17th Doharaa: "Tuhee[n] Raam Sree Krisan[u] Thum..."

Last updated on Jun 2, 2025

Dhan Dhan Kalgidhar Maharaj, Chittey Baja Wale Paatshah, Neela-Ghorh Asvaar, Sarbans Daani, Dasmesh Pita Ji Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj
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ਤੁਹੀਂ ਰਾਮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨ ਤੁਮ ਤੁਹੀਂ ਬਿਸਨ ਕੋ ਰੂਪ ॥
Thuhee[n] Raam Sree Krisan Thum Thuhee[n] Bisan Ko Roop
ਤੁਹੀਂ ਪ੍ਰਜਾ ਸਭ ਜਗਤ ਕੀ ਤੁਹੀ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਭੂਪ॥੧੭॥
Thuhee[n] Prajaa sabh Jagath Kee Thuhee Aap Hee Bhoop
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Continuing from the last Doharaa, Guru Sahib are mentioning more names of well-known incarnations of Akaal Purakh’s Satoguni Shakti (power of sustenance/maintenance/care/nurture). This has been discussed in depth, if you have any doubts then please read the last Doharaa commentary. Sikhi heavily has faith and conviction in the One Non-Dual Parameshwar-Vaheguru. Ik-Onkaar includes the Formless Vaheguru (which many of the Abrahamic Faiths strive to worship) and when Vaheguru created Form, they had an initial source power (Aadhee Shakthee). There is nothing without Vaheguru Ji, Vaheguru Ji pervades in the Form as well as the Formless. From this Aadhee Shakthee came the three aspects of that power: Creation (Rajo), Sustenance (Satho) and Destruction (Thamo). The Purpose of the Khalsa is to maintain Dharam (Righteous Order) and so, Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj instill these traits by having their Khalsa constantly read and reflect upon these heroic stories. So is the purpose of this Gurbani to worship these Devte/Angels? Superficially, many people may jump to this conclusion but if one reads Jaap Sahib, Sri Akaal Usthath and actually reads all of the poetry of Sri Raam Avathaar and Sri Krishna Avatar... they will realize that they are not presented as infallible. In Akaal Usthath, Guru Sahib teach us the following:
ਏਕ ਸਿਵ ਭਏ ਏਕ ਗਏ ਏਕ ਫੇਰ ਭਏ ਰਾਮਚੰਦ੍ਰ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨ ਕੇ ਅਵਤਾਰ ਭੀ ਅਨੇਕ ਹੈ ॥
Ek Siv Bha-ae, Ek Ga-ae, Ek Phaer Bha-ae, Raam-Cha[n]dhr Krisan Kae Avathaar Bhee Anaek Hai
There was one Shiva Ji then one passed away then another came to be...
Sri Ram-Chandra Ji and Sri Krishna Ji have had many incarnations.
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The more one reads Gurbani they start to get the whole picture of Guru Sahib’s Way of Thinking (Gurmat). In the previous Doharaa, excerpts from each of the referenced avatar was included but Raam Avatar and Krishna Avatar are too long to be able to fit into this section. Overall, we see Guru Maharaj narrating the key stories of their respected lives but it’s not just a simple narration. Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji write in such a poetic method and with so much battle imagery. Something which might have been briefly described in another version of the stories, Guru Sahib brings their Khalsa into a warrior rage by simply reading the Gurbani. So in this section, we will highlight the warrior aspects as we did not do so in the last Chaubis Avatar Doharaa.

It is very hard to find an illustration which truly displays how glorious and brave of a warrior Sri Ram Chandra Ji are... as described by Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj

Resource	ਤੁਹੀਂ ਰਾਮ/Thuhee[n] Raam
Mehron Steek (similar to Pandit Narain Singh Steek, Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Steek)	You are Sri Ram Chandra Ji
Mahaan Kosh	Raam: 1) Those which the Yogis are immersed in... the Omnipresent-Vaheguru 2) Parash-Raam 3) the Solar lineage’s (Soorya-vanshee), Ayodhhyaa-Path[i] (The Protector of Ayodhhyaa), the son of King Dashrathh and born from Queen Kaushalyaa, student of Sage Vashisht and Vaasudev, martial student of Vishwamithr, punisher of Mareech, the one who destroyed Shiv Ji’s bow and wedded with Sita Ji, who followed his father’s instructions then lived in the jungle for 14 years, the destroyer of those who bothered the saints, the one who punished the kidnapper of Sita Ji - Raavan... [did not include full information as it would get unnecessarily long]

There are many different Raam’s that appear in Chaubis Avatar: 1) Parasraam Avatar, 2) Sri Raam-Chandra, and 3) Balraam. Paras-raam Avatar is the Avatar that Vishnu took on in the form of a Brahmin-warrior. The Kshatriya warriors became egotistical and in order to destroy their ego, Vaheguru took on the Form of the Satoguni Parasraam - with the signature weapon: the battle axe. Sri Raam-Chandra is the hero in the Treta-Jug story of a demon kidnapping Sita - Sri Raam-Chandra Ji’s Wife. Sri Raam-Chandra – with his brave brothers and devotees including the famous Hanuman Ji – topple the demons and restore Dharam in the world. The notorious Raavan is replaced by his righteous brother Vibhishan. This story has been a model for many stories about the victory of righteousness over ego. Balraam is the brother of Sri Krishna Ji. The following Chhand appears in Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj’s narration of the battle between Sri Raam-Chandra and Raavan:
ਤ੍ਰਣਿਣਿਣ ਛੰਦ ॥
ThriNiNaN Chhand
ਤ੍ਰਣਿਣਿਣ ਤੀਰੰ ॥ ਬ੍ਰਣਿਣਿਣ ਬੀਰੰ ॥
ThraNiNiN Theera[ng]; BraNiNiN Beer[ng]
The arrows go **THRANININ** and the warriors go **BRANININ**
ਢ੍ਰਣਣਣ ਢਾਲੰ ॥ ਜ੍ਰਣਣਣ ਜਵਾਲੰ ॥੫੩੩॥
TdraNaNaN Tdaal[ng]; JraNaNaN Jvaal[ng]
The Shields go **TDRANANAN** sound and fire goes **JRANANAN**
...This is a wonderful example of the onomatopoeia that Guru Sahib use to create a rhythmic beat for our ears to hear the sounds of the battle.
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At the end of Raam Avatar is a great message that we read as part of Rehras Sahib daily:
ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥
Dhoharaa
ਰਾਮ ਕਥਾ ਜੁਗ ਜੁਗ ਅਟਲ ਸਭ ਕੋਈ ਭਾਖਤ ਨੇਤ ॥
Raam Kathhaa Jug Jug Atal Sabh Koee Bhaakhath naeth
The Story of Sri Ram Chandra Ji will be told throughout the ages & has been regularly narrated
ਸੁਰਗ ਬਾਸ ਰਘੁਬਰ ਕਰਾ ਸਗਰੀ ਪੁਰੀ ਸਮੇਤ ॥੧॥
Surag Baas Raghubar Karaa Sagree Puree Samaeth
Sri Ram Chandra Ji went to heaven along with the entire city...
It is true that many historic events, stories, films, and plays have featured this theme since the beginning of recorded history. Always choosing Dharam (righteousness) over ego, this type of character building is beneficial for all of humanity. With examples, such as the Lord of the Ring series, Star Wars, Harry Potter, among many other classical examples such as Oedipus Rex and Macbeth. These share the broad theme of good over “evil” but there are specific examples of the hero saving the damsel-in-distress in fairy tales such as: Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. A lot of these modern adaptations actually lose the moral strength of the characters. Sri Raam Chandra Ji are defined as Purash-Utham (A high form of man). So their moral character is higher than that of the standard which we see in movies today.
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Bhatt Kalh Ji sing the praises of the Sikh Gurus by comparing the Forces for Righteousness in the previous Yug’s:
ਤ੍ਰੇਤੈ ਤੈ ਮਾਣਿਓ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਘੁਵੰਸੁ ਕਹਾਇਓ ॥
Thraethai Thai MaaNi-O Raam[u] Ragh[u]va[n]s[u] Kahaai-O
In Treta Yug, You were revered as Sri Raam-Chandra Ji
ਦੁਆਪੁਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨ ਮੁਰਾਰਿ ਕੰਸੁ ਕਿਰਤਾਰਥੁ ਕੀਓ ॥
Dhuaapur[i] Krisan Muraar[i] Ka[n]s[u] Kirthaarathh[u] Kee-O
In Dwapur Yug, You were known as Muraari, Sri Krishan Ji - the one who succeeded in [killing] Kans
ਉਗ੍ਰਸੈਣ ਕਉ ਰਾਜੁ ਅਭੈ ਭਗਤਹ ਜਨ ਦੀਓ ॥
UgrsaiN Ko[u] Raaj[u] Abhai Bhagathah Jan Dhee-O
Bestowing Raja Ugar-Sain with kingdom and the devotees with fearlessness
(Ang 1390)

Fifth century depiction of Sri Krishna Ji killing Keshi - the horse-demon

Resource	ਸ੍ਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨ ਤੁਮ/Sree Krisan Thum
Mehron Steek (similar to Pandit Narain Singh Steek, Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Steek)	You are Sri Krishna Ji
Mahaan Kosh	Krisan = 1) Black, Dark, Shade (in sanskrit) 2) Sage Ved-Vyaas 3) Arjun 4) Koil = A bird which is known for its dark plumage 5) Kaao[n] = Crow 7) Kali-yuga 8) Blue 9) Iron 10) Surma/Kohl (used as eye-liner) 11) 8th Avatar (according to the traditional 10 Avatars) of Vishnu... Sri Krishn = The son of the Yaadhav-vanshee’s Vaasudhaev and born from Devaki in the Jail of Mathhuraa, raised in the village of Gokul in the house of the cowherdsman Nand and Yashodha... He was a great strategist and warrior, it was due to his strength that the Yadav’s glory was increased, after killing Kans... He put his maternal grandfather on throne of Mathhuraa. He had a large role in the battle between the Pandav’s and Kaurav’s (Mahabharat) while giving the teachings found in the Bhagavath Geethaa to Arjun. Also waging war against those of the likes of Jarasindhh... leaving Mathhuraa to go to establish the Capital of Dwarikaa

ਹਰਿ ਆਪੇ ਕਾਨੑੁ ਉਪਾਇਦਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਗੋਵਿਦਾ ਹਰਿ ਆਪੇ ਗੋਪੀ ਖੋਜੀ ਜੀਉ ॥
Har[i] Aapae Kaanh Upaaidhaa Maerae Govidhaa Har[i] Aapae Gopee Khojee Jee-o[u]
Akaal Purakh Vaheguru - Themselves created Sri Krishna Ji and Akaal Purakh Vaheguru - Themselves are the Gopis who look for Sri Krishna Ji.
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Ramdaas Sahib Ji Maharaj
in Raag Gourree Maajh, Ang 174)
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ਕੇਤੀਆ ਕੰਨੑ ਕਹਾਣੀਆ...
There are many stories of Sri Krishna Ji...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji Maharaj, Ang 464)
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So which one should we discuss? Continuing the theme and focus of war, we see Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji narrating Krishna Ji destroying a demon by the name Keshi:
ਅਥ ਕੇਸੀ ਦੈਤ ਬਧ ਕਥਨੰ ॥
Athh Kaesee Dhaith Badhh Kathhan[ng]
Now begins the death of the demon Kaesee...
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ਸਵੈਯਾ ॥
Savaiyaa
ਪ੍ਰਾਤ ਚਲਿਯੋ ਤਹ ਕੋ ਉਠਿ ਸੋ ਰਿਪੁ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਹਯ ਦੀਰਘ ਪੈ ਤਹ ਆਯੋ ॥
Praath Chaleeyo Thah Ko Utt[i] So Rip[u] Hvai Hay Hvai Dheeragh Pai Thah Aayo
(Kaeshi) departed in the morning, taking on a form of a great horse
ਦੇਖਤ ਜਾਹਿ ਦਿਨੇਸ ਡਰਿਓ ਮਘਵਾ ਜਿਹ ਪੇਖਤ ਹੀ ਡਰ ਪਾਯੋ ॥
Dhaekhath Jaah[i] Dhinaes DariO Maghvaa Jih Paekhath Hee Dar Paayo
Just seeing him, the Sun and Indra were made to be fearful
ਗ੍ਵਾਰ ਡਰੇ ਤਿਹ ਦੇਖਤ ਹੀ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਨ ਊਪਰ ਸੀਸ ਝੁਕਾਯੋ ॥
Gwaar Darae Thih Dhaekhath Hee Har[i] Paaein Oopar Sees Jhukaayo
The villagers were scared upon seeing him and so bowed their heads at the Feet of Sri Krishna
ਧੀਰ ਭਯੋ ਜਦੁਰਾਇ ਤਬੈ ਤਿਹ ਸੋ ਕੁਪ ਕੈ ਰਨ ਦੁੰਦ ਮਚਾਯੋ ॥੭੭੭॥
Dhheer Bhayo Jadh[u]raa-i Thabai Thih So Kup Kai Ran Dh[u]ndh Machaayo
The King of Yadavs - Sri Krishna - steadied himself [to not back down]And at the same time, Kaeshi became enraged making great noise!
ਕੋਪ ਭਯੋ ਰਿਪੁ ਕੇ ਮਨ ਮੈ ਤਬ ਪਾਉ ਕੀ ਕਾਨ੍ਹ ਕੋ ਚੋਟ ਚਲਾਈ ॥
Kop Bhayo Rip[u] Kae Man Mai Thab Paao[u] Kee Kaan[h] Ko chot Chalaaee
This enemy’s mind was filled rage and so used his hooves to attack Sri Krishna Ji
ਦੀਨ ਨ ਲਾਗਨ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਤਨੈ ਸੁ ਭਲੀ ਬਿਧਿ ਸੋ ਜਦੁਰਾਇ ਬਚਾਈ ॥
Dheen na Laagan Syaam Thanai Su Bhalee Bidhh[i] So Jadh[u]raa-i Bachaaee
Sri Krishna Ji was able to dodge the attack and did not let Kaeshi touch Him
ਫੇਰਿ ਗਹਿਓ ਸੋਊ ਪਾਇਨ ਤੇ ਕਰ ਮੋ ਨ ਰਹਿਯੋ ਸੁ ਦਯੋ ਹੈ ਬਗਾਈ ॥
Phaer[i] GahiO So-oo Paaein Thae Kar Mo na Raheeyo Su Dhayo Hai Bagaaee
Sri Krishna Ji grabbed onto Kaeshi’s legs, picked him up and threw him far away
ਜਿਉ ਲਰਕਾ ਬਟ ਫੈਕਤ ਹੈ ਤਿਮ ਚਾਰ ਸੈ ਪੈਗ ਪਰਿਓ ਸੋਊ ਜਾਈ ॥੭੭੮॥
Jio[u] Larkaa Bat Phaikath Hai Thim Chaar Sai Pai PariO So-oo Jaaee
Just like boys throw sticks around, so Kaeshi was thrown 400 feet like this
ਫੇਰਿ ਸੰਭਾਰਿ ਤਬੈ ਬਲ ਵਾ ਰਿਪੁ ਤੁੰਡ ਪਸਾਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਊਪਰਿ ਧਾਯੋ ॥
Phaer[i] Sa[n]bhaar[i] Thabai Bal Vaa Rip[u] Thu[n]d Pasaar[i] Har[i] Oopar[i] Dhhaayo
Kaeshi collected himself and gained his strength, the enemy spread his mouth open to bite Sri Krishna Ji
ਲੋਚਨ ਕਾਢਿ ਬਡੇ ਡਰਵਾਨ ਕਿਧੌ ਜਿਨ ਤੇ ਨਭ ਲੋਕ ਡਰਾਯੋ ॥
Lochan Kaatd[i] Badae Darvaan Kidhhau Jin Thae nabh Lok DaraayoKaeshi stuck his eyes out as well like he had done to scare the angels
ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਦਯੋ ਤਿਹ ਕੇ ਮੁਖ ਮੈ ਕਰ ਤਾ ਛਬਿ ਕੋ ਮਨ ਮੈ ਜਸ ਭਾਯੋ ॥
Syaam Dhayo Thih Kae Mukh Mae Kar Thaa Chhab[i] Ko Man Mai Jas Bhaayo
Sri Krishna Ji reached into to Kaeshi’s mouth, and it looked like
ਕਾਨ੍ਹ ਕੋ ਹੈ ਕਰ ਕਾਲ ਮਨੋ ਤਨ ਕੇਸੀ ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਨਿਕਾਸਨ ਆਯੋ ॥੭੭੯॥
Kaanh Ko Hai Kar Kaal Mano Than Kaesee Thae Praan nikaasan Aayo
As if Sri Krishna Ji was Death coming to take the breaths out of Kaeshi’s body
ਤਿਨਿ ਬਾਹ ਕਟੀ ਹਰਿ ਦਾਤਨ ਸੋ ਤਿਹ ਕੇ ਸਭ ਦਾਤ ਤਬੈ ਝਰ ਗੇ ॥
Thin[i] Baah Katee Har[i] Dhaathan So Thih Kae Sabh Dhaath Thabai Jhar GaeKaeshi tried to bite into the arm of Sri Krishna Ji but his teeth all crumbled off
ਜੋਊ ਆਇ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਕੈ ਮਨ ਮੈ ਸਮ ਓਰਨ ਕੀ ਸੋਊ ਹੈ ਗਰ ਗੇ ॥
Jo-oo Aa-i Manorathh Kai Man Mai Sam Oran Kee So-oo Hai Gar Gae
He did not achieve the goal which he came to achieve and so was defeated
ਤਬ ਹੀ ਸੋਊ ਜੂਝਿ ਪਰੋ ਛਿਤ ਪੈ ਨ ਸੋਊ ਫਿਰ ਕੈ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਘਰ ਗੇ ॥
Thab Hee So-oo Joojh[i] Paro Chhith Pai na So-oo Phir Kai Apunae Ghar Gae
He died in battle and could not return home
ਅਬ ਕਾਨਰ ਕੇ ਕਰ ਲਾਗਤ ਹੀ ਮਰਿ ਗਯੋ ਵਹ ਪਾਪ ਸਭੈ ਹਰ ਗੇ ॥੭੮੦॥
Ab Kaanar Kae Kar Laagath Hee Mar[i] Gayo Vah Paap Sabhai Har Gae
Having being killed by the hands of Sri Krishna Ji, his sins were all erased...
ਇਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਬਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਨਾਟਕ ਗ੍ਰੰਥੇ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨਾਵਤਾਰੇ ਕੇਸੀ ਬਧਹਿ ਧਯਾਇ ਸਮਾਪਤਮ ਸਤੁ ਸੁਭਮ ਸਤੁ ॥
Ith[i] Sree Bachithr naatak Gra[n]thhae Krisnaavthaarae Kaesee Badhhah[i] Dhhayaa-i Smaaptham Sath[u] Subham Sath[u]
Here completes the story from Sri Bachithar Naatak Granth: Krishna Avataar - Killing the Demon Kaesee
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Kaesee is a horse demon. One of Krishna Ji’s names - Kaeshav - actually comes from this story. Kaeshav literally means the one who killed Kaesh[i] or also, refers to the one with long beautiful hair. The way Maharaj describes Sri Krishna Ji, does it mean that Sri Krishna Ji is Vaheguru? Krishna Ji is a manifestation of Sri Akaal Purakh’s Satogun (nature of protection and nurture). If one can understand what that means then great but otherwise, we read the final two lines of Shabad Hazaaray Patshahi 10vee and we understand that Vaheguru is not limited to Krishna Ji’s Form:
ਜਾ ਕਰ ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਨਹਿ ਜਨਿਯਤਿ ਸੋ ਕਿਮਿ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕਹੈ ਹੈ ॥
Jaa Kar Roop Ra[n]g nah[i] Janeeyath[i] So Kim[i] Syaam Kahai Hai
That who’s colour or form cannot be realized, how can you can call him Syaam (Sri Krishna Ji)
ਛੁਟਹੋ ਕਾਲ ਜਾਲ ਤੇ ਤਬ ਹੀ ਤਾਹਿ ਚਰਨਿ ਲਪਟੈ ਹੈ ॥੩॥੧॥੧੦॥
Chutaho Kaal Jaal Thae Thab Hee Thaah[i] Charan[i] Laptai Hai
Letting go of these death traps and hold on to the Feet of Akaal Purakh-Vaheguru

Resource	ਤੁਹੀਂ ਬਿਸਨ ਕੋ ਰੂਪ ॥/Thuhee[n] Bisan Ko Roop
Mehron Steek (similar to Pandit Narain Singh Steek, Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Steek)	You reside in the Forms of Vishnu as well
Mahaan Kosh	Bisan = Vishnu, the Sustainer, the Doer, the Omnipresent, the Master of the World

In the beginning of Chaubis Avatar, we hear praises of Akaal Purakh-Vaheguru and the nature of reality:
ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿਕ ਸਬ ਹੀ ਪਚਿ ਹਾਰੇ ॥
Brahmaadhik Sab Hee Pach[i] Haarae
Brahma among other beings have suffered and been defeated
ਬਿਸਨ ਮਹੇਸਵਰ ਕਉਨ ਬਿਚਾਰੇ ॥
Bisan Mahaesvar Koun Bichaarae
Who are the poor Vishnu and Maheshwar (Shiv Ji)?
ਚੰਦ ਸੂਰ ਜਿਨਿ ਕਰੇ ਬਿਚਾਰਾ ॥
Cha[n]dh Soor Jin[i] Karae Bichaaraa
The Moon and Sun contemplates on You
ਤਾ ਤੇ ਜਨੀਯਤ ਹੈ ਕਰਤਾਰਾ ॥੧੪॥
Thaa Thae Janeeyath Hai Karthaaraa
And so that is why You are known as the Karthaaraa-Doer-Creator
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Imagine if these manifestations get such great praise then how about the One who created, sustained and destroyed them all? Why are all of these avatars being mentioned among Shastars? Shastars and these Avatars are both powerful ways Akaal Purakh-Vaheguru maintained Dharam and so the Khalsa should understand this in order to be able to do the same.

Resource	ਤੁਹੀਂ ਪ੍ਰਜਾ ਸਭ ਜਗਤ ਕੀ ਤੁਹੀ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਭੂਪ॥੧੭॥ /Thuhee[n] Prajaa Sabh Jagath Kee Thuhee Aap Hee Bhoop
Mehron Steek (similar to Pandit Narain Singh Steek, Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Steek)	You are the Subjects of the World and You - Yourself are King of the the entire world
Mahaan Kosh	Prajaa = Kingdom, Subjects, Population and the Lands Bhoop = Bhoo+Pathee = The Protector/Husband of the Land

Everyday, we read the following teachings from Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji Maharaj in Rehraas Sahib:
ਹਰਿ ਆਪੇ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਹਰਿ ਆਪੇ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜੀ ਕਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੰਤ ਵਿਚਾਰਾ ॥੧॥
Har[i] Aapae Ttaakur[u] Har[i] Aapae Saevak[u] Jee Kiaa naanak Ja[n]th VichaaraaVaheguru are Themselves - the Master and Themselves - the Servant, how can this poor creature explain this relationship?
ਤੂੰ ਘਟ ਘਟ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਰੰਤਰਿ ਜੀ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਸਮਾਣਾ ॥
Thoo[n] Ghat Ghat A[n]thar[i] Sarab nira[n]thar Jee Har[i] Aeko Purakh[u] SamaaNaaYou are within each and every heart and continuously inside everything, It is the One Akaal Purakh which pervades everywhere.
ਇਕਿ ਦਾਤੇ ਇਕਿ ਭੇਖਾਰੀ ਜੀ ਸਭਿ ਤੇਰੇ ਚੋਜ ਵਿਡਾਣਾ ॥
Ik[i] Dhaathae Ik[i] Bhaekhaaree Jee Sabh[i] Thaerae Choj VidaaNaaIt is the One-Vaheguru which comes in the Form of the Donors/Givers and it is the One-Vaheguru which comes in the Form of the Beggars... it is all a Display of Your Playfulness
ਤੂੰ ਆਪੇ ਦਾਤਾ ਆਪੇ ਭੁਗਤਾ ਜੀ ਹਉ ਤੁਧੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਾ ॥
Thoo[n] Aapae Dhaathaa Aapae Bhugthaa Jee Ho[u] Thudhh[u] Bin[u] Avar[u] na JaaNaa
You are the Giver and the One who enjoys, I don’t know anyone besides you.
(So Purakh)
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When someone may first read Shastar Naam Maalaa, they may think that it might just be about giving respect to Shastars but we find out that the Gurbani carries the ideas which help us understand the Sikh idea of God: One Non-Dual (meaning within AND outside of creation, absolutely nothing exists but Vaheguru) Supreme-God who gives everyone existence. So when we speak of Vishnu, Brahma, Mahesh, among deities and powerful beings of other traditions.. we don’t see them as something which may rival God but that they are servants of God. No one can rival God, it is not possible. The qualities and powers which people see within these deities do not belong to them, they all belong to Vaheguru. This is so wonderful! All one can say is Vaheguru Vaheguru Vaheguru Vaheguru Vaheguru. So thankful that Vaheguru Ji have bestowed us with Sikhi!
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Guru Panth Ka Daas,
Aaeenaa