He does not realise that these things at best can only give him temporary or unstable happiness. In a metaphysical sense, this stage is known as harmony, equipoise or Sahaj.Įvery man desires happiness and joy, but he tends to seek it in things either apart from himself or which pertain to his sense organs.
The word ‘Anand’ means bliss, so it is a song of man’s spiritual achievement, or of being in tune with the Infinite. Its theme is of man’s true goal and his spiritual illumination. The Anand Sahib of Guru Amardas is a literary masterpiece of devotional poetry its aesthetic and symbolic elements will please the literary critic. Recite this when your lower self confronts you, when you are unsuccessful and you want peace of mind. In this Bani, mind and body are explained in relation to cosmic divinity it is to qualify the mind and understand one's depth. It organises and brings happiness, harmony and peace. Related to air element.Īnand Sahib: To bring endless bliss and heal any deficiencies in the body. It brings energy, vitality and expansion. Tav Prasad Swaiya and Chaopaee: To bring satisfaction in life when nothing seems to satisfy you. Recite when your dignity is threatened, to overcome fear and to arouse and increase your flow of spirit. It will increase your vitality, courage, power, strength and self-esteem. This Bani brings royalty, divinity, ecstasy, bliss, bountifulness and beauty. Jaap Sahib: To bring grace, self-command and to inspire your greatness. For reconciliation and bringing separated ones home.
Shabad Hazaare: This gives the benefits of a thousand shabads to allow the soul to merge directly with God. Also recited to attain Brahm-Gyan (Knowledge Of God) All wisdom of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib is contained in this Bani. Recite in the early morning or when your being is endangered, when the radiance of your soul is weak, when your soul feels sad. Japji Sahib: To relate and connect with your soul. Perhaps some Gursikhs can see have a look anc comment.