Acknowledging the Eternal Truth

🌺 Golden Temple, Amritsar – Oct 08, 2023 🌺

Penned by: Guru Nanak

🌸 Tuk 1:

ਸਚੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਖੰਡ ਸਚੇ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡ ॥

Sacẖe ṯere kẖand sacẖe barahmanḏ ॥

True are Your worlds, True are Your solar Systems.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 1:

This verse emphasizes the eternal truth and authenticity of the various realms and cosmic systems created by the Divine. It highlights the vastness and truthfulness of the universe.

🌸 Tuk 2:

ਸਚੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਲੋਅ ਸਚੇ ਆਕਾਰ ॥

Sacẖe ṯere lo▫a sacẖe ākār ॥

True are Your realms, True is Your creation.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 2:

Continuing to affirm the eternal truth, this verse acknowledges the genuineness of the Divine’s domains and the truth in the way creation has been structured.

🌸 Tuk 3:

ਸਚੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਕਰਣੇ ਸਰਬ ਬੀਚਾਰ ॥

Sacẖe ṯere karṇe sarab bīcẖār ॥

True are Your actions, and all Your deliberations.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 3:

This verse acknowledges that every action and decision made by the Divine is true and based on complete wisdom.

🌸 Tuk 4:

ਸਚਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਅਮਰੁ ਸਚਾ ਦੀਬਾਣੁ ॥

Sacẖā ṯerā amar sacẖā ḏībāṇ ॥

True is Your Command, and True is Your Court.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 4:

This verse affirms that the Divine’s commands are true, and the divine court administers true justice.

🌸 Tuk 5:

ਸਚਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਸਚਾ ਫੁਰਮਾਣੁ ॥

Sacẖā ṯerā hukam sacẖā furmāṇ ॥

True is the Command of Your Will, True is Your Order.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 5:

This verse reiterates the truthfulness of the Divine’s commands and the authenticity of the divine order.

🌸 Tuk 6:

ਸਚਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਕਰਮੁ ਸਚਾ ਨੀਸਾਣੁ ॥

Sacẖā ṯerā karam sacẖā nīsāṇ ॥

True is Your Mercy, True is Your Insignia.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 6:

This verse emphasizes the true nature of the Divine’s mercy and the authenticity of divine insignia.

🌸 Tuk 7:

ਸਚੇ ਤੁਧੁ ਆਖਹਿ ਲਖ ਕਰੋੜਿ ॥

Sacẖe ṯuḏẖ ākẖahi lakẖ karoraḏi ॥

Hundreds of thousands and millions call You True.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 7:

This verse highlights that countless beings recognize and acknowledge the eternal truth of the Divine.

🌸 Tuk 8:

ਸਚੈ ਸਭਿ ਤਾਣਿ ਸਚੈ ਸਭਿ ਜੋਰਿ ॥

Sacẖai sabẖ ṯāṇ sacẖai sabẖ jor ॥

In the True Lord is all power, in the True Lord is all might.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 8:

This verse affirms that all power and strength reside in the True Lord.

🌸 Tuk 9:

ਸਚੀ ਤੇਰੀ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸਚੀ ਸਾਲਾਹ ॥

Sacẖī ṯerī sipaṯ sacẖī sālāh ॥

True is Your Praise, True is Your Adoration.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 9:

This verse acknowledges the truth in praising and adoring the Divine.

🌸 Tuk 10:

ਸਚੀ ਤੇਰੀ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਸਚੇ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹ ॥

Sacẖī ṯerī kuḏraṯ sacẖe pāṯisāh ॥

True is Your almighty creative power, True King.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 10:

This verse emphasizes the true nature of the Divine’s creative power and acknowledges the Divine as the True King.

🌸 Tuk 11:

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੁ ਧਿਆਇਨਿ ਸਚੁ ॥

Nānak sacẖ ḏẖi▫ā▫in sacẖ ॥

O Nanak, true are those who meditate on the True One.

🌺 Detailed Meaning 11:

Nanak affirms that those who meditate on the True One are indeed true themselves.

🌸 Tuk 12:

ਜੋ ਮਰਿ ਜੰਮੇ ਸੁ ਕਚੁ ਨਿਕਚੁ ॥੧॥

Jo mar janme so kacẖ nikacẖ ॥1॥

Those who are subject to birth and death are totally false. ||1||

🌺 Detailed Meaning 12:

This closing verse asserts that those who are trapped in the cycle of birth and death are living a false existence compared to the eternal truth of the Divine.

Analysis:

The Shabad underscores a fundamental psychological theme – the distinction between reality and illusion. It emphasizes that the Divine’s existence and attributes are real, not a mere dream or illusion. This aligns with psychological concepts related to perception and cognition, where individuals often grapple with discerning reality from subjective interpretations. 🙏

🌼 Engagement:

Reflect on the eternal truth as described in this Shabad. How does acknowledging this truth impact your daily life? Share your thoughts and reflections below. 🙏

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