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Alternative name in Hinduism given to Lord [[Krishna]] |
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This term is commonly used in [[Sikhism]] to refer to God. The Word is derived from "Gobinda" which means '''Preserver of the World''' in [[Gurmukhi]]. In the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[Sikh Scripture]] there are many reference of this word. One example is: ''"Every day, hour and moment, I continually sing and speak of Govind, Govind, the Lord of the Universe. ||1||"'' ([http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=404&english=t&id=18587#l18587| SGGS Page 404]) |
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'''Govind''' is sometime the name used to refer to the Tenth [[Sikh]] Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. Although, this is more commonly written with a 'b' instead of 'v' as 'Gobind'. |
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The [[Dasam Granth]], which is the second [[Sikh Scripture]] written by the Tenth Guru has two references to 'Govind': |
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''"O Lord ! I have forsaken all other doors and have caught hold of only Thy door. O Lord ! Thou has caught hold of my arm; I, Govind, am Thy serf, kindly take (care of me and) protect my honour.864."'' |
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''"All the gods, taking permission of Krishna, bowed their heads and went back to their abodes; in their delight, they have named Krishna as `Govind`;"'' |
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See also [[Gobind]] |
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== References == |
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*1. [[SGGS]] |
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*2. [[Dasam Granth]] |
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*3. Dictionaryof Guru Granth Sahib by S S Kohli |
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[[Category:Sikhism]] |
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[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]] |
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Revision as of 16:06, 24 June 2006
Alternative name in Hinduism given to Lord Krishna
This term is commonly used in Sikhism to refer to God. The Word is derived from "Gobinda" which means Preserver of the World in Gurmukhi. In the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Scripture there are many reference of this word. One example is: "Every day, hour and moment, I continually sing and speak of Govind, Govind, the Lord of the Universe. ||1||" (SGGS Page 404)
Govind is sometime the name used to refer to the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Although, this is more commonly written with a 'b' instead of 'v' as 'Gobind'.
The Dasam Granth, which is the second Sikh Scripture written by the Tenth Guru has two references to 'Govind':
On Page 643, Line 3: "O Lord ! I have forsaken all other doors and have caught hold of only Thy door. O Lord ! Thou has caught hold of my arm; I, Govind, am Thy serf, kindly take (care of me and) protect my honour.864."
and on Page 728, Line 4:
"All the gods, taking permission of Krishna, bowed their heads and went back to their abodes; in their delight, they have named Krishna as `Govind`;"
See also Gobind
References
- 1. SGGS
- 2. Dasam Granth
- 3. Dictionaryof Guru Granth Sahib by S S Kohli