Guru Teghbahadur Sahib’s Sabad, composed in Sarang Rag, offers profound wisdom on the transitory nature of the world and the importance of anchoring oneself in the All-Pervasive One. Sarang Rag, known for its simplicity and ease of understanding, serves as the perfect vehicle to convey these deeply relatable truths, particularly in the heat of life’s trials.

The Sabad begins with a clear reminder: no one is your ultimate support except the Divine, the One. Relationships we hold dear—our parents, children, spouses, and siblings—are fleeting. Guru Teghbahadur Sahib challenges us to reflect on the nature of these bonds, encouraging a shift away from worldly attachments. These human connections, while meaningful, are not eternal, and depending solely on them can lead to disappointment. In contrast, the Divine presence is constant, the true support transcending the physical world.

Guru Teghbahadur Sahib extends this reflection by addressing the illusion of material wealth. The possessions we accumulate and consider ours, the wealth we cherish—none of it accompanies us when we leave this world. Attachment to material things is an exercise in futility, as they do not bring lasting fulfillment. 

The Guru then calls for compassion toward the meek, a reminder of the Divine’s role as both protector and destroyer. Despite being aware of this, we often fail to incline our hearts toward the One who truly sustains us. Guru Teghbahadur Sahib concludes by likening the world to a night-dream—transient and fleeting. Like a dream, life passes quickly; the only lasting truth is the All-Pervasive One. The reflection calls for humility and devotion, encouraging us to turn inward toward the eternal truth that is always with us.