Mai Mere Man Ko Sukh

In Raag Todee, Fifth Mehl, the speaker expresses profound inner peace and spiritual fulfillment by meditating on the Lord. They compare this state to the ecstasy of princely pleasures and describe how remembering God has dispelled all pains and erased the sins accumulated over countless lifetimes. The speaker's mind and body are now pure and peaceful, having witnessed the Lord's perfect form, and their spiritual hunger is satisfied. They speak of divine blessings like the four great treasures, supernatural powers, and wish-fulfilling entities, all provided by the Lord. Finally, they affirm that by seeking refuge in God's sanctuary, one is liberated from the cycle of birth and death, finding eternal peace.

Translation

Ttoddee Mehala Pancha

Maee Maerae Man Ko Sukh

Todee, Fifth Mehl

O my mother, my mind is at peace.

Kott Anandh Raj Sukh Bhugavai

Har Simarath Binasai Sabh Dhukh

I enjoy the ecstasy of millions of princely pleasures

Remembering the Lord in meditation, all pains have been dispelled

Guru Arjan Dev often spoke of the soul's liberation and peace through simran (meditation on God's Name). Following the path laid out by the Gurus, meditating on the Lord erases all pains and worldly sufferings, allowing the devotee to dwell in a state of eternal peace and divine ecstasy. This verse reflects a poignant aspect of the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, particularly Guru Nanak and Guru Arjan, emphasizing the immense spiritual bliss found in meditating on the Divine. By remembering God, as the Gurus taught, one experiences a joy far greater than worldly pleasures or material wealth, which are fleeting.

Kott Janam Kae Kilabikh Nasehi

Simarath Pavan Than Man Sukh

The sins of millions of lifetimes are erased, by meditating on the Lord

Becoming pure, my mind and body have found peace.

This verse from the 5th Raag of the Guru Granth Sahib highlights the transformative power of meditating on the Lord's Name (Naam Simran). It teaches that through sincere meditation, the accumulated sins of countless lifetimes are erased, leading to spiritual purification. As a result, both the mind and body are cleansed, bringing a deep sense of inner peace and tranquility. The verse reflects the Sikh belief that devotion to God purifies the soul and liberates it from the burdens of past karma and suffering.

Dhaekh Saroop Pooran Bhee Asa

Dharasan Bhaettath Outharee Bhukh

Gazing upon the Lord's form of perfect beauty, my hopes have been fulfilled

Attaining the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, my hunger has been appeased.

This verse from the 5th Raag of the Guru Granth Sahib expresses the fulfillment and contentment experienced by gazing upon the Lord's perfect, divine form. The speaker's deepest hopes are realized through this vision, known as Darshan, which brings immense spiritual satisfaction. The intense longing or "hunger" for union with God is fully appeased by this divine encounter, symbolizing the ultimate fulfillment of the soul's yearning for connection with the Divine. It underscores the Sikh belief that true contentment comes from experiencing God's presence.

Char Padharathh Asatt Meha Sidhh

Kamadhhaen Parajath Har Har Rukh

The four great blessings, the eight supernatural spiritual powers of the Siddhas

The wish-fulfilling Elysian cow, and the wish-fulfilling tree of life - All these come from the Lord, Har, Har.

This verse emphasizes that all spiritual and material blessings, including the four great gifts (char padarath) and the eight supernatural powers (asht siddhis) sought by spiritual masters, come from the Divine. It also references the wish-fulfilling cow (Kamadhenu) and the wish-fulfilling tree (Parijata), symbolizing the fulfillment of all desires. The verse teaches that true prosperity and blessings, whether worldly or spiritual, are granted by the Lord, Har Har, reinforcing the idea that everything is received through God's grace, rather than through individual effort or mystical powers.

Naanak Saran Gehee Sukh Sagar

Janam Maran Fir Garabh Na Dhhukh

O Nanak, holding tight to the Sanctuary of the Lord, the ocean of peace

You shall not suffer the pains of birth and death, or fall into the womb of reincarnation again.

By seeking refuge in God's sanctuary, described as the "ocean of peace," one is liberated from the cycle of birth and death. Addressing Guru Nanak, it assures that those who hold tight to the Divine will no longer experience the suffering of reincarnation or the pains of worldly existence. The verse highlights the Sikh belief in salvation through devotion to God, where surrendering to the Lord's protection leads to eternal peace and freedom from the endless cycle of rebirth.