa) is to behold the Satiguru, (its members) repeat the Guru’s Word from the Guru Granth

ਦ੍ਵਾਦਸਿ ਰੂਪ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਏ ਕਹਿਯਤਿ, ਦ੍ਵਾਦਸਿ-ਭਾਨੁ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਹਰਿ ਸੰਤਾ ॥
In twelve forms the Satiguru appears, just as twelve rays of the sun reflect the light of God (Hari)

ਪ੍ਰਤਯਖ ਕਲਾ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਧਣੀਛੈ, ਗ੍ਰੰਥਿ ਪੰਥ ਖਾਲਸ ਵਰਤੰਤਾ ॥
The visible power of God is manifested in the Khalsa as (the doctrine of the Guru) Granth and (that of the Guru) Panth

ਦਾਸ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਫਤਹ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਕੀ, ਖਾਸ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਗੁਰੁ ਰੂਪ ਬਦੰਤਾ ॥੨॥ਦੁਪਦ ੧॥
(Guru) Gobind (Singh) is the servant of the victorious Satiguru, he who reveals himself as the Khalsa and as the Guru Granth
*The translator is translating this line as "Daas Gobind Fatah Satiguru Ki, Khalsa Granth Gur Roop Badanta", which is different because the word Khaas is being replaced with Khalsa. In some Saroops (manuscripts) of Sarbloh Granth one can see Khalsa as being the word there, however in majority of the Saroops have Khaas, according to the Tikadhar of the Sarbloh Granth Steek.

If the word is Khaas, a more accurate translation might be, "(Guru) Gobind (Singh) is the servant of the victorious Satiguru, He who reveals the Granth as the True/Proper Form of the Guru"

To Listen to Katha of this shabad by the late Jathedar Baba Santha Singh Ji click the play button below.

ਤਖਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਜੂਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ - Takht Sri Hajoor Sahib

Guru Tegh Bahadur - Passages from Dasam and Suraj Granth

2009-11-24T15:21:00.000-08:00

(Above: Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji - 9th Guru of the Sikhs)

In Memory of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadurs Shahidi-purb (Martyrdom day)

Dasam Granth - Bachittar Natak
ਤਿਲਕ ਜੰਵੂ ਰਾਖਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤਾ ਕਾ ॥ ਕੀਨੋ ਬਡੋ ਕਲੂ ਮਹਿ ਸਾਕਾ ॥
He protected the forehead mark and sacred thread (of the Hindus) which marked a great event in the Iron age.

ਸਾਧਨ ਹੇਤਿ ਇਤੀ ਜਿਨਿ ਕਰੀ ॥ ਸੀਸੁ ਦੀਆ ਪਰ ਸੀ ਨ ਉਚਰੀ ॥੧੩॥
For the sake of saints, he laid down his head without even a sign.13.

ਧਰਮ ਹੇਤਿ ਸਾਕਾ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ॥ ਸੀਸੁ ਦੀਆ ਪਰ ਸਿਰਰੁ ਨ ਦੀਆ ॥
For the sake of Dharma, he sacrificed himself. He laid down his head but not his creed.

ਨਾਟਕ ਚੇਟਕ ਕੀਏ ਕੁਕਾਜਾ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਲੋਗਨ ਕਹ ਆਵਤ ਲਾਜਾ ॥੧੪॥
The saints of the Lord abhor the performance of miracles and malpractices. 14.

ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥
DOHRA

ਠੀਕਰਿ ਫੋਰਿ ਦਿਲੀਸਿ ਸਿਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪੁਰਿ ਕੀਯਾ ਪਯਾਨ ॥
Breaking the potsherd of his body head of the king of Delhi (Aurangzeb), He left for the abode of the Lord.

ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਸੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਆ ਕਰੀ ਨ ਕਿਨਹੂੰ ਆਨ ॥੧੫॥
None could perform such a feat as that of Tegh Bahadur.15.

ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਕੇ ਚਲਤ ਭਯੋ ਜਗਤ ਕੋ ਸੋਕ ॥
The whole world bemoaned the departure of Tegh Bahadur.

ਹੈ ਹੈ ਹੈ ਸਭ ਜਗ ਭਯੋ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਸੁਰ ਲੋਕਿ ॥੧੬॥
Whit the world lamented, the gods hailed his arrival in heavens.16.

Suraj Prakash Granth - author: Kavi Santhok Singh
ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਧਰਮ ਧੁਜ ਹਰਤਾ ਤੁਰਕਨ ਮੂਲ ॥
ਚਰਨ ਸ਼ਰਨਿ ਤਾਰਨ ਤਰਨ ਨਮੋ ਹੋਇ ਅਨਕੂਲ ॥

Guru Tegh Bahadur is the standard bearer of Dharam and the one who rips out the roots of the Turks, The shelter of their feet is the boat which carries people accross the world ocean, coming into the shelter of their feet I (Kavi Santhok Singh) pay my salutations

Sarbloh Kavachan Translation

2009-11-17T10:36:00.000-08:00

ਅਥ ਪ੍ਰਾਰਥਨਾ ਪੰਚ ਸ਼ਲੋਕੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਕਵਚੰ ॥

ਸਕਲਾਨਿ ਭੂਧਰਾਨਿ ਭਵੰਤਿ ਕੱਜਲ, ਪਾਤ੍ਰੰ ਭਵੰਤਿ ਸਾਗਰਾ ॥
ਬ੍ਰਿਖਛਾਨ* ਸਕਲਾਨਿ ਲੇਖਨਾ, ਉਰਬੀਯੰ ਭਵੰਤਿ ਕਾਗਰਾ ॥੧॥੨੦੮॥

If all the mountains are the ink, if all the oceans were to hold the ink, if all the trees are pens and all the land is the paper

ਸਾਰਸ੍ਵਤੀ ਆਦਿ ਭਵੰਤਿ ਬਕਤਾ, ਲੇਖਕੰ ਭਵੰਤਿ ਗਜਾਨਨਹ ॥
ਤਦਯਪਿ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਨ ਜਾਨੰਤਿ ਰੋਮੰ, ਤ੍ਵ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਬਿਅੰਤ ਨਾਥੰ ॥੨॥੨੦੯॥

If Saraswati and other Gods and Goddess are the narrators, if Ganesh is the writer, then still not even one hair/even a little bit of his greatness they would not be able to comprehend, because Sri Sarbloh Ji your praise is without end/infinite

ਬਿਧਿ ਭਵ ਸੇਸ ਨਾਰਦਾਦਿ ਸਾਰਦ ਕਥੰਤਿ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਨ ਪਾਵੰਤਿ ਪਾਰੰ॥
ਨੇਤਿ ਨੇਤਿ ਬਦੰਤਿ ਨਿਤਯੰ ਨ ਲਹੰਤਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਅਨੰਤ ਸਾਰੰ ॥੩॥੨੧੦॥

Brahma, Shiv, Sheshnaag, Saraswati and Naarad all say the greatness of Sri Sarbloh Ji, but they cannot comprehend His limit. For this they always call him infinite ! infinite ! yet still they cannot find Sri Sarbloh's limit

ਰਿਸ਼ਿਗਨਾ ਮੁਨਿਵਰਾਦਿ ਪੁੰਗਵ ਸ੍ਰੁਤਿ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰਾਦਿ ਨਿਗਮੰ ਪੁਰਾਨੰ ॥
ਸ੍ਵਛੰਦ ਛੰਦ ਗਾਥਾ ਕਬਿ ਜਨਾਨਿ ਕੋਵਿਦ ਗਾਯੰਤਿ ਨਿਤਯਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਨ ਲਭੰਤਿ ਮਰਮੰ ॥੪॥੨੧੧॥

All the Rikhis, great Munis, the complicated teachings like the Vedas, Shastars, Puraan, etc, and through Kathas (discourses), poets, and Pandits, always sing (your glory) but cannot find your secret

ਏਕ ਜੀਹ ਤ੍ਵ ਦਾਸ ਨਾਥੰ ਕਿਮ੍ ਪਾਰੰਤੀ ਕਥੰਤਿ ਨਾਮੰ ॥
ਪਾਹ ਪਾਹ ਛਮੋ ਪਰਾਧੰ ਸਰਨਯ ਸਰਨਯ ਸਰਨਯ ਨਮਾਮੀਸੰ ॥੫॥੨੧੨॥

Oh Master, your servant (I) only have one tongue, saying your names how can I reach your limits? For this reason I am in your protection (sharan) ! I am in your protection (sharan) forgive my faults !

(Sri Sarbloh Granth Steek, Vol. 2, page 374)

Above: A Fresco painted in Baba Atal Gurdrawa of all the Devi-Devtey doing Namaskar to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

According to the Tikadhar (author of the Steek of Sarbloh Granth), this Kavach was recited by Singhs as a part of their daily prayer (nitnem).

* Here the ਛ is meant to be at the foot at the ਖ but the Punjabi Unicode program I am using is not allowing me to do it.

Braham Kavich / Ram Kavach Translation

2009-11-14T15:43:00.000-08:00

For the following days I will be posting translations of various passages from Adi/Dasam/Sarbloh Granth that bring protection to reciter. There are three such famous Kavach's which are read the first is from Adi Guru Granth Sahib, this is the Ram Kavach. The second is the Braham Kavich, which is recited daily by the Nihang Sikhs. This one is also present in the Budha Dal and Tarna Dal Gutka's (prayer books). The third is the Sarbloh Kavach. This kavach comes from Sri Sarbloh Granth Ji written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

The tikadhar of Sri Sarbloh Granth mentions all three kavachs after the section of Sarbloh Kavach, check Vol. 2 page 374 of the Sarbloh Granth tika for reference. Ram Kavach is also mentioned in Mahan Kosh.

Braham Kavich

ਖੜਗ ਖੰਡਾ ਅਸੀ ਅਰਿਗਰ ਧਰਮ ਰੱਚ ਤੱਗ ਛਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
(You are the) Kharag (twelve fist long double edge sword), Khanda (ten fist long khanda representing Mahakal), Asi (double handed sword), Arighar (Enemy of the Throat), Dharam Rash ( guardian of Dharam), Tag Shatri (caste string of a Kshatriya, meaning sword belt).

ਬਿਸ਼੍ਵ ਪਾਲ ਭੂਪਾਲ ਪੱਛ ਪਲ ਭੱਛ ਰਣ ਕੱਛ ਅੱਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
(You are the) Bishvapaal (Nurturer of the world), Bhupaal (Devour of Kings), Pal Pacch (Devour of time), Ran Kacch (Preserver of honour on the battlefield), Atrri (weapon adorning warrior).

ਰਾਜ ਮੰਡਾ ਅਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡਾ ਈਸ੍ਵਰੀ ਕਰਵਾਰ ਹੈ ॥
(You are the) Raj Manda (adorner of kingdoms), Att Parchanda (Extremely fierce), Isvari Karvar (Sword of Shiv Ji)

ਸ਼ਕਤਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਿਮੀ ਬੈਸ਼ਨਵੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਤਰਵਾਰ ਹੈ ॥
(You are) Shakt (Parbati, the wife of Shivji), Brahmani (Saraswati, wife of Barhma), Baishnavi (Laxmi, wife of Vishnu), Bhavani (fierce form of Parbati), You are the Tarvaar (sword)

ਨਿਤ ਜਿਯੋਤੀ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਦਾਇਕ ਧਾਰਾਧਾਰ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨ ਹੈ ॥
(You are the) Nit Jejoti (the eternal flame), Mukht Daeik (granter of salvation), Dharadhaar (Sharp edged sword), Kirpan (the merciless sword)

ਚੰਡਕਾ ਮੰਡਕਾ ਮ੍ਰਿਤਕਾ ਜਗਤ ਜਨਨੀ ਕਾਲਕਾ ਗੁਨਖਾਨਿ ਹੈ ॥
(You are) Chandka (angry eight armed warrior goddess Chandi), Mandkaa (beautifully adorned Chandi), Mritkaa (mother of the Earth), Jagat Janni (mother of the world), Kalika (dark form of chandi), Gunkhaan (treasure mine of virtue)

ਭਵ ਮਾਨਕਾ ਖਲ ਹਾਂਨ ਕਾ ਰੱਤ ਪਾਲਕਾ ਜਗ ਮਾਨ ਹੈ ॥
(You are the) Bhav Mankaa (good virtue to the world), Khal Hankaa (defeater of evil ones), Ratt Pankaa (drinker of blood), Jag Man (pride of the world)

ਇਹ ਕਵਚਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਕੋ ਬਤੀਸਾ ਪਢੈ ਜੋ ਨਿਤ ਛੱਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
That Kshaytria (warrior) who reads this Kavach of Brahma of 32 (praises) daily

ਰਣ ਜੀਤ ਲੈਹ ਨਿਰਭੀਤ ਰਹਿ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਪਾਵੈ ਅੱਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
(He) will attain victory on the battlefield, remain fearless, and attain Ridhi Sidhi (yogic spiritual powers)

ਲਹਿ ਬੇਦ ਭੇਦ ਜੋ ਪਢੈ ਬਿਪ੍ਰਬੈਸਯ ਧੰਨ ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪਤਾ ॥
A Brahmin who reads this will know the secret of the Vedas, and a Vaish who reads with will attain comfort of wealth and family.

ਧਨ ਧਾਮ ਤਨ ਅਰੋਗ ਸੂਦਰ ਪਾਇ ਸੁਖ ਅਕੰਪਤਾ ॥
Wealth, home, and a body without ailments [all] of beautiful unswerving comfort [is attained through contemplating this mantra].

ਇਹ ਬੋਲਾ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਕਾ ਸੁਣੋ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਬੀਰ ॥
This ‘Bola’ is of Guru Hargobind, listen Khalsa warriors!

ਫਤਿਹ ਪਾੳ ਮੈਦਾਨ ਮੈ ਪਕੜ ਹਾਥ ਸ਼ਮਸ਼ੀਰ ॥
Attain victory on the battlefield holding a Shamshir (curved sword)

Although Braham Kavach is not located in any portion of the modern published Dasam Granth Sahib, it is mentioned in the Chandi Chritar. After Durga (Chandi) defeated the demons and placed the kingdom back in the hands of the Deva's (demi-gods), everyone gathered to celebrate and praise Kalika. The following lines are from Chandi Chritar from Dasam Granth Sahib.

ਮਿਲਿ ਕੈ ਸੁ ਦੇਵਨ ਬਡਾਈ ਕਰੀ ਕਾਲਿਕਾ ਕੀ ਏਹੋ ਜਗਮਾਤ ਤੈਂ ਤੋ ਕਟਿਉ ਬਡੋ ਪਾਪ ਹੈ ॥

All the gods gathered and sang this Eulogy in praise of Kaalika (Chandi), "Oh Universal mother, Thou hast effaced a very great sin;

ਦੈਤਨ ਕੋ ਮਾਰ ਰਾਜ ਦੀਨੋ ਤੈ ਸੁਰੇਸ ਹੂੰ ਕੋ ਬਡੋ ਜਸੁ ਲੀਨੋ ਜਗਿ ਤੇਰੋ ਈ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪੁ ਹੈ ॥

Thou hast bestowed on Indra the kingdom of heaven by killing the demons, Thou hast earned great repulations and Thy glory hath spread in the world.

ਦੇਤ ਹੈ ਅਸੀਸ ਦਿਜ ਰਾਜ ਰਿਖਿ ਬਾਰਿ ਬਾਰਿ ਤਹਾ ਹੀ ਪੜਿੳ ਹੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕਉਚ ਹੂੰ ਕੋ ਜਾਪ ਹੈ ॥

All the sages, spiritual as well as royal, bless Thee again and again, they have revited there the mantra, Braham Kavach (the spiritual coat of mail).

ਐਸੇ ਜਸੁ ਪੂਰ ਰਹਿਉ ਚੰਡਿਕਾ ਕੋ ਤੀਨ ਲੋਕ ਜੈਸੇ ਧਾਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਮੈ ਗੰਗਾ ਜੀ ਕੋ ਆਪੁ ਹੈ ॥

The praise of Chandika (Chandi) pervades thus in all the three worlds like the merging of the pure water of the Ganges in the current of the ocean.

Note to readers, on the above shabad I was having problems with the unicode, the ੳ should have a line coming from the top out, just like in ੴ

Ram Kavach

ਗੋਂਡ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
Gond, Fifth Mehl:

ਜਾ ਕਉ ਰਾਖੈ ਰਾਖਣਹਾਰੁ ॥
One who is protected by the Protector Lord -

ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਅੰਗੁ ਕਰੇ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
the Formless Lord is on his side. ||1||Pause||

ਮਾਤ ਗਰਭ ਮਹਿ ਅਗਨਿ ਨ ਜੋਹੈ ॥
In the mother's womb, the fire does not touch him.

ਕਾਮੁ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਮੋਹੁ ਨ ਪੋਹੈ ॥
Sexual desire, anger, greed and emotional attachment do not affect him.

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਜਪੈ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ॥
In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, he meditates on the Formless Lord.

ਨਿੰਦਕ ਕੈ ਮੁਹਿ ਲਾਗੈ ਛਾਰੁ ॥੧॥
Dust is thrown into the faces of the slanderers. ||1||

ਰਾਮ ਕਵਚੁ ਦਾਸ ਕਾ ਸੰਨਾਹੁ ॥
The Lord's protective spell is the armor of His slave.

ਦੂਤ ਦੁਸਟ ਤਿਸੁ ਪੋਹਤ ਨਾਹਿ ॥
The wicked, evil demons cannot even touch him.

ਜੋ ਜੋ ਗਰਬੁ ਕਰੇ ਸੋ ਜਾਇ ॥
Whoever indulges in egotistical pride, shall waste away to ruin.

ਗਰੀਬ ਦਾਸ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸਰਣਾਇ ॥੨॥
God is the Sanctuary of His humble slave. ||2||

ਜੋ ਜੋ ਸਰਣਿ ਪਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥
Whoever enters the Sanctuary of the Sovereign Lord -

ਸੋ ਦਾਸੁ ਰਖਿਆ ਅਪਣੈ ਕੰਠਿ ਲਾਇ ॥
He saves that slave, hugging him close in His embrace.

ਜੇ ਕੋ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਕਰੇ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ॥
Whoever takes great pride in himself,

ਓਹੁ ਖਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਰੁਲਤਾ ਖਾਕੂ ਨਾਲਿ ॥੩॥
in an instant, shall be like dust mixing with dust. ||3||

ਹੈ ਭੀ ਸਾਚਾ ਹੋਵਣਹਾਰੁ ॥
The True Lord is, and shall always be.

ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਜਾਈ ਬਲਿਹਾਰ ॥
Forever and ever, I am a sacrifice to Him.

ਅਪਣੇ ਦਾਸ ਰਖੇ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰਿ ॥
Granting His Mercy, He saves His slaves.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪ੍ਰਾਣ ਅਧਾਰ ॥੪॥੧੮॥੨੦॥
God is the Support of Nanak's breath of life. ||4||18||20||

Translation provided by srigranth.org

First Stanza of Sarbloh Granth Translation

2009-11-06T22:55:00.000-08:00

ੴ
One (advait - non-dual) Lord who is the light of all creation

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹ ॥
Victory to Sri Vahiguru

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ ॥
May Bhavani be helpful

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਲਛਮੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ ॥
May Maya Laxmi be helpful

ਉਸਤਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਲਛਮੀ ਜੀ ਕੀ ॥
The Praise of Sri Maya Laxmi

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮੁਖਿਵਾਕਯ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧੦ ॥
From the blessed mouth of the Tenth King

ਦੋਹਿਰਾ ॥ ਛਾਯਾ ਰੂਪੀ ਹੇਇ ਕੈ, ਬਿਚਰਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੋਪਾਲ ॥
Taking the form of Maya (the great illusion, duality), Gopal (the preserver of Life) wanders within it (the creation)

ਆਪਹਿ ਲਛਮੀ ਬਪੁ ਧਰੇ, ਜੀਉ ਜੰਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ॥੧॥
For the protection of beings, He took the form of Sri Laxmi

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਮੁਖਿ ਕਰੋ ਉਚਾਰ ॥
Recite, “Sri Maya”, from your mouth

ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਤੇ ਲੇਹੁ ਉਬਾਰਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
She protects the weak from the (dreadful) ocean

ਦੋਹਿਰਾ ॥ ਆਦਿ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਈਸੁਰੀ, ਮਾਯਾ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਨਾਮ ॥
The Primordial Bhavani (Paida karn vali shakti*) the Creator, whose name is Maya

ਇਨ ਬਿਨ ਸਰੈ ਨ ਏਕ ਛਿਨ, ਪੂਰਨ ਹੋਤ ਨ ਕਾਮ ॥੨॥
Nothing can be accomplished without Her protection not even for a moment.

ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਮੰਗਲਕਰਨ, ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲੇ ਬਹੁ ਭਾਂਤਿ ॥
The giver of happiness, giver of liberation, Her very nature is to take care of Her creation

ਸੁਬੁਧਿਦੈਨ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਕਰਨਿ, ਮਾਯਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਜਗਮਾਤਿ ॥੩॥
Hail Hail to the One who gives awareness of the Self (aatma), Maya (Laxmi), the mother of the World

Notes according to the Budha Dal Steek on Sarbloh Granth:
Bhavani (the fericous form of Parbati, Shivji's consort, also known as Durga, Bhagauti) here is noted as "Paida karan vali shakti", meaning, that She is the Creative (that which gives birth) Energy of the Universe.

Maya Laxmi (Vishnu's consort) is noted as "Paalnaa karan vali Shakti", meaning She is the Nourishing/protecting Energy of the Universe.

The Steek talks about how these Devi's represent Guna's (qualities) of Vahiguru.
If there is any fault in the translation please post a comment so changes can be made.

The first page of Sri Sarbloh Granth - (the proper name is Sri Manglacharan Ji)

Note: Some words differ in spelling from this old photograph and what I have written above. I am following the Budha Dal Steek as that Tikadhar (writer of the steek) has looked at many old saroops and has put the most consistent spelling in there.

'Akaal Akaal Akaal' Shabad from Sarbloh Granth

2009-11-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

This shabad has been on the blog before but now the english translation has been added to it.

ਜੇ ੳਪਮਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਥ ਕੀ ਗਾਇ ਹੈ; ਤੇ ਭਵ ਫਾਸਿ ਨ ਫੇਰ ਪਰੇਗੇ ॥
Whoever sings the praises of the Lord of Maya, will never be trapped in the noose (of death)

ਆਰਿਤ ਜੱਗ ਕਰੇ ਹਰਿ ਹੇਤੂ ਰਰੈ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਥ ਨਿਸ੍ਹੈ ਕੈ ਤਰੇਗੇ ॥
Those who always worship and recite the Lord's name, they shall merge with the Lord Master

ਪੂਜਬੇ ਜੋਗ ਨ ਔਰ ਹੈ ਦੂਸਰ, ਏਕ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਕਰੇਗੇ ॥
(Those that realize that) only The Lord is worthy of worship, and those that recite the One (advait) Gopal (the one who takes care of the world)

ਲੋਕ ਸੁਖੀ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਖਲਾਸ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਲ ਕਰੇਗੇ ॥
Those who recite, Akaal ! Akaal ! Akaal ! (The Timeless Lord), in this world will experience happiness and in the next will be liberated.

Page: 176 Chapter 2, Vol. I, Sarbloh Granth

Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Passage from Sarbloh, Dasam and Nanak Prakash Granth

2009-11-01T22:12:00.000-08:00

Passage from Sarbloh Granth - chapter 5, page 631 (Vol. II of Steek)

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਅੰਸ ਕਲਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ, ਤਿਨ ਸੁਭ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਬਖਾਨੇ ॥
Satiguru Nanak is the true lineage (ans) and power (shakti) of the Lord, He recited the pure scripture (granth).

ਨਾਮ ਉਪਾਸਨ, ਨਾਮ ਅਰਾਧਨ, ਨਾਮਹਿ ਜਪੁ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਾਨੇ ॥
(In the scripture it says) Worshiping the Name, Taking support of the Name, and reciting the name you shall be carried across (the terrifying ocean that is the world)

ਸਚੁ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਕਉ ਦੀਨਾ, ਬਸਤੁ ਨਾਮ ਨਿਰਬਾਨੇ ॥
Giving the true teaching to the Sangat, the Naam (True Name), it emancipated them

ਮਹਾਂਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਤਾਰਕ ਸਤਿਨਾਮਾ, ਸੋ ਗੁਰੁ ਕੀਨੋ ਦਾਨੇ ॥੩॥
The Guru gave the Great Mantra (MahaMantra), the one which shall take you across (the ocean that is this world), the Satinaam (the True Naam)

Passage from Dasam Guru Granth Sahib Ji - Chapter Bachitra Natak

ਦੋਹਰਾ

ਤਿਨ ਬੇਦੀਅਨ ਕੀ ਕੁਲ ਬਿਖੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਇ ॥
Nanak Rai took birth in the Bedi clan.

ਸਭ ਸਿੱਖਨ ਕੋ ਸੁਖ ਦਏ ਜਹ ਤਹ ਭਏ ਸਹਾਇ ॥੪॥
He brought comfort to all his disciples and helped them at all times.4.

ਚੌਪਈ ॥

ਤਿਨ ਇਹ ਕਲ ਮੋ ਧਰਮੁ ਚਲਾਯੋ ॥ ਸਭ ਸਾਧਨ ਕੋ ਰਾਹੁ ਬਤਾਯੋ ॥
Guru Nanak spread Dharma in the Iron age and put the seekers on the path.

ਜੋ ਤਾਂ ਕੇ ਮਾਰਗ ਮਹਿ ਆਏ ॥ ਤੇ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨਹਿ ਪਾਪ ਸੰਤਾਏ ॥੫॥
Those who followed the path propagated by him, were never harmed by the vices.5.

ਜੇ ਜੇ ਪੰਥ ਤਵਨ ਕੇ ਪਰੇ ॥ ਪਾਪ ਤਾਪ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਹਰੇ ॥
All those who came within his fold, they were absolved of all their sins and troubles,

ਦੂਖ ਭੂਖ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨ ਸੰਤਾਏ ॥ ਜਾਲ ਕਾਲ ਕੇ ਬੀਚ ਨ ਆਏ ॥੬॥
Their sorrows, their wants were vanished and even their transmigration came to and end.6.

Passage from Sri Nanak Prakash Granth - (author Kavi Santhok Singh)

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਪੁਰੁਸ਼ੋਤਮੰ ਪਰਮ, ਪਰਾਵਰ ਨਾਥ ॥
Sree Naanak Purushotamam Param, Paraavar Naath
Oh Sri Nanak, greatest and most superior of beings, the master of all

ਯੁਗਲ ਚਰਨ ਮਮ ਬੰਦਨਾ ਧਰ ਪਰ ਧਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਮਾਥ ॥
Yugal Charan Mam Bandnaa Dhar Par Dharikari Maath
I place my head to the ground in salutations to both your lotus feet.

- ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ

ਧੰਨ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ

Kirtan from Sarbloh Granth

2009-10-31T15:50:00.000-07:00

ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਮਲਾਰ ਸੰਗੀਤੀ, ਅਥ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਸਾਰ ਕਥਤੇ ॥

ਧਾਗੜਦੀ ਧ੍ਰਮ ਧ੍ਰਿਗ ਤਾਂਗ, ਦਾਗੜ ਦੀ ਦਿਮ ਦਿਰਨਾ ॥

ਬਾਗੜ ਦੀ ਬਿਰਕਤੈਂ ਬਾਂਗ, ਤਾਗੜਦੀ ਤੁਮ ਤੁਮ ਤੁਮ ਤਿਰਨਾ ॥

ਦਾਗੜਦੀ ਦੈ ਦੈ ਤਾਲ, ਘਾਘੜਦੀ ਘੁਮ ਘਿਰਨਾ ॥

ਦਾਗੜਦੀ ਦੁਮ ਦੁਮ ਦੀਮ, ਬਾਗੜਦੀ ਬਿਰਕਤ ਬਿਰਨਾ ॥

ਤਦ੍ਰ ਦਾਨੀ ਦਾਨੀ ਤੁਮ ਦਾਨੀ, ਤਲਲ ਤੁਮ ਦਿਰਨਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥੧॥੪੦॥੬੭੦॥੧੪੨੪॥

ਭਾਗ ਪਹਿਲਾ, ੧੧੯ ਅਧਿਯਾਇ ੨, ਅੰਗ ੧੧੯ ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ
Sarbloh Granth page, second chapter, page 119

Importance of the Kamarkasa

2009-10-28T22:41:00.000-07:00

The kamarkasa, or waist-belt which holds weapons, has always been essential in the dress of the Sikh warriors. Giani Gian Singh describes Singhs in his Panth Prakash of usually just wearing a turban (dumalla), underwear (kach) and a kamarkasa, with sometimes blankets to cover them from the cold.

Akali Baba Santha Singh Ji talks about its importance in this katha of Sri Sarbloh Granth.

ਕਾਲ ਉਪਾਸਕ ਛਤ੍ਰਿਯ-ਧਰਮਾ, ਰਣ ਕਟਿ ਕਸਿ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਅਏ॥
Worshipers of Death and followers of the Kshatriya way, wearing a waistband [kamarkasa] they [the Khalsa] are the supreme warriors.

In the sakhi of Sukha Singh in Panth Prakash, Rattan Singh Bhangoo describes Sukha Singh as such:

ਕਮਰ ਕੱਸਾ ਨਿਸ ਦਿਨ ਰਖੇ, ਲੜਣ ਘੁਲਨ ਕੋ ਤਯਾਰ ॥
His battlefield Kamarkasa [Weapons belt] was tied tightly day and night, Sukha Singh was always ready to battle and wrestle.

Those with the knowledge of Shastar-vidiya know how important the kamarkasa plays in drawing their weapon quickly. Whereas a gathra requires the effort from both hands to draw their weapon, the kamarkasa allows for the drawing of a weapon with one hand.

Jai Chandi - Passage from Sarbloh Granth

2009-10-25T15:36:00.000-07:00

ਤ੍ਰਿਭੰਗੀ ਛੰਦ॥

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਮੋ ਭਵਾਨੀ, ਲੋਕਾਂ ਰਾਨੀ, ਪ੍ਰਭੰ ਮੁਰਾਰੀ, ਜਯ ਚੰਡੀ ॥
Salutation to Bhavani, the queen of the Worlds, The Lord, killer of demon Mur, Victory to Chandi !

ਤ੍ਰੈਭਵਨੰ ਦਾਤਾ, ਜਗ ਪਿਤੁ ਮਾਤਾ, ਜੁਗਤਿ ਬਿਧਾਤਾ, ਭਯ ਖੰਡੀ ॥
The giver to the three worlds, Father and Mother to the world, through your creative ways you give the rewards of karama, Oh destroyer of fear !

ਸ਼ਤ੍ਰੁਨ ਦਲ ਹੰਤੀ, ਅਸੁਰ ਮਥੰਤੀ, ਜ੍ਵਾਲ ਜਯੰਤੀ, ਰਿਪੁ ਡੰਡੀ ॥
Destroyer of the enemies armies, masher of the enemies, the conqueror of fire, you are the one who gives punishment to the evil ones !

ਮਹਿਖਾਸੁਰ ਮਾਰਨਿ, ਦੁਸ਼੍ਟ ਪ੍ਰਜਾਰਨਿ, ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਿਨ ਜਗ ਮੰਡੀ ॥ ੧੫੪ ॥
Destroyer of the demon Mahikasur, burner of the evil ones, the saviour of sinners, in this world Chandi is worthy of being accepted/believed in

ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਟੀਕਾ, ਭਾਗ ਪਹਿਲਾ, ਅੰਗ ੩੦

Photo by: Ranna Singh Bassi - http://www.RanBassi.com and http://RanBassi.deviantart.com

Glory of the Saints - passage from Sarbloh Granth

2009-10-23T19:31:00.000-07:00

ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਛੰਤ ਰਾਮਾ ਸਲੋਕ ॥

ਸੰਗਤਿ ਕੀਜੈ ਸਾਧੁ ਕੀ, ਉਪਜੈ ਆਤਮਾ ਗਯਾਨ ॥

By doing service of the Sadhu’s, one obtains knowledge of the Self (Aatmaa Gyaan)

ਸੰਤਨ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਤੇ, ਭੇਟੇ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਪੁਰਾਨ ॥੧॥

With the grace of the Saints, one meets the Lord.

ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਟੀਕਾ, ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਗ, ਅੰਗ ੨੫੬

Sarbloh Granth Tika, second Volume, page 256

This blog is in memory of the late Sant Baba Joga Singh Ji. Babaji was the first out of five Singhs to do sangat of Sant Harnam Singh Rampur Khera vale, and spent more than five years with Sant Ji. Baba Joga Singh spent another five years with the head Mahant at the Udasi Akhara in Hardiwar learning Dharmik granths (religious texts). Baba Joga Singh was extremely knowledgeable and always told us to never to slander any man of God be them a Sadhu, Udasi, or Sikh. Baba Ji passed away Augest 8th 2009. The above photo is the day I received amrit from Babaji when I was born. Even the day before he passed you could not tell Baba ji had aged the slightest in comparison to the picture above.

Worshipping Weapons - Passage from Suraj Prakash

2009-10-21T20:34:00.000-07:00

Translation of Suraj Prakash - Fouth Rut, Chapter 32 (sakhi Shastar Maajane, Dushiraa)

Note: if there any errors in the translation please do post in the comment section. My apologizes if there are any errors in the translation.

ਦੋਹਰਾ- ਪਾਵਸ ਬੀਤੀ ਅਨਂਦ ਸੋਂ ਸਰਦ ਪ੍ਰਬਿਰਤੀ ਆਦਿ ।

ਪਿਤਰਨਿ ਪਛ ਤੇ ਨੌਰਤੇ ਚੰਡੀ ਜਗਤ ਮਨਾਇ ।੧।

The rainy season passed with much pleasantness, and the cold season was present. During the Saraadh Navathri (festival worshipping the 9 forms of Devi/Shakti) many people were worshipping the Chandi (devi).

ਲਲਿਤਪਦੁ ਛੰਦ – ਹੁਕਮ ਕੀਨਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ‘ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਨਿਕਾਸੋ ਸਾਰੇ ।

ਮੈਲ ਨਿਵਿਰਤਹਿਂ ਮਾਰਵਾਰਿਯੇ ਪੂਜਹਿਂ ਬਹੁਰ ਸੁਧਾਰੇ’ ।੨।

Guru Sahib commanded that, “Take out all of your weapons, Marvaari Sikh, cleaning your weapons will take all your filth (mail) away, then with your clean weapon, worship it.

ਖਾਸ ਖਜਾਨੇ ਲਗੇ ਨਿਕਾਸਨ ਜਾਤੀ ਖੜਗਨਿ ਨਾਨਾ ।

ਤੇਗੇ ਆਯੁਧ, ਖੜਗ ਦੁਧਾਰੇ, ਤੋਮਰ, ਸੈਫ, ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨਾ ।੩।

Then out of the Guru’s armory many different types of swords were taken out.

Tegha's, Dudhaare Kharag's, Spear's, Saif's, and Kirpan's were taken out.

ਦੁਬਿਧਿ ਸਰੋਹੀ, ਨੀਮ ਸੀਖਚੇ, ਮਿਸਰੀ ਦ੍ਵੈ ਗੁਜਰਾਤੀ ।

ਇਲਮਾਨੀ ਰੁ ਹਲੱਬੀ ਮਗਰਬਿ ਕਿਰਚ ਜੁਨੱਬੀ ਜਾਤੀ ।੪।

Two types of Sirohi’s, seekh vangu sidhan, thin swords, Misri and Guajarati swords, Yemin swords, swords from the city Halab, Irani swords, Armenian swords were all taken out to clean.

ਜਮਧਰ ਲਘੁ ਬਿਸਾਲ ਪਉਲਾਦੀ, ਖੰਜਰ ਚੱਕ੍ਰ ਮਹਾਨਾਂ ।

ਬਿਛੂਏ ਬਾਂਕ ਛੁਰੇ ਬਹੁ ਬਿਧਿ ਕੇ, ਪੇਸ਼ ਕਬਜ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਨਾਨਾ ।੫।

Small and big katar's (punch daggers), great khanjar's (curved dagger), chakar's (quoit), bichua’s (scorpion bladed dagger) , and glorious pesh kabz's (armour piercing dagger) were taken out.

ਤੀਰ ਅਨਿਕ ਬਿਧਿ ਖਪਰੇ ਸੇਲੇ ਗਨ ਬਦਾਂਮਚੇ ਤੁੱਕੇ ।

ਸੇਲ ਨਰਾਂਚ ਸੁ ਨਾਵਕ ਤੀਖਨ ਕਰ ਦਹਿਂਤਨ ਰਿਪੁ ਢੂਕੇ ।੬।

Various types of arrows, (Neje Muhee Teer), (Badaam Muhee Teer), (Kikkar de thuk Vargi Dandedaar Mukhi vala Teer), Sarbloh teer jis Punj Khamb, Chaar Mukhe Teer, Ik chota teer jis dee mukhi dandedaar hundi hair), (thothi naali jis vicho chota teer chalondey han) te (vairi de than vich kumbh jaan vale teer) were taken out.

ਤੁਪਕ ਤਮਾਂਚੇ ਗਨ ਬਿਲਾਇਤੀ ਸਾਂਗੈਂ ਸ਼ਕਤਿ ਨਿਕਾਸੇ ।

ਬ੍ਰਿੰਦ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਖਜਾਨੇ ਕਹਿਂ ਲੌ ਕਵੀ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸੇ ।੭।

Guns and pistols, spear's from Tehran Iran, and all the weapons out of the Guru’s armory, they were all taken out, how much more description can this poet give?

ਮਾਰਵਾਰਿਯੇ ਮਾਂਞਨਿ ਲਾਗੇ ਚਰਨ ਦਾਬ ਕਰ ਫੇਰੇ ।

ਇਤਨੇ ਮਹਿਂ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਬਾਹਿਰ ਨਿਕਸੇ ਸਭਿ ਆਯੁਧ ਦਿਸ਼ਿ ਹੇਰੇ ।੮।

The Marvaari Sikh placed the weapons on the floor near his feet then began cleaning. During this, the Guru came out and saw all the glorious weapons.

ਕਹਯੋ ‘ਬਿਅਦਬੀ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਨਿ ਕੇਰੀ ਤੈਂ ਕਯੋਂ ਚਰਨ ਲਗਾਯੋ ।

ਅਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਿਯ ‘ਖੜਗ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਕੋ ਨਿਜ ਧੁਜ ਬਿਖੈ ਸਹਾਯੋ ।੯।

The Guru then said, “You are disrespecting the weapons, why are you putting these weapons near your feet? Akaal Purkh loves the Kharag, on his very own battle standards it (the sword) is displayed. 9

ਆਦਿ ਸ਼ਕਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਚੰਡੀ ਰੂਪ ਇਹ ਪੂਜਨ ਜੋਗ ਸਦੀਵਾ ।

ਸਰਬ ਸੁਰਾਸੁਰ ਨਰ ਕਯਾ ਬਪੁਰੋ ਜਿਸ ਕੇ ਬਸਿ ਮਹਿਂ ਥੀਵਾ ।੧੦।

The sword is the Aadi Shakti (primal energy), and is the very form of Sri Chandi. One must always worship it. All demi-gods, goddesses, demons, and humans whose fate was kind contemplated upon this.

ਸਾਦਰ ਸੇਵ ਮਾਞਿਬੇ ਕਰੀਯਹਿ’ ਇਹ ਕਹਿ ਅੱਗ੍ਰ ਸਿਧਾਏ ।

ਬੈਠੇ ਬਹੁਰ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਆਯੋ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਮੁਖ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਪਾਏ ।੧੧।

Respectfully clean the weapons.” After saying this Guru walked on. Later on, a Khalsa came and received Guru’s darshan as Guru was sitting down.

ਕੇਤਿਕ ਚਿਰ ਮਹਿਂ ਇਕ ਸਿਖ ਬੋਲਯੋ ‘ਮਾਰਵਾਰਿਯਾ ਜੋਈ ।

ਪੁੰਜ ਖੜਗ ਸਿਰ ਪਰ ਧਰਿ ਬੈਠਯੋ ਕਾਰ ਨ ਕਰਤਾ ਸੋਈ’ ।੧੨।

After a while a Sikh said to the Guru, “The Marvaari Sikh has placed many weapons (swords) on his head and is sitting, but is not doing any work”

ਸੁਨਿ ਬਿਕਸੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਗਏ ਬਿਲੋਕਨਿ ਦੇਖਯੋ ਤਿਸੀ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰਾ ।

‘ਇਹ ਕਯਾ ਕਰਯੋ ਨ ਸੇਵਾ ਠਾਨਤਿ ਬੈਠੇ ਸਮਾ ਗੁਜਾਰਾ’ ।੧੩।

Listening to that, Guru ji went to go see. Upon approaching the Guru said, “What are you doing? You are not doing any service; you are spending your time only resting.”

‘ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਰਾਵਰ ਕੀ ਆਇਸੁ ਅਦਬ ਕਰਨਿ ਇਮ ਹੋਵੈ ।

ਸੇਵਾ ਮਾਂਞਨ ਕੀ ਹੁਇ ਤੈਸੇ ਜਥਾ ਪ੍ਰਥਮ ਮਲ ਖੋਵੇਂ’ ।੧੪।

The Maarvaari Sikh said, “Maharaj, only with your permission can this respectful practice be carried out, the service of washing can only be done that way, in the way (you proscribed) before. That is the only way the filth leaves.”

ਬਿਗਸਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਕਹਿ ‘ਤੁਮ ਕੌ ਬਖਸ਼ਯੋ, ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਨ ਕੇ ਨਿਤ ਦਾਸਾ ।

ਕਰਹੁ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਤੇ ਸੇਵਾ ਆਯੁਧ, ਤੌ ਸਭਿ ਸੁਖ ਹੁਇ ਪਾਸਾ’ ।੧੫।

The Lord said to the Maarvaari Sikh, “you are blessed; you are always doing service to weapons. With great love you do selfless service to the weapons, with this happiness with always be at your side.”

ਰਾਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਤਿਹ ਨਾਮ ਹੁਤੋ ਸੁਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੋ ਬੰਦਨ ਠਾਨੀ ।

ਮਾਂਞਨ ਕਰਨਿ ਲਗਯੋ ਸੁਧ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਨਿ, ਪੁਨ ਸੁਖ ਲਹਯੋ ਮਹਾਂਨੀ ।੧੬।

The Marvaari Sikh’s name was Ram Singh, after listening to Guru Ji’s word he prostrated before the Guru and started to clean some more weapons. After cleaning the weapons Ram Singh felt a great amount of happiness.

ਊਚੇ ਥਲ ਟਿਕਾਇ ਸਭਿ ਆਯੁਧ ਪੂਜਾ ਸੌਜ ਮੰਗਾਈ ।

ਲਗੇ ਨੁਰਾਤੇ ਸਗਰੇ ਪੂਜਨ ਚੰਡਿ ਕਾਲਕਾ ਮਾਈ ।੧੭।

After the cleaning; all the weapons were placed on a high level and the Sikhs started to worship them with incense. The festival of Navathri was starting and everyone was worshiping Chandi and Mata (mother) Kaalkaa.

ਚੰਡਿ ਚਰਿੱਤ੍ਰ ਪਾਠ ਨਿਤ ਹੋਵੈ ਸਹਿਸਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਅਰੁ ਭਾਖਾ ।

ਧੂਪ ਦੀਪ ਚੰਦਨ ਕੌ ਚਰਚਤਿ ਫੂਲਮਾਲ ਬਹੁ ਰਾਖਾ ।੧੮।

The recitation of Chandi Chritr was starting in both Sanskrit form (from Markhandya Purana) and in Brij Bhasa (from Dasam Granth). Incense, ghee-lamps, sandalwood were all used and great wreaths of flowers were put around the weapons.

Summary of Sarbloh Granth Sahib Ji

2009-10-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

See photo ‘Table of Contents’ at end of document and Mahan Kosh (under ‘Sarbloh granth’) for reference

First Chapter – ਪਹਿਲਾ ਅਧਯਾਯ
The first chapter contains the praise of Māhā Māyā, and Māhā Kāl. After losing to the demons, the Devtian (Gods and Goddesses) came under the protection of the Devi (Chandi). The Devi defeated the demon army and its leader Bhīmnād.

Second Chapter – ਦੂਜਾ ਅਧਯਾਯ
Bhīmnād’s wife prepares to become a Satī while his brother, Bīrjnād, prepares to wage war against all the Devtian. Indira then sends letters to all the Devtian asking for assistance in the war.

Third Chapter - ਤੀਜਾ ਅਧਯਾਯ
The demons got the upper hand on the gods and goddesses. Vishnu then sends Nārad as an ambassador to Bīrjnād. Bīrjnād would not listen and prepared for battle. At the beginning of the battle the 11 armies of Bīrjnād that were on foot were destroyed.

Fourth Chapter - ਚੌਥਾ ਅਧਯਾਯ
A great battle full of terror is occurring. Giving Vishnu’s ambrosial nectur (amrit) to the Devitan they re-gained life. After Indira captures the demons, Bīrjnād attains victory and captures/imprisons Indira.

Fifth Chapter – ਪੰਜਵਾ ਅਧਯਾਯ
After the Devtian experienced great pain in the battle they went before Akal Purkh and pleaded for help. Akal Purkh manifested himself as Sarbloh (all light). Sarbloh avatar made Ganesh his ambassador and sent him to Bīrjnād. Ganesh’s pleads fell on deaf ears and the war was started. The gods and goddesses used all their power to call on Sarbloh to help them. By getting Sarbloh's darshan all the Devtian and Demons were immersed in bliss. Bīrjnād then begins to praise Sarbloh. Sarbloh becomes a frightening form and has a great battle full of terror with Bīrjnād, in which Bīrjnād is defeated and killed.

Following the conclusion of the story of Sarbloh avatar there are the following sections about Vishnu avatar, they are as follows:
- Mach (fish) Avatar
- Kach (tortoise) Avatar
- Barhā (Wild-Boar) Avatar
- Nar Singh (Half Man half lion) avatar
- Purshraam Avatar
- Rām Avatar, called ‘Bīj Ramaein’
- Krishna avatar, called, Dasam Sakand (tenth chapter of Bhagvad Purana)