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In Sufi & Bhakti prose and poetry, 'The Universe' goes by hundreds of names like 'Khuda', 'Krishna', 'Allah', 'Bhagwan', 'Parameshwar', 'Akal Purukh', 'Tripurari', and so on. In English translations, the names are 'God', 'The Cosmos', 'The Infinite', 'The Almighty', 'The Ultimate Power', 'The Lord', 'The Master', 'The Mystery', and so on.
Sufi & Bhakti poets also emphasize that the name by which we refer to 'the Universe' is not important. What matters is that we understand and practice 'submission' or 'acceptance'.
Koi Bole Ram Ram, Koi Khudaye
A composition that bring out the message very well: Koi Bole Ram Ram, Koi Khudaye by Guru Nanak.
Translation:
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Koi Bole Ram Ram (some say 'Ram Ram'), Koi Khudaye (some say 'Khuda'). Koi Seve Gosaiya (some serve Him as 'Gosain'), Koi Allahe (some serve Him as 'Allah').
Kaaran Karam Kareem (He is the cause, He is the doer and He is generous), Kirpa Dhaar Raheem (He showers grace and mercy upon us)
- Koi Nhave Teerath (some pilgrims bathe at holy places), Koi Hajj Jaye (some go on pilgrimage to Mecca). Koi Kare Pooja (some devotedly worship), Koi Sir Nivaye (some bow their heads).
- Koi Padhe Bed (some study the Vedas), Koi Kateb (some study the Quran). Koi Odhe Neel (some wear blue), Koi Suped (some wear white).
- Koi Kahe Turak (some call themselves Muslim), Koi Kahe Hindu (some call themselves Hindu). Koi Baachhe Bisht (some yearn for paradise), Koi Surgindu (some long for heaven).
- Kaho Nanak (says Nanak), Jin Hukum Pachhaata (the one who understands / accepts the Will of God). Prabh Sahib Ka Tin Bhed Jaata (understands the mystery / secrets of God).
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