Sikhism·Raag Prabhaatee·Raag Parbhaatee, Shabad 17
Verse 3 of 6

Peace Too Great to Describe

ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਸਾਚੁ ਸੁਖੁ ਜਾ ਕਉ ਕਿਆ ਤਿਸੁ ਉਪਮਾ ਕਹੀਐ ॥
gur updays saach sukh jaa ka-o ki-aa tis upmaa kahee-ai.
Those who follow the Guru's Teachings find true peace - how can I even describe the glory of such a person?
ਲਾਲ ਜਵੇਹਰ ਰਤਨ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਖੋਜਤ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਲਹੀਐ ॥੨॥
laal javayhar ratan padaarath khojat gurmukh lahee-ai. ||2||
The Gurmukh seeks and finds the gems and jewels, diamonds, rubies and treasures. ||2||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Those who follow the Guru's teaching find true peace. How could I ever describe how great they are?

The one who turns toward the Guru searches and finds rubies, gems, jewels and treasures.

The deepest peace is almost too big for words, but you can feel it.
The deeper layer

Following the Guru's teaching brings a peace too big for words.

Gur updays saach sukh: the Guru's teaching brings true peace. Ki-aa tis upmaa kahee-ai: how could anyone even describe it? The peace is bigger than words. It is like trying to explain the taste of a mango to someone who has never had one.

Laal javayhar ratan padaarath: rubies, gems, jewels, and treasures. Khojat gurmukh lahee-ai: the one who turns toward the Guru searches and finds them. These are treasures inside. You cannot show them to anyone, but you can feel them.

A Question to Sit With

Have you ever felt something so good it was hard to put into words?

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