15th Doharaa: 'Prithham Upaavah[u] Jagath Thum...'

Dhan Dhan Kalgidhar Maharaj, Chittey Baja Wale Paatshah, Neela-Ghorh Asvaar, Sarbans Daani, Dasmesh Pita Ji Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj
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ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮ ਉਪਾਵਹੁ ਜਗਤ ਤੁਮ ਤੁਮਹੀਂ ਪੰਥ ਬਨਾਇ॥
Prithham Upaavah[u] Jagath Thum Thumhee[n] Pa[n]thh Banaae[i]
ਆਪ ਤੁਹੀ ਝਗਰਾ ਕਰੋ ਤੁਮਹੀ ਕਰੋ ਸਹਾਇ॥੧੫॥
Aap Thuhee Jhagraa Karo Thumhee Karo Sahaae[i]
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In the 8th Doharaa, we covered the relationship between Vaheguru & Their Creation. Before the Universe, there was just Vaheguru.

We cannot understand something so much greater and beyond our existence and the material universe with our ant-like minds. So we can just say Aadh[i] Sach[u]... that Vaheguru existed before anything existed. Jugaadh[i] Sach[u]... that Vaheguru existed throughout the time between the beginning of existence and now. Hai Bhee Sach[u]... that Vaheguru exist now and Nanak Hosee Bhee Sach[u]... that Vaheguru will continue to exist. We can only understand a linear, chronological model of our existence and so, Guru Sahib teach us that Vaheguru have created the Universe – no matter how we may perceive it.

ਸਵੈਯਾ ॥ Savaiya :
ਆਦਿ ਅਪਾਰ ਅਲੇਖ ਅਨੰਤ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਭੇਖ ਅਲੱਖ ਅਨਾਸਾ॥
Aadh[i] Apaar Alaekh Ana[n]th Akaal Abhaekh A-lakh Anaasaa
The One that was there in the beginning, the one who cannot be passed (unreachable), cannot be written about, endless, not bound to time/death, not bound to a certain look/form, indescribable, indestructible.
ਕੈ ਸਿਵ ਸਕਤ ਦਏ ਸ੍ਰੁਤਿਚਾਰ ਰਜੋ ਤਮ ਸੱਤ ਤਿਹੂ ਪੁਰ ਬਾਸਾ ॥
Kai Siv Sakath Dhae Sruthichaar Rajo Tham Sa-th Thihoo Pur Baasaa
From which Shiv-Shakti came to be, Four Sruthees-Vedas... the three qualities of Rajo, Tamo, Sato, and the 3 realms of existence.
ਦਿਉਸ ਨਿਸਾ ਸਸਿ ਸੂਰ ਕੈ ਦੀਪ ਸੁ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਰਚੀ ਪੰਚ ਤੱਤ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸਾ ॥
Dhious nisaa Sas[i] Soor Kai Dheep Su Srisat[i] Rachee Pa[n]ch Tha-th Prakaasaa
Day and night were created, the lamps (divae) of moon and sun were created, the entire creation was created from the five elements
ਬੈਰ ਬਢਾਇ ਲਰਾਇ ਸੁਰਾਸੁਰ ਆਪਹਿ ਦੇਖਤ ਬੈਠ ਤਮਾਸਾ ॥੧॥
Bair Batdaae[i] Laraae[i] Suraasur Aapah[i] Dhaekhath Baitt Thamaasaa ||1||
Enmity increased, fighting between the Sur and Asur happened while Vaheguru - Themselves are sitting and watching the play unfold(Sur = Devtae = Angelic Deities; Asur = Daint/Rakhsha = Demonic Beings)
(Chandi Charithar Ukath[i] Bilaas)
Guru Maharaj explain how the Formless to the seemingly dual: consciousness and nature; which can be further divided into 3 attributes of existence. It is not as simple as the world just spontaneously exists but there is a way of understanding based on Gurbani. Eventually in this world, Maharaj created two opposing forces: Devtae and the Daint.

ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਬਾਚ ॥ The Bachans of Akaal Purakh:
ਚੌਪਈ ॥ Chaupaee
ਮੈ ਅਪਨਾ ਸੁਤ ਤੋਹਿ ਨਿਵਾਜਾ ॥
Mai Apnaa Suth Thoh[i] nivaajaa
I have made You my Son
ਪੰਥੁ ਪ੍ਰਚੁਰ ਕਰਬੇ ਕਹੁ ਸਾਜਾ ॥
Pa[n]thh[u] Prachur Karbae Kah[u] Saajaa
I have made You to spread my Panth
ਜਾਹਿ ਤਹਾਂ ਤੈ ਧਰਮੁ ਚਲਾਇ ॥
Jaah[i] Thahaa[n] Thai Dhharam[u] Chalaae[i]
Wherever you go, spread Dharam
ਕਬੁਧਿ ਕਰਨ ਤੇ ਲੋਕ ਹਟਾਇ ॥੨੯॥
Ka-budhh[i] Karan Thae Lok Hataae[i]
Make people lose their wrong ways of thinking
ਕਬਿਬਾਚ ॥ ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥ Couplet written by Guru Sahib, the Poet
Kabi-Baach - Dhoharaa
ਠਾਢ ਭਯੋ ਮੈ ਜੋਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਬਚਨ ਕਹਾ ਸਿਰ ਨਿਆਇ ॥
Ttaatd Bhayo Mai Jor[i] Kar[i] Bachan Kahaa Sir niaae[i]
I stood up with folded hands and bowing down my head then said:
ਪੰਥ ਚਲੈ ਤਬ ਜਗਤ ਮੈ ਜਬ ਤੁਮ ਕਰਹੁ ਸਹਾਇ ॥੩੦॥
Pa[n]thh Chalai Thab Jagath Mai Jab Thum Karah[u] Sahaae[i]
The Panth will develop in this world when You are of help!
(Bachithar Naatak, Autobiography of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj)
Dhan Satguru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji explain how Akaal Purakh had created this Panth after all of these various beings and prophets failed to properly connect people to Akaal Purakh. Everyone kept following the people instead of Vaheguru. Even reading in Gurbani, we hear Maharaj always referring to themselves in humility. Humility is ultimately the way to Vaheguru. Through Guru Sahib's Teachings, we become one with Akaal Purakh. This Path of Nam Jap and righteousness is what Akaal Purakh created. That is why we hear - Khalsa Kaal Purakh Kee Fauj, Pragatio Khalsa Paramatam Kee Mauj (Khalsa is Vaheguru's Army, The Khalsa came to be due to the Playful Will of Paramatma).

ਅਨਦਿਨ ਆਪਿ ਆਪ ਸਿਉ ਲੜੈ ॥
Andhin Aap[i] Aap Sio[u] Larrai
Day and night, fight the battle against yourself
(Bhagat Kabeer Ji in Raag Gourree, Ang 344)
Sure, there are physical battles but what about the battle with ego. Lust, anger, greed, emotional attachment, and the ego - in itself - attack us daily. The person who you are angry towards is the Form of Vaheguru. The things you are greedy for are the Form of Vaheguru. The person whom you love is the Form of Vaheguru. The separate identity that you identify with is also the Form of Vaheguru. So Maharaj, it's You who - ultimately - causes great battles to occur. It is through Your Hukam. We fight this battle between ourselves and others because of Vaheguru's Playful Hukam. We cannot understand but just learn to live within it.
ਸਾਧੂ ਸਤਿਜੁਗੁ ਬੀਤਿਆ ਅਧ ਸੀਲੀ ਤ੍ਰੇਤਾ ਆਇਆ ॥
Saadhhoo Sathijug[u] Beethiaa Adhh Seelee Thraethaa Aaeiaa
After the Saintly Satyug had passed, then the less calmer Tretayug came
ਨੱਚੀ ਕਲ ਸਰੋ ਸਰੀ ਕਲ ਨਾਰਦ ਡਉਰੂ ਵਾਇਆ ॥
Nachee Kal Sarosaree Kal naaradh Douroo Vaaeiaa
Darkness danced on the heads of everyone, the clever divisive Naaradh played his instrument (people fought against each other by their very nature)
(Chandi Di Vaar)
In the time we live in, the nature of the world is divisiveness. Everyone's opinions differ from each other. This is why we have wars, political parties, and even different ways of running a household. There will always be this divisiveness and strife so long as Kalyug exists. The nature of existence is to have likes and dislikes.

All battles come to an end. Vaheguru - Themselves come and end the battle. They end the argument, they end the ego. Sooner or later, Maharaj comes to the rescue. Whether this life or the next, everyone will be liberated. World War II was a gruesome and long war. People did not think it would end. However, it did come to an end as evident with the Paris Peace treaties. Vaheguru is the Ultimate Support. When your friends and family cannot do anything and the government cannot either then turn yourself to Vaheguru! Vaheguru are the Ones who come to help - in many forms... it is them who end conflict as well as start it. The entire universe is a movie of Theirs!