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'''[[Dakhni Oankar]]''' is a composition of 54 stanzas by the founder of [[Sikhism]], [[Guru Nanak]]'s in the measure [[Raag Ramkali]] in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The full title of the [[bani]] is '''[[Dakhni Oankar|Ramkali Mahala 1 Dakhani Oankaru]]'''. | '''[[Dakhni Oankar]]''' or simply '''[[Oankar]]''' is a composition of 54 stanzas by the founder of [[Sikhism]], [[Guru Nanak]]'s in the measure [[Raag Ramkali]] in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The full title of the [[bani]] is '''[[Dakhni Oankar|Ramkali Mahala 1 Dakhani Oankaru]]'''. | ||
The composition appears in the holy Granth at pages {{SGGSFT|929|938}}. The title is explained differently by different scholars. The word "Dakhan" means "south" and "[[Oankar]]" is a reference to "The Creator". | The composition appears in the holy Granth at pages {{SGGSFT|929|938}}. The title is explained differently by different scholars. The word "Dakhan" means "south" and "[[Oankar]]" is a reference to "The Creator". | ||
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This [[Bani]] (composition) is composed in the form of an [[acrostic]], each stanza beginning with one of the letters of the [[Sanskrit]] alphabet. However, some of the sounds of the [[Sanskrit]] alphabet do not exist in the [[Gurmukhi]] language used by [[Guru Nanak]]. In such cases, prevalent equivalent sounds are used to represent the letters of the old script. | This [[Bani]] (composition) is composed in the form of an [[acrostic]], each stanza beginning with one of the letters of the [[Sanskrit]] alphabet. However, some of the sounds of the [[Sanskrit]] alphabet do not exist in the [[Gurmukhi]] language used by [[Guru Nanak]]. In such cases, prevalent equivalent sounds are used to represent the letters of the old script. | ||
For example, 'j' is used for 'y' and 'b' for 'v'. | For example, 'j' is used for 'y' and 'b' for 'v'. "Oankar" opens with verses in praise of [[God]] who is remembered as the creator of all that exists; of time with all its different cycles; and of the entire universe. Then follows the verse of [[rahau]] (pause) indicating the central theme of the bani: ''"0 [[Pandit]], why are you involved in the writing of such idle hieroglyphics - write the name of [[God]] alone."'' | ||
After this begins the acrostic form. The emphasis is on ethical and spiritual teaching.<!----- Men whose deeds fall short of their professions have been called moving corpses, i.e. corpses which only breathe. They are dead, spiritually. But even those so degraded have a chance of saving themselves if only they would make a total surrender to the "will of God" - [[Hukam]]. ----> {{aowf|Dakhni Oankar}} | After this begins the acrostic form. The emphasis is on ethical and spiritual teaching.<!----- Men whose deeds fall short of their professions have been called moving corpses, i.e. corpses which only breathe. They are dead, spiritually. But even those so degraded have a chance of saving themselves if only they would make a total surrender to the "will of God" - [[Hukam]]. ----> {{aowf|Dakhni Oankar}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:22, 20 September 2011
Dakhni Oankar or simply Oankar is a composition of 54 stanzas by the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak's in the measure Raag Ramkali in the Guru Granth Sahib. The full title of the bani is Ramkali Mahala 1 Dakhani Oankaru.
The composition appears in the holy Granth at pages 929 to 938. The title is explained differently by different scholars. The word "Dakhan" means "south" and "Oankar" is a reference to "The Creator".
This Bani (composition) is composed in the form of an acrostic, each stanza beginning with one of the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet. However, some of the sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet do not exist in the Gurmukhi language used by Guru Nanak. In such cases, prevalent equivalent sounds are used to represent the letters of the old script.
For example, 'j' is used for 'y' and 'b' for 'v'. "Oankar" opens with verses in praise of God who is remembered as the creator of all that exists; of time with all its different cycles; and of the entire universe. Then follows the verse of rahau (pause) indicating the central theme of the bani: "0 Pandit, why are you involved in the writing of such idle hieroglyphics - write the name of God alone."
After this begins the acrostic form. The emphasis is on ethical and spiritual teaching. .....More
