Sahej Katha: Stories of Serenity and Spirituality

The Divine Refuge: A Plea for Mercy and Compassion

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"ਦਇਆ ਮਇਆ ਕਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਪਤਿ ਮੋਰੇ ਮੋਹਿ ਅਨਾਥ ਸਰਣਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੋਰੀ ॥"

"Ḏa-i-ā ma-i-ā kar praanpat mo-re, mohi anaath saran prabh to-ri."


This is from Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang: 208.

This verse is a heartfelt plea from a devotee to the Divine, expressing humility, dependence, and faith in God’s grace. Let’s analyze its deeper meaning:

  1. ਦਇਆ ਮਇਆ ਕਰਿ (Da-i-ā Ma-i-ā Kar):

    • ਦਇਆ (Daya): Mercy or kindness.
    • ਮਇਆ (Ma▫i▫ā): Compassion.
    • ਕਰਿ (Kar): To show or grant.
      This reflects the devotee’s request for God’s boundless mercy and compassion. It acknowledges that the Divine’s grace is the only remedy for the soul’s struggles.

    • ਪ੍ਰਾਨਪਤਿ ਮੋਰੇ (Prānpati More):

      • ਪ੍ਰਾਨਪਤਿ (Prānpati): The Lord of life or the sustainer of breath.
      • ਮੋਰੇ (More): Refers to "my," indicating a personal relationship with the Divine.
        This phrase signifies complete dependence on God as the giver and protector of life.

      • ਮੋਹਿ ਅਨਾਥ ਸਰਣਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੋਰੀ (Mohi Anāth Saraṇ Prabẖ Ṭorī):

        • ਮੋਹਿ ਅਨਾਥ (Mohi Anāth): "I am helpless" or "I am without support."
        • ਸਰਣਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੋਰੀ (Saraṇ Prabẖ Ṭorī): "I seek refuge in Your sanctuary."
          This highlights the devotee’s realization of their inability to navigate life’s challenges without divine support, symbolizing complete surrender to God’s will.
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          Sahej Katha: Stories of Serenity and SpiritualityBy Santren Daya Singh Ji