Bhagat Ramanand

Bhagat Ramanand Ji
Name :	Ramanand
Personal Details
Birth :	Late 14th Century at Allahabad, Uttar Pardesh
Joti Jot :	Late 15th Century at Benaras, Uttar Pardesh
Previous Faith :	Vaishnavism (Bairagi)
Family
Parents :	Bhoor Karam and Sushila
Brother/Sisters :	Not Recorded
Spouse :	-NA- (Renouncer)
Children :	-NA- (Renouncer)
Other Details
Bani in GGS:	1 Shabad in Basang Raag
Other Info:	Fight against Casteism, Reviver of Bairagi Sect

Bhagat Ramanand (Punjabi: ਰਾਮਾਨੰਦ ਜੀ), also known as Swami Ramanand, was a Gurmukh, poet, saint, and devotee whose compositions are included in the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of the Sikhs, now known as the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He is historically remembered as a Vaishnav saint and is often considered the reviver of the Bairagi sect, which later became known as the Ramanandi Sampradaya.

His bani (hymns) in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji reflects acceptance of Gurmat thought and emphasizes the realization of God within, beyond ritual worship.

Historical Facts about Bhagat Remanand in Guru Granth Sahib

Although Ramanand is popularly regarded as a Vaishnav saint, his bani preserved in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji reflects a departure from external Ram-bhakti towards Gurmat principles, such as the realization of God within, rejection of ritual idol worship, and liberation through the Guru’s Shabad. In this way, his hymn represents a bridge from Vaishnav traditions into the spiritual vision of Gurmat. One can study following hymn:

Bani of Bhagat Ramanand in Adi Granth Sahib

Page 1995

Gurmukhi

Translation

ਰਾਮਾਨੰਦ ਜੀ ਘਰੁ ੧ ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ ਕਤ ਜਾਈਐ ਰੇ ਘਰ ਲਾਗੋ ਰੰਗੁ ॥ ਮੇਰਾ ਚਿਤੁ ਨ ਚਲੈ ਮਨੁ ਭਇਓ ਪੰਗੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਏਕ ਦਿਵਸ ਮਨ ਭਈ ਉਮੰਗ ॥ ਘਸਿ ਚੰਦਨ ਚੋਆ ਬਹੁ ਸੁਗੰਧ ॥ ਪੂਜਨ ਚਾਲੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਠਾਇ ॥ ਸੋ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਬਤਾਇਓ ਗੁਰ ਮਨ ਹੀ ਮਾਹਿ ॥੧॥ ਜਹਾ ਜਾਈਐ ਤਹ ਜਲ ਪਖਾਨ ॥ ਤੂ ਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਹੈ ਸਭ ਸਮਾਨ ॥ ਬੇਦ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਸਭ ਦੇਖੇ ਜੋਇ ॥ ਊਹਾਂ ਤਉ ਜਾਈਐ ਜਉ ਈਹਾਂ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥੨॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮੈ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਤੋਰ ॥ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਕਲ ਬਿਕਲ ਭ੍ਰਮ ਕਾਟੇ ਮੋਰ ॥ ਰਾਮਾਨੰਦ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਰਮਤ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਸਬਦੁ ਕਾਟੈ ਕੋਟਿ ਕਰਮ ॥੩॥੧॥

Raamaanand Jee, First House: One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: Where should I go? My home is filled with bliss. My Innerself does not go out wandering. My mind has become crippled. ||1||Pause|| One day, a desire welled up in my mind. I ground up sandalwood, along with several fragrant oils. I went to Brahm(God's) place (Temple), and worshipped Him there. That God showed me the Divine Wisdom, within my own mind. ||1|| Wherever I go, I find water and stones. You are totally pervading and permeating in all. I have searched through all the Vedas and the Puraanas. I would go there, only if the Lord were not here. ||2|| I am a sacrifice to You, O True Divine Wisdom Giver. You have cut through all my confusion and doubt. Raamaanand's Lord and Master is the All-pervading Brahman (God). The Word of the Guru's Shabad eradicates the Karma (Actions) ||3||1||