THE HISTORY OF BHATT NAL

[ THE HISTORY OF     BHATT NAL ]

Bhatt Nal – A Devotional Poet of the Guru’s Glory

Bhatt Nal (also spelled Bhattan Nalh) was one of the eleven Bhatt poets whose verses are included in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the holy scripture of Sikhism. These Bhatts were learned Brahmins who came to the Sikh Gurus seeking truth and spiritual fulfillment, and became deeply devoted followers.

( Life and Devotion )

Bhatt Nal lived during the time of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs.

A scholar by background, he was spiritually transformed by the divine light of the Sikh Gurus. His poetry reflects both intellectual depth and spiritual realization, praising the Gurus not as mere teachers, but as divine beings.

Contribution to Guru Granth Sahib

One Swayya (a poetic verse) by Bhatt Nal is included in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, under Raag Ramkali, in the section known as Bhatt Bani.

In this verse, he offers deep praise of the Guru’s spiritual greatness, declaring that the Guru alone can dispel the darkness of ego and illusion.

( Themes in His Poetry )

The Guru as the destroyer of ignorance and ego.

The belief that the Guru is the path to union with God. Humility, surrender, and love for the Guru as the highest form of devotio

( Legacy )

Although Bhatt Nal contributed just one verse, its spiritual power is significant. His words reflect total devotion and faith in the Guru, and his message continues to resonate with Sikhs today. He is remembered as a poet who saw divinity in the Guru and used his poetry as a tool of devotion.

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***Jeetu Gill ***