ਮੰਗਲਾਚਰਨ
Three Types of Warriors - Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Jatha Bhindran
ਭੈ ਵਿਚਿ ਜੋਧ ਮਹਾਬਲ ਸੂਰ ॥
Jodhas, Mahabalis and Soormas all fight with the Fear of Paramatma [the Highest Self] within them.
- Adi Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 464
There are multiple interpretations of the words, Jodha, Mahabali and Soorma, which are all types/classes of warriors.
[First Interpretation]
Jodha can mean a (ਰਥੀ) warrior who can fight 1,000 enemies alone.
Mahabali can mean a (ਮਹਾਰਥੀ) warrior who can fight 10,000 enemies alone.
Soorma can mean a (ਅਤਿਰਥੀ) warrior who can fight countless warriors alone.
[Second Interpretation]
Jodha can mean a devotee who listens (ਸ੍ਰਵਣ) to the teachings of the Guru.
Mahabali can mean a devotee who accepts (ਮੰਨਨ) the teachings of the Guru.
Soorma can mean a devotee who instills within them (ਨਿਧਯਾਸਨ) the teachings of the Guru through practice.
[Third Interpretation]
Jodha can mean a devotee who has conquered their body.
Mahabali can mean a devotee who has conquered their senses.
Soorma can mean a devotee who has conquered their mind.
Audio: Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji, Jatha Bhindran