Ramkali Sadu


Ramkali Sadh is a composition present in Guru [Granth Sahib] on ang 923/924, composed by Baba Sundar, in Ramkali Raga. The composition has 6 stanzas. Sadh literally means 'call'. This narration tells Sikh attitude towards physical death of a Gurmukh. It also narrates events of the succession of Gur Ram Das over Gur Amar Das.

Keso Gopal Pundit

Keso Gopal Pandit is a qualitative name used for a Sikh in Ramkali Sadu. Here "Pundit" is not singular, but plural. Following is the 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 the time of Guru Amar Dass. However, linguistically, experts agree 'Keso Gopal Pandit' refers to a learned scholar who has extensive knowledge and wisdom. In Gurmat, Gurmukhi have knowledge of Keso/Gopal. Others believe Guru Amar Das ji to be simply asking to invite 'such a learned scholar', who can read the sermon of the eternal lord, har har.