| Sad(h)/ਸਦੁ | |
| Author: | Baba Sundar ji |
| Original Title: | Ramkali Sadh, Sidh Gosti |
| Original Title Lang: | Gurmukhi |
| Written: | Punjab, Mid 16th Century |
| First: | Adi Granth, 1604 |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Gurmukhi |
| Subject: | Physical Death vs Spiritual Death |
| Genre: | Religion |
| Meter: | Ramkali |
| Lines: | 6 Stanzas |
| Angs: | 923/924 |
| Preceded By: | Ramkali Mahalla 3 Anand (ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ਅਨੰਦੁ) |
| Followed By: | Ramkali Mahalla 5 Chantt (ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਛੰਤ) |
Ramkali Sadh (ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਸਦੁ) is a composition present in Guru Granth Sahib on ang 923/924, composed by Baba Sundar,[1] in Ramkali Raga. The composition has 6 stanzas. Sadh literally means Call (ਸੱਦਾ).[2] This narration tells Sikh attitude towards physical death of a Gurmukh.[3] It also narrates events of succession of Gur Ram Das over Gur Amar Das.[4]
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.[5] However, linguistically, experts agree 'Keso Gopal Pandit' refers to a learned scholar (Pundit) who has extensive knowledge and wisdom.[6] In Gurmat, Gurmukhi have knowledge of Keso/Gopal. Others believe Guru Amar Das ji to be simply asking to invite 'such a learned scholar(s)', who can read the sermon of the eternal lord, har har.