ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਆਪਣੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਬਖਸ਼ੇ
waheguru apne charnan vich niwas bakshe
The English phrase "rest in peace" can be expressed in Punjabi as ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਆਪਣੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਬਖਸ਼ੇ (waheguru apne charnan vich niwas bakshe).
ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਆਪਣੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਬਖਸ਼ੇ is used as a respectful prayer or an expression of sympathy when someone has passed away.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "May Waheguru grant residence at His feet".
How do you pronounce it?
waheguru apne charnan vich niwas bakshe
When do people say it?
This phrase reflects the Sikh concept of seeking spiritual refuge at the feet of the Divine (Waheguru).
Did you know?
- The term ਗੁਰੂ within the phrase is rooted in the concept of removing darkness, as 'gu' means darkness and 'ru' means light.
- In Punjabi culture, the concept of 'feet' ਚਰਨਾਂ in this phrase does not refer to physical feet, but to the lowest point of humility and total surrender to the Divine.
- The word ਵਿੱਚ for 'in' is a cognate of the Hindi word बीच, which means 'middle'.
Example conversation
Two friends talking about the passing of a relative.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਸਿਮਰਨ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੁੱਖ ਹੈ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਦਾਦਾ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਜਾਣ ਦਾ।Simran, mainu bahut dukh hai tuhade dada ji de jaan da.Simran, I am very sorry about the passing of your grandfather.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਸਭ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਔਖਾ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ।Dhanyavad Gurpreet, sab layi bahut aukha samay hai.Thank you Gurpreet, it is a very difficult time for everyone.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਆਪਣੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਬਖਸ਼ੇ।Waheguru apne charnan vich nivas bakshe.May God grant him a place at His feet.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਆਮਿਨ, ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਦੁਆ ਲਈ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ।Aameen, tuhadi dua layi dhanyavad.Amen, thank you for your prayer.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਨਿਵਾਸ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ, ਵਿੱਚ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
