- Introduction: ‘Ramkali Ki Var’ is revealed by Rai Balvand (1528-1620 CE) and Sata Dum (1530-1612 CE) in praise of the first five Gurus; it is a historically significant var. Out of the twenty-two vars recorded in t ...more
- Pauri 1: In this pauri, there is a narration of Guru Nanak Sahib transferring the Guruship to Bhai Lahina (later Guru Angad Sahib) during his lifetime. It is stated in the pauri that the being whose name is ma ...more
- Pauri 2: This pauri mentions the widespread fame of Guru Angad Sahib after being anointed the Guru and the disobedience of the sons of Guru Nanak Sahib, Baba Sri Chand, and Baba Lakhmi Das. In Guru Angad Sahib ...more
- Pauri 3: In this pauri, Guru Angad Sahib and his wife, Mata Khivi, are praised. Guru Nanak Sahib, based on the deeds of Bhai Lahina (later Guru Angad Sahib), passed the Guruship to Bhai Lahina. The pauri teach ...more
- Pauri 4: This pauri explains the reaction of the people to the transfer of Guruship by Guru Nanak Sahib to Bhai Lahina instead of the Guru’s own sons. Through this act, Guru Nanak Sahib started a new tradition ...more
- Pauri 5: This pauri mentions Guru Angad Sahib developing Khadur Sahib (Panjab, India) after returning from Kartarpur Sahib (Panjab, Pakistan). The divine virtues and the treasure of Nam enshrined within the Gu ...more
- Pauri 6: In this pauri, the glory of Guru Amardas Sahib seated on the throne of Guruship is described. An example of an Indic mythological story is used in which the ocean was churned by gods. Guru Amardas Sah ...more
- Pauri 7: This pauri mentions the anointment of Guru Ramdas Sahib as the successor of Guru Amardas Sahib. It is narrated that Guru Nanak Sahib, Guru Angad Sahib, Guru Amardas Sahib, and Guru Ramdas Sahib are on ...more
- Pauri 8: In this pauri, while praising the glory of the first five Gurus, it has been stated that just like the first four Gurus liberated humanity during their lifetimes, Guru Arjan Sahib is carrying forward ...more