Kaviyo Bach Benti Chaupai (also referred to as Chaupai Sahib or simply as Benti Chaupai) (Gurmukhi: ਕਬਿਯੋਬਾਚ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਚੌਪਈ or ਚੌਪਈ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is a hymn by Guru Gobind Singh. Chaupai is the 405th ''Charitar'' of the
Charitropakhyan composition contained within the
Dasam Granth. It forms part of a
Sikh
Sikhs (singular Sikh: or ; , ) are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term ''Si ...
's
Nitnem (daily scripture reading) and is read during
Amrit Sanchar ceremonies.
Synopsis
Chaupai Sahib is an extension of the 405th charitar, where two massive battles, including the latter between "Mahakal" and various demons, is narrated, as well as the struggle of the goddess that was born as a result of the first battle, and her quest for the acceptance of the
Supreme Being, by her abandoning all other worldly desires, is illustrated.
Structure
Benti Chaupai consists of three parts: Kabiyo Bach Benti Chaupai, Arril, Chaupai, Savaiye, and Dohra. Kabiyo Bach Benti Chaupai is normally referred to as Chaupai in short. The Savaiya and the Dohra typically recited in Sikh Liturgy during the recitation of the ''Chaupai'' is not found in the
Charitropakhyan, but comes at the end of the Ram Avtar subchapter in the
Chaubis Avtar.
Dating
Chaupai Sahib, as the author suggests, was completed on Sunday, on eighth day (Ashtami) of waxing moon phase (Shukla Paksha) of Lunar month of
Bhadrapada in
Vikram Samvat
Vikram Samvat (ISO: ''Vikrama Saṁvata''; abbreviated VS), also known as the Vikrami calendar is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent and still also used in several Indian states and Nepal. It is a lunisolar calendar ...
year 1753 (1696 A.D.).
The author says:
Method and purpose
This hymn offers one protection and security and many Sikhs recite this Bani to gain spiritual safety and defense from external and internal enemies, worries and afflictions. The
Gurmukhi
Gurmukhī ( , Shahmukhi: ) is an abugida developed from the Laṇḍā scripts, standardized and used by the second Sikh guru, Guru Angad (1504–1552). Commonly regarded as a Sikh script, Gurmukhi is used in Punjab, India as the official scrip ...
gives one self-confidence and an upbeat feeling. This Bani gives one the feeling of reliability and dependability on the Lord.
According to the researchers: Gurinder Singh Mann, Leicester UK and Dr Kamalroop Singh, London, the Chaupai Sahib was completed at Gurdwara Bhabour Sahib, Nangal as the closure of Sri Charitropakhyan written by the Tenth Guru.
[Mann, Gurinder Singh, and Kamalroop Singh. ''Sri Dasam Granth Sahib: Questions & Answers''. Archimedes Press, 2011.]
References
External links
Chaupai SahibRead Beynti Choupai Sahib with Punjabi LyricsRead Beynti Chaupai online Read Beynti Chaupai Bani in Hindi
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