The Closing Saloks, Mundaavanee & the Closing Salok (Mehl 5)
Three things on one plate, the Naam poured over them, and then a thank-you.
The Arc
Picture a plate set in front of you. On it lie three things: truth, contentment, and thinking deeply. Over them is poured the nectar of the Naam, which holds everyone up. Eat it, enjoy it, and you are carried across. Keep it in your heart every day. The dark ocean of the world is crossed by holding on to the One, and all of it is the One, spread out. Then comes a thank-you with empty hands: I did not see all You did for me. Mercy came on its own, and with the Naam, body and mind turn green like a watered plant. A garland of raags follows, many melodies on one thread. At the center, the opening line: on this plate lie truth, contentment and thinking deeply, and the nectar of the Naam that holds everyone up.
Key Vocabulary
thaal - a wide platter for serving a meal
santokh - contentment
veechaaro - thinking deeply
aDhaaro - support, what holds everything up
hari-aa - green, blossoming
Hukumnama
Subject: Truth, contentment and the Naam feed you Preview: A plate with three things on it, nectar poured over, a dark ocean crossed, a dry plant turning green.
Today: Picture a plate set in front of you. On it lie three things: truth, contentment, and thinking deeply. Over them is poured the nectar of the Naam, which holds everyone up. Eat it, enjoy it, and you are carried across. Keep it in your heart every day. The dark ocean of the world is crossed by holding on to the One, and all of it is the One, spread out. Then comes a thank-you with empty hands: I did not see all You did for me. Mercy came on its own, and with the Naam, body and mind turn green like a watered plant.
Truth, contentment, deep thinking and the Naam make one meal that carries you across.
For today: Say thank you today for one gift you never had to earn.
Three things on one plate, the Naam poured over them, and then a thank-you.
The Arc
Picture a plate set in front of you. On it lie three things: truth, contentment, and thinking deeply. Over them is poured the nectar of the Naam, which holds everyone up. Eat it, enjoy it, and you are carried across. Keep it in your heart every day. The dark ocean of the world is crossed by holding on to the One, and all of it is the One, spread out. Then comes a thank-you with empty hands: I did not see all You did for me. Mercy came on its own, and with the Naam, body and mind turn green like a watered plant. A garland of raags follows, many melodies on one thread. At the center, the opening line: on this plate lie truth, contentment and thinking deeply, and the nectar of the Naam that holds everyone up.
Key Vocabulary
Hukumnama
Subject: Truth, contentment and the Naam feed you Preview: A plate with three things on it, nectar poured over, a dark ocean crossed, a dry plant turning green.
Today: Picture a plate set in front of you. On it lie three things: truth, contentment, and thinking deeply. Over them is poured the nectar of the Naam, which holds everyone up. Eat it, enjoy it, and you are carried across. Keep it in your heart every day. The dark ocean of the world is crossed by holding on to the One, and all of it is the One, spread out. Then comes a thank-you with empty hands: I did not see all You did for me. Mercy came on its own, and with the Naam, body and mind turn green like a watered plant.
Truth, contentment, deep thinking and the Naam make one meal that carries you across.
For today: Say thank you today for one gift you never had to earn.