✨ Destiny, Attachment, and Spiritual Deadness ✨

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

💫 ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੩ ॥
Shalok, Third Mehl: 💫

✨ Insight:
This Shalok is composed by the Third Guru, Guru Amar Das. ✨

💫 ਪੂਰਬਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਕਮਾਵਣਾ ਜਿ ਕਰਤੈ ਆਪਿ ਲਿਖਿਆਸੁ ॥
He acts according to pre-ordained destiny, written by the Creator Himself. 💫

✨ Insight:
This line tells us that people act according to a destiny that has been set by the Creator. It suggests that there’s a divine plan behind our actions, even though on the personal level, our actions are misguided. ✨

💫 ਮੋਹ ਠਗਉਲੀ ਪਾਈਅਨੁ ਵਿਸਰਿਆ ਗੁਣਤਾਸੁ ॥
Emotional attachment has drugged him, and he has forgotten the Lord, the treasure of virtue. 💫

✨ Insight:
The Shalok warns that emotional attachment can be like a drug that makes us forget God, who is the true treasure of all good qualities. ✨

💫 ਮਤੁ ਜਾਣਹੁ ਜਗੁ ਜੀਵਦਾ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਮੁਇਆਸੁ ॥
Don’t think that he is alive in the world – he is dead, through the love of duality. 💫

✨ Insight:
This line warns that being attached to worldly things and not focusing on the One God is like being spiritually dead, even if one is physically alive. ✨

💫 ਜਿਨੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਿਓ ਸੇ ਬਹਣਿ ਨ ਮਿਲਨੀ ਪਾਸਿ ॥
Those who do not meditate on the Lord, as Gurmukh, are not permitted to sit near the Lord. 💫

✨ Insight:
The Shalok ends by stating that without meditating on God’s name, one cannot be close to God. Being a Gurmukh—oriented towards the Guru’s teachings—is essential for this closeness. ✨

💫 Review:
This Shalok dives into the ideas of destiny, emotional attachment, and spiritual lifelessness. It suggests that our actions align with a divine plan but warns against letting emotional attachments distract us from God. The Shalok emphasizes that ignoring God’s name makes one spiritually dead and distant from the Divine. 💫

e is dead, through the love of duality. 💫

✨ Insight:
This line warns that being attached to worldly things and not focusing on the One God is like being spiritually dead, even if one is physically alive. ✨

💫 ਜਿਨੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਿਓ ਸੇ ਬਹਣਿ ਨ ਮਿਲਨੀ ਪਾਸਿ ॥
Those who do not meditate on the Lord, as Gurmukh, are not permitted to sit near the Lord. 💫

✨ Insight:
The Shalok ends by stating that without meditating on God’s name, one cannot be close to God. Being a Gurmukh—oriented towards the Guru’s teachings—is essential for this closeness. ✨

💫 Review:
This Shalok dives into the ideas of destiny, emotional attachment, and spiritual lifelessness. It suggests that our actions align with a divine plan but warns against letting emotional attachments distract us from God. The Shalok emphasizes that ignoring God’s name makes one spiritually dead and distant from the Divine. 💫

The Divine Truth as a Path to Peace

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 19, 2023)

🌸 **ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥**

Dhanaasaree, Fourth Mehl: 🌸

🟣 **Insight:**

The hymn is set in the Dhanaasaree Raag and is composed by the Fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das. 🟣

🌸 **ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਮੈ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਸਨ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ॥**

O my King, beholding the Blessed Vision of the Lord, I am at peace. 🌸

🟣 **Insight:**

The devotee expresses a deep longing for the realization of the Divine, stating that such an experience brings peace. 🟣

🌸 **ਹਮਰੀ ਬੇਦਨਿ ਤੂ ਜਾਨਤਾ ਸਾਹਾ ਅਵਰੁ ਕਿਆ ਜਾਨੈ ਕੋਇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥**

You alone know my inner pain, O King; what can anyone else know? ||Pause|| 🌸

🟣 **Insight:**

The devotee acknowledges that only the Divine truly understands their inner turmoil and suffering. The vision of the Divine will bring intimacy to the relationship between the devotee and the Divine. 🟣

🌸 **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. 🌸

🟣 **Insight:**

The devotee affirms their unshakeable faith in the Divine, acknowledging that whatever the Divine does is true and just. 🟣

🌸 **ਝੂਠਾ ਕਿਸ ਕਉ ਆਖੀਐ ਸਾਹਾ ਦੂਜਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥**

Who should I call a liar? There is no other than You, O King. ||1|| 🌸

🟣 **Insight:**

The hymn concludes by questioning the notion of calling anyone else a liar when the all-encompassing Divine is the ultimate truth. It reinforces the belief that there is no other reality besides the Divine. 🟣

🌸 **Review:**

This hymn articulates the yearning for a vision of the Divine and the peace that comes from it. It explores the intimate relationship between the devotee and God, emphasizing the absolute truth and justice in the Divine’s actions. The hymn is a testament to unwavering faith and the search for inner peace through spiritual connection. 🌸

Universal Teachings and Self-Mastery

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 18, 2023)

💠 **ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੩ ॥**

Shalok, Third Mehl: 💠

🔵 **Insight:**

An introduction indicating that the Shalok is penned by the Third Guru, 🔵

💠 **ਪਰਥਾਇ ਸਾਖੀ ਮਹਾ ਪੁਰਖ ਬੋਲਦੇ ਸਾਝੀ ਸਗਲ ਜਹਾਨੈ ॥**

Great men speak the teachings by relating them to individual situations, but the whole world shares in them. 💠

🔵 **Insight:**

The line reflects on the universal applicability of spiritual teachings. While great men may present wisdom in the context of specific situations, their teachings resonate with people across different circumstances. 🔵

💠 **ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਇ ਸੁ ਭਉ ਕਰੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥**

One who becomes Gurmukh knows the Fear of God, and realizes his own self. 💠

🔵 **Insight:**

Becoming a Gurmukh—someone who is oriented toward the Guru’s wisdom—enables one to experience a reverential fear of God and attain self-realization. This line emphasizes the transformative power of aligning with the Guru’s teachings. 🔵

💠 **ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਜੀਵਤੁ ਮਰੈ ਤਾ ਮਨ ਹੀ ਤੇ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ॥**

If, by Guru’s Grace, one remains dead while yet alive, the mind becomes content in itself. 💠

🔵 **Insight:**

The phrase “dead while yet alive” refers to the renunciation of ego and worldly attachments while still living in the world. When one achieves this state through the Guru’s grace, the mind becomes self-content and peaceful. 🔵

💠 **ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਪਰਤੀਤਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇ ਕਿਆ ਕਥਹਿ ਗਿਆਨੈ ॥੧॥**

Those who cannot control their own minds, O Nanak – how can they speak of spiritual wisdom? ||1|| 💠

🔵 **Insight:**

The Shalok concludes by stating that those who cannot control their own minds are not in a position to speak of spiritual wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and mindfulness in the pursuit of spiritual understanding. 🔵

💠 **Review:**

This Shalok delves into the relationship between individual self-realization and universal wisdom. It outlines how the teachings of great men, while specific, have universal resonance. The Shalok also underlines the importance of becoming a Gurmukh and the transformative impact of Guru’s grace on achieving self-contentment and wisdom. 💠

💚 The Humble Plea for Divine Grace and Love 💚

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 17, 2023)

Penned by Third Master

🌿 **ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥**

One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: 🌿

💛 **Insight:**

This line serves as an invocation, acknowledging the One Universal Creator and the grace of the True Guru. It sets the tone for the hymn, emphasizing that the teachings to follow are imparted by divine grace. 💛

🌿 **ਹਮ ਭੀਖਕ ਭੇਖਾਰੀ ਤੇਰੇ ਤੂ ਨਿਜ ਪਤਿ ਹੈ ਦਾਤਾ ॥**

I am just a poor beggar of Yours; You are Your Own Lord Master, You are the Great Giver. 🌿

💛 **Insight:**

This line establishes a relationship of utter humility and dependency on the Divine. The devotee sees themselves as a beggar and God as the ultimate Giver. It lays the foundation for the plea that follows. 💛

🌿 **ਹੋਹੁ ਦੈਆਲ ਨਾਮੁ ਦੇਹੁ ਮੰਗਤ ਜਨ ਕੰਉ ਸਦਾ ਰਹਉ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਾਤਾ ॥੧॥**

Be Merciful, and bless me, a humble beggar, with Your Name, so that I may forever remain imbued with Your Love. ||1|| 🌿

💛 **Insight:**

The devotee pleads for the gift of the Divine Name, expressing a desire to be forever immersed in God’s love. The Name here is seen as a source of everlasting joy and fulfillment. 💛

🌿 **ਹੰਉ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੈ ਜਾਉ ਸਾਚੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਟਹੁ ॥**

I am a sacrifice to Your Name, O True Lord. 🌿

💛 **Insight:**

The devotee expresses a willingness to sacrifice everything for the Divine Name, reflecting a deep sense of devotion and surrender to the True Lord. 💛

🌿 **ਕਰਣ ਕਾਰਣ ਸਭਨਾ ਕਾ ਏਕੋ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਦੂਜਾ ਕੋਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥**

The One Lord is the Cause of causes; there is no other at all. ||1||Pause|| 🌿

💛 **Insight:**

The hymn concludes by stating that God is the ultimate Cause of all causes, emphasizing the omnipotence and uniqueness of the Divine. It serves as a profound reminder of God’s supreme position. 💛

🌿 **Review:**

This hymn encapsulates the essence of humility, devotion, and complete surrender to the Divine. It portrays the relationship between the devotee and God as one of a humble beggar and a benevolent Giver. The hymn emphasizes the transformative power of God’s Name and makes a heartfelt plea for the gift of divine love and mercy. 🌿

🌸 The Healing Power of Devotion and Association with Saints 🌸

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 16, 2023)

Penned by Fifth Master

🌷 ਸਲੋਕ ॥
Salok: 🌷

🌸 ਸੰਤ ਉਧਰਣ ਦਇਆਲੰ ਆਸਰੰ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਕੀਰਤਨਹ ॥
The Merciful Lord is the Savior of the Saints; their only support is to sing the Kirtan of the Lord’s Praises. 🌸

🌷 Insight:
The line asserts that the merciful Lord is the ultimate savior for the devoted. Singing devotional hymns is portrayed as a vital form of support for spiritual well-being. 🌷

🌸 ਨਿਰਮਲੰ ਸੰਤ ਸੰਗੇਣ ਓਟ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਮੇਸੁਰਹ ॥੧॥
One becomes immaculate and pure, by associating with the Saints, O Nanak, and taking the Protection of the Transcendent Lord. ||1|| 🌸

🌷 Insight:
This line emphasizes the transformative power of associating with saints and taking refuge in the Lord. It suggests that such association leads to purity and spiritual elevation. 🌷

🌸 ਚੰਦਨ ਚੰਦੁ ਨ ਸਰਦ ਰੁਤਿ ਮੂਲਿ ਨ ਮਿਟਈ ਘਾਂਮ ॥
The burning of the heart is not dispelled at all, by sandalwood paste, the moon, or the cold season. 🌸

🌷 Insight:
This line points out that worldly comforts like sandalwood paste, the coolness of the moon, or even the cold season cannot alleviate the inner turmoil or “burning” one may experience. 🌷

🌸 ਸੀਤਲੁ ਥੀਵੈ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਜਪੰਦੜੋ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ॥੨॥
It only becomes cool, O Nanak, by chanting the Name of the Lord. ||2|| 🌸

🌷 Insight:
The conclusion suggests that true peace and relief from inner turmoil come from chanting the Name of the Lord. It’s a potent reminder of the healing power of devotion. 🌷

🌸 Review:
This Salok offers profound insights into the path of devotion and the role of spiritual community in one’s life. It highlights that worldly comforts are insufficient for inner peace and true tranquility can only be attained through devotion and association with saints. 🌸

The Transformative Power of Devotion and Guru’s Wisdom

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 15, 2023)

🌷 **ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੪ ॥**

Shalok, Penned by Fourth Master 🌷

🌸 **Insight:**

This line serves as an introduction to the Shalok, indicating that it is written by the Fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das. It sets the stage for the spiritual teachings that are to follow. 🌸

🌷 **ਹਰਿ ਉਤਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਗਾਵਿਆ ਕਰਿ ਨਾਦੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਰਾਗੁ ॥**

I sing of the sublime Lord, the Lord God, in the melody of Raag Bilaaval. 🌷

🌸 **Insight:**

The line emphasizes the importance of singing praises of the divine Lord. The reference to “Raag Bilaaval” signifies that music and melody are not just artistic expressions but spiritual practices that elevate the soul. 🌸

🌷 **ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਸੁਣਿ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਪੂਰਾ ਭਾਗੁ ॥**

Hearing the Guru’s Teachings, I obey them; this is the pre-ordained destiny written upon my forehead. 🌷

🌸 **Insight:**

Obedience to the Guru’s teachings is seen as a fulfillment of destiny. The line suggests that aligning oneself with spiritual wisdom is not just a choice but a divine plan. 🌸

🌷 **ਸਭ ਦਿਨਸੁ ਰੈਣਿ ਗੁਣ ਉਚਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੁ ॥**

All day and night, I chant the Glorious Praises of the Lord, Har, Har, Har; within my heart, I am lovingly attuned to Him. 🌷

🌸 **Insight:**

The continuous chanting of the Lord’s name indicates an unwavering devotion and a state of constant remembrance. It shows the transformative power of keeping the Lord in one’s heart. 🌸

🌷 **ਸਭੁ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਹਰਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਮਨੁ ਖਿੜਿਆ ਹਰਿਆ ਬਾਗੁ ॥**

My body and mind are totally rejuvenated, and the garden of my mind has blossomed forth in lush abundance. 🌷

🌸 **Insight:**

The rejuvenation of body and mind is likened to a garden flourishing in abundance, symbolizing spiritual awakening and inner peace. 🌸

🌷 **ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਮਿਟਿ ਗਇਆ ਗੁਰ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਚਰਾਗੁ ॥**

The darkness of ignorance has been dispelled, with the light of the lamp of the Guru’s wisdom. 🌷

🌸 **Insight:**

The Guru’s teachings act as a lamp that dispels the darkness of ignorance, bringing enlightenment and clarity to the devotee. 🌸

🌷 **ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਦੇਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਇਕ ਨਿਮਖ ਘੜੀ ਮੁਖਿ ਲਾਗੁ ॥੧॥**

Let me behold Your face, for a moment, even an instant! 🌷

🌸 **Insight:**

The concluding line encapsulates the yearning to experience the divine, even if it’s for a fleeting moment. It expresses the ultimate desire for spiritual fulfillment. 🌸

🌷 **Review:**

This Shabad beautifully captures the transformative journey of a devotee who, guided by the wisdom of the Guru, finds rejuvenation, purpose, and enlightenment. It emphasizes the importance of continuous devotion, the richness gained through following the Guru’s teachings, and the ultimate yearning for direct experience of the divine. 🌷

The Glory of the Lord’s Name

🌺 **Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 14, 2023)** 🌺

🖋️ *Penned by Fifth Master* 🖋️

🌿 **Tuk 1:**

ਕੋਟਿ ਜਾਪ ਤਾਪ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥

Kot jāp ṯāp bisrām.

💖 *Millions of meditations and austerities rest in him,* 💖

🎵 **Detailed Meaning 1:**

This verse describes the person who has achieved a high level of spiritual realization. Such an individual has transcended the need for external rituals and practices as they have internalized and embodied the essence of meditation and self-discipline. 🎵

🌿 **Tuk 2:**

ਰਿਧਿ ਬੁਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਸੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ॥

Riḏẖ buḏẖ siḏẖ sur gi▫ān.

💖 *Along with wealth, wisdom, miraculous spiritual powers, and angelic spiritual insight.* 💖

🎵 **Detailed Meaning 2:**

This verse enumerates the supernatural powers and spiritual wisdom that are naturally acquired by such a spiritually elevated person. These include material wealth, profound wisdom, miraculous abilities, and spiritual understanding that allows them to perceive the divine like celestial beings. 🎵

🌿 **Tuk 3:**

ਅਨਿਕ ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਭੋਗ ਰਸੈ ॥

Anik rūp rang bẖog rasai.

💖 *They enjoy the various shows and forms, pleasures, and delicacies;* 💖

🎵 **Detailed Meaning 3:**

This line indicates that such an enlightened soul finds joy in experiencing the diverse and beautiful manifestations of the world, including its pleasures and delights. 🎵

🌿 **Tuk 4:**

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਮਖ ਰਿਦੈ ਵਸੈ ॥੧॥

Gurmukẖ nām nimakẖ riḏai vasai. ||1||

💖 *Yet, despite enjoying all these worldly pleasures, the Gurmukh’s heart is continually immersed in the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||* 💖

🎵 **Detailed Meaning 4:**

This verse underscores that even while enjoying the worldly pleasures, the Gurmukh (one who follows the Guru’s teachings) remains constantly connected to the divine Name within their heart. 🎵

🌿 **Tuk 5:**

ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

Har ke nām kī vadi▫ā▫ī.

💖 *Such is the glorious greatness of the Name of the Lord.* 💖

🎵 **Detailed Meaning 5:**

This line emphasizes the magnificent and unparalleled glory of the Lord’s Name, highlighting its immense spiritual significance. 🎵

🌿 **Tuk 6:**

ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਹਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Kīmaṯ kahaṇ na jā▫ī. ||1|| rahā▫o.

💖 *Its value cannot be described. ||1||Pause||* 💖

🎵 **Detailed Meaning 6:**

This concluding verse stresses that the value and significance of the Lord’s Name are beyond measure or description, and it calls for reflection on this profound truth. 🎵

✨🌺 **Review:**

In these verses, the sublime spiritual state of an enlightened individual is beautifully portrayed. This spiritually awakened soul embodies the harmonious coexistence of worldly experiences and divine connection. Despite indulging in the pleasures and riches of the material world, they retain an unwavering connection to the Name of the Lord within their heart. This intricate balance showcases the depth of their spiritual maturity.

Furthermore, these verses accentuate the incomparable magnificence of the Lord’s Name. It is depicted as a treasure beyond quantification or description, transcending all worldly values. The profound message calls upon readers to reflect on the immeasurable worth of the divine Name and its pivotal role in the spiritual journey. Overall, these verses inspire a profound appreciation for the fusion of worldly and spiritual aspects of life, all under the sublime banner of the Lord’s Name. 🌺✨

✨🌸 Celebrating the Divine Union 🌸✨

🌹 Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 13, 2023) 🌹

Penned by Guru Arjun Dev Ji

🌿 Tuk 1:
ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
Ik▫oaʼnkār saṯgur parsāḏ.
🌺 One Universal Creator God permeating all. By The Grace Of The True Guru: 🌺

🌿 Tuk 2:
ਮੰਗਲ ਸਾਜੁ ਭਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਗਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥
Mangal sāj bẖa▫i▫ā parabẖ apnā gā▫i▫ā rām.
🌺 The time of rejoicing has come; I sing of my Lord God. 🌺
🎵 Detailed Meaning 2:
This verse begins by celebrating the joyous occasion of recognizing the presence of the Divine and singing praises to the Lord. 🎵

🌿 Tuk 3:
ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਵਰੁ ਸੁਣਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਉਪਜਿਆ ਚਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥
Abināsī var suṇi▫ā man upji▫ā cẖā▫i▫ā rām.
🌺 I have heard of my Imperishable Husband Lord, and happiness fills my mind. 🌺
🎵 Detailed Meaning 3:
This verse expresses the feeling of contentment and joy that arises from hearing about the Eternal Lord who is like a perfect husband to the soul bride. 🎵

🌿 Tuk 4:
ਮਨਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਲਾਗੈ ਵਡੈ ਭਾਗੈ ਕਬ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਤੇ ॥
Man parīṯ lāgai vadai bẖāgai kab milī▫ai pūran paṯe.
🌺 My mind is in love with Him; when shall I realize my great good fortune, and meet with my Perfect Husband? 🌺
🎵 Detailed Meaning 4:
This verse reflects the deep love and longing for a union with the Divine, questioning when that blessed moment will come. 🎵

🌿 Tuk 5:
ਸਹਜੇ ਸਮਾਈਐ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਦੇਹੁ ਸਖੀਏ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਤੇ ॥
Sahje samā▫ī▫ai govinḏ pā▫ī▫ai ḏeh sakẖī▫e mohi maṯe.
🌺 If only I could meet the Lord of the Universe and be automatically absorbed into Him; tell me how, O my companions! 🌺
🎵 Detailed Meaning 5:
This final verse expresses the desire for a state of union with the Divine, where the soul merges with the Lord effortlessly, seeking guidance from companions on how to achieve this state. 🎵

✨🌸 Review:
This shabad beautifully expresses the deep longing to connect with the Divine. It shows a strong love and devotion to God and celebrates the joy of realizing God’s eternal presence. Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s poetry in Bilaaval Raag beautifully portrays the journey of the soul toward realizing and uniting with the Divine. 🌸✨

Delusion and Divine Intervention

🌺 Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 11, 2023)

Penned by Guru Arjun Dev Ji

🌺 Tuk 1:
ਐਸੇ ਕਾਹੇ ਭੂਲਿ ਪਰੇ ॥
Aise kāhe bhūl pare.
Why do you wander in delusion like this?
🍂 Detailed Meaning 1:
This verse questions the reason behind one’s state of confusion and delusion.

🌺 Tuk 2:
ਕਰਹਿ ਕਰਾਵਹਿ ਮੂਕਰਿ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਪੇਖਤ ਸੁਨਤ ਸਦਾ ਸੰਗਿ ਹਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Karahi karāvahi mūkar pāvahi pekhaṯ sunaṯ saḏā sang harė. ||1|| rahā▫o.
You act, and incite others to act, and then deny it. The Lord is always with you; He sees and hears everything. ||1||Pause||
🍂 Detailed Meaning 2:
This verse highlights the hypocrisy of individuals who engage in actions and influence others to do the same, only to deny their involvement later. It reminds that the Lord is always present, witnessing everything we do and hear.

🌺 Tuk 3:
ਕਾਚ ਬਿਹਾਝਨ ਕੰਚਨ ਛਾਡਨ ਬੈਰੀ ਸੰਗਿ ਹੇਤੁ ਸਾਜਨ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਖਰੇ ॥
Kācẖ bihājẖan kacẖẖan cẖẖāḝan bairī sang heṯ sājan ṯi▫āg kẖare.
You purchase glass, and discard gold; you are in love with your enemy, while you renounce your true friend.
🍂 Detailed Meaning 3:
This verse metaphorically compares the choices made in life, equating them to preferring glass over gold and embracing an enemy while forsaking a true friend.

🌺 Tuk 4:
ਹੋਵਨੁ ਕਉਰਾ ਅਨਹੋਵਨੁ ਮੀਠਾ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਮਹਿ ਲਪਟਾਇ ਜਰੇ ॥੧॥
Hovaṇ ka▫urā anho▫vaṇ mīṯẖā bikh▫i▫ā mėh laptā▫e jare. ||1||
That which exists, seems bitter; that which does not exist, seems sweet to you. Engrossed in corruption, you are burning away. ||1||
🍂 Detailed Meaning 4:
This final verse illustrates the irony of human perception, where people often find what is truthful and genuine to be bitter, while being attracted to the false and corrupt as if it were sweet. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of being engrossed in deception.

🌺 Tuk 5:
ਅੰਧ ਕੂਪ ਮਹਿ ਪਰਿਓ ਪਰਾਨੀ ਭਰਮ ਗੁਬਾਰ ਮੋਹ ਬੰਧਿ ਪਰੇ ॥
Anḏẖ kūp mėh pari▫o parānī bẖaram gubār moh banḏẖ pare.
The mortal has fallen into the deep, dark pit, and is entangled in the darkness of doubt, and the bondage of emotional attachment.
🍂 Detailed Meaning 5:
This verse portrays the plight of the individual who is trapped in the abyss of ignorance and emotional attachment, symbolized as a deep, dark pit.

🌺 Tuk 6:
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਹੋਤ ਦਇਆਰਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟੈ ਕਾਢੈ ਬਾਹ ਫਰੇ ॥੨॥੧੦॥੯੬॥
Kaho Nānak parabẖ hoṯ ḏa▫i▫ārā gur bẖete kāḝẖai bāh fare. ||2||10||96||
Says Nanak, when God becomes merciful, one meets with the Guru, who takes him by the arm, and lifts him out. ||2||10||96||
🍂 Detailed Meaning 6:
This concluding verse expresses hope and assurance that when God bestows His mercy, the Guru guides and rescues the individual from the depths of delusion and attachment.

🍀 Review:
These verses address the state of delusion and hypocrisy in human behavior, emphasizing the need for self-reflection, recognizing the presence of the Divine, and seeking the guidance of the Guru to overcome these obstacles.

✨ Placing Hope in the Lord

Hukmnama, Golden Temple, Amritsar (Oct 10, 2023)

Penned by Guru Ramdas

🌿 Tuk 1:

ਜੇ ਮਨਿ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਸ ਰਖਹਿ ਹਰਿ ਊਪਰਿ ਤਾ ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦੇ ਅਨੇਕ ਅਨੇਕ ਫਲ ਪਾਈ ॥

Je man cẖiṯ ās rakẖahi har ūpar ṯā man cẖinḏe anek anek fal pā▫ī.

If, in his conscious mind, he places his hopes in the Lord, then he shall obtain the fruits of all the many desires of his mind.

🍂 Detailed Meaning 1:

This verse advises that if one keeps their hopes and desires centered on the Lord, they will be blessed with the fulfillment of all their countless desires.

🌿 Tuk 2:

ਹਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਜੋ ਜੀਇ ਵਰਤੈ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਘਾਲਿਆ ਕਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਇਕੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਨ ਗਵਾਈ ॥

Har jāṇai sabẖ kicẖ jo jī▫e varṯai parabẖ gẖāli▫ā kisai kā ik ṯil na gavā▫ī.

The Lord knows everything that happens to the soul. Not even an iota of one’s effort goes to waste.

🍂 Detailed Meaning 2:

This verse emphasizes that the Lord is aware of every aspect of the soul’s existence, and no effort or action goes unnoticed by Him.

🌿 Tuk 3:

ਹਰਿ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਆਸ ਕੀਜੈ ਮਨ ਮੇਰੇ ਜੋ ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥੧॥

Har ṯis kī ās kījai man mere jo sabẖ mėh su▫āmī rahi▫ā samā▫ī. ||1||

Place your hopes in the Lord, O my mind; the Lord and Master is pervading and permeating all. ||1||

🍂 Detailed Meaning 3:

This final verse urges the mind to keep its hopes and aspirations in the Lord, as the Lord resides within all of creation.

🌿 Tuk 4:

ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨ ਆਸਾ ਕਰਿ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਗੁਸਾਈ ॥

Mere man āsā kar jagḏīs gusā▫ī.

O my mind, place your hopes in the Lord of the World, the Master of the Universe.

🍂 Detailed Meaning 4:

This verse encourages the mind to focus its hopes and trust in the Lord, who is the Master and Sustainer of the entire universe.

🌸 Review:

These verses emphasize the importance of placing one’s hopes and desires in the Lord. By doing so, one can attain the fulfillment of all desires and find solace in the all-pervading presence of the Divine.