Word Of The Day: beraa

ਬੇੜਾ (beṛaa)
Meaning: noun: boat, raft.

Quote:
ਬੇੜਾ ਬੰਧਿ ਨ ਸਕਿਓ   ਬੰਧਨ ਕੀ ਵੇਲਾ॥ ਭਰਿ ਸਰਵਰੁ ਜਬ ਊਛਲੈ   ਤਬ ਤਰਣੁ ਦੁਹੇਲਾ॥
beṛaa baňdh na sakio baňdhan kee velaa. bhar sarvar jab oochhlai tab taraṇ duhelaa.
(O friend) You couldn’t make the raft when it was time to make it. Then when the ocean is full and overflowing, it will be difficult to cross it.
– Sheikh Fareed, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 794

Message: There is a saying, “Make hay while the sun shines.” Wise are those who live by this and prepare for the rainy day. We never know what will happen next and readiness is an asset. Similarly, our human life is a precious gift to bask in divine love and spread goodwill amongst people. However, caught up in the world and its snares, we do not perform the right actions at the right time.

If we don’t make the raft of divine love and virtue when it is the time to do so, then how are we going to face the dangers and perils of life? Life sometimes deals us with circumstances equivalent to tidal waves. We need to make the raft of divine wisdom, so that it will provide us the stability and courage to face the storm. We need to plant the seeds of right words, thoughts and actions to reap the fruits of love, peace and serenity.

can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
– Jimmy Ray Dean, an American singer, television host, actor and businessman, 1928 –2010

ਹੁਣਿ ਵਤੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਬੀਜਿਓ  ਅਗੈ ਭੁਖਾ ਕਿਆ ਖਾਏ ॥
Now, when it is the time to do so, one does not plant the seed of divine awareness, then what will the hungry soul eat in future?
– Guru Ram Das Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 450

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Etymology: : From Sanskrit beḍaa (boat)→ Prakrit beḍaa (boat) → Lahndi → Punjabi beṛaa (boat, raft).