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The Practice of Eternal Remembrance: Singing the Divine Name

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"ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਨਿਤ ਗਾਵੀਐ ਰੇ ॥"
Phonetic Transliteration:
"Mere man Ram Naam nit gaavee-ai re."

English Translation:
"O my mind, sing the Name of the Lord continuously."

This verse is by Guru Ram Das in Raag Kaydaaraa on Ang 1118 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.This verse is a gentle yet powerful reminder to the mind, urging it to engage in the constant practice of remembering and singing God’s Name. Let’s delve deeper:

  1. ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨ (Mere Man):

    • This is a personal and reflective address to one’s own mind. It symbolizes the practice of introspection and self-guidance in aligning oneself with spiritual truths.

  2. ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ (Ram Naam):

    • ਰਾਮ (Ram): Refers to the Divine or God, embodying the eternal and infinite essence.
    • ਨਾਮ (Naam): The Name, symbolizing God’s presence and attributes.
      Chanting or meditating on God’s Name is considered a powerful spiritual practice that brings one closer to the Divine.

  3. ਨਿਤ ਗਾਵੀਐ (Nit Gaavee-ai):

    • ਨਿਤ (Nit): Always, regularly, or continuously.
    • ਗਾਵੀਐ (Gaavee-ai): To sing, chant, or meditate upon.
      This emphasizes consistency in devotion. It suggests that remembering God’s Name should not be confined to specific moments but should become an ongoing, integral part of life.

  4. ਰੇ (Re):

    • A poetic exclamation, often used for emphasis or to draw attention. It reinforces the call to action, urging the mind to adopt this practice earnestly.