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Guru Arjan Sahib in Todi Rag | Guru Granth Sahib 717 | Artist: Harlove Singh
Remember All-Pervasive, All-Pervasive Nam with the Sage-Guru, Naturally the bliss remains day and night, my seed sprouts. Reflect. Fortunately met the Perfect-Guru whose limits cannot be measured, grabbed servant’s hand and pulled it out of the poisono
Sheikh Farid in Rag Asa | Guru Granth Sahib 488
This Sabad is by Sheikh Farid (1173-1265) and is set in Rag Asa, a devotional musical framework. The essence of the composition lies in its contemplation of contrasting states.
Guru Amardas Sahib in Rag Basant | GGS 1176 | Artist: Sikh Women Musicians Singing Gurbani
The Sabad begins by celebrating the transition from winter's harshness to spring's warmth and vitality. The joy of this connection is likened to the natural world's response to spring, where every being rejoices in the newfound warmth and light.
Guru Ramdas Sahib in Rag Jaitsari | Guru Granth Sahib 740 | Artist: Manjit Singh
The Sabad begins with a profound surrender to the Guru, a heartfelt offering of praise spanning hours. This symbolizes the depth of devotion and the unyielding commitment to the Divine.
Bhagat Ravidas in Suhi Rag | Guru Granth Sahib 793 | Artist: Bhai Dharam Singh Zakhmi
As life progresses and the day turns to dusk, the Sabad reminds us that our lives remain incomplete without beautifying the path with devotion and remembrance. The darkness of ignorance spreads, and without the light of Nam, we remain lost.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Suhi | Guru Granth Sahib 737 | Artist: Bhai Surjeet Singh
The Sabad extols the bride-lover (seeker), who recognizes the Divine presence and surrenders to the Divine will, shedding the ego and immersing in the Beloved's embrace. Continuing, the Sabad offers guidance from one friend to another, advising on...
Bhagat Namdev in Rag Asa | Guru Granth Sahib 485
This composition by Bhagat Namdev is in Rag Asa, a musical mode used to evoke a mood of hope, expectation, inspiration, and courage. In Bhagat Namdev’s earlier worship mode, he was a follower of the “Bithal” deity.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Dhanasari | Guru Granth Sahib 683 | Artist: Gurmit Singh
The imagery of seeking the Divine's gracious glance, saving embrace, and a pull from the well of worldly entanglements invites reflection.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Todi | Guru Granth Sahib 713 | Artist: Bhai Avtar Singh
O! Eternal-Guru, I have come to Your sanctuary to receive the comfort and glory of All-Pervasive Nam, and to remove my anxieties. 1. Reflect. Cannot think of another abode, defeated, I fall at Your door. Ignore the record, liberate without the record, fre
Guru Ramdas Sahib in Rag Bairari | Guru Granth Sahib 720 | Artist: Unknown
O! My mind, utter the Charmer-Divine’s Nam for liberation. Millions upon millions of transgressions totally eliminated, All-Pervasive enables world-ocean crossing. 1. Reflect. All-Pervasive Divine abides in the body-town, All-Pervasive is fear-less, foe
Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Bilaval | Guru Granth Sahib 795 | Artist: Ranbir Singh
Guru Nanak Sahib expresses his humility, recognizing his ignorance and inability to fully capture the Majesty of the One. The Guru then makes a heartfelt plea for the grace to understand and sing the virtues of the One, aspiring to remain connected...
Guru Teghbahadur Sahib in Rag Sarang | GGS 1231 | Artist: Unknown
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.
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Guru Amardas Sahib: The Essence of Giving
This essay reflects on the sacred nature of giving, inspired by Guru Amardas Sahib's and Baba Mohri ji's narrative. It explores the importance of honoring the trust placed in us when we receive resources meant for the greater good.
Stanza Structure in a Sabad
While reading the Guru Granth Sahib, we encounter various stanza structures within a Sabad, often indicated through corresponding titles on the Sabad. This diversity in stanza structures arises due to variations in the number of lines in the stanzas.
Wisdom Enthroned
Embark on a transformative journey through Sikhi’s essence as we explore the Guru Granth Sahib. Beyond a conventional text, it intertwines nature, introspection, and wisdom.
Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 10: 1’s Identification
In the tenth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib declares that identifying with the attributes and existence of the 1 eliminates fear.
Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 09: Divine Creator
In the ninth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib declares that the One Divine will remain fully capable of destroying and creating.
Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 08: That One
In the eighth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib questions how That One can be said to be in one human form.
Woman: Gateway to Freedom
“The whole Guru Grantha is the voice of a wedded women or a maiden pining in love of the Beautiful. Her nobleness in Guru Grantha is infinite, her freedom is of the highest. Both man and woman as sexes are forgotten in her voice.
Buttons, Jump Ropes, and Chocolate Cake
Every year, when December rolls around, there is much buzz about the holiday season. From Hanukah to Kwanzaa and, of course, Christmas, it is a time of gatherings, decorations and gift exchange.
Tresses & I
Embark on a poignant journey with the author as she reflects on her evolving relationship with her hair, exploring the nuanced layers of Sikh identity, love for Sabad, and the profound impact of choices made during the tumultuous times of 1984.
My Sovereign is Dyed in Color-Love
This composition by Guru Nanak Sahib is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative. The reflection: The Creator is in the creation. Everything is brimming with love, operating in love.
You & I, I & You; What’s the Difference?
This composition by Bhagat Ravidas is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative.
How May I Visualize Guru Gobind Singh Sahib?
In current times, the world is full of abundant images, pictures, portraits, artworks, and illustrations availing stocks and libraries as well as producing films and animations. What are the most appropriate images of the Guru Sahibs?
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Explore Mahala 5 Gatha
Gatha refers to a song or verse, rooted in the word gai, to speak, sing, or recite. It can also refer to a profound discourse with the self beyond simple praise or devotion.
Explore Patti (Mahala 3)
The essence of this composition is revealed in the stanza of rahau (Pause). In it, worldly accounting (entanglements) is described as useless.
Explore Thiti (Mahala 5) [Part 1]
Patti is a poetic form rooted in the Gurmukhi alphabet. Traditionally, students in Punjabi culture used a wooden tablet, called a patti, to practice writing letters.
Explore Patti (Mahala 1)
Patti is a poetic form rooted in the Gurmukhi alphabet. Traditionally, students in Punjabi culture used a wooden tablet, called a patti, to practice writing letters.
Explore Maru Kaphi
In Maru Kaphi, Guru Nanak Sahib reflects on the grief caused by separation from IkOankar, showing that even with worldly comforts, one remains unhappy without this connection.
Explore Bani Bhagat Sain Ji
In this Sabad, Bhagat Sain Ji sings the ‘Arti’ of the transcendent Supreme Being, IkOankar (the Divine). He emphasizes that the true 'Arti' of IkOankar is not a ritualistic act of adorning a platter with incense, lamps, and ghee.
My Sovereign is Dyed in Color-Love
This composition by Guru Nanak Sahib is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative. The reflection: The Creator is in the creation. Everything is brimming with love, operating in love.
You & I, I & You; What’s the Difference?
This composition by Bhagat Ravidas is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative.
My Mind Pines for Guru’s Vision
This composition by Guru Arjan Sahib is in Rag Majh. This rag (musical mode) evolved from the folk music of the Majha area of the Panjab. There is no reference to this rag in Indian music. It is only sung in Panjab and is in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Slowly and Gently Rains the Immortal Stream
This composition by Guru Arjan Sahib is in Rag Majh. This rag (musical mode) evolved from the folk music of the Majha area of the Panjab. There is no reference to this rag in Indian music. It is only sung in Panjab and is in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Guru Hasn’t Held It Back From the Mind
Listen as we explore the Sabad (Shabad) of Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag (raag) Asa from the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs. Sabad is the bond between the Guru and the Sikh. Read the translation done by Harinder Singh and Inni Kaur.
