Per Emily Dickinson, life is a cycle of separation followed by everlasting love life with marble tea ....
The grave my little cottage is, Where, keeping house for thee, I make my parlor orderly, And lay the marble tea,
For two divided, briefly, A cycle, it may be, Till everlasting life unite In strong society.
- Emily Dickinson
इथां मैं मुठड़ी जिन्द जान बलब ।ओतां ख़ुश वसदा मुलक अरब्ब ।
हर वेले यार दी तांघ लगी ।सुंजे सीने सिक दी सांग लगी ।
डुखी दिलड़ी दे हत्थ टांघ लगी ।थै मिल मिल सूल समोले सब ।
तती थी जोगन चौधार फिरां ।हन्द सिंध पंजाब ते माड़ फिरां ।
सुंज बार ते शहर बाज़ार फिरां ।मतां यार मिलम कही सांग सबब ।
जैं डेंह दा नेंह दे शीह फट्ट्या ।लगी नेश डुखादी ऐश घट्या ।
सब जोबन जोश खरोश हट्ट्या ।सुख सड़ गए मर गई तर्हा तरब ।
तोड़ धकड़े धोड़े खांदड़ी हां ।तैंडे नाम तों मुफ़त वकांदड़ी हां ।
तैंडी बांदियां दी मैं बांदड़ी हां ।है दर द्यां कुत्यां नाल अदब ।
वाह! सोहना ढोलन यार सजन ।वाह सांवल होत हजाज़ वतन ।
आ डेख फरीद दा बैत हज़न ।हम रोज़ अज़ल दी तांघ तलब ।
This is a kafi written by Ghulam Farid. I have tried to transcribe the recordings to get the lyrics; as much as possible I have tried to transcribe this to the original Multani (Siraiki).
Ishq anokhari peerh
seh seh sool andar de
nain vahaiyom neer
alare zakhm jigar de
birhoon bakhera sakht avaira
khesh kabila laayam jhera
maaryan maa pyoo veer
dushman lok shehar de
AVAIRA - Ill-tempered
taang avallari saang kulalari
jindri jalari dilari galari
tan man de vich teer
maare yaar hunar de
Ishq anokhari peerh
seh seh sool andar de
nain vahaiyom neer
alare zakhm jigar de
ghamze sehri ramzaan vairi
ankhiyan jaadu deed luteri
zulmi zulf zanjeer
pechee pech kehar de
preet punnal di sik pal pal di
maaruthal di ret azal di
dukh laawan tadbheed
jo sarde so karde
Ishq anokhari peerh
seh seh sool andar de
nain vahaiyom neer
alare zakhm jigar de
yaar fareed na payam phera
laya dardan dil vich dera
sar gayom sees sareer
nesaan dagh qabr de
इशक अनोखड़ी पीड़ ।सौ सौ सूल अन्दर दे ।
नैन वहायम नीर ।अल्लड़े ज़खम जिगर दे ।
बिरहों बखेड़ा सख़त आवैड़ा ।खवेश कबीला लाविम झेड़ा ।
मारग मा प्यु वीर ।दुसमन लोक शहर दे ।
तांग अवल्लड़ी सांग कलल्लड़ी ।जिन्दड़ी जलड़ी दिल्लड़ी गलड़ी ।
तन मन दे विच्च तीर ।मारे यार हुनर दे ।
तड़भीड़ s. f. -- تڙڀيڙ -- Dunning, importuning, distress, difficulty, want.
तुल नेहाली डेन डिखाली ।सबर आराम दी विसरिअम चाली ।
लूं लूं लक्ख लक्ख चीर ।कारी तेग़ तबर दे ।
यार फ़रीद न पायम फेरा ।लाया दरदां दिल विच्च देरा ।
सर ग्युम सीस सरीर ।नैसां दाग़ कबर दे ।
Walt Whitman's "To the Garden, the World," is a celebration of life, love, and the cyclical nature of existence. It explores themes of renewal, resurrection, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
In the poem, the speaker addresses "Potent mates, daughters, sons," referring to the diverse and vital individuals in the world. The speaker feels a deep connection to the world and its inhabitants, emphasizing the love and life found in their bodies. The phrase "after slumber" suggests a period of rest or dormancy, followed by a reawakening or rebirth.
The poem also touches upon the idea of time and the cycles of life, with the "revolving cycles" bringing about a sense of renewal and maturity. The speaker finds everything in the world beautiful and wondrous, including their own body and the mysterious "quivering fire" within them.
Ultimately, the poem conveys a sense of contentment with the present and a recognition of the eternal connection between the speaker and nature, symbolized by the presence of Eve, who can be seen as a symbol of life and companionship. The poem celebrates the continuous journey of existence and the profound joy found in being a part of the natural world.
To the garden, the world, anew ascending, Potent mates, daughters, sons, preluding, The love, the life of their bodies, meaning and being, Curious, here behold my resurrection, after slumber; The revolving cycles, in their wide sweep, have brought me again, Amorous, mature—all beautiful to me—all wondrous; My limbs, and the quivering fire that ever plays through them, for reasons, most wondrous; Existing, I peer and penetrate still, Content with the present—content with the past, By my side, or back of me, Eve following, Or in front, and I following her just the same.
Guru Nanak's Baba Jugta Jio
Concept Composition: 19006
New Raag
ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥
आसा महला १ ॥
Āsā mėhlā 1.
Aasaa, First Mehl:
ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਸਬਦੁ ਮਨੈ ਮਹਿ ਮੁੰਦ੍ਰਾ ਖਿੰਥਾ ਖਿਮਾ ਹਢਾਵਉ ॥
गुर का सबदु मनै महि मुंद्रा खिंथा खिमा हढावउ ॥
Gur kā sabaḏ manai mėh munḏrā kẖinthā kẖimā hadẖāva▫o.
Let the Word of the Guru's Shabad be the ear-rings in your mind, and wear the patched coat of tolerance.
ਜੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਕਰੈ ਭਲਾ ਕਰਿ ਮਾਨਉ ਸਹਜ ਜੋਗ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਵਉ ॥੧॥
जो किछु करै भला करि मानउ सहज जोग निधि पावउ ॥१॥
Jo kicẖẖ karai bẖalā kar mān▫o sahj jog niḏẖ pāva▫o. ||1||
Whatever the Lord does, look upon that as good; thus you shall obtain the treasure of Sehj Yoga. ||1||
ਬਾਬਾ ਜੁਗਤਾ ਜੀਉ ਜੁਗਹ ਜੁਗ ਜੋਗੀ ਪਰਮ ਤੰਤ ਮਹਿ ਜੋਗੰ ॥
बाबा जुगता जीउ जुगह जुग जोगी परम तंत महि जोगं ॥
Bābā jugṯā jī▫o jugah jug jogī param ṯanṯ mėh jogaʼn.
O father, the soul which is united in union as a Yogi, remains united in the supreme essence throughout the ages.
Kaho Nānak suṇ bẖarthar jogī pārbarahm liv ekaʼn. ||4||3||37||
Says Nanak, listen, O Bharthari Yogi: love only the Supreme Lord God. ||4||3||37||
I am participating in an event organized by Oneness USA at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Nov 23. The organizers requested me to sing Satgur Nanak Pargateya for a portion of the program, so I made a composition yesterday and recorded it. Bhai Gurdas' love for Guru Nanak shines through this one.
Sathguru Nanak pargateya miti dund jag chanan hoya
With the emergence of the true Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the light scattered all around.
Jiou(n) kar sooraj nikaliaa thaarae shhapae a(n)dhhaer paloaa
As if at the sun rise the stars disappeared and the darkness dispelled.
Si(n)gh bukae miragaavalee bha(n)nee jaaeae n dhheer dhharoaa
With the roar of the lion in the forest the flocks of escaping deer now cannot have endurance.
Everyhome has become a place of dharma where singing.
Baabae thaarae chaar chak na kha(n)dd prithhamee sachaa dtoaa
Baba liberated all four directions and nine divisions of earth.
Guramukh kal vich paragatt hoaa
Gurmukh (Guru Nanak) has emerged in this kaliyug, the dark age.
I am participating in an event organized by Oneness USA at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Nov 23. The organizers requested me to sing Satgur Nanak Pargateya for a portion of the program, so I made a composition yesterday and recorded myself practicing it (video below).
This is the 157th composition for this year; most of the compositions are that of or about Guru Nanak. Its been a wonderful year of singing!
Bhai Gurdas' love for Guru Nanak shines through this one.
Sathguru Nanak pargateya miti dund jag chanan hoya
With the emergence of the true Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the light scattered all around.
Jiou(n) kar sooraj nikaliaa thaarae shhapae a(n)dhhaer paloaa
As if at the sun rise the stars disappeared and the darkness dispelled.
Si(n)gh bukae miragaavalee bha(n)nee jaaeae n dhheer dhharoaa
With the roar of the lion in the forest the flocks of escaping deer now cannot have endurance.
Everyhome has become a place of dharma where singing.
Baabae thaarae chaar chak na kha(n)dd prithhamee sachaa dtoaa
Baba liberated all four directions and nine divisions of earth.
Guramukh kal vich paragatt hoaa
Gurmukh (Guru Nanak) has emerged in this kaliyug, the dark age.
In this shabad, Guru Gobind Singh gives the same message as Guru Nanak in Japji Sahib. The highest spirituality and the deepest self is not found by searching in the wilderness; it is found by perfecting one's mind. The one who win's their own mind, conquers the world. Lyrics and Translation of the Shabad are below. For a deeper dive into this shabad see A Deeper Dive into Guru Gobind Singh's 'Sanyasa'
This collaboration was done with the help of one of world's best fingerstyle guitarists Muriel Anderson. You can find Muriel's amazing music on youtube and iTunes. For more info visit her website https://www.murielanderson.com.
The shabad is sung in Raag Jansammohini which is similar to Kalavati but a "Re" is added in the Avroh. This tune was made immortal by the voice of Asha Bhosle and the composition of S. Mohinder in the movie Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai.
Video footage is from the day of the recording in Highland Studios in Santa Cruz in January 2018. The vocal recording is primarily from the one-take live recording of this shabad. The guitar track was re-mixed to conform to the new arrangement. Piano and some synths was added later in my home studio.
ਰਾਗ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਪਾਤਸਾਹੀ ੧੦ ॥
Raaga Raamkalee Paatasaahee 10 ॥
RAMKALI OF THE TENTH KING
ਰੇ ਮਨ ਐਸੋ ਕਰਿ ਸੰਨਿਆਸਾ ॥
Re Man Aaiso Kari Saanniaasaa:
O mind ! the asceticism be practised in this way :
ਬਨ ਸੇ ਸਦਨ ਸਬੈ ਕਰ ਸਮਝਹੁ ਮਨ ਹੀ ਮਾਹਿ ਉਦਾਸਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥Ban Se Sadan Sabai Kar Samajhahu Man Hee Maahi Audaasaa ॥1॥ Rahaau ॥
Consider your house as the forest and remain unattached within yourself…..Pause.
ਜਤ ਕੀ ਜਟਾ ਜੋਗ ਕੋ ਮਜਨੁ ਨੇਮ ਕੇ ਨਖੁਨ ਬਢਾਓ ॥
Jata Kee Jattaa Joga Ko Majanu Nema Ke Nakhuna Badhaao ॥
Consider continence as the matted hair, Yoga as the ablution and daily observances as your nails,
ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰੂ ਆਤਮ ਉਪਦੇਸਹੁ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਭੂਤ ਲਗਾਓ ॥੧॥
Giaan Guroo Aatama Aupadesahu Naam Bibhoota Lagaao ॥1॥
Consider the knowledge as the preceptor giving lessons to you and apply the Name of the Lord as ashes.1.
ਅਲਪ ਅਹਾਰ ਸੁਲਪ ਸੀ ਨਿੰਦ੍ਰਾ ਦਯਾ ਛਿਮਾ ਤਨ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ॥Alapa Ahaara Sulapa See Niaandaraa Dayaa Chhimaa Tan Pareeti ॥
Eat less and sleep less, cherish mercy and forgiveness
ਸੀਲ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਸਦਾ ਨਿਰਬਾਹਿਬੋ ਹ੍ਵੈਬੋ ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਣ ਅਤੀਤ ॥੨॥
Seela Saantokh Sadaa Nribaahibo Havaibo Triguna Ateet ॥2॥
Practise gentleness and contentment and remain free from three modes.2.
ਕਾਮ ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਹੰਕਾਰ ਲੋਭ ਹਠ ਮੋਹ ਨ ਮਨ ਮੋ ਲਯਾਵੈ ॥Kaam Karodha Haankaara Lobha Hattha Moha Na Man Mo Layaavai ॥
Keep your mind unattached from lust, anger, greed, insistence and infatuation,
ਤਬ ਹੀ ਆਤਮ ਤਤ ਕੋ ਦਰਸੈ ਪਰਮ ਪੁਰਖ ਕਹ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੩॥੧॥Taba Hee Aatama Tata Ko Darsai Parma Purkh Kaha Paavai ॥3॥1॥
Then you will visualize the supreme essence and realise the supreme Purusha.3.1.
I am participating in an event organized by Oneness USA at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Nov 23. The organizers requested me to sing Satgur Nanak Pargateya for a portion of the program, so I made a composition yesterday and recorded it. Bhai Gurdas' love for Guru Nanak shines through this one.
In this shabad, Guru Gobind Singh gives the same message as Guru Nanak in Japji Sahib. The highest spirituality and the deepest self is not found by searching in the wilderness; it is found by perfecting one's mind. The one who win's their own mind, conquers the world. Lyrics and Translation of the Shabad are below. For a deeper dive into this shabad see A Deeper Dive into Guru Gobind Singh's 'Sanyasa'
Singing oneness!