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Save me, any way You please; O Lord God, I am Yours.

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 20, 2023)

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

Shalok:

(The introductory verse sets the spiritual tone.)

ਊਚਾ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਕਥਨੁ ਨ ਜਾਇ ਅਕਥੁ ॥

God is lofty, unapproachable, and infinite. He is indescribable – He cannot be described.

(Profoundly acknowledging the incomprehensible vastness of the Divine, beyond the reach of words.)

ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਰਣਾਗਤੀ ਰਾਖਨ ਕਉ ਸਮਰਥੁ ॥੧॥

Nanak seeks the Sanctuary of God, who is all-powerful to save us. ||1||

(Humility and surrender are the refuge of Nanak, placing trust in the omnipotent Creator.)

ਛੰਤੁ ॥

Chhant:

(The poetic composition continues, offering a heartfelt plea.)

ਜਿਉ ਜਾਨਹੁ ਤਿਉ ਰਾਖੁ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੇਰਿਆ ॥

Save me, any way You please; O Lord God, I am Yours.

(A plea for divine rescue, acknowledging complete surrender to the will of the Almighty.)

ਕੇਤੇ ਗਨਉ ਅਸੰਖ ਅਵਗਣ ਮੇਰਿਆ ॥

My demerits are uncountable; how many of them should I count?

(Recognizing the countless flaws and sins, feeling overwhelmed by their multitude.)

ਅਸੰਖ ਅਵਗਣ ਖਤੇ ਫੇਰੇ ਨਿਤਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਸਦ ਭੂਲੀਐ ॥

The sins and crimes I committed are countless; day by day, I continually make mistakes.

(Expressing the perpetual cycle of committing sins and seeking forgiveness.)

ਮੋਹ ਮਗਨ ਬਿਕਰਾਲ ਮਾਇਆ ਤਉ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦੀ ਘੂਲੀਐ ॥

I am intoxicated by emotional attachment to Maya, the treacherous one; by Your Grace alone can I be saved.

(Admitting entanglement in the illusion of worldly desires and seeking redemption through divine grace.)

ਲੂਕ ਕਰਤ ਬਿਕਾਰ ਬਿਖੜੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਨੇਰ ਹੂ ਤੇ ਨੇਰਿਆ ॥

Secretly, I commit hideous sins of corruption, even though God is the nearest of the near.

(Revealing the inner struggle with hidden vices while recognizing the omnipresence of the Divine.)

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਦਇਆ ਧਾਰਹੁ ਕਾਢਿ ਭਵਜਲ ਫੇਰਿਆ ॥੧॥

Prays Nanak, shower me with Your Mercy, Lord, and lift me up, out of the whirlpool of the terrifying world-ocean. ||1||

(Nanak beseeches divine compassion to rescue and elevate from the daunting ocean of existence.)

Transcending Rituals: Saint Kabir’s Message of Divine Unity

ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਭਗਤ ਕਬੀਰ ਜੀ ਕੀ

Raag Dhanaasaree, The Word Of Devotee Kabeer Jee:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

One Universal Creator God manifesting Himself into His Creation. Realized By The Grace Of The True Guru.

ਜੋ ਜਨੁ ਭਾਉ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਛੁ ਜਾਨੈ ਤਾ ਕਉ ਅਚਰਜੁ ਕਾਹੋ ॥

That humble being, who knows even a little about loving devotional worship – what surprises are there for him?

(Kabir speaks of a person who has understood, even to a small degree, the essence of devotion filled with love. For such a person, the surprises of the world cease to be so; they remain undisturbed by the dualities of life, like pleasure and pain or praise and criticism. Their steady focus on the divine makes the ups and downs of the mundane world appear trivial.)

ਜਿਉ ਜਲੁ ਜਲ ਮਹਿ ਪੈਸਿ ਨ ਨਿਕਸੈ ਤਿਉ ਢੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਓ ਜੁਲਾਹੋ ॥੧॥

Like water, dripping into water, which cannot be separated out again, so is the weaver Kabeer, with softened heart, merged into the Lord. ||1||

(Kabir uses the metaphor of water merging with water to describe his state of oneness with God. The weaver Kabir refers to himself in the third person here, indicating the complete dissolution of ego. Just as a drop of water loses its individuality when it joins the vastness of a body of water, Kabir, too, has merged his identity into the Divine, signifying the ultimate goal of a spiritual seeker — to become one with the Eternal.)

ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਲੋਗਾ ਮੈ ਤਉ ਮਤਿ ਕਾ ਭੋਰਾ ॥

O people of the Lord, I am just a simple-minded fool.

(Here, Kabir humbly addresses the people who belong to the Lord (Har ke loga) and calls himself a “mat ka bhora,” which means a simple-minded fool. He uses this term to express that he is innocent or naive in worldly matters, as his focus is entirely on the divine.)

ਜਉ ਤਨੁ ਕਾਸੀ ਤਜਹਿ ਕਬੀਰਾ ਰਮਈਐ ਕਹਾ ਨਿਹੋਰਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

If Kabeer were to leave his body at Benares, and so liberate himself, what obligation would he have to the Lord? ||1||Pause||

(Kabir challenges the popular belief that dying in the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi) guarantees liberation. He questions this ritualistic approach by suggesting that if liberation can be attained by merely dying in a sacred place, then what would be the role of God’s grace? He implies that true liberation is not bound by place or ritual but is achieved through the grace of God and one’s devotion.)

Review:

Through these verses, Kabir conveys that true devotion and love for the Divine eclipse the need for rituals and supersede all materialistic distinctions and surprises, leading to ultimate unity with God. The essence is not in the physical acts but in the devotion that permeates one’s actions.

Awakening Through the Love of the Lord

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
Dhanaasaree, Fifth Mehl:
(Embarking on a spiritual journey guided by the fifth Guru’s wisdom.)

ਜਿਸ ਕਉ ਬਿਸਰੈ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਪਤਿ ਦਾਤਾ ਸੋਈ ਗਨਹੁ ਅਭਾਗਾ ॥
One who forgets the Lord of life, the Great Giver – know that he is most unfortunate.
(Forgetting the divine, the source of life and gifts, is the greatest misfortune.)

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਜਾ ਕਾ ਮਨੁ ਰਾਗਿਓ ਅਮਿਅ ਸਰੋਵਰ ਪਾਗਾ ॥੧॥
One whose mind is in love with the Lord’s lotus feet, obtains the pool of ambrosial nectar. ||1||
(Love for the divine, symbolized by the Lord’s lotus feet, leads to the immortal nectar of spiritual fulfillment.)

ਤੇਰਾ ਜਨੁ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਰੰਗਿ ਜਾਗਾ ॥
Your humble servant awakes in the Love of the Lord’s Name.
(In the devotion to the divine name, the true servant awakens to spiritual consciousness.)

ਆਲਸੁ ਛੀਜਿ ਗਇਆ ਸਭੁ ਤਨ ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸਿਉ ਮਨੁ ਲਾਗਾ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
All laziness has departed from his body, and his mind is attached to the Beloved Lord. ||Pause||
(With the mind’s union with the divine, all lethargy fades away, signifying spiritual awakening and alignment.)

In Praise of the Eternal Creator: Profound Spiritual Truths

**Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 14, 2023)**

ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਘਰੁ ੩
Raag Soohee, Fifth Mehl, Third House:
(A melody that weaves spirituality with the poetic, by the fifth Guru in the tranquil Raag Soohee.)

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
One Universal Creator God manifesting Himself into His Creation. Realized By The Grace Of The True Guru.
(From the One, all emerges; realized through the enlightening grace of the Guru.)

ਮਿਥਨ ਮੋਹ ਅਗਨਿ ਸੋਕ ਸਾਗਰ ॥ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਉਧਰੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਗਰ ॥੧॥
Attachment to falsehood is an ocean of fire and pain. By Your Grace, O Sublime Lord, please save me from it. ||1||
(In the deceit of attachment, a fiery sea of sorrow; only Your mercy, O Divine, can ferry me across.)

ਚਰਣ ਕਮਲ ਸਰਣਾਇ ਨਰਾਇਣ ॥ ਦੀਨਾ ਨਾਥ ਭਗਤ ਪਰਾਇਣ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
I seek the Sanctuary of the Lotus Feet of the Lord. The Master of the meek, the Support of His devotees. ||1||Pause||
(To the lotus feet of the Divine, I surrender; O Guardian of the humble, in Your devotees’ hearts You reside.)

ਅਨਾਥਾ ਨਾਥ ਭਗਤ ਭੈ ਮੇਟਨ ॥ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਜਮਦੂਤ ਨ ਭੇਟਨ ॥੨॥
O Patron of the forlorn, Eradicator of fear of the devotees. In the Company of the Holy, the Messenger of Death cannot even touch them. ||2||
(Defender of the defenseless, banisher of devotees’ fears, in the sacred gathering, even death’s messenger dares not tread.)

ਜੀਵਨ ਰੂਪ ਅਨੂਪ ਦਇਆਲਾ ॥ ਰਵਣ ਗੁਣਾ ਕਟੀਐ ਜਮ ਜਾਲਾ ॥੩॥
O The Merciful, Incomparably Beautiful, Embodiment of Life. Uttering the Glorious Virtues of the Lord, the noose of the Messenger of Death is cut away. ||3||
(O Life Incarnate, Mercy Personified, of Unmatched Beauty, in singing Your virtues, death’s noose is severed.)

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਸਨ ਨਿਤ ਜਾਪੈ ॥ ਰੋਗ ਰੂਪ ਮਾਇਆ ਨ ਬਿਆਪੈ ॥੪॥
One who constantly chants the Ambrosial Nectar of the Name of the Lord with his tongue, is not touched or affected by Maya, the embodiment of illusion. ||4||
(Continuously chanting the Immortal Name, the tongue finds solace; untouched remains the soul by Maya’s deceptive embrace.)

ਜਪਿ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸੰਗੀ ਸਭਿ ਤਾਰੇ ॥ ਪੋਹਤ ਨਾਹੀ ਪੰਚ ਬਟਵਾਰੇ ॥੫॥
Chant and meditate on God, the Lord of the Universe, and all of your companions shall be carried across, the five thieves will not even approach. ||5||
(Chant the name of Gobind, the cosmic sovereign, and ferry across with all your comrades; the five vices dare not near.)

ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਏਕੁ ਧਿਆਏ ॥ ਸਰਬ ਫਲਾ ਸੋਈ ਜਨੁ ਪਾਏ ॥੬॥
One who meditates on the One God in thought, word, and deed – that humble being receives the fruits of all rewards. ||6||
(In mind, speech, and action, one who contemplates the One, attains the supreme fruit, the bounty of all joys.)

ਧਾਰਿ ਅਨੁਗ੍ਰਹੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਕੀਨਾ ॥ ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮੁ ਭਗਤਿ ਰਸੁ ਦੀਨਾ ॥੭॥
Showering His Mercy, God has made me His own; Only meditation on the Name of the Lord is tasteful. ||7||
(In His grace, God claimed me as His own; in His Name, I found the nectar of devotion, the only true taste.)

ਆਦਿ ਮਧਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੋਈ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ ॥੮॥੧॥੨॥
In the beginning, in the middle, and in the end, that is God. O Nanak, without Him, there is no other at all. ||8||1||2||
(From inception to conclusion, He is all that is; Nanak proclaims, without Him, none else exists.)

(This Shabad resonates with a profound spiritual truth: the Divine is the ultimate savior and companion. Through devotion and the repetition of God’s name, one transcends worldly illusions and fears, attaining a state of eternal grace and unity with the Infinite.)

🌌 The Power of Spiritual Fellowship 🌌

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 13, 2023)

ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥

*Raamkalee, Fourth Mehl:*

(The fourth Guru in the Raamkalee musical measure shares his spiritual insights.)

🎶 ਰਾਮ ਜਨਾ ਮਿਲਿ ਭਇਆ ਅਨੰਦਾ ਹਰਿ ਨੀਕੀ ਕਥਾ ਸੁਨਾਇ ॥

*Meeting with the people of the Lord, I am ecstatic; they preach the sublime sermon of the Lord.*

(In the company of the devout, immense joy is found; they share the profound teachings of the Divine.)

💠 ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਮੈਲੁ ਗਈ ਸਭ ਨੀਕਲਿ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਬੁਧਿ ਪਾਇ ॥੧॥

*The filth of evil-mindedness is totally washed away; by joining the company of the faithful, one is blessed with understanding. ||1||*

(Engaging with the faithful cleanses the mind of negative thoughts, granting wisdom and clarity.)

🌟 ਰਾਮ ਜਨ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਬੋਲਾਇ ॥

*O humble servant of the Lord, follow the Guru’s Teachings and chant the Name of the Lord.*

(Devotees are urged to adhere to the Guru’s teachings and recite the Divine Name.)

✨ ਜੋ ਜੋ ਸੁਣੈ ਕਹੈ ਸੋ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਰਾਮ ਜਪਤ ਸੋਹਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

*Whoever hears and speaks it is liberated; chanting the Lord’s Name, one is embellished with beauty. ||1||Pause||*

(Those who hear and repeat the Divine Name find liberation; in its recitation, they are adorned with spiritual beauty.)

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Review:

The Shabad delves into the transformative effects of spiritual companionship and the practice of chanting the Divine Name on one’s mental and emotional state. It underscores the cleansing of the mind from negative thoughts and the gaining of wisdom through the company of the devout, highlighting a significant link between one’s surroundings and inner wellbeing. This aspect mirrors the broader human experience where the environment and practices we engage in play a crucial role in shaping our mental peace and understanding. The narrative reinforces the idea that spiritual activities, such as chanting and being in the company of like-minded individuals, can have a profound impact on our mental state, offering a pathway to tranquility and inner clarity.

🌌 Contemplating the Infinite through the Guru 🌌

🙏 **Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 12, 2023)** 🙏

🎶 ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ ਅਸਟਪਦੀਆ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਘਰੁ ੨ 🎶
*Raag Gond, Ashtapadees, Fifth Mehl, Second House:*

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
*One Universal Creator God permeating all. By The Grace Of The True Guru.*
(The singular divine reality, expressed in all of existence, becomes known through the enlightenment imparted by the True Guru.)

✨ ਕਰਿ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ॥
*Make thou obeisance onto thy Perfect Guru-God.*
(Bow in reverence to the Perfect Guru, the embodiment of the divine.)

🌟 ਸਫਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਸਫਲ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਸੇਵ ॥
*Successful is your body, and successful is service to Him.*
(Serving the Guru makes one’s life fruitful and meaningful.)

💫 ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਬਿਧਾਤਾ ॥
*The inner knower, the Searcher of hearts, the Architect of Destiny.*
(The Guru is the omniscient one, understanding the innermost thoughts, shaping destinies.)

🌞 ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਨਾਮ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਾਤਾ ॥੧॥
*Twenty-four hours a day, remain imbued with the love of the Name of the Lord. ||1||*
(Stay continually immersed in the divine love, at all times.)

🌍 ਗੁਰੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਪਾਲ ॥
*The Guru-Lord of the Universe, the Guru-Lord of the World.*
(The Guru is seen as the sovereign of the cosmos, the caretaker of all.)

🛡️ ਅਪਨੇ ਦਾਸ ਕਉ ਰਾਖਨਹਾਰ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
*He is the Saving Grace of His slaves. ||1||Pause||*
(The Guru is the protector and saviour of his disciples.)

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🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸 The Unfading Companionship of Virtuous Deeds 🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸

🙏 **Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 08, 2023)** 🙏

🎵 ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੬🎵

*Soohee, First Mehl, Sixth House:*

Penned by First Guru, Guru Nanak Dev

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
*One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru.*
(This stanza lays the foundation, emphasizing a sole, universal Creator whose realization is attainable through the grace of the true Guru.)

✨ ਉਜਲੁ ਕੈਹਾ ਚਿਲਕਣਾ ਘੋਟਿਮ ਕਾਲੜੀ ਮਸੁ ॥
*Bronze is bright and shiny, but when it is rubbed, its blackness appears.*
(Outer lustre is deceptive; true nature is revealed through testing, just as bronze shows its blackness when polished.)

🌺 ਧੋਤਿਆ ਜੂਠਿ ਨ ਉਤਰੈ ਜੇ ਸਉ ਧੋਵਾ ਤਿਸੁ ॥੧॥
*Washing it, its impurity is not removed, even if it is washed a hundred times. ||1||*
(Surface cleansing does not remove inherent impurities, symbolic of the ineffectiveness of superficial acts to purify the soul.)

🌼 ਸਜਣ ਸੇਈ ਨਾਲਿ ਮੈ ਚਲਦਿਆ ਨਾਲਿ ਚਲੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ॥
*They alone are my friends, who travel along with me;*
(The true ‘companions’ that accompany a soul are the good deeds performed in one’s lifetime.)

💮 ਜਿਥੈ ਲੇਖਾ ਮੰਗੀਐ ਤਿਥੈ ਖੜੇ ਦਿਸੰਨਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
*and in that place where the accounts are called for, they appear standing with me. ||1||Pause||*
(At the ultimate reckoning, it is these deeds that stand in support of the soul, testifying to its true journey.)

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Review:

The Shabad invites a contemplative approach to understanding the self and one’s actions, suggesting that the inner purity and deeds we perform ultimately accompany us through life’s journey and beyond. It offers a layered perspective on accountability, where it is not our external accolades but our intrinsic actions that present themselves in our final audit of life.

From a critical standpoint, the Shabad provides a compelling counter-narrative to the often superficial value system that prioritizes appearance over substance. It challenges the reader to look beyond societal measures of success and consider the lasting impact of their actions. The metaphor of the bronze vessel serves as a potent allegory for the human condition, prompting a reassessment of what constitutes true companionship on our spiritual voyage.

In essence, the Shabad is a call to introspection and a life lived in accordance with values that withstand the test of time and transcend the physical world. These virtues, the ‘good deeds,’are lauded as the ultimate allies in the spiritual realm.

✨ Infinite Treasure of Eternal Wealth ✨

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🙏 **Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 07, 2023)** 🙏

📜 ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ਘਰੁ ੨ ਚਉਪਦੇ 📜
*Dhanaasaree, Third Mehl, Second House, Chau-Padas:*

🔸ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥🔸
*One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:*
(The singular divine reality, expressed in all of existence, becomes known through the enlightenment imparted by the True Guru.)

🌸 ਇਹੁ ਧਨੁ ਅਖੁਟੁ ਨ ਨਿਖੁਟੈ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥
*This wealth of the Lord’s Name is inexhaustible. It shall never be exhausted, and it shall never be lost.*
(The spiritual wealth of the Divine Name is limitless and eternal, never diminishing or disappearing.)

🌿 ਪੂਰੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਆ ਦਿਖਾਇ ॥
*The Perfect True Guru has revealed it to me.*
(The Perfect True Guru has graciously shown me this unending treasure.)

🌺 ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਉ ਸਦ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਈ ॥
*I am forever a sacrifice to my True Guru.*
(I am eternally devoted and grateful to my True Guru for this revelation.)

💐 ਗੁਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਹਰਿ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਈ ॥੧॥
*By Guru’s Grace, I have enshrined the Lord within my mind. ||1||*
(With the Guru’s benevolent grace, I have established the Divine Presence within my consciousness.)

🌷 ਸੇ ਧਨਵੰਤ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥
*They alone are wealthy who lovingly attune themselves to the Lord’s Name.*
(True riches belong to those who are deeply and lovingly connected to the Divine Name.)

🍃 ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਧਨੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
*The Perfect Guru has revealed the Lord’s treasure; by the Lord’s Grace, it has come to abide in my mind. ||Pause||*
(The Perfect Guru has illuminated the treasure of the Divine within me; by divine grace, it now resides within my mind.)

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🌸Embracing Truth: Beyond Rituals to Spiritual Integrity🌸

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 04, 2023)

🎵ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਛੰਤ🎵

Wadahans, First Mehl, Chhant:

**ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥**

*One Universal Creator God manifesting Himself to form the Creation. Realized By The Grace Of The True Guru*

🌺 **Insight:** This stanza lays the foundation, emphasizing a sole, universal creator, whose realization is attainable through the grace of the true Guru.

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**ਕਾਇਆ ਕੂੜਿ ਵਿਗਾੜਿ ਕਾਹੇ ਨਾਈਐ ॥**

*Why bother to wash the body, polluted by falsehood?*

🌺 **Insight:** Questions the value of external purification when one’s actions are rooted in deceit. True cleanliness extends beyond the physical to moral and ethical realms.

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**ਨਾਤਾ ਸੋ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਸਚੁ ਕਮਾਈਐ ॥**

*One’s cleansing bath is only approved if he practices Truth.*

🌺 **Insight:** Emphasizes spiritual acceptance and purity stem from truthful living, making religious rituals without ethical living futile.

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**ਜਬ ਸਾਚ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਸਾਚਾ ਤਾਮਿ ਸਾਚਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥**

*When there is Truth within the heart, then one becomes True, and obtains the True Lord.*

🌺 **Insight:** Stresses internalization of truth to truly connect with the Divine.

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**ਲਿਖੇ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਬੋਲਿ ਬੋਲਿ ਗਵਾਈਐ ॥**

*Without pre-ordained destiny, understanding is not attained; talking and babbling, one wastes his life away.*

🌺 **Insight:** Suggests that understanding and enlightenment are predestined, and without this, discourse will not lead to true knowledge.

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**ਜਿਥੈ ਜਾਇ ਬਹੀਐ ਭਲਾ ਕਹੀਐ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਲਿਖਾਈਐ ॥**

*Wherever you go and sit, speak well, and write the Word in your consciousness.*

🌺 **Insight:** Encourages the remembrance of divine virtues in all circumstances and promotes spreading goodness through speech.

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**ਕਾਇਆ ਕੂੜਿ ਵਿਗਾੜਿ ਕਾਹੇ ਨਾਈਐ ॥੧॥**

*Why bother to wash the body which is polluted by falsehood? ||1||*

🌺 **Insight:** Reiterates the theme of the hymn, reminding us that spiritual endeavors are hollow without inner purity and truthfulness.

🌸🌸🌸 **Review of the Shabad:** 🌸🌸🌸

From a psychological perspective, this Shabad underscores authenticity and integrity, challenging the reader to introspect about the alignment between their inner values and outer actions. It advocates a heart-centered approach to spirituality, emphasizing that true devotion is found in a heart filled with truth and a life lived in alignment with divine virtues, rather than mere physical cleanliness or external rituals.

🌺 Guidance of the Guru: The Key to Spiritual Liberation 🌺

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Nov 03, 2023)

🎵 **ਸੋਰਠਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥ Sorat’h, Third Mehl:** 🎵
Penned by Third Master.

🌼 **Verse 1:**
**ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਬਹੁਤਾ ਦੁਖੁ ਲਾਗਾ ਜੁਗ ਚਾਰੇ ਭਰਮਾਈ ॥**
Without following the True Guru, he suffers in terrible pain, and throughout the four ages, he wanders aimlessly.
💬 **Insight:** Importance of the True Guru’s guidance in one’s spiritual journey to avoid suffering and aimless wandering.

🌼 **Verse 2:**
**ਹਮ ਦੀਨ ਤੁਮ ਜੁਗੁ ਜੁਗੁ ਦਾਤੇ ਸਬਦੇ ਦੇਹਿ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥੧॥**
I am poor and meek, and throughout the ages, You are the Great Giver – please grant me the understanding of the Word. ||1||
💬 **Insight:** Acknowledging humility and seeking enlightenment through the Guru’s Word.

🌼 **Verse 3:**
**ਹਰਿ ਜੀਉ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਤੁਮ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥**
O Dear Beloved Lord, please show mercy to me.
💬 **Insight:** A plea for divine grace, showcasing a loving and devoted relationship with the Divine.

🌼 **Verse 4:**
**ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਦਾਤਾ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦੇਵਹੁ ਆਧਾਰੇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥**
Unite me with the True Guru, O Great Giver, and give me the support of the Lord’s Name. ||Pause||
💬 **Insight:** Imploring for a union with the True Guru and the support of the divine Name as a source of sustenance.

🌼 **Verse 5:**
**ਮਨਸਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ਪਾਇਆ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥**
Conquering my desires and duality, I have merged in celestial peace and found the Naam, the Name of the Infinite Lord.
💬 **Insight:** Overcoming desires and duality to attain inner peace and discover the Infinite Name.

🌼 **Verse 6:**
**ਹਰਿ ਰਸੁ ਚਾਖਿ ਮਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਹੋਆ ਕਿਲਬਿਖ ਕਾਟਣਹਾਰਾ ॥੨॥**
I have tasted the sublime essence of the Lord, and my soul has become immaculately pure; the Lord is the Destroyer of sins. ||2||
💬 **Insight:** The transformative and purifying power of experiencing the divine essence.

🌺🌺 **Review:** 🌺🌺

This Shabad from Sorat’h, Third Mehl, speaks profoundly to the human condition, emphasizing the necessity of the True Guru’s guidance for spiritual liberation. It highlights a universal spiritual struggle: without guidance, we are prone to suffering and confusion. The humility of the seeker and the plea for divine grace point to a critical understanding of human dependency on a higher power for wisdom and support.

From a psychological perspective, this Shabad could be seen as addressing the human need for meaning and direction in life. It speaks to our innermost yearnings for clarity and moral purity. The idea of conquering desires aligns with the psychological concept of self-regulation, which is essential for mental peace and contentment.

For the faithful, this Shabad provides a clear message of hope and solace. It reassures that through the Guru’s wisdom and the divine Name’s support, one can overcome the dualities and desires that lead to spiritual turmoil. The transformative power of the Lord’s essence offers a path to purity and absolution, making this Shabad a profound piece of spiritual guidance.