ਹਰਿ ਗੋਵਿਦੁ (har govid)
Meaning: noun: Hargovind, name of the son of the fifth Guru.
Quote:
ਮੇਰਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਰਖਵਾਲਾ ਹੋਆ॥ ਧਾਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਹਾਥ ਦੇ ਰਾਖਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਗੋਵਿਦੁ ਨਵਾ ਨਿਰੋਆ॥
meraa satgur rakhvaalaa hoaa.
dhaar kripaa prabh haath de raakhiaa har govid navaa niroaa.
The true Guru has been my saviour and protector. Showering His mercy, the Divine has extended His hand and saved Hargobind, who is now safe and secure. – Guru Arjan Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 620
Message: The quote above is taken from a hymn written to express the fifth Guru’s happiness and gratitude on the recovery of his son, Hargobind, from the life-threatening ailment of smallpox.
Hargobind was a gift from the Divine. He could easily have been taken away. Guru Arjan is fully aware of this and gives thanks to both the Guru and the Divine in this verse for showing mercy on him and helping to save his son who is now well. He does so in humility and with gratitude. In the company of the wise and devout (sadh sangat), he is further blessed with peace of mind. The Guru’s true wisdom has been his saviour and protector.
The Guru’s word never fails. When we have complete faith in the Guru’s teachings, the Divine helps us by extending His protection over us and also our loved ones. Hargobind faced many threats but was saved. The Divine not only protects but gives us strength to face our troubles and puts us on the right path to find solutions.
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Etymology: Combination of hari and govind, both mean God, Godly.
