Mo ko Tu na bissar Tu na bissar – Raag Malaar – Ang 1292

SGGS Angg 1292.

Raag Malaar – Bhagat Namdev Ji.

Bhagat Ji was born in 1270 (October 26) at Narsi, Maharshtra.

He toured many places preaching the Majesty of Naam. On one of his journeys he stepped into a mandir to do some prayers.

His prayers were always addressed to an All Pervading Lord – Ramaeiya as the rahao in this Shabad shows. Not addressed to any devi deva.

He was of low caste. A Shudar. The Hindu Scriptures forbid Shudars from performing or listening to prayers.

He was recognized by the Pandits in the mandir as being of low caste. He was beaten and rudely bundled out of the mandir.

Outside Bhagat Ji sang this heart wrenching Shabad where He records the humiliation he had to endure.

He pleads. Please O Ramaeya – All Pervading One do not forsake me.

“Mo ko tu na bissar tu na bissar; tu na bissarey Ramaeya” (rahao).

These temple priests are full of doubts (about Your True Nature)and everyone is furious with me.

“Aalawanti eh bhram jo hai mukh upar sabh kopilaa.”

They have called me low caste Shudar and driven me out. What should I do now O Beloved Father?

“Sudh sudh kar maar uthaiyo kaha karo Baap Bithalaa.”

You must help me now. If You liberate me after my death, no one will know of Your Greatness.

“Muee huve jao mukat dehoge teri mukat na jaane koela.”

These Pandits have pushed me out of the mandir due to my caste. By doing this they are tarnishing Your Honor as well.

“Eh pandiya mo ko tedh kahat teri paij pichaundi hoylaa.”

You are known to be Kind and Compassionate: the power of Your Arms is Unrivalled.

“Tu jo Dyal Kirpal kahiayat hai atbhuj bheyo aparlaa.”

Finally, the Lord Acts. He turns the mandir to face Namdev Ji and His back is turned on the Brahmins.

“Fer dia deohra Namay ko pandian ko pichvaarla.”

This mandir can still be seen in its turned state.

All Hindu temples face the rising sun. By being turned, this temple now faces the west- the setting sun.

As it was turned, it was yanked off its foundations. The temple (it is as big as a huge double-storey bungalow) stands free on the ground. At certain places where the ground is uneven you can actually slip in some paper.

The temple steps are at the back since it was turned around.

The small wash area to wash your feet before you enter the temple is also located at the back now.

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Bhai Ji further elaborated on the Shabad on October 4, 2024:

Only God, who is Pervading the entire Universe, can help you in any situation. He is Rameiya.
He is the Data of all referred to in Pauris no. 5 and 6 Japji Sahib. “Sabna jiaa ka Eik Data so mai vissar na jayee.”

In this Shabad, Bhagat Namdev Ji tells God. These temple priests are in delusion (alawanti eh bhram jo hai), and are angry with me (mujh upar sabh kopila).

They have beaten me, said I was an untouchable shudra, Lord, Father, what should I do?
“Sudh sudh kar maar uthayo kaha karo Baap Bithula”

He further pleads. It is no use if You give me mukti after I die. None will know. I need mukti now (liberation from the bondages and hurt caused to me by these Pandits).
“Muve huve jio mukat dehoge Teri mukat na jaane koela”

(I am Your sewak) By treating me badly, Lord, these Pandits are actually tarnishing Your Honor.
“Eh pandiya mo ke tedh kahat Teri paij pichaundi hoyla.”

It was an impassioned plea. In His Glory, He turned the mandir to face His Bhagat, and the pandits were left hovering at the back.
“Ferh diya dehora Name ko pandiyan ko pichvarla.”

Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji

Shabad Kirtan available on YouTube