Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ihai – Guru Gobind Singh Ji
A sacred hymn inspiring courage, righteousness, and devotion.
🕊 Hymn & Translation
| Original (Transliteration) | Translation / Meaning |
|---|---|
| Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ihai | Grant me this boon, O God, from Thy greatness |
| Shubh Karman Tey Kabhu Na Taroon | May I never refrain from righteous acts |
| Na Daroo Ar Siyo Jab Jah Laroo | May I fight without fear all foes in life’s battle |
| Nischai Kar Apne Jeet Karoo | With confident courage claiming the victory |
| Ar Sikh Hao Apne He Mun Ko | May Thy glory be gained in my mind |
| Eh Lalach Hau Gun Tau Ucharoo | And my highest ambition be singing Thy praises |
| Jab Aav Ki Audh Nidhaan Banay | When this mortal reaches its limits |
| Aut He Ran Me Tab Joojh Maroo | May I die fighting with limitless courage |
🌟 Line-by-Line Explanation
🛡1️⃣ Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ihai
Grant me this boon, O God, from Thy greatness.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji humbly requests divine blessing, invoking strength and righteousness.
⚔2️⃣ Shubh Karman Tey Kabhu Na Taroon
May I never refrain from righteous acts.
A call to always act morally, even in challenging times.
🔥3️⃣ Na Daroo Ar Siyo Jab Jah Laroo
May I fight without fear all foes in life’s battle.
Encourages fearlessness in literal and metaphorical battles.
🏹4️⃣ Nischai Kar Apne Jeet Karoo
With confident courage claiming the victory.
Promotes determination and moral courage in all actions.
🌺5️⃣ Ar Sikh Hao Apne He Mun Ko
May Thy glory be gained in my mind.
Focuses on cultivating divine virtues in the heart.
🎵6️⃣ Eh Lalach Hau Gun Tau Ucharoo
And my highest ambition be singing Thy praises.
Emphasizes devotion and humility, not worldly greed.
⏳7️⃣ Jab Aav Ki Audh Nidhaan Banay
When this mortal reaches its limits.
Acknowledges the inevitability of death and inspires living courageously.
🌟8️⃣ Aut He Ran Me Tab Joojh Maroo
May I die fighting with limitless courage.
Represents ultimate sacrifice and fearlessness in defense of truth and justice.
✨ Key Themes
- 💪 Courage & Valor: Face adversity with fearlessness.
- 🕊 Righteousness (Dharma): Act morally in all situations.
- 🙏 Devotion & Spiritual Growth: Focus on God’s glory.
- ⚔ Sacrifice: Uphold truth, even at the cost of life.
📜 Historical Context
Guru Gobind Singh Ji composed this hymn during times of persecution, laying the foundation of the Khalsa principles.
It inspired Sikhs to defend justice, live righteously, and embrace courage in all aspects of life.
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