Gurbani on Devi/Devte (deities)...
In this section, Bhai Kahn Singh Ji compare the statements made by the Hindu brother about Sikhs worshipping Devi/Devte [Hindu gods/goddesses/deities] with what Guru Maharaj actually teaches us in Gurbani. They also feature the writings of Bhai Gurdas Ji, Bhai Nand Laal Ji, among many other historically relevant accounts which can help us develop a proper understanding on this topic. This is one of the most longest sections. The following sections will be significantly shorter. If you wish to read further about the topic of Devi then please read Bhai Veer Singh Ji's Devi Poojan Parrthaal. We have to also add a disclaimer that there is an active social media campaign of bots and Hindu nationalists which spend time attempting to bury this translation and don't wish for the truth to be spread. Please avoid generalized statements that are intended to create doubt in your mind. The best way to escape their deceptive traps is to read the Gurbani presented here and also, share with family and friends who have fallen victim to these doubt creating speaking points.
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You (Hindu's) worship deities/gods & goddesses as the ones who can bless with a boon/blessing. They have so many subtleties/differences developed between them that no Hindu scholar can explain how many gods and goddesses there are. In the Sikh Dharam, these gods and godesses are seen in this manner:
ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹੇ ਦੇਵੀ ਸਭਿ ਦੇਵਾ ॥
Maa-iaa Mohae Dhaevee Sabh[i] Dhaevaa
Maya has enticed all the goddesses and gods
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Maya - the Illusionary goddess has enticed all the deities
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Gourree, Ang 227)
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ਭਰਮੇ ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵਾ ॥
Bharmae Sur[i] nar Dhaevee Dhaevaa
The Angels, Humans, goddesses/gods/deities are deluded/in doubt.
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Gourree, Ang 258)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਮਹਾਦੇਉ ਮੋਹਿਆ ॥
Brahma Bisan Mahaa-dhae-o[u] Mohiaa
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiv have become seduced and attached to the creation...
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਗੇ ਸੇ ਸੋਹਿਆ ॥੨॥
Gurmukh[i] naam[i] Lagae Sae Sohiaa
The Gurmukhs are connected to the Naam of Vaheguru Ji.
They look beautiful in this way...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Aasaa, Ang 394)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮੈ ਬੇਦ ਬਾਣੀ ਪਰਗਾਸੀ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹ ਪਸਾਰਾ ॥
Brahmai Baedh BaaNee Pargaasee Maa-iaa Moh Pasaaraa
Brahma revealed the writings of the Vedas,
spreading the attachment to Maya/Creation
ਮਹਾਦੇਉ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਵਰਤੈ ਘਰਿ ਆਪਣੈ ਤਾਮਸੁ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਾ ॥
Mahaa-dhae[ou] Giaanee Varthai Ghar[i] AapaNai Thaamas[u] Bahuth[u] Aha[n]kaaraa
Shiv - the wise one - stays within himself [in meditation]
But due to Tamogun, he has lots of ego...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardhaas Sahib Ji in Raag Vad-ha[n]s, Ang 559)
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ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵਾ ਪੂਜੀਐ ਭਾਈ ਕਿਆ ਮਾਗਉ ਕਿਆ ਦੇਹਿ ॥
Dhaevee Dhaevaa Poojeeai Bhaaee Kiaa Maago[u] Kiaa Dhaeh[i]
if you worship the deities, what can you ask for that they can actually give?
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Soratt[i], Ang 637)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਮਹਾਦੇਉ ਤ੍ਰੈਗੁਣ ਰੋਗੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਈ ॥
Brahma Bisan[u] Mahaa-dhaeo[u] ThraiGuN Rogee, Vich[i] Houmai Kaar Kamaaee
Brahm, Vishnu, Shiv are all bound by the Illusion of the 3-gun Maya (Sato, Rajo, Tamo), They act in ego...
ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਏ ਤਿਸਹਿ ਨ ਚੇਤਹਿ ਬਪੁੜੇ, ਹਰਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਈ ॥
Jin[i] Kee-ae Thisahi[i] na Chaethah[i] Bapurrae, Har[i] Gurmukh[i] Sojhee Paaee
These [3] poor beings never remember that
One-Vaheguru Ji who are the Doer behind them all,
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Raamdhaas Sahib Ji in Raag Soohee, Ang 735)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਮਹਾਦੇਉ ਤ੍ਰੈਗੁਣ ਭੁਲੇ, ਹਉਮੈ ਮੋਹੁ ਵਧਾਇਆ ॥
Brahma Bisan[u] Mahaa-dhaeo[u] ThraiGuN Bhulae, Houmai Moh[u] Vadhhaa-iaa
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiv have all forgotten Vaheguru Ji while amidst the 3-gun Maya, they increase their ego and attachment...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardhaas Sahib Ji in Raag Bilaaval, Ang 852)
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ਕੋਟਿ ਦੇਵੀ ਜਾ ਕਉ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਲਖਿਮੀ ਅਨਿਕ ਭਾਤਿ ॥
Kot[i] Dhaevee Jaa Ko[u] Saevah[i] Lakhimee Anik Bhaath[i]
Millions of goddesses/female deities and different types of Lakshmi’s/deities of fortune worship You - Vaheguru Ji
ਗੁਪਤ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਜਾ ਕਉ ਅਰਾਧਹਿ ਪਉਣ ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਨਸੁ ਰਾਤਿ ॥
Gupath Pragat Jaa Ko[u] Araadhhah[i] PouN PaaNee Dhinas[u] Raath[i]
Day and night, the elements like wind/air, water, etc. remember You Hidden away from the Creation and Present within the Creation
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Aasaa, Ang 455)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਰਿਖੀ ਮੁਨੀ ਸੰਕਰ ਇੰਦੁ ਤਪੈ ਭੇਖਾਰੀ ॥
Brahma Bisan[u] Rikhee Munee Sa[n]kar[u] I[n]dh[u] Thapai Bhaekhaaree
Brahma, Vishnu, the Sages, Indra, etc are all beggars established by Vaheguru Ji
ਮਾਨੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਸੇਹੇ ਦਰਿ ਸਾਚੈ ਆਕੀ ਮਰਹਿ ਅਫਾਰੀ॥
Maanai Hukam[u] Saehae Dhar[i] Saachai Aakee Marah[i] Aphaaree
Following the Hukam of Vaheguru Ji, they become beautiful at Guru Sahib’s Court... while the stubborn rebels will die...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Maaroo, Ang 992)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਮਹੇਸੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ ॥
Brahma Bisan[u] Mahaes[u] na Koee
There weren’t any Brahma, Vishnu, Shiv
ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਦੀਸੈ ਏਕੋ ਸੋਈ ॥
Avar[u] na Dheesai Aeko Soee
No one was there besides the One Vaheguru Ji...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Maaroo Solhae, Ang 1035; This Shabad refers to the State of Existence before any of the created Universe existed...)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਰੁਦ੍ਰ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਸੇਵਾ ॥
Brahma Bisan[u] Rudhr[u] This Kee Saevaa
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiv serve Vaheguru Ji
ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵਾ॥
A[n]th na Paavah[i] Alakh Abhaevaa
Even they cannot find a limit/end to Vaheguru Ji - the Unseeable, Unknowable
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardhaas Sahib Ji in Raag Maaroo, Ang 1053)
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ਕੋਟਿ ਸੂਰ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਪਰਗਾਸ ॥
Kot[i] Soor Jaa Kai Pargaas
Millions of Suns shine because of Vaheguru Ji
ਕੋਟ ਮਹਾਦੇਵ ਅਰੁ ਕਬਿਲਾਸ ॥
Kot Mahaa-Dhaev Ar[u] Kabilaas
Millions of Shiv and Mount Kailash
ਦੁਰਗਾ ਕੋਟਿ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਮਰਦਨੁ ਕਰੈ ॥
Dhurgaa Kot[i] Jaa Kai Mardhan Karai
Millions of Durga massage Vaheguru Ji’s Feet
ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਕੋਟਿ ਬੇਦ ਉਚਰੈ ॥੧॥
Brahmaa Kot[i] Baedh Ucharai
Millions of Brahmas recite the Vedas
ਜਉ ਜਾਚਉ ਤਉ ਕੇਵਲ ਰਾਮ ॥
Jo[u] Jaacho[u] Tho[u] Kaeval Raam
When I beg, I only beg for Vaheguru Ji
ਆਨ ਦੇਵ ਸਿਉ ਨਾਹੀ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Aan Dhaev Sio[u] naahee Kaam; Rahaa-o[u]
I don’t ask of any other Divine beings for my tasks...
(Dhan Bhagat Kabeer Ji in Raag Bhairo[u], Ang 1162)
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ਮਹਿਮਾ ਨ ਜਾਨਹਿ ਬੇਦ ॥
Mahimaa na Jaanah[i] Baedh
The Complete Praises of Vaheguru Ji cannot be described by the Vedas
ਬ੍ਰਹਮੇ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਨਹਿ ਭੇਦ ॥
Brahmae nahee Jaanah[i] Bhaedh...
Brahma does not know the Mysteries of Vaheguru Ji
ਸੰਕਰਾ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਨਹਿ ਭੇਵ ॥
Sa[n]karaa nahee Jaanah[i] Bhaev
Shiv does not know the Secrets of Vaheguru Ji
ਖੋਜਤ ਹਾਰੇ ਦੇਵ ॥
Khojan Haarae Dhaev
All the deities who have tried to understand Vaheguru Ji have failed
ਦੇਵੀਆ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਨੈ ਮਰਮ ॥
Dhaeveeaa nahee Jaanai Maram
The female deities don’t know the secrets...
ਸਭ ਉਪਰਿ ਅਲਖ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ॥
Sabh Oopar[i] A-lakh Paar-Brahm
Above all of them is the One Vaheguru Ji who are Unseen and beyond Brahm...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Raamkalee, Ang 894)
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ਈਸਰੁ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵਾ ॥
Eesar[u] Brahmaa Dhaevee Dhaevaa
Shiv, Brahma, and all the deities...
ਇੰਦੂ ਤਪੇ ਮੁਨਿ ਤੇਰੀ ਸੇਵਾ ॥
I[n]dhr Thapae Mun[i] Thaeree Saevaa
Indra, the Sages who are going through deep penance...
They all do Your Seva - Vaheguru Ji!
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Maaroo, Ang 1034)
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ਕਬੀਰ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਛਾਡਿ ਕੈ ਅਹੋਈ ਰਾਖੈ ਨਾਰਿ ॥
Kabeer Har[i] Kaa Simran Chhad[i] Kai Aho-aee Raakhai naar[i]
Bhagat Kabeer Ji: letting go of the Simran of Vaheguru Ji,
The women do the fast for the female deity Ahoi
ਗਦਹੀ ਹੋਇ ਕੈ ਅਉਤਰੈ ਭਾਰੁ ਸਹੈ ਮਨ ਚਾਰਿ ॥੧੦੮॥
Gadh-hee Ho-i Kai Aoutharai Bhaar[u] Sahai Man Chaar[i]
They will come back into this world [after dying] in the lifeform/birth of a donkey
Then have to carry the weight of 4 Mann [old unit of measurement] in weight
(Dhan Bhagat Kabeer Ji’s Salok’s, Ang 1370)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਮਹੇਸਰ ਬਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਚੀਪਤਿ,
Braham Mahaesar Bishan Sacheepath[i]
Brahma, Shiv, Vishnu, Indra....
ਅੰਤ ਫਸੇ ਜਮ ਫਾਸਿ ਪਰੈਂਗੇ ॥
A[n]th Phasae Jam Phaas[i] Parai[n]gae
At the end of their lives, they will have to face the noose of death...
ਜੇ ਨਰ ਸ੍ਰੀਪਤਿਂ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਸ ਹੈ' ਪਗ,
Jae nar Sree-path[i] Kae Pras Hai[n] Pag,
If a person falls at the Feet of Vaheguru Ji - the Wielder of Maya
ਤੇ ਨਰ ਫੇਰ ਨ ਦੇਹ ਧਰੈਂਗੇ ।੮॥੨੮॥...
Thae nar Phaer na Dhaeh Dhharai[n]gae...
They will not have to take on a physical body again...
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ਜਿਹ ਕੋਟਿ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਨ੍ਰਿਪਾਰ ॥
Jih Kot[i] I[n]dhr nripaar...
Vaheguru created millions of Indra’s and kings
ਕਈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਸਨ ਬਿਚਾਰ ॥
Ka-aee Brahm Bisan Bichaar
[And] many Brahma’s, Vishnu’s...
ਕਈ ਰਾਮ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨ ਰਸੂਲ ॥
Ka-aee Raam Krisn Rasool
[And] Raam Chandra, Krishna, Muhammad
ਬਿਨੁ ਭਗਤਿ ਕੋ ਨ ਕਬੂਲ ॥੮॥੩੮॥
Bin[u] Bhagath[i] Ko na Kabool
Without Bhagti (Devotion for Vaheguru), they are not accepted...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj in Akaal Usthath)
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ਕੋਊ ਦਿਜੇਸ ਕੋ ਮਾਨਤ ਹੈ ਰ ਅਰ ਕੋਊ ਮਹੇਸ ਕੋ ਏਸ ਬਤੈ ਹੈ ॥
Ko-oo Dhij-aes Ko Maanath Hai Ar Ko-oo Mahaes Ko Aes Bathai Hai
Some refer to Brahma as God and some refer to Shiv as God
ਕੋਊ ਕਹੈ ਬਿਸਨੋ ਬਿਸਨਾਇਕ ਜਾਹਿ ਭਜੇ ਅਘ ਓਘ ਕਟੈ ਹੈ ॥
Ko-oo Kahai Bisno Bisnaa-ik Jaah[i] Bhajae Agh Ogh Katai Hai
Some refer to Vishnu as the Master of the World [God] - the one who if we worship, we will lose our sins and obstacles
ਬਾਰ ਹਜਾਰ ਬਿਚਾਰ, ਅਰੇ ਜੜ੍ਹ
Baar Hajaar Bichaar, Arae Jarr[h]
Think about it 1,000 times, oh fool/ignorant!
ਅੰਤ ਸਮੈ ਸਭ ਹੀ ਤਜ ਜੈ ਹੈ ॥
A[n]th Samai Sabh Hee Thaj Jai Hai
At the end [of your life], [you will have to] let go of everything [material/physical]
ਤਾਹੀ ਕੋ ਧਯਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਨ ਹੀਏ,
Thaahee Ko Dhhyaan Pramaan Hee-ae
That is why one must think/focus on Vaheguru within Their Heart
ਜੋਊ ਥਾ, ਅਬ ਹੈ, ਅਰ ਆਗੈਊ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਹੈ ॥੧੫॥
Jo-oo Thhaa, Ab Hai, Ar Aagae-oo Hwai Hai
The One who was (existed in the past), is here now (exists in the present), and will exist in the future as well
ਕੋਟਿਕ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਹ ਕੇ
Kotik I[n]dhr Karae Jih Kae
The One Vaheguru Ji who created millions of Indra’s
ਕਈ ਕੋਟਿ ਉਪਿੰਦ੍ਰ ਨਾਇ ਖਪਾਯੋ ॥
Ka-aee Kot[i] Upi[n]dhr Banaa-i Khapaayo
Many millions of Vishnu’s have been created and destroyed
ਦਾਨਵ ਦੇਵ ਫਨਿੰਦ ਧਰਾਧਰ
Dhaanav Dhaev Phani[n]dh Dhharaadhhar
The One Vaheguru Ji who created the demons, angels, sheshnaag,
ਪੱਛ ਪਸੂ ਨਹਿ ਜਾਤ ਗਿਨਾਯੋ ॥
Pachh Pasoo nah[i] Jaath Ginaayo
Birds, animals, etc. of which we cannot even count how many species/beings there are
ਆਜ ਲਗੇ ਤਪ ਸਾਧਤ ਹੈਂ
Aaj Lagae Thap Saadhhath Hai[n]
They are still engaged in Thap/Thapasiya (spiritual hardship/penance)
ਸਿਵ ਊ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਕਛੁ ਪਾਰ ਨਾ ਪਾਯੋ ॥
Siv Oo Brahmaa Kachh[u] Paar naa Paayo
- Shiv and Brahma could not find a limit to Vaheguru Ji...
ਬੇਦ ਕਤੇਬ ਨ ਭੇਦ ਲਖਯੋ ਜਿੰਹ
Baedh Kathaeb na Bhaedh Lakhyo Ji[n]h
Vaheguru Ji are the One who’s Mystery - the Vedas’, the 4 Abrahamic Scriptures could not understand
ਸੋਊ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੁ ਮੋਹਿ ਬਤਾਯੋ ॥੧੬॥
So-oo Guroo Gur[u] Moh[i] Bathaayo
This is what my Guru - Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji have told me...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in 33 Savaeeyae)
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ਲਖ ਲਖ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੇ ਵੇਦ ਪੜਿ ਇਕਸ ਅਖਰ ਭੇਦੁ ਨ ਜਾਤਾ।
Lakh Lakh Brahmae Vaedh Parr[i] Ikas Akhar Bhaedh[u] na Jaathaa
There are 100,000s of Brahma’s who read Scriptures like the VedasBut do not realize the secret behind the character: One/1.
ਜੋਗ ਧਿਆਨ ਮਹੇਸ ਲਖ ਰੂਪ ਨ ਰੇਖ ਨ ਭੇਖ ਪਛਾਤਾ ।
Jog Dhhiaan Mahaes Lakh Roop na Raekh na Bhaekh PachhaathaaThere are 100,000s of Shiv’s in Yogic meditation,
They do not recognize the Form, the Guise, the Symbols/Lines of Vaheguru Ji
ਲਖ ਅਵਤਾਰ ਅਕਾਰ ਕਰਿ ਤਿਲੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ਨ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਪਛਾਤਾ।...
Lakh Avthaar Akaar Kar[i] Thil[u] Veechaar[u] na Bisan[u] Pachhaathaa
Vaheguru Ji made 100,000s of Avtars [incarnations of Vishnu, Brahma, Rudhra etc] But even still they could not recognize even a sesame seed worth of Vaheguru Ji
ਦਾਤਿ ਲੁਭਾਇ ਵਿਸਾਰਨਿ ਦਾਤਾ ॥੧੩॥
Dhaath[i] Lubhaa-i Visaaran[i]
People are greedy for the gift but forget the Giver!
(Bhai Gurdaas Ji’s 18th Vaar)
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‘The Guru’s Sikh should not direct their mind towards: Mat, Buth (idol/statue), Theerathh, gods, goddesses. deities, fasting, vedic style of poojaa, mantra’s ya[n]thra’s, Peer (Muslim saint’s graves), Brahmin, water offerings, gayatri mantra’
(Rahithnaamaa Bhai Dayaa Singh)
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In the Sikh Dharam, only Vaheguru Ji are the Isht (Divine Beloved) and the only one to be worshipped as per:
ੴ ਸਤਿਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ
Ik-Oa[n]-kaar Sathinaam[u] Karthaa Purakh[u] nir-bho[u] nir-vair[u] Akaal Moorath[i] Ajoonee Sai-bha[n] Gur-Prasaadh[i]
One Vaheguru Ji who manifest this Maya/Sensible Universe - Their Name is True, They are the Doer, the Being, Fearless, Without Enemies, Deathless/Eternal, The Very Form of Everything, Free from having to take birth, Self-Existing, Through Guru Maharaj’s Blessings...
(Sri Jap[u] Ji Sahib)
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ਚਕਰ ਚਿਹਨ ਅਰੁ ਬਰਨ ਜਾਤਿ ਅਰੁ ਪਾਤਿ ਨਹਿਨ ਜਿਹ ॥
Chakr Chihn Ar[u] Baran Jaath[i] Ar[u] Paath[i] nahin Jih
Vaheguru Ji - the One who has no specific direction, symbols, nor classifications/castes,
ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਅਰੁ ਰੇਖ ਭੇਖ ਕੋਊ ਕਹਿ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਕਿਹ ॥
Roop Ra[n]g Ar[u] Raekh Bhaekh Ko-oo Kah[i] na Sakath Kih
No one can speak about Vaheguru Ji’s form, colour, nor lines/shapes, nor robes/guises,
ਅਚਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਨਭਉ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ ਅਮਿਤੋਜਿ ਕਹਿਜੈ ॥
Achal Moorath[i] Anbho[u] Prakaas Amith-oj Kahijai
Vaheguru Ji can be described as the Unmovable/Stable Form,
The Very Form of Spiritual Experience,
ਕੋਟਿ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਇੰਦ੍ਰਾਣਿ ਸਾਹੁ ਸਾਹਾਣਿ ਗਣਿਜੈ ॥
Kot[i] I[n]dhr I[n]dhraaN[i] Saah[u] SaahaaN[i] GaNijai
There are millions of Indra’s [Kings of Heaven], Indra-Rani’s [Queens of Heaven], and Emperors [King of Kings] which try to measure/understand Vaheguru Ji’s Limits
ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣ ਮਹੀਪ ਸੁਰ ਨਰ ਅਸੁਰ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਬਣ ਤ੍ਰਿਣ ਕਹਤ ॥
Thri-bhavan Maheep Sur nar Asur naeth naeth BaN ThriN Kahath
The Kings from all 3 Types of Realms (Heavens, Hells, and Earth), Angels, Humans, Demons - describe Vaheguru Ji as not this and not that (deducing that Vaheguru Ji are not this nor that when they try to fit)
ਤਵ ਸਰਬ ਨਾਮ ਕਥੈ ਕਵਨ ਕਰਮ ਨਾਮ ਬਰਨਤ ਸੁਮਤ ॥
Thav Sarab naam Kathhai Kavan, Karam naam Barnath Su-math
How can we describe all of Your Names?
We will try to wisely describe Vaheguru Ji based on those names which are from this world?
(Sri Jaap Sahib)
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ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਸਦਾ ਹੈ ਦਿਸੈ ਸਬਦੁ ਕਮਾਇ ॥
Sahib Maeraa Sadhaa Hai Dhisai Sabadh[u] Kamaa-i
My Master always exists, They are visible after practicing/earning the Shabad
ਓਹੁ ਅਉਹਾਣੀ ਕਦੇ ਨਾਹਿ ਨਾ ਆਵੈ ਨਾ ਜਾਇ ॥
Oh[u] AouhaaNee Kadhae naah[i] naa Aavai naa Jaa-i
They never perish nor come into a state of coming and going (reincarnation)
ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਸੋ ਸੇਵੀਐ ਜੋ ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਰਹੈ ਸਮਾਇ ॥
Sadhaa Sadhaa So Saevee-ai Jo Sabh Mah[i] Rahai Samaa-i
Always and forever - serve Vaheguru Ji: the One who is Immersed within Everyone/Everything
ਅਵਰੁ ਦੂਜਾ ਕਿਉ ਸੇਵੀਐ ਜੰਮੈ ਤੈ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਇ ॥
Avar[u] Dhoojaa Kio[u] Saeveeai Ja[n]mai Thai Mar[i] Jaa-i
Why serve another? They take birth and then pass away...
ਨਿਹਫਲੁ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਜੀਵਿਆ ਜਿ ਖਸਮੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਅਵਰੀ ਕਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥
Nihphal[u] Thin Kaa Jeeviaa Ji Khasam[u] na JaaNah[i] AapNaa Avaree Ko[u] Chith[u] Laa-i
Those people lives are gone without bearing fruit, if they didn’t realize Their Beloved and put their mind towards others...
ਨਾਨਕ ਏਵ ਨ ਜਾਪਈ ਕਰਤਾ ਕੇਤੀ ਦੇਇ ਸਜਾਇ ॥
naanak Aev na Jaap-aee Karthaa Kaethee Dhae-i Sajaa-i
Guru Sahib: it cannot be known - how much the Doer will punish!
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardaas Sahib Ji in Goojaree Kee Vaar, Ang 509)
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ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨਾ ਪੜਉ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਹੋਰੁ ਨ ਪੂਜਉ...
Dhubidhhaa na Parro[u] Har[i] Bin[u] Hor[u] na Poojo[u]
Don’t fall into duality, do not worship anyone besides the One Vaheguru Ji
ਮੜੈ ਮਸਾਣਿ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥
Marrai MasaaN[i] na Jaa-aee
Don’t go to graves/cremation places...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji Maharaj in Raag Soratt, Ang 634)
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ਏਕੋ ਜਪਿ ਏਕੋ ਸਾਲਾਹਿ ॥
Aeko Jap[i] Aeko Saalaah[i]
Meditate/Chant upon the One, Praise the One
ਏਕੁ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਮਨ ਆਹਿ ॥
Aek[u] Simar[i] Aeko Man Aah[i]
Remember the One, let only the One come into the mind!
ਏਕਸ ਕੇ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਉ ਅਨੰਤ ॥
Aekas Kae Gun Gaao[u] Ana[n]th
Sing the Endless Praises of the One
ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਜਾਪਿ ਏਕ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥
Man[i] Than[i] Jaap[i] Aek Bhag-va[n]th
In your mind and body, experience the One
ਏਕੋ ਏਕੁ ਏਕੁ ਹਰਿ ਆਪਿ ॥
Aeko Aek[u] Aek[u] Har[i] Aap[i]
There is only One, the One Vaheguru Ji - Themselves
ਪੂਰਨ ਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਬਿਆਪਿ ॥
Pooran Poor[i] Rahi-O Prabh[u] Biaap[i]
Vaheguru Ji are perfectly pervading within the complete creation...
ਅਨਿਕ ਬਿਸਥਾਰ ਏਕ ਤੇ ਭਏ ॥
Anik Bisthhaar Aek Thae Bha-ae
The Variety-filled Expanse spread from the One
ਏਕੁ ਅਰਾਧਿ ਪਰਾਛਤ ਗਏ ॥
Aek[u] Araadhh[i] Paraachhath Ga-ae
Focus on the One, the previous sins will go away
ਮਨ ਤਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਰਾਤਾ ॥
Man Than A[n]thar Aek[u] Prabh[u] Raathaa
Within the mind, body - the One is lovingly Immersed
ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਇਕੁ ਜਾਤਾ ॥੮॥੧੯॥
Gur Prasaadh[i] naanak Ik[u] Jaathaa
Guru Sahib: Through Guru Sahib’s Blessings, we go to the One...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Sri Sukhmani Sahib, Ang 289)
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ਰਾਜ ਤੇ ਕੀਟ ਕੀਟ ਤੇ ਸੁਰਪਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਦੋਖ ਜਠਰ ਕਉ ਭਰਤੇ ॥
Raaj Thae Keet Keet Thae Surpath[i] Kar[i] Dhokh Jattar Ko[u] Bharthae
From a kingdom to an ant and from an ant to the king of the heaven,
They commit sins while filling their stomachs
ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਨਿਧਿ ਛੋਡਿ ਆਨ ਕਉ ਪੂਜਹਿ ਆਤਮ ਘਾਤੀ ਹਰਤੇ ॥੧॥
Kripaa nidhh[i] Chhod[i] Aan Ko[u] Poojah[i] Aatham Ghaathee Harthae
They let go of the Treasury of Blessings - Vaheguru Ji - and worship others,
They are killing themselves in the process
ਹਰਿ ਬਿਸਰਤ ਤੇ ਦੁਖਿ ਦੁਖਿ ਮਰਤੇ ॥
Har[i] Bisrath Thae Dhukh[i] Dhukh[i] Marthae
Forgetting Vaheguru Ji and dying from all the suffering...
ਅਨਿਕ ਬਾਰ ਭ੍ਰਮਹਿ ਬਹੁ ਜੋਨੀ ਟੇਕ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਧਰਤੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Anik Baar Bhramah[i] Bah[u] Jonee Taek na Kaahoo Dhharthae; Rahaa-o[u]
Many times they wander through the different lifeforms, Why don’t they seek the support of Vaheguru Ji?
ਤਿਆਗਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਆਨ ਕਉ ਚਿਤਵਤ ਮੂੜ ਮੁਗਧ ਖਲ ਖਰ ਤੇ ॥
Thiaag[i] Suaamee Aan Ko[u] Chithvath Moorr Mugadhh Khal Khar Thae
Renouncing/Letting go of the Master-Vaheguru Ji,They focus on others, the idiot, ignorant, stupid, donkey-like...
ਕਾਗਰ ਨਾਵ ਲੰਘਹਿ ਕਤ ਸਾਗਰੁ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾ ਕਥਤ ਹਮ ਤਰਤੇ ॥੨॥
Kaagar naav La[n]ghah[i] Kath Saagar[u], Brithhaa Kathhath Ham Tharthae
How can they cross over the ocean in a paper boat?They uselessly say that we are floating...
ਸਿਵ ਬਿਰੰਚਿ ਅਸੁਰ ਸੁਰ ਜੇਤੇ ਕਾਲ ਅਗਨਿ ਮਹਿ ਜਰਤੇ ॥
Siv Bira[n]ch[i] Asur Sur Jaethae Kaal Agan[i] Mah[i] Jarthae
As many Shiv, Brahma, the demons, angels there are...They burn in the fire of death...
ਨਾਨਕ ਸਰਨਿ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲਨ ਕੀ ਤੁਮ੍ ਨ ਡਾਰਹੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਰਤੇ ॥
naanak Saran Charan Kamlan Kee Thum[h] na Daarah[u] Prabh Karthae
Guru Sahib: Why don’t you come into the Sanctuary of the Lotus Feet of the Doer - Vaheguru Ji
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji Maharaj in Raag Malaar, Ang 1267)
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ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿਕ ਸਿਵ ਛੰਦ ਮੁਨੀਸੁਰ
Brahm-aadhik Siv Chha[n]d Muneesur
Those like Brahma, Shiv, and the Angelic Sages sing poetry...
ਰਸਕਿ ਰਸਕਿ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਵਤ ॥
Rasak[i] Rasak[i] Ttaakur Gun Gaavath
They lovingly and delightfully sing praises of the Master-Vaheguru Ji
ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਮੁਨਿੰਦ੍ਰ ਖੋਜਤੇ ਗੋਰਖ
I[n]dhr Muni[n]dhr Khojathae Gorakh
Indra, the king of the Muni’s/Sages, Gorakh [Naathh Yogis], among others search...
ਧਰਣਿ ਗਗਨ ਆਵਤ ਫੁਨਿ ਧਾਵਤ ॥
DhharaN[i] Gagan Aavath Phun[i] Dhhaavath
They come onto the earth and within the heavensThen get pushed around again...
ਸਿਧ ਮਨੁਖੁ ਦੇਵ ਅਰੁ ਦਾਨਵ
Sidhh Manukh[u] Dhaev Ar[u] Dhaanav
The Sidhha’s, humans, the angels/deities and demons...
ਇਕੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਤਾ ਕੋ ਮਰਮੁ ਨ ਪਾਵਤ ॥
Ik[u] Thil[i] Thaa Ko Maram[u] na Paavath
They cannot understand even a sesame seed’s worth of Vaheguru Ji’s Mystery
ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਭਗਤੀ
Pria Prabh Preeth Praem Ras Bhagthee
Loving the Beloved Vaheguru Ji and devoting yourself to Vaheguru Ji in the Colours of Divine Love
ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਦਰਸਿ ਸਮਾਵਤ ॥
Har[i] Jan Thaa Kai Dharas[i] Samaavath
The Devotees of Vaheguru Ji are immersed/merged in beholding the Sight of Vaheguru Ji
ਤਿਸਹਿ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਆਨ ਕਉ ਜਾਚਹਿ
Thisah[i] Thiaag[i] Aan Ko[u] Jaachah[i]
Renouncing/Letting go of Vaheguru Ji, they beg for others...
ਮੁਖੁ ਦੰਤ ਰਸਨ ਸਗਲ ਘਸਿ ਜਾਵਤ ॥
Mukh[u] Dha[n]th Rasan Sagal Ghas[i] Jaavath
Then will be subject to their mouths, teeth, tongue etc. becoming weary/dragged
ਰੇ ਮਨ ਮੂੜ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸੁਖਦਾਤਾ
Rae Man Moorr Simar[i] Sukh-dhaathaa
Oh my idiot-mind, remember the Giver of Peace - Vaheguru Ji
ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਸ ਤੁਝਹਿ ਸਮਝਾਵਤ ॥੭॥
naanak Dhaas Thujhah[i] Samjhaavath
Guru Sahib: this slave teaches you
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji’s Savaiyae Sri Mukhvaak, Ang 1388)
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ਇਕ ਬਿਨ ਦੂਸਰ ਸੋ ਨ ਚਿਨਾਰ॥
Ik Bin Dhoosar So na Chinaar
Besides the One-Vaheguru Ji, do not recognize another...
ਭੰਜਨ ਗੜਨ ਸਮਰਥ ਸਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜਾਨਤ ਹੈ ਕਰਤਾਰ ॥
Bha[n]jan Garrhan Samrathh Sadhaa Prabh Jaanath Hai Karthaar
The Almighty who destroys, creates - always know that Vaheguru Ji as the Doer
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in Shabad Hazaarae, P10vi)
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ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਇਕੁ ਅਰਾਧਣਾ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਉ ਮਿਟਾਇਆ ।...॥੪॥
Ik Man[i] Ik[u] AraadhhNaa Dhubidhhaa Dhoojaa Bhaao[u] Mitaa-iaa
With a focussed mind/singlemindedly worship the One-Vaheguru Ji,The duality of another will be erased through Divine Love
(Bhai Gurdhaas Ji’s 11th Vaar)
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ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖ ਫਲੁ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਿ ਪਰਮਹੰਸ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੋਹੰਦੇ ।
Gurmukh[i] Sukh Phal Saadhh Sa[n]g Param-Ha[n]s Gur Sikh Soha[n]dhae
The Gurmukh [the one who face the Guru] receive the Fruit of Peace through the Saadh-Sangat, they look beautiful as GurSikhs...
ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਇਕੁ ਧਿਆਇਦੇ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਨ ਜਾਇ ਫਿਰੰਦੇ ।....॥੮॥
Ik Man[i] Ik[u] Dhiaa-idhae Dhoojai Bhaai na Jaa-i Phira[n]dhae
They concentrate their mind singlemindedly towards the One-Vaheguru Ji,
They don’t wander around in love of another...
(Bhai Gurdhaas Ji’s 16th Vaar)
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Bhai Nand Laal Sahib write the following:
ਦਰ ਮਜ਼ਹਬੇ ਮਾ ਗ਼ੈਰਪਰਸਤੀ ਨ ਕੁਨੰਦ ।
Dhar Maz-hab-ae-Maa-Gair-Parasthee na Kuna[n]dh
In our tradition, we never bow our heads in front of others [ie worship of anything 2nd to Vaheguru]
ਸਰ ਤਾ ਬਕਦਮ ਬਹੋਸ਼ ਓ ਮਸਤੀ ਨ ਕੁਨੰਦ ।
Sar Thaa Ba-kadham Ba-hosh O Masthee na Kuna[n]dh
They always stay alert, they never lose their conscience
(Bhai Nand Laal Ji’s Rubaaeeaa)
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ਜਲੂਸ ਆਰਾਯ ਤਵੱਹੁਦ ਦਰ ਕਸਰਤ ।
Jaloos Aaraay Thavah[u]dh Dhar Kasrath
A display of the Oneness amidst the Perceived Variety of Creation
ਨਿਜ਼ਾਮ ਇਕਤਰਾਯ ਤਅੱਲਕ ਦਰ ਵਹਿਦਤ ।
nizaam Iktharaay Thalak Dhar Vahidhath
A system which searches the connection within the Oneness (Tauseef-o-Sanaa)
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Bhai Gurdhaas Ji teach the Gursikhs to worship the Unequaled (Vaheguru) and condemn the worship of the Devi-Devtae:
ਜੈਸੇ ਪਤਿਬ੍ਰਤਾ ਪਰ ਪੁਰਖੈ ਨ ਦੇਖਯੋ ਚਾਹੈ
Jaisae Path[i]brathaa Par Purkhai na Dhaekhyo Chaahai
Just like a devoted wife does not look at another man nor desires another man..
ਪੂਰਨ ਪਤਿਬ੍ਰਤਾ ਕੋ ਪਤਿ ਹੀ ਮੇ ਧਯਾਨ ਹੈ।
Pooran Path[i]brathaa Ko Path[i] Hee Mae[n] Dhhyaan Hai
In complete devotion to Their Husband, they only have Their Husband in Their Mind
ਸਰ ਸਰਿਤਾ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਚਾਤ੍ਰਿਕ ਨ ਚਾਹੈ ਕਾਹੂੰ
Sar Sarithaa Samudhr Chaathrik na Chaahai Kaahoo[n]
Just like the Chaathrik (rainbird) does not desire a pond, river, ocean
ਆਸ ਘਨ ਬੂੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਿਯਾ ਪ੍ਰਿਯਾ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਨ ਹੈ।
Aas Ghan Boo[n]dh Preeyaa Preeyaa Gun Gaan Hai
It is hopeful for the drop that comes from the Beloved cloud and sings songs of it...
ਦਿਨਕਰ ਓਰ ਭੋਰ ਚਾਹਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਚਕੋਰ
Dhinkar Or Bhor Chaahath nahee[n] Chakor
The Chakor-bird does not want the Sun nor the day
ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕਰਮ ਹਿਮਕਰ ਪ੍ਰਿਯਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਹੈ।
Man Bach Karam Him-kar Preeyaa Praan Hai
Through thoughts, words, and actions - the Chakor sees the Moon as its Beloved Breaths...
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖ ਆਨ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਰਹਿਤ ਪੈ ਸਹਜ ਸੁਭਾਵ ਨ ਅਵਗਯਾ ਅਭਿਮਾਨ ਹੈ ॥੪੬੬॥
Thaisae Gursikh Aan Dhaev Saev Rahith Pai Sahaj Subhaav na Avgyaa Abhimaan Hai
In the same way, a Gursikh does not serve/worship any deities,
They live in Sehaj (state of peace amongst the world) and do not disrespect nor carries arrogance towards others...
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ਦੋਇ ਦਰਪਨ ਦੇਖੈ ਏਕ ਸੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਰੂਪ
Dho-i Dharpan Dhaekhai Aek Sai Anaek Roop
Looking into two mirrors, One is perceived as many...
ਦੋਇ ਨਾਂਵ ਪਾਂਵ ਧਰੈ ਪਹੁੰਚੇ ਨ ਪਾਰ ਹੈ।
Dho-i naa[n]v Paa[n]v Dhharai Pahu[n]chae na Paar Hai
Putting two feet in two different boats, you will never reach the other side...
ਦੋਇ ਦਿਸਾ ਗਹੇ ਗਹਾਇ ਸੈ ਹਾਥ ਪਊਂ ਟੂਟੇ
Dho-i Dhisaa Gahai Gahaa-i Sai Haathh Pa-oo[n] Tootae
If one tries to hold something in two different directions then their hands and feet would break. [ie grab a vehicle heading in one direction and then another vehicle from another]
ਦੁਰਾਹੇ ਦੁਚਿਤ ਹੋਇ ਭੂਲ ਪਗ ਧਾਰ ਹੈ ।
Dhuraahae Dhuchith Ho-i Bhool Pag Dhhaar Hai
At an intersection while double-minded, they will step in the wrong direction
ਦੋਇ ਭੂਪ ਤਾਂਕੇ ਗਾਉ ਪਰਜਾ ਨ ਸੁਖੀ ਹੋਤਿ
Dho-i[n] Bhoop Thaa[n]kae Gaa-o[u] Parjaa na Sukhee Hoth[i]
If one village has two kings then the subjects will not be at peace
ਦੋਇ ਪੁਰਖਨ ਕੀ ਨ ਕੁਲਬਧੂ ਨਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
Dho-i Purakhn Kee na Kulbadhhoo naar[i] Hai
Two men cannot share one respect-worthy wife
ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖ ਹੋਇ ਆਨ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਟੇਵ ਗਹੈ
GurSikh Ho-i Aan Dhaev Saev Taev Gahai
Being GurSikhs, if they worship/serve nor keep any habits towards deities then...
ਸਹੈ ਜਮਡੰਡੁ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਜੀਵਨੁ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਹੈ ॥
Sahai Jam-da[n]d[u] Dhhrig Jeevan Sa[n]saar Hai
They will have to face getting struck with ‘the staff of death’ and their life in this world is cursed...
(Bhai Gurdhaas Ji’s Kabith)
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Beloved Hindu Ji! Our internal worship and ways of outwards worship are not the same. In your tradition, you use Chandan/Sandalwood, Kungoo/Saffron, conduct Aarthee with offerings but in our religion - worship is done in the following way:
ਤੇਰਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰੀ ਚਨਣਾਠੀਆ ਜੇ ਮਨੁ ਉਰਸਾ ਹੋਇ ॥
Thaeraa naam[u] Karee ChanaNaaTteeaa Jae Man[u] Ursaa Ho-i
I see Your Name as the Sandalwood, I turn my mind into a stone...
[People take Sandalwood and grind it into a paste using a stone]
ਕਰਣੀ ਕੁੰਗੂ ਜੇ ਰਲੈ ਘਟ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਪੂਜਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੧।
KarNee Ku[n]goo Jae Ralai Ghat A[n]thar[i] Poojaa Ho-i
I make my good actions into the Saffron, I worship within my heart...
ਪੂਜਾ ਕੀਚੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਪੂਜ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Poojaa Keechai naam[u] Dhhiaaee-ai Bin[u] naavai Pooj na Ho-i; Rahaa-o[u];
Worship in this way - Focus on the Naam, Without the Name of Vaheguru Ji - worship cannot happen.
ਬਾਹਰਿ ਦੇਵ ਪਖਾਲੀਅਹਿ ਜੇ ਮਨੁ ਧੋਵੈ ਕੋਇ ॥
Baahar[i] Dhaev Pakhaaleeah[i] Jae Man[u] Dhhovai Ko-i
If someone washes their heart like how they washed the idols...
ਜੂਠਿ ਲਹੈ ਜੀਉ ਮਾਜੀਐ ਮੋਖ ਪਇਆਣਾ ਹੋਇ ॥
Joott[i] Lahai Jee-o[u] Maajeeai Mokh Pa-iaaNaa Ho-i
then they would lose their impurity, their soul would be cleaned, they reach liberation...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Gooraree, Ang 489)
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ਦੂਜੇ ਭਾਇ ਅਗਿਆਨੀ ਪੂਜਦੇ ਦਰਗਹ ਮਿਲੈ ਸਜਾਇ ॥
Dhoojae Bhaa-i Agiaanee Poojadhae Dharagh Milai Sajaa-i
In love of another, the ignorant people worship,
they will receive punishment in the court of Vaheguru...
ਆਤਮ ਦੇਉ ਪੂਜੀਐ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬੂਝ ਨ ਪਾਇ ॥
Aatham Dhae-o[u] Poojee-ai Bin[u] Sathigur Boojh na Paa-i
Worship the Divine within the Self, without Guru Sahib - this cannot be realized...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardhaas Sahib Ji in Siree Raag[u] Kee Vaar, Ang 88)-
ਮਨੁ ਸੰਪਟੁ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਤ ਸਰਿ ਨਾਵਣੁ ਭਾਵਨ ਪਾਤੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿ ਕਰੇ ॥
Man[u] Sa[n]pat[u] Jith[u] Sath Sar[i] naavaN[u] Bhaavan Paathee Thripath[i] Karae
Wash your mind in the Pool of Truth, This will fulfill your offering
ਪੂਜਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਣ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜੇ ਸੇਵੇ ਇਨ ਬਿਧਿ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਰਵਤੁ ਰਹੈ ॥
Poojaa PraaN Saevak[u] Jae Saevae Inh Bidhh[i] Saahib[u] Ravath[u] Rahai
The Servant of Vaheguru Ji who serves with Their Breaths, This way they will be immersed in the Master-Vaheguru Ji...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib in Raag Soohee, Ang 728)
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ਅਚੁਤ ਪੂਜਾ ਜੋਗ ਗੋਪਾਲ ॥
Achuth Poojaa Jog GopaalWorshiping the Eternal and uniting with the Cherisher of This World
ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿ ਰਖਉ ਹਰਿ ਆਗੈ
Man[u] Than[u] Arap[i] Rakho[u] Har[i] Aagai
Offering Your Mind and Body in front of Vaheguru Ji
ਸਰਬ ਜੀਆ ਕਾ ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ॥
Sarab Jeeaa Kaa Hai Prath[i]paalVaheguru Ji nourishes all beings...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bilaaval, Ang 824)
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ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਪੂਜਾ ਦੁਲੰਭ ਹੈ ਸੰਤਹੁ ਕਹਣਾ ਕਛੂ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥੧॥
Har[i] Kee Poojaa Dhula[n]bh Hai Sa[n]thah[u] KahaNaa Kachhoo na Jaa-aee
Those who worship Vaheguru Ji are rare, Oh Saints, it cannot be described...
ਸਤਹੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਈ ॥
Sa[n]thah[u] Gurmukh[i] Pooraa Paaee
Oh Saints, the Gurmukhs attain the Perfect/Complete One
ਨਾਮੋ ਪੂਜ ਕਰਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Naamo Pooj Karaaee; Rahaao[u];
They have the Naam worshipped...
ਹਰਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਮੈਲਾ ਸੰਤਹੁ ਕਿਆ ਹਉ ਪੂਜ ਚੜਾਈ ॥੨॥
Har[i] Bin[u] Sabh[u] Kichh[u] Mailaa Sa[n]thah[u] Kia Ho[u] Pooj Charraee
Besides Vaheguru Ji, everything is impure/dirty,Oh Saints, what can I offer in worship?
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amar-dhaas Sahib Ji in Raag Raam-kalee, Ang 910)
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ਭਰਮਿ ਭੂਲੇ ਅਗਿਆਨੀ ਅੰਧੁਲੇ ਭੂਮਿ ਭੂਮਿ ਫੂਲ ਤੋਰਾਵੇ ॥
Bharam[i] Bhoolae Agiaanee A[n]dhhulae Bhram[i] Bhram[i] Phool Thoraavae
The ignorant ones are mistaken, deludedly they break flowers to offer...
ਨਿਰਜੀਉ ਪੂਜਹਿ ਮੜਾ ਸਰੇਵਹਿ ਸਭ ਬਿਰਥੀ ਘਾਲ ਗਵਾਵੈ ॥
Nir-jeeo[u] Poojah[i] Marraa Saraevah[i] Sabh Birthee Ghaal Gavaavai
They worship that which has no life in it, They worship graves and they uselessly work hardly for these things...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Raam-dhaas Sahib Ji in Raag Malaar, Ang 1264)
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ਗਗਨ ਮੈ ਥਾਲ ਰਵਿ ਚੰਦੁ ਦੀਪਕ ਬਨੇ
Gagan Mai Thhaal[u] Rav[i] Cha[n]dh[u] Dheepak Banae
In the sky is a platter [used for offering], the Sun and Moon have become two lamps
ਤਾਰਿਕਾ ਮੰਡਲ ਜਨਕ ਮੋਤੀ ॥
Thaarikaa Ma[n]dal Janak Mothee
The stars in constellations have become the pearls
ਧੂਪੁ ਮਲਆਨਲੋ ਪਵਣੁ ਚਵਰੇ ਕਰੇ
Dhhoop[u] Malaanlo PavaN[u] Chavro Karae
The Mountain filled with Sandalwood Trees have become the Incense
and the Wind is waving the fly-whisk/fan
ਸਗਲ ਬਨਰਾਇ ਫੂਲੰਤ ਜੋਤੀ ॥੧॥
Sagal Ban-raa-i Phoola[n]th Jothee
All of the plants are blossoming for this One Light of Vaheguru Ji
ਕੈਸੀ ਆਰਤੀ ਹੋਇ ਭਵ ਖੰਡਨਾ ਤੇਰੀ ਆਰਤੀ ॥
Kaisee Aarthee Ho-i Bhav Kha[n]dnaa Thaeree Aarthee
What type of Aarti should one do?The Aarti offering to You which removes the fear within...
ਅਨਹਤਾ ਸਬਦ ਵਾਜੰਤ ਭੇਰੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Anhathaa Sabadh Vaaja[n]th Bhaeree; Rahaao[u];
The Unstruck Sound of Vaheguru resounds as the sound of the drums playing
ਸਹਸ ਤਵ ਨੈਨ ਨਨ ਨੈਨ ਹੈ ਤੋਹਿ ਕਉ
Sahas Thav Nain, Nan Nain Hai Thoh[i] Ko[u]
You have thousands of eyes yet no eyes
ਸਹਸ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਨਨਾ ਏਕ ਤੋਹੀ ॥
Sahas Moorath[i], Nana, Aek Thohee
You have Thousands of forms yet no forms
ਸਹਸ ਪਦ ਬਿਮਲ ਨਨ ਏਕ ਪਦ ਗੰਧ ਬਿਨੁ
Sahas Padh Bimal, Nan Aek Padh, Ga[n]dhh Bin[u]
[having] thousands of Lotus Feet yet no feet at all, without a nose...
ਸਹਸ ਤਵ ਗੰਧ ਇਵ ਚਲਤ ਮੋਹੀ ॥੨॥
Sahas Thav Ga[n]dhh Iv Chalath Mohee
and having thousands of noses, this play is enticing to me
ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਹੈ ਸੋਇ॥
Sabh Mah[i] Joth[i] Joth[i] Hai So-i
Everyone has the Light - that Light belongs to that very Vaheguru
ਤਿਸ ਕੈ ਚਾਨਣਿ ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਹੋਇ ॥
This Kai ChaanaN[i] Sabh Mah[i] ChaanaN[u] Ho-i
The Shine of this Light, shines within Everyone...
ਗੁਰ ਸਾਖੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਹੋਇ ॥
Gur Saakhee Joth[i] Pargat[u] Ho-i
It is through Guru Sahib’s Teachings, this Light becomes revealed
[Sakhi has many definitions, Sakhi can mean witnessing - witnessing Guru Sahib and their Glory will allow us for the Light to be revealed, Sakhi also means the historic accounts featuring Guru Sahib - Through Guru Sahib’s stories, it can help the Light to become revealed]
ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੁ ਆਰਤੀ ਹੋਇ ॥੩॥
Jo This[u] Bhaavai Su Aarthee Ho-i
What Vaheguru Ji is pleased with - is the best Aarthee offering
ਹਰਿ ਚਰਣ ਕਮਲੁ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਲੋਭਿਤ ਮਨੋ ॥
Har[i] CharaN Kamal[u] Makra[n]dh Lobhith Mano
My mind is like a honey-bee which is engrossed in the Lotus Flower Feet of Vaheguru Ji
ਅਨਦਿਨੋ ਮੋਹਿ ਆਹੀ ਪਿਆਸਾ ॥
Andhino Moh[i] Aahee Piaasaa
Day and night I have this desire
ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਜਲੁ ਦੇਹਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਰਿੰਗ ਕਉ ॥
Kripaa Jal[u] Dhaeh[i] naanak Saari[n]g Ko[u]
Give the water-drop of Blessings to [Guru Nanak] the Saaring [rain]bird
ਹੋਇ ਜਾ ਤੇ ਤੇਰੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਾਸਾ ॥੪॥੧॥੭॥੯॥
Ho-i Jaa Thae Thaerai naam[i] Vaasaa
May I reside with Your Name - Vaheguru Ji...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Dhhanaasaree, Ang 663)
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Hindu: You don’t worship the Devi-Devte and say it is condemned in Gurmat but the Tenth Guru write about the Devi worship, as per this bachan from Bachithar Naatak:
ਮਹਾਕਾਲ ਕਾਲਿਕਾ ਅਰਾਧੀ ॥੨॥
Mahaakaal Kaalikaa Araadhhee
(6th Adhiyaye)
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It is perceived that they wrote ‘Cha[n]dee Charithar’ in praise of Dhurgaa and explained the greatness of reading ‘Chandee Charithar’, as per:
ਜਾਹਿ ਨਮਿਤ ਪੜੈ ਸੁਨਹੈ ਨਰ
Jaah[i] namith Parrhai Sun-hai nar
When humans read in offering to you
ਸੋ ਨਿਸਚੈ ਕਰਿ ਤਾਹਿ ਦਈ ਹੈ ॥੨੩੨॥
So nischai Kar[i] Thaah[i] Dha-aee Hai
So have conviction that she will indeed give...
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...ਫੇਰ ਨ ਜੂਨੀ ਆਇਆ ਜਿਨ ਏਹ ਗਾਇਆ ॥੫੫॥
Phaer na Joonee Aaiaa Jin Aeh Gaa-iaa
Those who sing Chandi Di Vaar will not come into rebirth again...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobi[n]dh Singh Ji in Cha[n]dhee Dhee Vaar)
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Sikh: Oh Beloved Hindu Brother! Guru Sahib refer to Akaal Purakh as within all 3 genders [male, female, neutral], as we see Vaheguru Ji referred to in a female context as well:
ਨਮੋ ਪਰਮ ਗਿਆਤਾ ॥ ਨਮੋ ਲੋਕ ਮਾਤਾ ॥੫੨॥
namo Param Giaathaa; namo Lok Maathaa
Revering/bowing down to the Supreme Knower of All,
Revering/bowing down to the Mother of the World
(Jaap[u] Sahib)
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Kaalikaa is not a separate goddess distinct from Akaal Purakh. If they were worshipping the Devi then ‘Dhwai Thae Aek Roop Hwai Gayo’ would be: ‘Thrai Thae Aek Roop Hwai Gayo’ and where it says: ‘Akaal Purakh Baach Is Keet Prath[i]’ would become ‘Akaal Ar Kaalikaa Baach’.
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In order to convince you and leaving you without a doubt, we will show with 5 instances that worship of the Devi is condemned:
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A) Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj have commanded their Sikhs:
ਬਿਨੁ ਕਰਤਾਰ ਨ ਕਿਰਤਮ ਮਾਨੋ ॥
Bin[u] Karthaar na Kirtham Maano
Besides the Doer-Vaheguru, do not believe/worship the Created...
(Shabad Hazaarae, P.10vi)
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In other words, not to worship any other thing/being but to worship Karthaar (the Doer-Vaheguru). And listen to what has been said in Chandi Di Vaar:
ਤੈ ਹੀ ਦੁਰਗਾ ਸਾਜਿ ਕੈ ਦੈਤਾਂ ਦਾ ਨਾਸੁ ਕਰਾਇਆ ॥... ॥੨॥
Thai[n] Hee Dhurgaa Saaj[i] Kai Dhaithaa[n] Dhaa naas[u] Karaa-iaa
Vaheguru Ji - You have created Durga in order to destroy the demons...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji)
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From this it is proven that the One who created Durga was Karthaar-Vaheguru and Durga came from Vaheguru. Is it possible that Guru Ji gave a teaching to their Sikhs and you are actually against it and want it to mean something else? In other words, the Sikhs are told to worship the One Karthaar-Vaheguru but you want them to worship something else?
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B) Guru Sahib make a promise:
ਤੁਮਹਿ ਛਾਡਿ ਕੋਈ ਅਵਰ ਨ ਧਿਆਊਂ ॥
Thumah[i] Chhaad[i] Koee Avar na Dhhiaaoo[n]
Besides You - Vaheguru Ji - I do not focus or think of another...
ਜੋ ਬਰ ਚਾਹੋ ਸੁ ਤੁਮ ਤੇ ਪਾਊ ॥
Jo Bar Chaaho[n] Su Thum Thae Paaoo[n]
What ever boon/blessing I desire, I ask from You(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in Chaupai Sahib)
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ਇਕ ਬਿਨ ਦੂਸਰ ਸੋ ਨ ਚਿਨਾਰ ॥
Ik Bin Dhoosar So na Chinaar
Besides the One, do not recognize a second...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in Shabad Hazaarae P.10)
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ਭਜੋ ਸੁ ਏਕੁ ਨਾਮਯੰ ॥ ਜੁ ਕਾਮ ਸਰਬ ਠਾਮਯੰ ॥੩੭॥
Bhajo Su Aek namaay[n]; Ju Kaam Sarab Ttaamy[n]
Worship/Chant/Singh the One-Vaheguru ji’s Naam, The One that can help get all tasks done...
ਨ ਧਯਾਨ ਆਨ ਕੋ ਧਰੋਂ ॥ ਨ ਨਾਮ ਆਨ ਉੱਚਰੋਂ ॥...॥੩੮॥
na Dhhyaan Aan Ko Dhharo[n] na naam Aan Uchro[n]
Do not focus/meditate/concentrate on another [i.e. deity]
Do not chant the name of another...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in Bachithar Naatak, 6th Adhiyaye)
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Is it possible that Guru Sahib would turn away from their promise then begin to worship the Devi?
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C) In traditional religious writings, the writer of the granth will begin their writing with the being who they worship in the Mangal (invocation). The religious scholars will refer to the Manglacharan (Begging invocation) to understand who the poet worships:
ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
Ik Oa[n]-kaar SathiGurPrasaadh[i]
The One Formless Vaheguru Ji who give everyone Their Existence,
With the Blessings of SatGuru Sahib Ji
ੴ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਹ ॥
Ik Oa[n]-kaar Sree Vaahiguroo Jee Kee Fathah
The One Formless Vaheguru Ji who give everyone Their Existence,
All Victory belongs to Vaheguru Ji
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These are the Manglacharan we find in the beginning of Guru Sahib’s Gurbani then how can it be understood that Guru Sahib worshipped the Devi?
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D) Sikhs consider the 10 Sath-Guru’s to be One form. The Vision that Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji had is the same as Guru Gobind Singh Ji, as per Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s Bachans:
ਭਰਮੇ ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵਾ ॥
Bharmae Sur[i] nar Dhaevee Dhaevaa
The deities (gods/goddesses), angels, and humans wander...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Baavan Akhree, Ang 258)
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ਦੇਵੀਆ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਨੈ ਮਰਮ ॥
Dhaeveeaa nahee Jaanai Maram
The goddesses/female deities don’t know the Secret/Mystery of Vaheguru Ji
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Raam-kalee, Ang 894)
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ਮਹਾ ਮਾਈ ਕੀ ਪੂਜਾ ਕਰੈ ॥
Mahaa Maaee Kee Poojaa Karai
If someone worships the Great Mother (Shakti worshippers)
ਨਰ ਸੈ ਨਾਰੀ ਹੋਇ ਅਉਤਰੈ ॥੩॥
nar Sai naaree Ho-i Aoutharai
They will be reborn as women...
ਤੂ ਕਹੀਅਤ ਹੀ ਆਦਿ ਭਵਾਨੀ ॥
Thoo Kaheeath Hee Aadh[i] Bhavaanee
You call her the Original Goddess Bhavani
ਮੁਕਤਿ ਕੀ ਬਰੀਆ ਕਹਾ ਛਪਾਨੀ ॥
Mukath[i] Kee Bareeaa Kahaa Chhapaanee
Where is she hiding when it comes to someone wanting to become liberated?(Dhan Bhagat NaamDev Ji in Raag Go[n]d, Ang 874)
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And again, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji write themselves in Akaal Usthath:
ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨ ਜਿਹ ਬਸਤ ਭਵਾਨੀ ॥...॥੫॥
Charan Saran Jih Basath Bhavaanee
Bhavani falls to the Sanctuary of the Feet of Vaheguru Ji...
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In other words, the Devi is the slave at the Feet of Akaal Purakh and Guru Sahib share the following Bachan about this as well:
ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਦਾਸੀ ਕਉ ਸਿਮਰਹਿ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਅੰਧ ਅਗਿਆਨਾ ॥
Ttaakur[u] Chhod[i] Dhaasee Ko[u] Simrah[i] Manmukh A[n]dhh Agiaanaa
The Ignorant Man-mukh’s let go/Renounce the Master-Vaheguru Ji,
they remember Vaheguru Ji’s servant instead...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bhairo[u], Ang 1138)
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And that Devi which Guru Angad Dev Ji saw brooming the floors of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Darbar, how can it be that Master of Guruship turn back on the vision of their elders and write about worshipping the Devi in their writing?
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E) Bhai Mani Singh Ji had been blessed with Amrit from Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji and learned the meanings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (at Damdama Sahib) - that same Bhai Sahib wrote ‘Giaan Rathnaavalee’ and write the following Manglacharan (invocation):
‘Vaheguru is the God of all gods/goddess, some people try to get the approval of a goddess, some try to get approval of Shivaa ’s, some try for Ganesh’s, some try for other deities, Guru’s Sikh worship the Sathi-naam from which all obstacles get destroyed and that is why the Manglacharan of Sathinaam[u] is being used in the beginning.’
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If Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Divine Beloved was the devi then would Bhai Mani Singh write this way towards Guru Sahib’s Diving Beloved (Isht)? And beloved Hindu! What you have spoken about the greatness of the devi which Guru Sahib wrote, that was not Guru Sahib’s teaching but a translation which Guru Sahib did of Durga Sapathashthi from the Maarkanday Puraan which can be proven here:
ਸਤਸੈ ਕੀ ਕਥਾ ਯਹਿ ਪੂਰੀ ਭਈ ਹੈ ॥...॥੨੩੨॥
SathSai Kee Kathhaa Yah[i] Pooree Bha-aee Hai
This narration of 700 Saloks [i.e. Durga Sapta-shati] has been completely [translated]
(Cha[n]dee Charithar Ukath[i])
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In actuality, the original Sanskrit text is written in great depth and detail. It can be summarized as so:
‘The Devi says that whoever listens and recites these praises of me, they will destroy their suffering, sins, poverty etc. The enemy, thief, king, weapons and fire... the fear of all these will go away. In the battle, the objective of battle will be reached, the enemies die, liberation is reached, the lineage will grow, will not be afflicted by eclipses, demons, ghosts, and spirits will be destroyed. You will be freed when trapped between fire, thieves, enemies, lions, and war elephants. You will be saved if you are sentenced to death by kings or imprisoned, whether caught up in the ocean during a storm, among other pains.
(Durga Sapathashathi, Adhiyaye 12, Salok 1-29)
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The summary of that is:
ਜਾਹਿ ਨਮਿਤ ਪੜੈ ਸੁਨਹੈ ਨਰ
Jaah[i] namith Parrhai Sun-hai nar
When humans read in offering to you...
ਫੇਰ ਨ ਜੂਨੀ ਆਇਆ ਜਿਨ ਏਹ ਗਾਇਆ ॥੫੫॥
Phaer na Joonee Aaiaa Jin Aeh Gaa-iaa
Those who sing Chandi Di Vaar will not come into rebirth again...
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Hindu: In the Ardaas, Sikhs read the following daily:
ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮ ਭਗੌਤੀ ਸਿਮਰ ਕੈ...॥
Prithham Bhagauthee Simar Kai
First, remembering Bhagauthee...
(Chandi Di Vaar 1st Chhand - also featured in Ardaas)
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It clearly proves that there is worship of the Devi in the Khalsa religion. In reality, ‘Bhagauthee’ is from the Sanskrit word: ‘Bhagvathee’ which means the goddess. Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote poetry in Farsi script and so, Bhagvathee and Bhagauthee would be read the same way. The Gurmukhi scribes did not understand the correct paath and wrote down Bhagauthee instead of Bhagvathee.
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Sikh: The word Bhagauthee has already been discussed in Gurmath[i] Sudhhaakar. After reading that, you will lose all doubts but we will ask four questions which will convince you:
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A) In Chandi Di Vaar, you will find:
ਲਈ ਭਗੌਤੀ ਦੁਰਗ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਵਰਜਾਗਨ ਭਾਰੀ ॥
La-aee Bhagauthee Dhurgh Shaah Varjaagan Bhaaree
Durga took the Bhagauthee/Sword in her hand and waged a great war...
ਲਾਈ ਰਾਜੇ ਸ਼ੈਭ ਨੂੰ ਰਤ ਪੀਏ ਪਿਆਰੀ ॥...॥੫੩॥
Laaee Raajae Su[n]bh noo[n] Rath Pee-ae Piaaree
She struck [Bhagauthee/Sword] against the demon king Sumbh,and told the sword to drink the blood
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In this instance, did Durga grab the goddess Bhagvathee and smash her over the head of the demon king Sumbh and did she then drink his blood?B) Did Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji also use Perso-Arabic script to write down their Shabads which Bhai Gurdhaas Ji mistakenly wrote incorrectly? Look! From Sri Sukhmani Sahib:
ਭਗਉਤੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਾ ਰੰਗੁ ॥
Bhagouthee Bhag-wa[n]th Bhagath[i] Kaa Ra[n]g[u]The True Bhagouthee [Devotee of the Devi/Goddess] has been dyed in the Divine Colours of worship for the Bhag-wanth Vaheguru Ji[Bhag refers to the Feminine, -wanth refers to the One who holds it - i.e. the One who is the Master of Maya]
ਸਗਲ ਤਿਆਗੈ ਦੁਸਟ ਕਾ ਸੰਗੁ ॥...
Sagal Thiaagai Dhusat Kaa Sa[n]g[u]...
They let go of associating with the cruel people...
ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਪਾਪਾ ਮਲੁ ਖੋਵੈ ॥
Saadhh-Sa[n]g[i] Paapaa Mal[u] Khovai
In the Saadhh-Sangat, the dirt/impurity of sins is lost
ਤਿਸੁ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਕੀ ਮਤਿ ਊਤਮ ਹੋਵੈ ॥....
This[u] Bhagouthee Kee Math[i] Ootham Hovai...
This Bhagouthee have the highest way of thinking...
ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਚਰਨ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਬਸਾਵੈ ॥
Har[i] Kae Charan Hirdhai Basaavai
Keeping Vaheguru Ji’s Feet within Their Heart...
ਨਾਨਕ ਐਸਾ ਭਗਉਤੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਕਉ ਪਾਵੈ ॥
naanak Aisaa Bhagouthee Bhagva[n]th Ko[u] Paavai
Guru Sahib:Such a Bhagouthee - pleases Bhagwant Vaheguru Ji (as explained above)
(Ang 274)
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Why sir, is this Bhagauthee not the Bhagvathee you mentioned? Is the word feminine or masculine?
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C) In Bhagauthee Sthothar and Bhai Gurdhaas Ji’s writings it is written:
ਨਮੋ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗੌਤੀ ਬਢੈਲੀ ਸਰੋਹੀ ॥
Namo Sree Bhagauthee, Badtailee Sarohee
Revering/Bowing to the Sharp Sarohee/type of Sword
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... ਨਾਉ ਭਗੌਤੀ ਲੋਹੁ ਘੜਾਯਾ ।.....॥
... naao[u] Bhagauthee Loh[u] Gharraayaa
Carrying the Name Bhagauthee and Shaped from Metal
(Bhai Gurdhaas Ji’s 25th Vaar)
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Can you use the word Baadt [meaning sharp or cutting] to apply to the Devi? And is she carved from metal? My beloved Hindu Ji! In Dhabisthaan-i-Mazaahab, the author writes about an eyewitness account about the Devi, from which we can understand the nature of how Gursikhs treated the devi, listen carefully: Guru Hargobind Ji reached Keerath-pur [Sahib], which was the capital of Raja Tara Chand. The people there were idol worshippers. At the top of the mountain was a temple for Naina Devi. Many locals came to worship here. There was a Sikh by the name of Bhairo who reach the temple and cut off the nose of the Naina Devi Idol. News of this spread everywhere, the hill kings came to Guru Sahib and complained about the Sikh. Guru Sahib had summoned the Sikh named Bhairo to come and meet the kings. The Sikh had told the kings to ask the Devi who cut her nose off. The kings responded to him angrily: You Fool! Can the Devi speak? Bhairo laughed if the Devi does not speak and cannot protect her own limbs then what good will you expect [from worshipping her]? After hearing this, the hill kings became quiet.
From the above mentioned account, it is reasonable to understand that we should speak to our fellow Sikh brothers/sisters about the Devi:
Oh Beloved ones who walk on the Path of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj! First recognize who the Devi is and what good did she do for this world? We can only understand the following from the Puraan’s: she was the daughter of the Himalayas, was married to Shiv, and so her name was Parvathee, Girjaa, Shiva among others. She waged a war against the Demons to help the Devte and she gave the throne of the angels to Indra. Indra is that devta who is the one who watches the dances and playing of the Apaschara and spends his time in leisure. We can find out from the Purana’s that Indra sends promiscuous women to interrupt the spiritual hardship (Thap/Thapasiya) of many Rishi’s (sages) and Indra commits adultery with the wives of the Rishi’s (sages). An example of this is the story of Ahilyaa. By helping someone who participates in sexual misconduct and bad actions, did the Devi do good for the world? Did Indra improve the world after achieving his reign?
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The stories attached to the places called Naina Devi and Jwala Mukhi are as follows: the King Daksh had carried out a Yag/Fire Sacrifice and his daughter (Sathee) showed up uninvited. She saw that her husband was being disrespected and so, she got angry and jumped into the Havan (ritual fire). Upon hearing this, Shiv Ji came and suddenly picked up Sathee’s burning body upon his trisool (trident). At this time, Sathee’s body spread all across different places and became used for worship. Naina Devi is the place where her eyes fell and Jwala Mukhi is where her tongue fell. There are many other places attached to other parts of her body.
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From these stories, we learn that a woman can be skilled at the art of war and that a woman should respect her husband more than her own breaths. There is no doubt that this is a good teaching but is there anything else which is helpful that we get from this?
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Some people attempt to rationalize this by stating that they don’t worship the daughter of the Himalaya’s also known as the eight armed one. Instead they worship the Shakti/Power of Akaal Purakh Vaheguru. We pose a doubt towards them: Is Akaal Purakh’s Shakti separate from them or not separate? Is it inanimate/dead or consciousness/alive? Is it permanent or impermanent? If the Devi is separate from Akaal Purakh and you consider her conscious and permanent then firmly understand the following: You are trying to strike down the number 1 (Ik) in front of Oankaar and fallen from Sikhi. The Devi is not separate from Akaal Purakh, it is just a name for Vaheguru’s Power. To know it as a ‘Devi’ separate from Akaal Purakh is to be in a state of major ignorance and stupid.
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If the Devi is considered inanimate/not conscious and impermanent, even then, she is not worshipped in the Sikh Dharam. The principle is as follows: any type of worshipping of the Devi is not worthy in the Sikh Dharam.
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Beloved Sikh Brothers! In our Dharam, the Devi’s are: Bibi Nanaki, Bibi Amro, Bibi Bhani, Bibi Veero, Mata Sahib [Devan], Mai Bhaago, among other notable holy women. You should read their life stories, remember their acts of kindness, walk upon their footprints that they left behind and teach your daughters to have the same type of qualities that they showed us... From which, the human lifeform is fulfilled, we become worthy of calling ourselves the great children of our worship-worthy father Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and we get referred to as one of the reformers of our country.
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Besides these goddesses, there is another separate Devi which Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji have blessed us with. Without this Devi, you would also be considered fallen from the faith... in the same way a Hindu is considered fallen from their faith if they do not have the Janeyoo. The spread of this Devi caused injustices to be pushed away and even now, the armies adorn this as proudly as jewellery. That Devi is described as so:
ਨਮੋ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗੌਤੀ ਬਢੈਲੀ ਸਰੋਹੀ ॥
Namo Sree Bhagauthee, Badtailee Sarohee
Revering/Bowing to the Sharp Sarohee/type of Sword
ਕਰੈ ਏਕ ਤੇ ਦ੍ਵੈ ਸੁਭਟ ਹਾਥ ਸੋਹੀ ॥
Karae Aek Thae Dhvai Subhat Haathh Sohee
Turning One into two, the glorious in the warrior’s hand......
ਜੋਊ ਮਯਾਨ ਤੇ ਬੀਰ ਤੋ ਕੋ ਸੜੱਕੇ ॥
Jo-oo Myaan Thae Beer Tho Ko Sarrak-ai
When the warrior takes you out of the sheath/scabbard, it makes such sound
ਪ੍ਰਲੈ ਕਾਲ ਕੇ ਸਿੰਧ ਬੱਕੈ ਕੜੱਕੈ ॥
Pralai Kaal Kae Si[n]dhh Bak-ai Karrak-ai
As when the time of the world ending/armageddon and the oceans flood
ਧਸੈ ਖੇਤ ਮੈ ਹਾਥ ਲੈ ਤੋਹਿ ਸੂਰੇ ॥
Dhhasai Khaeth Mai[n] Haathh Lai Thoh[i] Soorae
The Warriors wield you in hand and thrust you in the battlefield
ਭਿਰੈ ਸਾਮੁਹੈ ਸਿੱਧ ਸਾਵੰਤ ਸੂਰੇ ॥
Bhirai Saamuhai Sidhh Saava[n]th Soorae
Fighting against a warrior who is proven to be courageous
(Bhagauthee Sthothar)
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Beloved brothers! By turning your backs to the Sikh Devi’s and spending money offering to the imagined blood-drinking Devi... what if you were to take that same money and had spent it in developing the welfare of our daughters then we would see goddesses in every home and the Sikh community would shine locally and internationally - like the sun. Our future generations would praise us and they would be thankful and successful.
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There is still time. If we want the success of our community and our country then we should open the greatest of schools (from which our community’s lifestyle spreads) where Religious, strong, glorious goddesses will be born. From which your good quality children will be able to turn this age of darkness into the age of enlightenment through the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji Maharaj.
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This is one of the most longest sections. The following sections will be significantly shorter. If you wish to read further about the topic of Devi then please read Bhai Veer Singh Ji's Devi Poojan Parrthaal.
