Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 28, 2023)
🎵 ਤਿਲੰਗ ਘਰੁ ੨ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥🎵
Tilang, Second House, Fifth Mehl
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Insight: 🍃
The hymn is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the Fifth Guru, in Tilang Raag. It brings forth the essence of monotheism and emphasizes the omnipotence of the One Divine Creator.
🌸 Verse 1:
🌿 ਤੁਧੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਦੂਜਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥
“There is no other than You, Lord.”
Insight: 🍃
The Guru starts by reinforcing the idea that there is no entity or power parallel to the Divine Creator.
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🌸 Verse 2:
🌿 ਤੂ ਕਰਤਾਰੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਸੋ ਹੋਇ ॥
“You are the Creator; whatever You do, that alone happens.”
Insight: 🍃
Acknowledging the all-encompassing power of the Creator, Guru Ji emphasizes that whatever happens is by Divine Will.
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🌸 Verse 3:
🌿 ਤੇਰਾ ਜੋਰੁ ਤੇਰੀ ਮਨਿ ਟੇਕ ॥
“You are the strength, and You are the support of the mind.”
Insight: 🍃
The Guru tells us that the Divine is the ultimate source of strength and emotional resilience.
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🌸 Verse 4:
🌿 ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਜਪਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਏਕ ॥੧॥
“Forever and ever, meditate, O Nanak, on the One. ||1||”
Insight: 🍃
Guru Ji concludes the verse by stressing the importance of constant remembrance and meditation on the One Divine.
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🌸 Verse 5:
🌿 ਸਭ ਊਪਰਿ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਦਾਤਾਰੁ ॥
“The Great Giver is the Supreme Lord God over all.”
Insight: 🍃
Reinforcing the idea of Divine Omnipotence, Guru Ji reminds us that God is the Giver of all things and is Supreme.
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🌸 Verse 6:
🌿 ਤੇਰੀ ਟੇਕ ਤੇਰਾ ਆਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
“You are our support, You are our sustainer. ||Pause||”
Insight: 🍃
The hymn concludes with a note of surrender, acknowledging that the Divine is our ultimate support and sustainer.
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Review: 🌸
The hymn encapsulates the essence of monotheism and underlines the importance of recognizing the One Divine as the Creator, Sustainer, and the ultimate source of strength. It emphasizes the practice of meditation and mindfulness as a pathway to understand and connect with the Divine.