Granth Sahib
Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib: ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ, Punjabi pronunciation: , /ˈɡʊəruː ɡrɑːnθ səˈhɪb/) is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal living Guru following the lineage of the 10 human Gurus of the religion. The Adi Granth, the first rendition, was compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, added all 115 of Guru Tegh Bahadur's hymns to the Adi Granth, and affirmed the text as his...
chant color contented crimson deep dyed lord meditate meet metal praises souls true
As metal merges with metal, those who chant the Praises of the Lord are absorbed into the Praiseworthy Lord. Like the poppies, they are dyed in the deep crimson color of Truthfulness. Those contented souls who meditate on the Lord with single-minded love, meet the True Lord.
abandon dwell embrace hopes love shall thirsty true
Abandon your thirsty hopes and desires, and embrace love for the Lord. O Nanak, the True One shall come to dwell in your mind.
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Above is the sky of the mind, and beyond this sky is the Lord
above bestowed glance others
Above all is Your Glance of Grace, O God. Upon some it is bestowed less, and upon others it is bestowed more.
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According to the Lord's Command, people perform their actions; they wander around, driven by the karma of their past actions. By the Lord's Command, they behold the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.
according destiny karma past though wants
According to the karma of past actions, one's destiny unfolds, even though everyone wants to be so lucky.
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According to their pre-ordained destiny, they act out their karma. Serving the True Guru, a lasting peace is found.
according home inside outside self word
According to the Word of the Guru's Teachings, what is outside is the same as what is inside the home of the self
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Forever and ever, night and day, I praise the Greatness of Your Goodness. You bestow Your Gifts, even if we do not ask for them. Says Nanak, contemplate the True Lord.
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Forgetting your Dear Lord, you enjoy corrupt pleasures, and so you shall have to embrace red-hot pillars
awesome blessed forever fruitful great infinite vision
Forever fruitful is the Blessed Vision of His Darshan; He is Infinite and Incomparable. He is Awesome and All-powerful; He is forever the Great Giver.
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The nine holes pour out filth. Chanting the Lord's Name, they are all purified and sanctified.
bodies minds speak true truth
They see the Truth, and they speak the Truth; their bodies and minds are True. True are their teachings, and True are their instructions; True are the reputations of the true ones.
awake guru remains sleeps true
Day and night, true guru remains awake and aware; he never sleeps or dreams.