Divine Shabads

  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...

Salok Mahalla 9   ik oankaar sathigur prasaadh || One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:   salok mehalaa 9 || Shalok, Ninth Mehl:   gun gobindh gaaeiou nehee janam akaarathh keen || If you do not sing the Praises of the Lord, your life is rendered useless.   kahu naanak har bhaj manaa jih bidhh jal ko meen ||1|| Says Nanak, meditate, vibrate upon the Lord; immerse your mind in Him, like the fish in the water. ||1||   bikhian sio kaahae rachiou nimakh n hohi oudhaas || Why are you engrossed in sin and corruption? You are not detached, even for a moment!   kahu naanak bhaj har manaa parai n jam kee faas ||2|| Says Nanak, meditate, vibrate upon the Lord, and you shall not be caught in the noose of death. ||2||   tharanaapo eio hee gaeiou leeou jaraa than jeeth || Your youth has passed away like this, and old age has overtaken your body.   kahu naanak bhaj har manaa aoudhh jaath hai beet...