ਵਿਗਾਸੁ (vigaas)
Meaning: noun: Blossoming or expanding with joy, spiritual rejoicing.
Quote:
ਨਾਨਕ ਭਗਤਾ ਸਦਾ ਵਿਗਾਸੁ॥ ਸੁਣਿਐ ਦੂਖ ਪਾਪ ਕਾ ਨਾਸੁ॥
naanak bhagtaa sadaa vigaas. suṇiai dookh paap kaa naas.
Nanak! The devotees are always filled with joy and spiritual bliss. Because by listening to the divine teaching of the Guru, all their sorrows and wrongdoings are overcome. – Guru Nanak Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 3
Message: Stanzas 8 to 11 are dedicated to the power of listening – i.e. to listen attentively, to study, understand, and take advice from it.
All four stanzas end with the above statement, which is their underlying message that the devotees who pay heed and grasp the essence of Gurbani’s teachings are forever in bloom, overflowing with spiritual joy and happiness. By emulating the way of life preached by Gurbani, they are enabled to overcome all their sorrows, grief and wickedness.
Etymology: From Sanskrit vikaas (expanding, flowering, growth) → Pali vikaas (opening, expansion).
