Pavan Guru Pani Pita
BenJahmin Lyrics


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Pavan guru paanee pitaa
Maataa dharat mahat
Divas raat du-i daa-ee daayaa
Khaylai sagal jagat
Changi-aaeeaa Buri-aaeeaa
Vaachai dharam hadoor
Karmee aapo aapanee kay nayray kay door
Jinee naam dhiaaiaa
Gay masakat ghaal




Nanak tay mukh ujalay
Kaytee chhutee naal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BenJahmin's song Pavan Guru Pani Pita start with the phrase "Pavan Guru Paanee Pitaa," which means "Air is the Guru, Water is the Father, and Earth is the Great Mother of all." The song recognizes the essential elements that sustain life on earth and emphasizes the significance of maintaining a balance and harmony with nature. The phrase "Divas raat du-i daa-ee daayaa" implies that air, water, and earth operate continuously, day and night, without any break.


The following line, "Khaylai sagal jagat," refers to the play of the entire universe. The phrase emphasizes that everything in the universe plays its role and how everything is interconnected. The verse "Changi-aaeeaa Buri-aaeeaa, Vaachai dharam hadoor" implies that there is good and evil in everything, and one must speak the truth and follow the code of conduct. The line "Karmee aapo aapanee kay nayray kay door" suggests that we are responsible for our actions and our consequences, and we are the creators of our fate.


The verse "Jinee naam dhiaaiaa, Gay masakat ghaal" highlights the importance of devotion and hard work in achieving success. Nanak tay mukh ujalay, Kaytee chhutee naal" means that those who meditate on the divine name live in light, and they do not face any difficulties in their lives. The song emphasizes the need for devotion, hard work, truth, and responsibility in leading a successful and harmonious life.


Line by Line Meaning

Pavan guru paanee pitaa
The air, the teacher, the water, the father.


Maataa dharat mahat
The mother earth is great.


Divas raat du-i daa-ee daayaa
Day and night are both nurses.


Khaylai sagal jagat
The entire world is a playground.


Changi-aaeeaa Buri-aaeeaa
Good actions and bad actions.


Vaachai dharam hadoor
Speak the truth in the court of the Lord.


Karmee aapo aapanee kay nayray kay door
As you sow, so shall you reap.


Jinee naam dhiaaiaa
Those who meditate on the Lord's name.


Gay masakat ghaal
They are at peace, and their efforts are rewarded.


Nanak tay mukh ujalay
O Nanak, their faces are radiant.


Kaytee chhutee naal
Many are saved along with them.




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