Hukmnama Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 03, 2023)
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥
Dhanaasaree, Fourth Mehl:
ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਮੈ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਸਨ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ॥
O my King, beholding the Blessed Vision of the Lord’s Darshan, I am at peace.
Detailed Meaning:
O my Sovereign, by gazing upon the divine vision of the Lord, I find inner tranquility and bliss.
ਹਮਰੀ ਬੇਦਨਿ ਤੂ ਜਾਨਤਾ ਸਾਹਾ ਅਵਰੁ ਕਿਆ ਜਾਨੈ ਕੋਇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
*You alone know my inner pain, O King; what can anyone else know? ||Pause||
Detailed Meaning:
You alone, my Sovereign, understand the depths of my suffering; who else can truly comprehend it? (Pause)
ਸਾਚਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਚੁ ਤੂ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਕੀਆ ਸਚੁ ਸਭੁ ਹੋਇ ॥
O True Lord and Master, You are truly my King; whatever You do, all that is True.
Detailed Meaning:
O True Lord and Master, You are my true Sovereign; everything You do is utterly true.
ਝੂਠਾ ਕਿਸ ਕਉ ਆਖੀਐ ਸਾਹਾ ਦੂਜਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥
Who should I call a liar? There is no other than You, O King. ||1||
Detailed Meaning:
Who can I accuse of falsehood? O Sovereign, there is no one besides You. ||1||
Full Review:
In this Shabad, the Fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das, expresses deep devotion and surrender to the Divine, referring to God as “Sovereign” or “King.” The Guru finds solace and inner peace in the blessed vision of the Lord’s presence. The Guru acknowledges that only the Divine truly understands their inner pain, emphasizing the unique connection between the individual and God.
The Shabad underscores the absolute truth and authenticity of the Divine, addressing God as the “True Lord and Master.” It negates the existence of any other entity or power besides God, highlighting the monotheistic belief in Sikhism.
Analysis:
This Shabad speaks to the profound sense of comfort and solace that can be found in a deep spiritual connection. It reflects the idea that turning to the Divine can provide a sense of peace and understanding that transcends human comprehension in times of inner turmoil and suffering. The Shabad also encourages a profound trust in the authenticity and truthfulness of the Divine, reinforcing the concept of divine guidance and protection in the belief.