Tera kita jato nahi mainu jog kitoyee – Ang 1429

SGGS Angg 1429

Slok M.5.

After Mundhavni Guru Arjun Dev Ji writes a short Slok in gratitude to Vaheguru Ji for His grace in getting Pothi Sahib completed and His grace in all matters. It is expressed in utter humility and some Sikh records say Bhai Gurdas Ji, who was the scribe, burst into sobs upon hearing the Guru express this Slok. Bhai Gurdas was overawed by the fact that the Satguru being all powerful (sarab kalaa samrath), maintained such humility. Humility is one of the corner stones of Sikhi. It is the opposite of ego and the antidote to ego too.

Guru Ji starts by saying I have not fully appreciated Your Grace upon me; only You have made me worthy (equal to the task of preparing Pothi Sahib).

“Tera kita jato nahi mainu jog kitoyee”

I am unworthy; I have no virtues; You have taken pity upon me.

“Mai nirguniarey ko gunn nahi aape taras piyoyee”

It was Your pity upon me and Your Blessings of Mercy upon me that led me to meet the Satguru, my True Friend.

“Taras bheya mirahmat hoyee Satgur Sajjan miliya”

Nanak says as I receive Naam I become truly alive and my body and mind blossom forth.

“Nanak Naam may ta jeevan tan man thivay hareyaa”

Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji

Shahad Kirtan available on YouTube