ik oankaar vaahiguroo jee kee fatah |
The Lord is One and the Victory is of the True Guru.
sree bhgautee jee sahaae |
May SRI BHAGAUTI JI (The Sword) be Helpful.
vaar sree bhgautee jee kee |
The Heroic Poem of Sri Bhagauti Ji
paatisaahee 10 |
(By) TheTenth King (Guru).
pritham bhagauatee simar kai gur naanak leen dhiaae |
In the beginning I remember Bhagauti, the Lord (Whose symbol is the sword and then I remember Guru Nanak.
fir angad gur te amaradaas raamadaasai hoeen sahaae |
Then I remember Guru Arjan, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das, may they be helpful to me.
arajan harigobind no simarau sree hariraae |
Then I remember Guru Arjan, Guru Hargobind and Guru Har Rai.
sree harikrishan dhiaaeeai jis dditthe sabh dukh jaae |
(After them) I remember Guru Har Kishan, by whose sight all the sufferings vanish.
teg bahaadar simariai ghar nau nidh aavai dhaae |
Then I do remember Guru Tegh Bahadur, though whose Grace the nine treasures come running to my house.
sabh thaaeen hoe sahaae |1|
May they be helpful to me everywhere.1.
khanddaa prithamai saaj kai jin sabh saisaar upaaeaa |
At first the Lord created the double-edged sword and then He created the whole world.
brahamaa bisan mahes saaj kudarat daa khel rachaae banaaeaa |
He created Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and then created the play of Nature.
sindh parabat medanee bin thamhaa gagan rahaaeaa |
He created the oceans, mountains and the earth made the sky stable without columns.
siraje daano devate tin andar baad rachaaeaa |
He created the demons and gods and caused strife between them.
tai hee duragaa saaj kai daitaa daa naas karaaeaa |
O Lord! By creating Durga, Thou hast caused the destruction of demons.
taithon hee bal raam lai naal baanaa dahasir ghaaeaa |
Rama received power from Thee and he killed the ten-headed Ravana with arrows.
taithon hee bal krisan lai kans kesee pakarr giraaeaa |
Krishna received power from Thee and he threw down Kansa by catching his hair.
badde badde mun devate kee jug tinee tan taaeaa |
The great sages and gods, even practising great austerities for several ages
kinee teraa ant na paaeaa |2|
None could know Thy end.2.
saadhoo satajug beetiaa adh seelee tretaa aaeaa |
The saintly Satyuga (the age of Truth) passed away and the Treta age of semi-righteousness came.
nachee kal sarosaree kal naarad ddauroo vaaeaa |
The discord danced over all the heads and Kal and Narad sounded their tabor.
abhimaan utaaran devatiaan mahikhaasur sunbh upaaeaa |
Mahishasura and Sumbh were created for removing the pride of the gods.
jeet le tin devate tih lokee raaj kamaaeaa |
They conquered the gods and ruled over the three worlds.
vaddaa beer akhaae kai sir upar chhatru firaaeaa |
He was called a great hero and had a canopy moving over his head.
ditaa indru nikaal kai tin gir kailaas takaaeaa |
Indra was turned out of his kingdom and he looked towards the Kailash mountain.
ddar kai hatho daanavee dil andar traas vadhaaeaa |
Frightened by the demons, the element of fear grew enormously in his heart
paas duragaa de indru aaeaa |3|
He came, therefore to Durga.3.
eik dihaarre naavan aaee duragasaah |
One day Durga came for a bath.
eindr birathaa sunaaee apane haal dee |
Indra related to her the story agony:
chheen lee tthakuraaee saate daanavee |
“The demons have seized from us our kingdom."
lokee tihee firaaee dohee aapanee |
“They have proclaimed their authority over all the three worlds."
baitthe vaae vadhaaee te amaraavatee |
“They have played musical instruments in their rejoicings in Amaravati, the city of gods."
dite dev bhajaaee sabhanaa raakasaan |
“All the demons have caused the flight of the gods."
kine na jitaa jaaee mahakhe dait noo |
“None hath gone and conquered Mahikha, the demon."
teree saam takaaee devee duragasaah |4|
“O goddess Durga, I have come under Thy refuge.”4.
duragaa bain sunandee hasee harraharraae |
Listening to these words (of Indra), Durga laughed heartily.
ohee seehu mangaaeaa raakas bhakhanaa |
She sent for that lion, who was she devourer of demons.
chintaa karahu na kaaee devaa noo aakhiaa |
She said to gods, “Do not worry mother any more.”
roh hoee mahaa maaee raakas maarane |5|
For killing the demons, the great mother exhibited great fury.5.
raakas aae rohale khet bhirran ke chaae |
The infuriated demons came with the desire of fighting in the battlefield.
lasakan tegaan barachheean sooraj nadar na paae |6|
The swords and daggers glisten with such brilliance that the sun cannot be seen.6.
duhaan kandhaaraa muhi jurre dtol sankh nagaare baje |
Both the armies faced each other and the drums, conches and trumpets sounded.
raakas aae rohale taravaaree bakhatar saje |
The demons came in great rage, decorated with swords and armour.
jutte sauhe judh noo ik jaat na jaanan bhaje |
The warriors were facing the war-front and none of them knows to retrace his steps.
khet andar jodhe gaje |7|
The brave fighters were roaring in the battlefield.7.
jang musaafaa bajiaa ran ghure nagaare chaavale |
The war-trumpet sounded and the enthusiastic drums thundered in the battlefield.
jhoolan neje bairakaa neesaan lasan lisaavale |
The lances swung and the lustrous tassels of the banners glistened.
dtol nagaare paun de aoonghan jaan jattaavale |
The drums and trumpets echoed and the worriors were dozing like the drunkard with matted hair.
duragaa daano ddahe ran naad vajan khet bheehaavale |
Durga and demons waged war in the battlefield where dreadful music is being played.
beer parote barachheen jan ddaal chamutte aavale |
The brave fighters were pierced by daggers like the phylianthus emblica sticking with the bough.
eik vadte tegee tarrafeean mad peete lottan baavale |
Some writhe being chopped by the sword like the rolling mad drunkards.
eik chun chun jhaarrau kadteean ret vichon sueinaa ddaavale |
Some are picked up from the bushes like the process of panning out gold from the sand.
gadaa trisoolaan barachheean teer vagan khare utaavale |
The maces, tridents, daggers and arrows are being struck with real hurry.
jan ddase bhujangam saavale mar jaavan beer ruhaavale |8|
It appears that black snakes are stinging and the furious heroes are dying.8.
dekhan chandd prachandd noo ran ghure nagaare |
Seeing the intense glory of Chandi, the trumpets souded in the battlefield.
dhaae raakas rohale chaugirado bhaare |
The highly furious demons ran on all four sides.
hatheen tegaan pakarr kai ran bhirre karaare |
Holding their swords in their hands they fought very bravely in the battlefield.
kade na natthe judh te jodhe jujhaare |
These militant fighters never ran away from war-arena.
dil vich roh badtaae kai maar maar pukaare |
Highly infuriated they shouted “kill, kill” in their ranks.
maare chandd prachandd nai beer khet utaare |
The intensely glorious Chandi killed the warriors and threw them in the field.
maare jaapan bijulee sirabhaar munaare |9|
It appeared that the lightning had eradicated the minarets and thrown them headlong.9.
chott pee damaame dalaan mukaabalaa |
The drum was beaten and the armies attacked each other.
devee dasat nachaaee seehan saaradee |
The goddess caused the dancing of the lioness of steel (sword)
pett malande laaee mahakhe dait noo |
And gave a blow to the demon Mahisha who was rubbing his belly.
gurade aandaa khaaee naale rukarre |
(The sword) pierced the kindneys, intestines and the ribs.
jehee dil vich aaee kahee sunaae kai |
Whatever hath come in my mind, I have related that.
chottee jaan dikhaaee taare dhoomaket |10|
It appears that Dhumketu (the shooting star) had displayed its top-knot.10.
chottaan pavan nagaare aneean jutteean |
The drums are being beaten and the armies are engaged in close fight with each other.
dhooh leean taravaaree devaan daanavee |
The gods and demons have drawn their swords.
vaahan vaaro vaaree soore sanghare |
And strike them again and again killing warriors.
vagai rat jhulaaree jiau geroo baabatraa |
The blood flows like waterfall in the same manner as the red ochre colour is washed off from clothes.
dekhan baitth attaaree naaree raakasaan |
The ladies of demons see the fight, while sitting in their lofts.
paaee dhoom savaaree duragaa daanavee |11|
The carriage of the goddess Durga hath raised a tumult amongst the demons.11.
lakh nagaare vajan aamho saamhane |
A hundred thousand trumpets resound facing one another.
raakas rano na bhajan rohe rohale |
The highly infuriated demons do not flee from the battlefield.
seehaan vaangoo gajan sabhe soorame |
All the warriors roar like lions.
tan tan kaibar chhaddan duragaa saamane |12|
They stretch their bows and shoot the arrows in front it Durga.12.
ghure nagaare dohare ran sangaleeaale |
The dual chained trumpets sounded in the battlefield.
dhoorr lapette dhoohare siradaar jattaale |
The demon chieftains having matted locks are enveloped in dust.
aukhaleean naasaa jinaa muhi jaapan aale |
Their nostrils are like mortars and the mouths seem like niches.
dhaae devee saahamane beer muchhaleeaale |
The brave fighters bearing long moustaches ran in front of the goddess.
surapat jehe larr hatte beer ttale na ttaale |
The warriors like the king of gods (Indra) had become tired of fighting, but the brave fighters could not be averted from their stand.
gaje duragaa gher kai jan ghaneear kaale |13|
They roared. On besieging Durga, like dark clouds.13.
chott pee kharachaamee dalaan mukaabalaa |
The drum, wrapped in donkey’s hide, was beaten and the armies attacked each other.
gher lee variaamee duragaa aae kai |
The brave demon-warriors besieged Durga.
raakas vadde alaamee bhaj na jaanade |
They are greatly knowledgeable in warfare and do not know running back.
ant hoe suragaamee maare devataa |14|
They ultimately went to heaven on being killed by the goddess.14.
aganat ghure nagaare dalaan bhirrandiaan |
With the flaring up of fight between the armies, innumerable trumpets sounded.
paae mahakhal bhaare devaan daanavaan |
The gods and demons both have raised great tumult like male buffalos.
vaahan fatt karaare raakas rohale |
The infuriated demons strike strong blows causing wounds.
jaapan tegee aare miaano dhooheean |
It appears that the sword pulled from the scabbards are like saws.
jodhe vadde munaare jaapan khet vich |
The warriors look like high minarets in the battlefield.
devee aap savaare pab javehane |
The goddess herself killed these mountain-like demons.
kade na aakhan haare dhaavan saahamane |
They never uttered the word ‘defeat’ and ran in front of the goddess.
duragaa sabh sanghaare raakas kharrag lai |15|
Durga, holding her sword, killed all the demons.15.
aumal lathe jodhe maaroo bajiaa |
The fatal martial music sounded and the warriors came in the battlefield with enthusiasm.
badal jiau mahikhaasur ran vich gajiaa |
Mahishasura thundered in the field like the cloud
eindr jehaa jodhaa maithau bhajiaa |
“The warrior like Indra fled from me
kaun vichaaree duragaa jin ran sajiaa |16|
“Who is this wretched Durga, who hath come to srart war with me?”16.
vaje dtol nagaare dalaan mukaabalaa |
The drums and trumpets have sounded and the armies have attacked each other.
teer firai raibaare aamho saamhane |
The arrows move opposite to each other guidingly.
aganat beer sanghaare lagadee kaibaree |
With the infliction of arrows countless warriors have been killed.
ddige jaan munaare maare bij de |
Falling like the minarets smote by lightning.
khulee vaaleen dait ahaarre sabhe soorame |
All the demon-fighters with untied hair shouted in agony.
sute jaan jattaale bhangaan khaae kai |17|
It seems that the hermits with matted locks are sleeping after eating the intoxicating hemps.17.
duhaan kandhaaraan muhi jurre naal dhausaa bhaaree |
Both the armies are facing each other alongwith the resounding big trumpet.
karrak utthiaa fauj te vaddaa ahankaaree |
The highly egoist warrior of the army thundered.
lai kai chaliaa soorame naal vadde hajaaree |
He is moving towards the war-arena with thousands of mighty warriors.
miaano khanddaa dhoohiaa mahakhaasur bhaaree |
Mahishasura pulled out his huge double-edged sword from his scabbard.
aumal lathe soorame maar machee karaaree |
The fighters entered the field enthusiastically and there occurred formidable fighting.
jaape chale rat de salale jattadhaaree |18|
It appears that the blood flows like the water (of Ganges) from the tangled hair of Shiva.18.
satt pee jamadhaanee dalaan mukaabalaa |
When the trumpet, enveloped by the hide of the male buffalo, the vehicle of Yama, sounded, the armies attacked each other.
dhoohi lee kripaanee duragaa miaan te |
Durga pulled her sword from the scabbard.
chanddee raakas khaanee vaahee dait noo |
She struck the demon with that Chandi, the devourer of demons (that is the sword).
kopar choor chavaanee lathee karag lai |
It broke the skull and face into pieces and pierced through the skeleton.
paakhar turaa palaanee rarrakee dharat jaae |
And it further pierced through the saddle and caparison of the horse, and struck on the earth supported by the Bull (Dhaul).
laidee aghaa sidhaanee singaan dhaul diaan |
It moved further and struck the horns of the Bull.
kooram sir lahilaanee dusaman maar kai |
Then it struck on the Tortoise supporting the Bull and thus killing the enemy.
vadte gan tikhaanee mooe khet vich |
The demons are lying dead in the battlefield like the pieces of wood sawed by the carpenter.
ran vich ghatee ghaanee lohoo mijh dee |
The press of blood and marrow has been set in motion in the battlefield.
chaare jug kahaanee chalag teg dee |
The story of the sword will be related in all the four ages.
bidhan khet vihaanee mahakhe dait noo |19|
On the demon Mahisha the period of agony occurred in the battlefield.19.
eitee mahakhaasur dait maare duragaa aaeaa |
In this way the demon Mahishasura was killed on the arrival of Durga.
chaudah lokaan raanee singh nachaaeaa |
The queen caused the lion to dance in the fourteen worlds.
maare beer jattaanee dal vich agale |
She killed a great number of brave demons with matted locks in the battlefield.
mangan naahee paanee dalee hanghaar kai |
Challenging the armies, these warriors do not even ask for water.
jan karee samaae patthaanee sun kai raag noo |
It seems that listening to the music, the Pathans have realized the state of ecstasy.
ratoo de harravaanee chale beer khet |
The flood of the blood of the fighters is flowing.
peetaa ful eaanee ghuman soorame |20|
The brave warriors are roaming as if they have ignorantly consumed the intoxicating poppy.20.
hoee alop bhavaanee devaan noo raaj de |
Bhavani (Durga) disappeard after bestowing kingdom on the gods.
eesar dee baradaanee hoee jit din |
The day for which Shiva granted the boon.
sunbh nisunbh gumaanee janame soorame |
The proud warriors Sumbh and Nisumbh were born.
eindr dee raajadhaanee takee jitanee |21|
They planned to conquer the capital of Indra.21.
eindrapuree te dhaavanaa vadd jodhee mataa pakaaeaa |
The great fighters decided to rush towards the kingdom of Indra.
sanj pattelaa paakharaa bherr sandaa saaj banaaeaa |
They began to prepare the war-material consisting of armour with belts and saddle-gear.
jame kattak achhoohanee asamaan garadee chhaaeaa |
An army of lakhs of warriors gathered and the dust rose to sky.
roh sunbh nisunbh sidhaaeaa |22|
Sumbh and Nisumbh, full of rage, have marched forward.22.
sunbh nisunbh alaaeaa vadd jodhee sanghar vaae |
Sumbh and Nisumbh ordered the great warriors to sound the bugle of war.
roh dikhaalee diteea variaamee ture nachaae |
Great fury was visulised and the brave fighters caused the horses to dance.
ghure damaame dohare jam baahan jiau ararraae |
The double-trumpets sounded like the loud voice of the male buffalo, the vehicle of Yama.
deo daano lujhan aae |23|
The gods and demons have gathered to fight.23.
daano deo anaagee sanghar rachiaa |
The demons and gods have started a continuous war.
ful khirre jan baageen baane jodhiaan |
The garments of the warriors appear like flowers in the garden.
bhootaan ilaan kaageen gosat bhakhiaa |
The ghosts, vultures and crows have eaten the flesh.
hunmarr dhunmarr jaagee ghatee sooriaan |24|
The brave fighters have begun to run about.24.
satt pee nagaare dalaan mukaabalaa |
The trumpet was beaten and the armies attack each other.
dite deo bhajaaee mil kai raakaseen |
The demons have gathered together and have caused the gods to flee.
lokee tihee firaahee dohee aapanee |
They exhibited their authority in the three worlds.
duragaa dee saam takaaee devaan ddaradiaan |
The gods, having been frightened went under the refuge of Durga.
aandee chandd charraaee ute raakasaa |25|
They caused the goddess Chandi to wage war with demons.25.
aaee fer bhavaanee khabaree paaeea |
The demons hear the news that the goddess Bhavani has come again.
dait vadde abhimaanee hoe ekatthe |
The highly egoist demons gathered together.
lochan dhoom gumaanee raae bulaaeaa |
The king Sumbh sent for the egoist Lochan Dhum.
jag vich vaddaa daano aap kahaaeaa |
He caused himself to be called the great demon.
satt pee kharachaamee duragaa liaavanee |26|
The drum enveloped with the hide of donkey was struck and it was proclaimed that Durga would be brought.26.
karrak utthee ran chanddee faujaan dekh kai |
Seeing the armies in the battlefield, Chandi shouted loudly.
dhoohi miaano khanddaa hoee saahamane |
She pulled her double-edged sword from her scabbard and came before the enemy.
sabhe beer sanghaare dhoomaranain de |
She killed all the warriors of Dhumar Nain.
jan lai katte aare darakhat baadteean |27|
It seems that the carpenters have chopped the trees with the saw.27.
chobeen dhauns bajaaee dalaan mukaabalaa |
The drummers sounded the drums and the armies attacked each other.
roh bhavaanee aaee ute raakasaan |
The infuriated Bhavani lodged the attack over the demons.
khabai dasat nachaaee seehan saar dee |
With her left hand, she caused the dance of the lionss of steel (sword).
bahutiaan de tan laaee keetee rangulee |
She struck it on the bodies of many worriors and made it colourful.
bhaaeean maaran bhaaee duragaa jaan kai |
The brothers kill brothers mistaking them for Durga.
roh hoe chalaaee raakas raae noo |
Having been infuriated, she struck it on the king of the demons.
jam pur deea patthaaee lochan dhoom noo |
Lochan Dhum was sent to the city of Yama.
jaape ditee saaee maaran sunbh dee |28|
It seems the she gave the advance money for the killing of Sumbh.28.
bhane dait pukaare raaje sunbh thai |
The demons ran to their king Sumbh and beseeched
lochan dhoom sanghaare sane sipaaheean |
“Lochan Dhum has been killed alongwith his soldiers
chun chun jodhe maare andar khet dai |
“She hath seleted the warriors and killed them in the battlefield
jaapan anbar taare ddigan soorame |
“It seems that the warriors have fallen like the stars from the sky
gire parabat bhaare maare bij de |
“The huge mountains have fallen, having been smote by the lightning
daitaan de dal haare dahasat khaae kai |
“The forces of the demons have been defeated on becoming panicky
bache su maare maare rahade raae thai |29|
“Those who were left have also been killed and the remaining have come to the king.”29.
roh hoe bulaae raakas raae ne |
Highly enraged, the king called the demons.
baitthe mataa pakaae duragaa liaavanee |
They decided to capture Durga.
chandd ar mundd patthaae bahutaa kattak dai |
Chand and Mund were sent with huge forces.
jaape chhapar chhaae baneea kejamaa |
It seemed that the swords coming together were like the thatched roofs.
jete raae bulaae chale judh no |
All those who were called, marched for war.
jan jam pur pakarr chalaae sabhe maarane |30|
It appear that they were all caught and sent to the city of Yama for killing.30.
dtol nagaare vaae dalaan mukaabalaa |
The drums and trumpets were sounded and the armies attacked each other.
roh ruhele aae ute raakasaan |
The enraged warriors marched against the demons.
sabhanee ture nachaae barachhe pakarr kai |
All of them holding their daggers, caused their horses to dance.
bahute maar giraae andar khet dai |
Many were killed and thrown in the battlefield.
teeree chhahabar laaee butthee devataa |31|
The arrows shot by the goddess came in showers.31.
bheree sankh vajaae sanghar rachiaa |
The drums and conches were sounded and the war began.
tan tan teer chalaae duragaa dhanakh lai |
Durga, taking her bow, stretched it again and again for shooting arrows.
jinee dasat utthaae rahe na jeevade |
Those who raised their hands against the goddess, did not survive.
chandd ar mundd khapaae dono devataa |32|
She destroyed both Chand and Mund.32.
sunbh nisunbh risaae maare dait sun |
Sumbh and Nisumbh were highly enraged on hearing this killing.
jodhe sabh bulaae aapanee majalasee |
They called all the brave fighters, who were their advisers.
jinee deo bhajaae indr jevahe |
Those who had caused the gods like Indra run away.
teee maar giraae pal vich devataa |
The goddess killed them in an instant.
onee dasatee dasat vajaae tinaa chit kar |
Keeping Chand Mund in their mind, they rubbed their hands in sorrow.
fir sranavat beej chalaae beerre raae de |
Then Sranwat Beej was prepared and sent by the king.
sanj pattolaa paae chilakat ttopeean |
He wore the armour with belts and the helmet which glistened.
lujhan no ararraae raakas rohale |
The infuriated demons shouted loudly for war.
kade na kine hattaae judh machaae kai |
After waging war, none could get their retreat.
mil teee daano aae hun sanghar dekhanaa |33|
Such demons have gathered together and come, now see the ensuing war.33.
daitee ddandd ubhaaree nerrai aae kai |
On coming near, the demons raised the din.
singh karee asavaaree duragaa sor sun |
Hearing this clamour, Durga mounted her lion.
khabe dasat ubhaaree gadaa firaae kai |
She twirled her mace, raising it with her left hand.
sainaa sabh sanghaaree sranavat beej dee |
She killed all the army of Sranwat Beej.
jan mad khaae madaaree ghooman soorame |
It appears that the warriors were roaming like the drug addicts taking drugs.
aganat paau pasaaree rule ahaarr vich |
Innumerable warriors are lying neglected in the battlefield, stretching their legs.
jaape khedd khiddaaree sute faag noo |34|
It seems that the revelers playing Holi are sleeping.34.
sranavat beej hakaare rahinde soorame |
Sranwat Beej called all the remaining warriors.
jodhe jedd munaare disan khet vich |
They seem like minarets in the battlefield.
sabhanee dasat ubhaare tegaan dhoohi kai |
All of them pulling their swords, raised their hands.
maaro maar pukaare aae saahamane |
They came in front shouting “kill, kill”.
sanjaate tthanikaare tegeen ubare |
With the striking of swords on the armour, the clatter arises.
ghaarr gharran tthatthiaare jaan banaae kai |35|
It seems that the tinkers are fashioning the vessels with the blows of hammer.35.
satt pee jamadhaanee dalaan mukaabalaa |
When the trumpet enveloped by the hide of the male buffalo, the vehicle of Yama, sounded, the armies attacked each other.
ghoomar barag sataanee dal vich ghateeo |
(The goddess) was the cause of flight and consternation in the battlefield.
sane turaa palaanee ddigan soorame |
The warriors fall alongwith their horses and saddles.
autth utth mangan paanee ghaaeil ghoomade |
The wounded ones arise and ask for water while roaming.
evadd maar vihaanee upar raakasaan |
Such a great calamity fell on the demons.
bijal jiau jharalaanee utthee devataa |36|
From this side the goddess rose like thundering lightning.36.
chobee dhaus ubhaaree dalaan mukaabalaa |
The drummer sounded the trumpet and the armies attacked each other.
sabho sainaa maaree pal vich daanavee |
All the army of the demons was killed in an instant.
duragaa daano maare roh badtaae kai |
Highly infuriated, Durga killed the demons.
sir vich teg vagaaee sranavat beej de |37|
She struck the sword on the head of Sranwat Beej.37.
aganat daano bhaare hoe lohooaa |
Innumerable mighty demons were steeped in blood.
jodhe jedd munaare andar khet dai |
Those minarets-like demons in the battlefield
duragaa no lalakaare aavan saahamane |
They challenged Durga and came in front of her.
duragaa sabh sanghaare raakas aanvade |
Durga killed all the coming demons.
ratoo de paranaale tin te bhue pe |
From their bodies the drains of blood fell on the ground.
autthe kaaraniaare raakas harraharraae |38|
Some of the active demons arise out of them laughingly.38.
dhagaa sangaleeaalee sanghar vaaeaa |
The enchained trumpets and bugles sounded.
barachhee banbaleeaalee soore sanghare |
The warriors fought with daggers bedecked with tassels.
bherr machiaa beeraalee duragaa daanaveen |
The war of bravery was waged between Durga and demos.
maar machee muharaalee andar khet dai |
There had been extreme destruction in the battlefield.
jan natt lathe chhaalee dtol bajaae kai |
It appears that the actors, sounding their drum, have jumped into the war-arena.
lohoo faathee jaalee lothee jamadharree |
The dagger penetrated in the corpse seems like a blood stained fish entrapped in the net.
ghan vich jiau chhanchhaalee tegaan haseean |
The swords glistened like the lightning in the clouds.
ghumaraar siaalee baneean kejamaan |39|
The swords have covered (the battlefield) like the winter-fog.39.
dhagaa soolee bajaaeean dalaan mukaabalaa |
The trumpets were sounded with the beating of drum-stick and the armies attacked each other.
dhoohi miaano leean juaanee sooramee |
The youthful warriors pulled out their swords from their scabbards.
sranavat beej badhaaeean aganat soorataan |
Sranwat Beej increased himself into innumerable forms.
duragaa sauhen aaeean roh badtaae kai |
Which came in front of Durga, highly enraged.
sabhanee aan vagaaeean tegaan dhooh kai |
All of them pulled out their swords and struck.
duragaa sabh bachaaeean dtaal sanbhaal kai |
Durga saved herself from all, holding her shield carefully.
devee aap chalaaeean tak tak daanavee |
The goddess herself then struck her sword looking carefully toward the demons.
lohoo naal ddubaaeean tegaan nangeean |
She steeped her naked swords in blood.
saarasutee jan naaeean mil kai deveean |
It appeared that the goddesses gathering together, took their bath in river Saraswati.
sabhe maar giraaeean andar khet dai |
The goddess hath killed and thrown on the ground in the battlefield (all the forms of Sranwat Beej).
tidoon fer savaaeean hoeean soorataan |40|
Immediately then the forms again increased greatly.40.
sooree sanghar rachiaa dtol sankh nagaare vaae kai |
Sounding their drums, conches and trumpets, the warriors have begun the war.
chandd chitaaree kaalakaa man baahalaa ros badtaae kai |
Chandi, being highly enraged, remembered Kali in her mind.
nikalee mathaa forr kai jan fate neesaan bajaae kai |
She came out shattering the forehead of Chandi, sounding the trumpet and flying flag of victory.
jaag su jamee judh noo jaravaanaa jan mararraae kai |
On manifesting herself, she marched for war, like Bir Bhadra manifesting from Shiva.
dal vich gheraa ghatiaa jan seenh turiaa ganinaae kai |
The battlefield was surrounded by her and she seemed moving like a roaring lion.
aap visoolaa hoeaa tihu lokaan te khunasaae kai |
(The demon-king) himself was in great anguish, while exhibiting his anger over the three worlds.
roh sidhaaeaan chakr paan kar nindaa kharrag utthaae kai |
Durga, being enraged, hath marched, holding her disc in her hand and raising her sword.
agai raakas baitthe rohale teeree tegee chhahabar laae kai |
There before her there were infuriated demons, she caught and knocked down the demons.
pakarr pachhaarre raakasaan dal daitaan andar jaae kai |
Going within the forces of demons, she caught and knocked down the demons.
bahu kesee pakarr pachhaarrian tin andar dhoom rachaae kai |
She threw down by catching them from their hair and raising a tumult among their forces.
badde badde chun soorame geh kottee de chalaae kai |
She picked up mighty fighters by catching them with the corner of her bow and throwing them
ran kaalee gusaa khaae kai |41|
In her fury, Kali hath done this in the battlefield.41.
duhaa kandhaaraa muhi jurre aneeaaraan choeea |
Both the armies are facing each other and the blood is dripping from the tips of arrows.
dhoohi kirapaanaan tikheea naal lohoo dhoeean |
Pulling the sharp swords, they have been washed with blood.
hooraan sranat beej noo ghat gher khaloeean |
The heavenly damsels (houris), surrounding Sranwat Beej, are standing
laarraa dekhan laarreean chaugirade hoeean |42|
Like the brides surrounding the bridegroom in order to see him.42.
chobee dhausaa paaeean dalaan mukaabalaa |
The drummer beat the trumpet and armies attacked each other.
dasatee dhooh nachaaeean tegaan nangeean |
sooriaan de tan laaeean gosat gidheean |
With their hands they pulled the naked sword and caused their dance.
bidhan raatee aaeean maradaan ghorriaan |
These devourers of meat were struck on the bodies of the warriors.
joganeean mil dhaaeean lohoo bhakhanaa |
The nights of agony have come for the men and horses.
faujaan maar hattaaeean devaan daanavaan |
The Yoginis have come together speedily in order to drink the blood.
bhajadee kathaa sunaaeean raaje sunbh thai |
They told the story of their repulsion before the king Sumbh.
bhueen na paunai paaeean boondaa rakat deea |
The drops of blood (of Sranwat Beej) could not fall on the earth.
kaalee khet khapaaeean sabhe soorataan |
Kali destroyed all the manifestations of (Sranwat Beej) in the battlefield.
bahutee siree bihaaeean gharreean kaal keean |
The last moments of death came over the heads of many fighters.
jaan na jaae maaeean joojhe soorame |43|
The brave fighters could not even be recognized by their mothers, who gave birth to them.43.
sunbh sunee karahaalee sranavat beej dee |
Sumbh heard the bad news about the death of Sranwat Beej
ran vich kinai na jhaalee duragaa aanvadee |
And that none could withstand the marching Durga in the battlefield.
bahute beer jattaalee utthe aakh kai |
Many brave fighters with matted hair got up saing
chottaa paan tabaalee jaasan judh noo |
That drummers should sound the drums because they would go for war.
thar thar prithamee chaalee dalaan charrandiaan |
When the armies marched, the earth trembled
naau jive hai haalee sahu dareeaau vich |
Like the shaking boat, which is still in the river.
dhoorr utaahaan ghaalee chharree turangamaan |
The dust arose with the hooves of the horses
jaan pukaaroo chaalee dharatee indr thai |44|
And it seemed that the earth is going to Indra for a complaint.44.
aahar miliaa aahareean sain sooriaan saajee |
The willing workers got engaged in work and as warriors they equipped the army.
chale sauhe duragasaah jan kaabai haajee |
They marched in front of Durga, like pilgrims going for Haj to Kaabah (Mecca).
teeree tegee jamadharree ran vanddee bhaajee |
They are inviting the warriors in the battlefield through the medium of arrows, swords and daggers.
eik ghaaeil ghooman soorame jan makatab kaajee |
Some wounded warriors are swinging like the Quadis in the school, reciting the holy Quran.
eik beer parote barachhee jiau jhuk paun nivaajee |
Some brave fighters are pierced by daggers and lining like a devout Muslim performing prayer.
eik duragaa sauhe khunas kai khunasaaein taajee |
Some go in front of Durga in great fury by inciting their malicious horses.
eik dhaavan duragaa saamhane jiau bhukhiaae paajee |
Some run in front of Durga like the hungry scoundrels
kade na raje judh te raj hoe raajee |45|
Who had never been satisfied in the war, but now they are satiated and pleased.45.
baje sangaleeaale sanghar ddohare |
The enchained double trumpets sounded.
ddahe ju khet jattaale haatthaan jorr kai |
Gathering together in ranks, the warriors with matted hair are engaged in war in the battlefield.
neje banbaleeaale disan orarre |
The lances bedecked with tassels seem leaning
chale jaan jattaale naavan gang noo |46|
Like the hermits with matted locks going towards the Ganges for taking a bath.46.
duragaa atai daanavee sool hoeean kangaan |
The forces of Durga and demons are piercing each other like sharp thorns.
vaachharr ghatee sooriaan vich khet khatangaan |
The warriors showered arrows in the battlefield.
dhoohi kripaanaa tikheean badt laahan angaan |
Pulling their sharp swords, they chop the limbs.
pahalaa dalaan milandiaan bherr paaeaa nihangaa |47|
When the forces met, at first there was war with swords.47.
orarr faujaan aaeean beer charre kandhaaree |
The forces came in great numbers and the ranks of warriors marched forward
sarrak miaano kadteean tikheean taravaaree |
They pulled their sharp swords from their scabbards.
karrak utthe ran machiaa vadde hankaaree |
With the blazing of the war, the great egoist warriors shouted loudly.
sir dharr baahaan gan le ful jehai baarree |
The pieces of head, trunk and arms look like garden-flowers.
jaape katte baadteean rukh chandan aaree |48|
And (the bodies) appear like the trees of sandalwood cut and sawed by the carpenters.48.
duhaan kandhaaraan muhi jurre jaa satt pee kharavaar kau |
When the trumpet, enveloped by the hide of a donkey, was beaten, both the forces faced each other.
tak tak kaibar duragasaah tak maare bhale jujhaar kau |
Looking at the warriors, Durga pointedly shot her arrows on the brave fighters.
paidal maare haatheean sang rath gire asavaar kau |
The warriors on foot were killed, the elephants were killed alongwith the fall of the chariots and horse- riders.
sohan sanjaa baagarraa jan lage ful anaar kau |
The tips of arrows penetrated in the armour like the flowers on pomegranate-plants.
guse aaee kaalakaa hath saje lai taravaar kau |
The goddess Kali got enraged, holding her sword in her right hand
edoo paarau ot paar haranaakas kee hajaar kau |
She destroyed several thousand demons (Hiranayakashipus) from this end of the field to the other end.
jin ikaa rahee kandhaar kau |
The only one is conquering the army
sad rahamat tere vaar kau |49|
O goddess! Hail, hail to Thy blow.49.
duhaan kandhaaraan muhi jurre satt pee jamadhaan kau |
The trumpet, enveloped by the hide of the male buffalo, the vehicle of Yama, was beaten and both the armies faced each other.
tad khing nasunbh nachaaeaa ddaal upar baragasataan kau |
Then Nisumbh caused the horse to dance, putting on his back the saddle-armour.
farree biland magaaeiaus furamaaeis kar mulataan kau |
She held the big bow, which was caused to be brought on order form Musltan.
guse aaee saahamane ran andar ghatan ghaan kau |
In her fury, she came in front in order to fill the battlefield with the mud of blood and fat.
agai teg vagaaee duragasaah badt sunbhan bahee palaan kau |
Durga struck the sword in front of her, cutting the demon-king, penetrated through the horse-saddle.
rarrakee jaae kai dharat kau badt paakhar badt kikaan kau |
Then it penetrated further and struck the earth after cutting the saddle-armour and the horse.
beer palaano ddigiaa kar sijadaa sunbh sujaan kau |
The great hero (Nisumbh) fell down from the horse-saddle, offering salutation to the wise Sumbh.
saabaas salone khaan kau |
Hail, hail, to the winsome chieftain (Khan).
sadaa saabaas tere taan kau |
Hail, hail, ever to thy strength.
taareefaan paan chabaan kau |
Praises are offered for the chewing of betel.
sad rahamat kaifaan khaan kau |
Hail, hail to thy addiction.
sad rahamat ture nachaan kau |50|
Hail hail, to thy horse-control.50.
duragaa atai daanavee geh sanghar kathe |
Durga and demons sounded their trumpets, in the remarkable war.
orarr utthe soorame aae ddaahe mathe |
The warriors arose in great numbers and have come to fight.
katt tufangee kaibaree dal gaeh nikathe |
They have come to tread through the forces in order to destroy (the enemy) with guns and arrows.
dekhan jang faresate asamaano lathe |51|
The angels come down (to the earth) from the sky in order to see the war.51.
dohaan kandhaaraan muh jurre dal ghure nagaare |
The trumpets have sounded in the army and both the forces face each other.
orarr aae soorame siradaar aniaare |
The chief and brave warriors swayed in the field.
lai ke tegaan barachheean hathiaar ubhaare |
They raised their weapons including the swords and daggers.
ttop pattelaa paakharaan gal sanj savaare |
They have bedecked themselves with helmets on their heads, and armour around their necks alongwith their horse-sddles with belts.
lai ke barachhee duragasaah bahu daanav maare |
Durga holding her dagger, killed many demons.
charre rathee gaj ghorriee maar bhue te ddaare |
She killed and threw those on the round who were riding chariots, elephants and horses.
jan halavaaee seekh naal vinh varre utaare |52|
It appear that the confectioner has cooked small round cakes of grounded pulse, piercing them with a spike.52.
duhaan kandhaaraan muhi jurre naal dhausaa bhaaree |
Alongwith the sounding of the large trumpet, both the forces faced each other.
lee bhgautee duragasaah var jaagan bhaaree |
Durga held out her sword, appearing like great lustrous fire
laaee raaje sunbh no rat peeai piaaree |
She struck it on the king Sumbh and this lovely weapon drinks blood.
sunbh paalaano ddigiaa upamaa beechaaree |
Sumbh fell down from the saddle for which the following simile hath been thought.
ddub ratoo naalahu nikalee barachhee dudhaaree |
That the double-edged dagger, smeared with blood, which hath come out (from the body of Sumbh)
jaan rajaadee utaree pain soohee saaree |53|
Seems like a princess coming down from her loft, wearing the red sari.53.
duragaa atai daanavee bherr peaa sabaaheen |
The war between Durga and the demons started early in the morning.
sasatr pajoote duragasaah geh sabhaneen baaheen |
Durga held her weapons firmly in all her arms.
sunbh nisunbh sanghaariaa vath jehe saaheen |
She killed both Sumbh and Nisumbh, who were the masters of all the materials.
faujaan raakas aareean dekh rovan dhaaheen |
Seeing this, the helpless forces of the demons, weep bitterly.
muhi kurrooche ghaah de chhadd ghorre raaheen |
Accepting their defeat (by putting the straws of grass in their mouth), and leaving their horses in the way
bhajade hoe maareean murr jhaakan naaheen |54|
They are being killed, while fleeing, without looking back.54.
sunbh nisunbh patthaaeaa jam de dhaam no |
Sumbh and Nisumbh were dispatched to the abode of Yama
eindr sad bulaaeaa raaj abhisekh no |
And Indra was called for crowning him.
sir par chhatr firaaeaa raaje indr dai |
The canopy was held up over the head of king Indra.
chaudah lokaan chhaaeaa jas jagamaat daa |
The praise of the mother of the universe spread over all the fourteen worlds.
duragaa paatth banaaeaa sabhe paurreean |
All the Pauris (stanza) of this DURGA PATH (The text about the exploits of Durga) have been composed
fer na joonee aaeaa jin ih gaaeaa |55|
And that person who sings it, will not take birth again.55.