Varan Bhai Gurdas is the name given to the 40 Varan (Chapters) of writing by Bhai Gurdas ji. Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, referred to them as the, “Key to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib” . Bhai Gurdas was a first cousin of Mata Bhani, mother of Guru Arjan Dev. He was the first scribe of Guru Granth Sahib and a scholar of great repute. From his work it's clear that he had mastery of various Indian languages and had studied many ancient Indian religious scriptures. The following is a quote from this collection of pauris: – Varan Bhai Gurdas (Vaar 20, Pauri 15)