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...
asks baby becomes body breathing companions crying dwells food gathers learns loves mother respect runs send sexual sisters social soul swan takes turns wealth
First, the baby loves mother's milk; second, he learns of his mother and father; third, his brothers, sisters and aunts; fourth, the love of play awakens. Fifth, he runs after food and drink; sixth, in his sexual desire, he does not respect social customs. Seventh, he gathers wealth and dwells in his house; eighth, he becomes angry, and his body is consumed. Ninth, he turns grey, and his breathing becomes labored; tenth, he is cremated, and turns to ashes. His companions send him off, crying out and lamenting. The swan of the soul takes flight, and asks which way to go.
created love
Feel love for the One who created and embellished you
cross fallen love praising shall terrifying
Praising lord, you shall cross over the terrifying world-ocean, and yet, you have not fallen in love with Him!
affairs chase love people worldly
People do not enshrine love for the Truth; they chase after worldly affairs instead.
falling king loves wealth
The sparrow-hawk loves the rainwater, falling in torrents; the king loves to see his wealth on display.
cannot husband loves restrained worships
The soul-bride loves her Husband Lord; she is embellished with His Love. She worships Him day and night; she cannot be restrained from doing so.
blessed ceremonial given happy husband love shall
Everyone shall be given their ceremonial send-off after their marriage. O Nanak, blessed are the happy soul-brides, who are in love with their Husband Lord.
bride calf cow finds humble husband love praises returns servant shows sing
As the cow shows her love to her strayed calf when she finds it, and as the bride shows her love for her husband when he returns home, so does the Lord's humble servant love to sing the Praises of the Lord.
approved efforts falls guru lord love
Guru falls in love with the Lord of the Universe, and his efforts are approved
filled lord love meet merge
I am filled with the Love of my Beloved; how can I meet my Friend,the lord and merge with Him?
blossoms lotus love loves
O mind, love the Lord, as the lotus loves the water. Tossed about by the waves, it still blossoms with love.
appear attuned experience humble husband imitate impure love pleasure remain serve stand
Mentally, we are impure and black, but outwardly, we appear white. We imitate those who stand and serve at the Lord's Door. They are attuned to the Love of their Husband Lord, and they experience the pleasure of His Love. They remain powerless, even while they have power; they remain humble and meek.
dead dear duality love meditate renounce
Meditate on your Dear Lord, and be dead to the world; renounce your love of duality
bond love words
There is a bond between love and words of sweetness.