SGGS Angg 802.

Raag Bilaaval M.5.

This Shabad has 4 padas. This is the final 4th pada.

A sikh expresses awe and wonder at the Glory and Greatness of God. You are Lofty, Incomparable and Infinite, who can claim to know Your Glorious Virtues.

“Uchh Apaar Beantt Suami kaun jaane Gunn Tere.”

Those who sing Your Gunn (Naam), those who listen to Your Name are saved; their many sins are erased.

“Gaavtey udray suntay udray binsay paap ghanerey.”

You save beasts, demons and fools; even stones are carried across. (Some scholars interpret this line as humans with beast and demon like qualities, foolish ones and stone hearted, dense ones are saved).

“Pashu pret mugadh ko tarey pahan paar utarey”

Slave Nanak has entered Your Sanctuary and is eternally grateful.

“Nanak dass Teri Sarnaaiye sada sada baliharey.”


Bhai Ji added on August 7, 2024:

Although the graphics show Divine Hands blessing from an external source, Gurbani says the blessings flow from within as God resides inside each of us. The blessings flow from Naam (Shabad) which gets enshrined in your suratt and takes you across.

“Suratt Shabad bhav saagar tariye Nanak Naam vakhane.” (Ang 938). Sidh Gosht.


On 11-7-2024, Bhai Ji added:

Gurbani says just by listening to His Praises, or Singing His Praises, your sins can be eradicated, and you can be saved.


On  December 7, 2024, Bhai Ji further elaborate:

This is the 4th (final) pada of this Shabad.

A Sikh marvels at God’s amazing Attributes (Gunn, Naam). God is Lofty, Incomparable, Infinite Lord and Master.

“Uchh Apaar Beant Suami Kaun Jaane Gunn Tere.”

Your Attributes are so fascinating that those who Sing or Listen to Your Praises, are saved and their sins are erased.

“Gaavte udhre sunte udhre binse paap ghanere.”

You even save mortals who are beastly, demonic, and foolish. Even dense stone like humans are carried across.

“Passu pret mugadh ko tare paahan paar utare.”

Humble Nanak is in Your Sanctuary, always in awe of You.

“Nanak dass Teri Sharnayi sada sada balihare.”

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