Sikhism·Raag Dhanaasaree·Shabad 58
Verse 1 of 4

Come Home in Peace

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
Dhanaasree mehlaa 5.
Dhanaasaree, Fifth Mehl:
ਜਿਨਿ ਤੁਮ ਭੇਜੇ ਤਿਨਹਿ ਬੁਲਾਏ ਸੁਖ ਸਹਜ ਸੇਤੀ ਘਰਿ ਆਉ ॥
jin tum bhayjay tineh bulaa-ay sukh sahj saytee ghar aa-o.
The One who sent you, has now recalled you; return to your home now in peace and pleasure.
ਅਨਦ ਮੰਗਲ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਉ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਰਾਜੁ ਕਮਾਉ ॥੧॥
anad mangal gun gaa-o sahj Dhun nihchal raaj kamaa-o. ||1||
In bliss and ecstasy, sing His Glorious Praises; by this celestial tune, you shall acquire your everlasting kingdom. ||1||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

The One who first sent you out has now called you back — so come home now, easy and at peace.

Sing of the wonders with joy, and let that steady, quiet music become a kingdom in you that never fades.

You are always welcome home, gently and in peace.
The deeper layer

Coming home to the One is meant to be easy and glad.

Jin tum bhayjay tineh bulaa-ay — the One who sent you out has now called you home. Sukh sahj saytee ghar aa-o — come home in peace and ease. Sahj means a calm, unhurried ease. Think of the end of a school trip, when the bus pulls in and your family is waiting. You do not have to earn that welcome. You just walk in.

The verse speaks of a nihchal raaj, a kingdom that never fades. That kingdom is inside you. It is the steadiness that grows when you sing the One's praises with joy.

A Question to Sit With

What place or moment makes you feel completely, safely at home?

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