Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji : Message of the 11 Bhatts (bards) part-8

78. Message of the 11 Bhatts (bards) part-8

Bhatt Bhallh ji

Bhatt Bhallh ji was the son of Sokha ji and brother of Bhatt Sallh ji and nephew of Bhatt Bhikha ji. He too presented himself in the holy shelter of Guru ji . He practiced Sikhism in his practical life and succeeded in it gloriously. His only Swayia of four lines which is uttered in the praise of Sri Guru Amar Das ji is registered in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. The composition of this Swayia, its style of writing, its similes and metaphors are so beautifully fabricated that as we go on reading it, the greatness and glory of Sri Amar Das ji securely lodges in our hearts. It also purifies and sanctifies one’s mind and he becomes eager to read it with devotion again and again. His similes are remarkable. He writes,” When it rains, no body can count the number of rain drops falling on the earth from the sky and no one will be able to.”

“The number of flowers that blossom in the spring season on the earth and type of vegetables can not be counted.” “ How many rays are emitted from the sun and the moon can not be counted.” “ The volume of sea water and the number of waves rising in the river Ganga cannot be counted because the creation of the Infinite is infinite.”

If somebody like Shiva (Hindu God) were able to get knowledge from a Guru and concentrate at a stretch and became capable of counting all the things in this universe, wvwn then O Guru Amar Das ji!, shelter of shelter less, power of powerless, your greatness cannot be measured. Your reputation and glory is unique. So Satta ji, too has verified the statement of Bhatt Bhallh ji in his following lines when he wrote the greatness of Guru Amar Das ji. As stated on page 968 as :

You are not pushed or shaken by the storm and the wind; you are like the Sumayr Mountain. You know the inner state of the soul; You are the Knower of knowers. How can I praise You, O True Supreme King, when You are so wise and all-knowing ?

Now if we read the Swayia of Bhallh ji, our heart will be filled with devotion. His Swayia is stated on page 1396 :

The raindrops of the clouds, the plants of the earth, and the flowers of the spring cannot be counted. Who can know the limits of the rays of the sun and the moon, the waves of the ocean and the Ganges ? With Shiva's meditation and the spiritual wisdom of the True Guru, says BHALL the poet, these may be counted. O Guru Amar Daas, Your Glorious Virtues are so sublime; Your Praises belong only to

As God is infinite, His reputation can not be described. So is Sat Gur, the form of God, his glory and reputation can not be written in words. Guru Arjun Dev ji orders this in Raag Aasa on page 397 as :

How can I chant the Glorious Praises of the Guru ? The Guru is the ocean of Truth and clear understanding. He is the Perfect Transcendent Lord, from the very beginning, and throughout the ages.

And on page 1078 it is stated that :

Even the Vedas do not know the Guru's Glory. They narrate only a tiny bit of what is heard.

As the Glory, extent and conduct of God are unknown; so it is with Satguru who is the visible aspect of God Almighty. Of course spiritual gain can be achieved by singing the praises and glory of great Guru. Not merely spiritual gains only but as ordered by the great Guru by remaining in the true service of Guru, through constant meditation of his name, one can mingle with Almighty God through Guru. As it is the law of nature as stated on page 223 :

Those who remain immersed in the Fear of God become fearless They become just like the One they serve.

When we read the shabads of Guru Arjun Dev ji mentioned in Sri Raag the power of Great Guru and his greatness can be well understood. Also the above mentioned Swayia of Bhatt Bhallh ji will be further clarified as on page 52 :

Worship the Guru, the Transcendent Lord, with your mind and body attuned to love. The True Guru is the Giver of the soul; He gives Support to all. Act according to the Instructions of the True Guru; this is the true philosophy. Without being attuned to the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, all attachment to Maya is just dust. O my friend, reflect upon the Name of the Lord, Har, Har In the Saadh Sangat, He dwells within the mind, and one's works are brought to perfect fruition. The Guru is All-powerful, the Guru is Infinite. By great good fortune, the Blessed Vision of His Darshan is obtained. The Guru is Imperceptible, Immaculate and Pure. There is no other as great as the Guru. The Guru is the Creator, the Guru is the Doer. The Gurmukh obtains true glory. Nothing is beyond the Guru; whatever He wishes comes to pass. The Guru is the Sacred Shrine of Pilgrimage, the Guru is the Wish-fulfilling Elysian Tree. The Guru is the Fulfiller of the desires of the mind. The Guru is the Giver of the Name of the Lord, by which all the world is saved. The Guru is All-powerful, the Guru is Formless; the Guru is Lofty, Inaccessible and Infinite. The Praise of the Guru is so sublime-what can any speaker say ? All the rewards which the mind desires are with the True Guru. One whose destiny is so pre-ordained, obtains the Wealth of the True Name. Entering the Sanctuary of the True Guru, you shall never die again. Nanak: may I never forget You, Lord. This soul, body and breath are Yours.

We need to get guidance from Bhallh ji and consider Guru ji and God as One. The worship and praise of creation should be avoided. Only The creator should be praised and worshipped. The holy Shelter of Guru ji should be sought. We should then lead a practical spiritual life based on the following order of the guru as stated in mahala 1^stas :

“Tu Sucha Sahib Sifat sualiyo, Jin kite so paar payia”.





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				78. Message of the 11 Bhatts (bards) part-8 Bhatt Bhallh ji Bhatt Bhallh ji was the son of Sokha ji and brother of Bhatt Sallh ji and nephew of Bhatt Bhikha ji. He too presented himself in the holy shelter of Guru ji . He practiced Sikhism in his practical life and succeeded in it gloriously. His only Swayia of four lines which is uttered in the praise of Sri Guru Amar Das ji is registered in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. The composition of this Swayia, its style of writing, its similes and metaphors are so beautifully fabricated that as we go on reading it, the greatness and glory of Sri Amar Das ji securely lodges in our hearts. It also purifies and sanctifies one’s mind and he becomes eager to read it with devotion again and again. His similes are remarkable. He writes,” When it rains, no body can count the number of rain drops falling on the earth from the sky and no one will be able to.” “The number of flowers that blossom in the spring season on the earth and type of vegetables can not be counted.” “ How many rays are emitted from the sun and the moon can not be counted.” “ The volume of sea water and the number of waves rising in the river Ganga cannot be counted because the creation of the Infinite is infinite.” If somebody like Shiva (Hindu God) were able to get knowledge from a Guru and concentrate at a stretch and became capable of counting all the things in this universe, wvwn then O Guru Amar Das ji!, shelter of shelter less, power of powerless, your greatness cannot be measured. Your reputation and glory is unique. So Satta ji, too has verified the statement of Bhatt Bhallh ji in his following lines when he wrote the greatness of Guru Amar Das ji. As stated on page 968 as : You are not pushed or shaken by the storm and the wind; you are like the Sumayr Mountain. You know the inner state of the soul; You are the Knower of knowers. How can I praise You, O True Supreme King, when You are so wise and all-knowing ? Now if we read the Swayia of Bhallh ji, our heart will be filled with devotion. His Swayia is stated on page 1396 : The raindrops of the clouds, the plants of the earth, and the flowers of the spring cannot be counted. Who can know the limits of the rays of the sun and the moon, the waves of the ocean and the Ganges ? With Shiva's meditation and the spiritual wisdom of the True Guru, says BHALL the poet, these may be counted. O Guru Amar Daas, Your Glorious Virtues are so sublime; Your Praises belong only to As God is infinite, His reputation can not be described. So is Sat Gur, the form of God, his glory and reputation can not be written in words. Guru Arjun Dev ji orders this in Raag Aasa on page 397 as : How can I chant the Glorious Praises of the Guru ? The Guru is the ocean of Truth and clear understanding. He is the Perfect Transcendent Lord, from the very beginning, and throughout the ages. And on page 1078 it is stated that : Even the Vedas do not know the Guru's Glory. They narrate only a tiny bit of what is heard. As the Glory, extent and conduct of God are unknown; so it is with Satguru who is the visible aspect of God Almighty. Of course spiritual gain can be achieved by singing the praises and glory of great Guru. Not merely spiritual gains only but as ordered by the great Guru by remaining in the true service of Guru, through constant meditation of his name, one can mingle with Almighty God through Guru. As it is the law of nature as stated on page 223 : Those who remain immersed in the Fear of God become fearless They become just like the One they serve. When we read the shabads of Guru Arjun Dev ji mentioned in Sri Raag the power of Great Guru and his greatness can be well understood. Also the above mentioned Swayia of Bhatt Bhallh ji will be further clarified as on page 52 : Worship the Guru, the Transcendent Lord, with your mind and body attuned to love. The True Guru is the Giver of the soul; He gives Support to all. Act according to the Instructions of the True Guru; this is the true philosophy. Without being attuned to the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, all attachment to Maya is just dust. O my friend, reflect upon the Name of the Lord, Har, Har In the Saadh Sangat, He dwells within the mind, and one's works are brought to perfect fruition. The Guru is All-powerful, the Guru is Infinite. By great good fortune, the Blessed Vision of His Darshan is obtained. The Guru is Imperceptible, Immaculate and Pure. There is no other as great as the Guru. The Guru is the Creator, the Guru is the Doer. The Gurmukh obtains true glory. Nothing is beyond the Guru; whatever He wishes comes to pass. The Guru is the Sacred Shrine of Pilgrimage, the Guru is the Wish-fulfilling Elysian Tree. The Guru is the Fulfiller of the desires of the mind. The Guru is the Giver of the Name of the Lord, by which all the world is saved. The Guru is All-powerful, the Guru is Formless; the Guru is Lofty, Inaccessible and Infinite. The Praise of the Guru is so sublime-what can any speaker say ? All the rewards which the mind desires are with the True Guru. One whose destiny is so pre-ordained, obtains the Wealth of the True Name. Entering the Sanctuary of the True Guru, you shall never die again. Nanak: may I never forget You, Lord. This soul, body and breath are Yours. We need to get guidance from Bhallh ji and consider Guru ji and God as One. The worship and praise of creation should be avoided. Only The creator should be praised and worshipped. The holy Shelter of Guru ji should be sought. We should then lead a practical spiritual life based on the following order of the guru as stated in mahala 1^stas : “Tu Sucha Sahib Sifat sualiyo, Jin kite so paar payia”.

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