Tudh roop na rekhiya jaat tu varna bahra – Raag Maroo – Ang 1096

SGGS Ang 1096

Raag Maroo

This is the first Shandh (Shapay Shandh) of Jaap Sahib. In essence, the Shandh speaks of the Formless and awesome Infinite nature of God in every aspect.

This forms the introduction to the Shabad at Angg 1096, which is the 5th pauri of Maru ki Vaar M.5.

Just as in Jaap Sahib, the 1st line of the pauri says You are Formless and have no Shape nor Social Class or Race; mortals think You are far away but You are actually “jahra,” Present in front (and everywhere) of all.

“Tudh roop na rekhiya jaat tu varna bahra: eh maanas jaane duur Tu varte jahraa.”

Although You are the Relisher in every heart no filth sticks to You; You are the Blissful and Infinite Primal Lord and Your Jote pervades all.

“Tu sabh ghat bhogay Aap Tudh lep na lahraa; Tu Purakh Anandi Anant sabh Jote samahraa.”

You are the most Divine among all divinity; You are the Architect of destiny of all; how can my single tongue adore You enough, You are Eternal, Imperishable and Infinite.

“Tu sabh deva me Dev Bidhatey Narhara; Kya aradhay jihva Ek Tu Abhinasi Aparpara ”

One who You Yourself unite with the True Guru – all his generations are saved; all Your servants serve You; Nanak is a humble servant at Your Door.

“Jis melhe Satgur Aap tis ke sabh kul taraa; sewak sabh karde sev Dar Nanak jan Tera”

Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji