Meaning:�noun:�Son.
Quote:
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ja?miaa poot bhagat govi?d kaa. pragtiaa sabh mahi likhiaa dhur kaa.
A son devoted to the Divine is born. As ordained from the Beginning, it has been revealed to everyone. – Guru Arjan Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 396
Message:�According to most of the Sikh scholars, Guru Arjan Sahib composed a hymn on the occasion of the birth of his son Hargobind at Vadali (now known as Guru Ki Vadali), a village 7 km west of Amritsar. The quote above is taken from this hymn.
As a true devotee, Guru Arjan believed that the birth of his son was ordained and a child devoted to the Divine was born. Guru Arjan did not become a father until many years into his marriage. His older brother hoped that he would not have any offspring as he wanted his son to take over the guru-ship from the Guru. The Guru had hoped for a child but his strong spiritual belief left the decision in the hands of the Divine.
From the hymn, one sees that his utter gratefulness to both Guru Nanak and the Divine for the gift of a son, cannot be contained, and he expresses his happiness openly. His wishes were granted and his lineage could now continue. This would not have been possible without divine consent. He writes about divine will, manifested in this birth. There were both bliss and anxiety from the time of conception, and more before the birth, as the son was born in the tenth month.
From the Guru�s example, we understand the need to be steadfast in our faith first, believing the Almighty, will do what is best for us. We can seek what we wish for. While our faith may be tested, always be mindful of the presence of the divine beneficence and grace. Be grateful when blessed with what we desire.
Etymology:�From Sanskrit�putr�(son) ? Pali/Prakrit�putt�(son) ? Gurbani�put/poot.
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