Bhatt bani in guru granth sahib a theological study

Abstract

Compositions by different Bhatts recordered under the Sawaiyas, which is the name popularly given to the compositions of the Bhatts are included in Sri Guru Granth Sahib (pp. 1389-1409). These Sawaiyas are in praise of the five first Gurus. These Sawaiyas popularly called Bhatt Bani, which has incorporated in the concluding part of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. This topic is divided in 5 chapters. The chapters are: (1)Introduction newline(2) Bhatt Bani in indian Tradition and their life History. (3) Bhatt Bani as theological study (i) Metaphysical Aspects a. Guru b. Waheguru c. Jyoti and Jugat d. Sangat (ii) Social aspects a. Langer b. Equality 4) Role of the Bhatts (5) Resume: Chapter 1: There are 9 parts of first chapter. In first part, we have defined the meaning of the Bhatt, here we find that Bhatt is derivative of bhrit (Hk`r) like ?Natt? the dancer from Nritt the dance. Bhrit means like Servant, Subordinate or Prisoner.