Jap Ji Sahib English Translation, Meaning and Explanation - Nanak Naam - Satpal Singh

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language, and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In the first podcast, the translation and definition of the word "IK" is given as well as an explanation of the title of this composition. 

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this second podcast the translation and definition of the word "Oankaar" is given.

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this third podcast the translation and definition of the word "Satnam" is given. 

It covers concepts and gives examples from the following areas:  

- Moses enlightenment with the burning bush 

- Hidden meaning of Jaap Sahib 

- Spiritual definition of Gurmat and Manmat 

- Naam Simran and Mantar Jaap 

- Secret of the "Kirtan Kriya" practice in 3HO Kundalini Yoga

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Karta Purakh" is given. 

It covers the following concepts:  

- Occurrence of Karta Purukh in ancient historical scriptures 

- Suffering caused by duality 

- Blame & victimisation 

- Forgiving yourself 

- Overcoming regret & Self blame

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Nir Bhau" is given. 

It covers the following concepts:  

- What is fear 

- The function of fear in our lives 

- Fearlessness: Dealing with fear and being fearless 

- God vs Satan 

- Present moment awareness 

- Fear of death 

- Preparation for death 

- What is fear of God?

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Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Nir Vair" is given. 

It covers the following concepts:  

- Hatred is suffering 

- Dealing with conflict 

- Letting go of the 'victim' mindset  

- Forgiveness and emotional pain 

- What is true Jihad 

- Definition of Khalsa 

- Anger and revenge

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Akaal Moorat" is given. 

It covers the following concepts:  

- Immortality 

- Connecting with your undying true self 

- The nature of time 

- Jeevan Mukthi 

- How to transcend your temporary identity  

- Meditating on the edge of death 

- The trap of the Religious Ego 

- Jeevat Marrai - Being dead while alive

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Ajooni" and "Saibhang" is given. 

It covers the following concepts: 

- The illusion of your own birth 

- Your true origin 

- The universal message of Dharam 

- Why Dharam is important, why not just be a good person? 

- The significance of practice (Rehat Maryada)

Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar. 

In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Gur Prasad" is given. 

It covers the following concepts:  

- What is Guru 

- Does Guru have many forms 

- Why is Guru so important in Sikh spirituality

The first podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

Jap Aad Sach 

Jugaad Sach  

Hai Bhi Sach 

Nanak Hosee Bhi Sach

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Flaws in common spiritual practices 

- Fasting, Silence, Pilgrimages,

The words in this verse are: 

sochai soch na hova-ee jay sochee lakh vaar. 

chupai chup na hova-ee jay laa-ay rahaa liv taar. 

bhukhi-aa bhukh na utree jay bannaa puree-aa bhaar. 

sahas si-aanpaa lakh hohi ta ik na chalai naal. 

kiv sachi-aaraa ho-ee-ai kiv koorhai tutai paal. 

hukam rajaa-ee chalnaa naanak likhi-aa naal. ||1||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. 

This talk covers: 

- Destiny (Hukam) 

- Free will 

- Expectation - (minus) reality = Sadness (Dukh) or  Happiness (Sukh)  

The words in this verse are: 

hukmee hovan aakaar hukam na kahi-aa jaa-ee. 

hukmee hovan jee-a hukam milai vadi-aa-ee. 

hukmee utam neech hukam likh dukh sukh paa-ee-ah. 

iknaa hukmee bakhsees ik hukmee sadaa bhavaa-ee-ah. 

hukmai andar sabh ko baahar hukam na ko-ay. 

naanak hukmai jay bujhai ta ha-umai kahai na ko-ay. ||2||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Singing meditation 

- Using song to loose the ego   

The words in this verse are: 

gaavai ko taan hovai kisai taan. 

gaavai ko daat jaanai neesaan. 

gaavai ko gun vadi-aa-ee-aa chaar. 

gaavai ko vidi-aa vikham veechaar. 

gaavai ko saaj karay tan khayh. 

gaavai ko jee-a lai fir dayh. 

gaavai ko jaapai disai door. 

gaavai ko vaykhai haadraa hadoor. 

kathnaa kathee na aavai tot. 

kath kath kathee kotee kot kot. 

daydaa day laiday thak paahi. 

jugaa jugantar khaahee khaahi. 

hukmee hukam chalaa-ay raahu. 

naanak vigsai vayparvaahu. ||3||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.

This talk covers: 

- Practicing universal true love 

- What is Amrit Vela and why we need early morning meditation 

- Mukti (Moksha) liberation & enlightenment  

The words in this verse are: 

saachaa saahib saach naa-ay bhaakhi-aa bhaa-o apaar. 

aakhahi mangahi dahi dahi daat karay daataar. 

fayr ke agai rakhee-ai jit disai darbaar. 

muhou ke bolan bolee-ai jit sun Dharay pi-aar. 

amrit vaylaa sach naa-o vadi-aa-ee veechaar. 

karmee aavai kaprhaa nadree mokh du-aar. 

naanak ayvai jaanee-ai sabh aapay sachiaar. ||4||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.

This talk covers: 

- The Divine (God) is within you 

- What is Seva 

- Singing meditation 

- What does the Guru teach us? 

- Demi-Gods in Hindu Mythology (Devi's and Devtas).  

The words in this verse are:  

thaapi-aa na jaa-ay keetaa na ho-ay. 

aapay aap niranjan so-ay. 

jin sayvi-aa tin paa-i-aa maan. 

naanak gaavee-ai gunee niDhaan. 

gaavee-ai sunee-ai man rakhee-ai bhaa-o. 

dukh parhar sukh ghar lai jaa-ay. 

gurmukh naadaN gurmukh vaydaN gurmukh rahi-aa samaa-ee. 

gur eesar gur gorakh barmaa gur paarbatee maa-ee. 

jay ha-o jaanaa aakhaa naahee kahnaa kathan na jaa-ee. 

guraa ik dahi bujhaa-ee. sabhnaa jee-aa kaa ik daataa so mai visar na jaa-ee. ||5||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. 

This talk covers: 

- Internal pilgrimage 

- Gurmat vs Manmat 

- Gurmukh vs Manmukh 

- Who is a Sikh 

- What does the Guru teach us?  

The words in this verse are: 

tirath naavaa jay tis bhaavaa vin bhaanay ke naa-ay karee. 

jaytee sirath upaa-ee vaykhaa vin karmaa ke milai la-ee. 

mat vich ratan javaahar maanik jay ik gur kee sikh sunee. 

guraa ik dahi bujhaa-ee. sabhnaa jee-aa kaa ik daataa so mai visar na jaa-ee. ||6||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.

This talk covers: 

- Four Yugs in Hindu Mythology 

- Sat yug 

- Treta yug 

- Dvapar yug 

- Kal yug 

- What is Kaljug? 

- How can we escape Kaljug  

The words in this verse are: 

jay jug chaaray aarjaa hor dasoonee ho-ay. 

navaa khanda vich jaanee-ai naal chalai sabh ko-ay. 

changa naa-o rakhaa-ay kai jas keerat jag lay-ay. 

jay tis nadar na aavee ta vaat na puchhai kay. 

keetaa andar keet kar dosee dos Dharay. 

naanak nirgun gun karay gunvanti-aa gun day. 

tayhaa ko-ay na sujh-ee je tis gun ko-ay karay. ||7||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Fame & fortune (money wealth celebrity) 

- Virtues encouraged by society like reputation 

- Divine grace  

The words in this verse are: 

jay jug chaaray aarjaa hor dasoonee ho-ay. 

navaa khanda vich jaanee-ai naal chalai sabh ko-ay. 

changa naa-o rakhaa-ay kai jas keerat jag lay-ay. 

jay tis nadar na aavee ta vaat na puchhai kay. 

keetaa andar keet kar dosee dos Dharay. 

naanak nirgun gun karay gunvanti-aa gun day. 

tayhaa ko-ay na sujh-ee je tis gun ko-ay karay. ||7||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.

This talk covers: 

- Sound meditation 

- Listening meditation 

- The different forms of listening 

- Difference between Haumai (Identity) and Hunkar (Pride)  

The words in this verse are: 

suni-ai sidh peer sur naath. 

suni-ai dharat dhaval aakaas. 

suni-ai deep lo-a paataal. 

suni-ai pohi na sakai kaal. 

naanak bhagtaa sadaa vigaas. 

suni-ai dookh paap kaa naas. ||8||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Higher and lower worlds (Deep, Lok and Pataal) 

- Hindu cosmology 

- Death of the Ego 

- Ecstasy and Euphoria through meditation  

The words in this verse are: 

suni-ai sidh peer sur naath. 

suni-ai dharat dhaval aakaas. 

suni-ai deep lo-a paataal. 

suni-ai pohi na sakai kaal. 

naanak bhagtaa sadaa vigaas. 

suni-ai dookh paap kaa naas. ||8||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. 

This talk covers: 

- Hindu Deities 

- Futility of clearing your sins 

- What is true Yoga? 

- Hindu spiritual scriptures   

The words in this verse are: 

suni-ai eesar barmaa ind. 

suni-ai mukh saalaahan mand. 

suni-ai jog jugat tan bhayd. 

suni-ai saasat simrit vayd. 

naanak bhagtaa sadaa vigaas. 

suni-ai dookh paap kaa naas. 

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Charity and Contentment 

- Inner cleansing  

- Who is a real Giani (Wise person) 

- Where is heaven  

The words in this verse are: 

suni-ai sat santokh gi-aan. 

suni-ai athsath kaa isnaan. 

suni-ai parh parh paavahi maan. 

suni-ai laagai sahj Dhi-aan. 

naanak bhagtaa sadaa vigaas. 

suni-ai dookh paap kaa naas. ||10||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. 

This talk covers: 

- Five vices (Kam Krodh Lobh Moh Hankar) 

- Lust/Desires, Anger, Greed, Attachment, Self-identity 

- Habits  - Addictions   

The words in this verse are: 

suni-ai saraa gunaa kay gaah. 

suni-ai saykh peer paatisaah. 

suni-ai anDhay paavahi raahu. 

suni-ai haath hovai asgaahu. 

naanak bhagtaa sadaa vigaas. 

suni-ai dookh paap kaa naas. ||11||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Accepting and following the wisdom of the Guru 

- Transforming spiritual theory into practice 

- Naam, the awakened state of being  

The words in this verse are: 

mannay kee gat kahee na jaa-ay. 

jay ko kahai pichhai pachhutaa-ay. 

kaagad kalam na likhanhaar. 

mannay kaa bahi karan veechaar. 

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay. 

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay. ||12||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Four areas of our consciousness 

- Man = Mind which controls Will power, senses, desires, emotions 

- Budhi = Intelligence, reasoning & decisions 

- Surth/Chit = Awareness and Memory  (Present and past) 

- Ahunkaar/Mat = Self-identity and source of attachments  

The words in this verse are: 

mannai surat hovai man buDh. 

mannai sagal bhavan kee suDh. 

mannai muhi chotaa naa khaa-ay. 

mannai jam kai saath na jaa-ay. 

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay. 

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay. ||13||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Staying the spiritual path 

- Honour and glory 

- Grace and dignity  

The words in this verse are: 

mannai maarag thaak na paa-ay. 

mannai pat si-o pargat jaa-ay. 

mannai mag na chalai panth. 

mannai Dharam saytee san-banDh. 

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay. 

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay. ||14||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. 

This talk covers: 

- How to find liberation (Mukti, Mokhsha)  

The words in this verse are: 

mannai paavahi mokh du-aar. 

mannai parvaarai saaDhaar. 

mannai tarai taaray gur sikh. 

mannai naanak bhavahi na bhikh. 

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay. 

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay. ||15||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

The words in this verse are: 

panch parvaan panch parDhaan. 

panchay paavahi dargahi maan. 

panchay sohahi dar raajaan. 

panchaa kaa gur ayk Dhi-aan. 

jay ko kahai karai veechaar. 

kartay kai karnai naahee sumaar. 

Dhoul Dharam da-i-aa kaa poot. 

santokh thaap rakhi-aa jin soot. 

jay ko bujhai hovai sachiaar. 

Dhavlai upar kaytaa bhaar. 

Dhartee hor parai hor hor. 

tis tay bhaar talai kavan jor. 

jee-a jaat rangaa kay naav.

sabhnaa likhi-aa vurhee kalaam. 

ayhu laykhaa likh jaanai ko-ay. 

laykhaa likhi-aa kaytaa ho-ay. 

kaytaa taan su-aalihu roop. 

kaytee daat jaanai koun koot. 

keetaa pasaa-o ayko kavaa-o. 

tis tay ho-ay lakh daree-aa-o. 

kudrat kavan kahaa veechaar. 

vaari-aa na jaavaa ayk vaar. 

jo tuDh bhaavai saa-ee bhalee kaar. 

too sadaa salaamat nirankaar. ||16||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Oneness in all of creation 

- The ongoing story of life 

- The unknowable nature of the universe   

The words in this verse are: 

jee-a jaat rangaa kay naav. 

sabhnaa likhi-aa vurhee kalaam. 

ayhu laykhaa likh jaanai ko-ay. 

laykhaa likhi-aa kaytaa ho-ay. 

kaytaa taan su-aalihu roop. 

kaytee daat jaanai koun koot. 

keetaa pasaa-o ayko kavaa-o. 

tis tay ho-ay lakh daree-aa-o. 

kudrat kavan kahaa veechaar. 

vaari-aa na jaavaa ayk vaar. 

jo tuDh bhaavai saa-ee bhalee kaar. 

too sadaa salaamat nirankaar. ||16||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. 

 This talk covers: 

- From knowledge to Nirvana 

- Singing Gurbani is Naam Simran 

- Countless ways of worship 

- Are Sikhs Yogis?  

The words in this verse are: 

asaNkh jap asaNkh bhaa-o. 

asaNkh poojaa asaNkh tap taa-o. 

asaNkh garanth mukh vayd paath. 

asaNkh jog man rahahi udaas. 

asaNkh bhagat gun gi-aan veechaar. 

asaNkh satee asaNkh daataar. 

asaNkh soor muh bhakh saar. 

asaNkh mon liv laa-ay taar. 

kudrat kavan kahaa veechaar. 

vaari-aa na jaavaa ayk vaar. 

jo tuDh bhaavai saa-ee bhalee kaar. 

too sadaa salaamat nirankaar. ||17||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Who does the Guru call Moorakh (Foolish)? 

- Definition of Sin 

- Dictators and Murderers  

The words in this verse are: 

asaNkh moorakh anDh ghor. 

asaNkh chor haraamkhor. 

asaNkh amar kar jaahi jor. 

asaNkh galvadh hati-aa kamaahi. 

asaNkh paapee paap kar jaahi. 

asaNkh koorhi-aar koorhay firaahi. 

asaNkh malaychh mal bhakh khaahi. 

asaNkh nindak sir karahi bhaar. 

naanak neech kahai veechaar. 

vaari-aa na jaavaa ayk vaar. 

jo tuDh bhaavai saa-ee bhalee kaar. 

too sadaa salaamat nirankaar. ||18||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Infinity of creation 

- Power of words in praise 

- The words of destiny  

The words in this verse are: 

asaNkh naav asaNkh thaav. 

agamm agamm asaNkh lo-a. 

asaNkh kehahi sir bhaar ho-ay. 

akhree naam akhree saalaah. 

akhree gi-aan geet gun gaah. 

akhree likhan bolan baan. 

akhraa sir sanjog vakhaan. 

jin ayhi likhay tis sir naahi. 

jiv furmaa-ay tiv tiv paahi. 

jaytaa keetaa taytaa naa-o. 

vin naavai naahee ko thaa-o. 

kudrat kavan kahaa veechaar. 

vaari-aa na jaavaa ayk vaar. 

jo tuDh bhaavai saa-ee bhalee kaar. 

too sadaa salaamat nirankaar. ||19||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- What is Sin (Paap) 

- Paap in Sikhi 

- Definition of sin is Gurbani 

- Who is a sinner 

- Sin and virtue 

- Duality vs nonduality   

The words in this verse are: 

bharee-ai hath pair tan dayh. 

paanee Dhotai utras khayh. 

moot paleetee kaparh ho-ay. 

day saaboon la-ee-ai oh Dho-ay. 

bharee-ai mat paapaa kai sang. 

oh Dhopai naavai kai rang. 

punnee paapee aakhan naahi. 

kar kar karnaa likh lai jaahu. 

aapay beej aapay hee khaahu. 

naanak hukmee aavhu jaahu. ||20||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- You reap what you sow 

- Habits 

- Addictions 

- Temptation 

- Karma 

- Self-perception 

- How to meditate on naam  

The words in this verse are: 

bharee-ai hath pair tan dayh. 

paanee Dhotai utras khayh. 

moot paleetee kaparh ho-ay. 

day saaboon la-ee-ai oh Dho-ay. 

bharee-ai mat paapaa kai sang. 

oh Dhopai naavai kai rang. 

punnee paapee aakhan naahi. 

kar kar karnaa likh lai jaahu. 

aapay beej aapay hee khaahu. 

naanak hukmee aavhu jaahu. ||20||

Thanks for listening, we hope you're benefitting from Nanak Naam's podcasts.

Nanak Naam is all about simplifying the life changing wisdom of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and making it freely available to everyone through online videos, podcasts and courses.

Your donations help spread these teachings even further.

Please consider setting up a regular monthly donation by visiting www.nanaknaam.org/donate

 The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Real meaning of Amritsar 

- Spiritual gains 

- False perception of being spiritual 

- Meaning of Sat Chit Anand 

- Inner pilgrimage

The words in this verse are: 

tirath tap da-i-aa dat daan. 

jay ko paavai til kaa maan. 

suni-aa mani-aa man keetaa bhaa-o. 

antargat tirath mal naa-o. 

sabh gun tayray mai naahee ko-ay. 

vin gun keetay bhagat na ho-ay. 

su-asat aath banee barmaa-o. 

sat suhaan sadaa man chaa-o. 

kavan so vaylaa vakhat kavan kavan thit kavan vaar. 

kavan se rutee maahu kavan jit ho-aa aakaar. 

vayl na paa-ee-aa pandtee je hovai laykh puraan. 

vakhat na paa-i-o kaadee-aa je likhan laykh kuraan. 

thit vaar naa jogee jaanai rut maahu naa ko-ee. 

jaa kartaa sirthee ka-o saajay aapay jaanai so-ee. 

kiv kar aakhaa kiv saalaahee ki-o varnee kiv jaanaa. 

naanak aakhan sabh ko aakhai ik doo ik si-aanaa. 

vadaa saahib vadee naa-ee keetaa jaa kaa hovai. 

naanak jay ko aapou jaanai agai ga-i-aa na sohai. ||21||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- When was the universe created? 

- Creating theories from ancient Indian scriptures 

- Indian measures of time and dates  

The words in this verse are: 

tirath tap da-i-aa dat daan. 

jay ko paavai til kaa maan. 

suni-aa mani-aa man keetaa bhaa-o. 

antargat tirath mal naa-o. 

sabh gun tayray mai naahee ko-ay. 

vin gun keetay bhagat na ho-ay. 

su-asat aath banee barmaa-o. 

sat suhaan sadaa man chaa-o. 

kavan so vaylaa vakhat kavan kavan thit kavan vaar. 

kavan se rutee maahu kavan jit ho-aa aakaar. 

vayl na paa-ee-aa pandtee je hovai laykh puraan. 

vakhat na paa-i-o kaadee-aa je likhan laykh kuraan. 

thit vaar naa jogee jaanai rut maahu naa ko-ee. 

jaa kartaa sirthee ka-o saajay aapay jaanai so-ee. 

kiv kar aakhaa kiv saalaahee ki-o varnee kiv jaanaa. 

naanak aakhan sabh ko aakhai ik doo ik si-aanaa. 

vadaa saahib vadee naa-ee keetaa jaa kaa hovai. 

naanak jay ko aapou jaanai agai ga-i-aa na sohai. ||21||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Hindu mythology 

- Pataal & Lok 

- Higher & Lower realms 

- Heaven & hell 

- Hindu cosmology 

- Where Science ends, religion begins 

- Understanding Karma or Karam  

The words in this verse are: 

paataalaa paataal lakh aagaasaa aagaas. 

orhak orhak bhaal thakay vayd kahan ik vaat. 

sahas athaarah kahan kataybaa asuloo ik Dhaat. 

laykhaa ho-ay ta likee-ai laykhai ho-ay vinaas. 

naanak vadaa aakhee-ai aapay jaanai aap. ||22||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Praise and meditation 

- Steps to enlightenment 

- Merging into the Divine 

- Importance of Naam 

- Illusion of separation from God   

The words in this verse are: 

saalaahee saalaahi aytee surat na paa-ee-aa. 

nadee-aa atai vaah pavahi samund na jaanee-ahi. 

samund saah sultaan girhaa saytee maal Dhan. 

keerhee tul na hovnee jay tis manhu na veesrahi. ||23||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Purpose & the meaning of life. 

- Naam, the divine praise 

- How to see God within you  

The words in this verse are: 

ant na siftee kahan na ant. 

ant na karnai dayn na ant. 

ant na vaykhan sunan na ant. 

ant na jaapai ki-aa man mant. 

ant na jaapai keetaa aakaar. 

ant na jaapai paaraavaar. 

ant kaaran kaytay billaahi. 

taa kay ant na paa-ay jaahi. 

ayhu ant na jaanai ko-ay. 

bahutaa kahee-ai bahutaa ho-ay. 

vadaa saahib oochaa thaa-o. 

oochay upar oochaa naa-o. 

ayvad oochaa hovai ko-ay. 

tis oochay ka-o jaanai so-ay. 

jayvad aap jaanai aap aap. 

naanak nadree karmee daat. ||24||

The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  

This talk covers: 

- Desires stem from self-preservation 

- Unending search for truth 

- Unlimited nature of creation   

The words in this verse are: 

ant na siftee kahan na ant. 

ant na karnai dayn na ant. 

ant na vaykhan sunan na ant. 

ant na jaapai ki-aa man mant. 

ant na jaapai keetaa aakaar. 

ant na jaapai paaraavaar. 

ant kaaran kaytay billaahi. 

taa kay ant na paa-ay jaahi. 

ayhu ant na jaanai ko-ay. 

bahutaa kahee-ai bahutaa ho-ay. 

vadaa saahib oochaa thaa-o. 

oochay upar oochaa naa-o. 

ayvad oochaa hovai ko-ay. 

tis oochay ka-o jaanai so-ay. 

jayvad aap jaanai aap aap. 

naanak nadree karmee daat. ||24||

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The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. 

This talk covers: 

- Divine grace 

- Living in gratitude 

- Seeing life as a bountiful gift   

The words in this verse are: 

bahutaa karam likhi-aa naa jaa-ay. 

vadaa daataa til na tamaa-ay. 

kaytay mangahi joDh apaar. 

kayti-aa ganat nahee veechaar. 

kaytay khap tutahi vaykaar. 

kaytay lai lai mukar paahi. 

kaytay moorakh khaahee khaahi. 

kayti-aa dookh bhookh sad maar. 

ayhi bhe daat tayree daataar. 

band khalaasee bhaanai ho-ay. 

hor aakh na sakai ko-ay. 

jay ko khaa-ik aakhan paa-ay. 

oh jaanai jaytee-aa muhi khaa-ay. 

aapay jaanai aapay day-ay. 

aakhahi se bhe kay-ee kay-ay. 

jis no bakhsay sifat saalaah. 

naanak paatisaahee paatisaahu. ||25||