Introduction to Aadh Guru Granth Bhagat Mala
These short stories have been taken from Aadh Guru Granth Bhagat Mala and translated into English. The purpose of translating these stories is to provide understanding and emphasise its significance when reciting Gurbaani and Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaaran.
The Sikh Gurus, Bhagats and Bhatt (bards) within Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji have made references to various great saints and disciples who existed at the time of the Hindu deities in different Yugas. These narratives are presented not to venerate Hindu deities; rather, they serve solely as references to illustrate the value of faith and understanding the importance of meditating upon the Lord’s Name.
The stories provide examples from the lives of many revered saints, aristocrats and common people serving as parallels for understanding the power and immense greatness of the One Lord, Vaheguru. They highlight the importance of living by faith and Dharma, and how meditation upon the Primal Lord leads to liberation from sin and misfortune.
The Story of Kaesee Dainth
ਕੇਸੀ ਕੰਸ ਮਥਨੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ॥
‘The Lord who killed Kaesee and Kans,
ਜੀਅ ਦਾਨੁ ਕਾਲੀ ਕਉ ਦੀਆ ॥
gave the gift of life Kali’(Bhagat Naamdev Ji; GGSJ: Ang 874)
Kaesee Dainth was under Raja Kans' authority (see The Story of Akrur). Whenever Raja Kans made attempts to kill Krishna, he would send Kaesee Dainth to Gokal to kill Krishna. Krishna was a great, brave warrior and he killed Kaesee Dainth. Bhagat Naamdev makes references to this story, as the Lord coming in the form of Krishna and destroying evil from this world
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Authors who mention Kaesse Dainth in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji:
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Ang 224, 350
Guru Raam Daas Ji, Ang 606
Bhatt Kal, Ang 1390
Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaaran, Ang 35, 38
