Nanak ke ghar keval Naam – Raag Bhairo – Ang 1136

SGGS Angg 1136.

Raag Bhairo M.5

Guru Ji describes a Sikh who goes hunting. The hunt is really within the body. The only weapon the Sikh hunter has is Naam.

In the ordinary course of events, I managed to tie the ten deers (5 gyan indre and 5 karam indre); with the Lord’s Bani I shot (pierced) the 5 deers of evil desire (kaam, krodh , lobh, moh, ahangkar).

“Das mirgee sahaje bandh aani; panch mirg bedhay Shiv ki Bani.”

I went out hunting with the Saints (Sadhsanggat – Bani); the deers were captured without the need for horses or any weapons.

“Santsang le chadiyo shikaar; mrig pakdey bin ghor hathiyar.” (rahao).

My mind (birtt i.e. my birtee) used to wander around outside; now the chase (hunt), takes place within my body village.

“Akher birtt bahar aayo dhaaye; ahera paayo ghar ke gaaiye.”

All the deers were caught and brought home; they were divided bit by bit amongst the hunters.

“Mrig pakde ghar aane haat; chukh chukh le gaye bandhe baat.”

The Sikh says he too received his share of the hunt. As for his part, he was given Naam.

“Eh ahera kinno daan; Nanak ke ghar keval Naam.”

Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji

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