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Anand Sahib of Guru Amardas Ji is a literary
masterpiece of devotional poetry; its
aesthetic and symbolic elements will please
the literary critic. Its theme is of man's
true goal and his spiritual illumination. The
word 'Anand' means bliss, so it is a song of
man's spiritual achievement, or of being in
tune with the Infinite. In a metaphysical
sense, this stage is known as harmony,
equipoise or Sahaj.
Every man desires happiness and joy, but he
tends to seek it in things either apart from
himself or which pertain to his sense organs.
He does not realise that these things at best
can only give him temporary or unstable
happiness. The Anand is both inspirational
and philosophical in its content. It details
the pilgrim's progress and the obstacles that
lie on the way. The ultimate goal is for
union with the Supreme Reality. It is called
Sahaj, Nirvana, Mukti, Sangham. Sahaj is a
mental state which encourages the living of a
normal family-life and a concern for social
commitment. The requirement is one of
detachment; all that one possesses, is to be
regarded a kind of trust and used for good
and altruistic purposes. Similarly, one's
senses directed to higher goals and not only
to worldly enjoyment. Regard your body as a
chariot, your mind the charioteer, your soul,
the owner of the chariot, while your senses
are the horses and desire is their road. The
soul symbolises divinity; man cannot realise
his divine element without seeing through the
veil of Maya. Normally he regards himself as
separate from God, it is this obvious duality
or fallacy that the Guru removes. Through the
Guru man may realise his divine nature, then
he becomes Gurmukh or Sunmukh. Those who
remain worldly-wise and follow their own ego,
they are called Munmukh or Bemukh. Their
senses—eyes, ears, tongue etc. lead them to
mundane and evil pursuits, not towards
spiritual effort (Sadhana). So
self-discipline and obeying of the Guru's
directions is the way to spiritual progress.
The obstacles on any spiritual path are many
and difficult. They include human cleverness,
intellectual hair-splitting, family
attachments, the taboos and rituals of
traditional religion, conformity to custom
and convention, the unending chain of desire,
hypocrisy and 'ad hoc means' for the purpose
of compromises with ideals and principles for
personal gain, and the many other compulsions
of expediency. The disciple in to overcome
such obstacles by obeying the instructions of
the Guru. The blessing of the Guru will
support and enable him to progress, on his
spiritual path. Any association with godly
people or of doing of acts for the public
good and social welfare, also help on the
spiritual journey.
The pattern of the Anand projects a
development of thought. Stanzas one to five
mention that Bliss obtained through the Guru,
after his instructions are followed. Stanzas
six to twenty deal with the various obstacles
and difficulties that one may face on the
spiritual path. Stanzas twenty-one to
twenty-five tell us about the two types of
human beings: the ego-oriented and the
God-oriented. Stanzas twenty-six to
thirty-four mention the various desires that
hold man back from his inner quest. Stanzas
thirty-five to thirty-nine deal with the
correct functioning of the human body and its
senses. Stanza forty deals with the benefits
of sincere recitation and singing in
particular of the Anand. These benefits are
enlightenment, a realisation of the blissful
state and the ultimate union with Divinity.
In short, Bliss may be attained through
self-discipline and the development of one's
own personality through purity, morality,
contentment, poise, compassion, wisdom, a
loving understanding of others and spiritual
harmony. The Anand reassures every one that
they can experience both joy and bliss,
without sacrificing the normal comfort and
pleasures of life. Bliss is the destiny of
man, Pain and suffering, though unavoidable,
do not disturb the inner peace of that person
who leads a purposeful and pious life, by
obeying the Guru's discipline.
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| Jaap Sahib - Sikh Prayer |
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This prayer was composed by Guru Gobind Singh
ji during the period 1682-1686, when he was
residing at Paonta Sahib. It contains 199
stanzas about the praise and description of
God. To bring grace, self-command and to
inspire your greatness. This Bani brings
royalty, divinity, ecstasy, bliss,
bountifulness and beauty. It will increase
your vitality, courage, power, strength and
self-esteem. Recite when your dignity is
threatened, to overcome fear and to arouse
and increase your flow of spirit. Related to
air element.
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| Japji Sahib - Sikh Prayer |
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This prayer was composed by Guru Nanak ji
sometime between 1500-1507. It is recorded at
the start of the Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth
Sahib Ji. It explains how the barriers of
deceit and falsehood can be broken in life
and how to become one with God. To relate and
connect with your soul. Recite in the early
morning or when your being is endangered,
when the radiance of your soul is weak, when
your soul feels sad. All wisdom of the Siri
Guru Granth Sahib is contained in this Bani.
Related to ether element; it is read to
attain Brahm Gian (Knowledge of God).
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