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. 🌷