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ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹਾ ਸਵੈਯਾ

baareh maahaa savaiyaaबारह माहा सवैया

ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹ ॥

ਸਵੈਯਾ ॥

SWAYYA

ਫਾਗੁਨ ਮੈ ਸਖੀ ਡਾਰਿ ਗੁਲਾਲ ਸਭੈ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਉ ਬਨ ਬੀਚ ਰਮੈ ॥

In the moth of Phalgun, the young damsels are roaming with Krishna in the forest, throwing dry colours on each other

ਪਿਚਕਾਰਨ ਲੈ ਕਰਿ ਗਾਵਤਿ ਗੀਤ ਸਭੈ ਮਿਲਿ ਗ੍ਵਾਰਨਿ ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ॥

Taking the pumps in their hands, they are singing charming songs:

ਅਤਿ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਕੁੰਜ ਗਲੀਨ ਕੇ ਬੀਚ ਕਿਧੌ ਮਨ ਕੇ ਕਰਿ ਦੂਰ ਗਮੈ ॥

ਅਰੁ ਤ੍ਯਾਗਿ ਤਮੈ ਸਭ ਧਾਮਨ ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੁੰਦਰਿ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕੀ ਮਾਨਿ ਤਮੈ ॥੮੬੭॥

Removing the sorrows from their mind they are running in the alcoves and in the love of the beautiful Krishna, they have forgotten the decorum of their house.867.

ਫੂਲਿ ਸੀ ਗ੍ਵਾਰਨਿ ਫੂਲਿ ਰਹੀ ਪਟ ਰੰਗਨ ਕੇ ਫੁਨਿ ਫੂਲ ਲੀਏ ॥

The gopis are blooming like flowers with the flowers attached to their garments

ਇਕ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਸੀਗਾਰ ਸੁ ਗਾਵਤ ਹੈ ਪੁਨਿ ਕੋਕਿਲਕਾ ਸਮ ਹੋਤ ਜੀਏ ॥

After bedecking themselves they are singing for Krishna like nightingale

ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮਹਿ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਭਯੋ ਸਜਨੀ ਤਿਹ ਤੇ ਸਭ ਛਾਜ ਸੁ ਸਾਜ ਦੀਏ ॥

Now it is the spring season, therefore they have forsaken all the embellishment

ਪਿਖਿ ਜਾ ਚਤੁਰਾਨਨ ਚਉਕਿ ਰਹੈ ਜਿਹ ਦੇਖਤ ਹੋਤ ਹੁਲਾਸ ਹੀਏ ॥੮੬੮॥

Seeing their glory even Brahma is wonder-struck.868.

ਏਕ ਸਮੈ ਰਹੈ ਕਿੰਸੁਕ ਫੂਲਿ ਸਖੀ ਤਹ ਪਉਨ ਬਹੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ॥

Once the flowers of palas were blooming and the comfort-giving wind was blowing

ਭਉਰ ਗੁੰਜਾਰਤ ਹੈ ਇਤ ਤੇ ਉਤ ਤੇ ਮੁਰਲੀ ਨੰਦ ਲਾਲ ਬਜਾਈ ॥

The black bees were humming here and there, Krishna had played on his flute

ਰੀਝਿ ਰਹਿਯੋ ਸੁਨਿ ਕੈ ਸੁਰ ਮੰਡਲ ਤਾ ਛਬਿ ਕੋ ਬਰਨਿਯੋ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਈ ॥

Hearing this flute the gods were getting pleased and the beauty of that spectacle is indescribable

ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਅਉਸਰ ਯਾਹਿ ਭਈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੬੯॥

At that time, that season was joy-giving, but now the same has become distressing.869.

ਜੇਠ ਸਮੈ ਸਖੀ ਤੀਰ ਨਦੀ ਹਮ ਖੇਲਤ ਚਿਤਿ ਹੁਲਾਸ ਬਢਾਈ ॥

In the month of Jeth, O friend! we used to be absorbed in amorous play on the bank of the river, being pleased in our mind

ਚੰਦਨ ਸੋ ਤਨ ਲੀਪ ਸਭੈ ਸੁ ਗੁਲਾਬਹਿ ਸੋ ਧਰਨੀ ਛਿਰਕਾਈ ॥

We plastered our bodies with sandal and sprinkled rose-water on the earth

ਲਾਇ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਭਲੀ ਕਪਰਿਯੋ ਪਰ ਤਾ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰਭਾ ਬਰਨੀ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਈ ॥

We applied fragrance to our clothes and that glory is indescribable

ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਇਹ ਅਉਸਰ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੦॥

That occasion was highly pleasing, but now the same occasion has become troublesome without Krishna.870.

ਪਉਨ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡ ਚਲੈ ਜਿਹ ਅਉਸਰ ਅਉਰ ਬਘੂਲਨ ਧੂਰਿ ਉਡਾਈ ॥

ਧੂਪ ਲਗੈ ਜਿਹ ਮਾਸ ਬੁਰੀ ਸੁ ਲਗੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਸੀਤਲ ਜਾਈ ॥

The time, when the wind blew ferociously, the cranes arose and the sunshine was agonizing, even that time appeared to us as joy-giving

ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕੇ ਸੰਗ ਸਭੈ ਹਮ ਖੇਲਤ ਸੀਤਲ ਪਾਟਕ ਕਾਬਿ ਛਟਾਈ ॥

All of us played with Krishna splashing water on one another

ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਅਉਸਰ ਯਾਹਿ ਭਈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੧॥

That time was extremely comfort-giving, but now the same time has become agonising.871.

ਜੋਰਿ ਘਟਾ ਘਟ ਆਏ ਜਹਾ ਸਖੀ ਬੂੰਦਨ ਮੇਘ ਭਲੀ ਛਬਿ ਪਾਈ ॥

Look, O friend! the clouds have surrounded us and it is a beautiful spectacle created by raindrops

ਬੋਲਤ ਚਾਤ੍ਰਿਕ ਦਾਦਰ ਅਉ ਘਨ ਮੋਰਨ ਪੈ ਘਨਘੋਰ ਲਗਾਈ ॥

The sound of cuckoo, peacock and frog is resounding

ਤਾਹਿ ਸਮੈ ਹਮ ਕਾਨਰ ਕੇ ਸੰਗਿ ਖੇਲਤ ਥੀ ਅਤਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਬਢਾਈ ॥

In such a time we were absorbed with Krishna in amorous play

ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਅਉਸਰ ਯਾਹਿ ਭਈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੨॥

How much comfortable was that time and now this time is greatly distressing.872.

ਮੇਘ ਪਰੈ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਉਘਰੈ ਸਖੀ ਛਾਇ ਲਗੈ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਕੀ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ॥

Sometimes the clouds burst into rain and the shade of the tree appeared comfort-giving

ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕੇ ਸੰਗਿ ਫਿਰੈ ਸਜਨੀ ਰੰਗ ਫੂਲਨ ਕੇ ਹਮ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਬਨਾਈ ॥

We used to wander with Krishna, wearing the garments of flowers

ਖੇਲਤ ਕ੍ਰੀੜ ਕਰੈ ਰਸ ਕੀ ਇਹ ਅਉਸਰ ਕਉ ਬਰਨਿਯੋ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਈ ॥

While roaming, we were absorbed in amorous play

ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਸਨੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਅਤਿ ਭੀ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੩॥

It is impossible to describe that occasion, remaining with Krishna, that season has become distressing.873.

ਮਾਸ ਅਸੂ ਹਮ ਕਾਨਰ ਕੇ ਸੰਗਿ ਖੇਲਤ ਚਿਤਿ ਹੁਲਾਸ ਬਢਾਈ ॥

In the month of Ashvin, with great joy, we played with Krishna

ਕਾਨ੍ਰਹ ਤਹਾ ਪੁਨਿ ਗਾਵਤ ਥੋ ਅਤਿ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਰਾਗਨ ਤਾਨ ਬਸਾਈ ॥

Being intoxicated Krishna used to play on (his flute) and produce tunes of charming musical modes,

ਗਾਵਤ ਥੀ ਹਮ ਹੂੰ ਸੰਗ ਤਾਹੀ ਕੇ ਤਾ ਛਬਿ ਕੋ ਬਰਨਿਯੋ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਈ ॥

We sang with him and that spectacle is indescribable

ਤਾ ਸੰਗ ਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਅਬ ਭੀ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੪॥

We remained in his company, that season was pleasure-giving and now the same season has become distressing.874.

ਕਾਤਿਕ ਕੀ ਸਖੀ ਰਾਸਿ ਬਿਖੈ ਰਤਿ ਖੇਲਤ ਥੀ ਹਰਿ ਸੋ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਈ ॥

In the month of Kartik, we, in delight, were absorbed in amorous play with Krishna

ਸੇਤਹਿ ਗ੍ਵਾਰਨਿ ਕੇ ਪਟ ਛਾਜਤ ਸੇਤ ਨਦੀ ਤਹ ਧਾਰ ਬਹਾਈ ॥

In the current of the white river, the gopis also wore white clothes

ਭੂਖਨ ਸੇਤਹਿ ਗੋਪਨਿ ਕੇ ਅਰੁ ਮੋਤਿਨ ਹਾਰ ਭਲੀ ਛਬਿ ਪਾਈ ॥

The gopas also wore white ornaments and necklaces of pearls

ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਅਉਸਰ ਯਾਹਿ ਭਈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੫॥

They all looked fine, that time was very comfortable and now this time has become extremely agonising.875.

ਮਘ੍ਰ ਸਮੈ ਸਬ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕੇ ਸੰਗਿ ਹੁਇ ਖੇਲਤ ਥੀ ਮਨਿ ਆਨੰਦ ਪਾਈ ॥

In the month of Maghar, in great pleasure, we used to play with Krishna

ਸੀਤ ਲਗੈ ਤਬ ਦੂਰ ਕਰੈ ਹਮ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕੇ ਅੰਗ ਸੋ ਅੰਗ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥

When we felt cold, we removed the coolness by blending our limbs with the limbs of Krishna

ਫੂਲ ਚੰਬੇਲੀ ਕੇ ਫੂਲਿ ਰਹੇ ਜਹਿ ਨੀਰ ਘਟਿਯੋ ਜਮਨਾ ਜੀਅ ਆਈ ॥

ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਅਉਸਰ ਯਾਹਿ ਭਈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੬॥

The flowers of jasmine are not blooming and in sorrow, the water of Yamuna has also decreased, O friend! the season alongwith Krishna was very joy-giving and this season is very troublesome.876.

ਬੀਚ ਸਰਦ ਰਿਤੁ ਕੇ ਸਜਨੀ ਹਮ ਖੇਲਤ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਲਗਾਈ ॥

ਆਨੰਦ ਕੈ ਅਤਿ ਹੀ ਮਨ ਮੈ ਤਜ ਕੈ ਸਭ ਹੀ ਜੀਯ ਕੀ ਦੁਚਿਤਾਈ ॥

In winter season, we all had been happy in the company of Krishna and removing all our doubts we were absorbed in the amorous play

ਨਾਰਿ ਸਭੈ ਬ੍ਰਿਜ ਕੀਨ ਬਿਖੈ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਤਜਿ ਕੈ ਸਭ ਸੰਕ ਕਨ੍ਰਹਾਈ ॥

Krishna also unhesitatingly considered all the gopis of Braja as his wives

ਤਾ ਸੰਗ ਸੋ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਅਬ ਭੀ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੭॥

In his company that season was pleasure-giving and now the same season has become troublesome.877.

ਮਾਘ ਬਿਖੈ ਮਿਲ ਕੈ ਹਰਿ ਸੋ ਹਮ ਸੋ ਰਸ ਰਾਸ ਕੀ ਖੇਲ ਮਚਾਈ ॥

In the month of Magh, we had made the amorous play very famous in the company of Krishna

ਕਾਨ੍ਰਹ ਬਜਾਵਤ ਥੋ ਮੁਰਲੀ ਤਿਹ ਅਉਸਰ ਕੋ ਬਰਨਿਯੋ ਨਹਿ ਜਾਈ ॥

At that time, Krishna played on his flute, that occasion cannot be described

ਫੂਲਿ ਰਹੇ ਤਹਿ ਫੂਲ ਭਲੇ ਪਿਖਿਯੋ ਜਿਹ ਰੀਝਿ ਰਹੈ ਸੁਰਰਾਈ ॥

The flowers were blossoming and Indra, the king of gods, was getting pleased on seeing that spectacle

ਤਉਨ ਸਮੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਥੀ ਰਿਤੁ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਅਬ ਭੀ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ॥੮੭੮॥

O friend! that season was comfort-giving and now the same season has become distressing.878.

ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਚਿਤਾਰਿ ਸਭੈ ਤਹ ਗ੍ਵਾਰਨਿ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕਹੈ ਜੁ ਹੁਤੀ ਬਡਭਾਗੀ ॥

The poet Shyam says, “Those very fortunate gopis are remembering Krishna

ਤ੍ਯਾਗ ਦਈ ਸੁਧਿ ਅਉਰ ਸਭੈ ਹਰਿ ਬਾਤਨ ਕੇ ਰਸ ਭੀਤਰ ਪਾਗੀ ॥

Losing their consciousness, they are absorbed in the passionate love of Krihsna

ਏਕ ਗਿਰੀ ਧਰਿ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਬਿਸੁਧੀ ਇਕ ਪੈ ਕਰੁਨਾ ਹੀ ਬਿਖੈ ਅਨੁਰਾਗੀ ॥

Someone has fallen down, someone has become unconscious and someone has been fully engrossed in his love

ਕੈ ਸੁਧਿ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਕੇ ਖੇਲਨ ਕੀ ਮਿਲ ਕੈ ਸਭ ਗ੍ਵਾਰਨਿ ਰੋਵਨ ਲਾਗੀ ॥੮੭੯॥

All the gopis have begun weeping after remembering their amorous play with Krishna.879.

ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਪਾਠ ਦਾ ਮਹੱਤਵ ਅਤੇ ਰੂਹਾਨੀ ਲਾਭ

Reading and reciting Gurbani Paath is a foundational pillar of Sikh spiritual life. Gurbani, literally meaning "the Guru's word," is the divine wisdom revealed to the Sikh Gurus and other enlightened saints. By studying and contemplating the sacred scripture on a daily basis, a devotee can cultivate inner peace, mental clarity, and a deep sense of connection to the Creator. The specific Bani, ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹਾ ਸਵੈਯਾ, holds a unique place in the daily routine of devotees, carrying spiritual vibrations that help transform the mind and soothe the soul.

Why Do We Read Nitnem and Daily Banis?

In the Sikh code of conduct (Rehat Maryada), every Sikh is prescribed a set of daily prayers to be recited at specific times—in the morning, evening, and night. Collectively known as Nitnem (meaning daily routine), these prayers serve as a shield against the five negative impulses (lust, anger, greed, attachment, and pride) and keep the practitioner centered in remembrance of the Divine. Performing ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹਾ ਸਵੈਯਾ regularly establishes a rhythmic discipline in life. Whether you are reading in Gurmukhi, English translations, or studying phonetic transliterations on NaamSimran, the focus remains on understanding the message and embedding it in one's daily conduct.

The Protocol of Reading Gurbani: Respect and Reverence

Gurbani is considered the living voice of the Guru, and thus, utmost respect is maintained while reading or listening to it. Before commencing the recitation of ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹਾ ਸਵੈਯਾ, one should cover their head, wash their hands and feet, and sit in a comfortable, respectful posture. Maintaining a clean and quiet environment helps direct all attention to the divine message. In our digital reader, we have provided customizable options for text sizes, translations (English, Punjabi, Spanish), and transliteration layouts so that you can create an optimal, distraction-free environment for your daily recitation. If you prefer to track your complete reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, you can configure your own Sehaj Path tracker to read the scripture page-by-page.

Spiritual Rest and Scroll Restoration

Longer compositions like Sukhmani Sahib or Asa di Var can take significant time to read in full. To support the global Sangat in maintaining their daily routine, this digital reader automatically saves your progress. As you read and scroll through the verses of ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹਾ ਸਵੈਯਾ, the application tracks your visible position and stores it locally. When you return to the page later, you will be automatically scrolled back to the exact verse where you left off, allowing you to complete your path easily without losing your place. At any time, you can reset your progress via the Settings drawer or click the floating "Back to Top" button to return to the beginning.

Integrating Simran and Daily Contemplation

Reciting Gurbani is most effective when paired with active contemplation and the practice of Naam Simran. While Gurbani instructs us on the attributes of the Divine and how to live ethically, Naam Simran is the practical application of meditating on the Gurmantar "Waheguru" to quiet the mind. Together, these practices form the core of a Sikh's spiritual development, leading to a state of Sehaj (spiritual poise and balance). Devotees are encouraged to read the daily Hukamnama Sahib from Sri Harmandir Sahib to receive the day's guidance and align their thoughts with the divine order.

Spiritual Upliftment Through Gurbani Translations

For many youth and seekers around the world, understanding Gurmukhi script can be a barrier. Providing high-quality English, Punjabi, and Hindi translations allows readers to truly comprehend the profound philosophical teachings contained in Gurbani. Each hymn in ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹਾ ਸਵੈਯਾ speaks of universal truths—the unity of creation, the beauty of the cosmos, and the ultimate merging of the individual soul with the eternal Light. We hope that this interactive, modern, and high-performance digital reader inspires you to spend time daily with the Guru's words, bringing peace, joy, and spiritual progress to your life.

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