???? (sa?ka?)
Meaning: noun: Troubles, obstacles, miseries, distress.
Quote:
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japyau jinh arjun dev guroo�� phir sa?ka? jon garabh na aayau.
Whoever contemplated on the divine words of Guru Arjun didn�t face the miseries of the womb or reincarnation, again. -Bhatt Mathura, Guru Granth Sahib, 1409
Message: Bhatt Mathura and his companions wandered all around in the search of a true Guru. They knew this essential truth that without the Guru�s guidance no one can save us from negative influences of the world. This thought always troubled them.
Then, when they came to know that the Divine has revealed Himself through Guru Nanak and his successors, they came to the sanctuary of the Guru�s durbar. They joined the blessed congregation of the Guru and through the practice of the Guru�s teachings, overcame all their flaws and failings. They obtained spiritual peace and tranquility.
They are witness to this truth that whoever has faithfully accepted the words of the Guru and nurtured divine attributes, does not fall into the trap of any lure, fear, delusion and misery. The choice is ours if we too want to avail of this chance and set ourselves spiritually free, here and now.
Etymology: Origin obscure.
