Raag Aasaa
Commentary

Raag Aasaa, Mehl 5 (Guru Arjan), Aasaavaree

Cherish one desire only — to meditate on the Guru; then doubts and the fear of death are dispelled, all subservience removed, and the soul comes home to its own self, its hunger appeased.

The Arc

The Pause (Pauri 0): one desire only — meditate on the Guru, and meet Him by grace. Pauri 1: doubts and the fear of death dispelled; all subservience removed. Pauri 2: with destiny, crossing the ocean of fire, the soul comes home, hunger appeased, absorbed in peace.

Key Vocabulary

  • one desire only: the scattered mind gathered to a single point
  • all subservience removed: the soul serving only the One, free of lesser bondage (Nirbhau)
  • the home of one's own self: the interior home (cf. B00C670)
  • hunger appeased: the restless thirst finally stilled (cf. B00C736)

Themes and Cross-Connections

"One desire only" is single-minded Naam. "All subservience removed" is freedom from every lesser master (Nirbhau, B00C746). The home of one's own self is the interior home (B00C670); "hunger appeased" stills the thirst of B00C736.

For Raag Aasaa

Aasaa's hope gathers the many wants into one and comes home: no fear, no subservience, the hunger appeased. The mood is focused and restful.


Last updated: 2026-06-28

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