Reunited with The Divine: From Sikhism’s Holy Scripture – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Part 1 of 2

In Section 05 of Siree Raag, parts 059 and 060, we explore how union with the True Guru transforms doubt into love, guiding the soul-bride to her Divine Husband. These sacred verses reveal the path of grace, humility, and Divine fulfillment.

“Those, whom God causes to abide by His Will, have the Shabad of His Word abiding deep within. They are the true soul-brides, who embrace love for their Husband Lord Those who take pleasure in God’s Will remove doubt from within. O Nanak, know Him as the True Guru, who unites all with the Lord.

Meeting with the True Guru, they receive the fruits of their destiny, and egotism is driven out from within. The pain of evil-mindedness is eliminated; good fortune comes and shines radiantly from their foreheads. The Bani of Your Word is Ambrosial Nectar. It permeates the hearts of Your devotees. Serving You, peace is obtained; granting Your Mercy, You bestow salvation.

Meeting with the True Guru, one comes to know; by this meeting, one comes to chant the Name. Without the True Guru, God is not found; all have grown weary of performing religious rituals. I am a sacrifice to the True Guru; I was wandering in doubt, and He has set me on the right path. If the Lord casts His Glance of Grace, He unites us with Himself. You, Lord, are pervading in all, and yet, the Creator keeps Himself concealed. O Nanak, the Creator is revealed to the Gurmukh, within whom He has infused His Light. The Master Himself bestows honor. He creates and bestows body and soul. He Himself preserves the honor of His servants; He places both His Hands upon their foreheads. All strict rituals are just clever contrivances. My God knows everything. He has made His Glory manifest, and all people celebrate Him. He has not considered my merits and demerits; this is God’s Own Nature. Hugging me close in His Embrace, He protects me, and now, even the hot wind does not touch me. Within my mind and body, I meditate on God. I have obtained the fruits of my soul’s desire. You are the Supreme Lord and Master, above the heads of kings. Nanak lives by chanting Your Name.”

“Those who have focused their consciousness on the True Guru have rid themselves of the love of duality. The Light of those mortal beings is immaculate. They depart after redeeming their lives. Forever and ever, night and day, I praise the Greatness of Your Goodness. You bestow Your Gifts, even if we do not ask for them. […]”