Sikhism·Raag Maaroo·Shabad 40
Verse 1 of 5

The Egg of Doubt Bursts Open

ਮਾਰੂ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
maaroo mehlaa 5.
Maaroo, Fifth Mehl:
ਫੂਟੋ ਆਂਡਾ ਭਰਮ ਕਾ ਮਨਹਿ ਭਇਓ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ॥
footo aaNdaa bharam kaa maneh bha-i-o pargaas.
The egg of doubt has burst; my mind has been enlightened.
ਕਾਟੀ ਬੇਰੀ ਪਗਹ ਤੇ ਗੁਰਿ ਕੀਨੀ ਬੰਦਿ ਖਲਾਸੁ ॥੧॥
kaatee bayree pagah tay gur keenee band khalaas. ||1||
The Guru has shattered the shackles on my feet, and has set me free. ||1||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

The shell of doubt that wrapped my mind has cracked wide open, and light poured in.

The Guru cut the chains from my feet and set me free.

Doubt can crack open, and light can pour in.
The deeper layer

Footo aandaa bharam kaa — the egg of doubt bursts, and light fills the mind. The Guru cuts the chains from the feet, and the one who was held walks free.

A Question to Sit With

When did understanding something suddenly set you free?

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