Sidh Gosti

Sidh Gosti
ਸਿਧ ਗੋਸਟਿ
by Guru Nanak
Depiction of Guru Nanak and Mardana in-dialogue with Siddhas in Achal Batala. Painting is from the B-40 Janamsakhi manuscript completed in 1733.
Original titleRamkali Mahalla 1, Sidh Gosti
WrittenAchal Batala, Mid 16th Century
First published inAdi Granth, 1604
CountryIndia
LanguageSadhu Bhasha
Subject(s)Religious Discussion
Genre(s)Sikhi
FormRaag
MeterRamkali
Lines73 Stanzas
Pages938/946
Preceded byDakhani Oankaru (ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਦਖਣੀ ਓਅੰਕਾਰੁ )
Followed byRamkali Ki Vaar M3 (ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਕੀ ਵਾਰ ਮਹਲਾ ੩)

Sidh Gosti (Punjabi: ਸਿਧ ਗੋਸਟਿ, pronunciation: [sɪdh ɡosʈ], sidha gōsaṭi, lit. discourse with Siddhas), also spelled as Sidh Goshti, Sidh Gosht, or Sidh Gosat, is a famous spiritual interfaith dialogue[1] between Guru Nanak and Nath Siddhas.[2] The composition is present from Ang 938 to 946 in the Adi Granth.[3][4] The composition has 73 stanzas,[5] written in Ramkali Raga. Prominent Sidh and Naths present during discussion were Charpatnath, Bhangarnath and Loharipa.[6] The popular belief is that this discourse happened at Achal Batala.[7] Other than that Guru Nanak had discourses with Sidhas at various places mainly at Gorakhmatta, Achal Batala and Mount Meru. The discussion explains the differences of Gurmat with Yoga.[8]

  1. ^ Knitter, Paul F. (2005). The Myth of Religious Superiority: Multifaith Explorations of Religious Pluralism. Orbis Books. ISBN 9781608332069.
  2. ^ Rattan, Mohan Singh (1989). Sidh Gosti-ik sarab pakhi adhyan. Lahore Book Shop.
  3. ^ Singh, Prithi Pal (Jan 1, 2006). The History of Sikh Gurus. Lotus Press. p. 16.
  4. ^ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਸਿਧ ਗੋਸਟਿ: Guru Granth Sahib: Page 938/946:
  5. ^ Kapoor, Sukhbir (Jan 1, 2005). Guru Granth Sahib - An Advance Study Volume-I. Hemkunt Press. p. 118.
  6. ^ Loharipa Yogi Pleads: Sidh gosti: Farser, George S. (Jan 1, 2000). Selections from the Sacred Writings of the Sikhs. Orient Blackswan. p. 100.
  7. ^ The Sikh Review, Volume 41, Issues 469-480. Sikh Cultural Centre. 1993. p. 14.
  8. ^ Nihang, Dharam Singh (1996). Sahij Samadhi Banaam Sunn Samadhi. Sachkhoj Academy. p. 3.