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Sikhism – Japji 03
Identifier
017200
Type of Spiritual Experience
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A description of the experience
gaavai ko taan hovai kisai taan. gaavai ko daat jaanai neesaan.
Many sing of His power, who has that power.
Many sing of the Gift, who knows the sign.
gaavai ko gun vadi-aa-ee-aa chaar. gaavai ko vidi-aa vikham veechaar.
Many sing of virtues, praises and greatness.
Many sing of knowledge, wisdom and understanding.
gaavai ko saaj karay tan khayh. gaavai ko jee-a lai fir dayh.
Many sing about how He creates and destroys
Many sing about how He takes life and then restores it.
gaavai ko jaapai disai door. gaavai ko vaykhai haadraa hadoor.
Many sing, chant and see far
Many sing that He watches, is ever-present one-on-one.
kathnaa kathee na aavai tot. kath kath kathee kotee kot kot.
There is no shortage of those who preach and teach.
Millions upon millions offer millions of sermons and stories.
daydaa day laiday thak paahi. jugaa jugantar khaahee khaahi.
The Great Giver keeps on giving, the receivers grow weary of receiving.
Throughout the ages, the consumers keep on consuming.
hukmee hukam chalaa-ay raahu. naanak vigsai vayparvaahu.
The Commander, by His Command, leads us to walk on the Path.
O Nanak, only He blossoms forth, carefree and untroubled.