Sikhism·Raag Bilaaval·Shabad 38
Verse 3 of 3

Reason to Celebrate

ਅਨਦੁ ਕਰਹੁ ਮਿਲਿ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਨਾਰੀ ॥
anad karahu mil sundar naaree.
Joining together, O beautiful soul-brides, celebrate and make merry.
ਗੁਰਿ ਨਾਨਕਿ ਮੇਰੀ ਪੈਜ ਸਵਾਰੀ ॥੨॥੩॥੨੧॥
gur naanak mayree paij savaaree. ||2||3||21||
Guru Nanak has saved my honor. ||2||3||21||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Gather together, everyone, and celebrate.

Nanak says: the Guru has kept my honor safe, so let there be joy.

When the Guru keeps you safe, that is cause to celebrate together.
The deeper layer

Anad karahu mil sundar naaree — literally, rejoice together, O beautiful soul-brides, the classic image of the awakened soul, here opened to everyone. Gur naanak mayree paij savaaree — the honor kept safe.

A Question to Sit With

What is a moment worth celebrating that you almost forgot to notice?

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