First published in Adi Granth, 1604 Language Gurmukhi | Country India | |
Written Punjab, Mid 16th Century Subject(s) Physical Death vs Spiritual Death | ||
Ramkali Sadu (ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਸਦੁ) is a composition present in Guru Granth Sahib on page 923/924, composed by Baba Sundar, in Ramkali Raga. The composition has 6 stanzas. Sadu literally means Call (ਸੱਦਾ). This narration tells Sikh attitude towards physical death of a Gurmukh. It also narrates events of succession of Gur Ram Das over Gur Amar Das.
Keso Gopal Pundit
Keso Gopal Pandit (ਕੇਸੋ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਪੰਡਿਤ) is a qualitative name used for a Sikh in Ramkali Sadu. Here Pundit is not singular but plural. Following is stanza where this name is present:
ਕੇਸੋ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਸਦਿਅਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਕਥਾ ਪੜਹਿ ਪੁਰਾਣੁ ਜੀਉ ॥
Traditional commentators thought it to be some historical person during time of Guru Amar Dass. Linguistically, Keso Gopal Pandit is interpreted as, A Pundit have wisdom of Keso and Gopal are known as Keso Gopal Pundit. In Gurmat, Gurmukhi have knowledge of Keso/Gopal.