Sukhmani Sahib (Ashtpadi 9, Pauri 6)
Sukhmani Sahib – Ashtpadi 9, Pauri 6
🔷 Introductory Note:
This pauri beautifully illustrates the inner state and divine recognition of a Ramdaas—a true servant of the Lord. Guru Arjan Dev Ji presents the Ramdaas as one who has become the dwelling place of the Supreme. Through humility, devotion, detachment, and divine grace, such a soul merges with the Will of God and is honoured both inwardly and in the spiritual realm. The verses describe the inner qualities and outer recognition of such a being.
🏵 Verse 1
Gurmukhi:
ਜਿਸ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕਾ ਨਿਵਾਸੁ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): जिस कै मनि पारब्रहम का निवासु ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Jis kai man paarbrahm kaa nivaas.
English Translation: One whose mind is a home for the Supreme Lord God—
🏵 Verse 2
Gurmukhi:
ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਤਿ ਰਾਮਦਾਸੁ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): तिस का नामु सति रामदासु ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Tis kaa naam sat Raamdaas.
English Translation: his name is truly Ramdaas, the servant of the Lord.
🏵 Verse 3
Gurmukhi:
ਆਤਮ ਰਾਮੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਨਦਰੀ ਆਇਆ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): आतम रामु तिसु नदरी आइआ ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Aatam raam tis nadree aaiaa.
English Translation: He comes to have the vision of the Supreme Soul within.
🏵 Verse 4
Gurmukhi:
ਦਾਸ ਦਸੰਤਣ ਭਾਇ ਤਿਨਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): दास दसंतण भाइ तिनि पाइआ ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Daas dasantan bhaaé tin paaiaa.
English Translation: Deeming himself the slave of the Lord’s slaves, he obtains it.
🏵 Verse 5
Gurmukhi:
ਸਦਾ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਾਨੁ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): सदा निकटि निकटि हरि जानु ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Sadaa nikat nikat har jaan.
English Translation: He knows the Lord to be always near, ever-present.
🏵 Verse 6
Gurmukhi:
ਸੋ ਦਾਸੁ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): सो दासु दरगह परवानु ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): So daas dargah parvaan.
English Translation: Such a servant is accepted and honoured in the Court of the Lord.
🏵 Verse 7
Gurmukhi:
ਅਪੁਨੇ ਦਾਸ ਕਉ ਆਪਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰੈ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): अपुने दास कउ आपि किरपा करै ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Apné daas ka-o aap kirpaa karai.
English Translation: God Himself shows mercy to His servant.
🏵 Verse 8
Gurmukhi:
ਤਿਸੁ ਦਾਸ ਕਉ ਸਭ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਰੈ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): तिसु दास कउ सभ सोझी परै ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Tis daas ka-o sabh sojhee parai.
English Translation: Such a servant gains complete spiritual understanding.
🏵 Verse 9
Gurmukhi:
ਸਗਲ ਸੰਗਿ ਆਤਮ ਉਦਾਸੁ ॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): सगल संगि आतम उदासु ॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Sagal sang aatam udaas.
English Translation: Though amidst all, his soul remains detached.
🏵 Verse 10
Gurmukhi:
ਐਸੀ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮਦਾਸੁ ॥੬॥
Hindi Transliteration (Devanagari): ऐसी जुगति नानक रामदासु ॥६॥
English Transliteration (Italicised): Aisee jugat Nanak Raamdaas. ||6||
English Translation: Such is the way, O Nanak, of the Lord’s servant. ||6||
🪔 Essence of the Pauri:
This pauri honours the spiritual stature of a Ramdaas—one whose heart has become a sanctuary for the Supreme. Such a soul is steeped in humility, sees the Divine in all, and remains detached even while living in the world. He perceives God's nearness, receives divine insight, and is beloved in both realms—earthly and divine. The path of the Ramdaas is not one of ego or ritual, but of surrender, inner awareness, and grace. It is a way of life rooted in devotion and detachment, silently transforming the seeker into the cherished of the Lord.
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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.
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