ਤ੍ਰਿਤੀਆ (triteeaa)
Meaning: noun: third day of the lunar fortnight.
Quote:
ਤ੍ਰਿਤੀਆ ਤੀਨੇ ਸਮ ਕਰਿ ਲਿਆਵੈ॥ ਆਨਦ ਮੂਲ ਪਰਮ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਵੈ॥
triteeaa teene sam kar liaavai. aanad mool param pad paavai.
Message on the third day of the lunar fortnight: One who brings equilibrium among the three modes of Maya – attains the highest spiritual state, the source of divine bliss. – Bhagat Kabeer, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 343
Note the poetic appreciation: triteeaa and teene – both begin with ‘t’.
Message: Making a reference to the third day of the lunar fortnight, Bhagat Kabeer advises us to bring a balance in the three gunas (qualities or modes) which are believed to govern our worldly existence: sattva (purity, thought, goodness), rajas (passion, motion) and tamas (inertia, darkness).
In Indian philosophy, these are believed to be the mental tendencies that exist in all beings in various combinations and proportions. A person is classified as belonging to one of the three categories based on his or her predominant quality. Their influence on an individual is profound and the general characteristic of the person is determined by the relative strength of these qualities. In human beings none of the qualities are in perfect equilibrium.
Hence the advice — if we can bring a balance between these qualities, we can attain the highest state of spiritual harmony and bliss. This is a state where we shall forever be at peace with our fellow beings and ourselves. Such a state is developed with the association of the wise and devout. One is illumined within and without. One delights in spiritual peace and serenity forever.
If we ever want to achieve success and happiness we must live a life of balance, a life full of dedication and faith. – Anurag Prakash Ray
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Etymology:From Sanskrit triteey (third).
