Ona pyara Rab onaha jogaiyee- Raag Ramkali – Ang 958

SGGS Angg 958.

Raag Ramkali M.5

Pauri no. 4 of Ramkali Ki Vaar M.5.

In Japji Sahib we are told that if God blesses you with singing His Praises, it is such a great blessing, that you become a king amongst other kings. “Jis nu bakshe sifat salah; Nanak Patshahi Patshah.”

In this pauri, Guru Ji tells us that it is a rare Saint who receives blessings to sing His Praises; and anyone who is bestowed this Treasure (of the Lord’s Name) is never called to give any accounts.

“Sifat salahan bhagat virlay ditiyan; saumpay jis Bhandar fir puch na litiyan.”

Those who are coloured with love for God get absorbed in bliss; they take the Support of the One Name, and this One Name is their Sustenance.

“Jis nu lagga rang se rang rateya; onaa Eko Naam adhaar Eko oon bhatiya.”

On account of them, the world eats and revels; their Beloved Lord belongs to them alone. (God’s Love is so pure and overwhelming there is no jealousy, as in human love).

“Ona pichay jag bhunchay bhogaiyee; ona pyara Rab onaha jogaiyee.”

They merge into the Guru (Shabad) and the Lord meets them; I am a sacrifice to those who become pleasing to the Lord.

“Jis miliya Gur aaye tin Prabh jaaniya; hao balihari tin je Khasme bhaaniya.”

Shabad Viakhya by Manjeet Singh

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