Gurbani Word Of The Day: sahaj

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Meaning: noun: A state of spiritual consciousness, where the mind is stabilized in perfect bliss and peace.

Quote:
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har chauth?ee laav ��man sahaj bhaiaa �har paaiaa �bal raam jeeu.
Let us humble before the Divine! In the fourth round (stage), a state of spiritual consciousness has welled up in the mind and I have found the Divine. – Guru Ram Das, Guru Granth Sahib, 774

Message: The fourth laav signals the attainment of spiritual union with the Divine. Through the light of divine consciousness, the devotee has met the Divine, who is sweet to both the body and mind. As the devotee lovingly focusses one�s consciousness on Him, one is pleasing to the Divine too.

As divinity resounds and resonates within the devotee, the mind�s desire to be one with the Divine is fulfilled. The human soul has fused with divine consciousness and it brings the mind to a peaceful and serene state. Experiencing the Divine as all pervading, within the body and without, life is lived without pretense.

As consciousness of the Divine is manifested in life, there is peace and serenity.�

Listen to the full hymn by Bhai Joginder Singh Riar:

Etymology: From Sanskrit sahajaa/sahajaata (born together) ? Pali sahaj (born at the same time, natural).