In the Guru Granth Sahib, there are fifty-seven saloks and fifty-nine Sabads revealed by Guru Teghbahadar Sahib (1621-1675). While the saloks are recorded without any prescribed rag (musical mode), the Sabads are recorded under fifteen different rags. Under Rag Bilaval, the Guru has revealed three Sabads, which are recorded on pages 830-831 of the Guru Granth Sahib. Sabad one, two, and three comprise of two, two, and three stanzas, respectively. The stanza of rahau in each Sabad is separate from these stanzas.
The Guru Granth Sahib Project is pleased to launch the annotation of six Sabads, (Infinite-Wisdom) of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib. Three Sabads are in Rag (musical mode) Tilang, and three are in Rag Bilaval.
Bilaval evokes a sense of happiness, accomplishment, and the resolve to continue walking the spiritual path. In this Sabad, the overwhelming theme is the unshakable connection with the Divine, a bond so tightly secured by the "Master-Illusionist" that...
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 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...
Bilaval evokes a sense of happiness, accomplishment, and the resolve to continue walking the spiritual path. In this Sabad, the overwhelming theme is the unshakable connection with the Divine, a bond so tightly secured by the "Master-Illusionist" that...
The Guru Granth Sahib Project is pleased to launch the annotation of six Sabads, (Infinite-Wisdom) of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib. Three Sabads are in Rag (musical mode) Tilang, and three are in Rag Bilaval.
A personal reflection on the role of poetry in the author's spiritual journey. She describes how poetry, specifically the guidance of Guru Nanak Sahib, has been a source of beauty, inspiration, and divine connection.
This Sabad composed by Guru Arjan Sahib in the Bilaval rag reflects the deep, unbreakable bond of love between the individual and the Divine. Bilaval evokes a sense of happiness, accomplishment, and the resolve to continue walking the spiritual path.
In the joyful rhythm of Rag Bilaval, Guru Nanak Sahib's Sabad unfolds with a profound sense of humility, devotion, and recognition of the greatness of the One.
In the joyful rhythm of Rag Bilaval, Guru Nanak Sahib's Sabad unfolds with a profound sense of humility, devotion, and recognition of the greatness of the One.
This Sabad composed by Guru Arjan Sahib in the Bilaval rag reflects the deep, unbreakable bond of love between the individual and the Divine. Bilaval evokes a sense of happiness, accomplishment, and the resolve to continue walking the spiritual path.
A personal reflection on the role of poetry in the author's spiritual journey. She describes how poetry, specifically the guidance of Guru Nanak Sahib, has been a source of beauty, inspiration, and divine connection.
The imagery of this unbreakable love conveys the Divine’s omnipresence in the devotee’s life. The Sabad points out that, even amidst the chaos of life, the Divine resides within the mind, day and night, offering constant comfort and guidance.
The Sabad opens with a poignant tale of selflessness, where one assumes the role of a disguiser to protect the honor of the king's daughter. Despite harboring lustful and selfish desires, the individual's act preserves honor, highlighting the...
The Sabad begins by addressing the One as the Emperor, acknowledging that any attempt to describe the Greatness of the One falls short.
The Sabad begins by addressing the One as the Emperor, acknowledging that any attempt to describe the Greatness of the One falls short.
The Sabad opens with a poignant tale of selflessness, where one assumes the role of a disguiser to protect the honor of the king's daughter. Despite harboring lustful and selfish desires, the individual's act preserves honor, highlighting the...
The imagery of this unbreakable love conveys the Divine’s omnipresence in the devotee’s life. The Sabad points out that, even amidst the chaos of life, the Divine resides within the mind, day and night, offering constant comfort and guidance.