AWAKENING OF MIND
There is a profound Sufi
story that illustrates the nature of the mind in the path of divine love.
A mystic once asked his
disciples if it was possible to cleanse a vast forest dense with trees, shrubs,
and the waste of animals. The disciples remained silent until one spoke, saying, "It would be
impossible to clean such a forest unless a fire consumed it entirely." The
mystic replied, "This is the state of the human mind, overflowing with the
clutter of worldly desires, attachments, and illusions. The removal of this
‘garbage’ is nearly impossible by ordinary means. It is only when the inferno
of Love (*Ishq*), the yearning (*Virah*), and the transformative power of true
divine love (*Ishq Haqiiqi*) consume the mind that it can be purified.”
The mystic explained that
this fire of divine longing, which purges all impurities, is kindled by the
Satguru or the Kamil Murshid (the Perfect Guide) within the seeker’s spiritual
heart. This flame of *Ishq* ignites an intense separation (*Virah*) and longing
for union with the Divine Beloved, reducing the mind’s attachments to ash. Only
when the mind has been burned in this sacred fire can it transcend itself,
becoming a pure vessel in which the soul merges effortlessly with the Lord,
leaving behind all illusions.
The journey to divine love requires this complete transformation — a love so
consuming that it leaves no trace of ego or worldly desires, clearing the path
to union with the Divine.
ALSO READ AT END GURU NANAK
SAHIB VERSES OF JAP JI ON THE AWAKENED
MIND.
The Sleeping Mind: A State of Ignorance
In mystical traditions, the "sleeping mind" refers to a state
where the human Mind cannot perceive the higher reality of God and the universe.
This state is not due to a lack of intelligence or intellect. Still, it is rooted in the
limitations of human consciousness and senses,
which is conditioned from birth by societal norms, personal desires, and
attachments to the material world. Mystics describe this state as one of
ignorance, where the Mind is "asleep"
to the divine truth that permeates all existence.
The dreamer feels a dream to be real in sleep, while in a conscious or
waking state, he is convinced that it has or had no reality. The same is true
with the man acknowledging this world is real, but at a higher state of
consciousness, one discovers the truth of that dream was a delusion.
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जिउ सुपना अरु पेखना ऐसे जग कउ जानि ॥
Like a dream and a show, so is this world, you must know.
इन मै कछु साचो नही नानक बिनु भगवान
None of this is true, O Nanak! Without God.
This ignorance manifests as an attachment to illusions or maya, a force that binds the soul to the sensory world. The senses, though
essential for experiencing physical life, also trap the Mind within the confines of duality — the belief in separation between the
self and the Divine. The sleeping Mind, thus, becomes preoccupied with
transient relationships, worldly ambitions, and material success, often unaware
of the soul's higher purpose and divine
origin.
Philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle attempted to
understand the Mind's intellectual
potential, exploring ethics, reason, and knowledge. Even the greatest scientists, with all their
advancements, can only measure and observe the workings of nature — they can
describe what happens and predict patterns, yet they fall short of answering
the fundamental "why" behind these phenomena. For instance, while we
know that the speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 300 million meters
per second, science
cannot explain why this specific speed was chosen for light or why the laws
governing it exist as they do. Similarly, scientists can observe gravity,
measure it, and understand its effects, but they cannot explain why gravity
exists in the first place. Likewise, they can observe that the Earth rotates,
that weather changes due to atmospheric dynamics, and that cosmic bodies follow
precise orbits, but the reason behind these natural laws remains beyond human
understanding. Even
the concept of space-time is unreal, which appears to be authentic to an observer.
However, mystics like Guru Nanak,
Kabir, Bulleh Shah, and Hazrat Sultan Bahu argue that true knowledge cannot be
accessed through intellect alone. Instead, they emphasize that spiritual
awakening and liberation require the awakening of the heart and consciousness,
which transcends ordinary thought.
Soami Ji in Sar Bachan (bachan 26 on surat Samvad page 217) proclaims that this creation is mixture of ten
elements. And where
thought exists, duality exists –that is devoid of the Truth or the Ultimate
Reality
यहाँ रचना तरकीबी( mixed ) हुई। सो मैं खोल सुनाऊं सही ॥१
मुफ़रद(pure) बुन्द हमारी आई । दूसर माया आन मिलाई॥
पाँच तत्त्व तीनों गुन मिले। यह सब दस आपस में रले ॥
रल मिल कर इन रचना ठानी। तीन लोक और चारों खानी।
हमरे देश एक सतनाम । वहाँ विचार का कुछ नहिं काम
कर विचार इन धोखा खाया । बुन्द माहिं यह जाय समाया
This verse reflects a deep
mystical understanding of reality, emphasizing that everything within the realm
of thought is ultimately an illusion. It reveals the layered structure of
creation, showing how the Divine essence (*mufrad bund*, or "pure essence") was mixed
with *maya* (illusion or material energy) to form the world. Through this
mixture including
Maya, various
elements and qualities combined, creating the ten components — the five
elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) intertwined with the three
*gunas* (qualities of nature: sattva, rajas, and tamas) — that shaped the
entirety of creation, including the three worlds (physical, astral, and causal)
and the four sources of sustenance (food, water, sleep, and breath) upon which life depends.
In this mystical view, the
world that arises from this blend is an elaborate construction, but it is not
the ultimate truth. Everything perceived through thought, reason, or senses is
shaped by *maya*, thus falling short of true reality. The reference to
"our realm," or the *satnam* (the true name or essence), is a place
beyond thought, where no reasoning or mental consideration applies. In this
pure realm, the essence exists in its original, untouched form, free from the
constraints of duality and illusion.
In the
spiritual
perspective, the concept of human free will is seen as an illusion, as each
individual is bound by the breath and cycle of life designed by the Divine.
Though humans may believe they exercise free will, in reality, every moment of
life — from birth to death — unfolds according to a Divine design.
This life is sustained by the breath given by God, each cycle an
automatic gift, not something controlled by human desire or decision. The body,
with its metabolism
and complex structure, operates under universal laws established by God and is
aided by the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. These elements
are both the source and limit of human existence, shaping and restricting each
moment of life.
Humans are born without their own will, entering the world in a
predetermined form, and likewise, they depart this life when their breath
ceases, also without their own will. Mystics argue that because life itself is
dictated by divine timing, humans are mistaken in assuming full agency over
their actions and outcomes.
Mystics see this as further evidence of the Divine's incomprehensible design — a tapestry so vast that humans are limited to
merely observing its patterns without understanding its ultimate purpose. This
understanding of existence reveals that true freedom lies not in asserting
individual will but in surrendering to the Divine plan, recognizing that what
we perceive as choice is often the manifestation of a higher order. Mystics see this surrender as the ultimate
awakening: a realization that each breath, each natural law, and each moment are orchestrated by
the Divine, freeing the Mind from the
illusion of self-determination and inviting it into harmony with the universe's deeper purpose.
The Process of Awakening of Mind
The mystics teach that the journey from ignorance to enlightenment is not
easy. Awakening requires:
- Surrender of the Ego: The mystics
repeatedly emphasize that one must let go of the ego to discover the
truth. The ego, or sense of separate self, keeps the Mind asleep by
reinforcing the illusion of duality. Surrender is necessary to allow
divine wisdom to enter.
Says Kabir Sahib--
"प्रेम गली अति सांकरी, ता में दो न समाय।
जब मैं था तब हरि नहीं,अब हरि है मैं नाहिं॥"
"The path of love is exceedingly narrow;
two cannot walk it
together.
When I (the ego) was
there, God was absent;
now that God is here,
I am no more."
This is the essence of self-realization: a union where there is
no distinction between the seeker and the sought, as the individual self is
absorbed into the vastness of the Divine.
- Turning Inward: Mystics teach that
truth lies within and that external pursuits are distractions. True
knowledge comes from looking within, where divine love resides.
When Hazur
Maharaj Ji was asked how to distinguish between right and wrong, he replied,
"Whatever leads you inward and upward is right. Whatever draws you outward
and downward is wrong." True understanding, he emphasized, arises from
within.
- Devotion and Love: The mystics speak of
Ishq (intense divine love)
as the ultimate tool for awakening. Love of the Divine transforms the Mind, dissolving the
attachments and desires that keep it asleep
मैंडा इश्क वी तूँ मैंडा यार वी तूँ ॥ मैंडा दीन वी तूँ ईमान वी तूँ॥
मैंडा जिस्म वी तूँ मैंडा रूह वी तूँ॥ मैंडा क्लब वीं हूँ जिंदा जान वी तूँ॥
"You are my love, and you are my friend,
You are my faith, and
you are my belief,
You are my body, and
you are my soul,
You are my heartbeat,
and you are my living essence."
In this verse, Hazrat Khwaja Ghulam Farid beautifully expresses the depth
of a lover’s devotion to the Divine Beloved, his Murshid (spiritual guide),
where all aspects of the self dissolve into the love and presence of the
Divine.
- Guidance of a True
Guru: Mystics
hold that awakening is nearly impossible without the grace of a realized
teacher of current space and time, who can show the path and dissolve the
seeker's illusions.
घर महि घरु देखाइ देइ सो सतिगुरु पुरखु सुजाणु ॥The True Guru is the All-knowing Primal Being;
He shows us our true home within the home of the self. Page1491
सतिगुरु दाता हरि नाम का प्रभु आपि मिलावै सोइ ॥The True Guru is the Giver of the Name of the Lord. God Himself causes us
to meet Him. Page 39
The awakened Mind transcends the ordinary perception of self and
experiences unity with the Divine. This realization is described as a state of
bliss and peace, where the seeker feels at one with all existence. The journey,
often called "dying before dying," or Die to Live" involves shedding
attachments and fears, ultimately allowing the soul to experience liberation.
For mystics, this state of enlightenment is the ultimate purpose of human life
— to realize that one's true nature is the Divine itself.
According to Sant Mat, Mind’s awakening is often
blessed to a sincere seeker or Murid by the grace of the Living Satguru or Kamil Murshid of the current space and time. The necessity
of Murshid of current space and time is needed as per Divine design and
logically as well—that a living doctor can cure a living patient . Old doctors
or Alchemists , howsoever eminent they may have been are of no use in the
current state of humanity. Hazrat Sultan
Bahu says that Kamil Murshid does the following—
अलिफ़ अल्लाह चम्बे दी बूटी, मुर्शिद मन विच लाई हू //
नफी इसबात दा पानी मिल्योस हर रगे हर जाई हू //
अंदर बूटी मुश्क मचाया, जां फुललं ते आयी हू //
जीवे मुर्शिद कामिल बाहू , जें एह बूटी लाई हू//
In this verse, Hazrat Sultan Bahu describes the transformative power of
divine love and knowledge imparted by a perfect *Murshid* (spiritual guide).
The phrase *"अलिफ़ अल्लाह चम्बे दी बूटी"* refers to the
essence of God (Allah) as a fragrant herb, symbolizing divine love and the remembrance of the Divine.
When the *Murshid* plants this "herb" in the seeker’s heart, it
permeates every part of their being with divine awareness.
The *"नफी इसबात दा पानी"* refers to the
practice of *Nafi Isbat* — the affirmation and negation, often expressed in the
Sufi phrase "La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but God), which
purifies the soul, like water nurturing the herb. This practice of negation and
affirmation washes over the seeker’s soul, transforming every fiber of their
existence.
As this divine herb blossoms within, it fills the inner being with the
sweet fragrance of divine love, spreading to every "branch and
flower" of the seeker’s soul. Hazrat Sultan Bahu expresses gratitude for
the perfect *Murshid* who, by planting this seed of divine remembrance, awakens
the seeker’s heart to the eternal presence of God. This verse captures the
essence of spiritual awakening and the transformative effect of divine
guidance.
मुरशिद तो बस मुरीद के अंदर प्यार पैदा करता है, प्यास बड़ाता है कि मुरीद कुल मालिक की तरफ बड़ सके॥ अपने आप की पहचान कर सके, दुई का किनारा छोड़ दे और वहदत के दरिया में छलांग लगा के, अपनी प्यास भूजा ले॥ और यह छलांग उस वक्त लगायी जाती है जब आप के अंदर दुनिया के खौफ के मुकाबले में इस फ़ानी दुनिया से निजात की प्यास ज़्यादा हो॥ प्यास ने आप को तड़पा दिया हो और आप पानी पानी पुकार रहे हो ॥
In a spiritual context, it is a profound transformation that occurs when the heart is sensitized to
Divine love –इश्क हकीकी . This awakening is not
merely an intellectual realization but a deep, emotional stirring within, where
the heart begins to feel and express pure love that transcends the ordinary
attachments of life. Baba Bulleh Shah writes
जा मैं रमज इश्क दी पाई। मैना तोता मार गवाई।
अंदर बाहर होई सफाई जितवाल वेखां यारो यार
इश्क दी नवयों नवीं बहार
In this verse, the words
*"तोता"* (tota) and *"मैना"* (maina)
represent “you” and “me” in Punjabi. These words signify the separation and
duality often felt in worldly relationships, where there is a distinct “I” and
“you.” However, in the path of *Ishq* (divine love), this separation dissolves.
This union with the Beloved removes all distinctions —
"you," "me," "he," "they,"
"them" — merging all into a single essence. In the state of *Ishq*,
the concept of individual identity vanishes, replaced by the realization of
oneness. This is a purification process, where inner and outer layers of
separation are cleansed, revealing a pure heart that sees the Beloved
everywhere. Thus, *Ishq* brings about an eternal spring.
The love that catalyzes
this awakening is not foreign; it is inherently present within the soul, seeded
at its very core. However, in our human experience, this love often gets
entangled with material and worldly attachments, its temporary pleasures and relationships that occupy
our lives. The term "ishq Mazazi" describes the transitory
cravings of Mind, that are subject to
change or vanish. It
is only when this love is redirected towards the Creator, towards the Divine
source from which all love originates, that the Mind awakens to a higher reality.
This transformation
progresses through stages — from devotional love to Ishq (intense spiritual love), then to Virh
(separation, where the soul feels the absence of the beloved Divine), and
finally to Hijr (a state of longing so profound that it dissolves the ego and
individual self). Thus, the awakening of the Mind in this
spiritual journey is a process of rediscovering and refining love to a state of "Self-realization", where the duality of self and other, of the seeker and sought, finally dissolves, achieving the ultimate goal of spiritual awakening
and liberation. The
following verse is said to be written by Hazrat Sultan Bahu
जिस दिल विच प्यार दी रमज़ नहीं, ओह दिल तू बस वीरान समझ//
जो दिल प्यार सुजान नहीं, ओह दिल तू बस नादान समझ//
इस प्यार दी खातिर अर्श बने, इस प्यार दी खातिर फर्श बने//
मैं सच कहिंदा कुरान समझ/
Here is the mystical
essence of these verses in English:
>"A heart that does
not know the secret of love,
> consider that heart
barren and empty.
> A heart that lacks the
wisdom of love,
> recognize it as naive
and ignorant.
> For the sake of this
love, the heavens were created;
> for the sake of this
love, the earth was spread.
> I speak the truth —
understand this as the essence of the Quran."
HOW THE MIND OF MANMUKH AND
GURMUKH WORKS
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MANMUKH IS SELF WILLED
1) मनमुख सेवा जो करे दूजै भाइ चितु लाइ ॥
The self-willed Manmukh may
perform service, but his consciousness is attached to the love of duality.
पुतु कलतु कुट्मबु है माइआ मोहु वधाइ ॥
Through Maya, his emotional attachment to
children, spouse and relatives increases.
दरगहि लेखा मंगीऐ कोई अंति न सकी छडाइ ॥
He shall be called to
account in the Court of the Lord, and in the end, no one will be able to save
him.
2) Allama Iqbal writes for the mind-oriented person as follow
मैं जो सर-ब-सज्दा हुआ कभी तो ज़मीं से आने लगी सदा
तिरा दिल तो है सनम-आश्ना तुझे क्या मिलेगा नमाज़ में॥
सर-ब-सज्दा =Head bowed in prostration, सदा= advice in the form of voice, सनम-आश्ना= devoted to the material
word, idol worshipper, नमाज़= devotion ibadat
जब मेने नमाज़ के लिए सजदे में सिर झुकाया तब ज़मीन, (या मेरे ज़मीर) से आवाज आयी कि असल में मेरी पूजा, इबादत तो दुनियावी खाविषों या बुत- पूजा यानि अपनी जिसमानी जरूरतों के लिए है, न कि खुदा के दीदार के लिए ॥ इस लिए बातिल के सजदों से हकीकत आशकर नहीं होगी ओर न ही उस के “लिबास -ए-मिज़ाज” की हसरत पूरी होगी ॥
GURMUKH ABIDES BY THE WILL
OF THE MASTER
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1)
गुरमुखि हुकमु मंने सह केरा हुकमे ही सुखु पाए ॥
The Gurmukh obeys the Order
of her Husband Lord
God; through the Hukam of His Command, she finds peace.
हुकमु वरतु नेमु सुच संजमु मन चिंदिआ फलु पाए ॥
In His Will, she merges in absorption. His Will is her fast, vow, purity,
and self-discipline; through it, she obtains the fruits of her mind’s desires.
सदा सुहागणि जि हुकमै बुझै सतिगुरु सेवै लिव लाए ॥**
She is always and forever
the happy, pure soul-bride, who realizes His Will; she serves the True Guru,
inspired by loving absorption.
ALLMA IQBAL in prays for divine presence
2) कभी ऐ हक़ीक़त-ए-मुंतज़र नज़र आ लिबास-ए-मजाज़ में
कि हज़ारों सज्दे तड़प रहे हैं मिरी जबीन-ए-नियाज़ में
हक़ीक़त =God or the
Truth or the Ultimate Reality, मुंतज़र= Awaiting, लिबास-ए-मजाज़= to manifest in visible form, जबीन-ए-नियाज़=forehead
lowered in humility
हे खुदा, मेरे रब,
-- मैं दीवानगी की रंजिश में हूँ, तेरे दीदार की बेताबी को बरदाश्त नहीं कर सकता, ,और दुआ करता हूँ कि अपने वजूद को ज़ाहरी रूप में मेरी आँखों में आशकार कर दे ॥ तुम्हारी मुकदस शान को हजारों सजदों से इस्तकबाल करूँ॥
MURSHID AND MIND
The question may arise
why Murshid conveys His Kalma through Mind or mann. It is therefore important to
understand this
aspect also.
The soul cannot function in
this creation of maya and matter unless it is gifted with appropriate
consciousness through instrumentality of Mind. In our case it is "human
consciousness" that is much higher than
the awareness of lower species of animals, insects, tree etc. All thoughts
originate in Mind and then executed as
Karma by the Mind and sensory organs.
Bhakti and love will also commence with Mind.
Hazur used to say that- मन लज्जत दा आशक है that is to say that Mind has fetish for pleasure and pleasurable sensations. The moment it
gets bliss of Kalma of Kun or Shabad –it gets detached from the world of maya
and matter. The soul then is released from the clutches of Mind and becomes
aware of its Eternal Existence. Seekers will realize that all advice,
annotations and explanations are addressed to the Mind by the Mystics.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji in typical Sufism and Islamic style
scripted at Page 1083—
देह मसीत मन मौलाना कलम खुदाई पाक खरा-- let your body be a mosque, Mind as the
priest or maulvi and the word of God as means of purifying the both.
In this metaphor, the body
becomes a sacred vessel, the mind serves as a guide, and divine remembrance
purifies the entire being. This transformation initiates with the mind and
ultimately leads the soul to liberation, revealing the path from illusion to
the realization of divine truth.
Further Guru Sahib gives
further advice
सर सरीअत ले कमावे//तरीकत तरक खोज टोलावे//
मार्फ़त मन मार अब्दुल्लाह, मिले हकीकत जित फिर न मरा // page 1083
The seeker may follow a
life of righteousness (Shariat), getting blessed by a Master (Tareeqat),
practicing meditation, and attainment of knowledge by equipoise state of mind
(Marfatt) and realization
of the Truth (Haqeeqat), to get rid of cycle of birth and death.
PAURI NO. 12 & 13 OF JAP JI SAHIB OF GURU
NANAK DEV FOR EXALTED STATE OF THE ONE WHO HAS ATTAINED SELF-REALIZATION OR GOD
REALIZATION.
1. **मने की गति कही न जाइ ॥**
*The state of the faithful cannot be
described.*
**Mystical Meaning:** The experience of true
devotion and inner realization transcends words. A soul who has conquered the
mind and reached the Divine cannot be encapsulated by language or concepts. Such a state is
beyond intellectual understanding, as it is a personal, profound connection
with the Divine that goes beyond ordinary experience.
2. **जे को कहै पिछै पछुताइ ॥**
*One who tries to describe this shall regret
the attempt.*
**Mystical Meaning:** Any attempt to
describe this state falls short, as the depth of union with God defies
explanation. This verse suggests that true spiritual experiences are sacred and
ineffable; trying to reduce them to words limits their boundless reality. Only
by living in this state can one truly know it.
3. **कागदि कलम न लिखणहारु ॥**
*No paper, no pen, no scribe*
**Mystical Meaning:** The state of divine
connection cannot be documented, for it resides in the heart of the devotee. It
cannot be captured by material means or recorded, as it exists in the realm of
the spirit, untouched by the limitations of the physical world.
4. **मने का बहि करनि वीचारु ॥**
*can record the state of the faithful.*
**Mystical Meaning:** Spiritual realization
is an internal journey, recorded in the soul, not on paper. This realization
cannot be cataloged or intellectualized; it exists within the faithful, who
perceive it directly through their inner experience.
5. **ऐसा नामु निरंजनु होइ ॥**
*Such is the Name of the Immaculate Lord.*
**Mystical Meaning:** The Divine Name, or
essence, is pure and beyond worldly descriptions. It is a state of ultimate
purity and clarity, untainted by material existence. Those devoted to God
embody this purity and experience a divine presence that is free of worldly
attachments.
6. **जे को मंनि जाणै मनि कोइ ॥१२॥**
*Only one who has faith comes to know such a
state of mind.*
**Mystical Meaning:** True understanding and
spiritual insight arise from deep faith. It is only through unwavering faith
and devotion that the seeker can glimpse this elevated state of consciousness
and connect with the Divine essence.
7. **मने सुरति होवै मनि बुधि ॥**
*The faithful have intuitive awareness and
intelligence.*
**Mystical Meaning:** The devotee, by
controlling the mind, develops divine wisdom and heightened intuition. Their mind no longer dwells
on worldly matters but is illuminated by spiritual insight, allowing them to
perceive beyond ordinary understanding and see the Divine truth within all.
8. **मने सगल भवण की सुधि ॥**
*The faithful know about all worlds and
realms.*
**Mystical Meaning:** A devoted soul who has
mastered the mind gains awareness of the deeper realities of existence. This
expanded consciousness reveals not only the material world but also the
spiritual realms, providing insight into the true nature of creation.
9. **मने मुहि चोटा ना खाइ ॥**
*The faithful shall never be struck across
the face.*
**Mystical Meaning:** A true devotee who has
conquered the mind is no longer vulnerable to worldly insults or pain. They live in a state
of inner strength and equanimity, unaffected by external conflicts, as their
consciousness is rooted in the Divine.
10. **मने जम कै साथि न जाइ ॥**
*The faithful do not have to go with the
Messenger of Death.*
**Mystical Meaning:** Having transcended
the attachments of the mind, the true devotee is liberated from the cycle of
birth and death. Their soul is not subject to the fear of death, for they have
realized the eternal aspect of their being and united with the Divine.
11. **ऐसा नामु निरंजनु होइ ॥**
*Such is the Name of the Immaculate Lord.*
**Mystical Meaning:** The Divine Name
embodies purity and liberation. Those devoted to it experience freedom from the
ego and attain a clear, untainted state of consciousness that resonates with
the eternal essence of the Divine.
12. **जे को मंनि जाणै मनि कोइ ॥१३॥**
*Only one who has faith comes to know such
a state of mind.*
**Mystical Meaning:** The mystery of the
Divine can only be accessed by those with absolute faith. This faith opens the doors of
perception, allowing the devotee to experience the unity and peace that lie
beyond ordinary consciousness.
13. **मने मारगि ठाक न पाइ ॥**
*The path of the faithful shall never be
blocked.*
**Mystical Meaning:** For the true devotee,
the path to the Divine remains open and clear, as they are guided by inner
faith and divine grace. Their way forward is unhindered, as they are
continually drawn closer to God with each step of their journey.
14. **मने पति सिउ परगटु जाइ ॥**
*The faithful shall depart with honor and
fame.*
**Mystical Meaning:** A devoted soul leaves
this world with dignity and honor, known for their life of spiritual integrity.
Their devotion to the Divine endows them with a legacy of peace and respect,
remembered by others as a life well-lived in harmony with God.
15. **मने मगु न चलै पंथु ॥**
*The faithful do not follow empty religious
rituals.*
**Mystical Meaning:** True devotion surpasses ritualistic practices.
The faithful seek a direct connection with the Divine rather than relying on
superficial acts. Their path is one of sincere love and inner realization,
rather than outward displays of religion.
16. **मने धरम सेती सनबंधु ॥**
*The faithful are firmly bound to the
Dharma.*
**Mystical Meaning:** The devotee who has
mastered the mind is deeply connected to divine principles (*Dharma*),
embodying truth, compassion, and righteousness. They live in harmony with
cosmic order, reflecting divine qualities in their every thought and action.
17. **ऐसा नामु निरंजनु होइ ॥**
*Such is the Name of the Immaculate Lord.*
**Mystical Meaning:** The Divine Name is
untouched by the illusions of the material world. The devotee who aligns with
it experiences a state of purity and wholeness that transcends all worldly
desires and limitations.
18. **जे को मंनि जाणै मनि कोइ ॥१४॥**
*Only one who has faith comes to know such
a state of mind.*
**Mystical Meaning:** Faith is the key to
unlocking the higher consciousness where the Divine resides. It is through
sincere devotion and unwavering belief that one gains access to the ultimate
reality and true knowledge of God.
19. **मने पावहि मोखु दुआरु ॥**
*The faithful find the Door of Liberation.*
**Mystical Meaning:** For the true devotee,
liberation from the cycles of life and death becomes attainable. The mastery of
mind and devotion to God open the door to eternal freedom, merging the soul
with the Divine.
20. **मने परवारै साधारु ॥**
*The faithful uplift and redeem their
family and relations.*
**Mystical Meaning:** A truly devoted soul
not only elevates themselves but also brings spiritual benefit to their family
and loved ones. Their inner light and devotion ripple outward, uplifting others
through their example and grace.
21. **मने तरै तारे गुरु सिख ॥**
*The faithful are saved, and carried across
with the Sikhs of the Guru.*
**Mystical Meaning:** Devotion aligns the
seeker with the wisdom of the Guru, allowing them to be carried across the
ocean of life’s challenges. Through their faith, they transcend difficulties
and gain liberation alongside
other sincere seekers.
22. **मने नानक भवहि न भिख ॥**
*The faithful, O Nanak! Do not wander
around begging.*
**Mystical Meaning:** A true devotee does
not seek worldly gains or validation. Firm in their faith and guided by inner
contentment, they do not “beg” for worldly acceptance but rest in the peace of
Divine union, detached from worldly dependencies.
