jai te gang. The Victory Mantra that invokes the power of the sword. This shabad brings strength, courage and inspiration. It is said to cut through your karma, erase negativity with the strength of an invincible sword and bring any person courage, grit and self-esteem, no matter what forces are at play.
transliteration / translation.
ਖਗ ਖੰਡ ਬਿਹੰਡੰ ਖਲ ਦਲ ਖੰਡੰ ਅਤਿ ਰਣ ਮੰਡੰ ਬਰ ਬੰਡੰ ॥ Khag khand bihandan khal dal khandan at ran mandan bar bandan The sword breaks through and cuts down the demons of the mind and body. This beautiful and powerful weapon adorns the battlefield of life.
ਭੁਜ ਦੰਡ ਅਖੰਡੰ ਤੇਜ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਅਮੰਡੰ ਭਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੰ ॥ Bhuj dandh akhandan tej parchandan jot amandan bhaan prabhan It is as an extension of the arm, unbreakable, terribly fast, it’s awesome splendor overshadows even the sun.
ਸੁਖ ਸੰਤਾ ਕਰਣੰ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਦਰਣੰ ਕਿਲਬਿਖ ਹਰਣੰ ਅਸਿ ਸਰਣੰ ॥ Sukh santaa karnang durman darning kilbikh harnang as sarnang It protects the peace and happiness of the saints and destroys any powerful negative energy. It has erased the negativity and guilt that I carry. I seek its refuge.
ਜੈ ਜੈ ਜਗ ਕਾਰਣ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਉਬਾਰਣ ਮਮ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਰਣ ਜੈ ਤੇਗੰ ॥੨॥ Jai jai jag kaaran srist ubaaran mam pratipaaran jai tegang Praise, praise be to the great doer of the world, savior of the creation, my great protector, praise be to the sword!
