Ek ghari dinnas moko bahut diharey – Raag Assa – Ang 374/5

SGGS Angg 374-375

Raag Assa M.5

A jeev isteri pines for Union with her Beloved. It is a poignant state of bairaag, yearning for the safe Arms of her Husband Lord.

Time passes so slowly for her. It is an inner torture waiting and hoping for Union.

One moment, one day is for me many days; my mind is restless, how will I ever meet my Beloved?.

“Ek ghari dinnas moko bahut diharey; mann na rahe kaiso milhe Pyare.”

I cannot endure another day, even an instant without Him; my mind’s desire for Darshan is so great. Is there any Saint who can lead me to meet my Beloved?.

“Eik palh dinnas moko kabhu na bihaave; Darshan ki mann aas ghaneri koyee aisa sant moko Pireh milaave.” (Rahao).

The four watches of the day stretch out like four ages to me; and when night comes, it seems never ending.

“Chaar pahar chao jugeh samaane; rainn bheyi tab antt na jaane.”

The five demons (vikaars) have conspired to separate me from my Husband Lord; wandering and rambling I wring my hands in anguish.

“Panch doot milh Pirhe vichorhi; bhram bhram rovay haath pachodi.”

(Gurbani is always optimistic and pragmatic. The final pada speaks of fulfillment).

The Lord blessed servant Nanak with His Darshan; I reflected deep within myself, and obtained Supreme Peace.

“Jann Nanak ko Har Daras dikhaaya; aatam cheen Param Sukh paaya.”

Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji

Shabad Kirtan available on YouTube

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Bhai Ji further elaborated on January 1, 2025 at 10:21pm:

What an Epistle of Divine Yearning and Love.

Listen to the Kirtan, read the translation/commentary and experience for yourselves, the Sweetness of the Shabad.

When one falls hopelessly in love with God, he experiences some baffling emotions.

Each moment he feels separation from the Beloved, feels like many days. How do I meet Him? My mind feels it is dying.

“Ek ghari dinnas mo ko bahut dihare; mann na rahe kaise milho Pyare.”

I cannot endure one day, even one instant without Him. My mind has an overwhelming desire for His Blessed Darshan. Is there any Saint (Guru), who can lead me to meet my Beloved?

“Ek ghari dinass mo ko kabho na bihaave; Darshan ki mann aas ghaneri koyee aisa Sant mo ko Pirhe milaave.” (Rahao).

The four watches of the day stretch out like four ages. When night falls it feels like it will never end.

“Char pahar chaho jughe samaane; Rehn gayee tabh antt na jaane.”

I now know these five demons have joined together to separate me from my Beloved. Wandering and rambling I cry and wring my hands.

“Panch doot milh Pirho vichori; Bhram bhram rovhe haath pachodi.”

The Lord has revealed His Blessed Vision to servant Nanak. Realizing my inner self, I have obtained Supreme Peace.

“Jann Nanak ko Har Daras Dikhaieya; Aatam cheen Param Sukh paaiya.”