Shabad 45: Jeo Jeo Naama Har Gun Uchrai
Bhagat Namdev Ji (29 October, 1270 - 1350) was born in the state of Maharashtra village of Naras-Vamani, in Satara district (presently called Narsi Namdev). His father was a calico printer/tailor. Bhagat Namdev is referred to as a "Cẖẖīpė". This refers to Bhagat ji's profession as a printer of cloth. Chhippas were calico printers/artists and used to decorate, colour and print textiles with art work. Bhagat Namdev's contemporaries looked upon him solely as a low caste man. However, he was blessed with a unique deep love for, and firm faith in, the Divine. Consequently, he happened to rule over the hearts of God-loving people. Guru Ram Das ji acknowledges his uniquely beautiful love for the Divine and refers to it in one of his hymns. This implies that being aware of Namdev's selfless love, God turned his back on the higher caste Khatris and Brahmins and embraced low caste Namdev, a calico printer. Guru Arjan Sahib ji held him in such high esteem as he declared t