In the joyful Rag Bilaval, Guru Nanak Sahib's Sabad radiates profound spirituality, devotion, and the recognition of the One’s omnipresence. Bilaval, known for evoking happiness, accomplishment, and determination, is a fitting backdrop for this expression of deep love and devotion.

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The Sabad opens with a powerful exclamation: "O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate." This line signifies a deep, personal experience of the love and compassion of the One that transforms the mind into a sacred temple. The body becomes ascetic cloth, and the heart a pilgrim shrine where the devotee bathes in spiritual purity. The Sabad, or divine word, lives in every breath, breaking the cycle of birth and death.

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The refrain emphasizes the profound impact of the Compassionate on the mind, shifting the focus inward and away from the concerns of others. This introspection reflects a personal connection with the One. Guru Nanak Sahib then addresses the One as Unreachable, Unperceivable, Indescribable, and Immeasurable, invoking a sense of awe and reverence. The Divine is acknowledged as being omnipresent, pervading land, water, and sky, with a light that illuminates every being. 

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The Sabad acknowledges that all knowledge, understanding, and teaching come from the One. The body is described as a temple shaded by the One’s presence, emphasizing that the One is the sole source of wisdom and protection. Guru Nanak Sahib expresses unwavering devotion, praising the Sovereign, who is worthy of reverence alone.

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The conclusion of the Sabad offers a universal prayer: all beings seek refuge in the One, and all cares are entrusted to the One. Guru Nanak Sahib’s prayer is one of submission and acceptance, recognizing that whatever pleases the One is inherently good.