Sikh Prayer of Joyous Celebration of a Child's Conception and Birth
Arjun Dev the fifth guru composed this prayer of joyous celebration, "Jamia Poot Bhagat Govind Ka," announcing the arrival of his son Har Gobind who became guru after him.
This hymn may be sung as a blessing in honor of a child's conception and birth. It may recited at anytime, or be performed as part of a kirtan program:
- When couples are hoping for conception.
- When parents are expecting.
- When celebrating the occasion of a birth.
- When celebrating a child's birthday.
The Gurmukhi words are spelled out phonetically here and may differ somewhat from accepted short form spellings as used in the title.
Assaa Mehlaa 5||
Raag Assa 5th Guru's House
"Satigur saachai deeaa bhaej||
The True Guru has truly given a child.
Chir jeevan oupajiaa sanjog||
The long-lived one has been born to this destiny.
Oudharai maahi aae keeaa nivaas||
He came to acquire an abode in the womb.
Maataa kai man bahuth bigaas||1||
the mother's heart is so very glad. ||1||
Janmiaa poot bhagat govind kaa||
A son is born - a devotee of the Lord of the universe.
Pragattiaa sabh meh likhiaa dhur kaa||rehaao||
This pre-ordained destiny has been revealed to all. ||Pause||
Dasee maasee hukam baalak janam leeaa||
In the tenth month, by the Lord's order, the baby has been born.
Mittiaa sog mehaa anand theeaa||
Sorrow is dispelled, and great joy has ensued.
Gurbaanee sakhee anand gaavai||
The companions blissfully sing the songs of the Guru's word.
Saachae saahib kai man bhaavai||2||
This is pleasing to the Lord Master. ||2||
Vadhhee vael bahu peerree chaalee||
The vine has grown, and shall last for many generations.
Dharam kalaa har bandh behaalee||
The workings have been set in motion, by the Lord, establishing the power of loving devotion.
Man chindiaa satiguroo diva-i-aa||
That which my mind wishes for, the True Guru has granted.
Bhe achint ek liv laa-i-aa||3||
I have become carefree, and I fix my attention on the One Lord. ||3||
Jio baalak pitaa oopar karae bahu maan||
As the child places so much faith in his father,
Bulaa-i-aa bolai gur kai bhaan||
I speak as it pleases the Guru to have me speak.
Gujhee chhanee naahee baat||
The matter is not concealed
Gur naanak tuthaa keenee daat||4||7||101||
Guru Nanak, greatly pleased, has bestowed this gift." ||4||7||101|| SGGS||396
