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Chandi di Var also known as Var Sri Bhagauti Ji is a composition included in the 5th chapter of Dasam Granth. It is based on an episode from the Sanskrit work Mark andeya Purana,[1] and describes the conflict between the Gods and the Demons. In the ballad, the supreme goddess (see Chandi) is transformed into a liberating divine power in the form of sword, that crushes perpetuators of falsehood.[2]
Contents [hide] 1 Meaning of Bhagauti 2 Authorship 3 Overview 4 See also 5 References 6 External links

Meaning of Bhagauti

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Bhagauti stands for God and sometimes for sword which is identified with God. Bhagavathiis used as a synonym of the word Bhagauti in other parts of India.[3]

Authorship

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It is traditionally believed that Chandi di Var was written by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib, However, few modern scholars, including W.H. Mcleod, a Christian, dispute this claim the basis that the poem's contents are not written in Guru Gobind Singh's writing style, concluding it was composed by an unknown poet in his entourage.[4][5] According to early Sikh Historian, Bhai Koer Singh Kalal as mentioned in Gurbilas Patshahi 10 (1751), Chandi di Vaar was written by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib.[6] Various other Sikh historians and scholars like Giani Ditt Singh, Professor Sahib Singh, Giani Gian Singh, Ratan Singh Bhangu, Kavi Santokh Singh also supported this fact.

Overview

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The first part of the Var is known as the "Ardas", the opening Section of Sikh prayer which invokes the names of the Gurus: Translation: One Supreme reality Victory to the Lord, the Eternal One. May Almighty God assist us, I write the ode of Almighty God.
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Having first remembered God and then I reflect on Guru Nanak. Then Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das, may they help us. I reflect on Guru Arjan, Guru Hargobind and Guru Har Rai. I remember Guru Har Kishan, by whose sight all the sufferings vanish. Then I do remember Guru Tegh Bahadur, through whose grace the nine treasures come my house. May they be helpful to us everywhere. The author describes the emergence Goddess Chandi as a force that destroys the demons. Translation: Lord! By creating Durga, you have caused destruction of demons. Rama received power from you to kill Ravana with arrows. Krishna received power from you to threw down Kansa by catching his hair. The great sages and gods, even practising great austerities for several ages; do not know your limits.

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