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iCA Gr iCA gur iCA aupdys]

guru guru eyko vys Anyk]1]

The third Shabad rejects all modes of rituals of Aarti. The entire universe is

doing Aarti. Instead of trays with lamps placed upon them with incense and other
offerings, the sky becomes a platter, the sun and the moon become lamps, stars

become pearls, the wind does the Chaur, and all vegetation becomes flowers. Loud

chanting of Mantras is replaced by the Anahad (unstruck) melody.

ggn mY Qwlu riv cMd dIpk bny qwirkw mMfl jnk moqI]
DUpu mlAwnlo pvxu cvro kry sgl bnrwie pUlMq joqI]1]

The fourth Shabad explains the importance of the divine Naam through which

the ill effects of suffering vanish.

kwim kroiD ngru bhu BirAw imil swDU KMfl KMfw hy]
pUrib ilKq ilKy guru pwieAw min hir ilv mMfl mMfw hy]1]

In the fifth Shabad Guru Arjan Sahib tells his Sikhs that this lifetime is

priceless and is diminishing day by day. We must avail ourselves of this

wonderful opportunity to serve others.

krau bynMqI suxhu myry mIqw sMq thl kI bylw]
eIhw Kwit clhu hir lwhw AwgY bsnu suhylw]1]

The message of Sohila Bani is to help us reflect and remember that our days are

numbered, and our lives are precious. It encourages us to ask: What did we do
today? Have we remembered Waheguru today? Have we gone to Sangat, had talks

with spiritual people? Have we loved and appreciated nature? Have we seen divine
in all humanity? Have we read Gurbani? Have we tried to see our wrongdoing and

make amends? Have we tried to transform our mind to become a Gurmukh in our

actions?

Guru Ji encourages us to recognize our purpose of life- which is to enlighten our
mind, connect with Gurbani, and do good deeds. Reciting Sohila daily is a beautiful

and blessed way of life. It keeps our thoughts in perspective no matter what

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