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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
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Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
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Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
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Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
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Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
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Chaubolae Mahala 5
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Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
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Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
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How Should We Worship And Adore Him?
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<blockquote data-quote="spnadmin" data-source="post: 74949" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><strong><span style="color: DarkGreen">Fourth Stage of Prayer</span></strong></p><p><strong></strong><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>from Bandginama by Raghbir Singh</strong></span> </p><p><span style="color: DimGray"> To transcend the third stage is tantamount to dwelling in, and enjoying</span></p><p><span style="color: DimGray">the bliss of paradise.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: DimGray"> Though the lower self ever clings to us in some shape or form, yet it gradually weakens and instead of pricking us like a thorn, feels soft, sweet smelling and graceful as a flower. Whereas it was once elusive, delusive, and restless, it is now in a habitual state of peace, poise, and bliss. It is the soul’s stage of Sahej. Out of Sahej, arises that mood of spiritual inebriation that is known as “dying” in Gurbani. In this state, we are ever fill of habitual bliss: </span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em>Mother, I have found inexhaustible wealth, that is, Har Nam,</em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em>My mind has ceased to wander and is ever at rest.</em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em>mai mai dhan paio har nam</em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em>manu mero dhavan te chhutkio kari baitho bisram</em></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 9px"><span style="color: Red"> Guru Tegh Bahadur - Basant.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: DimGray"></span></p><p><span style="color: DimGray">As the mind is poised in this state, it feels that it is not unaided and abandoned as it once was. It begins to feel the presence and company of an All-powerful, All-intelligent Force. There are times when a mere touch of this Force gives birth to ineffable thrills of ecstasy. I shall revert to this topic under the chapter entitled “Simran”. Here, it is enough to say that those in this stage do not pray for personal comforts or worldly advancement. They are ever full of bliss and peace. Their prayers are outpourings of gratitude.</span></p><p><span style="color: DimGray">0 Lord, who else could have worked this miracle?</span></p><p><span style="color: DimGray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em> Thou Exalter of humble people</em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em>Elevate the poor and downtrodden, to positions of dignity. </em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em>aisi lal tujh bin kaun karai</em></span></p><p><span style="color: Green"><em>garib nivaju gusaia mera mathai chhatar dharai</em></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 9px"><span style="color: Red"> Bhagat Ravidas - Maru</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: DimGray"> Naturally, one craves to abide with this Inner Power for the maximum length of time. This power is ever on the up-grade, in full vigour and free from care. The mind feels that the voice of this Force has ever been a calling. He who is blessed with this mood surrenders all his troubles, all his woes to this Blessed Force and abides carefree. He feels confident that he can win all his battles, overcome all his difficulties, with the aid of this mighty power. He who has attained to this state prays like this:</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>Thou art my father, Thou art my mother,</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>Thou art my kith and kin,</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>Thou art my protector everywhere,</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>how can there be any fear or trouble for me?</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>With Thy grace, I have known Thee, Thou art my refuge,</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>I am proud of Thee, Thou alone art, this drama is all Thine.</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>tun mera pita tu hai mera mata</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>tun mera bandhap tu mera bhrata</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>tun mera rdkha sabhni thai</em></span></p><p><span style="color: DarkGreen"><em>ta bhau keha karha jio</em></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 9px"><span style="color: Red"> Guru Arjan - Maj</span></span><span style="color: Red">h.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Red"></span><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਮਾਝ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> maajh mehalaa 5 ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Maajh, Fifth Mehl:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਵਿਸਰੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਏਵਡ ਦਾਤੇ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> visar naahee eaevadd dhaathae ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">I shall never forget You-You are such a Great Giver!</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span> <span style="color: Indigo"> ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਭਗਤਨ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਾਤੇ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> kar kirapaa bhagathan sang raathae ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Please grant Your Grace, and imbue me with the love of devotional worship.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span> <span style="color: Indigo"> ਰੈਣਿ ਜਿਉ ਤੁਧੁ ਧਿਆਈ ਏਹੁ ਦਾਨੁ ਮੋਹਿ ਕਰਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> dhinas rain jio thudhh dhhiaaee eaehu dhaan mohi karanaa jeeo ||1||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">If it pleases You, let me meditate on You day and night; please, grant me this gift! ||1||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span> <span style="color: Indigo"> ਮਾਟੀ ਅੰਧੀ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਮਾਈ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> maattee andhhee surath samaaee ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Into this blind clay, You have infused awareness.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span> <span style="color: Indigo"> ਸਭ ਕਿਛੁ ਦੀਆ ਭਲੀਆ ਜਾਈ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> sabh kishh dheeaa bhaleeaa jaaee ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Everything, everywhere which You have given is good.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo"> ਅਨਦ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਚੋਜ ਤਮਾਸੇ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਹੋਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"><span style="color: Indigo"> anadh</span> binodh choj thamaasae thudhh bhaavai so honaa jeeo ||2||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span><span style="color: DimGray"><span style="color: Indigo">Bliss,</span> joyful celebrations, wondrous plays and entertainment-whatever pleases You, comes to pass. ||2||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਦਿਤਾ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਲੈਣਾ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> jis dhaa dhithaa sabh kishh lainaa ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Everything we receive is a gift from Him</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਛਤੀਹ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭੋਜਨੁ ਖਾਣਾ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> shhatheeh anmrith bhojan khaanaa ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">-the thirty-six delicious foods to eat</span>,</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਸੇਜ ਸੁਖਾਲੀ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਪਵਣਾ ਸਹਜ ਕੇਲ ਰੰਗ ਕਰਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> saej sukhaalee seethal pavanaa sehaj kael rang karanaa jeeo ||3||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">cozy beds, cooling breezes, peaceful joy and the experience of pleasure. ||3||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਸਾ ਬੁਧਿ ਦੀਜੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਵਿਸਰਹਿ ਨਾਹੀ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> saa budhh dheejai jith visarehi naahee ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Give me that state of mind, by which I may not forget You.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਸਾ ਮਤਿ ਦੀਜੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਤੁਧੁ ਧਿਆਈ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> saa math dheejai jith thudhh dhhiaaee ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Give me that understanding, by which I may meditate on You.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span> <span style="color: Indigo">ਸਾਸ ਸਾਸ ਤੇਰੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਾ ਓਟ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੪॥੧੨॥੧੯॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> saas saas thaerae gun gaavaa outt naanak gur charanaa jeeo ||4||12||19||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">I sing Your Glorious Praises with each and every breath. Nanak takes the Support of the Guru's Feet. ||4||12||19||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span> <span style="color: Indigo">ਮਾਝ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> maajh mehalaa 5 ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Maajh, Fifth Mehl:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo"> ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸਾਲਾਹਣੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਰਜਾਈ </span>॥ </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> sifath saalaahan thaeraa hukam rajaaee ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">To praise You is to follow Your Command and Your Will.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਸੋ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਜੋ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਈ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> so giaan dhhiaan jo thudhh bhaaee ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">That which pleases You is spiritual wisdom and meditation</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span><span style="color: Indigo"> ਸੋਈ ਜਪੁ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜੀਉ ਭਾਵੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਪੂਰ ਗਿਆਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥</span> </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> soee jap jo prabh jeeo bhaavai bhaanai poor giaanaa jeeo ||1||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">That which pleases God is chanting and meditation; to be in harmony with His Will is perfect spiritual wisdom. ||1||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਸੋਈ ਗਾਵੈ ॥ਜੋ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਤੇਰੈ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> anmrith naam thaeraa soee gaavai || jo saahib thaerai man bhaavai ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">He alone sings Your Ambrosial Naam, who is pleasing to Your Mind, O my Lord and Master.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span><span style="color: Indigo"> ਤੂੰ ਸੰਤਨ ਕਾ ਸੰਤ ਤੁਮਾਰੇ ਸੰਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥</span> </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> thoon santhan kaa santh thumaarae santh saahib man maanaa jeeo ||2||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">You belong to the Saints, and the Saints belong to You. The minds of the Saints are attuned to You, O my Lord and Master. ||2||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo"> ਤੂੰ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੀ ਕਰਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਾ ॥</span> </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> thoon santhan kee karehi prathipaalaa ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">You cherish and nurture the Saints.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਸੰਤ ਖੇਲਹਿ ਤੁਮ ਸੰਗਿ ਗੋਪਾਲਾ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> santh khaelehi thum sang gopaalaa ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">The Saints play with You, O Sustainer of the World</span>.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸੰਤ ਤੁਧੁ ਖਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤੂ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> apunae santh thudhh kharae piaarae thoo santhan kae praanaa jeeo ||3||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">Your Saints are very dear to You. You are the breath of life of the Saints. ||3||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਉਨ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੇ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> oun santhan kai maeraa man kurabaanae ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">My mind is a sacrifice to those Saints who know You,</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਜਿਨ ਤੂੰ ਜਾਤਾ ਜੋ ਤੁਧੁ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਨੇ ॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> jin thoon jaathaa jo thudhh man bhaanae ||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">and are pleasing to Your Mind.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: Indigo">ਤਿਨ ਕੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਸ ਨਾਨਕ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿ ਅਘਾਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੪॥੧੩॥੨੦॥ </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"> thin kai sang sadhaa sukh paaeiaa har ras naanak thripath aghaanaa jeeo ||4||13||20||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray">In their company I have found a lasting peace. Nanak is satisfied and fulfilled with the Sublime Essence of the Lord. ||4||13||20||</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: DimGray"></span></strong><span style="font-size: 9px"><span style="color: Red">Sri Guru Arjan Dev Maharj</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 9px"><span style="color: Red">Ang 100</span></span> </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 74949, member: 35"] [B][COLOR=DarkGreen]Fourth Stage of Prayer[/COLOR] [/B][COLOR=DarkGreen][B] from Bandginama by Raghbir Singh[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] To transcend the third stage is tantamount to dwelling in, and enjoying the bliss of paradise.[/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] Though the lower self ever clings to us in some shape or form, yet it gradually weakens and instead of pricking us like a thorn, feels soft, sweet smelling and graceful as a flower. Whereas it was once elusive, delusive, and restless, it is now in a habitual state of peace, poise, and bliss. It is the soul’s stage of Sahej. Out of Sahej, arises that mood of spiritual inebriation that is known as “dying” in Gurbani. In this state, we are ever fill of habitual bliss: [/COLOR] [COLOR=Green][I] Mother, I have found inexhaustible wealth, that is, Har Nam, My mind has ceased to wander and is ever at rest. mai mai dhan paio har nam manu mero dhavan te chhutkio kari baitho bisram[/I][/COLOR] [SIZE=1][COLOR=Red] Guru Tegh Bahadur - Basant.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [COLOR=DimGray] As the mind is poised in this state, it feels that it is not unaided and abandoned as it once was. It begins to feel the presence and company of an All-powerful, All-intelligent Force. There are times when a mere touch of this Force gives birth to ineffable thrills of ecstasy. I shall revert to this topic under the chapter entitled “Simran”. Here, it is enough to say that those in this stage do not pray for personal comforts or worldly advancement. They are ever full of bliss and peace. Their prayers are outpourings of gratitude. 0 Lord, who else could have worked this miracle? [/COLOR] [COLOR=Green][I] Thou Exalter of humble people Elevate the poor and downtrodden, to positions of dignity. aisi lal tujh bin kaun karai garib nivaju gusaia mera mathai chhatar dharai[/I][/COLOR] [SIZE=1][COLOR=Red] Bhagat Ravidas - Maru[/COLOR][/SIZE] [COLOR=DimGray] Naturally, one craves to abide with this Inner Power for the maximum length of time. This power is ever on the up-grade, in full vigour and free from care. The mind feels that the voice of this Force has ever been a calling. He who is blessed with this mood surrenders all his troubles, all his woes to this Blessed Force and abides carefree. He feels confident that he can win all his battles, overcome all his difficulties, with the aid of this mighty power. He who has attained to this state prays like this:[/COLOR] [COLOR=DarkGreen][I] Thou art my father, Thou art my mother, Thou art my kith and kin, Thou art my protector everywhere, how can there be any fear or trouble for me? With Thy grace, I have known Thee, Thou art my refuge, I am proud of Thee, Thou alone art, this drama is all Thine. tun mera pita tu hai mera mata tun mera bandhap tu mera bhrata tun mera rdkha sabhni thai ta bhau keha karha jio[/I][/COLOR] [SIZE=1][COLOR=Red] Guru Arjan - Maj[/COLOR][/SIZE][COLOR=Red]h. [/COLOR][CENTER][B][COLOR=Indigo]ਮਾਝ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] maajh mehalaa 5 || Maajh, Fifth Mehl:[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਵਿਸਰੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਏਵਡ ਦਾਤੇ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] visar naahee eaevadd dhaathae || I shall never forget You-You are such a Great Giver! [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਭਗਤਨ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਾਤੇ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] kar kirapaa bhagathan sang raathae || Please grant Your Grace, and imbue me with the love of devotional worship. [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਰੈਣਿ ਜਿਉ ਤੁਧੁ ਧਿਆਈ ਏਹੁ ਦਾਨੁ ਮੋਹਿ ਕਰਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] dhinas rain jio thudhh dhhiaaee eaehu dhaan mohi karanaa jeeo ||1|| If it pleases You, let me meditate on You day and night; please, grant me this gift! ||1|| [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਮਾਟੀ ਅੰਧੀ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਮਾਈ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] maattee andhhee surath samaaee || Into this blind clay, You have infused awareness. [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਸਭ ਕਿਛੁ ਦੀਆ ਭਲੀਆ ਜਾਈ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] sabh kishh dheeaa bhaleeaa jaaee || Everything, everywhere which You have given is good.[/COLOR][/B] [B] [COLOR=Indigo] ਅਨਦ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਚੋਜ ਤਮਾਸੇ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਹੋਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=Indigo] anadh[/COLOR] binodh choj thamaasae thudhh bhaavai so honaa jeeo ||2|| [/COLOR][COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=Indigo]Bliss,[/COLOR] joyful celebrations, wondrous plays and entertainment-whatever pleases You, comes to pass. ||2|| [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਦਿਤਾ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਲੈਣਾ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] jis dhaa dhithaa sabh kishh lainaa || Everything we receive is a gift from Him[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਛਤੀਹ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭੋਜਨੁ ਖਾਣਾ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] shhatheeh anmrith bhojan khaanaa || -the thirty-six delicious foods to eat[/COLOR], [COLOR=Indigo]ਸੇਜ ਸੁਖਾਲੀ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਪਵਣਾ ਸਹਜ ਕੇਲ ਰੰਗ ਕਰਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] saej sukhaalee seethal pavanaa sehaj kael rang karanaa jeeo ||3|| cozy beds, cooling breezes, peaceful joy and the experience of pleasure. ||3||[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਸਾ ਬੁਧਿ ਦੀਜੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਵਿਸਰਹਿ ਨਾਹੀ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] saa budhh dheejai jith visarehi naahee || Give me that state of mind, by which I may not forget You.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਸਾ ਮਤਿ ਦੀਜੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਤੁਧੁ ਧਿਆਈ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] saa math dheejai jith thudhh dhhiaaee || Give me that understanding, by which I may meditate on You. [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਸਾਸ ਸਾਸ ਤੇਰੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਾ ਓਟ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਣਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੪॥੧੨॥੧੯॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] saas saas thaerae gun gaavaa outt naanak gur charanaa jeeo ||4||12||19|| I sing Your Glorious Praises with each and every breath. Nanak takes the Support of the Guru's Feet. ||4||12||19|| [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਮਾਝ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] maajh mehalaa 5 || Maajh, Fifth Mehl:[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸਾਲਾਹਣੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਰਜਾਈ [/COLOR]॥ [COLOR=DimGray] sifath saalaahan thaeraa hukam rajaaee || To praise You is to follow Your Command and Your Will.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਸੋ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਜੋ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਈ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] so giaan dhhiaan jo thudhh bhaaee || That which pleases You is spiritual wisdom and meditation [/COLOR][COLOR=Indigo] ਸੋਈ ਜਪੁ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜੀਉ ਭਾਵੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਪੂਰ ਗਿਆਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥[/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] soee jap jo prabh jeeo bhaavai bhaanai poor giaanaa jeeo ||1|| That which pleases God is chanting and meditation; to be in harmony with His Will is perfect spiritual wisdom. ||1|| [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਸੋਈ ਗਾਵੈ ॥ਜੋ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਤੇਰੈ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] 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. [/COLOR][COLOR=Indigo] ਤੂੰ ਸੰਤਨ ਕਾ ਸੰਤ ਤੁਮਾਰੇ ਸੰਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥[/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] thoon santhan kaa santh thumaarae santh saahib man maanaa jeeo ||2|| You belong to the Saints, and the Saints belong to You. The minds of the Saints are attuned to You, O my Lord and Master. ||2|| [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਤੂੰ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੀ ਕਰਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਾ ॥[/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] thoon santhan kee karehi prathipaalaa || You cherish and nurture the Saints. [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਸੰਤ ਖੇਲਹਿ ਤੁਮ ਸੰਗਿ ਗੋਪਾਲਾ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] santh khaelehi thum sang gopaalaa || The Saints play with You, O Sustainer of the World[/COLOR]. [COLOR=Indigo]ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸੰਤ ਤੁਧੁ ਖਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤੂ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] apunae santh thudhh kharae piaarae thoo santhan kae praanaa jeeo ||3|| Your Saints are very dear to You. You are the breath of life of the Saints. ||3||[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਉਨ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੇ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] oun santhan kai maeraa man kurabaanae || My mind is a sacrifice to those Saints who know You, [/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo]ਜਿਨ ਤੂੰ ਜਾਤਾ ਜੋ ਤੁਧੁ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਨੇ ॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] jin thoon jaathaa jo thudhh man bhaanae || and are pleasing to Your Mind.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Indigo] ਤਿਨ ਕੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਸ ਨਾਨਕ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿ ਅਘਾਨਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੪॥੧੩॥੨੦॥ [/COLOR] [COLOR=DimGray] thin kai sang sadhaa sukh paaeiaa har ras naanak thripath aghaanaa jeeo ||4||13||20|| In their company I have found a lasting peace. Nanak is satisfied and fulfilled with the Sublime Essence of the Lord. ||4||13||20|| [/COLOR][/B][SIZE=1][COLOR=Red]Sri Guru Arjan Dev Maharj Ang 100[/COLOR][/SIZE] [/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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