Tenth Nanak’s name, Guru Gobind Singh
But the light same, Guru Gobind Singh

Saint-soldier fighter, Guru Gobind Singh
Seer scholar writer, Guru Gobind Singh

Martyr dad’s lad, Guru Gobind Singh
Martyr lads’ dad, Guru Gobind Singh

Knight of blue steed, Guru Gobind Singh
Man of word and deed, Guru Gobind Singh

Patron of the poor, Guru Gobind Singh
Opponent of evil-doer, Guru Gobind Singh

Akal’s paen sings, Guru Gobind Singh
King of the kings, Guru Gobind Singh

Panth’s pure pride, Guru Gobind Singh
Humanity’s humble guide, Guru Gobind Singh

Iconoclast humane, Guru Gobind Singh
Cure of worry and pain, Guru Gobind Singh

Fearless and fair, Guru Gobind Singh
In Waheguru’s care, Guru Gobind Singh

Epitome of grace, Guru Gobind Singh
Ideal for human race, Guru Gobind Singh

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Inspired by Bhai Nand Lal’s Persian lines:

“Qadre her kaar, Guru Gobind Singh
Bekasan ra yaar, Guru Gobind Singh”

(31.12.2003)