Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ki Fatih!

Exploring the realm of Vadahans Dakhni rag is like embarking on a journey through the rhythms of life—through loss, longing, and the quiet undercurrents of love. Named after the noble swan, Vadahans represents the essence of the self, soaring above the surface while diving deep within. The swan, a symbol of discernment and peace, moves gracefully amid chaos. In contrast, the ostentatious crane postures without depth. This distinction calls us to embody the swan’s quiet wisdom as we navigate our existence.

The melancholic tunes of Alahania, traditionally sung in mourning, remind us of life’s impermanence. Their plaintive notes are woven with Dakhni and Vadahans, creating a seamless tapestry of joy and sorrow. There is no separation—the song of grief holds the promise of love, and in love, we dissolve.

In the second stanza of Alahani 1, Guru Amardas Sahib declares: The eternal Sovereign is recognized through the Sabad and experienced through a relationship with the Wisdom—through the practice of Remembrance and Identification with IkOankar. It is the One whose Own-Self unites the being with Own-Self.

When this union occurs, the seeker—like a human-bride—becomes drenched in divine love, losing all sense of self and ego. What does it mean to lose oneself? Guru Amardas Sahib explores the interplay between the seeker’s selfhood and the Selfhood of the One. True loss is not a loss at all—it is freedom. In unity with the One, the illusion of ownership fades. Nothing belongs to us; nothing can truly be lost. This realization dissolves our fear of death and releases us from anxieties over possessions, power, reputation, and relationships.

We turn toward the Wisdom-Guru.
We tread the path of the One.
We come to know.

Not in a sudden deluge but in a slow and beautiful unfolding—like dew forming on a blade of grass. By morning, that blade is saturated, just as we are gradually imbued with the love of the Beloved. This transformation is marked by deep desire, youthful excitement, and the quiet certainty of belonging.

The seeker who has encountered the Life-Giver knows the fulfillment of that longing. The embrace of the Beloved is not a moment—it is a becoming.

The One is realized through the Sabad, through the Wisdom. The seeker who listens deeply, who allows themselves to be drenched in love, comes to be.

This path is open to us.
Will we tread it?
Will we let ourselves be slowly, gently, and beautifully saturated in love?

May Wisdom-Guru guide us.