ਅਬ ਰਾਖਹੁ ਦਾਸ ਭਾਟ ਕੀ ਲਾਜ | Ab Rakho Das Bhat Ki Laaj | By Bhat Nalh Ji | Lyrics With Meaning
The cultural richness and spiritual tradition of Bharat have given rise to various poetic forms. Among them, the writings of Bhats (Kashmiri Pandit Bards) stand out, especially those composed in praise of the Vaishnava Sikh Gurus.
Here we explore an extraordinary verse composed by Bhat Nalh, found in the Guru Granth Sahib on page 1400.
Written in the poetic form known as “Chhand Radd,” this verse captures the essence of divine intervention and protection
Ang 1400 of Guru Granth Sahib | Bhat Nalh Ji
ਅਬ ਰਾਖਹੁ ਦਾਸ ਭਾਟ ਕੀ ਲਾਜ ॥
अब राखहु दास भाट की लाज ॥
Now preserve the honor of thy Bhat (Kashmiri Pandit Bard)
ਜੈਸੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਲਾਜ ਭਗਤ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦ ਕੀ ਹਰਨਾਖਸ ਫਾਰੇ ਕਰ ਆਜ ॥
जैसी राखी लाज भगत प्रहिलाद की हरनाखस फारे कर आज ॥
Today, as devotee Prahlad was once protected
And demon Hiranyakashipu was torn apart by hands [of Shri Vishnu]
ਫੁਨਿ ਦ੍ਰੋਪਤੀ ਲਾਜ ਰਖੀ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜੀ ਛੀਨਤ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਦੀਨ ਬਹੁ ਸਾਜ ॥
फुनि द्रोपती लाज रखी हरि प्रभ जी छीनत बसत्र दीन बहु साज ॥
And then again when you saved Draupadi’s honor, O Hari!
By giving her ever more clothes as she was disrobed.
ਸੋਦਾਮਾ ਅਪਦਾ ਤੇ ਰਾਖਿਆ ਗਨਿਕਾ ਪੜ੍ਹਤ ਪੂਰੇ ਤਿਹ ਕਾਜ ॥
सोदामा अपदा ते राखिआ गनिका पड़्हत पूरे तिह काज ॥
And as Sudama was salvaged from his misfortunes
And deeds of Ganika who chanted [Name of Ram] were resolved.
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੁਪ੍ਰਸੰਨ ਕਲਜੁਗ ਹੋਇ ਰਾਖਹੁ ਦਾਸ ਭਾਟ ਕੀ ਲਾਜ ॥੮॥੧੨॥
स्री सतिगुर सुप्रसंन कलजुग होइ राखहु दास भाट की लाज ॥८॥१२॥
O blessed True Guru [4th Nanak Ram Das], if you’re pleased..
It’s the age of Kali, do save the honor of your Bhat servant.
The beatific verses of Bhat Nalh provide an insight into the philosophical understanding of the time. They weave together mythology, devotion, and divine grace into a poetic tapestry that resonates even today.
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