Rudra Avtar
Rudra Avtar is a composition under title Ath Rudra Avtar Kathan(n), written by Guru Gobind Singh, probably in Samvat 1755/ 1698 at Anandpur Sahib. This chastened form o description of Rudra contains 498 verses describing two Rudra Forms i.e Dattatreyaa and Parsnaath.
Rudra is thought to be an early form of Shiva. Rudra is a Rigvedic god of the storm, the wind, and the hunt. The name has been translated as "Roarer", "Howler", "Wild One", and "Terrible". Shiva as we know him today shares many features with the Vedic god Rudra, and both Shiva and Rudra are viewed as the same personality in a number of Hindu traditions. By the time that the Ramayana was written, the name Rudra is taken as a synonym for Shiva and the two names are used interchangeably.
In the second section, the lives of 2 incarnations of Rudra (also known as Shiva) are described namely, . Rudra, as his counterpart Brahma also was the victim of excessive uncontrolled ego and was banished to Earth (by taking the form of the 2 incarnations).
Concept of God in Rudra Avtar
- He is Creator, Birthless, Fearless. His Power of wisdom is above all.
ਜਿਹ ਝਕ ਰੂਪ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਅਨੇਕ ॥ ਪਹਮੀ ਅਕਾਸ਼ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਬਿਬੇਕ ॥
He who created many beings from one and with His Power of wisdom,
ਜਲਬਾ ਥਲੇਸ ਸਭ ਠੌਰ ਜਾਨ ॥ ਅਨਭਯ ਅਜੋਨ ਅਨ ਆਸਮਾਨ ॥੬੭॥
created the earth and the sky; that fearless, birthless and beyond desires is there at all the places in water and on plain.67.
- He is indestructible. Created All Beings.
ਅਨਭੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਅਨਭਵ ਪਰਕਾਸ ॥ ਪਸਰੀ ਜਗੱਤ ਜਿਹ ਜੀਵ ਰਾਸ ॥
His limbs are indestructible; that Lord is the manifestation of cognition; because of His Grave, the beings are scattered over the whole world;
ਕਿੱਨੇ ਸ ਜੀਵ ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਅਨੇਕ ॥ ਅੰਤਹਿ ਸਮੇਯ ਫਨ ਰੂਪ ਝਕ ॥੭੬॥
He had created many beings in water and on plain and He ultimately merges everyone in His Form.76.
- He is Blemishless(Nihkalanki = Kalki), Stable, Glorious, and of infinite qualities
ਅਕਲੰਕ ਰੂਪ ਅਨਛਿੱਜ ਤੇਜ ॥ ਆਸਨ ਅਡੋਲ ਸਭ ਸਭਰ ਸੇਜ ॥
Who is blemish less, Who is eternally glorious, Who is seated on a stable seat
ਅਨਗਨਤ ਜਾਸ ਗਨ ਮੱਧਿ ਸੋਭ ॥ ਲਖਿ ਸ਼ੱਤਰ ਮਿਤਰ ਜਿਹ ਰਹਤ ਲੋਭ ॥੭੨॥
and Who has infinite qualities. The enemies and friends all are allured to see Him||72||
Condemnation of Deities in Rudra Avtar
- Shiva was not able to know his end as he practiced yoga for many Years.
ਸ਼ਿਵ ਸਹੰਸ ਬਰਖ ਲੌ ਜੋਗ ਕੀਨ ॥ ਤਜਿ ਨੇਹ ਗੇਹ ਬਨਬਾਸ ਲੀਨ ॥
Shiva practiced Yoga for thousands of years; he left his home and all attachment and resided in the forest;
ਬਹ ਕੀਨ ਜੋਗਿ ਤਹ ਬਹ ਪਰਕਾਰ ॥ ਨਹੀ ਤਦਿਪ ਤਾਸ ਲਹਿ ਸਕਾ ਪਾਰ ॥੮੨॥
He also practiced Yoga in various ways, but still he could not know His end.82.
- Here Guru Gobind Singh give a strong condemnation to following characters of history:
ਕਈ ਕੋਟ ਇੰਦਰ ਜਿਹ ਪਾਨਹਾਰ ॥ ਕਈ ਚੰਦ ਸੂਰ ਕਰਿਸ਼ਨਾਵਤਾਰ ॥
Millions of Indras, Chandras, Suryas and Krishans serve Him;
ਕਈ ਬਿਸ਼ਨ ਰਦਰ ਰਾਮਾ ਰਸੂਲ ॥ ਬਿਨ ਭਗਤਿ ਯੌ ਨ ਕੋਈ ਕਬੂਲ ॥੯੫॥
Many Vishnus, Rudras, Rams, Muhammadas etc. mediate on Him, but He accepts none without true devotion.95.
ਕਈ ਦੱਤ ਸੱਤ ਗੋਰਖ ਦੇਵ ॥ ਮਨ ਮਨ ਮਛਿੰਦਰ ਨਹੀ ਲਖਤ ਭੇਵ ॥
There are many truthful persons like Dutt, many Yogis like Gorakh, Machhindar and other sages,
ਬਹ ਭਾਂਤ ਮੰਤਰ ਮਤ ਕੈ ਪਰਕਾਸ਼ ॥ ਬਿਨ ਝਕ ਆਸ ਸਭ ਹੀ ਨਿਰਾਸ ॥੯੬॥
but none has been able to comprehend His mystery; various types of Mantras in various religions the faith of One Lord.96.
Rudra Avtars
- Dattatreya Avtar
- Parasnath Avtar: Ath Parasnath Rudra Avtar Kathan Read Online
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