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The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 10: 1’s Identification | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
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 elim...2023-03-1454 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 09: Divine Creator | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
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 dest...2023-03-0744 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 08: That One | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
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...2023-02-2846 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 07: Creator Death | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the sixth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib locates the Creator as the Death; there is no god or m...2023-02-2051 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 06: Beloved Friend | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the sixth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib calls on his 1-Beloved-Friend on behalf of the Khalsa in the...2023-02-1452 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 05: Creator Ruler | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the fifth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib emphatically declares that anyone created or formed by the 1 cannot be c...2023-02-0750 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 04: Divine Protector | The Sikh Cast | SikhRI
Introducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the fourth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib proclaims to the world that he seeks the protection from only the 1-Divine; his h...2023-01-3152 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 04: Divine Protector | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the fourth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib proclaims to the world that he seeks the protection from only...2023-01-3152 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 04: Divine Protector | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the fourth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib proclaims to the world that he seeks the protection from only...2023-01-3052 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 03: Mentor Specified | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10 , new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib 's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the third composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib emphasizes seeking mentorship from the 1. Guru Sahib questions the perf...2023-01-2443 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 03: Mentor Specified | The Sikh Cast | SikhRI
Introducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10 , new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib 's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the third composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib emphasizes seeking mentorship from the 1. Guru Sahib questions the perf...2023-01-2443 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 02: Yoga Disrupted | The Sikh Cast | SikhRI
Introducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the second composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib emphasizes union with the 1. Guru Sahib disrupts fixation on yoga for...2023-01-1650 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 02: Yoga Disrupted | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the second composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib emphasizes union with the 1. Guru Sahib disrupts fixation on yoga for...2023-01-1650 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 01: Renunciation Redefined | The Sikh Cast | SikhRI
Introducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the first composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib redefines everything yogic. Yoga is reframed as the original idea of u...2023-01-0955 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 01: Renunciation Redefined | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patshahi 10, new translations and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of this composition. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and those who yearn to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
In the first composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib redefines everything yogic. Yoga is reframed as the original idea of u...2023-01-0955 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Introduction | The Sikh Cast | SikhRI
Introducing Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10 (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10), new translations, and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. This podcast is an introduction to the series. It includes a discussion between Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) about the objective and vision of this project and insights into the process.
Follow Jasleen Kaur and Harinder Singh in future episodes as they discuss Harinder's learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to know Guru Gobind Si...2023-01-0544 min
The Sikh CastSabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Introduction | The Sikh Cast | SikhRIIntroducing Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10 (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10), new translations, and commentaries of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's composition. This podcast is an introduction to the series. It includes a discussion between Harinder Singh (Innovation Director) and Jasleen Kaur (Research Associate) about the objective and vision of this project and insights into the process.
Follow Jasleen Kaur and Harinder Singh in future episodes as they discuss Harinder's learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. The unique contexts and subversions these compositions reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get to k...2023-01-0544 min
The Sikh CastReflect on the Truth and the Contentment | Sabad of the WeekThe Sabad emphasizes that those who “eat” or “savor” this spiritual offering—meaning those who truly internalize and live by these principles—are emancipated. Emancipation here is not only liberation from the cycle of birth and death but also freedom from ignorance, ego, and the attachments that bind the being to worldly suffering. The repetition of "daily, daily, keep it in the heart" urges constant reflection and mindfulness, stressing the importance of integrating these virtues into everyday life.
Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://social.sikhri.org/sabad-of-the-week-44
Featuring: Inni Kaur (https...2023-01-0234 min
Anand Sahib English Translation, Meaning and Explanation - Nanak NaamAnand Sahib 25 - How To Change Negative Thoughts? - Gur Kaa Sabad Ratann HaiIn this episode Satpal Singh explores verse 25 of Anand Sahib (meaning):
gur kaa sabad ratann hai heeray jit jarhaa-o.
sabad ratan jit man laagaa ayhu ho-aa samaa-o.
sabad saytee man mili-aa sachai laa-i-aa bhaa-o.
aapay heeraa ratan aapay jis no day-ay bujhaa-ay.
kahai naanak sabad ratan hai heeraa jit jarhaa-o. ||25||
Watch all episodes of Anand Sahib English Katha here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfWqGbTrBFo-WqwvGAUIUn3zKSG7oS7s
#AnandSahib #AnandSahibTranslation #AnandSahibEnglish2020-12-1830 min
The Sikh CastYour Nam is the Merchandise and the Trade, Indeed! – Sabad of the Month | Inni KaurIn this revisiting of Sabad of the Month we explore the meaning of symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Original Sabad recited by Parminder Kaur Chanana, and hosted by Manpreet Jassal with Creative Director Inni Kaur.
If you want to explore the meaning of symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib further, watch our original video series with Researcher Surender Pal Singh:
https://www.sikhri.org/symbolism_in_guru_granth_sahib
SABAD:
If I were to become a doe,
dwelling in the forest, picking and eating gra...2020-06-2627 min
The Sikh CastYour Nam is the Merchandise and the Trade, Indeed! | Sabad of the WeekIn this revisiting of Sabad of the Month we explore the meaning of symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Original Sabad recited by Parminder Kaur Chanana, and hosted by Manpreet Jassal with Creative Director Inni Kaur.
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Sabad
If I were to become a doe, dwelling in the forest, picking and eating grass and plants.If I were to meet Husband-Divine by Guru’s Grace, I would continuously adore You, O! Breath of Breath, O! Life of Life.I am a trade...2020-06-2624 min
The Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep97 - Sabad of the Month Series: The Graceful BrideThe Graceful Bride
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
When You are with me,
I have all wealth.
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
When You are within me,
comfort, grandeur exists within me.
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
In Your Will, I sit on a majestic throne.
In Your Will, I wander begging.
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
In Your Will, water...2019-04-1137 min
The Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep97 - Sabad of the Month Series: The Graceful Brideਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਸੁਚਜੀ ॥
ਜਾ ਤੂ ਤਾ ਮੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਤੂ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਮੇਰੀ ਰਾਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਤੁਧੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਹਉ ਸੁਖਿ ਵਸਾ ਤੂੰ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਾਬਾਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਭਾਣੈ ਤਖਤਿ ਵਡਾਈਆ ਭਾਣੈ ਭੀਖ ਉਦਾਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਭਾਣੈ ਥਲ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਰੁ ਵਹੈ ਕਮਲੁ ਫੁਲੈ ਆਕਾਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਭਾਣੈ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਲੰਘੀਐ ਭਾਣੈ ਮੰਝਿ ਭਰੀਆਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਭਾਣੈ ਸੋ ਸਹੁ ਰੰਗੁਲਾ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਰਤਾ ਗੁਣਤਾਸਿ ਜੀਉ ਭਾਣੈ ਸਹੁ ਭੀਹਾਵਲਾ ਹਉ ਆਵਣਿ ਜਾਣਿ ਮੁਈਆਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਤੂ ਸਹੁ ਅਗਮੁ ਅਤੋਲਵਾ ਹਉ ਕਹਿ ਕਹਿ ਢਹਿ ਪਈਆਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਕਿਆ ਮਾਗਉ ਕਿਆ ਕਹਿ ਸੁਣੀ ਮੈ ਦਰਸਨ ਭੂਖ ਪਿਆਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥
ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੀ ਸਹੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! When You are with me, I have all wealth. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! When You are within me, comfort, grandeur exists within me. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! In Your Will, I sit on a majestic throne. In Your Will, I wander begging. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! In Your Will, water flows in drylands. In Your Will, lotus blooms in the sky. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! In Your Will, I cross the world-ocean. In Your Will, I drown. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! In Your Will, I get colored by Husband. I am absorbed in the treasure-house of virtues. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! In Your Will, Husband seems fearful, hence - I go through birth-death-cycles. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! In Your Will, Husband is unweighable, unreachable. I fall down acknowledging. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! What to ask, what to say, what to listen? I hunger and thirst for Your vision. O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath! In Gur Sabad1 I met Husband. This is Nanak’s true prayer. 2. 1.
Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Suhi | Guru Granth Sahib 762
*The wisdom learnt from the Guru. Popul2019-04-1137 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep95 - Sabad of the Month Series: The Ungraceful BrideThe Ungraceful Bride
1 Reality realized by Eternal Perfection’s Grace!
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
I am an unvirtuous-bride, and have a myriad of flaws.
How can I expect a pleasure-union from Husband1?
I did not sit alongside my Husband.
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
Dark cranes have flown away.
White herons are in the sky.
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
The bride is leaving for her in-laws3.
What face will she reveal upon reaching there?
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
I slept and slept, it turned into late morning,
I forgot ...2019-02-1540 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep95 - Sabad of the Month Series: The Ungraceful BrideThe Ungraceful Bride
1 Reality realized by Eternal Perfection’s Grace!
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
I am an unvirtuous-bride, and have a myriad of flaws.
How can I expect a pleasure-union from Husband1?
I did not sit alongside my Husband.
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
Dark cranes have flown away.
White herons are in the sky.
O’ Life of life! O’ Breath of breath!
The bride is leaving f...2019-02-1540 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep91 - Sabad of the Month Series: O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the CompassionateIn our Sabad of the Month Sikh Cast Host, Manpreet Singh and Inni Kaur explore the Sabad O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate.
Mind the temple, body the ascetic cloth, bathe within the heart pilgrim-shrine.
One Sabad lives on my breath, no longer entering birth-cycle. 1.
O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate. Who knows the pain of others? I worry not about others. 1. Reflect.
O’ Unreachable! O’ Unperceivable! O’ Indescribable! O’ Immeasurable, worry about me.
Totally pervading on land, water and sky, Your Light is in each a...2019-01-1339 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep91 - Sabad of the Month Series: O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the CompassionateMind the temple, body the ascetic cloth,
bathe within the heart pilgrim-shrine.
One Sabad lives on my breath,
no longer entering birth-cycle. 1.
O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate.
Who knows the pain of others?
I worry not about others. 1. Reflect.
O’ Unreachable! O’ Unperceivable! O’ Indescribable!
O’ Immeasurable, worry about me.
Totally pervading on land, water and sky,
Your Light is in each and every one. 2.
All teaching, knowing, understanding is Y...2019-01-1339 min
The Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep65 - “On the platter are placed three things...” (Sabad of the week)On the platter are placed three things,
reflect on the Truth and the Contentment.
Ruler’s Immortal Nam1 is also placed on it,
it is the support of all.
If someone eats it, if someone savors it,
that one is emancipated.
This thing cannot be forsaken,
daily, daily, keep it in the heart.
Nanak: Cross the dark-ignorant world-ocean in feet-surrender,
all is the Supreme Cosmic’s expanse.
Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib Mundavani | Guru Granth Sahib 1429
ਮੁੰਦਾਵਣੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਥਾਲ ਵਿਚਿ ਤਿੰਨਿ ਵਸਤੂ ਪਈਓ ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੋ ॥
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਕਾ ਪਇਓ ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਭਸੁ ਅਧਾਰੋ ॥
ਜੇ ਕੋ ਖਾਵੈ ਜੇ ਕੋ ਭੁੰਚੈ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਹੋਇ ਉਧਾਰੋ ॥
ਏਹ ਵਸਤੁ ਤਜੀ ਨਹ ਜਾਈ ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਰਖੁ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੋ ॥
ਤਮ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਚਰਨ ਲਗਿ ਤਰੀਐ ਸਭੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪਸਾਰੋ ॥੧॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeati2017-12-2634 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep64 - “My life is the Beloved– Perfect, Supreme, Light, Supreme-Divine” (Sabad of the week)I am the maiden-slave of my Ruler.
Grasped feet of Divine World-Life,
killed and ended ego. 1. Reflect.
My life is the Beloved–
Perfect, Supreme, Light, Supreme-Divine.
Enticer enticed my mind,
which understands and reflects on Sabad1. 1.
Self-centered is weak, with little and false understanding,
Mind, torso and body are in pain.
When dyed in the Colorful Charmer-Divine,
mind became serene contemplating Charmer-Divine. 2.
Ego abandoned, became bairagani, 2
then Eternal consciousness remained. Mind accepts Self-Existent Immaculate,
Worldly honor, forgotten.
None like You in the past,
nor in the future.
My Beloved is the life sup...2017-12-1920 min
The Sikh CastEnticer Enticed My Mind | Sabad of the WeekThe Sabad opens with the Guru's profound declaration of being a "maiden-slave" of the Divine Ruler, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication. By grasping the feet of the Divine, the ego is metaphorically killed, signifying the eradication of self-centeredness and the birth of true humility. This act of submission to the Divine is the gateway to a life filled with the presence and light of the Supreme Being.
I am the maiden-slave of my Ruler.Grasped feet of Divine World-Life,killed and ended ego. 1. Reflect.My life is the Beloved–Perfect, Supreme, Light, Supr...2017-12-1920 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep63 - "Ignorance-era is the carafe” (Sabad of the week)Salok Mardana 1
Ignorance-era is the carafe,
In it is liquor of lust,
Mind drinks.
Anger is the cup,
Brims with attachment,
Pride serves.
Trash-lie’s greed is the party,
Drinks and drinks,
Winds up frustrating.
Make great-deeds the carafe,
Put in molasses of the Eternal,
Brew real liquor.
Make virtues the bread,
Honesty the clarified butter,
Humility the meat diet.
O’ Nanak!
Realize this by becoming Guru-oriented,
Vices depart by consuming this. 1.
Mardana 1
Body, the carafe,
Pride, the liquor,
Desires’ drive the part...2017-12-1222 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep63 - "Ignorance-era is the carafe” (Sabad of the week)Salok Mardana 1
Ignorance-era is the carafe,In it is liquor of lust,Mind drinks.
Anger is the cup,Brims with attachment,Pride serves.
Trash-lie’s greed is the party,Drinks and drinks,Winds up frustrating.
Make great-deeds the carafe,Put in molasses of the Eternal,Brew real liquor.
Make virtues the bread,Honesty the clarified butter,Humility the meat diet.
O’ Nanak!Realize this by becoming Guru-oriented,Vices depart by consuming this. 1.
Mardana 1
Body, the carafe,Pride, the liquor,Desires’ drive the party.
Intention, the cup,filled with trash-lies,Death-Messenger serves.
O’ Nanak! By drinking this liquor,many vices are earned.
Mak...2017-12-1222 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep62 - “One who calls oneself a Sikh of the Guru...” (Sabad of the week)One who calls oneself a Sikh of the Guru, the Eternal Guru,
rises at dawn, contemplates on All-Pervasive Nam1.
Endeavors daily at dawn:
cleanses and bathes in the pool of Immortality.
Follows Guru’s Instructions, utters the utterance of All-Pervasive! All-Pervasive!
Pains from all evilish transgressions vanish.
Then, at daybreak, sings Guru’s Teachings,
contemplates on All-Pervasive Nam while sitting or standing.
One who contemplates with every breath on my All-Pervasive! All-Pervasive!
That Sikh of the Guru pleases the Guru’s mind.
Whosoever feels my Owner-Divine’s compassion,
the Guru impa...2017-12-0429 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep62 - “One who calls oneself a Sikh of the Guru...” (Sabad of the week)One who calls oneself a Sikh of the Guru, the Eternal Guru,rises at dawn, contemplates on All-Pervasive Nam1.
Endeavors daily at dawn:cleanses and bathes in the pool of Immortality.
Follows Guru’s Instructions, utters the utterance of All-Pervasive! All-Pervasive!Pains from all evilish transgressions vanish.
Then, at daybreak, sings Guru’s Teachings,contemplates on All-Pervasive Nam while sitting or standing.
One who contemplates with every breath on my All-Pervasive! All-Pervasive!That Sikh of the Guru pleases the Guru’s mind.
Whosoever feels my Owner-Divine’s compassion,the Guru imparts instructions to that Sikh of the Guru.
Servant Nanak asks for...2017-12-0429 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep61 - “Creator administers complete justice...” (Sabad of the week)If the bearded-powerful persecute the poor,the Transcendent has them burning in their own fire-rage. 1.
Creator administers complete justice,Is fully capable of protecting Own’s votaries. 1. Reflect.
Glory-heat manifests since the beginning and throughout the ages.Slanderer dies in the high heat-turmoil being produced. 2.
No one can protect those being destroyed.Their reputation is spoilt here and hereafter. 3.
Own’s servants are bosom-embraced and protected.Nanak: Remain in sanctuary and contemplate on All-Pervasive’s Nam1.
1. Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Gauri | Guru Granth Sahib 199
ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹੱਲਾ ॥੫॥
ਗਰੀਬਾ ਊਪਰਿ ਜਿ ਖਿੰਜੈ ਦਾੜੀਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸ ਅਗਨਿ ਮਹਿ ਸਾੜੀ ॥੧॥
ਪੂਰਾ ਨਿਆਉ ਕਰੇ ਕਰਤਾਰੁਅਪੁਨੇ ਦਾਸ ਕਉ ਰਾਖਨਹਾਰ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਆਦਿ ਜੁਗਾਦਿ ਪਰਗਟੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪੁ ॥ਨਿੰਦਕ ਮੁਆ ਉਪਜਿ ਵਾਦ ਤਾਪ ॥੨॥
ਤਿਨਿ ਮਾਰਿਆ ਜਿ ਰਾਖੇ ਨ ਕੋਈ ॥ਅੱਗੇ ਪਾਛੇ ਮੰਦੀ ਸੋਈ ॥੩॥
ਅਪੁਨੇ ਦਾਸ ਰਾਖੇ ਕੰਠ ਲਾਇ ॥ਸਰਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥੪॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_199
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)2017-11-2823 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep61 - “Creator administers complete justice...” (Sabad of the week)If the bearded-powerful persecute the poor,
the Transcendent has them burning in their own fire-rage. 1.
Creator administers complete justice,
Is fully capable of protecting Own’s votaries. 1. Reflect.
Glory-heat manifests since the beginning and throughout the ages.
Slanderer dies in the high heat-turmoil being produced. 2.
No one can protect those being destroyed.
Their reputation is spoilt here and hereafter. 3.
Own’s servants are bosom-embraced and protected.
Nanak: Remain in sanctuary and contemplate on All-Pervasive’s Nam1.
1. Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Gauri | Guru Granth Sahib 199
2017-11-2823 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep60 - “The knower of Supreme Cosmic understands...” (Sabad of the week)Who understands and knows this method:Drops in the ocean, ocean in the drops.You observe the playful creation,You recognize its essence. 1.
Few reflect on such Wisdom:Freedom and final state of existence is through the One. 1. Reflect.
Night in the day, Sun in the night,Same method in summer and winter.
Nobody knows movement-measurement of the One,Without Guru, there is no understanding. 2
The knower of Supreme Cosmic understands:Male is in female, female is in male.
Sound is in contemplation, contemplation is in Knowing,Indescribable narrative comes through Guru-orientation. 3.
Mind is in Light, Light is in mind,Five se...2017-11-2125 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep60 - “The knower of Supreme Cosmic understands...” (Sabad of the week)Who understands and knows this method:
Drops in the ocean, ocean in the drops.
You observe the playful creation,
You recognize its essence. 1.
Few reflect on such Wisdom:
Freedom and final state of existence is through the One. 1. Reflect.
Night in the day, Sun in the night,
Same method in summer and winter.
Nobody knows movement-measurement of the One,
Without Guru, there is no understanding. 2
The knower of Supreme Cosmic understands:
Male is in female, female is in male.
Sound is in contemplation, contemplation is in Knowing,
Indescribable narrative comes...2017-11-2125 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep59 - “Some say Ram-Ram, some Khuda” (Sabad of the week)Some say Ram-Ram1, some Khuda2.Some serve Gusai3, some Allah4. 1.
O’ Cause-Effect, O’ Generous!O’ Gracious! O’ Compassionate! 1. Reflect.
Some bathe at pilgrimages, some go to Hajj.Some perform worship, some bow their heads. 2.
Some read the Vedas, some the Abrahamic texts.Some wear the blue, some the white. 3.
Some call themselves Muslims, some Hindus.Some yearn paradise, some heaven. 4.
Nanak says: Those who recognize the Hukam5Understand the mystery of the Divine Sovereign. 5.
1. Hindu word for incarnation of Vishnu god.2. Islamic word for God, derived from Iranian terms for Lord, Ruler and Master.3. “Lord of Senses” in Sanskrit.4. The God in Arabic.5. Literally...2017-11-1321 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep59 - “Some say Ram-Ram, some Khuda” (Sabad of the week)Some say Ram-Ram1, some Khuda2.
Some serve Gusai3, some Allah4. 1.
O’ Cause-Effect, O’ Generous!
O’ Gracious! O’ Compassionate! 1. Reflect.
Some bathe at pilgrimages, some go to Hajj.
Some perform worship, some bow their heads. 2.
Some read the Vedas, some the Abrahamic texts.
Some wear the blue, some the white. 3.
Some call themselves Muslims, some Hindus.
Some yearn paradise, some heaven. 4.
Nanak says: Those who recognize the Hukam5
Understand the mystery of the Divine Sovereign. 5.
1. Hindu word for incarnation of Vishnu god.
2. Islamic word for God, derived from Iranian t...2017-11-1321 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep58 - “First, Allah created Light. All beings are of Creation” (Sabad of the week)First, Allah1 created Light. All beings are of Creation.
The entire universe was created from One Light—
Who’s good, who’s bad? 1.
O! People, O! Brother,
doubt not, forget not.
Creator, Creation,
Creator within Creation,
totally permeating all spaces. 1. Reflect
Creator created many forms from one clay.
Flawless is the clay pot, flawless is the Potter. 2.
Within all is the same Eternal One.
All things occur because of the One.
Call that person the Banda,2
who recognizes Hukam3 and knows the One. 3.
Allah is imperceptible, cannot be perceived,
Guru granted sweet jaggery-per...2017-11-0620 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep58 - “First, Allah created Light. All beings are of Creation” (Sabad of the week)First, Allah1 created Light. All beings are of Creation.The entire universe was created from One Light—Who’s good, who’s bad? 1.
O! People, O! Brother,doubt not, forget not.Creator, Creation,Creator within Creation,totally permeating all spaces. 1. Reflect
Creator created many forms from one clay.Flawless is the clay pot, flawless is the Potter. 2.
Within all is the same Eternal One.All things occur because of the One.Call that person the Banda,2who recognizes Hukam3 and knows the One. 3.
Allah is imperceptible, cannot be perceived,Guru granted sweet jaggery-perception.Kabir says: My doubt destroyed,seeing Immaculate everywhere. 4.
B...2017-11-0620 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep57 - “Be-gam-pura’ – City’s name is ‘Sorrow-less-ville” (Sabad of the week)‘Be-gam-pura’ – City’s name is ‘Sorrow-less-ville.’No pain or anxiety in that place.No grief, no taxes on commodities.No fear of error, no fear of loss. 1.
Now I have discovered a great homeland.O! My brother there is always goodness there. 1. Reflect.
Sovereignty is always stable.No second or third, only oneness there.Always populated and famous.The contented wealthy dwell there. 2
As they please, so, so, they stroll;Mansion-knowers, no one blocks their access.Ravidas, the freed cobbler, says:One who resides in my town, is my friend.
Bhagat Ravidas ji in Rag Gauri | Guru Granth Sahib 345
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਕੇ ਪਦੇਗਉੜੀ ਗੁਆਰੇਰੀੴ ਸਤਿਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
ਬੇਗਮ ਪੁਰਾ ਸਹਰ ਕੋ ਨਾਉ ॥ਦੂਖੁ ਅੰਦੋਹੁ ਨਹੀ ਤਿਹਿ ਠਾਉ ॥
ਨਾਂ ਤਸਵੀਸ ਖਿਰਾਜੁ ਨ ਮਾਲੁ ॥ਖਉਫੁ ਨ ਖਤਾ ਨ ਤਰਸੁ ਜਵਾਲੁ ॥੧॥
ਅਬ ਮੋਹਿ ਖੂਬ ਵਤਨ ਗਹ ਪਾਈ ॥ਊਹਾਂ ਖੈਰਿ ਸਦਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਕਾਇਮੁ ਦਾਇਮੁ ਸਦਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੀ ॥ਦੋਮ ਨ ਸੇਮ ਏਕ ਸੋ ਆਹੀ ॥
ਆਬਾਦਾਨੁ ਸਦਾ ਮਸਹੂਰ ॥ਊਹਾਂ ਗਨੀ ਬਸਹਿ ਮਾਮੂਰ ॥੨॥
ਤਿਉ ਤਿਉ ਸੈਲ ਕਰਹਿ ਜਿਉ ਭਾਵੈ ॥ਮਹਰਮ ਮਹਲ ਨ ਕੋ ਅਟਕਾਵੈ ॥
ਕਹਿ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਖਲਾਸ ਚਮਾਰਾ ॥ਜੋ ਹਮ ਸਹਰੀ ਸੁ ਮੀਤੁ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥੩॥੨॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_345
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)2017-10-3019 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep57 - “Be-gam-pura’ – City’s name is ‘Sorrow-less-ville” (Sabad of the week)‘Be-gam-pura’ – City’s name is ‘Sorrow-less-ville.’
No pain or anxiety in that place.
No grief, no taxes on commodities.
No fear of error, no fear of loss. 1.
Now I have discovered a great homeland.
O! My brother there is always goodness there. 1. Reflect.
Sovereignty is always stable.
No second or third, only oneness there.
Always populated and famous.
The contented wealthy dwell there. 2
As they please, so, so, they stroll;
Mansion-knowers, no one blocks their access.
Ravidas, the freed cobbler, says:
One who resides in my town, is my friend.
Bhagat Ravidas ji in Rag...2017-10-3019 min
The Sikh CastLove With My Beloved Developed | Sabad of the WeekThe 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. This internal presence reflects a state of surrender, in which the devotee acknowledges their dependence on the Divine’s grace for all actions and outcomes.
Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)
Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://social.sikhri.org/sabad-of-the-week-45
#SabadoftheWeek #Sikhi #Sabad #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibji #SikhHistory #Wisdom #GuruArjan2017-10-2418 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep56 - “Love with my Beloved developed” (Sabad of the week)Love with my Beloved developed. Reflect.
Master-Illusionist tightly secured it such:
Breaking it, cannot be broken,
Releasing it, cannot be released. 1.
Day and night,
You abide within mind,
O! Divine, bestow Your Grace. 2.
I surrender and surrender
To the Dark-complexed Beautiful
Whose story I heard is an indescribable narrative. 3.
Says servant Nanak,
Votary of Your votaries,
O! Ruler, bestow Your Grace. 4.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Bilaval | Guru Granth Sahib 827
ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਮੂ ਲਾਲਨ ਸਿਉ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਬਨੀ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਤੋਰੀ ਨ ਤੂਟੈ ਛੋਰੀ ਨ ਛੂਟੈ ਐਸੀ ਮਾਧੋ ਖਿੰਚ ਤਨੀ ॥੧॥
ਦਿਨਸੁ ਰੈਨਿ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ਬਸਤੁ ਹੈ ਤੂ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਅਪਨੀ ॥੨॥
ਬਲਿ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਉ ਸਿਆਮ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਕਉ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਬਾਤ ਸੁਨੀ ॥੩॥
ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਸਨਿ ਦਾਸੁ ਕਹੀਅਤ ਹੈ ਮੋਹਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਅਪੁਨੀ ॥੪॥੨੮॥੧੧੪॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_827
2017-10-2418 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep55 - “Fortunate are dyed in Red-Love-Color” (Sabad of the week)Fortunate are dyed in Red-Love-Color,Never gets dirty or stained. 1.
Discovered Divine Comfort-Giver, met in love and comfort,Remains within naturally, cannot be abandoned. 1. Reflect.
Old age and death afflict not, the pain does not reoccur.Satiated drinking Immortal-Nectar, Guru bestows Immortality. 2.
One who has tasted the invaluable All-Pervasive Nam1 knowsprice cannot be stated; what saying can the mouth voice? 3.
O’ Transcendent! Your vision is fruitful, Your Teachings are treasure-virtues.Nanak adores Your votaries, and asks for their dust. 4.
1. Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Bilval | Guru Granth Sahib 808
ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਲਾਲ ਰੰਗੁ ਤਿਸ ਕਉ ਲਗਾ ਜਿਸ ਕੇ ਵਡਭਾਗਾ ॥ਮੈਲਾ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਹੋਵਈ ਨਹ ਲਾਗੈ ਦਾਗਾ ॥੧॥
ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੁਖਦਾਈਆ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਸੁਖ ਭਾਇ ॥ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਨਾ ਭੀਤਰੇ ਛੋਡਿਆ ਨਹ ਜਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਜਰਾ ਮਰਾ ਨਹ ਵਿਆਪਈ ਫਿਰਿ ਦੂਖੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ਪੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਆਘਾਨਿਆ ਗੁਰਿ ਅਮਰੁ ਕਰਾਇਆ ॥੨॥
ਸੋ ਜਾਨੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਚਾਖਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਮੋਲਾ ॥ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜਾਈਐ ਕਿਆ ਕਹਿ ਮੁਖਿ ਬੋਲਾ ॥੩॥
ਸਫਲ ਦਰਸੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਿ ਤੇਰੀ ਬਾਣੀ ॥ਪਾਵਉ ਧੂਰਿ ਤੇਰੇ ਦਾਸ ਕੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੁਰਬਾਣੀ ॥੪॥੩॥੩੩॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_808
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)2017-10-1630 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep55 - “Fortunate are dyed in Red-Love-Color” (Sabad of the week)Fortunate are dyed in Red-Love-Color,
Never gets dirty or stained. 1.
Discovered Divine Comfort-Giver, met in love and comfort,
Remains within naturally, cannot be abandoned. 1. Reflect.
Old age and death afflict not, the pain does not reoccur.
Satiated drinking Immortal-Nectar, Guru bestows Immortality. 2.
One who has tasted the invaluable All-Pervasive Nam1 knows
price cannot be stated; what saying can the mouth voice? 3.
O’ Transcendent! Your vision is fruitful, Your Teachings are treasure-virtues.
Nanak adores Your votaries, and asks for their dust. 4.
1. Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Bilval | ...2017-10-1630 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep54 - “I am nothing, I have nothing, nothing is mine” (Sabad of the week)For king’s daughter, one became the disguiser.
Though lustful and selfish, even his honor was preserved. 1.
O! World-Guru! What’s Your virtue, if my deed isn’t rescinded?
What’s the use of going to tiger's sanctuary, if the jackal is going to eat you? 1. Reflect.
For one drop of water, rain-bird suffers the pain.
If breath leaves and ocean is obtained, it is of no use. 2
Being that’s tired, isn’t steady, how to give it solace?
Drowned dead, found boat, tell me, who to board? 3.
I am nothing, I have...2017-10-0925 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep54 - “I am nothing, I have nothing, nothing is mine” (Sabad of the week)For king’s daughter, one became the disguiser.Though lustful and selfish, even his honor was preserved. 1.
O! World-Guru! What’s Your virtue, if my deed isn’t rescinded?What’s the use of going to tiger's sanctuary, if the jackal is going to eat you? 1. Reflect.
For one drop of water, rain-bird suffers the pain.If breath leaves and ocean is obtained, it is of no use. 2
Being that’s tired, isn’t steady, how to give it solace?Drowned dead, found boat, tell me, who to board? 3.
I am nothing, I have nothing, nothing is mine.At this moment, preserve...2017-10-0925 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep53 - “Body, mind and bosom cooled by remembering, remembering, my Owner Divine” (Sabad of the week)Body, mind and bosom cooled by remembering, remembering, my Owner Divine.
My being’s beauty, color, comfort, wealth and caste, is the Transcendent. 1.
Tongue intoxicated with Charmer-Divine’s nectar,
Colored in Love-Color of my Charmer-Divine,
the Lotus-Feet1 becomes the abundant treasure. Reflect.
To whom I belong, protected me, perfect is the Divine’s way.
Nanak: Comfort-Giver united me, All-Pervasive protected the honor. 2.
Humility
Guru Angad Sahib in Rag Dhanasari | Guru Granth Sahib 681
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਸੀਤਲ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਛਾਤੀ ॥
ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਸੂਖ ਧਨੁ ਜੀਅ ਕਾ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਮੋਰੈ ਜਾਤੀ ॥੧॥
ਰਸਨਾ ਰਾਮ ਰਸਾਇਨਿ ਮਾਤੀ ॥
ਰੰਗ ਰੰਗੀ ਰਾਮ ਅਪਨੇ ਕੈ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਨਿਧਿ ਥਾਤੀ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਾ ਤਿਨ ਹੀ ਰਖਿ ਲੀਆ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਭਾਤੀ ॥
ਮੇਲਿ ਲੀਓ ਆਪੇ ਸੁਖਦਾਤੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਖੀ ਪਾਤੀ ॥੨॥੧੨॥੪੩॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_681
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpree2017-10-0324 min
The Sikh CastRemembering, My Owner Divine | Sabad of the WeekBody, mind and bosom cooled by remembering, remembering, my Owner Divine.My being’s beauty, color, comfort, wealth and caste, is the Transcendent. 1.
Tongue intoxicated with Charmer-Divine’s nectar,Colored in Love-Color of my Charmer-Divine,the Lotus-Feet¹ becomes the abundant treasure. Reflect.
To whom I belong, protected me, perfect is the Divine’s way.Nanak: Comfort-Giver united me, All-Pervasive protected the honor. 2.
Humility
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Dhanasari | Guru Granth Sahib 681
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਸੀਤਲ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਛਾਤੀ ॥ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਸੂਖ ਧਨੁ ਜੀਅ ਕਾ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਮੋਰੈ ਜਾਤੀ ॥੧॥
ਰਸਨਾ ਰਾਮ ਰਸਾਇਨਿ ਮਾਤੀ ॥ਰੰਗ ਰੰਗੀ ਰਾਮ ਅਪਨੇ ਕੈ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਨਿਧਿ ਥਾਤੀ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਾ ਤਿਨ ਹੀ ਰਖਿ ਲੀਆ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਭਾਤੀ ॥ਮੇਲਿ ਲੀਓ ਆਪੇ ਸੁਖਦਾਤੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਖੀ ਪਾਤੀ ॥੨॥੧੨॥੪੩॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Explore the Sabad Reflection: bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-21
Featuring: Inni Kaur2017-10-0324 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep52 - “Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Delay not even a bit” (Sabad of the week)Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Delay not even a bit.
Rain! O’ Beloved! Mind-support!
So the bliss occurs, mind remains excited forever. 1. Reflect.
O’ My Owner-Divine! I rely on You,
Why forget me from Your mind?
Female like, maiden-slave-like,
No beauty, without Husband-Divine. 1.
When my Ruler-Divine heard plea,
Came immediately, bestowed Grace.
Nanak says: My wedding-union occurred,
Honor, beauty, good conduct, gifted. 2.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Malar | Guru Granth Sahib 1267
ਮਲਾਰ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਬਰਸੁ ਮੇਘ ਜੀ ਤਿਲੁ ਬਿਲਮੁ ਨ ਲਾਉ ॥
ਬਰਸੁ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਮਨਹਿ ਸਧਾਰੇ ਹੋਇ ਅਨਦੁ ਸਦਾ ਮਨਿ ਚਾਉ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਹਮ ਤੇਰੀ ਧਰ ਸੁਆਮੀਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਤੂ ਕਿਉ ਮਨਹੁ ਬਿਸਾਰੇ ॥
ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਰੂਪ ਚੇਰੀ ਕੀ ਨਿਆਈ ਸੋਭ ਨਹੀ ਬਿਨੁ ਭਰਤਾਰੇ ॥੧॥
ਬਿਨਉ ਸੁਨਿਓ ਜਬ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਮੇਰੈ ਬੇਗਿ ਆਇਓ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰੇ ॥
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਮੇਰੋ ਬਨਿਓ ਸੁਹਾਗੋ ਪਤਿ ਸੋਭਾ ਭਲੇ ਅਚਾਰੇ ॥੨॥੩॥੭॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_1267
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)
2017-09-2624 min
The Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep52 - “Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Delay not even a bit” (Sabad of the week)In this Sabad, the rain is a natural phenomenon and a metaphor for the Divine’s grace. The Guru pleads for the rain—symbolic of the Divine presence and love—to descend upon their scorched heart. The imagery of drought and rain echoes the spiritual thirst for the Beloved’s presence, where only the Divine can provide the refreshment and relief needed to sustain the spirit. The rain brings bliss, and with it, the mind becomes excited and fulfilled, illustrating the profound peace and joy experienced in the presence of the Divine.
Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people...2017-09-2623 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep51 - “Forgetting Nam, engaging in other greeds, human life wasted” (Sabad of the week)I have come to listen and read the Teachings.
Forgetting Nam1, engaging in other greeds, human life wasted. Reflect.
O! My unaware mind! Understand,
become aware of the indescribable narrative told by Truth-Exemplars.
Earn profit: Remember All-Pervasive in the heart,
free yourself from coming-going.
Effort, strength and wisdom are Yours,
when You bestow, then I utter Nam.
Nanak: Devotees are engaged in devotion,
and they are liked by the Divine. 2.
Divine Identification.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Sarang | Guru Granth Sahib 1219
ਸਾਰਗ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਆਇਓ ਸੁਨਨ ਪੜਨ ਕਉ ਬਾਣੀ ॥
ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿ ਲਗਹਿ ਅਨ ਲਾਲਚਿ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਪਰਾਣੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਸਮਝੁ ਅਚੇਤ ਚੇਤਿ ਮਨ ਮੇਰੇ ਕਥੀ ਸੰਤਨ ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ॥
ਲਾਭੁ ਲੈਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਰਿਦੈ ਅਰਾਧਹੁ ਛੁਟਕੈ ਆਵਣ ਜਾਣੀ ॥੧॥
ਉਦਮੁ ਸਕਤਿ ਸਿਆਣਪ ਤੁਮ੍ਹਰੀ ਦੇਹਿ ਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਖਾਣੀ ॥
ਸ...2017-09-1917 min
The Sikh CastI Have Come to Listen and Read the Teachings | Sabad of the WeekExplore the Sabad Reflection: https://bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-40
This Sabad by Guru Arjan Sahib, composed in Sarang Rag, is a transformative message that underscores the profound importance of living a life centered around Nam. Sarang Rag, associated with the hot summer afternoons, represents a time of exhaustion and rest, offering a fitting backdrop to contemplate the simplicity and ease of Divine connection amidst life's distractions.
Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)
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2017-09-1917 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep50 - “Since I invoked Charmer-Divine, nothing comes, nothing goes” (Sabad of the week)Body itself is god, body itself is temple,
Body itself is the wandering pilgrim.
Body is where to offer incense, lamp and eatables,
Body is where to worship with petals. 1.
Searched numerous realms,
obtained nine treasures in the body.
Since I invoked Charmer-Divine,
nothing comes, nothing goes. 1. Reflect.
The One in the universe, is in the body,
the one who searches, finds.
Pipa offers: Supreme is the Essence,
revealed by the Eternal-Guru. 2.
Bhagat Pipa ji in Rag Dhanasari | Guru Granth Sahib 695
ਪੀਪਾ ॥
ਕਾਯਉ ਦੇਵਾ ਕਾਇਅਉ ਦੇਵਲ ਕਾਇਅਉ ਜੰਗਮ ਜਾਤੀ ॥
ਕਾਇਅਉ ਧੂਪ ਦੀਪ ਨਈਬੇਦਾ ਕਾਇਅਉ ਪੂਜਉ ਪਾਤੀ ॥੧॥
ਕਾਇਆ ਬਹੁ ਖੰਡ ਖੋਜਤੇ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ॥
ਨਾ ਕਛੁ ਆਇਬੋ ਨਾ ਕਛੁ ਜਾਇਬੋ ਰਾਮ ਕੀ ਦੁਹਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ
ਜੋ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡੇ ਸੋਈ ਪਿੰਡੇ ਜੋ ਖੋਜੈ ਸੋ ਪਾਵੈ ॥
ਪੀਪਾ ਪ੍ਰਣਵੈ ਪਰਮ ਤਤੁ ਹੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਹੋਇ ਲਖਾਵੈ ॥੨॥੩॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.si2017-09-1125 min
The Sikh CastNothing Comes, Nothing Goes | Sabad of the WeekThe Sabad begins with a profound declaration— the body itself is a manifestation of the divine, a temple, and a wandering pilgrim. This poetic imagery invites reflection on the sacred nature of the physical form, transforming it into a vessel for spiritual exploration and worship. The verses suggest that offerings of incense, lamps, eatables, and petals can be made within the body, turning living into a divine ritual.Body itself is god; body itself is temple,Body itself is the wandering pilgrim.Body is where to offer incense, lamps, and eatables,Body is where to...2017-09-1125 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep49 - “Body limbs and breath feel comfort” (Sabad of the week)Believing You, believing All-Pervasive, O! All-Pervasive
Eyes, tongue and ears listen,
body limbs and breath feel comfort. 1. Reflect.
Here and there, in ten directions,
in mountains and in straw, pervading equally. 1.
Seeing All-Pervasive everywhere, the Owner of beings, the Chief.
Nanak: In Sage’s company, recounting Supreme Cosmic wisdom, doubts and fears eliminated. 2
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Kalian | Guru Granth Sahib 1322
ਕਲਿਆਨ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਘਰੁ ੨
ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
ਤੇਰੈ ਮਾਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਮਾਨਿ ॥
ਨੈਨ ਬੈਨ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਸੁਨੀਐ ਅੰਗ ਅੰਗੇ ਸੁਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਇਤ ਉਤ ਦਹ ਦਿਸਿ ਰਵਿਓ ਮੇਰ ਤਿਨਹਿ ਸਮਾਨਿ ॥੧॥
ਜਤ ਕਤਾ ਤਤ ਪੇਖੀਐ ਹਰਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਪਤਿ ਪਰਧਾਨ ॥
ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਭ੍ਰਮ ਭੈ ਮਿਟੇ ਕਥੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ॥੨॥੧॥੪॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_1322
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: 2017-09-0517 min
The Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep48 - “My mind is pierced by the arrow of All-Pervasive’s love” (Sabad of the week)My mind burns deeply for All-Pervasive’s experience,
as the thirsty without water. 1.
My mind is pierced by the arrow of All-Pervasive’s love.
My All-Pervasive Divine knows my pain, my mind’s internal pain. Reflect.
Whoever tells my All-Pervasive Beloved’s narrative
is my Bhai1, my brother. 2.
Girl-friends, unite, unite,
imbibe the resolute wisdom of the Eternal Guru,
Recount the virtues of my Divine. 3.
O! All-Pervasive, fulfill servant Nanak’s wish,
Seeing All-Pervasive, body quietens. 4.
Honorific title in Sikh tradition for the eminent narrators of the Guru.
Guru Ramdas Sahib in Rag G...2017-08-2817 min
The Sikh CastMy Mind Burns Deeply for All-Pervasive’s Experience | Sabad of the WeekIn the melodic strains of Rag Gond, Guru Ramdas Sahib's Sabad resonates with a triumphant yet humble spirit, reflecting a balanced perspective on spiritual attainment. The seeker's fervent longing for the divine experience is likened to the thirst of a parched spirit yearning for water, highlighting the intensity of the desire for communion with the All-Pervasive.
Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-36
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2017-08-2817 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep47 - “Remember All-Pervasive, All-Pervasive Nam with the Sage-Guru” (Sabad of the week)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 poisonous world-ocean. 1.
Guru’s teachings ended birth and death. The door of suffering no more!
Nanak bows again and again, enters Divine sanctuary. 2.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Todi Rag | Guru Granth Sahib 717
ਟੋਡੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਚਿਤਾਰਾ ॥
ਸਹਜਿ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤੀ ਅੰਕੁਰੁ ਭਲੋ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਭੇਟਿਓ ਬਡਭਾਗੀ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰਾ ॥
ਕਰੁ ਗਹਿ ਕਾਢਿ ਲੀਓ ਜਨੁ ਅਪੁਨਾ ਬਿਖੁ ਸਾਗਰ ਸੰਸਾਰਾ ॥੧॥
ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਕਾਟੇ ਗੁਰ ਬਚਨੀ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਸੰਕਟ ਦੁਆਰਾ ॥
ਨਾਨਕ ਸਰਨਿ ਗਹੀ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਕੀ ਪੁਨਹ ਪੁਨਹ ਨਮਸਕਾਰਾ ॥੨॥੯॥੨੮॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_717
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Jassal (@mjassal)2017-08-2217 min
The Sikh CastRemember All-Pervasive, All-Pervasive Nam with the Sage-Guru | Sabad of the WeekThe Sabad begins with a gentle reminder to remember the All-Pervasive and immerse oneself in the divine Nam alongside the Sage-Guru. This call to remembrance is portrayed as a source of continuous bliss, nurturing the seed of spirituality within and allowing it to sprout and flourish day and night. The imagery evokes a sense of divine presence and inner growth, guiding the seeker toward a deeper connection with the Divine.
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 can...2017-08-2216 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep46 - “Excited mind consciously longs, eyes are fixed on You” (Sabad of the week)Love of the Beloved is lovely.
Excited mind consciously longs, eyes are fixed on You. Reflect.
How blessed are those days, hours, minutes, auspicious moments and instants?
Suddenly shutters open, thirst quenches, I live seeing You. 1.
Which effort, which remedy, which service to think of?
Nanak: Abandon pride, ego and attachment, Truth-Exemplars’ company liberates. 2.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Kedara | Guru Granth Sahib 1120
ਕੇਦਾਰਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੀ ॥
ਮਗਨ ਮਨੈ ਮਹਿ ਚਿਤਵਉ ਆਸਾ ਨੈਨਹੁ ਤਾਰ ਤੁਹਾਰੀ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਓਇ ਦਿਨ ਪਹਰ ਮੂਰਤ ਪਲ ਕੈਸੇ ਓਇ ਪਲ ਘਰੀ ਕਿਹਾਰੀ ॥
ਖੂਲੇ ਕਪਟ ਧਪਟ ਬੁਝਿ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਜੀਵਉ ਪੇਖਿ ਦਰਸਾਰੀ ॥੧॥
ਕਉਨੁ ਸੁ ਜਤਨੁ ਉਪਾਉ ਕਿਨੇਹਾ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਉਨ ਬੀਚਾਰੀ ॥
ਮਾਨੁ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੁ ਮੋਹੁ ਤਜਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੰਤਹ ਸੰਗਿ ਉਧਾਰੀ ॥੨॥੩॥੫॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_1120
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)2017-08-1516 min
The Sikh CastLove of the Beloved is Lovely | Sabad of the WeekThe Sabad begins by expressing the sheer beauty and allure of the Beloved's love. The seeker, filled with excitement and conscious longing, focuses intently on the Beloved, highlighting a deep, unwavering devotion.
Guru Arjan Sahib further amplifies the spiritual ecstasy by cherishing the moments spent in divine contemplation. Every day, hour, minute, and instant becomes a blessing, a precious interval in the seeker's life. The imagery of suddenly opened shutters signifies an awakening, a moment when divine realization quenches the being's thirst, bringing the seeker to life through the vision of the Beloved.
Featuring: Inni K...2017-08-1516 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep45 - “Those who forget Nam become a burden on the earth” (Sabad of the week)Those who love from the heart are genuine.
Those who think one notion, but vocalize another are unripe. 1.
Those drenched with Love remain colored with Khuda’s1 vision.
Those who forget Nam2 become a burden on the earth. 1. Reflect
Those whom You attach to Your hem are the dervishes3 at Your door.
Their birth-mothers are blessed. Their advent is congratulatory. 2.
O! Caretaker, You are limitless, fathomless and endless.
I kiss the feet of those who have realized the Eternal. 3.
O! Khuda, I seek Your sanctuary. Your nature is to free.
Grant Sheikh Farid the...2017-08-1119 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep44 - “Becomes Guru-oriented, washes and removes ego” (Sabad of the week)Spring arrives, flora blooms.
Consciousness connects with All-Pervasive, this fauna blooms. 1.
In this way, this mind becomes green:
Uttering All-Pervasive, All-Pervasive’s Nam1 day and night,
Becomes Guru-oriented, washes and removes ego. 1. Reflect.
Listens to Eternal-Guru’s Teaching and Sabad,2
Loves Eternal-Guru, this world becomes green. 2.
Fruits and flowers grow, when You make them grow.
Eternal-Guru discovered, then connected with the Origin. 3.
You are the Spring, the whole world is the garden.
Nanak: Unique devotion is the complete fortune. 4.
Divine Identification
Literally “The Word.” Popularly refers to the hymns in the Guru Granth...2017-07-3119 min
The Sikh CastThis Mind Becomes Green | Sabad of the WeekIn the vibrant and energetic ambiance of Basant Rag, Guru Amardas Sahib's Sabad captures the essence of springtime—a season of renewal, joy, and the departure of the cold winter. Traditionally sung during the spring, Basant Rag evokes feelings of liveliness and delight, mirroring the natural world's rejuvenation.
Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-38
Featuring: Inni Kaur2017-07-3118 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep43 - "I remember my own Divine Owner" (Sabad of the week)I surrender to my own Guru,
I sing for eight pahars1 the praise,
of the All-Pervasive, the All-Pervasive. 1.
I remember my own Divine Owner,
the Knower of all hearts. 1. Reflect.
As love develops for the Lotus-Feet,
conduct becomes eternal,
complete and immaculate. 2.
By Truth-Exemplar’s Grace,
the One comes to reside in the mind,
the evil of many life-times leaves . 3.
O! Compassionate Divine,
bestow Grace on the meek.
Nanak asks for Truth-Exemplar’s dust-blessing. 4.
1. Unit of time equaling 3 hours. 8 pahars make 24 hours.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Jaitsari | Guru Granth Sahib 7402017-07-2723 min
The Sikh CastI Surrender to My Own Guru! (Sabad of the Week)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. The Sabad acknowledges the Divine's omniscience, recognizing the Divine as the Knower of all hearts.
I surrender to my own Guru,I sing for eight pahars¹ the praise,of the All-Pervasive, the All-Pervasive. 1.I remember my own Divine Owner,the Knower of all hearts. 1. Reflect.As love develops for the Lotus-Feet,conduct becomes eternal,complete and immaculate. 2.By Trut...2017-07-2723 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep42 - "That Protector protected. All ailments eradicated" (Sabad of the week)In Transcendent’s sanctuary, hot winds don’t touch.O! Brother! Charmer’s periphery is on my four sides,The pain does not touch. 1
Met the Perfect Eternal-Guru who made this possible:Gave medicine of Charmer-Divine’s Nam1to sustain the link to “The One.” Reflect.
That Protector protected. All ailments eradicated.Nanak says: Grace felt. Divine support felt. 2.
Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Bilaval | Guru Granth Sahib 819
ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ਤਾਤੀ ਵਾਉ ਨ ਲਗਈ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥ਚਉਗਿਰਦ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਰਾਮ ਕਾਰ ਦੁਖੁ ਲਗੈ ਨ ਭਾਈ ॥੧॥ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਭੇਟਿਆ ਜਿਨਿ ਬਣਤ ਬਣਾਈ॥ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਉਖਧੁ ਦੀਆ ਏਕਾ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ਰਾਖਿ ਲੀਏ ਤਿਨਿ ਰਖਨਹਾਰਿ ਸਭ ਬਿਆਧਿ ਮਿਟਾਈ॥
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਭਈ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਏ ਸਹਾਈ ॥੨॥੧੫॥੭੯॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/that_protector_protected_all_ailments_eradicated
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)2017-07-1817 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep42 - "That Protector protected. All ailments eradicated" (Sabad of the week)In Transcendent’s sanctuary, hot winds don’t touch.
O! Brother! Charmer’s periphery is on my four sides,
The pain does not touch. 1
Met the Perfect Eternal-Guru who made this possible:
Gave medicine of Charmer-Divine’s Nam1
to sustain the link to “The One.” Reflect.
That Protector protected. All ailments eradicated.
Nanak says: Grace felt. Divine support felt. 2.
Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Bilaval | Guru Granth Sahib 819
ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਤਾਤੀ ਵਾਉ ਨ ਲਗਈ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥
ਚਉਗਿਰਦ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਰਾਮ ਕਾਰ ਦੁਖੁ ਲਗੈ ਨ ਭਾਈ ॥੧॥
ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਭੇਟਿਆ ਜਿਨਿ ਬਣਤ ਬਣਾਈ॥
ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਉਖਧੁ ਦੀਆ ਏਕਾ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਰਾਖਿ ਲੀਏ ਤਿਨਿ ਰਖਨਹਾਰਿ ਸਭ ਬਿਆਧਿ ਮਿਟਾਈ॥
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਭਈ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਏ ਸਹਾਈ ॥੨॥੧੫॥੭੯॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/that_protector_protected_all_ailments_eradicated
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh 2017-07-1817 min
The Sikh CastO! Ignorant. Wake up! Why Are You Asleep? | Sabad of the WeekThe Sabad begins with a poignant reflection on the transient nature of life. Each day that dawns eventually fades away, and the impermanence of our stay in this world is underscored by the inevitability of departure. Bhagat Ravidas paints a vivid picture of the journey ahead, emphasizing that death is always looming, a reminder of our mortal existence.
Whichever day comes, that day goes.
Stay is impermanent; departure is imminent.
Companions are departing. I, too, will be departing.
Long journey ahead. Death hovering overhead. 1.
2017-07-1016 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep41 - "O! Ignorant. Wake up! Why are you asleep?" (Sabad of the week)Whichever day comes, that day goes.
Stay is impermanent, departure is imminent.
Companions are departing. I too will be departing.
Long journey ahead. Death hovering overhead. 1.
O! Ignorant. Wake up! Why are you asleep?
You deem the life in this world to be eternal. 1. Reflect.
The One who gives life, also nourishes.
Inside all beings, dispensing consumables.
Embrace devotion, leave “I” and “mine.”
At dawn, remember Nam1 within the heart. 2.
Life is passing, Path is not beautified.
Dusk descends. Everywhere darkness spreads.
Ravidas says, O! Ignorant, crazy being,
No Remembrance? The world is a per...2017-07-1016 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep39 - "Surrender mind and body, forsake societal norms" (Sabad of the week)Bride-lover is praise-worthy, recognizes the Divine,
Follows Hukam, renounces ego,
Dyed in Beloved, delight follows. 1.
Listen girl-friend! The sign to meet the Divine:
Surrender mind and body, forsake societal norms. 1. Reflect.
Girl-friend counsels girl-friend,
Earn what pleases the Divine,
Such bride-lover remains cradled. 2.
Caught in ego, one doesn’t enter the Mansion,
Then regrets, when night passes,
Unfortunate, self-oriented, suffers pain. 3.
I would plea, if I thought Divine was far,
Indestructible Divine permeates everywhere,
Servant Nanak see’s the Presence and sings. 4.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Suhi | Gu...2017-07-0322 min
The Sikh CastBrimful Immortal Nectar is Within the Home | Sabad of the WeekBrimful Immortal nectar is within the home. Self-oriented cannot taste it.As musk deer knows not its fragrance, wanders astray in doubt.Forsakes Immortal nectar, gathers poison, Creator You puzzle.Rare Guru-oriented gain insight, see Supreme Cosmic within.Body and Mind become Cool, tongue tastes All-Pervasive.Only Sabad1 births Nam2, only Sabad bonds union.Without Sabad entire world is mad, life is lost in vain.Nanak: Only One-Sabad is the Immortal nectar, Guru-oriented receive it. 2.
1. Literally “The Word.” Popularly refers to the hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib...2017-06-2823 min
The Sikh CastEp 38: “Brimful Immortal Nectar is Within the Home” (Sabad of the Week)
Brimful Immortal nectar is within the home. Self-oriented cannot taste it.
As musk deer knows not its fragrance, wanders astray in doubt.
Forsakes Immortal nectar, gathers poison, Creator You puzzle.
Rare Guru-oriented gain insight, see Supreme Cosmic within.
Body and Mind become Cool, tongue tastes All-Pervasive.
Only Sabad births Nam, only Sabad bonds union.
Without Sabad entire world is mad, life is lost in vain.
Nanak: Only One-Sabad is the Immortal nectar, Guru-oriented receive it. 2.
ਮ: ੩ ॥
ਘਰ ਹੀ ਮਹਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਹੈ ਮਨਮੁਖਾ ਸਾਦੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥
ਜੀਉ ਕਸਤੂਰੀ ਮਿਰਗੁ ਨ ਜਾਣੈ ਭ੍ਰਮਦਾ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਇਆ ॥
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਤਜਿ ਬਿਖੁ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਹੈ ਕਰਤੈ ਆਪਿ ਖੁਆਇਆ ॥
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਵਿਰਲੇ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਈ ਤਿਨਾ ਅੰਤਰ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਦਿਖਾਇਆ ॥
ਤਨੁ ਮਨੂ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਹੋਇਆ ਰਸਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਸਾਦੁ ਆਇਆ ॥
ਸਬਦੇ ਹੀ ਨਾਉ ਉਪਜੈ ਸਬਦੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ॥
ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਬਉਰਾਨਾ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਨਮ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਏਕੋ ਸਬਦੁ ਹੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੨॥
Guru Amardas Sahib in Rag Sorath | Guru Granth Sahib 644
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
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2017-06-2823 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep37 - "Colorful Enticer is my life’s honor” (Sabad of the week)Day and night remember Beloved. Delay not even for a moment.
Truth-Exemplar’s service develops reverence; forsakes pride and stubbornness. 1.
Colorful Enticer is my life’s honor,
Dwells within the heart, seeing the play, mind is enticed. 1. Reflect.
By remembering Whom mind experiences bliss, removes mind’s rust.
Nanak: Splendor of meeting cannot be described…it is beyond expression. 2.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Gujari | Guru Granth Sahib 498
ਗੂਜਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤੀ ਆਰਾਧਹੁ ਪਿਆਰੋ ਨਿਮਖ ਨ ਕੀਜੈ ਢੀਲਾ ॥
ਸੰਤ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਿ ਭਾਵਨੀ ਲਾਈਐ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਮਾਨੁ ਹਾਠੀਲਾ ॥੧॥
ਮੋਹਨੁ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਮਾਨ ਰਾਗੀਲਾ ॥
ਬਾਸਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਹੀਅਰੇ ਕੈ ਸੰਗੇ ਪੇਖਿ ਮੋਹਿਓ ਮਨੁ ਲੀਲਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਜਿਸੁ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਮਨਿ ਹੋਤ ਅਨੰਦਾ ਉਤਰੈ ਮਨਹੁ ਜੰਗੀਲਾ ॥
ਮਿਲਬੇ ਕੀ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਬਰਨਿ ਨ ਸਾਕਉ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰੈ ਪਰੀਲਾ ॥੨॥੪॥੧੩॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/colorful_enticer_is_my_life_honor
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)
2017-06-1919 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep36 - "I cannot live without All-Pervasive for even a moment or an instant" (Sabad of the week)I glorify All-Pervasive’s Nam1 every day.
I was imparted All-Pervasive’s Nam by the Eternal Guru,
I cannot live without All-Pervasive for even a moment or an instant. 1. Reflect.
I listen and remember All-Pervasive’s glory.
I cannot live without All-Pervasive for even a moment.
As the swan cannot live without the pond,
Similarly All-Pervasive’s servant cannot live without All-Pervasive’s service. 1.
Some develop love in their hearts for other loves,
Some develop love for attachment and pride.
All-Pervasive’s servants develop love for All-Pervasive’s Freedom-state.
O! Nanak, they remember the Divine: All...2017-06-1324 min
The Sikh CastI Cannot Live Without All-Pervasive For Even a Moment or an Instant | Sabad of the WeekIn the melodic embrace of Rag Asavar, Guru Ramdas Sahib's bestowed Sabad resonates, capturing the transitional hues from late afternoon to early evening. This musical framework is a canvas for profound reflections, leading the listener on a devotional journey.
The Sabad begins with a steadfast glorification of All-Pervasive's Nam each day. Progressing, it delves into listening and remembering All-Pervasive's glory, drawing an analogy to the swan's reliance on the pond. This comparison accentuates the integral connection of the servant to the Divine, akin to the inseparable dependence of a swan on its habitat.
The Sabad shif...2017-06-1324 min
The Sikh CastWho are Mother, Father, Children and Wife? Who is Whose Sibling? | Sabad of the WeekExplore the Sabad Reflection: https://bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-41
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.
Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)
No one is your support except the All-Pervasive.
Who are mother, father, children, and wi...2017-06-0419 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep34 - "Grace me with the understanding to sing Your virtues such that I remain with You, O! Eternal Contentment" (Sabad of the week)You are the Emperor.
If I address You as a leader,
how is that expressing Your greatness?
As You allow, so I speak O! Divine,
I the ignorant don’t know how to express. 1.
Grace me with the understanding to sing Your virtues
such that I remain with You, O! Eternal Contentment. 1. Reflect.
Whatever occurs, all is from You.
All is Your Greatness.
Your limit is unknown, my Sovereign,
I am blind—what intellect? 2.
What can I express?
Expressing and expressing I see,
I cannot express the Inexpressible?
Whatever pleases You, I say,
it is...2017-05-3019 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep33 - "All-Pervasive enables world-ocean crossing " (Sabad of the week)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-less, form-less.
All-Pervasive wasn’t visible though dwelling nearby,
All-Pervasive is discovered through Guru-reflection. 1.
All-Pervasive Self is the lender, appraiser, jewel, diamond.
All-Pervasive Self created the expanse.
Nanak: Graced one buys All-Pervasive Nam,
That one is the eternal lender and trader. 2.
Guru Ramdas Sahib ji in Rag Bairari | Guru Granth Sahib 720
ਬੈਰਾੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥
ਜਪਿ ਮਨ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਸਤਾਰਾ ॥
ਕੋਟ ਕੋਟੰਤਰ ਕੇ ਪਾਪ ਸਭਿ ਖੋਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਪਾਰਿ ਉਤਾਰਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਕਾਇਆ ਨਗਰਿ ਬਸਤ ਹਰਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰਾ ॥
ਹਰਿ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਬਸਤ ਕਛੁ ਨਦਰਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਲਾਧਾ ਗੁਰ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ॥੧॥
ਹਰਿ ਆਪੇ ਸਾਹੁ ਸਰਾਫੁ ਰਤਨੁ ਹੀਰਾ ਹਰਿ ਆਪਿ ਕੀਆ ਪਾਸਾਰਾ ॥
ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਸੁ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਹਾਝੇ ਸੋ ਸਾਹੁ ਸਚਾ ਵਣਜਾਰਾ ॥੨॥੪॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/all_pervasive_enables_world_ocean_crossing
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet 2017-05-2326 min
The Sikh CastAll-Pervasive Enables World-Ocean Crossing | Sabad of the WeekIn the ambiance of Rag Bairari, Guru Ramdas Sahib's Sabad echoes with profound spiritual depth and intricacy. Despite being an uncommon and challenging rag, Bairari's melodious essence evokes a sense of continuous improvement and progress.
The Sabad urges the mind to utter the divine name of the Charmer-Divine for liberation. It speaks of the complete elimination of countless transgressions, facilitated by the grace of the All-Pervasive, enabling the crossing of the metaphorical world-ocean.
Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-27
Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)...2017-05-2316 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep32 - "O! Eternal-Guru, I have come to Your sanctuary" (Sabad of the week)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, free me the virtue-less.
Ever Forgiver, Ever-Compassionate, Supporter of all,
Votary Nanak follows Truth-Exemplar, save me this time. 2.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Todi | Guru Granth Sahib 713
ਤੋਫੀ ਮਹੱਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਆਇਓ ਸਰਨ ਤੁਹਾਰੀ ॥
ਮਿਲੇ ਸੂਖ ਨਾਮ ਹਰ ਸੋਭਾ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਲਾਹੀ ਹਮਾਰੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਅਵਰ ਨ ਸੂਝੇ ਦੂਜੀ ਠਾਹਰ ਹਾਰ ਪਰਿਓ ਤੁਓ ਦੁਆਰਿ ॥
ਲੇਖਾ ਛੋਡਿ ਅਲੇਖੇ ਛੂਟਹ ਹਮ ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਲੇਹ ਉਬਾਰੀ ॥੧॥
ਸਬ ਬਖਸਿੰਦ ਸਦਾ ਮਿਹਰਵਾਨਾ ਸਭਨਾ ਦੇਇ ਅਧਾਰੀ ॥
ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਸ ਸੰਤ ਪਾਛੇ ਪਰਿਓ ਰਾਖਿ ਲੇਹੁ ਇਹ ਬਾਰੀ ॥ ੨ ॥ ੪ ॥ ੯ ॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/o_eternal_guru_i_have_come_to_your_sanctuary
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)
2017-05-1616 min
The Sikh CastO! Eternal-Guru, I Have Come to Your Sanctuary | Sabad of the WeekIn the serene setting of Rag Todi, Guru Ramdas Sahib's Sabad echoes with profound reverence, contemplation, and devotion. Todi, celebrated for its solemn and reflective atmosphere, envelops the listener in a tranquil and profound experience.
The Sabad expresses a heartfelt plea to the Eternal Guru, evoking a longing for refuge in the sanctuary of divine grace. It portrays a deep sense of surrender and acknowledgment of the futility of seeking solace elsewhere. One falls at the Guru's door with humility and acceptance, relinquishing all worldly records and attachments in the quest for spiritual liberation.
Featuring: Inni Kaur...2017-05-1616 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep31 - "O! Divine! Glance at me, graciously save me" (Sabad of the week)O! All-Pervasive, O! Earth-Force, O! Destroyer of sorrow,
Bestow Nam to Your votary who has come to Your humble sanctuary.
O! Divine! Glance at me, graciously save me,
grab my arm, and pull me out of the well. Reflect.
Blinded by lust and anger, caught in deception,
Numerous vices have totally covered body.
Without the Divine there is no other Protector,
O! Sanctuary-Warrior, help me remember Nam. 1.
Uplifter of fallen, Saviour of beings,
even the Veda* readers don’t know Your limits.
O! Ocean of Virtues and Comf...2017-05-0923 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep30 - "Whatever is asked from the Ruler, that’s what is given" (Sabad of the week)In four directions extends Own strength
and places the Hand on the head.
Glance of grace bestowed, votary’s pain ended. 1.
All-Pervasive, Guru the Earth-Force, protected the servants.
Compassionate, forgiving Being embraces
and erases all vices. Reflect.
Whatever is asked from the Ruler, that’s what is given.
Whatever Nanak the votary utters from mouth,
becomes eternal here and there. 2.
Guru Angad Sahib in Rag Dhanasari | Guru Granth Sahib 681
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਚਤੁਰ ਦਿਸਾ ਕੀਨੋ ਬਲੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਸਿਰ ਊਪਰਿ ਕਰੁ ਧਾਰਿਓ ॥
ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਟਾਖ੍ ਅਵਲੋਕਨੁ ਕੀਨੋ ਦਾਸ ਕਾ ਦੂਖੁ ਬਿਦਾਰਿਓ ॥੧॥
ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਰਾਖੇ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥
ਕੰਠਿ ਲਾਇ ਅਵਗੁਣ ਸਭਿ ਮੇਟੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਬਖਸੰਦ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਜੋ ਮਾਗਹਿ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਤੇ ਸੋਈ ਸੋਈ ਦੇਵੈ ॥
ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਸੁ ਮੁਖ ਤੇ ਜੋ ਬੋਲੈ ਈਹਾ ਊਹਾ ਸਚੁ ਹੋਵੈ ॥੨॥੧੪॥੪੫॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/whatever_is_asked_from_the_ruler_that_s_what_is_given
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@2017-05-0221 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep29 - "Everywhere I go, Bithal is present" (Sabad of the week)Bring a pitcher and fill it with water for bathing the deity.
But 4.2 million creatures live in the water (according to Hindu scriptures) —
How can Bithal* exist there? 1.
Everywhere I go, Bithal is present,
Always enjoying great bliss and play. 1. Reflect
Bring flowers and string a garland for worshipping the deity.
But the bumble-bee has already taken the fragrance—
How can Bithal exist there? 2.
Bring milk and cook pudding for an edible offering to the deity.
But the calf has already contaminated the milk—
How can Bithal exist there? 3.
Here Bithal, there Bith...2017-04-2521 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep28 - "That Husband-Beloved’s Love" (Sabad of the week)That Husband-Beloved’s Love. 1. Reflect.
Gold, jewels, elephant-size pearls, rubies—no, nope, none. 1.
No empire, opulence, power or indulgence;
Craved not even a tiny bit. 2.
In True congregation’s humble sanctuary and devotion
The comfort of comforts is obtained.
Nanak: Burning vanishes upon
Experiencing Husband-Beloved’s Love. 3.
Guru Arjan Sahib in Asa Rag | Guru Granth Sahib 406
ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਤਿਪਦੇ ॥
ਓਹਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਰੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਕਨਿਕ ਮਾਣਿਕ ਗਜ ਮੋਤੀਅਨ ਲਾਲਨ ਨਹ ਨਾਹ ਨਹੀ ॥੧॥
ਰਾਜ ਨ ਭਾਗ ਨ ਹੁਕਮ ਨ ਸਾਦਨ ॥
ਕਿਛੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਨ ਚਾਹੀ ॥੨॥
ਚਰਨਨ ਸਰਨਨ ਸੰਤਨ ਬੰਦਨ ॥
ਸੁਖੋ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਹੀ ॥
ਨਾਨਕ ਤਪਤਿ ਹਰੀ ॥
ਮਿਲੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਰੀ ॥੩॥੩॥੧੪੩॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
http://www.sikhri.org/that_husband_beloveds_love
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)2017-04-1915 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep26 - "My Sovereign is new every day, Ever and ever the Giver" (Sabad of the week)My being trembles, whom shall I call?
Serve the Remover of sufferings, forever and ever the Giver. 1.
My Sovereign is new every day,
Ever and ever the Giver. 1. Reflect.
Every day serve the Sovereign,
In the end the only One who liberates.
My being, listen and listen to cross over. 2.
Compassionate, Your Nam carries me across.
Forever, I offer myself to You. 1. Reflect.
The Eternal One is everywhere; there is no other.
Those serve, on whom You Gaze. 3.
Beloved, how can I live without You?
Bestow me the honor of living in Your Nam.
Beloved, there is n...2017-04-0430 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep25 - "For, if I break with You, with whom would I join? " (Sabad of the week)If You were the beautiful mountain, I would become the peacock.
If You were the moon, I would become the chakor*. 1.
O Master-Illusionist! If You won’t break with me, I won’t break with You.
For, if I break with You, with whom would I join? 1. Reflect.
If You were the beautiful lamp, I would become the wick.
If You were the pilgrimage, I would become the pilgrim. 2.
I am joined to You in Eternal Love.
I have joined with You, broken off with others. 3.
I serve You, wherever I go.
I see no other Ruler, O! Divine. 4.
Your so...2017-03-2922 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep23 - "Day and night I ask for Nam within" (Sabad of the week)When All-Pervasive’s Love penetrates the inside and the mind,
then one cannot live without the All-Pervasive.
As the fish perishes without water, so does one die without Nam. 1.
My Divine, grace me with the water of All-Pervasive’s glory.
Day and night I ask for Nam within. Through Nam serenity is attained. Reflect.
As the Chatrik pleads for the rain-drop, for without the rain-drop,
its thirst cannot be quenched.
Become Guru-oriented to receive the water of bliss naturally,
then blossom through supreme Love. 2.
Self-oriented are hungry, wander in ten directions.
Without Nam expe...2017-03-1624 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep22 - "O! All-Pervasive’s Truth-Exemplar, articulate the Way, and I shall follow" (Sabad of the week)In which lane can I find my Beautiful?
O! All-Pervasive’s Truth-Exemplar,
articulate the Way, and I shall follow.1. Reflect.
Heart found the Beloved’s words sweet,
and the walk began to feel great.
Even if hunch-backed or short is liked by the Ruler,
in humility, now the beautiful meets the All-Pervasive. 1.
There is One Beloved. The rest are all Beloved’s friends;
Great is the one liked by the Beloved.
What can humble helpless Nanak do?
The one whom the All-Pervasive likes walks on the path. 2.2.
ਮੇਰੋ ਸੁੰਦਰੁ ਕਹਹੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਕਿਤੁ ਗਲੀ ॥
ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਸੰਤ ਬਤਾਵਹੁ ਮਾਰਗੁ ਹਮ ਪੀਛੈ ਲਾਗਿ ਚਲੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਕੇ ਬਚਨ ਸੁਖਾਨੇ ਹੀਅਰੈ ਇਹ ਚਾਲ ਬਨੀ ਹੈ ਭਲੀ ॥
ਲਟੁਰੀ ਮਧੁਰੀ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਭਾਈ ਓਹ ਸੁੰਦਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਢੁਲਿ ਮਿਲੀ ॥੧॥
ਏਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਿਉ ਸਖੀਆ ਸਭ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਭਾਵੈ ਪਿਰ ਸਾ ਭਲੀ ॥
ਨਾਨਕੁ ਗਰੀਬੁ ਕਿਆ ਕਰੈ ਬਿਚਾਰਾ ਹਰਿ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਤੁ ਰਾਹਿ ਚਲੀ ॥੨॥੨॥
Guru Ramdas Sahib in Dev-Gandhari Rag | Guru Granth Sahib 527
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Guest: Inn2017-03-0718 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep21 - "I have no worthy flower for the Incomparable" (Sabad of the week)Suckling calf contaminated the milk,
Bees spoiled the flower. Fish the water. 1.
O Mother! What do I offer the Earth-Force in worship?
I have no worthy flower for the Incomparable. 1. Reflect.
Snakes ensnare Mailagar* sandalwood trees,
Poison and Nectar dwell together. 2.
Incense, lamps and edible idol offerings are contaminated due to odor.
How then are Your votaries to worship You? 3.
I dedicate body and mind, offer them in worship,
By Guru’s Grace the Immaculate is realized. 4.
“I don’t know how to worship or venerate You,”
says Ravidas. “How will I...2017-02-2819 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep20 - "Guru hasn’t held it back from the mind" (Sabad of the week)Sabad is our loving immortal-stream,
Guru hasn’t held it back from the mind—
Not even for an instant, O! People. 1. Reflect.
Sabad colors in Creator’s Color,
Envisions, touches, blossoms and delights, O! People. 1.
Nanak on Sabad:
Moment’s remembrance reaches the Guru,
Every breath lifts the fear,
String a garland of All-Pervasive around the neck,
and cherish it in the heart, O! People. 2.
ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਹਮਾਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਧਾਰੀ ਗੁਰਿ ਨਿਮਖ ਨ ਮਨ ਤੇ ਟਾਰੀ ਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਦਰਸਨ ਪਰਸਨ ਸਰਸਨ ਹਰਸਨ ਰੰਗਿ ਰੰਗੀ ਕਰਤਾਰੀ ਰੇ ॥੧॥
ਖਿਨੁ ਰਮ ਗੁਰ ਗਮ ਹਰਿ ਦਮ ਨਹ ਜਮ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਠਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਉਰਿ ਹਾਰੀ ਰੇ ॥੨॥੫॥੧੩੪॥
Guru Arjan Sahib in Asa Rag, | Guru Granth Sahib 404
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms2017-02-2015 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep19 - "O! People, if I meet a trader of the Charmer-Divine" (Sabad of the week)The path is mountainous and very treacherous,
All I have is this virtue-less ox-mind.
O! Charmer-Divine, this is my one plea:
Protect my capital, O! Darkness-Destroyer. 1.
O! People, if I meet a trader of the Charmer-Divine,
then my caravan of ox-carts will be loaded. 1. Reflect.
I am a trader of the Charmer-Divine,
trading for intuitive wisdom.
I have loaded the wealth of Charmer-Divine’s Nam,
The world has loaded the poison. 2.
Knowers of this world and beyond,
write whatever pleases you.
The Messenger of Death cannot punish me,
for I have cast aside al...2017-02-1521 min
The Sikh CastO! People, if I Meet a Trader of the Charmer-Divine | Sabad of the WeekThe path is mountainous and very treacherous,All I have is this virtue-less ox-mind.O! Charmer-Divine, this is my one plea:Protect my capital, O! Darkness-Destroyer. 1.
O! People, if I meet a trader of the Charmer-Divine,then my caravan of ox-carts will be loaded. 1. Reflect.
I am a trader of the Charmer-Divine,trading for intuitive wisdom.I have loaded the wealth of Charmer-Divine’s Nam,The world has loaded the poison. 2.
Knowers of this world and beyond,write whatever pleases you.The Messenger of Death cannot punish me,for I have cast aside all entanglements. 3.
The world is like the te...2017-02-1521 min
The Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep18 - "Your Nam is the merchandise and the trade, indeed!" (Sabad of the week)If I were to become a doe, dwelling in the forest, picking and eating grass and plants.If I were to meet Husband-Divine by Guru’s Grace, I would continuously adore You, O! Breath of Breath, O! Life of Life.I am a trader of the Charmer-Divine,Your Nam is the merchandise and the trade, indeed! 1. Reflect.If I were to become a koel* dwelling on a mango tree, I would reflect intuitively on Sabad.If I were to meet my Husband-Divine naturally and intuitively, I would see the vision and the form of the Infinite. 2.If I were to be...2017-02-0724 minThe Sikh CastSikh Cast Ep18 - "Your Nam is the merchandise and the trade, indeed!" (Sabad of the week)If I were to become a doe,
dwelling in the forest, picking and eating grass and plants.
If I were to meet Husband-Divine by Guru’s Grace,
I would continuously adore You,
O! Breath of Breath, O! Life of Life.
I am a trader of the Charmer-Divine,
Your Nam is the merchandise and the trade, indeed! 1. Reflect.
If I were to become a koel* dwelling on a mango tree,
I would reflect intuitively on Sabad.
If I were to meet my Husband-Divine naturally and intuitively,
I would see the vision and the form of the Infinite. 2.
If I were to...2017-02-0724 min