I have been singing this shabad for over 30 years; I composed it when I was a teenager. It comes from a fairly long poem of 55 couplets, lyrics and translation of which is included below. Each couplet is a gem and can be mediated upon separately. I have chosen to sing different portions of the poem in different years. This year I focus on something that is relevant to the ongoing pandemic. The shabad was written by Bhai Nandlal, the poet laureate of Guru Gobind Singh's court.
Bhai Nand Lal, Guru Gobind Singh and I
Bhai Nandlal came from a Hindu family but he was such an expert of farsi and arabic that he was hired by Aurangzeb to teach persian to his kids. The story goes that once after hearing Bhai Nand Lal's interpretation of a Quran verse, Aurangzeb was very impressed. He insisted to his ministers and son that such a man should convert to Islam. Aurangzeb's son was a confidante of Bhai Nandlal and told him that his dad wanted him converted to Islam. Bhai Nand Lal did not want to convert to Islam, so he started pondering as to where he could go to get saved. Someone told him if he wanted to get saved from Aurrangzeb one of the only safe place in North India was Anandpur Sahib, in the court of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Bhai Nandlal fled overnight towards Anandpur Sahib. The rest is history; he met the guru, served the sangat of Anandpur Sahib and eventually became the poet laureate of Guru Gobind's court. He was the Guru's most favorite poet among the 52 poets he had in his court. He stayed with the Guru for several years.
After Guru Gobind's passing, Bhai Nandlal moved to Multan when he and his descendents lived for over 9 generations. I am fortunate to be his 10th descendant. My father was born in Multan in the ancestral home of the great poet. Our family moved to India after the partition (1947) and we moved to the US in 1991.
Had Guru Gobind Singh not protected Bhai Nandlal from the Mughals, our family would literally not exist. So my existence is a grace of Guru Gobind Singh. My life, literally, is Gur Prasad.
- Shivpreet [December, 2017]
Marham-e-Har Ranj Guru Gobind Singh - 01/08/2022
NOTE: To see lyrics and translation on the video, turn CC on (Captions on).
For this year's recording of the shabad, I focused on one verse that I have never sung, and I found very apt for the times we are living in:
Khaazan-e-har Ganj Guru Gobind Singh
Marham-e-har Ranj Guru Gobind Singh
The treasurer of every treasure is Guru Gobind Singh
The balm for every ailment is Guru Gobind Singh
Khaazan means treasurer, khazaanchi. Ganj is a treasure. For instance Bhagat Farid is called Ganj-e-shakar - the treasure of sweetness. Marham means ointment/cure and Ranj means ailment. So the guru is the keeper of all treasures and the cure for all ailments.
I am always amazed at all these lines. Each line is a treasure by itself and Bhai Nandlal says so much in so few words, the economy is comparable to the best succint poetry i have ever found: Emily Dickinson and Guru Nanak (especially in describing Lahore Shehar).
Lyrics and Translation
Naasr-o Mansoor Guru Gobind Singh,
Eezad-i Manzoor Guru Gobind Singh.
Eezad-i Manzoor Guru Gobind Singh.
Victorious and comforting is Guru Gobind Singh
Accepted by God is Guru Gobind Singh
Haq Ra Ganjoor Guru Gobind Singh,
Jumla faiz-o Noor Guru Gobind Singh.
Keeper of Divine Treasure is Guru Gobind SinghAccepted by God is Guru Gobind Singh
Haq Ra Ganjoor Guru Gobind Singh,
Jumla faiz-o Noor Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the bestower of all gifts and blessings)
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is always aware of the ways of God
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is always aware of the ways of God)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Bar do Aalam Shah Guru Gobind Singh
Khasam Ra Jaa Kaah Guru Gobind Singh
Khasam Ra Jaa Kaah Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh rules over both the worlds;
he is the destroyer of the enemies.
he is the destroyer of the enemies.
Khaazan-e-har Ganj Guru Gobind Singh
Marham-e-har Ranj Guru Gobind Singh
The treasurer of every treasure is Guru Gobind Singh
The balm for every sorrow is Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh - 12/24/2017
Happy Gurpurab everyone!!! Today we remember the emperor of emperors, Guru Gobind Singh. Last week, I sang the first few lines and the last few lines of Guru Gobind Singh's poet laureate Bhai Nandlal. Here is a video of the practice we did at home. Accompanying me on the guitar is my dear friend Janapriyan Levine (http://www.janapriyan.com). Enjoy and share it with your hearts, friends and family ...
I have been singing this poem for many years but this year I focused on the last few lines of the poem. While most of the poem describes the amazing nature of Guru Gobind Singh, it is the last few lines which give us a glimpse into what gursikhi was during the guru's time. These last few lines are rarely sung - they describe the utmost humility of Bhai Nandlal. If I were to prosify his beautiful poetic lines, the gist is:
My soul is branded "Guru Gobind Singh;" I am the slave dog of Guru Gobind Singh ... nay, I am lower than his dogs; if I were to partake the leftovers of his dogs, I would be fortunate. The only hope I have now is that when my life is sacrificed for the Guru, let my head be on his feet.
- Shivpreet (December 24, 2017)
First few verses -
Naasr-o Mansoor Guru Gobind Singh,
Eezad-i Manzoor Guru Gobind Singh.
Victorious and comforting is Guru Gobind Singh
Accepted by God is Guru Gobind Singh
Haq Ra Ganjoor Guru Gobind Singh,
Jumla faiz-o Noor Guru Gobind Singh.
Keeper of Divine Treasure is Guru Gobind SinghAccepted by God is Guru Gobind Singh
Haq Ra Ganjoor Guru Gobind Singh,
Jumla faiz-o Noor Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the bestower of all gifts and blessings)
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is always aware of the ways of God
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh,
Shah Shahanshah Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is always aware of the ways of God)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors
Bar do Aalam Shah Guru Gobind Singh
Khasam Ra Jaa Kaah Guru Gobind Singh
Khasam Ra Jaa Kaah Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh rules over both the worlds;
he is the destroyer of the enemies.
Last few verses:
Nand laal is the slave dog of Guru Gobind Singh;
Kamtareen z sagaan Guru Gobind Singh
he is the destroyer of the enemies.
Last few verses:
Laal sag ghulaam Guru Gobind Singh
Daagdaar Naam Guru Gobind Singh
Daagdaar Naam Guru Gobind Singh
Nand laal is the slave dog of Guru Gobind Singh;
he carries the stamp of Guru Gobind Singh on him.
Kamtareen z sagaan Guru Gobind Singh
Rezaa Cheen-e-Khaan Guru Gobind Singh
Nand Lal is lower than all the dogs of Guru Gobind Singh;
he (pecks) at the left overs of their dinner.
Saa-el az inaam Guru Gobind Singh
Khaak-e-paak iqdaam Guru Gobind Singh
Nand Lal is begging to get the gift
of holy dust of Guru Gobind Singh’s footsteps.
Baad Jaanas fidaaye Guru Gobind Singh
Farq-o-bar Paaye Guru Gobind Singh
His (Nand Lal’s) life may be sacrificed for Guru Gobind Singh
Nand Lal’s head may always remain at his feet.
The Complete Poem from Ganjnama - Nasar-o-mansoor Guru Gobind Singh
Nasar-O Mansoor Guru Gobind Singh
Eezad-I Manzoor Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Victorious And Assists Us To Succeed In Life; He Is Accepted By God As His Own.
Haq Ra Ganjoor Guru Gobind Singh
Jumla Faiz-O Noor Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is The Custodian Of God’s Treasure; He Is The Bestower Of All The Gifts.
Haq Haq Aagaah Guru Gobind Singh
Shahe Shahan Shah Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Knows The Ways Of God; He Is The Emperor Of Emperors.
Bar Do Alam Shah Guru Gobind Singh
Khasam Ra Jan Kah Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Rules Over Both The Worlds; He Is The Destroyer Of The Enemies.
Faa-Ez Al-Anwaar Guru Gobind Singh
Kashif Al-Asraar Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Illuminates Our Lives With Abundance; He Reveals Secrets Of God.
Aalim Al-Astaar Guru Gobind Singh
Abr-E Rehmat Baar Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Aware Of The Secrets Of The World; He Showers His Unlimited Mercies.
Muqbal-O Maqbool Guru Gobind Singh
Waasil-O Mausool Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is The Favourite Of Waheguru; He Is With Him All The Time
Jaan Firoz-E Dahar Guru Gobind Singh
Faiz-E Haq Ra Bahr Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Bestows Life In This World; He Is The Sea Of Waheguru’s Blessings
Haq Ra Mehboob Guru Gobind Singh
Talib-O Matloob Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Loved By God; He Is The Seeker As Well As The Sought.
Teg Ra Fattah Guru Gobind Singh
Jan-O Dil Ra Rah Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Achieved Victories With His Sword; He Knows The Secret Of Every Heart.
Sahib-E Ikleel Guru Gobind Singh
Zill-E Haq Tazleel Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Wears The Crown Of The World; He Lives In The Shadow Of Waheguru.
Khaazan-E Har Ganj Guru Gobind Singh
Marham-E Har Ranj Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Controls All The Treasures Of The World; He Is The Medicine Of All Ailments.
Daawar-E Aafaaq Guru Gobind Singh
Dar Do Aalam Taaq Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is The Master Of The World; Both The Worlds Are Under His Shelter.
Haq Khud Wasaaf Guru Gobind Singh
Bartareen Ausaaf Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Praised By God Himself; He Is Bestowed With Highest Qualities.
Khaasgan Dar Paa-E Guru Gobind Singh
Qudsi-Aan Baar-Aae Guru Gobind Singh
Great Men Are At The Feet Of Guru Gobind Singh; The Angels Visit Him For Audience.
Muqbal-Aan Maddah Guru Gobind Singh
Jaan-O Dil Ra Rah Guru Gobind Singh
The Fortunate Ones Admire Guru Gobind Singh; He Knows Every Thing In Our Hearts.
Laa-Makaan Paabos Guru Gobind Singh
Bar Do Aalam Kos Guru Gobind Singh
The Poor Kiss The Feet Of Guru Gobind Singh; The Drum Of His Authority Sounds In Both The Worlds.
Suls-Ham Mahkoom Guru Gobind Singh
Rubeh Ham Makhtoom Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Rules Over The Three Worlds; He Has The Stamp Of His Authority On The Four Vedas.
Suds Halqeh B-Gosh Guru Gobind Singh
Dushman Afgan Josh Guru Gobind Singh
The Six Shastras Are His Slaves; He Always Defeats The Enemy.
Khalas-O Be-Keeneh Guru Gobind Singh
Haq Haq Ainaa Guru Gobind Singh
Pure At Heart, Guru Gobind Singh Is Free From Ill Will; He Is The Mirror Through Whom God Reveals Himself.
Haq Haq Andesh Guru Gobind Singh
Badshah Darvesh Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Meditates On God; He Is A Mystic And A King At The Same Time.
Makram Al-Fazaal Guru Gobind Singh
Mun-Im Al-Mut-Aal Guru Gobind Singh
Kaaram Al-Kiram Guru Gobind Singh
Raaham Al-Rahaam Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Most Generous And Forgiver.
Naa-Em Al-Mun-Aam Guru Gobind Singh
Faham Al-Fahaam Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Blesses Even The Benevolent; He Bestows Gifts Even To Those Who Give.
Daa-Im-O Paa-Inda Guru Gobind Singh
Farakh-O Farkhundeh Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Eternal; He Is Auspicious For All.
Faiz-E Sub-Haan Zaat Guru Gobind Singh
Noor Haq Lam-Aat Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Essence Of God’s Blessings; God Himself Radiates Through Him.
Samiaan-E Naam Guru Gobind Singh
Haq Been Z In-Aam Guru Gobind Singh
Those Who Have Listened To The Name Of Guru Gobind Singh Have Received The Gift Of Seeing God Himself.
Waasif-Aan-E Zaat Guru Gobind Singh
Wasil Az Barkaat Guru Gobind Singh
Those Who Sang The Praises Of Guru Gobind Singh Were United With God.
Raaqmaane Wasf Guru Gobind Singh
Naamwar Az Lutf Guru Gobind Singh
Those Who Wrote In Praise Of Guru Gobind Singh Received Fame The World Over With His Grace.
Naazran-E Roo-E Guru Gobind Singh
Mast Haq Dar Koo-E Guru Gobind Singh
Those Who Had Seen The Face Of Guru Gobind Singh Moved In His Lanes Intoxicated With God’s Name.
Khaak Bos-E Paa-E Guru Gobind Singh
Muqbal Az Aalaa-E Guru Gobind Singh
Those Who Kissed The Dust Under The Feet Of Guru Gobind Singh Were Fortunate And Were Elevated In Life.
Qadir-E Har Kar Guru Gobind Singh
Be-Kasaan Ra Yaar Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is The Doer Of All That Is Happening In This World, He Is Friend Of The Poor.
Saajid-O Masjood Guru Gobind Singh
Jumleh Faiz-O Jood Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Worships (God); He Is Also Worshipped (By The Whole Creation).He Is Generous With All The Bounties He Gives.
Sarwraan Ra Taj Guru Gobind Singh
Bartareen Mi-Araj Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is The Chief Of All The Kings; He Occupies The Loftiest Position.
Ashar Qudsi Ram Guru Gobind Singh
Wasif-E Ikram Guru Gobind Singh
The Ten (Greek) Gods Are Under The Command Of Guru Gobind Singh And They Sing His Praises In Reverence.
Um Qudas B-Kar Guru Gobind Singh
Gaashia Bardaar Guru Gobind Singh
The Sacred Goddesses Of The World Are Also Working For Guru Gobind Singh And They Are His Servants.
Qadr-O Qudrat Peish Guru Gobind Singh
Inkiyaad Andesh Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Controls Our Destinies; Still He Meditates On God In Submission.
Tisya Ulvi Khaak Guru Gobind Singh
Chaakar-E Chalaak Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Above The Highest Thrones; He Moves In The Heavens.
Bartar Az Har Qadr Guru Gobind Singh
Jaawdani Sadr Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Supreme In All Virtues; He Is Eternal And Above Everyone Else.
Aalam-E Raushan Z Guru Gobind Singh
Jaan-O Dil Gulshan Z Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Gives Light To The World; Our Hearts And Souls Blossom Because Of Him.
Roz Afzoon Jaah Guru Gobind Singh
Zeb Takht-O Gaah Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh’s Stature Is Increasing Every Day; He Is The Beauty Of All Thrones.
Murshid Al-Daareen Guru Gobind Singh
Beenash-E Har Ein Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is Our Guide In Both The Worlds; He Is The Sight Of Every Eye.
Jumla Dar Furmaan Guru Gobind Singh
Bartar Aamad Shaan Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Commands The Whole Creation; He Is Supreme In Stature.
Har Do Aalam Kheil Guru Gobind Singh
Jumla Andar Zeil Guru Gobind Singh
Both The Worlds Are The Army Of Guru Gobind Singh; All Are Under His Protection.
Waahab Al-Wahaab Guru Gobind Singh
Faateh Har Baab Guru Gobind Singh
The Most Generous Guru Gobind Singh Is The Conqueror Of Every Battle.
Shaamil Al-Ashfaaq Guru Gobind Singh
Kaamil Al-Akhlaaq Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh’s Blessings Are Unending; He Is Virtue Personified.
Rooh Dar Har Jism Guru Gobind Singh
Noor Dar Har Chashm Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Is The Soul Of Every One; He Is The Light Of Every Eye.
Jumla Rozi Khwaar Guru Gobind Singh
Feiz-E Haq Amtaar Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Provides Sustenance To All; He Showers His Graces.
Bist-O Haft Gadaa-E Guru Gobind Singh
Khaak Rob Saraa-E Guru Gobind Singh
The Twenty-Seven Gods Are The Beggars Of Guru Gobind Singh; They Are Engaged In Sweeping His House.
Khams Wasf Pei-Raa-E Guru Gobind Singh
Haft Ham Sheidaa-E Guru Gobind Singh
The Five Elements Praise Guru Gobind Singh; The Seven Worlds Admire Him.
Bar Do Aalam Dast Guru Gobind Singh
Jumla Ulvi Past Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Has His Hand On Both The Worlds; All The Angels Are Inferior
Lal Sag Gulaam Guru Gobind Singh
Daad-Daar-E Naam Guru Gobind Singh
Nand Lal Is The Slave Dog Of Guru Gobind Singh; He Carries The Stamp Of Guru Gobind Singh On Him.
Kamtareen Z Sgaan Guru Gobind Singh
Rezaa Cheen-E Khaan Guru Gobind Singh
Nand Lal Is Lower Than All The Dogs Of Guru Gobind Singh; He (Pecks) At The Left Overs Of His Dinner Table.
Saa-El Az In-Aam Guru Gobind Singh
Khaak-E Paak Iqdaam Guru Gobind Singh
Nand Lal Is Begging To Get The Gift Of Holy Dust Of Guru Gobind Singh’s Feet.
Baad Jaanash Fidaa-E Guru Gobind Singh
Farq-O Bar Paa-E Guru Gobind Singh
His (Nand Lal’s) Life May Be Sacrificed For Guru Gobind Singh And Nand Lal’s Head May Always Remain At His Feet.
For detailed meanings and urdu script: Ganjnama - Bhai Nandlal (PDF)
Alternate Translation by Harbhajan Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the helper of others
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has the help of God(105)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the treasurer of God
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is bestower of merciful gifts (106)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji knows God well
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the emperor of emperors (107)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the king of both worlds
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the warrior who gives life to enemies (108)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the giver of great gifts
Guru Gobind Singh Ji tells the secrets of God (109)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji puts a veil over everyone's sins
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a cloud of mercy (110)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is accepted out of the accepted
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has reached God (111)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a river of divine knowledge
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a sea of God's gifts (112)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is beloved of God
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a lover of God (113)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is an expert with the sword
Guru Gobind Singh Ji knows the secrets of every heart (114)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the master of the crown
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has God's shade over Him (115)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the treasurer of all God's treasures
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the cure for all pain (116)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the master of the world
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is unequalled in both worlds (117)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is praised by God Himself
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has many great virtues (118)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has very important people falling at His feet
Guru Gobind Singh Ji gives instruction to even demi-gods (119)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is praised by accepted ones
Guru Gobind Singh Ji knows what is in everyone's heart (120)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji's feet are kissed by the heavens
Guru Gobind Singh Ji's drum sounds in both worlds (121)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has the three loks(worlds) under Him
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has the stamp of His command all over the world (122)
Sudas is the servant of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Guru Gobind Singh Ji slows down the zealous energy of enemies (123)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is holy and free from enemity
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a mirror who shows the true God (124)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji understands the true God
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a king and a saint as-well (125)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is kind, merciful and wise
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the giver who gives great gifts (126)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the giver of givers
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the merciful of merciful (127)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji kindly gives gifts to those who give
Guru Gobind Singh Ji gives to beneficient people (128)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is forever sound and steady
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is beautiful and blessed (129)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is blessed by God
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a wonder of the timeless being's light (130)
Those who've listened to the name of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Have seen God with the grace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (131)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a picture of virtues
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has become one with supernatural powers (132)
Those who've sung the praises of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Have been kindly blessed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji (133)
Those who have had a sight of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Have become intoxicated in the passage of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (134)
Those who have kissed the dust of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's feet
Have been kindly blesed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji (135)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the doer of all actions
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the helper of the weak (136)
Everyone does homage to Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the embodiment of all kindness (137)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the chief all leaders
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the highest of the high (138)
Great demi-gods are servants of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
They sing the praises of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (139)
Eminent goddesses are under the order of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
They are the servants of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (140)
Nature has the utmost respect for Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the servant of God (141)
The nine cosmos (khand) are the dust of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's feet
They are the wise servants of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (142)
The highest throne is beneath Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has God's court within His reach (143)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is excellent in all virtues
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the permanent leader (144)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji gives light to the world
All bodies and souls have blossomed from Guru Gobind Singh Ji (145)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji's advancement is improving two-fold every day
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the beauty of all king's thrones (146)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the helper in both worlds
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the sight of every eye (147)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has the whole creation in His command
Guru Gobind Singh Ji's praise is the highest of all (148)
Both worlds are the army of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Everyone is in the protection of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (149)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the giver of givers
Guru Gobind Singh Ji achieves victory everywhere (150)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is of excellent conduct
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the soul in every body (151)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is very loving and affectionate
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the light in every eye (152)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the giver of daily food to everyone
Guru Gobind Singh Ji showers the grace of God (153)
Even the stars are the beggars of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
They are the servants of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's darbar (154)
The five elements praise Guru Gobind Singh Ji
The seven spiritual guides are a sacrifice unto Guru Gobind Singh Ji (155)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has His hand on both worlds
Guru Gobind Singh Ji owns everything high and low (156)
Nand Lal is the slave-dog of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Nand Lal is aiming for the name of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (157)
I am lower than the dogs of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
I peck the small pieces in the dishes of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (158)
I am a beggar of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
For the holy dust of the feet of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (159)
May my life be a sacrifice unto Guru Gobind Singh Ji
And may my head stay at the feet of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (160)
Singing oneness!
15 Comments
Thanks so much for elaborating in very very fine manner. Thanks Shivpreet Singh ji
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ReplyDeletethank u for this full baani
ReplyDeleteVaheguruji, lucky to hear .
ReplyDeleteI am very thankful to you,thank you for sharing this with us
ReplyDeleteThanks finally somebody wrote in English who can read it people like me who can read on English God bless you
ReplyDeleteSir, you've sung this so well. I was searching for this audio since long. Finally, found it. Thanks for such an amazing voice and music.
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Praise of SHAH- E- SHEHNSHAH GURU GOBIND SINGH JI must reach everyone.
Shivpreet Jee I miss you on youtube. I listen to your voice nearly everyday and would like to listen to you more and more. Hope you are doing well! Happy new year and good wishes for your health, wealth and prosperity. Waheguru sada ang sang rain.
ReplyDeleteSat Siri Akal Ji. Today, I have learnt so much from your above description about you and your family. My sincere regards and thanks for the information and meanings of such rich utterances of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
ReplyDeleteGlad I landed here while googling for Vande Mataram. I am not a Sikh but music needs no religion to appreciate it. It was a treat to hear this song composed and sung so beautifully by you. May Lord Guruvayurappan bless you - keep singing Sir!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I read bhai Nand LalG bani with meanings, m very fortunate, Thanks Shivpreet SinhgG. Now I know why Sikhpreachers,KirtanI Zatha don't sing or discuss this bani, coz vedas gods goddessess are swiping GuruSahibG's home
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this composition. You have sung it so well, I really enjoy listening to this. By the way, the link for the audio download doesn't seem to be working. Can you please share it again.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, thank you so much. May Waheguru bless you with more and more strength to spread the love of Gurbani.
thankyou and bless you for sharing this .it has been my mainstay of life since i heard it .while listening to it makes me teary eyed .infinite thanks .
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