Gems of Gurbani

Guru Granth Sahib

Rehras Sahib  6

Raag Gujri Mahala 5 : composed by the fifth Guru Arjun Devji. ( Before we take up this hymn there are two words that need understanding to get the insight into the Word. Nidhan; are nine treasures which are supposedly guarded by Kuber the God of wealth and they are Padam- precious metals, Maha padam- precious stones and pearls, Sankh- delectable food and beautiful clothes, Makar- knowledge of weapons and glory in a Kings court, Mukund- knowledge of fine art like music and poetry, kund- commerce in precious metals, Neel- commerce in precious stones, kachhap- commerce in clothes and grocery.

Sidhan: there are total 18 sidhis that are powers obtained to have expertise in supernatural powers. These experts are called Sidhas. From eighteen powers the most popular that these experts strive are eight following; Anima- to transform into the smallest unit like an atom, Laghima- to become light weight, Prapati- the power to obtain anything that one desires,  Prakayam- independent will that no one can defy, mahima- powers to make oneself large at will, Ishitva- Power to rule, vashitva- power to control others with influence to get things done at own will, kaamavasayita- power to control sexual desires).

 O mind why are you thinking of enterprising when the revered God Himself is engaged in the care (of this world)? He has created beings in the rocks and stones and has provided sustenance to them. O my Lord of mammons (maya) he who joins the company of the Saints is saved. With the grace of the Guru he obtains powers to blossom the dry wood II1II RahaoII Mother, father, people, son and wife are not support of others. O my soul why do you fear? God reaches sustenance to everyone. The migratory birds fly hundreds of miles leaving their young ones behind. Have you ever thought who might be feeding them? All the nine treasures and eight supernatural powers are held in His hand. The slave Nanak is devoted and ever ready to sacrifice to the Lord who has vastness beyond any limits or bounds II4II5II

(II4II5II shows that this was the fourth hymn by fifth Guru under section Sodar).