Gareeb Nivaaj Guseian mera mathey chatar dharey – Raag Maroo – Ang 1106

SGGS Angg 1106.

Raag Maroo (Maru) Bhagat Ravidas Ji.

Bhagat Ji was a cobbler by profession and caste. The Brahmins and the Pandits used to ridicule Bhagat Ji and created all kinds of humiliating obstacles in His path. Bhagat Ji overcame every obstacle with ease. He had unflinching faith in Naam. After one such episode, where the Bhagat emerged victorious and unscathed, Bhagat Ji was hoisted upon an elephant by His admirers. A canopy was put over His head and a fan was waved reverently over him.

Bhagat Ji expressed this Shabad in shukrana and in awe at God’s Love for His Bhagat.

Addressing God, Bhagat Ji says,

God, who else would do such a thing? (show such Love for me); O Patron of the helpless You have put a canopy over my head.

“Aisee Laal Tujh bin kaun karey; Gareeb Nivaaj Guseian mera mathey chatar dharey.” (rahao)

Only You would grant Mercy to one whose touch is said to pollute the world; You exalt and elevate the lowly. You are not afraid of anyone.

“Ja ki shoth jagat ko laagey ta par Tuhi dharey; nicheh uchh karey mera Gobind kahu te na darey.”

(In Your Grace), Namdev, Kabir, Trilochan, Sadhna and Sain crossed over; Ravidas says, listen O Saints, the Lord can do everything.

“Namdev Kabir Trilochan Sadhna Sain tre; Kahe Ravidas sunho re Santo Har Jio te sabhe sarey.”

Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji

Shabad Kirtan available on YouTube