19th Doharaa: 'Sees Thuhee[n] Kaayaa Thuhee[n]...'

Last updated on Aug 16, 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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ਸੀਸ ਤੁਹੀਂ ਕਾਯਾ ਤੁਹੀਂ ਤੈ ਪ੍ਰਾਨੀ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ॥
Sees Thuhee[n] Kaayaa Thuhee[n] Thai Praanee Kae Praan
ਤੈਂ ਬਿੱਦਯਾ ਜਗ ਬਕਤ੍ਰ ਹੁਇ ਕਰੇ ਬੇਦ ਬਖਯਾਨ॥੧੯॥
Thai[n] Bidh-yaa Jag Bakthr Hue[i] Karae Baedh Bakhyaan
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What does the human see at least once in their life? A death of a loved one or a death of a stranger. As cruel as it might be, sometimes they may see a dismembered body. Guru Sahib are preparing Their Khalsa for war and these scenes can be scary if unprepared. By mentioning the head and body separate... Guru Sahib are making us imagine this gory sight. From this imagery, one can prepare themselves for a war where this may happen. This will reduce the trauma of battle and allow the Khalsa to continue to fight through the scenes which are often forgot about in the glory of battle.

When most Sikhs hear the word 'Sees', they think of the Shaheedi of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji in Delhi...

Resource	ਸੀਸ ਤੁਹੀਂ ਕਾਯਾ ਤੁਹੀਂ ਤੈ ਪ੍ਰਾਨੀ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ॥/ Sees Thuhee[n] Kaayaa Thuhee[n] Thai Praanee Kae Praan
Mehron Steek (Similar definitions in Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Steek, Pandit Narayan Singh Steek)	You are the Head, You are the Body/Torso, and You are the Breaths of the Breathing [ie living beings]
Mahaan Kosh	Sees = 1) Sanskrit word for head 2) Abbreviation (short-form) for Aasees (Aashirvaadh) 3) Sikaa/Coin (Seesak) Kaayaa Sareer = Shareerkaay/Shareer = a body which is subject to death Praanee = 1) That who has Praan within them 2) Jeev, Ja[n]th = creature, being, [separated sense of self] 3) Human Praan = 1) Breaths 2) Scholars have developed 10 different types of Praan (5 main Praan, 5 Up-Praan), see Das PraaN 3) Life 4) Mind, the consciousness 5) Strength/Power 6) Brahm-ParamAatmaa[-Vaheguru]

Following the Shaheedi of Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, there were two gurdwaras established with the name Sees Ganj. One in Delhi and one in Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Gurdwara Sahib in Delhi marks the place where Guru Sahib attained Shaheedi through Beheading. The Gurdwara Sahib in Sri Anandpur Sahib is where Guru Sahib’s Holy Head was cremated after being brought to Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji by Bhai Jaithaa Ji (Bhai Jeevan Singh) from Delhi.
ਤਿਲਕ ਜੰਞੂ ਰਾਖਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤਾ ਕਾ ॥
Thilak Ja[n]njoo Raakhaa Prabh Thaa Kaa
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji protected the [Hindu’s Ability to wear] Thilak and Janeyoo
ਕੀਨੋ ਬਡੋ ਕਲੂ ਮਹਿ ਸਾਕਾ ॥
Keeno Bado Kaloo Mah[i] Saakaa
A great event in this age of Darkness (Kalyug)
ਸਾਧਨ ਹੇਤਿ ਇਤੀ ਜਿਨਿ ਕਰੀ ॥
Saadhhan Haeth[i] Ithee Jin[i] Karee
They did it for the Saints...
ਸੀਸੁ ਦੀਯਾ ਪਰੁ ਸੀ ਨ ਉਚਰੀ ॥੧੩॥
Sees[u] Dheeaa Par[u] See na Ucharee
They gave their head up but not even a sigh sound came out
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in Bachithar Naatak)
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Vaheguru Ji - You are both the Breath of the Breathing and the Breathing Beings Themselves!

A depiction of Brahma, usually shown holding the Vedas & having 4 faces (Guru Sahib calls him Mukh-Chaar)

Resource	ਤੈਂ ਬਿੱਦਯਾ ਜਗ ਬਕਤ੍ਰ ਹੁਇ ਕਰੇ ਬੇਦ ਬਖਯਾਨ॥੧੯॥/ Thai[n] Bidhya Jag Bakathr Hue[i] Karae Baedh Bakhyaan
Mehron Steek	It is You who comes into the world as eloquent speakers (bakthaa) and explain the essence of the Vedas
Giani Bishan Singh Steek	Bakathr = That who from the mouth of or taking on form of Brahma reciting the Vedas from his mouth... and the world describes
Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Steek, Pandit Narayan Singh Steek	You are Vidhay and the Four-Faced Brahma who recited the Vedas
Mahaan Kosh	Bidhyaa/Bidhiaa = Sanskrit word for Knowledge Bidhiaa Sodhhai Thath[u] Lahai By correcting themselves through the Divine Knowledge, one is able to understand the Divine Essence (Dakhnee Oankaar) Bakathr/Vakhiath = Mukh = Mouth/Face, also: Four-Faced Brahma Baedh/Vaedh = Giaan or Ilam = Knowledge. 2) The Principle Granths of the Hindu Dharam incl: Rig, Yajur, Saam, and Athharav 3) people can use this word to replace the number 4 (as there are 4 Vedas) 4) Rarrkaa = an olden-style broom with thick strands 5) Kindling used to start fire 6) refers to a Mandap used in Fire Sacrifice (Yagya/Jagya) or Weddings 7 and 8 not necessary... please see Mahan Kosh Bakhyaan/Vakhiaan = Vyaakhyaan = Narrate or Testify

Dhan Dhan Guru Amardas Sahib Ji Maharaj teach about the Vedas in our nitnem Bani - Sri Anand Sahib:
ਵੇਦਾ ਮਹਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਤਮੁ ਸੋ ਸੁਣਹਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਜਿਉ ਬੇਤਾਲਿਆ ॥
Vaedhaa Mah[i] naam[u] Utham[u] So SuNah[i] naahee Phirah[i] Jio[u] Baethaaliaa
Within the Vedas, the Name of Vaheguru is the Highest but the people don’t listen to this and so, wander around in their dark ignorance.
(Raag Ramkalee, Ang 919)
Guru Maharaj guide a Sikhs’ eyes in the world of spirituality and so that which causes us to remember Vaheguru is beautiful.

Search about any of these Rishi/Sages and you will see that they have made great contribution to the Vedas. Many of these Rishi/Muni's are also mentioned in Gurbani

How do we perceive different elements in the world, including the pantheon and scholars of South Asia? There are many ancient Saadhus which are referred to as Rishi-Muni’s/sages. They are known masters of the Vedas. The Vedas are said to be ever-existing and it wasn’t till Veda Vyas Ji categorized the Vedas that they came into physical manifestation. The one who brought the Vedas into existence is said to be Brahma Ji. Brahma Ji is the personification of Akaal Purakh Vaheguru’s Power of creation and knowledge. Brahma Ji is said to taken on many forms to pass down the divine knowledge.
ਏਕਾ ਮਾਈ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਵਿਆਈ ਤਿਨਿ ਚੇਲੇ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥
Aekaa Maaee Jugath[i] Viaa-aee Thin[i] Chaelae ParvaaN[u]
The One Maya-Shakti when wielded by Akaal Purakh bears 3 children (3 main powers/aspects of the Origin Power Maya)
ਇਕੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੀ ਇਕੁ ਭੰਡਾਰੀ ਇਕੁ ਲਾਏ ਦੀਬਾਣੁ ॥
Ik[u] Sa[n]saaree Ik[u] Bha[n]daaree Ik[u] Laa-ae Dhee-BaaN
One who creates (personified as Brahma), One who sustains (personified as Vishnu), One who destroys/wraps up (personified as Shiv)
(Sri Japji Sahib)
In Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Brahma Avatar, Maharaj write that Brahma Ji took on many avatars including Valmiki Ji who wrote the Ramayana, Kashyapa Muni Ji is said to have written many Vedic verses, Kalidaas Ji is said to have written the lineage of Sri Raghu (Ancestor of Sri Ram Chandra Ji)
ਰਘੁ ਕਾਬਿ ਕੀਨ ਸੁਧਾਰਿ ॥
Ragh[u] Kaabi[i] Keen Sudhhaar[i]
Fluently writing the lineage of Sri Raghu
ਕਰਿ ਕਾਲਿਦਾਸ ਵਤਾਰ ॥
Kar[i] Kaalidhaas Vathaar
This was done by the Avatar of Brahma: Kalidaas Ji.
Shukra-Acharya Ji is said to be the Preceptor/Guru of the Demons. Consistently, those who are associated with spiritual literature and wisdom are attached to this trait. Here, even Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji give Their Sikhs all of this Supreme Spiritual Knowledge and then further give Guruship to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. No matter how we may perceive Gurbani and all of these previous spiritual wisdom-giving figures, they are all manifestations of Vaheguru Ji’s Powers.
ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿਕ ਸਨਕਾਦਿਕ ਚਾਹੈ ॥
Brahma-adhik Sanka-adhik Chaahai
Brahma and those comparably like him, Brahma’s wise and knowledgeable children (Sanak and 3 other brothers) and those alikened to them... they all desire Vaheguru
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji, Ang 203)
If one sees Vaheguru Ji through and throughout all of creation, then creation and knowledge are all blessings of Vaheguru Ji. If someone sees Vaheguru Ji as separate from creation, then Brahma—and the like—are simply servants of Vaheguru. However one might perceive, it is all Vaheguru and nothing but Vaheguru.
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Guru Panth Ka Daas,
Aaeenaa