Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji : Praise of Gurbani

15. Praise of Gurbani

Just as the greatness of God cannot be described in words, the greatness of Gurbani (Form of God) too, cannot be put into words. In Praise of Gurbani, Satguru Sri Ram Das ji has ordered that Gurbani is a divine sermon from god and is thus the personification of God. Who ever joins himself with Gurbani; He is automatically joined with God Almighty. As stated on page 304 of Guru Granth Sahib Ji as :

The Word of the True Guru's Bani is the embodiment of Truth; through Gurbani, one becomes perfect.

Sat Guru Arjun Dev Ji has greeted Gurbani as 'Dhur Ki Bani' (A Divine Order from God). A mortal becomes worry free when he is connected with this divine order from the court of god, which is free of worry. As on page 628(Guru Granth Sahib) Raag Sorath :

The Bani of His Word emanated from the Primal Lord It eradicates all anxiety. The Lord is merciful, kind and compassionate. Nanak chants the Naam, the Name of the True Lord.

Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji respectfully declared this bani as "Khasam Kee Bani" (Words of the beloved lord). As stated on page 722 (Guru Granth Sahib) :

As the Word of the Forgiving Lord comes to me, so do I express it, O Lalo.

And as page 763 :

By myself, I do not even know how to speak; I speak all that the Lord commands

Sri Guru Arjun Dev ji described Bani (God's order) that, " O Mortals, God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and all pervasive and so is this order (Bani). The Great guru's had heard it themselves and proclaimed it with their own pious tongue. Who so ever has heard and recited this divine order with concentration has achieved liberation. These lucky folks have achieved spiritual stability forever. As stated on page 1075 :

The Word of the Guru's Bani is contained in all. He Himself hears it, and He Himself repeats it. Those who meditate on it, are all emancipated; they attain the eternal and unchanging home.

Also on page 935 Ramkali mahala :

How rare are those who contemplate the Word of the Guru's Bani; they become Gurmukh. This is the Bani of the Supreme Being; through it, one dwells within the home of his inner being.

Sat Guru Arjun Dev ji orders in Gauri Raag,"SadhSangat Ji (Congregation); we are very lucky to have this valuable treasure of divine knowledge. Any person who is spiritually associated with this treasure will mingle with Almighty. This treasure of Braham Gyan (Divine knowledge) cannot be bought with diamonds, gems or pearls. Spending it lessens the wealth of the world, but this treasure of Gurbani is limitless and endless. On the contrary, this treasure expands by spending it. Only few blessed one's can benefit from it. Spiritual gains can be achieved by a loved one with the grace of God only". It is clearly mentioned in Raag Gauri Page 185 :

I am prosperous and fortunate, for I have received the True Name. I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, with natural, intuitive ease. ||1||Pause|| When I opened it up and gazed upon the treasures of my father and grandfather, then my mind became very happy. ||1|| The storehouse is inexhaustible and immeasurable, overflowing with priceless jewels and rubies. ||2|| The Siblings of Destiny meet together, and eat and spend but these resources do not diminish; they continue to increase. ||3| Says Nanak, one who has such destiny written on his forehead, becomes a partner in these treasures.

The writer of Adi Granth Sahib, Bhai Gurdas ji, by virtue of his complete unison with the Great Guru, showed the importance of Gurbani by writing numerous Pauris (stanzas) and Swayias. If we study only one Swayia, the importance of Gurbani can be known easily. He has given three worldly examples. The first example is that there are so many costly stones like diamonds, rubies, and emeralds stored in the sea but only deep sea-divers by their hard work can get them. Second example is that the mountains are full of costly metals and minerals (gold, silver, Platinum, diamonds, and touch stone etc.), but only hard working miners by their constant struggle can have them. These people become wealthier and thus show the importance and precious nature of these rare commodities to the rest of the world. The third example is that the forests are full of very costly herbs, timber trees, fragrant plants and therapeutic bushes(Chandan, Sauda, Kapoor etc.), but hard working perfume makers not only become wealthy but distribute fragrances to the entire world as well. Similarly, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is full of so many spiritual treasures of this world and the next world; Gurbani is the donor of four major boons for fulfillment; Dharma(Religion), Arth(Money), Kaam(Passion) and Mokh(salvation). However, only curious learners who speculate, discover, contemplate and act on Gurbani get theses treasures. As in Swayias, Bhai Gurdas Ji says : Gurbani is the true form of the Guru. There is a need for people to put Gurbani into practical shape in their life. Those who obey the guru's commandments, benefit greatly in this world and the next.

SHABAD GURU

According to Gurmat (Teachings of Gurmat), a physical body is not recognized as the Guru. A Guru is purely "divine knowledge" and this "divine Knowledge" is revealed through word. The source through which this "divine word" comes into being is a body. Sometimes, as human beings we remain clinging to the source, considering it as a Guru. If we cling to a physical guru we cannot reach its pure form of knowledge, " divine word" or what in Gurmat is called "Naam". In order to overcome this basic error, the Great Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji has repeatedly emphasized and guided us as on page 943 :

The Shabad is the Guru, upon whom I lovingly focus my consciousness; I am the chaylaa, the di

Guru Ram Das ji has ordered that only Bani is the Guru of a Sikh. The complete existence of Guru is within Gurbani. Gurbani is the form of Amrit (sweetened consecrated water administered in Khalsa ceremony). A Gursikh who recites Gurbani from the core of his heart with love and devotion and does whatever it orders, the Great Guru unquestionably helps him in crossing this worldly ocean. As on page 982 :

The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani.Within the Bani, the Ambrosial Nectar is contained. If His humble servant believes, and acts according to the Words of the Guru's Bani, then the Guru, in person, emancipates him.

Once Bhai Pirtha and Bhai Khera Soni, who were traders, went to Sat Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Kartarpur. As they sat in the congregation, they achieved mental concentration of Naam. Guru Nanak Dev Ji said, "Bhai Pirtha and Khera, what do you desire?" Both of them requested with folded hands," O! True Guru, we wish that the quest for worldly materials be vanished from within. We wish to remain under your shelter and desire to see you forever. Guru Ji replied, "Bhai Pirtha and Bhai Khera! I am always within the congregation. You should serve the saints and the Gursikhs. Regularly go to Dharamsaala (Gurdwara) in the morning and in the evening. Do not feel that there is any difference between Guru and God. Shabad is my consciousness. If we unite ourselves with it, we will never be separated. A body is a physical entity. If we are all attached to it, the cycle of meeting and separation will continue". So keeping in mind the respect for physical entity, we should try to achieve eternal spiritual bliss by merging with ethereal knowledge form of Shabad that is Gurbani. Satguru has blessed us with a heavenly diet in the form of Gurbani. It contains the truth, contentment, noble thoughts and the name of God. A person who keeps all these things in mind constantly (Nitt Nitt Rakh Urdharo) will find that no worldly ignorance can harm them. His spirit will mingle with Shabad Guru and he will cross this world ocean (Maya) easily. He will visualize everything as the form of God's creation. As Satguru Arjun Dev Ji orders on page 1429 :

Upon this Plate, three things have been placed: Truth, Contentment and Contemplation. The Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of our Lord and Master, has been placed upon it as well; it is the Support of all. One who eats it and enjoys it shall be saved. This thing can never be forsaken; keep this always and forever in your mind. The dark world-ocean is crossed over, by grasping the Feet of the Lord; O Nanak, it is all the extension of God. ||1|| .





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				15. Praise of Gurbani Just as the greatness of God cannot be described in words, the greatness of Gurbani (Form of God) too, cannot be put into words. In Praise of Gurbani, Satguru Sri Ram Das ji has ordered that Gurbani is a divine sermon from god and is thus the personification of God. Who ever joins himself with Gurbani; He is automatically joined with God Almighty. As stated on page 304 of Guru Granth Sahib Ji as : The Word of the True Guru's Bani is the embodiment of Truth; through Gurbani, one becomes perfect. Sat Guru Arjun Dev Ji has greeted Gurbani as 'Dhur Ki Bani' (A Divine Order from God). A mortal becomes worry free when he is connected with this divine order from the court of god, which is free of worry. As on page 628(Guru Granth Sahib) Raag Sorath : The Bani of His Word emanated from the Primal Lord It eradicates all anxiety. The Lord is merciful, kind and compassionate. Nanak chants the Naam, the Name of the True Lord. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji respectfully declared this bani as "Khasam Kee Bani" (Words of the beloved lord). As stated on page 722 (Guru Granth Sahib) : As the Word of the Forgiving Lord comes to me, so do I express it, O Lalo. And as page 763 : By myself, I do not even know how to speak; I speak all that the Lord commands Sri Guru Arjun Dev ji described Bani (God's order) that, " O Mortals, God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and all pervasive and so is this order (Bani). The Great guru's had heard it themselves and proclaimed it with their own pious tongue. Who so ever has heard and recited this divine order with concentration has achieved liberation. These lucky folks have achieved spiritual stability forever. As stated on page 1075 : The Word of the Guru's Bani is contained in all. He Himself hears it, and He Himself repeats it. Those who meditate on it, are all emancipated; they attain the eternal and unchanging home. Also on page 935 Ramkali mahala : How rare are those who contemplate the Word of the Guru's Bani; they become Gurmukh. This is the Bani of the Supreme Being; through it, one dwells within the home of his inner being. Sat Guru Arjun Dev ji orders in Gauri Raag,"SadhSangat Ji (Congregation); we are very lucky to have this valuable treasure of divine knowledge. Any person who is spiritually associated with this treasure will mingle with Almighty. This treasure of Braham Gyan (Divine knowledge) cannot be bought with diamonds, gems or pearls. Spending it lessens the wealth of the world, but this treasure of Gurbani is limitless and endless. On the contrary, this treasure expands by spending it. Only few blessed one's can benefit from it. Spiritual gains can be achieved by a loved one with the grace of God only". It is clearly mentioned in Raag Gauri Page 185 : I am prosperous and fortunate, for I have received the True Name. I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, with natural, intuitive ease. \|\|1\|\|Pause\|\| When I opened it up and gazed upon the treasures of my father and grandfather, then my mind became very happy. \|\|1\|\| The storehouse is inexhaustible and immeasurable, overflowing with priceless jewels and rubies. \|\|2\|\| The Siblings of Destiny meet together, and eat and spend but these resources do not diminish; they continue to increase. \|\|3\| Says Nanak, one who has such destiny written on his forehead, becomes a partner in these treasures. The writer of Adi Granth Sahib, Bhai Gurdas ji, by virtue of his complete unison with the Great Guru, showed the importance of Gurbani by writing numerous Pauris (stanzas) and Swayias. If we study only one Swayia, the importance of Gurbani can be known easily. He has given three worldly examples. The first example is that there are so many costly stones like diamonds, rubies, and emeralds stored in the sea but only deep sea-divers by their hard work can get them. Second example is that the mountains are full of costly metals and minerals (gold, silver, Platinum, diamonds, and touch stone etc.), but only hard working miners by their constant struggle can have them. These people become wealthier and thus show the importance and precious nature of these rare commodities to the rest of the world. The third example is that the forests are full of very costly herbs, timber trees, fragrant plants and therapeutic bushes(Chandan, Sauda, Kapoor etc.), but hard working perfume makers not only become wealthy but distribute fragrances to the entire world as well. Similarly, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is full of so many spiritual treasures of this world and the next world; Gurbani is the donor of four major boons for fulfillment; Dharma(Religion), Arth(Money), Kaam(Passion) and Mokh(salvation). However, only curious learners who speculate, discover, contemplate and act on Gurbani get theses treasures. As in Swayias, Bhai Gurdas Ji says : Gurbani is the true form of the Guru. There is a need for people to put Gurbani into practical shape in their life. Those who obey the guru's commandments, benefit greatly in this world and the next. SHABAD GURU According to Gurmat (Teachings of Gurmat), a physical body is not recognized as the Guru. A Guru is purely "divine knowledge" and this "divine Knowledge" is revealed through word. The source through which this "divine word" comes into being is a body. Sometimes, as human beings we remain clinging to the source, considering it as a Guru. If we cling to a physical guru we cannot reach its pure form of knowledge, " divine word" or what in Gurmat is called "Naam". In order to overcome this basic error, the Great Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji has repeatedly emphasized and guided us as on page 943 : The Shabad is the Guru, upon whom I lovingly focus my consciousness; I am the chaylaa, the di Guru Ram Das ji has ordered that only Bani is the Guru of a Sikh. The complete existence of Guru is within Gurbani. Gurbani is the form of Amrit (sweetened consecrated water administered in Khalsa ceremony). A Gursikh who recites Gurbani from the core of his heart with love and devotion and does whatever it orders, the Great Guru unquestionably helps him in crossing this worldly ocean. As on page 982 : The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani.Within the Bani, the Ambrosial Nectar is contained. If His humble servant believes, and acts according to the Words of the Guru's Bani, then the Guru, in person, emancipates him. Once Bhai Pirtha and Bhai Khera Soni, who were traders, went to Sat Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Kartarpur. As they sat in the congregation, they achieved mental concentration of Naam. Guru Nanak Dev Ji said, "Bhai Pirtha and Khera, what do you desire?" Both of them requested with folded hands," O! True Guru, we wish that the quest for worldly materials be vanished from within. We wish to remain under your shelter and desire to see you forever. Guru Ji replied, "Bhai Pirtha and Bhai Khera! I am always within the congregation. You should serve the saints and the Gursikhs. Regularly go to Dharamsaala (Gurdwara) in the morning and in the evening. Do not feel that there is any difference between Guru and God. Shabad is my consciousness. If we unite ourselves with it, we will never be separated. A body is a physical entity. If we are all attached to it, the cycle of meeting and separation will continue". So keeping in mind the respect for physical entity, we should try to achieve eternal spiritual bliss by merging with ethereal knowledge form of Shabad that is Gurbani. Satguru has blessed us with a heavenly diet in the form of Gurbani. It contains the truth, contentment, noble thoughts and the name of God. A person who keeps all these things in mind constantly (Nitt Nitt Rakh Urdharo) will find that no worldly ignorance can harm them. His spirit will mingle with Shabad Guru and he will cross this world ocean (Maya) easily. He will visualize everything as the form of God's creation. As Satguru Arjun Dev Ji orders on page 1429 : Upon this Plate, three things have been placed: Truth, Contentment and Contemplation. The Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of our Lord and Master, has been placed upon it as well; it is the Support of all. One who eats it and enjoys it shall be saved. This thing can never be forsaken; keep this always and forever in your mind. The dark world-ocean is crossed over, by grasping the Feet of the Lord; O Nanak, it is all the extension of God. \|\|1\|\| .

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