Sikhism·Raag Bilaaval·Shabad 40
Verse 3 of 3

Everything Turns Green

ਵਣ ਤ੍ਰਿਣ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣ ਹਰਿਆ ਹੋਏ ਸਗਲੇ ਜੀਅ ਸਾਧਾਰਿਆ ॥
van tarin taribhavan hari-aa ho-ay saglay jee-a saaDhaari-aa.
The forests, meadows and the three worlds have blossomed forth in greenery; He gives His Support to all beings.
ਮਨ ਇਛੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਫਲ ਪਾਏ ਪੂਰਨ ਇਛ ਪੁਜਾਰਿਆ ॥੨॥੫॥੨੩॥
man ichhay naanak fal paa-ay pooran ichh pujaari-aa. ||2||5||23||
Nanak has obtained the fruits of his mind's desires; his desires are totally fulfilled. ||2||5||23||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Woods, fields and all three worlds have turned green, and every living thing is held and supported.

Nanak says: the wishes of my heart have borne fruit, and they rest now, fully met.

When the heart is at peace, the whole world looks greener.
The deeper layer

Van tarin tribhavan hari-aa — woods, meadows, the three worlds turn green; saglay jee-a saadhaari-aa — all beings supported. Man ichhay fal paa-ay — the heart's wishes bear fruit. Inner joy spills outward as a whole living world in bloom.

A Question to Sit With

What does the world look like to you on your happiest days?

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