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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

ਮਾਝ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥(94-9)
maajh mehlaa 4.

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ਮੇਰੇ ਮੀਤ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਮੋ ਕਉ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿ ॥
मेरे मीत गुरदेव मो कउ राम नामु परगासि ॥
Mėrė meet gurdėv mo ka­o rām nām pargās.
O my Best Friend, O Divine Guru, please enlighten me with the Name of the Lord.
ਮਃ 4 - view Shabad/Paurhi/Salok

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NamJap

We hear that when we pray to Waheguruji, we should plead like a baby, calling for Him, the soul seeks its source and support. Here is where I hear that plea






There are two remarkable things in this shabad. One is the image of a baby and its parent. We have seen how when a baby starts to babble and make those lilting and musical sounds, parents, or any loving adult, will babble and coo back. It is still a conversation, a conversation about nothing, only about making a connection in lilting sounds. Only the most cold-hearted parent does not respond to a child with parental coos. The shabad sees Hari, Waheguru, as a loving parent who supports and cherishes.

The other remarkable thing, in my opinion, is the way that Guru Ram Das maintains the metaphor of the lotus in the shabad's structure. First Guru Ram Das says "the lotus of my heart blossoms forth." The fulfillment gained by hari ras. Then at the end Guru Ram Das, speaking in the voice of Nanak says, Nanak blossoms forth. Guru Ram Das finds the fulfillment, he blossoms forth (like the lotus) because he has met the Guru.

These themes of har ras, fulfillment, the lotus -- throughout the maajh raag. I know that you responded before I could respond. It took me some time to think about this. Apologies.

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

Guru Ram Das's poetry, the special poetic form of the Bani of Guru Ram Das, could be a literary study for someone who has a background in Gurbani and in literature.

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

It's sangat like you who brings in the ਲਗਨ (devotion - donno if it's the right word) in me. Gurbani was never the trademark of Punjabis but I have been misled to believe otherwise. Aad ji, you inspire me. ਲਗਨ could also mean inspiration.
Tej Kaur - Mera Piara Preetam

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I touch my veil to your feet, veer ji. For the sat sang, otherwise why even bother.

And BTW you should see the problem I am struggling with right now -- turning to, Yes the Wisdom of the Orient for auxiliary support and understanding. When I understand more I will share it. You are kind.

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

And BTW you should see the problem I am struggling with right now -- turning to, Yes the Wisdom of the Orient for auxiliary support and understanding. When I understand more I will share it. You are kind.

Jackie Chen stars in - The Forbidden Kingdom - watch it. It's in the threatre now.

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ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਸੋਈ ਗਾਵੈ ॥ਜੋ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਤੇਰੈ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ॥
anmrith naam thaeraa soee gaavai || jo saahib thaerai man bhaavai ||
He alone sings Your Ambrosial Naam, who is pleasing to Your Mind, O my Lord and Master.
Aad0002 Ji

That is only in HIS hands, without it, nothing happens, claims are useless; however, a true seeker stays on the path even after knowing this.

Nam jap

ਹਉ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਖੋਜੀ ਭਾਲਿ ਭਾਲਾਈ ॥
ha-o man tan khojee bhaal bhaalaa-ee.
I have searched my mind and body, through and through.

ਕਿਉ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਈ ॥
ki-o pi-aaraa pareetam milai mayree maa-ee.
How can I meet my Darling Beloved, O my mother?

ਮਿਲਿ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਖੋਜੁ ਦਸਾਈ ਵਿਚਿ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਵਸੈ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥
namjapji
Environment is very important even for walking on the path, otherwise talks remain just talks.

I feel after reading so much wisdom why failure follows us like a shadow? Answer may be, still we dont miss HIM. Why dont we miss HIM after showing longing for HIM. World fair is fascinating more.....

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HAR bisrat sda khuari Mehla 5
pk70

pk70 ji

I feel after reading so much wisdom why failure follows us like a shadow? Answer may be, still we dont miss HIM. Why dont we miss HIM after showing longing for HIM. World fair is fascinating more.....

Yes and No. it is very possible for someone to feel calm in his/her own heart, and know very deeply that He is there as a supporter, nourisher, piaaraa -- for oneself. And that feeling puts one's personal fears and anxieties to rest.

But also one looks around and sees that others are in a mess -- and it does not matter whether they caused the mess or someone else caused that mess. And then one feels very bad for that person, because one cannot change things in that person's heart. And I have had this experience -- where I really want to be able to say something that will provide that peace and calm. When I cannot do this, I often feel useless and sad.

This feeling that I describe is another part of the journey inward to Him, for me/anyone else who feels the same way. To accept His support and to put a false sense of ego and personal control aside completely. So it is a short journey inward, but it takes more time than we think sometimes.

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.