Sukhmani Sahib (Ashtpadi 6, Salok, Pauri 1)

Sixth Ashtapadi – Salok & Pauri 1

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Salok (Introductory Couplet)

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥
सलोकु ॥
Salok:
A couplet that introduces the theme of the Ashtapadi.

1. ਕਾਮ ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਅਰੁ ਲੋਭ ਮੋਹ ਬਿਨਸਿ ਜਾਇ ਅਹੰਮੇਵ ॥
   काम क्रोध अरु लोभ मोह बिनसि जाइ अहंमेव ॥
   Kaam krodh ar lobh moh binas jaa-e ahammev.
   Translation: Lust, anger, greed, emotional attachment—and egotism—may these all be eradicated.

2. ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਰਣਾਗਤੀ ਕਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦੁ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ॥੧॥
   नानक प्रभ सरणागती करि प्रसादु गुरदेव ॥१॥
   Nanak prabh sarnaagatee kar prasaad gurdev. ||1||
   Translation: Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of God; bless him with Your grace, O Divine Guru. ||1||

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Introduction to Pauri 1

This pauri emphasizes that all pleasures, comforts, and luxuries of life are bestowed by the grace of the Lord. Guru Arjan Dev Ji reminds the seeker to acknowledge the Divine Giver, enshrine Him in the mind, and meditate on Him constantly. By doing so, one attains true peace, stability, and liberation. The key message is gratitude and ceaseless remembrance (Simran) of the One who grants all blessings.

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Pauri 1 – Line-by-Line

1. ਜਿਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਛਤੀਹ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਖਾਹਿ ॥
   जिह प्रसादि छतीह अमृत खाहि ॥
   Jih prasaad chhateeh amrit khaahi.
   Translation: By His Grace, you partake of the thirty-six delicious foods;

2. ਤਿਸੁ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਕਉ ਰਖੁ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥
   तिसु ठाकुर कउ रखु मन माहि ॥
   Tis Thaakur kau rakh man maahi.
   Translation: Enshrine that Lord and Master within your mind.

3. ਜਿਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਸੁਗੰਧਤ ਤਨਿ ਲਾਵਹਿ ॥
   जिह प्रसादि सुगंधत तनि लावहि ॥
   Jih prasaad suganḏhat tan laaveh.
   Translation: By His Grace, you apply fragrant oils to your body;

4. ਤਿਸ ਕਉ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਪਰਮ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਵਹਿ ॥
   तिस कउ सिमरत परम गति पावहि ॥
   Tis kau simrat param gat paaveh.
   Translation: Remembering Him, supreme liberation is attained.

5. ਜਿਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਬਸਹਿ ਸੁਖ ਮੰਦਰਿ ॥
   जिह प्रसादि बसहि सुख मंदरि ॥
   Jih prasaad basah sukh mandar.
   Translation: By His Grace, you dwell in palatial comfort;

6. ਤਿਸਹਿ ਧਿਆਇ ਸਦਾ ਮਨ ਅੰਦਰਿ ॥
   तिसहि धिआइ सदा मन अंदरि ॥
   Tisahi dhiaa-e sadaa man andar.
   Translation: Meditate constantly on Him within your mind.

7. ਜਿਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਸੰਗਿ ਸੁਖ ਬਸਨਾ ॥
   जिह प्रसादि ग्रिह संगि सुख बसना ॥
   Jih prasaad grih sang sukh basna.
   Translation: By His Grace, you live joyfully with your family;

8. ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਰਸਨਾ ॥
   आठ पहर सिमरहु तिसु रसना ॥
   Aath pahar simrahu tis rasna.
   Translation: With your tongue, remember Him all twenty-four hours.

9. ਜਿਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਰੰਗ ਰਸ ਭੋਗ ॥
   जिह प्रसादि रंग रस भोग ॥
   Jih prasaad rang ras bhog.
   Translation: By His Grace, you enjoy tastes and pleasures;

10. ਨਾਨਕ ਸਦਾ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਧਿਆਵਨ ਜੋਗ ॥੧॥
    नानक सदा धिआईऐ धिआवन जोग ॥१॥
    Nanak sadaa dhiaa-eeai dhiaavan jog. ||1||
    Translation: O Nanak! Always meditate on the One who is worthy of meditation. ||1||

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Essence of Pauri 1

Guru Arjan Dev Ji beautifully describes how every blessing—from food, family, beauty, and luxury to joy—is a gift of the Lord. Yet, how easily one forgets the Giver and clings to the gift. The Guru urges us to constantly remember and meditate upon the Lord through every joy and comfort, for true spiritual elevation (param gati) is achieved not through indulgence, but through Simran and inner devotion. Only the Lord is eternally worthy of remembrance.

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NOTE: I am not a trained scholar in Sikh Studies or religious studies, in general. I have no claims of mastery or authority. What I offer is a seeker’s voice — a servant’s humble attempt to understand the depths of the divine wisdom encapsulated in these sacred lines. Should I have made any mistake, misinterpretation, or omission, I beg for unqualified forgiveness in advance from the Guru and the readers.