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Sukhmani sahib path written12/31/2022 ![]() ![]() 'It (God) Itself is absolute and unrelated It Itself is also involved and related.' It describes absolute power of the Lord Who abides within all and yet remains unattached: 'Sorrow, sickness, fear and doubt depart.' It can remove our sorrow, sickness, fear and doubt if we have faith, recite it sincerely and acts upon its teachings: It teaches us to obey the Lord's Order willingly: ![]() It mentions some as importance of meditation and holy company, need to obey the commands of God and following Its virtues.: Its every line contains the Sikh philosophy. It is the theological statement of the major principles of Sikhism expressed in a poetic form. Vasvani: it tells us the solution to the difficult problems of life. It tells us what is the real and permanent comfort. Sukhmani is practical in its outlook upon the problems of life. Seekers of God are exhorted to dwell on the DIVINE Name in the company of the saints in all humility. The last canto sums up the earlier cantos. The monist aspect of God's power is emphasized. The next two cantos (19-20) describe the importance of the Holy Name which always helps the human being and which can be achieved by requesting sincerely: The next three cantos (21-23) expose the absolute infinite powers of the Creator of the world Whose greatness cannot be fathomed. It is Everlasting and can be met by taking the shelter of the true Guru: The next three cantos (16-18) tell us that God is within everyone, but still it is detached. The next four cantos (12-15) advise that he who sings the praises of God should be humble (canto 12), must not slander anyone, especially saints (canto 13) and he should seek the shelter of only the Lord who can do everything (canto 14-15). O Nanak, God created the creation, with its many ways and various species.' Nwnk rcnw pRiB rcI bhu ibiD Aink pRkwr ] (SGGS:275) The next two cantos (10,11) tell us that every creature is singing the praises of God Who is Omnipresent and Almighty, and cares for everybody: Worry and anguish shall be dispelled from your body.'Ĭantos seventh to ninth describe the concept of a perfect and ideal man of God. 'Meditate, meditate, meditate in remembrance of God, and find peace. They also mention advantages of meditation in a spirit of love and importance of bliss : obeying Its commands and following Its virtues. The following six cantos (1-6) dwell on the remembrance of God, i.e. It starts with an invocation to the Supreme Being in the form of four- line sloka. Each canto unfolds a fresh and particular aspect of the Sikh philosophy. The Sukhmani presents teachings of the Sikh faith though there is no progression of thought as in a philosophical work. This pattern is maintained throughout the whole composition. Stanzas of the ashtpadi explain the theme stated in the preceding couplet and the eighth stanza sometimes sums up the canto. Every stanza contains ten sentences.They are composed in the meter of chaupai. 'Its Structure It is an essay in poetry and contains twenty four slokas and each sloka or couplet is followed by an ashatpadi (canto) containing eight stanzas. It resides in the hearts of true devotees.' 'God's Name is a jewel of bliss and nectar of Name. These two lines, given below, are the central idea of Sukhmani: It means we must stop for a while and ponder over the idea contained in these lines. Trump relates its name to Sukmnan, the word used by yogis, but many scholars do not agree with him.Īfter the first stanza of the first canto (Ashatpadi) there are two additional lines and at the end of these two lines, word Rahaao is added. Piara Singh Padam' in his book' Sukhmani Darshan' (Philosophy of Sukhmani) explains the meaning of the word ' Sukhmani on page 12 and agrees with Pro. Joginder Singh, author of ' SukhmaniSahib da Darshnik Aadhar' (Philosophical Base of Sukhmani Sahib) does not agree with him and says that the word 'Mani' points to mind and translates it as provider of peace of mind. Sahib Singh translated it asjewel of comforts, but Dr. Swami Rama, a saint scholar, who published its English translation calls it 'Fountain of Eternal Joy'. It is also called 'The Psalm of Peace' or 'Hymn of Peace'. Scholars like Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha and Bhai Vir Singh have translated the word Sukhmani as 'Consoler' of the mind. It is recorded in SGGS from page 262 to 296. It is a lengthy composition and master piece of Guru Arjan Dev ( 1563 -1606 ), the fifth Master, who composed it in 1602- 1603 at the bank of the Ramsar pool in the city of Amritsar. The word Sahib is used as a sign of an honorific. Gauri is the musical measure in which it is sung. In Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Sukhmani Sahib is titled Gauri Sukhmani.
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