Wisdom and Devotion: From Sikhism’s Holy Scripture – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Part 2 of 2

Section 05 – Siree Raag – Part 033

“If we meet the Perfect True Guru, we obtain the Treasure of the Shabad [Divine Word]. Please grant Your Grace, God, that we may meditate on Your Ambrosial Naam. The pains of birth and death are taken away; we are intuitively centered on His Meditation. O my mind, seek the Sanctuary of God. Without the Lord, there is no other at all. Meditate on the One and only Naam, the Name of the Lord. His Value cannot be estimated; He is the Vast Ocean of Excellence. O most fortunate ones, join the Sangat, the Blessed Congregation; purchase the True Word of the Shabad [Divine Word]. Serve the Lord, the Ocean of Peace, the Supreme Lord over kings and emperors. I take the Support of the Lord’s Lotus Feet; there is no other place of rest for me.

I lean upon You as my Support, O Supreme Lord God. I exist only by Your Power. O God, You are the Honor of the dishonored. I seek to merge with You. Chant the Lord’s Name and contemplate the Lord of the World, twenty-four hours a day. He preserves our soul, our breath of life, body and wealth. By His Grace, He protects our soul. O Nanak, all pain has been washed away, by the Supreme Lord God, the Forgiver.

I have fallen in love with the True Lord. He does not die, He does not come and go. In separation, He is not separated from us; He is pervading and permeating amongst all. He is the Destroyer of the pain and suffering of the meek. He bears True Love for His devotees. Wondrous is the Form of the Immaculate One. Through the Guru, I have met Him, O my mother! O Siblings of Destiny, make God your Friend.”

Section 05 - Siree Raag – Part 034

“Forever and ever, meditate in remembrance on God; keep Him enshrined in your heart. O my mind, without the Lord, there is no other at all. Remain in God’s Sanctuary forever, and no suffering shall afflict you.”