JUP, SO DAR, SOHILA - in ENGLISH | Gurbani in English
All is One
JUP, SO DAR, SOHILA
INTRODUCTION
Gurbani (the words of universal enlightenment) is an ocean of
Divine Wisdom. It is not meant for ritualistic reading. Rather,
it is meant to study and implement to bring positive
transformation within the self. All of Gurbani is poetic, and
that's why it becomes complicated if we read the literal
translations. To understand the message of Gurbani, the
literal translation of the words has been deliberately avoided
in this present book. Our effort is to present the core
message of each line for the readers. Remember: no one in
the past, present, or future can claim that their interpretation
of Gurbani is final and the correct one. We acknowledge this
in our humble effort. We are presenting you whatever we
have understood up to this point of time. Let's study the
Guru's teachings and implement them in our lives.
Well Wishes to All.
All is One.
Bhai Inderjit Singh Goraya
“ikOankaar sat naam karataa purakh nirabhau niravair akaal
moorat ajoonee saibha(n) gur prasaadh ||”
“This composition is usually called the ‘Mool Mantra’.
Mantra in Sikhi is never a set of words which when chanted
for certain times brings some outer miracles. In Sikhi,
Mantar is the teachings/wisdom of the Guru. The whole
Gurbani is Mantra, internalizing and implementing it in life
results in Oneness with the Divine within.
So, Mool Mantra consists of the basic tenets of Gurmat or
the basic principles of Guru’s wisdom. Guruji provides us the
precious principles regarding the Godly Virtues in the Mool
Mantra which serves the following aims-
- To define/realise God with these Virtues.
- As God lives in us, we internalize these Godly Virtues to
merge in it.
- To use Mool Mantra as the foundation/reference
principle to understand the real message of Gurbani.
That’s why the Mool Mantra is found 568 times in Guru
Granth Sahib, so we must keep it in mind while we read and
study Gurbani.
Note: Mool Mantar is not part of Jap Bani or any other bani.
It is an independent composition and as said above Mool
Mantar is the reference to understand each and every
shabad of Gurbani and that’s why it comes again and again
in Guru Granth Sahib.
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“ikOankaar”
One God who is equally present in all. One in all, and all in
One. He is not present only in some special body, place, or
time. One God is present in all, at all places, and, at all times.
“sat naam”
His primal virtue is His Eternal Existence. He is forever. He is the
life in all. Life within us is the virtue of His existence.
“karataa purakh”
He is the Creator. And is residing in its own creation. The
Creative power in all living beings is His virtue.
“nirabhau”
Neither does he fear nor instill fear.
“niravair”
He is devoid of enmity. Neither He hates nor takes sides
with someone against others.
“akaal moorat”
He is beyond time. Unlike the physical world, He never
changes or ends with time.
“ajoonee”
He never comes in Birth. God is never incarnated. He never
had parents. He is not a person.
“saibha(n)”
He is not created by someone else. He never needs support
from someone else. He is on His own.
“gur prasaadh ||”
Only through Guru’s wisdom by internalizing these Godly
virtues we can know and be One with God.
“jap II”
The name of the composition/bani ahead is ‘Jup’. Jup here
means the process of contemplating the teachings of the
Guru as contained in the bani Jup, and implementing them in
life.
“aadh sach jugaadh sach ||
hai bheesach naanak hosee bhee sach ||1||”
This is the first shloka of Jup Bani. Jup has two shlokas, one
in the beginning and one at the end. There are 38
Pauris/Stanzas. This first shloka means - God is with us all
the while since our beginning/conception. He is with us
now, and will always be throughout our existence.
“sochai sochnahoviee je sochee lakh vaar ||”
We can wash our body a hundred thousand times at holy
pilgrimages, but can't be pure as the filth of mind never goes
with outer bathing.
“chupai chupnahoviee je lai rahaa liv taar ||”
We may sit long in silent meditation but the inner chaos
never goes away with this outer act.
bhukhiaa bhukhnautaree je ba(n)naa pureeaa bhaar ||
We may gather heaps of outer material but our mind can
never be satisfied with these outer achievements
sahas siaanapaa lakh hoh ta ik na chalai naal ||
All our outer cleverness/pretenses fail on the path to
become really pure from within
kiv sachiaaraa hoiee aai kiv koo Rai tu Tai paal ||
Then, how can we become pure/enlightened from within?
How to get rid of the inner malice?
hukam rajaiee chalanaa naanak likhiaa naal ||4||
When we live according to the Inner Divine/Conscience,
only then do we become pure from within
hukamee hovan aakaar hukam na kahiaa jaiee ||
When we follow the inner Divine we create a whole new
self. The power/beauty of that Inner Voice/Conscience
cannot be put in words.
hukamee hovan jeea hukam milai vaddiaaiee ||
When we follow that Inner Divine we get a whole new life
within. We absorb in the glorious Divine virtues when we
follow that inner Divine voice.
hukamee utam neech hukamlikh dhukh sukh paie'eeh ||
Those who live according to the Divine within rise towards
inner happiness. When we fail to heed it we fall towards
inner suffering.
eikanaa hukamee bakhasees
ik hukamee sadhaa bhavaie'eeh ||
T who live in submission to the Inner Divine are always
blessed within. When we fail to live that Hukam our mind
keeps on wandering in vain
hukamai a(n)dhar sabh ko ~ baahar hukam na koi ||
All our inner achievements come by following the inner
voice of God/Conscience. Nothing good comes by
disobeying it.
naanak hukamai je bujhai ta haumai kahai na koi ||2||
If we start following the Inner Divine, our mind will stop
falling into a malicious ego.
gaavai kotaan hovai kisai taan ||
Those who follow the Inner Voice (Hukam) of
God/Conscience receive the Divine power within, and their
lives reflect that Divine force
gaavai ko dhaat jaanai neesaan ||
Those who follow the Inner Divine, their lives reflect the
Divine Virtues (gifts of the Hukam) as the indicators/signs of
the path towards Inner Purity
Tea we esnrdior we i
gaavai ko gun vaddiaaieeaa chaar ||
They exercise Divine Virtues and the glory of positive
transformation of character
gaavai ko vidhiaa vikham veechaar ||
They imbibe in the realization of the Inner Divine which is
claimed incomprehensible by others
gaavai ko saaj kare tan kheh ||
Those who live in Divine Hukam, they chisel out a beautiful
pure mind. And dust out the malice from within
gaavai ko jeea lai fir dheh ||
Submitting to the inner Lord, they receive the understanding
about inner purity and then pass this wisdom to their mind-
intellect-consciousness
gaavai ko jaapai dhisai dhoor ||
They realise the Lord within who was considered far away
gaavai ko vekhai haadharaa hadhoor ||
One who lives in the Divine Hukam observes the Lord very
near.
kathanaa kathee na aavai toT ||
ing and exercising the inner voice of the Lord they
remain with no shortage/shortcomings
kath kath kathee koTee koT koT ||
As they keep on internalizing and living in the Hukam the
Divine virtues in them grow manifold
dhedhaa dhe laidhe thak paeh ||
The Lord within keeps on providing us with wisdom for a
pure self, and the mind who receives/follows it ultimately
gives up wandering.
jugaa juga(n)tar khaahee khaeh ||
Such a mind keeps on internalizing the Divine Wisdom to
transform from inner impurities to real purity.
hukamee hukam chalaae raahu ||
When we make our mind to follow the path as shown by the
Inner Divine
naanak vigasai veparavaahu ||3||
Our mind lives in bliss leaving behind all Fears-Worries-
Anxieties.
saachaa saahib saachnai bhaakhiaa bhaau apaar ||
he merciful Lord with its eternal wisdom keeps on guiding
us with love
aakheh ma(n)geh dhehdheh dhaat kare dhaataar ||
whenever we ask for any assistance/way-out, the Inner Lord
provides us with understanding and solutions
fer k agai rakheeaai jit dhisai dharabaar ||
We must turn our mind from vices to the Inner Divine so
that we face the seat of the Lord within always
muhau k bolan boleeaai jit sun dhare piaar ||
Our mind shall have such conversation with the inner Lord
with which we develop love with the Lord within
a(n)mirat velaasach naau vaddiaaiee veechaar ||
We must make our time/life immortal (not dying in vices) y
internalizing the glorious Divine Virtues
karamee aavai kapara nadharee mokh dhuaar ||
The virtues with which we earn true respect and get free
from the inner malice
nanak evaijaaneeaai sabh aape sachiaar ||4||
y doing so everything within us turns truthful/pure (alike
as the Lord)
aime safe oaista de il
thaapiaa na jai keetaa na hoi ||
No one can establish or make us truthful/pure from outside
aape aap nira(n)jan soi ||
This happens only when we submit to the inner Divine and
free ourselves from the inner malice
jinseviaa tin paiaa maan ||
Those who serve (follow) the Inner Divine they are blessed
with the glory of being truthful
naanak gaaveeaai gunee nidhaan ||
This is the way how our life should sing/exercise the Hukam
to receive the treasure of Divine Virtues
gaaveeaai suneeaai man rakheeaai bhaau ||
As we sing/live those virtues our mind develops love for
them
eyudds Ayu ds we I
dhukh parahar sukh ghar lai jai ||
WwW: t rid of the sufferings (brought upon by the vices), and
in comes joy and peace (with virtues like contentment and
patience)
gurmukh naadha(n) gurmukh vedha(n)
gurmukh rahiaa samaiee ||
That Divine Guru within us guides us, and
practicing/implementing it we merge in it
gurieesar gurgorakhbaramaa gur paarabatee maiee ||
That inner voice of Guru/Wisdom nurtures us, protects us
from vices, creates beauty/purity in us, and helps us
overcome vices
je haujaanaa aakhaanaahee kahanaa kathan na jaiee ||
If we think that we can overcome vices with our worldly
wise mind then remember that egoist intellect will lead us
nowhere
guraa ik dheh bujhaiee ||
So, we must ask for this understanding from the Guru within
sabhanaa jeeaa kaa ik dhaataa so mai visar na jaiee ||5||
that | should always remember (submit to) the Lord who
provides (guides) in His Divine Hukam everything outside
and inside me.
teerath naavaa jetisbhaavaa vinbhaane k nai karee ||
If we are becoming what our Inner Lord likes us to be, then
it is a real pilgrimage. If not, what will we get bathing at
outer Holy Places/pilgrimages?
jetee siraTh upaiee vekhaa vinkaramaa k milai liee ||
The world/creation full of beauty and purity we are seeking
within us, cannot be obtained without accepting/exercising
the Divine Hukam
mat vich ratan javaahar maanik jeik gur kee sikh sunee ||
Just by listening/accepting the advice of the Inner Guru we
can fill our intellect with the pearls/treasure of Divine
Wisdom
guraa ik dheh bujhaiee ||
So we must ask for this understanding from the Guru within
sabhanaa jeeaa kaa ik dhaataa so mai visar na jaiee ||6||
that | should always remember (submit to) the Lord who
provides (guides) in His Divine Hukam everything outside
and inside me.
je jug chaare aarajaa hor dhasoonee hoi ||
If we improve all the stages of our thought process with
Guru's wisdom, our inner beauty will grow manifold
navaa kha(n)ddaa vich jaaneeaai naal chalai sabh koi ||
If every part of our consciousness exercises divine Wisdom
then all of them will accompany us toward inner
truthfulness/purity
cha(n)gaa naau rakhai kai jas keerat jag lei ||
If we place that Beautiful virtue of living in Divine Hukam in
our hearts, then we receive real recognition in our inner
world.
je tis nadharnaaaviee ta vaat na puchhai ke ||
But if our focus is not towards this development then we
will fail to ask the way to become truthful/pure from the
Inner guru
keeTaa a(n)dhar keeT kardhosee dhos dhare||
And the blame for the continuous fall of our intellect will be
on us only
naanak niragun gun kare gunava(n)tiaa gun dhe ||
So, we must heed to the Inner Divine to encourage our evil
mind to absorb in virtues, and not stop improving while
practicing virtues.
tehaa koi nasujhiee jtis gun koi kare ||7||
There is no one outside who can make our evil mind walk on
this path. (This is our inner journey)
suniaai sidh peer sur naath ||
Listening (Surrendering) to the inner voice of the Lord we
get perfection, higher consciousness, divine virtues and
power to be own master
suniaai dharat dhaval aakaas ||
Listening to the inner divine provides wisdom to support the
mind to rise high and vast in thoughts (like the vast sky)
suniaai dheep loa paataal ||
Listening to the inner divine provides the light of wisdom to
mind fallen very low in ignorance and vices
suniaai poh na sakai kaal ||
Listening to the inner divine the mind does not die
(indulgence to the point of no return) in vices
Sea sas" Ae fear il
naanak bhagataa sadhaa vigaas ||
One who listens/submits to the inner divine lives in eternal
bliss within
suniaai dhookh paap kaa naas ||8||
By listening to the inner divine the mind gets rid of all evil
and the sufferings born out of those evil thoughts.
suniaai ieesar baramaa i(n)dh ||
Listening to the inner divine we get the power to create a
newer/pure self, nourish it with virtues, and rule our own
self
suniaai mukh saalaahan ma(n)dh ||
Listening to the inner voice of Satguru, the mind leaves the
path of malice and returns towards divine virtues
suniaai jog jugat tan bhedh ||
Listening to the inner divine we learn the way to merge in
the Lord within
suniaai saasat simirat vedh ||
Listening/submitting to the inner divine we gather that true
wisdom which assists us in living truthful/pure
naanak bhagataa sadhaa vigaas ||
One who listens/submits to the inner divine lives in eternal
bliss within
suniaai dhookh paap kaa naas ||9||
By listening to the inner divine the mind gets rid of all evil
and the sufferings born out of those evil thoughts.
suniaai sat sa(n)tokh giaan ||
Listening to the inner divine we learn the way to live in truth
and contentment/abundance
suniaai aThasaTh kaa isanaan ||
ing to our inner Guru we bathe in the real pilgrimage
(of Divine Wisdom) within
suniaai paR paR paaveh maan ||
Listening to the Inner Guru we analyze/discover our own
mind to receive the real glory of becoming pure within
suniaai laagai sahaj dhiaan ||
Listening to the Inner Divine the mind focuses on the Inner
Lord in continuous composure
naanak bhagataa sadhaa vigaas ||
One who listens/submits to the inner Divine lives in eternal
bliss within
suniaai dhookh paap kaa naas ||10||
By listening to the Inner divine the mind gets rid of all evil
and the sufferings born out of those evil thoughts.
suniaai saraa gunaa ke gaeh ||
Listening to the inner Divine we realise the multitudes of
Divine virtues within
suniaai sekh peer paatisaeh ||
istening/Submitting to the Inner Divine we grow rich and
powerful in Divine Virtues
suniaai a(n)dhe paaveh raahu ||
Listening to the Inner Divine the mind blinded in vices finds
real path/clarity in life
suniaai haath hovai asagaahu ||
Listening to the inner Divine our mind finds the support of
Divine Wisdom in the ocean of vices
naanak bhagataa sadhaa vigaas ||
One who listens/submits to the inner Divine lives in eternal
bliss within
suniaai dhookh paap kaa naas ||11|
By listening to the Inner divine the mind gets rid of all evil
and the sufferings born out of those evil thoughts.
ma(n)ne kee gat kahee na jai ||
The liberation obtained by internalizing the Hukam/wisdom
can not be obtained with mere talks
je ko kahai pichhai pachhutai ||
If someone talks about achieving it with words will
regret/fail
ade BAGH d fered il
kaagadh kalam na likhanahaar ||
This inner liberation (from malice) cannot be achieved by
writing books on wisdom
ma(n)ne kaa beh karan veechaar ||
One who accepts the inner voice of the Lord, his mind
focuses on the words of wisdom
aaisaa naam nira(n)jan hoi ||
The message of the Inner divine is so pious
jeko ma(n)njaanai man koi ||12||
Whosoever accepts it in his/her mind liberates self from all
the malice of vices
ma(n)nai surat hovai man budh ||
Accepting the divine Hukam we learn to take care of our
minds and intellect
ma(n)nai sagal bhavan kee sudh ||
ing the inner divine we understand/realise whole of
the inner world (of thoughts)
ma(n)nai muh choTaa naa khai ||
Accepting the Inner Divine we are no more plundered by
the vices
ma(n)nai jam kai saath na jai ||
Accepting the Divine Hukam we leave the companionship of
vices
aaisaa naam nira(n)jan hoi ||
The message of the Inner divine is so pious
jeko ma(n)njaanai man koi ||13||
Whosoever accepts it in his/her mind liberates self from all
ma(n)nai maarag Thaak na pai ||
Accepting the command of the Inner divine we face no
obstacles in the path to inner purity
ma(n)nai pat siau paragaT jai ||
Accepting the Inner Divine we stand in honor before the
Lord within
ma(n)nai mag na chalai pa(n)th ||
Accepting the Inner Divine we leave practicing pretentious
and empty outer rituals
ma(n)nai dharam setee sanaba(n)dh ||
Accepting the Inner Divine we establish relationships with
righteousness within
aaisaa naam nira(n)jan hoi ||
The message of the Inner divine is so pious
jeko ma(n)njaanai man koi ||14|
Whosoever accepts it in his/her mind liberates self from all
the malice of vices
ma(n)nai paaveh mokh dhuaar ||
Accepting the Inner divine we find the path to inner
liberation in Divine Wisdom
ma(n)nai paravaarai saadhaar ||
the Inner Divine we purify/emancipate the whole
of our inner family - mind, intellect, consciousness
ma(n)nai tarai taare gur sikh ||
Accepting the Inner Divine we get rid of vices and save the
whole of our thought processes from vices too
ma(n)nai naanak bhaveh na bhikh ||
Accepting the inner Divine we leave desiring happiness and
liberation in outer accomplishments
aaisaa naam nira(n)jan hoi ||
The message of the Inner divine is so pious
jeko ma(n)njaanai man koi ||15||
Whosoever accepts it in his/her mind liberates self from all
the malice of vices
pa(n)ch paravaan pa(n)ch paradhaan ||
The mind that listens to and accepts the Inner Divine is truly
enlightened. It is acknowledged by Lord within and becomes
able to lead us to truthfulness/purity
pa(n)che paaveh dharageh maan ||
an enlightened mind receives the glory of being
lessed with Divine Virtues at the court of the Inner Lord
pa(n)che soheh dhar raajaan ||
The enlightened mind (the inner king of our senses) stands
adorned with divine virtues at the place/seat of the Inner
Lord
pa(n)chaa kaa gur ek dhiaan ||
The enlightened mind is always focused on the wisdom of
Inner Guru
je ko kahai karai veechaar ||
Whosoever practices/internalizes the Divine Hukam
karate kai karanai naahee sumaar ||
Realizes that all this enormous blessing (of enlightenment
through wisdom) comes from the Lord within
dhaual dharam dhiaa kaa poot ||
The enlightened mind develops compassion on our inner
state, and that compassion gives birth to an urge to support
the inner life with Divine wisdom
sa(n)tokh thaap rakhiaajin soot ||
Divine wisdom provides the inner self with
contentment/patience which helps the mind stay on track
on the path to truthfulness/purity
je ko bujhai hovai sachiaar ||
When someone internalizes and implements such wisdom in
the inner self, he/she becomes truthful/pure within
dhavalai upar ketaa bhaar ||
This compassion on the inner state happens only when we
realise how much our consciousness is burdened with the
vices
dharatee hor parai hor hor ||
Not just one, there are multitudes of the expanse of
vices/evil within us
tis te bhaar talai kavan jor ||
What support have we sought against all this inner burden?
(None). That's why the mind keeps on wavering/wandering
in worries, fears and anxieties
jeea jaat ra(n)gaa ke naav ||
We live and die numerous high and low different kinds of
lives within
sabhanaa likhiaa vuRee kalaam ||
The enlightened mind continuously engraves/implements
Divine wisdom on the inner self for its transformation
eh lekhaa likh jaanai koi ||
Whosoever learns how to bring this change within
lekhaa likhiaa ketaa hoi ||
His/her inner world keeps on growing magnificent in Divine
Virtues
ketaataan suaalih roop ||
The power of Virtues shapes the Divine beauty in their inner
self
ketee dhaat jaanai kauan koot ||
o one has the power to estimate how much are they being
blessed with virtues from the Lord with
keetaa pasaau eko Kavaau ||
This whole magnificently beautiful expanse of inner growth
happens only by one act - Heeding to the voice of the Inner
Lord
tis te hoe lakh dhareeaau ||
This one act of heeding the Hukam creates vast rivers/flows
of divine wisdom in our whole inner being
kudharat kavan kahaa veechaar ||
Such incomprehensible is the nature of Hukam/Vision of the
Inner Divine
vaariaa na jaavaa ek vaar ||
All we can do is surrender to it till the last of our entirety
jo tudh bhaavai saiee bhalee kaar ||
And believe that whatever our Inner Lord desires from us is
best/beneficial to implement in our lives
too sadhaa salaamat nira(n)kaar ||16||
e must preserve that (focus on the) pious Lord within by
accepting His command.
asa(n)kh jap asa(n)kh bhaau ||
Our vision rises with the implementation of Divine Wisdom,
and we realise that we have endless power to execute both
good and evil. Such an enlightened mind realizes that within
me is limitless power to focus and love
asa(n)kh poojaa asa(n)kh tap taau ||
Endless power resides within the mind to worship
(surrender to thoughts), and the mind has limitless power to
undertake hardships for any cause
asa(n)kh gara(n)th mukh vedh paaTh ||
There is limitless power within me to read/study/learn any
kind of knowledge
asa(n)kh jog manraheh udhaas ||
My mind has enormous power to detach itself from
distractions for any specific purpose
asa(n)kh bhagat gun giaan veechaar
ve limitless ability to realise and implement Divine
Virtues
asa(n)kh satee asa(n)kh dhaataar ||
My mind has enormous capacity to adopt good Divine
character, and leave selfishness to exercise sharing
asa(n)kh soor muh bhakh saar ||
| have limitless power within me to face any kind of
challenge
asa(n)kh mon liv lai taar ||
A mind devoted to the Divine Hukam/Vision realizes that
there is endless power within me to sit focused and calm
kudharat kavan kahaa veechaar ||
Such incomprehensible is the nature of Hukam/Vision of the
Inner Divine
vaariaa na jaavaa ek vaar ||
All we can do is surrender to it till the last of our entirety
jo tudh bhaavai saiee bhalee kaar ||
lieve that whatever our Inner Lord desires from us is
best/beneficial to implement in our lives
too sadhaa salaamat nira(n)kaar ||17||
We must preserve that (focus on the) pious Lord within by
accepting His command.
asa(n)kh moorakh a(n)dh ghor ||
The enlightened mind realizes that | have limitless vices to
act in foolishness towards the blinding evil deeds
asa(n)kh chor haraamakhor ||
Within me, there are countless habits of cheating/stealing
asa(n)kh amarkarjaeh jor||
Within me, | have countless evil abilities to betray/deceive
asa(n)kh galavadd hatiaa kamaeh ||
Within me are countless vices in which | kill/suppress the
goodness in me
asa(n)kh paapee paap kar jaeh ||
Within me are countless sins/evil thoughts in which |
commit the crimes of not heeding the Inner Divine
asa(n)kh kooRiaar kooRe firaeh ||
Within me is my mind filled with endless malice
continuously executing evil
asa(n)kh malechh mal bhakh khaeh ||
Within me are countless vices that engage me in evil and
suffer in them
asa(n)kh ni(n)dhak sir kareh bhaar ||
Within me are countless thoughts that make me disrespect
the Inner Divine, and gather the burden of vices on my
consciousness
naanak neech kahai veechaar ||
A mind devoted to the Divine Hukam realizes that | live
lowly in vices, and | must heed the Inner Divine to rise from
here
vaariaa na jaavaa ek vaar ||
All we can do is surrender to it till the last of our entirety
jo tudh bhaavai saiee bhalee kaar ||
And believe that whatever our Inner Lord desires from us is
best/beneficial to implement in our lives
~ too sadhaa salaamat nira(n)kaar ||18||
We must preserve that (focus on the) pious Lord within by
accepting His command.
asa(n)kh naav asa(n)kh thaav ||
The enlightened mind realizes that there are countless seats
of the Lord within and without, and every part of this whole
creation, in and out is governed by the laws of the Lord
aga(n)m aga(n)m asa(n)kh loa ||
One who internalizes Divine Hukam realizes that the
creation inside and outside of me has multitudes of
layers/expanse
asa(n)kh kaheh © sir bhaar hoi ||
Countless times my mind remains with regrets/failure when
trying to comprehend the creation
akharee naam akharee saalaeh ||
There is nothing beyond the Hukam/order and glory of the
Lord
mast famre als ae wv Il
akharee giaan geet gun gaeh ||
And there is no parallel to such a mind which
internalizes/implements the wisdom derived from the
glorious Hukam
akharee likhan bolan baan ||
The enlightened mind practices the good constructive
thoughts
akharaa sir sa(n)jog vakhaan ||
Heeding to the Inner Divine it writes/achieves the beautiful
fate of Oneness with the inner Divine
jinehlikhe tis sir naeh ||
One who absorbs Divine Virtues while following the Hukam,
gets rid of the load of vices from its consciousness
jiv furamaae tiv tiv paeh ||
As it exercises Divine virtues it receives more virtues
jetaakeetaa tetaa naau ||
And even after receiving these virtues, it knows that this
wonderful transformation is the blessing of the Divine
Hukam
vin naavai naahee ko thaau ||
There is no reinforcement other than Divine Hukam to bring
the mind to rest
kudharat kavan kahaa veechaar ||
Such marvelous is the nature/efficacy of the Inner Divine
vaariaa na jaavaa ek vaar ||
The mind can only be a sacrifice (to be in a complete
submission) to such Divine within
jo tudh bhaavai saiee bhalee kaar ||
And-develops the faith that whatever the Inner Divine
desires/plans for me, is best for me.
too sadhaa salaamat nira(n)kaar ||19||
O dear mind! You should always uphold/preserve the pious
Hukam (voice of the Inner Divine)
bhareeaai hath pair tan dheh ||
When our body gets dirty
paanee dhotai utaras kheh ||
We wash it away with water
moot paleetee kapaR hoi ||
When the clothes get dirty
dhe saaboon lieeaai oh dhoi ||
We wash them with soap
bhareeaai mat paapaa kai sa(n)g ||
My mind-intellect is filled with malice
oh dhopai naavai kai ra(n)g ||
This malice goes away only by heeding to the Inner Divine
pu(n)nee paapee aakhan naeh ||
We can not be good or bad by mere talks
kar kar karanaa likh lai jaahu ||
Whatever (good or bad) we exercise in our inner thoughts,
we create our reality like that
aape beej aape hee khaahu ||
Whatever (good or evil) we sow in the soil of our mind,
becomes the food for our consciousness/values
naanak hukamee aavahu jaahu ||20||
These earned values lead us to inner joys and sufferings as
per the Divine Hukam
teerath tap dhiaa dhat dhaan ||
We may go to pilgrimages and do charity out of some
compassion
je kopaavai til kaa maan||
But these outer rituals bring very little and temporary
oodness (because nothing changed within)
suniaa ma(n)niaa man keetaa bhaau ||
But when we start listening and accepting the inner voice of
conscience and develop that love/faith in it
a(n)taragat teerath mal naau ||
We create a pilgrimage within us where our mind
continuously bathes to become pure of all malice
sabh guntere mai naahee koi ||
Such mind realizes that the Inner Lord is the ocean of Divine
Virtues and | have none in me
And if | do not internalize/absorb in those virtues then there
will be no devotion (All outer pilgrimages-charity-worship is
no devotion)
suasat aath baanee baramaau ||
When the mind realizes this only then it goes to the inner
voice of the Lord that creates wonders
sat suhaan sadhaa man chaau ||
With which there is always bliss and delight to become
truthful/pure from within
kavanu suvelaa vakhat kavan kavanthit kavan vaar ||
(Such a delightful mind is at rest and has no rush or doubts
about) At what time, which date, which day
kavansrutee maahukavan jit hoaa aakaar ||
Which season and which month will | get the
completion/oneness with God within. (It never waits for a
specific time, and instead works persistently with patience)
vel na paieeaa pa(n}ddatee j hovai lekh puraan ||
| may become a scholar and write books but the
wisdom/opportunity to meet the Lord within doesn't come
with outer intelligence
vakhat na paio kaadheeaa j likhan lekh kuraan ||
Someone may read and write (go through) all religious texts
but the way to meet the inner Lord doesn't come from
outside
thit vaar naa jogeejaanai rut maahu naa koiee ||
Someone may become a Yogi, but with his Yogic acts cannot
describe that date-day-season for oneness with the inner
Divine. (It is a continuous process that happens within)
jaakarataa siraThee kausaaje aape jaanai soiee ||
One who walks along the path told by the inner Divine
realizes that Lord is behind the wondrous creation of
goodness within me
kiv kar aakhaa kivsaalaahee kiau varanee kiv jaanaa ||
| cannot create or appreciate, or even comprehend such
beautiful inner creation with my own malicious intellect
naanak aakhansabh ko aakhai ik dhoo ik siaanaa ||
Although my intellect led by corrupt mind has is own
worldly wise thoughts/tricks (but none of these ever work
on that path)
vaddaa saahib vaddeenaiee keetaa jaa kaa hovai ||
The Lord who resides within me is supreme, His
ukam/Vision is superior that can bring any goodness in me
Coleco Ag nMm Ae Mat Went s Ad 124
naanak jekoaapaujaanai agai giaa na sohai ||21||
an if someone thinks he/she can do it with his/her own
intellect, he/she cannot proceed further towards the glory
of Divine Virtues
paataalaa paataal lakh aagaasaa aagaas ||
(Our malicious intellect tries its best to find the extremes of
the outer world, but never realizes that) | have higher and
higher states within my thought process where | can reach
practicing virtues, and there are countless lowly states of
mind where | keep on falling in vices
oRak oRak bhaal thake vedh Kahan ik vaat ||
The mind comes to rest from this continuous journey of
going up and down only when it listens and accepts the
Inner Divine
sahas aThaareh kahan katebaa asuloo ik dhaat ||
Once my mind stops counting the outer extremes of
creation and starts listening to the inner Divine
lekhaa hoi ta likheeaai lekhai hoi vinaas ||
Only then does all the running/wandering comes to an end,
and it realizes that nothing good can be achieved from all
those calculations
naanak vaddaaaakheeaai aape jaanai aap ||22||
Instead, this mind becomes really wise when (rather than
trying to find the ends of the outer world) it starts searching
its own inner self (that what all bad is filled in my own
consciousness and | need to eradicate it from within)
saalaahee saalaeh etee surat na paieeaa ||
We cannot obtain/internalize the Divine Hukam/virtues by
mere talks
nadheeaa atai vaeh pavehsamu(n)dh na jaane'eeh ||
For this, we have to merge/submit the whole of our
consciousness into the Inner Divine just like the rivers
merge into the ocean and leave their own identities
samu(n)dh saeh sulataan girahaa setee maal dhan ||
cean of Divine Wisdom is full of treasures of Divine
Virtues
keeRee tulnahovanee je tis manahu na veesareh ||23||
When someone internalizes Divine Hukam with complete
humility and submission, his/her life grows incomparably
vast
a(n)t na sifatee kahan na a(n)t ||
Such a humble mind realizes that one cannot find the end to
the Lord's glory in words
a(n)t na karanai dhen na a(n)t ||
| can't ever repay what all the Lord provides me in and
outside of me
a(n)t na vekhan sunan na a(n)t ||
| may say/describe Him Big but can never find an end to His
glory within me
a(n)t na jaapai kiaa man ma(n)t ||
| can't even find an end to the mysteries of my own my mind
as created by Him
a(n)t najaapai keetaa aakaar ||
| cannot find an end to the unlimited creation (thoughts,
feelings, creative powers, etc.) within me
a(n)t na jaapai paaraavaar ||
The mind absorbed in Divine Hukam realizes that there is no
end to the vastness of the Lord's order
a(n)t Kaaran kete bilalaeh ||
Most of us live in endless distress just because we are more
focused on trying to find the ends to the Divine
Hukam/Creation
taa ke a(n)t na paae jaeh ||
But engaged in estimations and arguments we fail to realise
that we cannot comprehend it
eh a(n)t na jaanai koi ||
In reality, we don’t realise this final thing, that
bahutaa kaheeaai bahutaa hoi ||
The more we say and try to estimate His Creation/Hukam,
the more is left to say/explore
vaddaa saahib uoochaa thaau ||
One who accepts/lives the Hukam realizes that Magnificent
Lord lives within me, and that is His Supreme/purest seat
uooche upar uoochaa naau ||
And as | place His Hukam/Directions over my thought
process, | too become pure (higher consciousness)
evadd uoochaa hovai koi ||
This way when | attain inner purity (rise in consciousness) by
living in Divine Virtues
tis uooche kau jaanai soi ||
| recognize and merge into the Divine within
jevaddaap jaanai aap aap ||
Through self-analysis and improvement within we rise and
grow as an image of the same Inner Divine
naanak nadharee karamee dhaat ||24||
Such a virtuous mind considers internalizing and
implementing Hukam as the supreme blessing of the inner
Lord
bahutaa karam likhiaa naa jai ||
When we write/internalize the blessing of Divine virtues
within, it never goes away
vaddaa dhaataa til na tamai ||
The Supreme Lord within is devoid of any desire (of being
praised for blessings). One who merges in Him also leaves all
such expectations
kete ma(n)geh jodh apaar ||
Walking on the path towards oneness they only ask for the
ower to be a brave fighter against their inner vices
ketiaa ganat nahee veechaar ||
They implement the virtues in their lives and never get into
calculations (of what they have achieved)
kete khap tuTeh vekaar ||
Their strong determination makes countless vices give up
kete lai lai mukar paeh ||
Walking/Proceeding towards inner truthfulness/purity such
mind receives bounties of Divine virtues and keeps on
turning away from vices
kete moorakh khaahee khaeh ||
Their determination eats up (ends) the inner foolishness of
the malicious mind
ketiaa dhookh bhookh sadh maar ||
They realise separation from the Divine Self as the cause of
their inner suffering and develop a hunger/need to end that
istance. And for that, they call/seek help from the Inner
Divine
eh bhi dhaat teree dhaataar ||
This gift of Divine Love obtained through self-analysis is also
a gift from the Inner Lord
ba(n)dh khalaasee bhaanai hoi ||
This way living in the Divine Hukam the mind sets itself free
from the bondage of vices
hor aakh na sakai koi ||
None of the vices/malicious thoughts can tempt such a
mind towards evil
je ko khaik aakhan pai ||
If some negativity tries to come from in or out
Gore AShr ufo we i
ohjaanai jeteeaa muh khai ||
It faces strong resistance from the determined/virtuous
mind
aape jaanai aape dhei ||
hensuch a mind receives/learns from the Inner divine and
distributes that power of perception to the senses
aakhehsbh keiee kei||
All of those senses (innumerable states of consciousness)
also say/exercise the directions
jis no bakhase sifat saalaeh ||
A mind that has been saved from vices by imbibing in the
Divine Virtues
naanak paatisaahee paatisaahu ||25||
Is the virtuous emperor of the inner kingdom (Is no more a
slave to temptations and vices)
amul gun amul vaapaar ||
This inner emperor acquires precious virtues through the
precious inner trade (giving away vices to earn virtues)
amul vaapaare'e amul bha(n)ddaar ||
Precious are those who trade in (exercise) virtues to become
a precious storehouse (inspiration) of virtues within
amul aaveh amul lai jaeh ||
Heeding to the Inner Divine one comes (closer) to the
precious Lord within and takes away precious Virtues from
Him
amul bhai amulaa samaeh ||
Such a mind develops an unending liking for the precious
Divine Virtues internalizing which it stays merged in the
Inner Divine
amul dharam amul dheebaan ||
Such a mind continuously exercise the precious Wisdom
received from the Inner Lord and establish precious Divine
court for their decisions in life
amul tul amul paravaan ||
In this inner court the mind analysis/balances its thoughts,
and while improving/transforming the thought process for
good receives precious recognition within
amul bakhasees amul neesaan ||
This way it obtains the precious grace from the inner Lord
nd proceeds further towards the precious sign/destination
of being truthful/pure from within
amulkaram amul furamaan ||
This path of enlightenment is led by precious wisdom and
the Hukam/guidance from the Inner divine
amulo amul aakhiaa na jai ||
Thus by working on (internalizing/implementing) Divine
Virtues the mind keeps on becoming more precious. Such a
state of mind is beyond words
aakh aakh rahe liv lai ||
Numerous are those who try to achieve everything by mere
words
aakheh vedh paaTh puraan ||
Numerous talkers wrote huge amounts of wisdom in texts
aakheh paRe kareh vakhiaan ||
And numerous are those who talk about what is written in
those books
aakheh barame aakheh i(n)dh ||
Many pretend to be creators of wisdom and many become
the kings of heaven just in their talks/words
aakheh gopee tai govi(n)dh ||
Many have been made gods and many of their disciples just
in words/talks
aakheh ieesar aakheh sidh ||
The talkers claim to be the caretakers of the world and
perfect in everything
aakheh kete keete budh ||
In mere talks many claim to be the most bright-minded
(enlightened) ones
aakheh dhaanav aakheh dhev ||
In talks, we may establish someone as a devil and some
other as an angel
aakheh sur nar mun jan sev ||
ims of talks may make people serve those asserted
to be sages and saints
kete aakheh aakhan paeh ||
Many such talkers try to become truthful/pure within by
mere words
kete keh keh uTh uTh jaeh ||
And most spend their entire lives in such empty talk
ete keete hor kareh ||
There may come more who claim the same way
taa aakh na sakeh keiee kei ||
Even then the fact remains that the state of inner
enlightenment/truthfulness cannot be achieved by mere
talks
jevadd bhaavai tevadd hoi ||
You have to become/transform yourself as the Lord within
you wants to be (There's no other way)
naanak jaanai saachaa soi ||
This is the way how you realise the Divine Self
je koaakhai boluvigaaR ||
But if someone still tries to claim in his/her ego to achieve
this with his/her own worldly wisdom
taa likheeaai sir gaavaaraa gaavaar ||26||
It is the height of foolishness and nothing less. (The worldly
wise ego doesn't help in the way of self-realization)
so dhar kehaa sogharkehaa jit beh sarab samaale ||
Leaving ego aside, the mind starts searching/exploring the
house/seat of the Lord within who takes care (guides us)
through His Hukam/Directions
vaajenaadh anekasa(n)khaa kete vaavanahaare ||
Heeding to that Inner Divine our countless thoughts start
resonating/exercising the Divine Hukam
kete raag pareesiaukaheean kete gaavanahaare ||
The Inner Divine guides us through numerous soft/simple
directions from within and our mind humbled with virtues
starts singing/implementing them within
gaaveh tuhano paun paanee baisa(n)tar
gaavai raajaa dharam dhuaare ||
Like the whole of outer natural elements that work in sync
with natural laws, the mind absorbed in Divine virtues
sings/surrenders itself to the Hukam/Law of the Lord inside
gaaveh chit gupat ‘likh jaaneh
likh likh dharam veechaare ||
Such mind sings/works on the hidden side of the inner self
to transform it by practicing Divine Hukam (Dharam)
gaaveh ieesar baramaadhevee sohan sadhaa savaare ||
That enlightened mind always sings/works to beautify the
inner self by improving it with the Divine intellect that
creates, nourishes and protects the Godly virtues within us
gaaveh i(njdh idhaasanbaiThe dhevatiaa dhar naale ||
Singing/Implementing Divine Hukam, the mind sits on the
inner throne of higher consciousness along with the divine
virtues (It rules heaven inside)
gaaveh sid) samaadheea(n)dhar gaavan saadh vichaare ||
Such an enlightened mind sings/attains perfection by
contemplating Divine Wisdom. It keeps on perfecting itself
from within by exercising the Divine Hukam
gaavan jateesateesa(n)tokhee | gaaveh veer karaare ||
Such enlightened mind sings/exercises real purity, charity,
contentment, and becomes the real warrior continuously
fighting with the malice and vices within
gaavan pa(n)ddit paRan rakheesar jug jug vedhaa naale ||
An enlightened mind sings/implements the Hukam by
studying and contemplating the Divine Wisdom to
transform the inner self consistently.
gaaveh mohaneeaamanmohan suragaa machh piaale ||
Singing/Living in the Divine Virtues the totality of such mind
is always attracted/devoted to Virtues/goodness
gaavanratan upaaetere aThasaTh teerath naale ||
Singing/executing the Divine Hukam creates the precious
s of Divine Wisdom, and this wisdom becomes the
pilgrimage within to wash away the inner malice
gaaveh jodhmahaabalsooraa gaaveh khaanee chaare ||
Singing/implementing Divine Hukam the whole of the mind
becomes a brave fighter against the vices within.
gaaveh kha(n)dd ma(n)ddal varabha(n)ddaa kar kar rakhe dhaare ||
Singing/Exercising the Divine Hukam all our individual
thoughts, their collection, and the entire mind is absorbed in
the Law of the Divine
seiee tudhuno gaaveh jo tudh bhaavan
rate tere bhagat rasaale ||
Singing/Heeding to the Divine Hukam we live imbued in
Divine love, devotion, and in the essence of Divine Virtues
hor kete gaavan se maichitnaaavan naanak kiaa veechaare ||
Those who sing/heed to the inner Divine don't let ego enter
their thoughts. How can | comprehend their virtuous state
of mind?
soiee soiee sadhaasach saahibsaachaa saachee naiee ||
They are always focused on the Inner divine who is eternally
present within with its perpetual/unfailing Hukam
haibhee hosee jainajaasee rachanaa jin rachaiee ||
They are always immersed in the Inner Divine following
whom leads to the creation of a truthful/enlightened self
ra(n)gee ra(n)gee bhaatee kar kar jinasee
maiaa jin upaiee ||
Due to their focus on the Inner Divine, they are saved from
the various colors/effects of Maaya/illusions born out of
malicious mind
kar kar vekhai keetaaaapanaa jiv tis dhee vaddiaaiee ||
As they are busy in creating and taking care of such beauty
within themselves which really is a blessing of the Lord
aAfsa ae HAetagHt gau 3 Adar wet I
jo tis bhaavai soiee karasee hukam na karanaa jaiee ||
They do what the Inner Lord likes/wishes. They never try to
overrule the voice of the conscience
so paatisaahu saahaapaatisaahib naanak rahan rajaiee ||27||
Thus by living in accordance with the Inner Divine become
the kings of kings (Ruler of their body, mind, and
consciousness. Free of slavery of vices and temptations)
mu(n)dhaa sa(n)tokh saram pat jholee
dhiaan kee kareh bibhoot ||
Living in accordance with the inner Divine we receive real
contentment through which we work hard towards
achieving the honor of Divine Virtues, and we live focused
on the Inner voice of the conscience/Divine
khi(n}thaa kaal kuaaree kaiaa jugat dda(n)ddaa parateet ||
Remembering the impermanence of physical life we free
ourselves from vices and always have faith in the Divine
Wisdom being received from within
aaiee pa(n}thee sagaljamaatee manjeetai jag jeet ||
We follow the superior most path of treating all equally,
conquer our own mind thereby winning over all the inner
world of thoughts, emotions and feelings
aadhes tisai aadhes ||
We must submit in obeisance to the Inner Divine
aadh aneel anaadh anaahat
jug jug eko ves ||28||
The only One, Unchanging, Eternal and Unblemished Lord
who is the voice of our conscience
bhugat giaan dhiaa bha(n)ddaaran ghaT ghaT vaajeh naadh ||
The Divine Intellect makes us work for Divine virtues for our
own benefit. When we do it, every part of our inner
universe resonates with the Divine Hukam
aap naath naathee sabh jaakee ridh sidh avaraa saadh ||
Following the Inner Divine we become such a master of our
own Inner Self that then reigns over our whole
consciousness. Such consciousness realizes that all outer
(illusion of) power and perfection is the food of the
malicious mind
sa(n)jog vijog dhui kaarchalaaveh lekhe aaveh bhaag ||
Such consciousness works continuously to absorb Divine
Virtues and to get rid of vices from within. This way it builds
a beautiful destiny for itself
aadhes tisai aadhes ||
We must submit in obeisance to the Inner Divine
aadh aneel anaadh anaahat
jug jug eko ves ||29||
The only One, Unchanging, Eternal and Unblemished Lord
who is the voice of our conscience
ekaa maiee jugatviaaiee tin chele paravaan ||
The voice of the Divine Intellect plays within us always.
Those who heed to it are the real enlightened ones.
eik sa(njsaaree ik bha(n)ddaaree ik laae dheebaan ||
This divine Intellect creates the world of Divine Virtues,
nourishes/preserves them and helps us to differentiate
between the good and bad within us
jiv tis bhaavai tivai chalaavai jiv hovai furamaan ||
As the Inner divine wishes, this Voice makes us walk on the
th of truthfulness as per the Divine Hukam
ohvekhai onaanadhar naaavai bahutaa eh viddaan ||
And one bigger task of this Divine Intellect is that when it
comes across any evil/weak thought it eliminates it from our
consciousness
aadhes tisai aadhes ||
We must submit in obeisance to the Inner Divine
aadh aneel anaadh anaahat
jug jug eko ves ||30||
The only One, Unchanging, Eternal and Unblemished Lord
who is the voice of our conscience
aasan loi loi bha(n)ddaar ||
Living in accordance with the Divine Hukam develops the
seats of endless treasures of Divine Wisdom within
jo kichh paiaa su ekaa vaar ||
And this endless wisdom is obtained through the one and
only Divine Hukam/conscience within
kar kar vekhai sirajanahaar ||
Internalizing and exercising this wisdom we recognize the
Lord within
naanak sache kee saachee kaar ||
Internalizing and heeding to the Divine wisdom is the real
service to the Inner Lord
aadhes tisai aadhes ||
We must submit in obeisance to the Inner Divine
mife note mote moots
aadh aneel anaadh anaahat
jug jug eko ves ||31||
The only One, Unchanging, Eternal and Unblemished Lord
who is the voice of our conscience
eik dhoo jeebhau lakh hoh lakh hoveh lakh vees ||
If something really could happen with mere talks, then let
e tongue be replaced with two, Lakh or even millions
of tongues
lakh lakh geRaa aakhe'eeh ek naam jagadhees ||
And with all those, we continuously chant/repeat certain
specific words/word (nothing good comes out of such
mechanical repetition)
etraeh patpavaReeaa chaReeaai hoi ikees ||
On the path to inner enlightenment, we need to climb up
the ladder of Inner transformation by exercising Divine
virtues to finally merge in the Inner Divine
sun galaaaakaas kee keeTaa aaiee rees ||
But we only hear/read about such transformation, get
excited and only wish to achieve it without working on our
inner self downtrodden in vices
naanak nadharee paieeaai kooRee kooRai Thees ||32||
We forget that the grace of Oneness with the Inner Divine
is achieved only by heeding to His words. And the
expectation of such life by mere chanting/repetition of
words is good for nothing
aakhan jor chupai neh jor ||
Talking/chanting with the tongue, or remaining silent has no
power whatsoever to achieve oneness within
jor na ma(n)gan dhen na jor ||
Neither Wishing/asking (and not working within), nor
offerings (outer charity) has any power towards
enlightenment
jornajeevan maran neh jor ||
Outer birth and Death has nothing to do with merging in the
Lord within (till we bring any positive transformation within)
jorna raaj maal man sor ||
Neither does all that worldly kingdoms, treasures have any
power to bring Oneness. All this is just our mind's noise (that
I can achieve everything with money)
jorna suratee giaan veechaar ||
Mere outer conscious readings and discussions have no
ower (till we internalize that wisdom within)
jor na jugatee chhuTai sa(n)saar ||
All that worldly wisdom/cleverness has no power to free us
from the malice of vices
jis hath jor kar vekhai soi ||
If someone thinks he/she can do it with the worldly
cleverness, he/she must try
naanak utam neech na koi ||33||
The presence or absence of all these outer powers does not
determine whether a person is superior or inferior on the
path of self realization
raatee rutee thitee vaar || pavan paanee aganee paataal ||
All the elements of nature create the outer life bound in
time
tis vich dharatee thaap rakhee dharam saal ||
And the Earth/Earthly life is established and kept within the
limits of that time and natural laws. Similarly within the
outer body of elements governed under time, is the inner
Earth of our consciousness where we must sit to understand
and implement the divine Hukam/voice of the Inner
Lord/Conscience.
tis vich jeeajugat ke ra(n)g ||
In that consciousness, we get instructions from the Inner
Divine about the ways to live beautifully
tinke naam anek ana(n)t ||
It is a limitless treasure of such Dharam -beautiful ways of
life- within us
karamee karamee hoi veechaar ||
When we analyze/check each of our actions in accordance
with this Dharam/Divine Wisdom
sachaa aap sachaa dharabaar ||
Our mind moves towards truthfulness/inner purity and finds
a place within to keep on taking decisions as per the Divine
Hukam
tithai | sohan pa(n)ch paravaan ||
Such mind is celebrated at the eternal Darbar/Seat of the
Inner Divine
nadharee karam pavai neesaan ||
Through the blessing of the Inner Lord, such a mind keeps
on covering the milestones towards Oneness with the
Divine Self
kach pakaiee othai pai ||
It keeps on receiving/exercising the instructions from within
to transform the thought process to an enlightened one
Seat afenr ant af iss
naanak giaa jaapai jai ||34||
This happens only by going in and listening/implementing
the Divine wisdom
dharam kha(n)dd kaa eho dharam ||
The rule of DnaramKhand - the state of learning the right
ways to live- is
giaan kha(n)dd kaa aakhahu karam ||
to work towards the GyanKhand - the state of continuous
learning from the Divine Hukam
kete pavan paanee vaisa(n)tar kete kaan mahes ||
To learn/realise that countless Divine Virtues are already
there within the body/life made up of the natural elements
kete barame ghaaRat ghaRe'eh roop ra(n)g ke ves ||
There is limitless power within to chisel out multitudes of
good-bad thoughts
keteeaa karam bhoomee merkete kete dhoo upadhes ||
In the various states of our mind/consciousness, there are
the highest of the high virtues, and the
guidance/instructions towards the straight path towards
Inner Oneness
kete i(n)dh cha(n}dh soor kete kete ma(n)ddal dhes ||
In all parts of our inner creation are the unlimited sources of
higher wisdom, the humbling Divine Virtues and the
showering powers of Divine Wisdom
kete sidh budh naathkete kete dhevee ves ||
Within us are the multitudes of higher consciousness ready
to help us climb/rise up spiritually
kete dhev dhaanav munkete kete ratan samu(n)dh ||
To realise that there are unlimited powers within us that
help us study/contemplate on the Divine Wisdom within to
obtain the precious gems of Divine Virtues for a beautiful
life
keteeaa khaanee keteeaabaanee kete paat nari(n)dh ||
To realise that within us is continuous creation of thoughts
from different grounds which in different ways make us
satisfied
keteeaa suratee sevakkete naanak a(n)tnaa(n)t ||35||
Multitudes of consciousness and the actions serving those
consciousness. There is no end to this inner creation
giaan kha(n)dd meh giaan paracha(n)dd ||
In this state of learning -GyanKhand- the stress/focus is on
studying/analyzing the inner self (because we cannot make
any change without realizing/analyzing ourselves)
tithai naadh binodh kodd ana(n)dh ||
zing and working on self-realization we receive bliss
within
saram kha(n)dd kee baanee roop ||
Now the mind turns towards -ShramKhand- the state where
it works from inner transformation based on the knowledge
of the self. This state of mind is about inner beauty
tithai ghaaRat ghaReeaai bahut anoop ||
Here we carve/chisel out beautiful, very beautiful self
taa keeaa galaa katheeaa naa jaeh ||
The process of reshaping our consciousness is not a subject
of mere talks. It takes hard work
je ko kahai pichhai pachhutai ||
If someone says he/she can change it with mere words, will
regret in the end
tithai ghaReeaaisurat mat man budh||
It takes hard dedicated work to transform the
consciousness, intellect and the direction of the mind
tithai ghaReeaaisuraa sidhaa kee sudh ||36||
The awakened state within is shaped through the wisdom of
the Divine/Guru
karam Kha(n)dd kee baanee jor ||
The mind that continuously/dedicatedly works on inner
transformation is powered by the Divine Hukam from within
tithai hor na koiee hor ||
No other power (of malice and vices) works within such
tithai | jodh mahaabal soor ||
Every part of such mind is a brave powerful warrior against
the vices
tinmeh raam rahiaa bharapoor ||
Every part of such consciousness is inhabited by the Lord
(focused on the Divine Hukam)
tithai seetoseetaa mahimaa maeh ||
very thought in such consciousness is sewn/centered on
the Inner Divine
taa ke roop na Kathane jaeh ||
The beauty of such a mind filled with Divine virtues cannot
be described
naaohmareh na Thaage jaeh ||
Such mind neither dies (ceases to follow Hukam) nor is
plundered (left with no virtues) by the vices
jin kai raam vasai man maeh ||
As every part of such consciousness is focused on the Inner
Divine
tithai bhagatvaseh ke loa ||
Within such mind happens the process of submitting self to
the Inner Lord in the light/guidance of the Divine Hukam
kareh ana(n)dh sachaa man soi ||
This process leads to the real eternal bliss within through
Enlightenment/Truthfulness/Inner Purity
sach Kha(n)dd vasai nira(n)kaar ||
Powered with the continuous grace/force of the Inner
Divine, the mind reaches the state -SachKhand- within,
where resides eternally the One Lord
kar kar vekhai nadhar nihaal ||
Internalizing/exercising the Divine voice of conscience it
finds the Lord within and lives in peace/bliss
tithai kha(n)dd ma(n)ddal varabha(n)dd ||
Every part of such Divine consciousness is absorbed in
Divine Love
je ko kathai ta a(n)t na a(n)t ||
No one can say/think an end to such graceful state of mind
tithai loa loa aakaar ||
Such -SachKhand- state of mind is fully immersed in the
light of Divine Wisdom
jiv jiv hukam tivai tiv kaar ||
It acts only in accordance with the instructions/Hukam from
the Inner Divine
vekhai vigasai kar veechaar ||
There remains only One Lord (mind has merged in it) who
takes care of everything and blesses with its glorious virtues
naanak kathanaa karaRaa saar ||37||
This state of Oneness with the Inner Divine is
incomprehensible (You can only realise that bliss by reaching
there)
jat paahaaraa dheeraj suniaar ||
The path to the SachKhand -Realm of Truth/Purity- within is
by working with self-control/discipline and
patience/perseverance
aharan mat vedh hatheeaar ||
on our intellect/consciousness with help of Divine Wisdom
bhau khalaa agan tap taau ||
Keeping self in the Divine Hukam work diligently to
internalize/implement the Wisdom of the Inner Divine
e fe)
bhaa(n)ddaa bhaau a(n)mrit tit ddaal ||
Only then the nectar of Divine Love seeps into the bowl of
our consciousness
ghaReeaai sabadh sachee Takasaal ||
In the word/wisdom of the Guru keeps on shaping/creating
a new reformed self within
jin kAu ndrikrmu tin kaar.
Those who are observant of this path of inner growth,
absorb in the word of the Inner Divine into their actions
naanak nadharee nadhar nihaal ||38||
And with this divine blessing of transformation they
(become the image of the Inner Divine) receive the eternal
bliss/blossoming within
salok ||
This is the second and last Shlok of Jup baani
pavan guroo paanee pitaa maataa dharat mahat ||
With every breath, in this body made up of the natural
elements
dhivas raat dhui dhaieedhaiaa khelai sagal jagat ||
Throughout the different stages of life, our mind creates
world of its own (plays within)
cha(n)giaaieeaa buriaaieeaa vaachaidharam hadhoor ||
It listens/heeds to the Inner Divine and learns the difference
between good and bad to realise the right path of life
karamee aapo aapanee ke neRai ke dhoor ||
Realizes that all my deeds (thoughts, actions) can either take
me near to the Inner Divine or far from it. (The Lord never
goes anywhere; Always remain constantly within)
jinee naam dhiaaiaa ge masakat ghaal ||
Those who focused on the divine Virtues and worked
diligently on them
naanak temukhujale ketee chhuTee naal ||4||
ecome radiant/enlightened within, and are liberated/freed
from the vices
sodhar raagaasaa mahalaa pehilaa
This shabad is by the first Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa. Title is " The
place/seat of the Lord"
ikOankaar satigur prasaadh ||
There is One Lord who's present in all, at all times, whose
existence is eternal, and is known/realized through the
word/wisdom of the Guru
so dhar teraa kehaa so ghar kehaa
jit beh sarab samaale ||
Leaving ego aside, the mind starts searching/exploring the
house/seat of the Lord within who takes care (guides us)
through His Hukam/Directions
vaaje tere naadh anekasa(n)khaa kete tere vaavanahaare ||
Heeding to that Inner Divine our countless thoughts start
resonating/exercising the Divine Hukam
kete tere raag paree siau kahe'eeh
kete tere gaavanahaare ||
The Inner Divine guides us through numerous soft/simple
irections from within and our mind humbled with virtues starts
singing/implementing them within
gaavan tudhano pavan paanee baisa(n)tar
gaavai raajaadharam dhuaare ||
Like the whole of outer natural elements that work in sync
with natural laws, the mind absorbed in Divine virtues
sings/surrenders itself to the Hukam/Law of the Lord inside
Wefs 306 fos aus fats vrefs
fofa fafa usH ated i
gaavan tudhano chit gupat likh jaanan
likh likh dharam beechaare ||
Such mind sings/works on the hidden side of the inner self
to transform it by practicing Divine Hukam (Dharam)
wets 306 Stag qo tet
Rofo 3d Ae Hed Il
gaavan tudhano ieesar brahamaa dhevee
sohan tere sadhaa savaare ||
That enlightened mind always sings/works to beautify the
inner self by improving it with the Divine intellect that
creates, nourishes and protects the Godly virtues within us
wefs sue fe ffenfs 8s vefsor cfs as I
gaavan tudhano i(n)dhr i(n)dhraasan baiThe
dhevatiaa dhar naale ||
Singing/Implementing Divine Hukam, the mind sits on the
inner throne of higher consciousness along with the divine
virtues (It rules heaven inside)
bony o
wets 306 faa AUT wef
b EN
wets 306 AT ated Il
gaavan tudhano sidh samaadhee a(n)dhar
gaavan tudhano saadh beechaare ||
Such an enlightened mind sings/attains perfection by
contemplating the Divine Wisdom. It keeps on perfecting
itself from within by exercising the Divine Hukam
ets 306 #ASt Ast Ast
Tete 306 se add II
gaavantudhano jatee satee sa(n)tokhee
gaavan tudhano veer karaare ||
Such an enlightened mind sings/exercises the real purity,
charity, contentment, and becomes the real warrior
continuously fighting with the malice and vices within
Wefs 306 ufss ust wine
Ad Wa Set TS I
gaavan tudhano pa(n)ddit paRan rakheesur
jug jug vedhaa naale ||
An enlightened mind sings/implements the Hukam by
studying and contemplating the Divine Wisdom to
transform the inner self consistently.
Wefs sus Her ue Hofe §8=6 - Haat He fens Il
gaavantudhano } mohaneeaamanmohan surag machh piaale ||
Singing/Living in the Divine Virtues the totality of such mind
is always attracted/devoted to Virtues/goodness
Wes sud so Cuesg nonfs sta os Il
gaavantudhano ratan upaaetere aThasaTh teerath naale ||
Singing/executing the Divine Hukam creates the precious
gems of Divine Wisdom, and this wisdom becomes the
pilgrimage within to wash away the inner malice
wets Jus AU HOES Ae
Tete Sas wat ws Il
gaavan tudhano jodh mahaabal sooraa
gaavan tudhano khaanee chaare ||
Singing/implementing Divine Hukam the whole of the mind
ecomes a brave fighter against the vices within.
tomy o o o
Wels 306 YS H3G Fost
~ AN ~
ats ats we | Sd OS Il
gaavan tudhano kha(n)dd ma(n)ddal brahama(n)ddaa
kar kar rakhe tere dhaare ||
Singing/Exercising the Divine Hukam all our individual
thoughts, their collection, and the entire mind is absorbed in
the Law of the Divine
ret sue wefs §=6s Hs ae
ds 3d 3S DAS Il
seiee tudhano gaavan jo tudh bhaavan
rate tere bhagat rasaale ||
Singing/Heeding to the Divine Hukam we live imbued in
Divine love, devotion and in the essence of Divine Virtues
das sua mets «=O OH fos 3 rete
Sag fom sters |
hor kete tudhano gaavan se mai chit na aavan
naanak kiaa beechaare ||
Those who sing/heed to the inner Divine don't let ego enter
their thoughts. How can | comprehend their virtuous state
of mind?
Het Het AetAg AoE ATT APS oret Il
soiee soiee sadhaasach saahibsaachaa saachee naiee ||
They are always focused on the Inner divine who is eternally
present within with its perpetual/unfailing Hukam
oat dat wAfeonet sear fafo sot i
haibhee hosee jainajaasee rachanaa jin rachaiee ||
They are always immersed in the Inner Divine following who
leads to the creation of a truthful/enlightened self
dat dat ast afe ate front
Hfemt fate Guret Ii
ra(n)gee ra(n)gee bhaatee kar kar jinasee
maiaa jin upaiee ||
Due to their focus on the Inner Divine they are saved from
the various colors/effects of Maaya/illusions born out of
malicious mind
afg afs ze oaist ume «fa fan ct efsmret
kar kar dhekhai keetaaaapanaa jiau tis dhee vaddiaaiee ||
As they are busy in creating and taking care of such beauty
within themselves which really is a blessing of the Lord
afsa ae Actas fefs goo age At Il
jo tis bhaavai soiee karasee fir hukam na Karanaa jaiee ||
They do what the Inner Lord likes/wishes. They never try to
overrule the voice of the conscience
HRufsag Aw ufsatog
SSX IIE TAT INA
so paatisaahu saahaa patisaahib
naanak rahan rajaiee ||1||
Thus by living in accordance with the Inner Divine become
the kings of kings (Ruler of their body, mind and
consciousness. Free of slavery of vices and temptations)
MTAT HIS 4% Il
aasaa mahalaa pehilaa ||
Shabad by the first Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa
Afs 2st nme vg ate II
sun vaddaa aakhai sabh koi ||
Everyone says God is great just by hearing from others
=
aes zat stor de Il
kevadd vaddaa ddeeThaa hoi ||
but how great you are O Lord! can only be known by
realizing you within
ants ufe 3 afer até
keemat pai na kahiaa jai ||
You cannot be bought/measured for any worldly amount,
Nor can be described in words
EN ~ AN ~
ae aH 83d Td AME A
kahanai vaale tere rahe samai ||1|
Those who realise you live in Oneness with you
wore afsaste get ate il
vadde mere saahibaa gahir ga(n)bheeraa gunee gaheeraa ||
My Lord! you are the ocean of Divine Virtues
aeons saagtaes ve id ae il
koi najaanai teraa ketaa kevadd cheeraa ||1|| rahaau ||
No one can ever know the span/reach of your Hukam (The
Divine Order)
Afs Hest ffs HAefs anet Ii
sabh suratee mil surat kamaiee ||
All who try to find the end/extent of the Hukam through all
outer thinking
Ae oHfs fife abifs uret i
sabh suratee mil surat kamaiee ||
All who try to assess your glory through outer material
amounts
fomrst fomrst ad aaoet I
giaanee dhiaanee gur gurahaiee ||
And-all those scholars and meditators who claim to be
superior by reading/studying books
aeons sdf sfsnrtt ii
kahan na jaiee tereetil vaddiaaiee ||2||
All of then too can not estimate the vast of your Divine
Hukam/Order
Afs AS oAfssu oAfs ofamreinr
sabh sat sabhtap sabh cha(n)giaaieeaa ||
All the goodness, virtues, hard work someone is putting in
towards Divine realization
fron user aor efanreinr Il
sidhaa purakhaa keeaa vaddiaaieeaa ||
And all that glory of wisdom to take oneself towards
perfection/oneness
su fee fact fas o ure
tudh vin sidhee kinai na paieeaa ||
All this cannot be achieved without living in (heeding to)
your Hukam (The voice of the Inner Divine)
aay fs ardt afar gare 311
karam milai naahee Thaak rahaieeaa ||3||
One who exercises/internalizes your Hukam (Will) never
faces any stop/hurdle in the achievement of Divine
virtues/glory
nitge eer fant Sura II
aakhan vaalaa kiaa vechaaraa ||
One who internalizes/lives in these Divine virtues never
becomes helpless/vulnerable
~ AN LO
frest sd 3d sao II
sifatee bhare tere bha(n)ddaaraa ||
Because he/she becomes a storehouse of Virtues within
fans efo | fA fer eT I
jistoo dheh tisai kiaa chaaraa ||
None of the vices can overpower one who gathers such
merit from the Inner Divine
BAK Ad Aetded TA ISN QI
naanak sach savaaranahaaraa ||4||2||
Because the Inner Divine has adorned him/her from within
MTAT HIS 4% Il
aasaa mahalaa pehilaa ||
Shabad by first Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa
mrt ate fend Hfa re I
aakhaa jeevaa visarai mar jaau ||
If | internalize the divine Hukam (The inner voice of the
ience), only then | live. Otherwise | keep on dying in
vices
nrafe mBur AT a Il
aakhan aaukhaa saachaa naau ||
But for the malicious mind, it is very difficult to heed/submit
to the Inner Divine
~ x
Ad oH at Bat Fe I
saache naam kee laagai bhookh ||
Those who develop the urge to implement/exercise the
Hukam in their lives
Cs saute wainifa ee a
aut bhookhai khai chale'eeh dhookh ||1||
This urge/hunger makes them eat/follow the Divine Will.
And in this way they get rid of inner suffering
A fa@ feng vet fe
so kiau visarai meree mai ||
O dear intellect of mine! Never ignore the voice of the Inner
Divine
We Afog AS ote nai go Il
saachaa saahib saachai nai ||1|| rahaau ||
The true master who is within guides you with His eternal
wisdom/Hukam
Ard on at fae efsnret
saache naam kee til vaddiaaiee ||
Even a little of the glory of that Divine Hukam/Will
mify gx oattHfs odt uret i
aakh thake keemat nahee paiee ||
is so magnificent that our very existence becomes too short
to fathom it out
a fs fife & nme uf il
je sabh mil kai aakhan paeh ||
Even if we all try to estimate/cognize His glory together
wade wiles ate 12
vaddaa na hovai ghaaT na jai ||2||
we cannot reduce His magnificence to words, nor can claim
the end to it
EN sa 4
a @JHS ode Ag i
naa oh marai na hovai sog ||
The Lord (and his eternal Hukam) within us never dies out,
nor is wrong/regretful ever
EN EN aS
teidd 6 Ut SM il
dhedhaa rahai na chookai bhog ||
It always guides us with the Divine wisdom from within us.
This wondrous inner process never comes to an end
Teed dad afe il
gun eho hor naahee koi ||
isthe biggest virtue of that Inner Divine, which is never
to be found in the voices of the malicious mind (vices)
Ba 4 Ba 4
ear aa de isi
naa ko hoaa naa ko hoi ||3||
There's no other guide like this Inner voice of Conscience.
Never ever will be
~ ~ ~
aes ory «= Ses Sct ees
jevadd aap tevadd teree dhaat ||
As pure/true it lives within us, so is its exceptional
benefaction of Divine virtues
false «fee atea atst ah i
jin dhinkarkai keetee raat ||
The benefaction/boon of virtues that bring the light (day) of
wisdom, and draws a night/end to the ignorance/vices
WAH ferrsfo 3 aHATS II
khasam visaareh te kamajaat ||
Those who disregard such Inner Lord, they indulge in
ignoble acts
soa se es Aarts igisil
naanak naavai baajh sanaat ||4||3||
In the absence of divine Virtues they keep on falling
low/corrupt
TT THdt HIST 8 Il
raag goojaree mahalaa chauthhaa ||
Shabad by the fourth Nanak Ji in Raag Gujri
dsano AfsagHsus fHsG age aa uik il
har ke jan satigur satapurakhaa binau Karau gur paas ||
| pray to you my real companion -the source of Wisdom
"Satguru"
oH ald fasn Afsae Ageet
ats eer ony userfA il
ham keere kiram satigur saranaiee
kar dhiaa naam paragaas |||
| am living despicable in ignorance; Bless me with the
light/clarity through Divine Virtues
~S iN 4
HHis aes «=O AR TH oN Use I
mere meet gurdhev mo kau raam naam paragaas ||
My Guruji! Do enlighten me with the Divine Virtues
Deis SH a Ure AUret
dfs atefs suet soot a sa
gurmat naam meraa praan sakhaiee
har keerat hamaree raharaas ||1|| rahaau ||
The virtues obtained through the Guru's wisdom are my real
companions, and my real capital/reserve for the ups and
downs of the path of life
dfg AS A Ss SGI Sd
fas dadanco sefmm il
har jan ke vadd bhaag vaddere
jin harharsaradhaa har piaas ||
Fortunate are those who have developed the thirst/urge of
absorbing in Divine Virtues through the Guru's Wisdom
ofa of om firs «= FRusafa
fife Hats ae usarfA 11211
har harnaam milai tirapataaseh
mil sa(n)gat gun paragaas ||2||
They come into contentment through those virtues and
continuously work on enlightening themselves in the
company of Divine Wisdom
fe desde ses snauter
3 aadte AH UTA Il
jin harhar harras naamona paiaa
te bhaagaheen jam paas ||
But those who have not developed such thirst are so
unfortunate that they are preyed upon by the vices
a 6 - Afsara Rafe Hafs odt mre
fon ae fon Atetr si
jo satigur saran sa(n)gat nahee aae dhirag jeeve dhirag
jeevaas ||3||
hose who do not internalize the Divine Wisdom their life
keep on living low/despicable
fro cle Ae Afsare Hafs uret
fs6 uta HASte foftimr fez i
jin har jan satigur sa(n)gat paiee
tin dhur masatak likhiaa likhaas ||
Those who practice the Guru's wisdom, absorb in Divine
Virtues in their consciousness/intellect
Ue ua Ashes )~= s fas ofa oR fer
ffs Ho SSX «= OTH UEFA IISIISII
dhan dha(n)n satasa(n)gat jit har ras paiaa
mil jan naanak naam paragaas ||4||4|
Blessed is the company of Divine wisdom where we receive
Divine Love and Light of Divine Virtues
Sd andt HIS U il
raag goojaree mahalaa panjavaa ||
Shabad (Poetic composition) by the fifth Nanak Ji
ad dHo fesefs Bex
wT uitofs dfs Ae ufenr il
kaahe reman chitaveh udham
jaa aahar har jeeau pariaa ||
O my mind! Why do you live anxious/worried? The source
of life -The Lord- is with you!
Ae ued uf Hs Cure
Sa fona nid ate ofr nai
sail pathar meh ja(n}t upaae
taa kaa rijak aagai kar dhariaa ||1||
He has created creatures in hard rocks and provides them
there too
He Hae at «60ASsHafs fixe A Sfer I
mere maadhau jee satasa(n)gat mile su tariaa ||
Those who accompany/follow the Divine Wisdom within,
get rid of the ocean of worries/anxieties
dd udAte usH ue ue
Ha He dor Ul ToS
gur parasaadh param padh paiaa
sooke kaasaT hariaa ||1|| rahaau ||
Through Guru's wisdom/guidance, we achieve that superior
state of Oneness with the Lord within, where all
worries/fears transform into faith/peace
wots fust sans safest af 5 fan at afer
janan pitaa lok sut banitaa koi na kis kee dhariaa ||
O dear! No one in this entire creation depends on someone
else (other than the Lord) for the sustenance of life
fats fafs fora Had oag
aT HOS 38 afenr II
sir sir rijak sa(n)baahe Thaakur
kaahe man bhau kariaa ||2||
The Lord provides to all; Why are you worried?
ia A A oN ~
G3 @fs mreAran fsRH we aed afr I
uoodde uoodd aavaisaikosaa tis paachhai bachare chhariaa ||
Look, the birds fly hundreds of miles leaving behind their
young ones
fas aes use aes ve
Ho Hfs fade afm Sil
tin kavan khalaavai kavan chugaavai
man meh simaran kariaa ||3||
Remember the Lord who provides for the birds as well as
their young ones
Ais fease 386 eae feos Se aT aT 3H Ufa II
sabh nidhaan dhas asaT sidhaan ‘ Thaakur kar tal dhariaa ||
Realise this from the company of Divine Wisdom that the
Lord has already placed all powers and treasures in our
hands
Ho seat se af Ae afe wen
3ST nis 6 UTsefemr IgiUll
jannaanak balbal sadh bal jaieeaai
teraa a(n)t na paaraavariaa ||4||5||
Instead of worrying we must live in gratitude towards the
countless bounties
Td MAT HIS 8
raag aasaa mahalaa chauthhaa
This Shabad is by fourth Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa
=
A udYy
so purakhu
The title is "So Purakh" - That Creator Lord
ad mbsara wire 1
ikOankaar satigur prasaadh ||
There is One Lord who's present in all, at all times, whose
existence is eternal, and is known/realized through the
word/wisdom of the Guru
Huse fadde dfa usu fedno
ofd Ma Mia wRUTET II
so purakh nira(n)jan har purakh nira(n)jan
har agamaa agam apaaraa ||
The Omnipresent Lord is unblemished, and full of virtues
Afs fomrefa Aa fowrrefo 30 at
dfa Ad fAgHeaS II
sabh dhiaaveh sabh dhiaaveh tudh jee
har sache sirajanahaaraa ||
(So, pray) O Lord! All of the living world is always in your
consideration (under your watch)
Afs aba sud At So oT aSTST II
sabh jeea tumaare jee too(n) jeeaa kaa dhaataaraa ||
You have created all and you bless all with all the powers
and virtues
fs foureg H3g At «As eu ferrsace I
har dhiaavahu sa(n)tahu jee sabh dhookh visaaranahaaraa ||
O my Dear Senses! Stay focused on the (will of) the Inner
Divine. Only then you'll get rid of suffering (born out of
vices)
dfs wm sag «= ofa wm) Aza at
fom «= BTS HS fear II
har aape Thaakur har aape sevak jee
kiaa naanak ja(n)t vichaaraa ||1||
That Lord is not separate from His creation. what am |
without Him?
3 weud nists Aa fodste At
dfs Sa UsY AHTST II
too(n) ghaT ghaT a(n)tar sarab nira(n)tar jee
har eko purakh samaanaa ||
O Lord! You live in all -equally and at all times
fefaes feasrdtHt nvfssd dn feo i
eik dhaate ik bhekhaaree jee sabh tere choj viddaanaa ||
Whatever | see as rich and poor is a wondrous game of
yours (beyond my comprehension)
Som esto wm} garst at
g@ sufae med one I
too(n) aape dhaataa aape bhugataa jee
hau tudhbin avar na jaanaa ||
You are the Provider, and You yourself live in the receivers -
What shall | think of else?
wags ais ais At
3d fomr ae wrfy surat
too(n) paarabraham bea(n)t bea(n)t jee
tere kiaa gun aakh vakhaanaa ||
O Lord! You're limitless, and | can never decipher your
virtues with my worldly wise intellect
BN bs
a Aefs 4 AAefs 30 At
Ho aad fse APaaT III
joseveh josevehtudhjee jan naanak tin kurabaanaa ||2||
| am a sacrifice to those who serve (live according to) your
will
dfs fmrefa ofa fomrefa 30 at
A Ae Aa fs AMSAT II
har dhiaaveh har dhiaaveh tudh jee
se jan jug meh sukhavaasee ||
Those who remember/realise the Lord present in all, live in
peace
HuHas Anvasse fae afe fonrfenr at
fs5 get aH at emt I
semukat semukatbhe jin har dhiaaiaa jee
tin tooTee jam kee faasee ||
Because they live free from the vices and break the nooses
of all fears/worries born out of those vices
fae fees@ fae ate facs@ fomrfenr at
fa a 38 AS TST II
jin nirabhau jin har nirabhau dhiaaiaa jee
tin kaa bhau sabh gavaasee ||
Those who heed the fearless Lord within get themselves
free from all fears
fas Afeor fae Afemr Het ata at
3 of ats of Ant tl
jin seviaa jin seviaa meraa har jee
te har har roop samaasee ||
Those who serve (follow) the Inner Divine become one with
the Lord
Ade AUS fae ofa fonrfenr at
Ho sea fse sf AAT III
se dha(n)n sedha(n)n jin har dhiaaiaa jee
jan naanak tin bal jaasee ||3||
Blessed are those who live in accordance with the Inner
Divine.
staas sdesafssaa nt 6 oad fanis is I
teree bhagat teree bhagat bha(n)ddaar jee
bhare bia(n)}t bea(n)taa ||
O Lord! Living in your devotion (heeding to the Inner Divine)
one gets blessed with treasures of Divine Virtues
3d 3ds 3d Sas Ads 30 at
dfs mfx nda nSST II
tere bhagat tere bhagat salaahan tudh jee
har anik anek ana(n)taa ||
Although many claim to be True devotees and may praise
you in words
3c uifsa Sct ifsa aio ofe ur at
su sufs Aufs anise i
teree anik teree anik kareh har poojaa jee
tap taapeh japeh bea(n)taa ||
Many are those who worship you in different ways and
exercise tough rituals outwardly
aN
3d nda 8 Sd necusty ag fAfyfs AAS Ft
ate fatont uz ATH AST II
tereanek tereanekpaReh bahu simirat saasat jee
kar kiriaa khaT karam kara(n)taa ||
Many are those who read religious scriptures and follow all
outer religious practices
AH 30s A 3s 38 Ho Bsa At
a aefu He fe saest ISI
se bhagat se bhagat bhale jan naanak jee
jo bhaaveh mere har bhagava(n)taa ||4||
But, only those are the true devotees who please you (by
living according to your Hukam/will)
3 ure usy mridug ads at
30 ASS nied 3 at II
too(n) aadh purakh apara(n)par karataa jee
tudh jevadd avar na koiee ||
Lord! You're our beginning, our Creator. No one equals
you.
Sea qa et 8=AeT HET F Sat At
3 fsaee aos Fet I
too(n) jug jug eko sadhaa sadhaa too(n) eko jee
too(n) nihachal karataa soiee ||
O Creator Lord! | must realise that you create all and lives in
all equally
a a o &
sou sae Hetzssit Fumrada A det i
tudh aape bhaavai soiee varatai jee too(n) aape kareh su hoiee ||
Whatever pleases you, only that should happen within me (I
must surrender only to it). Only that should happen through
me what you want from me
3g wm fqAfe AS Guret at
3g nmi faefa Ae at Il
tudh aape sirasaT sabh upaiee jee
tudh aape siraj sabh goiee ||
| must realise that it is your Hukam/will that creates and
ends the whole creation inside me and outside too
Hossa Te We ads a at
A ASA oT weet NUN
jan naanak gun gaavai karate ke jee
jo sabhasai kaa jaanoiee ||5||1||
| must internalize this virtue that you do whatever is best for
all
MTAT HIS 8 Il
aasaa mahalaa chauthhaa ||
Shabad by fourth Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa
ads Afemrg Hat viet Il
karataa sachiaar
too(n)
maiddaa saa(n)iee ||
O Creator of all! You're my master Lord
aAsGae et dt
Ag etfs Feta uet iu awe 1
jo tau bhaavai
soiee theesee
jo too(n) dheh
soiee hau paiee ||1|| rahaau ||
Bless me with this understanding that whatever pleases you
should transpire in me. What you give me (the
wisdom/directions) from within, | should receive/implement
in my life
Ag 3dt 4= -S Agot fomrfenr
sabh teree too(n) sabhanee dhiaaiaa ||
All this creation is yours O lord! And you take care of all
(You guide all towards a truthful life)
fan d feu ass fsfe om ase urfemr
jis no kirapaa kareh tin naam ratan paiaa ||
Those who receive/achieve the precious wealth of Divine
Virtues, it is the blessing of your Divine Hukam (voice within
them)
aeHfa ear |= Hef getter II
gurmukh laadhaa manmukh gavaiaa ||
Those who heed the Guru's words receive this treasure, and
those who followed the worldly wise mind do lose
everything (internally)
so orfu feefanr ref fleetfer 9
tudh aap vichhoRiaa aap milaiaa ||1||
Those who follow the malicious mind separate themselves
from you O Lord! Those who heed the Guru's wisdom
merge into you
sede As gs dt il
too(n) dhareeaau sabh tujh hee maeh ||
You are the source of all virtues and peace
3s fag ea at offs i
tujh bin dhoojaa koiee naeh ||
There is none other than you who can provide such
bounties
9 ~ ~
Abr AasAfs 3 Il
jeeaja(n)t sabh teraa khel ||
The whole of the living world plays/lives in your Hukam/will
ferfat fife feefanr Adit Hw QM
vijog mil vichhuRiaa sa(n)jogee mel ||2||
ho deny your will suffer separation from the Inner
Lord. Those heed to the Hukam merge into you
Ss Lad oN
fr Sd sretefo 86S Ae Te Il
jis no too jaanaieh soiee jan jaanai ||
Only they can realise this who have become one with you
by living in your Divine Will
de qe Ae dt ony re
har gun sadh hee aakh vakhaanai ||
And exercise/internalize Divine Virtues always.
fafe ofa Afent fafe AY urfenr I
jin har seviaa tin sukh paiaa ||
Those who serve/internalize the Hukam/Order of the inner
Divine, live in peace
Hon dt ofa oth mrfenr 3
sahaje hee har naam samaiaa ||3||
They receive tranquility by heeding the Divine Wisdom, and
live absorbed in the Divine Virtues
Sum ass sat aor vg fe II
thoo aapae karathaa thaeraa keeaa sabh hoe ||
Dear Lord! You are the creator/doer within us. Everything
(all our capacities/ powers) are by virtue of your creation
3u fae eA neg safe II
thudhh bin dhoojaa avar n koe ||
Without you no one else is capable of creating anything
within us.
3 afe afe Safa | prefa ATE II
thoo kar kar vaekhehi jaanehi soe ||
Only that mind realises you that heeds to your will finding
you within
He Sea 86s Hf use| Ae igi
jan naanak guramukh paragatt hoe ||4||2||
By submitting to Guru's wisdom the mind discovers you
within
MITAT HIST 4 Il
aasaa mahalaa pehilaa ||
Shabad by first Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa
faz ndeds )«9=- eS foe
ural urea fsefo ahr Il
tit saravaraRai bhieele nivaasaa
paanee paavak tineh keeaa ||
We live burning in the fire of unending desires/vices
ved HT ugadt ws gH eer sg sas 14
pa(n)kaj moh pag nahee chaalai ham dhekhaa teh
ddoobeeale ||1||
And we are so stuck in the attachments to these
vices/desires that we can't move out of them. Instead, we
keep on drowning in them
~ ~
HS ea oust HS HoT I
man eknachetas mooR manaa||
my Dear Mind! You're a fool to not focus on the Lord (Not
implementing the instructions of the Inner Divine)
105
dfs fangs - 3S Te Ter NU aT II
har bisarat tere gun galiaa ||1|| rahaau ||
Remember, you'll lose whatever good you have with you
when you neglect the Inner Divine
o' 9G ASt ASt «dt ufsnr
Had Hao HoH Stent Il
naa hau jatee satee nahee paRiaa
moorakh mugadhaa janam bhiaa ||
(To get rid of the fire of vices, pray) O Lord! | am neither a
saint nor a scholar. | have been a fool (indulge in vices)
throughout my life
ysels area fae at Haat
fae S atdt Safar Qua
pranavat naanak tin kee saranaa
jin too naahee veesariaa ||2||3||
| pray you to provide me the company of those Divine
Virtues under whose guidance/lead | may never forget you
(and your divine Hukam)
MAT HIS U il
aasaa mahalaa panjavaa ||
Shabad by the Fifth Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa
set usufs Ha Sadr II
bhiee paraapat maanukh dhehureeaa ||
Dear-Mind! This human body that you have got is enough
for all outer activities. (efforts and achievements)
difae fhe at fea Sct adinr
gobi(n)dh milan kee ieh teree bareeaa ||
But this is the opportunity for you to be one with the Inner
Lord (to live life beautifully/ purposefully)
nef aH 3d fessam il
avar kaaj terai kitai na kaam ||
No outer rituals can be helpful in getting rid of the inner
sufferings born out of vices within
fie ronafs 3H ASH 5H INI
mil saadhasa(n)gat bhaj keval naam ||1||
Internalize only Divine Virtues in the company of Guru
(Divine Wisdom)
Hd tH Sa SeHG 3s & Il
sara(n)jaam laag bhavajal taran kai ||
Prepare yourself to swim across the vast ocean of vices
within
Aon fee as df fer & 19d av II
janam birathaa jaat ra(n)g maiaa kai ||1|| rahaau ||
You are wasting your life/time indulged only in the illusions
of outer pleasures and pains
AU SU AAH UdH 3 aHfenT II
jap tap sa(n)jam dharam na kamaiaa ||
(Pray to the Lord) | haven't practiced any meditation,
hardships or religious disciplines O Lord!
Ret AT 3 wfeor of afenr Il
sevaa saadh na jaaniaa har raiaa ||
Nor did | internalize Virtues in the company of the good
oO
AI set JH dle adr il
kahu naanak ham neech kara(n)maa ||
| commit to heinous/disgraceful acts indulged in vices
Hoafs ud At TUT APH III
saran pare kee raakhahu saramaa ||2||4||
Only in your refuge (complete submission to the Inner
Divine) can | save my honor
Hfaer
sohilaa
The name of this Composition/Baani is “Sohela". Sohila
means "The songs of appreciation"
TH Ast thet HIG YA
raag gauRee dheepakee mahalaa pehilaa
Shabad/Poetic composition by the first Guru Ji in Raag
Gauri Deepki
ad nfsars YATE Il
ikOankaar satigur prasaadh ||
There is One Lord who's present in all, at all times, whose
existence is eternal, and is known/realized through the
word/wisdom of the Guru
EN EN EN i b
Hufs atsumit ass a df died il
jaighar keerat aakheeaai karate kaa hoi beechaaro ||
The state of mind in which you can understand the glory of
the Lord
fssufs awegAfoes fhefsg franeod 119
tit ghar | gaavahusohilaa sivarih sirajanahaaro ||1|
Stay focused in that state of mind to sing/internalize the
glories/gratitude of the Lord
sHaeg Hd fess@ a Afosr I
mgaavahu mere nirabhau kaa sohilaa ||
ar Mind! Sing/exercise the divine Virtues of fearlessness
109
wad fag Afos Ae AY af 4a awe Il
hau vaaree jit sohilai © sadhaa sukh hoi ||1|| rahaau ||
Internalizing these virtues brings eternal bliss/peace
iN NA iN
foes fos Abs AShifs Bar teeT Il
nit nit jeeaResamaaleean dhekhaigaa dhevanahaar ||
The True Lord takes care of you (always supports you), and
will be with you forever
AN EN EN
3d weabisa ue fA US aS AND II
tere dhaanai keemat naa pavai tis dhaate kavan sumaar ||2||
The worldly wisdom cannot afford/provide any good to get
rid of fears, but the submission to the Divine Hukam/Will
has all powers to do so
Hafs vs fofimr fife afs ued 36 II
sa(n)bat saahaa likhiaa mil Kar paavahu tel ||
Like all preparations start once the date/time of marriage is
fixed, similarly, you (O Mind!) fix the target of merging in the
Inner Divine, and start preparing for it by absorbing divine
Virtues
2d AWE mAs
fag de Afoa fA@ HS SII
dheh sajan aseesaReeaa
jiau hovai saahib siau mel ||3||
An take in the blessings/teachings of the Guru through
which you can meet (be one) with the Lord within
ufs ufs eduge Aes fos ute i
ghar ghar eho paahuchaa sadhaRe nit pava(n)n ||
To all the states of your consciousness spread the eternal
message of the voice of the Inner Divine/Conscience
Heed faudht sea A feo »irefo igial
sadhanahaaraa simareeaai naanak se dheh aava(n)n ||4||1||
And when you'll focus on this voice/will of the Lord from
within the day/time of that Divine Union will come
TdT MTAT HIG 4% Il
raag aasaa mahalaa pehilaa ||
Shabad by the first Nanak Ji in Raag Aasa
fan us fanade fan Quen il
chhia ghar chhiagur chhia upadhes ||
Although in the outer world, there are different schools of
thought, their own Gurus/Teachers, and their different
messages
Witt Ansa il
gurgureko ves anek ||1||
But within us, there is only one True Lord who in different
ways through His Divine Hukam leads us to righteousness
oN ia ey
wg Auf assates de il
baabaa jaighar karate keerat hoi ||
es of mind in which we can sing/submit to the Lord's
will
Hugoy wzaret sf na go 1
so ghar raakh vaddaiee toi ||1|| rahaau ||
We must preserve that state (Stay submitted and focused).
This is the real virtue
fepe sofort ws ug
fast adt wo mr i
visue chasiaa ghaReeaa paharaa thitee vaaree maahu hoaa ||
Like in outer creation, the movement of the Sun has given
us different lengths of time
- a) aN
Hea ea 2s of Sr II
soorajeko rut anek||
The position of the Sun also brings different seasons
“a
SSX ads a as ZA III
naanak karate ke kete ves ||2||2||
Similarly, the One Creator Lord within us guides us in
different ways in our consciousness. (We need to sit within
to contemplate on Him)
Ta USA HIG 4 Il
raag dhanaasaree mahalaa pehilaa ||
Shabad by the first Nanak ji in Raag Dhanaasri
WsHaS deve cha
Sat 43% AS Ht Il
gagan maithaal srav cha(n)dh dheepak bane
taarikaa ma(n)ddal janak motee ||
When | look at the Sun, Moon, and the Stars
Ty HmMISS Use ved ad
Hae aeote gos ASt AI
dhoop malaanalo pavan chavaro kare
sagal banarai foola(n)t jotee ||1||
And feel the fragrant wind from the mountains, the trees,
and the nature filled with flowers, | must ask myself
N Ss ° ~
ant orgst cde i se user - Sat MEST II
kaisee aaratee hoi || bhav kha(n)ddanaa teree aaratee ||
That How can | worship you, O Lord! (Your worship is not
dependent on some ritualistic plates with lamps, flowers,
pearls, incense sticks, fans etc.)
Mods Aa SHS Sot Ul ToS I
anahataa sabadh vaaja(n)t bheree ||1|| rahaau ||
The melodious music of the Divine Hukam/Order resonates
throughout the creation -in and outside me. (Your worship
does not depend on any outer music/instrument)
HIJA 325 40 BH BOT Sf ae
HOA Hes = Bat Sa ST I
sahas tavnain nannainheh toh kau
sahas moorat nanaa ek tuohee ||
All these thousands of eyes and faces around me are yours,
! Yet you don't have any specific face or set of eyes
which | should worship
HOA ue fas ootaue aio fas
HUA 32 ag) f= BOS HT ANI
sahas padh bimal nanekpadh ga(n)dh bin
sahas tav ga(n)dh iv chalat mohee ||2||
All these thousands of feet are yours, O Lord! and yet no
specific feet which | should worship. All these thousands of
smells around me are yours, O Lord! Yet there's no specific
fragrance that | should use to please you.
As Hf Af 86 APS OD AE
sabh meh jot jot hai soi ||
All around me contain the light of the same Lord
fsHetuee AsHfs woe de I
tis dhaichaanan sabh meh chaanan hoi ||
For all are alive/illuminated because of the presence of the
same Lord in them. (Then how can | consider him separate
and worship him separately?)
qa Ant #Afs usae af
gursaakhee jot paragaT hoi ||
Through the wisdom of the Guru, we realise the Divine Light
within us
afsaae A vrest of 3
jo tis bhaavai su aaratee hoi ||3||
A ter such realization when we start doing what pleases
the Inner Divine - this is the real Worship
o b b
Uf WIE AVG HAGE «= BSS HS
Bb 4
motes Hfo mirdt fmm
har charan Kaval makara(n)dh ~ lobhit mano
anadhinuo moh aahee piaasaa ||
Through Guru's wisdom when | develop the thirst/urge to
submit to the Inner Divine
four ae cfs soa Afar ae
dears 3d of Se gsi
kirapaa jaldheh naanak saari(n)g kau
hoijaate terai nai vaasaa ||4||3||
Only then my mind receives the nectar of Divine Wisdom
with which | merge in the Lord within
Ta West usst HIB s Il
raag gauRee poorabee mahalaa chauthhaa ||
Shabad by the fourth Nanak ji in Raag Gauri Poorabi
w
ath ad add ag star
fe| ie| ~
fifeAg dss dss Il
kaam karodh nagar bahu bhariaa
milsaadhoo kha(n)ddal kha(n)ddaa he ||
The only way to destroy the heaps of vices like lust and
anger within us is by internalizing/practicing Guru's wisdom
yafa fous fet ag ufenr
Hfs fe fee 9-H Ha NAUI
poorab likhat likhe gur paiaa
man har liv ma(n)ddal ma(n)ddaa he ||1||
All those evil thoughts already written/engraved on our minds
wash away when Guru's wisdom is poured/absorbed in. And doing
this our mind rises up in Divine Love
° i
ats AU niet 860s ea I
kar saadhoo a(n)julee pun vaddaa he ||
Dear Mind! Fold your hands (Go humble) to Guru -the
source of Divine Wisdom- to know the way to get rid of
vices
af ss@3 ous SST IT INU IT II
kar dda(n)ddaut pun vaddaa he ||1|| rahaau ||
Submit completely to the Guru's wisdom. This is the biggest
virtue.
Has dese 6 Aten
° Ao x
fae nists IH as J II
saakat har ras saadh na jaaniaa
tin a(n)tar haumai ka(n)ddaa he ||
A mind engrossed in vices doesn't know Divine Love, and
instead has a big ego
AHS Hofs fafs sat TF II
jiau jiau chaleh chubhai dhukh paaveh
jamakaal saheh sir dda(n)ddaa he ||2||
This thorn of Ego pinches at each step of life and brings
suffering. In Ego such mind is continuously beaten up by the
fears born out of vices
deAe dedeoth mre
PY HOH HIE BS UST Il
harjan har har naam samaane
dhukh janam maran bhav kha(n)ddaa he ||
The lovers of the Divine live absorbed in Divine Virtues and they
get rid of the daily deaths/suffering brought upon by Ego
~
mfzoAt usy utfeni usHAg
SS t) f) ~N
ad AS us qJHST J INSil
abinaasee purakh paiaa paramesar
bahu sobh kha(n)dd brahama(n)ddaa he ||3||
They merge into the eternal Lord within who fills them up
with real glory/beauty
JH ada HAAS «Us
dfs my my es ea
ham gareeb masakeen prabh tere
har raakh raakh vadd vaddaa he ||
t rid of that ego, pray) | am too small/empty (of
goodness) from within, O Lord!
Hossa SH ng cad
dfs on dt AY Hat T ISIS
jan naanak naam adhaar Tek hai
har naame hee sukh ma(n)ddaa he ||4||4||
| only have the support of your Divine Virtues that can bring
eternal joy/peace within
TH Ist usst HIS U il
raag gauRee poorabee mahalaa panjavaa ||
Shabad by the fifth Nanak Ji in Raag Gauri Purabi
age asst «6 eg AS Ist «= HST FuH at Sor Il
karau bena(n)tee | sunahu mere meetaa sa(n)t Tahal kee belaa ||
O Dear Mind! | request you to realise that this the time for
you to serve (heed to) the Guru
ato) 3=oufe ved ofa we nd SAS AIST IAI
e'eehaa khaaT chalahu har laahaa aagai basan suhelaa ||1||
If you earn/internalize the Guru's wisdom now you can live
easily ahead (in all circumstances)
m@u we fesn ded Il
Ho «ode fifs «aA Aes NU ao Il
AAuDh ghtai dinsu rainaaray ||
mn gur mili kaaj svaaray. ||4|| rhaaAu ||
With every passing day and night, your life passes by. Meet
Submit yourself to) the Guru to fulfill your purpose of life
feg HAS faerg HA Hs sfaG gon femrot i
eih sa(n)saar bikaar sa(n)jse meh tario braham giaanee ||
Vices have made us fill our lives with fears and worries. The
only way out is by implementing the Divine Wisdom
fanfo werfe §= s re fe oF
nog oat fats ATat III
jiseh jagai peeaavai ih ras
akath kathaa tin jaanee ||2||
This wisdom wakes you up from the slumber of vices, fills
you with divine love, and shows you the path to meet the
Lord within you
magure Hetfaosg sofas note SAC I
jaakauaae soiee bihaajhahu har gur te maneh baseraa ||
Earn/Realise the purpose for which you have come to the
Guru. Absorb in love for the Divine through Guru's wisdom
fon ufg Hoe Weg AY AOA
dfs 3 died fa 3
nij ghar mahal paavahu sukh sahaje
bahur na hoigo feraa ||3||
You'll find the palace/seat of peace within you. And you
won't wander in further search for happiness
nisoret usafaos Agu He at ud Il
a(n)tarajaamee purakhbidhaate saradhaa man kee poore ||
(For such happiness, pray) You know all that happens within me, O
Lord! Kindly grant my wish
Soa UTA fed AY HI
Hag afe Ase at ge SIU
naanak dhaas ihai sukh maagai
mo kau kar sa(n)tan kee dhoore ||4||5||
All | ask in the name of happiness is that | must completely submit
myself to the wisdom/guidance of the true Guru
My journey towards divine started by serving langer (free
community food) to needy people in the downtown area in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. These people live in pathetic conditions
because majority of them are homeless and drug addicted. For many
year we tried to bring a change in their mindset by offering them
free meals, jobs, and other opportunities to get them off the streets.
We couldn’t make any substantial change in their lives, and we are
continuing putting our efforts for their welfare.
While serving the people | become interested in understanding the
philosophy of Gurbani and started listening to Bhai Sarabjit Singh
Dhunda, Ranjit Singh Dhandariyawale, Veer Bhupinder Singh Ji, Bhai
Inderjit Singh Goraya, and Dr. Karminder Singh Dhillon. After
listening to all of them, | got inclined to learn and understand the
message of Gurbani.
To bring harmony in the world, | feel that we should reach our young
generation for their character building. We need to make programs
for children to involve them in community services and educate
them about the value education. We also need to reach out the
parents and encourage them to get involved with their children in
this initiative. To bring a change in the society, we must share the
universal message of Gurbani. To spread the message of love, peace
and harmony throughout the world, we are committed to make the
message of Gurbani available in maximum number of languages.
All is One
Manjit Singh Nerval
Sikhs for Humanity Edmonton
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School Program
Our initial idea was to start a langar food truck, which we would use to deliver langar to Edmonton's inner city. After some consideration, the idea of "Seva Food Truck" was born.
- The Seva Food Truck program began on February 14, 2014. Through Seva Food Truck, our team of volunteers delivered meals to students at low income schools in Edmonton's inner city.
- We modeled the meal program according to the langar format. We arranged for tables to be set up in the school gyms, and we dined collectively with the students.
- This meal program began to take the form of a mentorship program, and many lasting connections were made. We ran this program at Spruce Avenue School for all ~300 students.
- The program was welcomed and enjoyed by many teachers and students alike.
Serving the Homeless
- While the Seva Food Truck program was running, the Sikhs for Humanity team also undertook a huge volunteer initiative in the summer of 2015 to serve our homeless brothers and sisters in downtown Edmonton.
- Every Saturday morning, langar for around 400 people was prepared and trucked in food carriers to downtown Edmonton, where our team would set up a tent and serve the meals. We set up the tent in front of the Bissell Center, but was then moved to the Hope Mission Center.
- The team of Sikhs for Humanity continued to serve and help people for many years.
Grocery Hampers
- After COVID-19, grocery hamper program was served over 300 families every week in Sherwood Park. We continue helping families who are in need and affected during the pandemic.
- Inspired by Guru Nanak's mission to spread the message of universal Oneness, the Sikhs for Humanity team began to ponder ways in which we could do our part to uplift and empower unfortunate people in the community.
- Then this become a permanent food bank at 4954 Roper road. We continue sharing our compassion and touch everyone's heart.
FOOD BANK
As we move forward with our mission, Sikhs for Humanity decided to open a Food Bank
- Grocery hampers are served every Sunday from 11:00am until 1:00pm at 4954 Roper Rd Edmonton.