Guru's Instruction
(also know as Hukamnama)
Hukamnama' is a Persian word meaning a royal decree.
In the Sikh context this is considered the Guru's words of
wisdom for the day. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is opened randomly
to any page and the shabad on that page becomes the
day's Hukam (command). This practice dates back to the time
when Sri Guru Granth Sahib was first installed in the
Golden Temple in 1604
SHALOK, THIRD MEHL:
O man, you have been tormented by a nightmare, and you have passed your life in sleep. You did not wake to hear the Word of the True Guru’s Shabad; you have no inspiration within yourself. That body burns, which has no virtue, and which does not serve the Guru. I have seen that the world is burning, in egotism and the love of duality. O Nanak, those who seek the Guru’s Sanctuary are saved; within their minds, they meditate on the True Word of the Shabad. || 1 || THIRD MEHL: Attuned to the Word of the Shabad, the soul-bride is rid of egotism, and she is glorified. If she walks steadily in the way of His Will, then she is adorned with decorations. Her couch becomes beautiful, and she constantly enjoys her Husband Lord; she obtains the Lord as her Husband. The Lord does not die, and she never suffers pain; she is a happy soul-bride forever. O Nanak, the Lord God unites her with Himself; she enshrines love and affection for the Guru. || 2 || PAUREE: Those who conceal and deny their Guru, are the most evil people. O Dear Lord, let me not even see them; they are the worst sinners and murderers. They wander from house to house, with impure minds, like wicked, forsaken women. But by great good fortune, they may meet the Company of the Holy; as Gurmukhs, they are reformed. O Lord, please be kind and let me meet the True Guru; I am a sacrifice to the Guru. || 23 ||
Saturday, 14th Maagh (Samvat 539 Nanakshahi) (Page: 651)
WAHEGURU!
ALLAH MALIK!
Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM
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