SGGS Angg 563.

Raag Wadhans (Vadhans) M.5.

A Sikhs prays to be a Vadhans (“Shabad ratey Vadhans hai Sach Naan urr dhaar”- Ang585) and sings Praises of God.

The Sikh says God You are the Great Giver, the Knower of hearts; You are Perfect Lord and Master, permeating and pervading in all.

“Tu Vadh Dataa Antarjamee; Sabh me reviya Puran Prabh Suami.”

The rahao says the Name of my Beloved is my only Support; I live by continuously listening to Your Name.

“Mere Prabh Pritam Naam adhara; hao sunn sunn jivan Naam Tumara” (rahao).

I have taken Your Sanctuary O my Perfect True Guru; my mind gets purified by the dust of the Saints (sadhsangat).

“Teri Sharan Satgur mere Purey  man nirmal hoye Santa dhurey”

I have enshrined Your Lotus Feet (Bani) in my heart; I am eternally grateful for Your Blessed Darshan.

“Charan Kamal hirdey urh dharey; Tere Darshan ko jaiiye baliharey”

Give me Your Grace that I may sing Your Praises; Nanak says reciting the Name of the Lord, I get peace.

“Kar kirpa Tere gunn gavha; Nanak Naam japat sukh pavha”

Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji

Shabad Kirtan available on YouTube

Raag Wadhans