Sikhwithin Episode 58

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Welcome to Episode 58 of Sikhwithin

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• Part 1: Understanding Sikhism – We look at he life of Guru Arjan Ji
• Part 2: The Shabad and Translation is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Aasaa on Pannaa 459. It is entitled: Bhi(n)nee Rainarreeai
• Part 3: The final part of this show includes a recording of  a recent visit by Anoop Singh performing amazing Kirtan.

Part 2’s Shabad Translation is as follow:

shha(n)th ||
Chhant:

bhi(n)nee rainarreeai chaamakan thaarae ||
The night is wet with dew, and the stars twinkle in the heavens.

jaagehi sa(n)th janaa maerae raam piaarae ||
The Saints remain wakeful; they are the Beloveds of my Lord.

raam piaarae sadhaa jaagehi naam simarehi anadhino ||
The Beloveds of the Lord remain ever wakeful, remembering the Naam, the Name of the Lord, day and night.

charan kamal dhhiaan hiradhai prabh bisar naahee eik khino ||
In their hearts, they meditate on the lotus feet of God; they do not forget Him, even for an instant.

thaj maan mohu bikaar man kaa kalamalaa dhukh jaarae ||
They renounce their pride, emotional attachment and mental corruption, and burn away the pain of wickedness.

binava(n)th naanak sadhaa jaagehi har dhaas sa(n)th piaarae ||1||
Prays Nanak, the Saints, the beloved servants of the Lord, remain ever wakeful. ||1||

maeree saejarreeai aadda(n)bar baniaa ||
My bed is adorned in splendor.

man anadh bhaeiaa prabh aavath suniaa ||
My mind is filled with bliss, since I heard that God is coming.

prabh milae suaamee sukheh gaamee chaav ma(n)gal ras bharae ||
Meeting God, the Lord and Master, I have entered the realm of peace; I am filled with joy and delight.

a(n)g sa(n)g laagae dhookh bhaagae praan man than sabh harae ||
He is joined to me, in my very fiber; my sorrows have departed, and my body, mind and soul are all rejuvenated.

man eishh paaee prabh dhhiaaee sa(n)jog saahaa subh ganiaa ||
I have obtained the fruits of my mind’s desires, meditating on God; the day of my wedding is auspicious.

binava(n)th naanak milae sreedhhar sagal aana(n)dh ras baniaa ||2||
Prays Nanak, when I meet the Lord of excellence, I came to experience all pleasure and bliss. ||2||

mil sakheeaa pushhehi kahu ka(n)th neesaanee ||
I meet with my companions and say, “”Show me the insignia of my Husband Lord.”"

ras praem bharee kashh bol n jaanee ||
I am filled with the sublime essence of His Love, and I do not know how to say anything.

gun goorr gupath apaar karathae nigam a(n)th n paavehae ||
The Glorious Virtues of the Creator are profound, mysterious and infinite; even the Vedas cannot find His limits.

bhagath bhaae dhhiaae suaamee sadhaa har gun gaavehae ||
With loving devotion, I meditate on the Lord Master, and sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord forever.

sagal gun sugiaan pooran aapanae prabh bhaanee ||
Filled with all virtues and spiritual wisdom, I have become pleasing to my God.

binava(n)th naanak ra(n)g raathee praem sehaj samaanee ||3||
Prays Nanak, imbued with the color of the Lord’s Love, I am imperceptibly absorbed into Him. ||3||

sukh sohilarrae har gaavan laagae || saajan sarasiarrae dhukh dhusaman bhaagae ||
When I began to sing the songs of rejoicing to the Lord, my friends became glad, and my troubles and enemies departed.

sukh sehaj sarasae har naam rehasae prabh aap kirapaa dhhaareeaa ||
My peace and happiness increased; I rejoiced in the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and God Himself blessed me with His mercy.

har charan laagae sadhaa jaagae milae prabh banavaareeaa ||
I have grasped the Lord’s feet, and remaining ever wakeful, I have met the Lord, the Creator.

subh dhivas aaeae sehaj paaeae sagal nidhh prabh paagae ||
The appointed day came, and I attained peace and poise; all treasures are in the feet of God.

binava(n)th naanak saran suaamee sadhaa har jan thaagae ||4||1||10||
Prays Nanak, the Lord’s humble servants always seek the Sanctuary of the Lord and Master. ||4||1||10||

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