Sri Nanak Parkash - Post 017

Above is an image of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Kamarkasa (waistband).

As Sikhs we are fortunate to have so many relics of the Guru's preserved such as the kamarkasa of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji shown in the image above. However the unfortunate thing is that only now we have realised the importance of preserving our religious and cultural heritage. I am thankful for the work done by many individuals now in India whether is is Baba Balbir Singh Ji Seechewal Walae preserving the Punjab rivers or www.punjabdigilib.com preserving the written heritage of the punjab.

Now I will continue with the beautiful composititon of the Sri Nanak Parkash. In this post I have translated another two stanzas from the first Adhyai, the stanzas are numbered twenty nine and thirty. Both of these stanzas continue the praise of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The twenty ninth stanza expounds the glory of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in a sitting posture overlooking the sacred congregation. The description is moving and assists the devotee in building a picture of the divine form of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The Thirtieth stanza builds on the form of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the various weapons that adorned the Guru. The translation continues below;

ਸ੍ਵੈਯਾ ॥
ਛਬਿ ਛਾਪ ਛਲਾਯਨ ਚਾਰੁ ਛਕੀ ਕਟ ਤੇ ਤਟ ਕਾਛ ਕਛੀ ਬਿਧਿ ਆਛੀ ।
ਕਰ ਕੰਕਨ ਕੰਚਨ ਹੀਰ ਗਚੇ ਬਿਚ ਚੰਚਲ ਲੋਚਨ ਜਿਉਂ ਜਲ ਮਾਛੀ ।
ਗਰ ਪ੍ਰਾਬ੍ਰਿਤ ਨੀਵ ਮਨੋਗ ਬਨਯੋ ਬਰ ਚੀਰਨ ਕੀ ਕਰਿ ਪੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਾਛੀ ।
ਖਰ ਤੀਰ ਧਰੇ ਕਰ ਫੇਰਤਿ ਹੇਰਤਿ ਦੇਹਿ ਧਰੇ ਨਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਾਛੀ ॥੨੯॥

Savaiya – (Now Kavi Santokh Singh Ji is describing the posture of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his throne) O Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji the fingers on your toes are so beautiful that those who see them become enamoured as the people did when they saw Krishna. Below your waist you wear a beautiful (Kashera) undergarment. O Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji you are wearing two gold (Karas) bracelets on your arms which are encrusted with jewels. Those people who try to look at these jewels are unable to do so due to its shimmer in the way that if a person tries to focus on a swimming fish they are unable to do so as it does not remain still. O Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji the garment worn by you is very long and beautiful. The clothing worn by you is suited to your beauty. O Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji you are holding an arrow in your hand whilst sat on your throne which you move and watch at the same time. O Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji you are the Lord who has assumed a manifestation and adopted a human form. 29.

Above is a painting showing Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji holding a divine congregation. How majestic does it look as Guru Gobind Singh Ji assume the role of the divine and righteous King.

ਸ੍ਵੈਯਾ ॥
ਕਟ ਸੋਂ ਪਟ ਤੇਗ ਨਿਖੰਗ ਕਸੇ ਮੁਖ ਮੰਦ ਹਸੇ ਦਮਕੈ ਕਿ ਛਟਾ ਹੀ ।
ਮੁਕਤਾ ਗਰ ਮਾਲ ਬਿਸਾਲ ਬਨੀ ਸ਼ਮਸ਼੍ਰਾਨਨ ਸ਼ਯਾਮ ਭਲੀ ਉਪਮਾਹੀ ।
ਹਿਤ ਸੋਂ ਤਮ ਸੋਮ ਕਿ ਪਾਸ ਬਸਯੋ ਮੁਖ ਪੰਕਜ ਮੈ ਮਧੁ ਪੁੰਜ ਸੁਹਾਹੀਂ ।
ਅਬ ਆਨ ਕੀ ਆਸ ਨਿਰਾਸ ਭਈ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਬਾਸ ਕੀਯੋ ਮਨ ਮਾਹੀ ॥੩੦॥

Savaiya – (Now Kavi Santokh Singh Ji is describing the various weapons donned by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji) around the waist of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji a Kamarkasa (waistband) is tied within it a sheath for a sword. O Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji you are smiling and when you do your teeth are so white they remind me of lightening. Around your neck Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji you wear a garland of pearls. O Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji your beard is black in colour and I can only praise it in this way; it is as if the darkness of night (the black beard) is surrounding the luminous moon (Guru Ji’s face). It is as if the beautiful lotus blossom is glorified by the bee attracted to its pollen so the beard is like the bee bringing glory to the face (blossom) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. I do not consciously remember anyone other then you Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji I have adopted your beautiful form within my heart. 30.

Above is a photo of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's turban which has been preserved thanks to trusts set up to preserve Sikh heritage.