ਪਾਧੜੀ ਛੰਦ ॥

Paadharhee Chhaand ॥

PADDHRAI STANZA

ਤਬ ਚਹੀ ਭੂਪ ਹਉਂ ਜਰੋਂ ਆਜ ॥

Taba Chahee Bhoop Hauna Jarona Aaja ॥

ਕੈ ਅਤਿਥਿ ਹੋਊਂ ਤਜ ਰਾਜ ਸਾਜ ॥

Kai Atithi Hoaoona Taja Raaja Saaja ॥

Then the king expressed this wish that either he would burn himself that day or forsaking his kingdom, he would go to the forest,

ਕੈ ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਜੈ ਕੈ ਕਰਹੋਂ ਉਚਾਰ ॥

Kai Garhi Jai Kai Karhona Auchaara ॥

ਮੈ ਦਿਜ ਆਯੋ ਨਿਜ ਕਰ ਸੰਘਾਰ ॥੩੬॥

Mai Dija Aayo Nija Kar Saanghaara ॥36॥

‘What will I say at home? That I am coming back after killing the Brahmin with my own hand ! 36.