Because we do not pick out one line and attempt to understand it without the context of the full shabad, I have reposted the full shabad and Ang number to follow. The full shabad always casts a different light on the meaning of a single tuk, contrasted by the tuk alone, or just a few lines. If these rules are not followed, future threads will be deleted without notice. Thank you/spnadmin
man ku(n)char kaaeiaa oudhiaanai ||
The mind is an elephant in the forest of the body.
gur a(n)kas sach sabadh neesaanai || raaj dhuaarai sobh s maanai ||1||
The Guru is the controlling stick; when the Insignia of the True Shabad is applied, one obtains honor in the Court of God the King. ||1||
chathuraaee neh cheeniaa jaae ||
He cannot be known through clever tricks.
bin maarae kio keemath paae ||1|| rehaao ||
Without subduing the mind, how can His value be estimated? ||1||Pause||
ghar mehi a(n)mrith thasakar laeee ||
In the house of the self is the Ambrosial Nectar, which is being stolen by the thieves.
na(n)naakaar n koe karaeee ||
No one can say no to them.
raakhai aap vaddiaaee dhaeee ||2||
He Himself protects us, and blesses us with greatness. ||2||
neel aneel agan eik t(h)aaee ||
There are billions, countless billions of fires of desire at the seat of the mind.
jal nivaree gur boojh bujhaaee ||
They are extinguished only with the water of understanding, imparted by the Guru.
man dhae leeaa rehas gun gaaee ||3||
Offering my mind, I have attained it, and I joyfully sing His Glorious Praises. ||3||
http://www.sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=703
Sangat Ji, I came across this shabad a while back and have often contemplated it's meaning, especially the line that I have highlighted above.
The mention of Amrit existing within our own home (body) and being robbed stolen by the 'thieves' which i am assuming are the 5 thieves Ego, Anger, Lust, Greed and Attachment.
It would be interesting what the sangat interpret this as being, your thoughts on this shabad with reference to the highlighted line.
God Bless All Ji
man ku(n)char kaaeiaa oudhiaanai ||
The mind is an elephant in the forest of the body.
gur a(n)kas sach sabadh neesaanai || raaj dhuaarai sobh s maanai ||1||
The Guru is the controlling stick; when the Insignia of the True Shabad is applied, one obtains honor in the Court of God the King. ||1||
chathuraaee neh cheeniaa jaae ||
He cannot be known through clever tricks.
bin maarae kio keemath paae ||1|| rehaao ||
Without subduing the mind, how can His value be estimated? ||1||Pause||
ghar mehi a(n)mrith thasakar laeee ||
In the house of the self is the Ambrosial Nectar, which is being stolen by the thieves.
na(n)naakaar n koe karaeee ||
No one can say no to them.
raakhai aap vaddiaaee dhaeee ||2||
He Himself protects us, and blesses us with greatness. ||2||
neel aneel agan eik t(h)aaee ||
There are billions, countless billions of fires of desire at the seat of the mind.
jal nivaree gur boojh bujhaaee ||
They are extinguished only with the water of understanding, imparted by the Guru.
man dhae leeaa rehas gun gaaee ||3||
Offering my mind, I have attained it, and I joyfully sing His Glorious Praises. ||3||
http://www.sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=703
Sangat Ji, I came across this shabad a while back and have often contemplated it's meaning, especially the line that I have highlighted above.
The mention of Amrit existing within our own home (body) and being robbed stolen by the 'thieves' which i am assuming are the 5 thieves Ego, Anger, Lust, Greed and Attachment.
It would be interesting what the sangat interpret this as being, your thoughts on this shabad with reference to the highlighted line.
God Bless All Ji