Andar sacha neho laaya Pritam aapne – Raag Suhi – Ang 758

Furu Ramdas Ji has 2 Astpadhis in Raag Suhi.

In the 1st Astpadhi a Sikh expresses his deep desire to Meet God. (Ang 757).

“Koyi aan milavhe mera Pritam Pyara hao tis pe aap vechayi.”

The passionate desire to Unite runs into 32 padas.

In the 2nd Astpadhi, from Angg 758 onwards, the Sikh has been blessed with Darshan and he recounts his experience. As he saw the Guru (Jote), his mind and body were in ecstasy.

“Tann mann hoye nihaal ja Gur dekha saamne.”

This ecstatic state came about after the Lord infused Love within him.

“Andar Sacha neh laiya Pritam apne”

He purchased Naam (by surrendering his mind in exchange). It was the Guru who graciously gifted the Inaccessible, Amrit Naam.

“Mai Har Har Naam visaah; Gur Puray te paaiya Amrit Aggam Athah.”

As the Shabad proceeds, the Sikh now advises other Sikhs. The Satgur is the Lover of Naam. (“Birhi Naam ka”). If you wish to meet Him, you should surrender your mind and body to Him.( …”Je milhe ta tann mann deo”).

The Sikh further advises. You must have an inner longing to have a Divine Friend (the Satguru) who will Unite you with your Beloved.

“Koyi aisa Satgur lorh laho mai Pritam deo milaiye.”

The Sikh describes the Wonderful Guru and the effect His Love has upon him. The padas are drenched with Love and the Sikh exclaims that his fascinating journey to Union came about because of the Satguru’s Grace, and now God is forever and ever His only Strength and Support.

“Satgur Meet milaiya mai sada sada Tera Taan.”

The Sikh concludes. I am respected in God’s Court, because the Kind Guru has blessed me.

“Nanak Dargeh maniaya Gur Puray Shabaas.”