Gems of Gurbani

Guru Granth Sahib

Rehras Sahib  16

Ramkali Mahala 3 continues: Guru ji says One who recognizes the abode of The Timeless Being in his mind, he is blessed to hear melody sung with five musical instruments. In that very fortunate house (heart) the Lord has infused His Might that resounds with musical melody and expels fear of five demonic desires and fear of death. This fortune is obtained only by those in whose destiny You have ordained to be attached with your Name. Nanak says; they obtain peace and their heart-home is filled with celestial music II 5 II

Without the true love for Lord the human body remains un-honoured. Bereft of your love and not honoured what can these poorly bodies do ? You are the Only Omnipotent Lord who can show mercy and honour these poor creatures with your Name. They have no place to rest unless you show mercy and honour them to learn Gurbani and your Name. Nanak says: without love for Your Name what can these wretched bodies do? II 6 II  

 Bliss, bliss says all but the real bliss is known only through the Guru. When the eternal bliss is learned through Guru and the man understands it then the Beloved Lord shows His mercy. With his mercy the Lord cuts away the bindings of all sins and the kajal (a brightening material for the eyesight) of divine knowledge is bestowed. All those who remove the love for worldly things from within get the bliss of word of True Name. Nanak says: this alone is the bliss, the bliss that a mortal can obtain only from the Guru II 7 II

O great Lord! Only that person obtains the bliss that You give. You give and he recognizes it and all others are wretched beings who wander about in doubt have nothing but go in search in all ten directions. All those who understand the Will of Lord be get your grace and their minds become immaculate. Nanak says: O Love to whom you give he obtains bliss II 8 II