Tum Karoh Daya Mere Sai - by Bhagat Ram Prasad

"Tum Karoh Daya Mere Sai" is a heartfelt plea from a devotee to the Divine. Although it's not technically a shabad (a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib), it's a popular bhajan (devotional song) often sung in Sikh settings. It's attributed to Bhagat Ram Prasad, a renowned poet and devotee of Lord Rama.

Meaning in essence:

This bhajan is a humble prayer for divine grace and guidance. The devotee expresses their longing to constantly remember and meditate on the Lord. They are willing to serve the saints and sing God's praises with every breath. They believe that even a moment spent remembering the divine name can bring peace and fulfillment.

The bhajan emphasizes the importance of sincere devotion and selfless service as true forms of worship. It concludes with the devotee expressing their contentment and fulfillment through chanting the divine name.

While not a traditional Sikh Shabad, this bhajan beautifully captures the essence of devotion and surrender to the Divine, themes that resonate deeply within Sikhism as well.

Bhajan:

ਤੁਮ ਕਰੋ ਦਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਈ ॥
तुम करो दया मेरे साई ॥
Tum karo daya mere Saai ||
Have mercy on me, my Lord and Master.

ਐਸੀ ਮਤਿ ਦੀਜੈ ਮੇਰੇ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਧਿਆਈ ॥
ऐसी मति दीजै मेरे ठाकुर सदा सदा तुधु ध्याई ॥
Aisee mat deejai mere Thakur sadaa sadaa thudhh dhi-aaee ||
Bless me with such understanding, O my Lord and Master, that I may forever and ever meditate on You.

ਪਾਣੀ ਪਖਾ ਪੀਸਉ ਸੰਤ ਆਗੈ ਗੁਣ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਜਸ ਗਾਈ ॥
पानी पखा पीसउ संत आगे गुण गोविंद जस गाई ॥
Paanee pakhaa peeso sant aagai gun govind jas gaaee ||
I carry the water, wave the fan, and grind the corn for the Saints; I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe.  

ਸਾਸ ਸਾਸ ਮਨ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਮ੍ਹਾਰੈ ਇਹੁ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ॥
सास सास मन नामु सम्हारै इहु बिस्राम निधि पाई ॥
Saas saas man naam samhaarai eihu bisraam nidhh paaee ||
With each and every breath, my mind remembers the Naam, the Name of the Lord; in this way, it finds the treasure of peace.  

ਮੁਖ ਤੇ ਨਿਮਖ ਬੁਲਾਈ ॥
मुख ते निमख बुलाई ॥
Mukh te nimakh bulaai ||
I call upon You with my mouth, even for an instant.

ਤੁਮ ਕਰੋ ਦਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਈ ॥
तुम करो दया मेरे साई ॥
Tum karo daya mere Saai ||
Have mercy on me, my Lord and Master.

ਜਾਪ ਤਾਪ ਭਗਤਿ ਸਾ ਪੂਰੀ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਮਨ ਭਾਈ ॥
जाप ताप भगति सा पूरी जो प्रभ कै मन भाई ॥
Jaap thaap bhagat saa pooree jo prabh kai man bhaaee ||
That alone is perfect chanting, meditation, penance and devotional worship service, which is pleasing to God's Mind.  

ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਤ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਸਭ ਬੁਝੀ ਹੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿ ਅਘਾਈ ॥
नामु जपत त्रिसना सभ बुझी है नानक त्रिपति अघाई ॥
Naam japath thrisanaa sabh bujhee hai Naanak thripath aghaaee ||
Chanting the Naam, all thirst and desire is satisfied; Nanak is satisfied and fulfilled.