Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Ang 8

  1. ਸਰਮ ਖੰਡ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਰੂਪੁ ॥

    The Realm of Spiritual Effort is where the mind begins to be shaped and beautified through discipline, transforming one's inner being.

  2. ਤਿਥੈ ਘਾੜਤਿ ਘੜੀਐ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਅਨੂਪੁ ॥

    In this stage, the mind is shaped into an exceptionally beautiful form, a process of inner refinement.

  3. ਤਾ ਕੀਆ ਗਲਾ ਕਥੀਆ ਨਾ ਜਾਹਿ ॥

    The spiritual experience is inexpressible; if someone tries to describe it with words, they will later regret it, as no words can do it justice.

  4. ਜੇ ਕੋ ਕਹੈ ਪਿਛੈ ਪਛੁਤਾਇ ॥

    The spiritual experience is inexpressible; if someone tries to describe it with words, they will later regret it, as no words can do it justice.

  5. ਤਿਥੈ ਘੜੀਐ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮਤਿ ਮਨਿ ਬੁਧਿ ॥

    In that realm of spiritual effort, consciousness, wisdom, mind, and intellect are refined and shaped by the Divine.

  6. ਤਿਥੈ ਘੜੀਐ ਸੁਰਾ ਸਿਧਾ ਕੀ ਸੁਧਿ ॥੩੬॥

    In that realm, a person’s consciousness is shaped, attaining the wisdom of divine beings and spiritually perfected souls.

  7. ਕਰਮ ਖੰਡ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਜੋਰੁ ॥

    The Realm of Grace is where spiritual power becomes a part of one's being, as they receive the blessings of Divine.

  8. ਤਿਥੈ ਹੋਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ ਹੋਰੁ ॥

    In that realm, no one else exists. One is completely in the presence of Divine alone, without any other distractions.

  9. ਤਿਥੈ ਜੋਧ ਮਹਾਬਲ ਸੂਰ ॥

    In that realm, souls become true spiritual warriors, possessing immense strength and courage to fight inner vices.

  10. ਤਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰ ॥

    Within those spiritual warriors, Divine's presence is completely pervasive, filling their every fiber with divine strength and righteousness. This is the ultimate spiritual state.

  11. ਤਿਥੈ ਸੀਤੋ ਸੀਤਾ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

    In that state, the soul is completely woven into Divine's praises and majesty, fully absorbed in His glory.

  12. ਤਾ ਕੇ ਰੂਪ ਨ ਕਥਨੇ ਜਾਹਿ ॥

    The divine forms of those enlightened souls are indescribable, their faces radiating a beauty that cannot be expressed.

  13. ਨਾ ਓਹਿ ਮਰਹਿ ਨ ਠਾਗੇ ਜਾਹਿ ॥

    Those with the Divine within their minds do not spiritually perish nor can they be deceived by worldly attachments.

  14. ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਰਾਮੁ ਵਸੈ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

    Those with the Divine within their minds do not spiritually perish nor can they be deceived by worldly attachments.

  15. ਤਿਥੈ ਭਗਤ ਵਸਹਿ ਕੇ ਲੋਅ ॥

    In that divine realm, devotees from countless worlds and spiritual planes reside, all in union with Divine and each other.

  16. ਕਰਹਿ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਸਚਾ ਮਨਿ ਸੋਇ ॥

    They experience the eternal joy because Divine always dwells in their minds.

  17. ਸਚ ਖੰਡਿ ਵਸੈ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ॥

    The Realm of Truth is the stage of union with Divine, in this stage the formless Divine dwells in the heart of the devotee a state of complete spiritual union.

  18. ਕਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਵੇਖੈ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥

    Having created, the merciful Divine bestows gracious glance and takes care of His creation.

  19. ਤਿਥੈ ਖੰਡ ਮੰਡਲ ਵਰਭੰਡ ॥

    In that state of union with Divine, one perceives the countless realms, worlds, and universes created by the Divine.

  20. ਜੇ ਕੋ ਕਥੈ ਤ ਅੰਤ ਨ ਅੰਤ ॥

    If anyone attempts to describe 's endless creation, they will find there is no end to it. The Divine's vastness is beyond human comprehension.

  21. ਤਿਥੈ ਲੋਅ ਲੋਅ ਆਕਾਰ ॥

    The Divine's vastness is beyond human comprehension. In that divine realm, one perceives endless worlds and creations, all manifestations of the Formless Creator.

  22. ਜਿਵ ਜਿਵ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਤਿਵੈ ਤਿਵ ਕਾਰ ॥

    In that divine realm, one perceives endless worlds and creations, all manifestations of the Formless Creator. One realizes that everything functions as He commands.

  23. ਵੇਖੈ ਵਿਗਸੈ ਕਰਿ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

    Divine creates, observes, and sustains all with a thoughtful, joyous glance. He is content in His creation.

  24. ਨਾਨਕ ਕਥਨਾ ਕਰੜਾ ਸਾਰੁ ॥੩੭॥

    O’ Nanak, describing this state of spiritual union is as difficult as chewing iron.

  25. ਜਤੁ ਪਾਹਾਰਾ ਧੀਰਜੁ ਸੁਨਿਆਰੁ ॥

    Taking the example of a goldsmith to describe how one can embark upon the task of spiritual enlightenment; let chastity be the shop, patience the goldsmith, intellect the anvil and spiritual wisdom, the hammer.

  26. ਅਹਰਣਿ ਮਤਿ ਵੇਦੁ ਹਥੀਆਰੁ ॥

    The fear of Divine as the bellows and disciplined hard work as the fire.

  27. ਭਉ ਖਲਾ ਅਗਨਿ ਤਪ ਤਾਉ ॥

    Make the divine reverence your bellows and spiritual discipline your fire. Use them to forge your soul Make love your vessel and pour the nectar of Divine's name into it.

  28. ਭਾਂਡਾ ਭਾਉ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਤਿਤੁ ਢਾਲਿ ॥

    This signifies that love and devotion are essential for receiving and absorbing the divine essence.

  29. ਘੜੀਐ ਸਬਦੁ ਸਚੀ ਟਕਸਾਲ ॥

    This is the true spiritual mint where the Divine’s Name is forged.

  30. ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਮੁ ਤਿਨ ਕਾਰ ॥

    Through this process, one becomes spiritually enlightened and transforms their soul. This spiritual work is accomplished by those on whom Divine has cast his gracious glance.

  31. ਨਾਨਕ ਨਦਰੀ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥੩੮॥

    It is through His divine grace that we can truly begin to understand and transform ourselves. O’ Nanak, through Divine's gracious and compassionate glance, one is blessed and completely fulfilled with bliss.

  32. ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

    Shalok: Air is as essential for the body as is the Guru for the soul, water is like the father and earth is like the great mother of the entire world.

  33. ਪਵਣੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਿਤਾ ਮਾਤਾ ਧਰਤਿ ਮਹਤੁ ॥

    Air is as essential for the body as is the Guru for the soul, water is like the father and earth is like the great mother of the entire world.

  34. ਦਿਵਸੁ ਰਾਤਿ ਦੁਇ ਦਾਈ ਦਾਇਆ ਖੇਲੈ ਸਗਲ ਜਗਤੁ ॥

    Days and nights are like male and female nurses in whose lap the entire world is playing the role assigned to each one in the worldly play.

  35. ਚੰਗਿਆਈਆ ਬੁਰਿਆਈਆ ਵਾਚੈ ਧਰਮੁ ਹਦੂਰਿ ॥

    The Divine as Righteous Judge, watches human beings’ good and bad deeds.

  36. ਕਰਮੀ ਆਪੋ ਆਪਣੀ ਕੇ ਨੇੜੈ ਕੇ ਦੂਰਿ ॥

    According to their own deeds, some are drawn closer and some are driven farther away from Divine.

  37. ਜਿਨੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਗਏ ਮਸਕਤਿ ਘਾਲਿ ॥

    Those who remember the Divine and work hard on the spiritual path, departed from this world achieveing inner bliss and fulfillment.

  38. ਨਾਨਕ ਤੇ ਮੁਖ ਉਜਲੇ ਕੇਤੀ ਛੁਟੀ ਨਾਲਿ ॥੧॥

    O’ Nanak, their faces are radiant, and in their company, many are liberated from worldly bonds.

  39. ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧

    So Dar~ that door, Raag Aasaa. First Guru: One eternal God, realized by the grace of the true Guru:

  40. ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

    So Dar~ that door, Raag Aasaa. First Guru: One eternal God, realized by the grace of the true Guru:

  41. ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਕੇਹਾ ਸੋ ਘਰੁ ਕੇਹਾ ਜਿਤੁ ਬਹਿ ਸਰਬ ਸਮਾਲੇ ॥

    O’ God, how magnificent is Your abode and how amazing is that door, from where You are taking care of all Your creation.

  42. ਵਾਜੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਦ ਅਨੇਕ ਅਸੰਖਾ ਕੇਤੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਵਾਵਣਹਾਰੇ ॥

    In this wonderful creation of Yours, countless musicians playing innumerable musical instruments, producing infinite numbers of melodies.

  43. ਕੇਤੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਰਾਗ ਪਰੀ ਸਿਉ ਕਹੀਅਹਿ ਕੇਤੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਗਾਵਣਹਾਰੇ ॥

    Countless singers are singing many musical measures along with their consorts.

  44. ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਪਵਣੁ ਪਾਣੀ ਬੈਸੰਤਰੁ ਗਾਵੈ ਰਾਜਾ ਧਰਮੁ ਦੁਆਰੇ ॥

    The wind, the water and the fire in their own way are singing of You; even the Dharamraj, the judge of our deeds, is singing Your praises at Your doorstep.

  45. ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਚਿਤੁ ਗੁਪਤੁ ਲਿਖਿ ਜਾਣਨਿ ਲਿਖਿ ਲਿਖਿ ਧਰਮੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

    Chitra and Gupta (angels), who write the account of people’s deeds and on whose records dharamraj makes judgement, are also singing Your Praises.

  46. ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਈਸਰੁ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਦੇਵੀ ਸੋਹਨਿ ਤੇਰੇ ਸਦਾ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

    The god Shiva, Brahma and the goddesses who are embellished by You, are also singing Your praises.

  47. ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਇੰਦ੍ਰਾਸਣਿ ਬੈਠੇ ਦੇਵਤਿਆ ਦਰਿ ਨਾਲੇ ॥

    The god Indra seated on his throne with many other angels standing at Your doorstep are singing Your praises.

  48. ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਸਿਧ ਸਮਾਧੀ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਸਾਧ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

    Countless holy men are praising You in deep meditation, countless saints admire You as they become absorbed in Your thoughts.