THE LIVING GURU (Guru Granth Sahib Ji)
Lately, Sikhs have faced many atrocities towards their Spiritual Guru (GGSJ). Why do the Sikhs treat Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with so much respect? Below is a shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji, which states the importance Guru Ji plays within the lives of Sikhs.
"Pothhee paramaesar kaa thhaan.
This Holy Book is the home of the Transcendent Lord God.
Saadhhasa(n)g gaavehi gun gobi(n)dh pooran breham giaan.
Whoever sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe (Guru Granth Sahib Ji) in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, has the perfect knowledge of God.
Saadhhik sidhh sagal mun lochehi biralae laagai dhhiaan.
The Siddhas and seekers and all the silent sages long for God (Guru Granth Sahib Ji), but those who meditate on Him are rare.
Jisehi kirapaal hoe maeraa suaamee pooran thaa kokaam.
Only to that person, unto whom my Lord (Guru Granth Sahib Ji) and Master is merciful - all his tasks are perfectly accomplished.
Jaa kai ridhai vasai bhai bha(n)jan this jaanai sagal jehaan ||
One whose heart is filled with the Lord (Guru Granth Sahib Ji), the Destroyer of fear, knows the whole world.
Khin pal bisar nehee maerae karathae eihu naanak maa(n)gai dhaan ||2||90||113||
May I never forget You God (Guru Granth Sahib Ji), even for an instant, O my Creator Lord; Nanak begs for this blessing."
This Shabad makes it clear in how important GGSJ is to the Sikhs. We treat Guru Ji as our living Guru, our spiritual guide, which unites us to Vaheguroo (God). No Sikh in the world, whether baptised (Amritdhaaree) or not can tolerate any form of disrespect towards GGSJ.
GGSJ is the embodiment of our Ten Masters/Gurus, (Dhasa Gurooaa Ki Dhayhee athe Joth) as mentioned in the ardaas (Sikh prayer). GGSJ is the light and soul of our Ten Gurus. GGSJ has the teachings to purify man kind, through spirituality and meditation. GGSJ purifies the mind and character of every single human being on the planet, if understood, lived and practiced. GGSJ is the complete way of living.
Our fifth Guru (Guru Arjun Dev Ji), slept on the floor, whilst GGSJ throned upon a manja (bed). Guru Ji understood the value of the ocean of spiritual wisdom (GGSJ). Sikhs have sacrificed their lives in the honour to protect our living Guru. The more we spiritually and physically serve our Guru, the more blessings we receive from Guru Ji.
NO SIKH CAN TOLERATE GGSJ EVEN BEING SLIGHTLY DISTESPECTED! We live and die by the teachings of our Guru!
Please read all of this perfect shabad below by Guru Arjun Dev Ji, which explains the importance our Guru plays within our lives.
"Sa(n)th janahu mil bhaaeeho sachaa naam samaal ||
Meet with the humble Saints, O Siblings of Destiny, and contemplate the True Name.
Thosaa ba(n)dhhahu jeea kaa aithhai outhhai naal ||
For the journey of the soul, gather those supplies which will go with you here and hereafter.
Gur poorae thae paaeeai apanee nadhar nihaal ||
These are obtained from the Perfect Guru, when God bestows His Glance of Grace.
Karam paraapath this hovai jis no haae dhaeiaal ||1||
Those unto whom He is Merciful, receive His Grace. ||1||
Maerae man gur jaevadd avar n koe ||
O my mind, there is no other as great as the Guru.
Dhoojaa thhaao n ko sujhai gur maelae sach soe ||1|| rehaao ||
I cannot imagine any other place. The Guru leads me to meet the True Lord. ||1||Pause||
Sagal padhaarathh this milae jin gur ddit(h)aa jaae ||
Those who go to see the Guru obtain all treasures.
Gur charanee jin man lagaa sae vaddabhaagee maae ||
Those whose minds are attached to the Guru's Feet are very fortunate, O my mother.
Gur dhaathaa samarathh gur gur sabh mehi rehiaa samaae ||
The Guru is the Giver, the Guru is All-powerful. The Guru is All-pervading, contained amongst all.
Gur paramaesar paarabreham gur ddubadhaa leae tharaae ||2||
The Guru is the Transcendent Lord, the Supreme Lord God. The Guru lifts up and saves those who are drowning. ||2||
Kith mukh gur saalaaheeai karan kaaran samarathh ||
How shall I praise the Guru, the All-powerful Cause of causes?
Sae mathhae nihachal rehae jin gur dhhaariaa hathh ||
Those, upon whose foreheads the Guru has placed His Hand, remain steady and stable.
Gur a(n)mrith naam peeaaliaa janam maran kaa pathh ||
The Guru has led me to drink in the Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of the Lord; He has released me from the cycle of birth and death.
Gur paramaesar saeviaa bhai bha(n)jan dhukh lathh
I serve the Guru, the Transcendent Lord, the Dispeller of fear; my suffering has been taken away.
Sathigur gehir gabheer hai sukh saagar aghakha(n)dd
The True Guru is the Deep and Profound Ocean of Peace, the Destroyer of sin.
Jin gur saeviaa aapanaa jamadhooth n laagai dda(n)dd ||
For those who serve their Guru, there is no punishment at the hands of the Messenger of Death.
Gur naal thul n lagee khoj ddit(h)aa brehama
There is none to compare with the Guru; I have searched and looked throughout the entire universe.
Naam nidhhaan sathigur dheeaa sukh naanak man mehi ma(n)dd
The True Guru has bestowed the Treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. O Nanak, the mind is filled with peace."
No Sikh can tolerate the beadbi (disrespect) of our Poora (perfect) Guru!
Vaheguroo!