Nam Ki Badaee Day is the Shabad of Spiritual Illumination through the Grace of Guru Ram Das

Sikh Art by Sewa Singh

Written by Bhatt Mathura, this Shabad is a part of Bhatt Bani  (the hymns by the bards) in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, this Shabad is the Shabad of Spiritual Illumination through the Grace of Guru Ram Das. Untold blessing will flow to you. It invokes the greatness of Naam that was bestowed upon Guru Ram Das—the realization for which yogis, siddhas, sages and seekers may strive for lifetimes. Its vibration turns us away from spiritual striving and ego achievement and toward receptivity to Guru’s Grace, awakening Ātam Pragaas—the illumination of the Self. Meditate on this Shabad or recite it 11 times a day to experience this energy in your life.

Savaiye – Bhatt Mathura – Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji – Ang 1404

Jaa Ko Mun Dhhyaan Dhharai Firath Sagal Jug Kabahu K Kooo Paavai Aatham Pragaas Ko ||

Baedh Baanee Sehith Biranch Jas Gaavai Jaa Ko Siv Mun Gehi N Thajaath Kabilaas Kano ||

Jaa Ka Jogee Jathee Sidhh Saadhhik Anaek Thap Jattaa Joott Bhaekh Keeeae Firath Oudhaas Ko ||

So Thin Sathigur Sukh Bhaae Kirapaa Dhhaaree Jeea Naam Kee Baddaaee Dhee Gur Raamadhaas Ko ||5|

For His Sake, the silent sages meditated and focused their consciousness, wandering all the ages through; rarely, if ever, their souls were enlightened.

In the Hymns of the Vedas, Brahma sang His Praises; for His Sake, Shiva the silent sage held his place on the Kailaash Mountain.

For His Sake, the Yogis, celibates, Siddhas and seekers, the countless sects of fanatics with matted hair wear religious robes, wandering as detached renunciates.

That True Guru, by the Pleasure of His Will, showered His Mercy upon all beings, and blessed Guru Raam Daas with the Glorious Greatness of the Naam. ||5||

Listen to a Recitation of this Shabad by Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji

This post was drawn from the Psyche of the Golden Shield Volume 2: Shabads from the Siri Guru Granth Sahib compiled by Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa, PhD.