Possessing the beauty of celestial beings or the power of a great monarch. The Philosophical Core: Wealth vs. Devotion
Motee ta mandar oosareh ratnee ta heh jaraao. If my palace were made of pearls, and inlaid with precious gems; mat dekh bhoola visre shabad lyrics
The second line, "Mat ha-o vich aap bisthaar karda," asks for protection from the expansion of haumai (ego). Forgetting the divine Word is seen as the root cause of ego taking over one's consciousness. Possessing the beauty of celestial beings or the
In Stanza 3, the Guru says: "Chhaad siaanapi" (Renounce your cleverness). Often, spiritual seekers become proud of their meditation ( dhiaan ) or knowledge ( giaan ). Here, the devotee confesses, "I actually know nothing." This is the state of Bharam (illusion) being shattered. True prayer begins when you stop trying to impress God with your resume and simply beg for the path. If my palace were made of pearls, and
If you are recording this or writing it for a project, always cite the source as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 726 . The most common musical rendition is by Bhai Harjinder Singh (Sri Nagar Wale) in his album Shabad Gurbani .
This verse cautions against the ego and attachment that can come from spiritual achievements.
ਧਰਤੀ ਤ ਹੀਰੇ ਲਾਲ ਜੜਤੀ ਪਲਘਿ ਲਾਲ ਜੜਾਉ ॥ਮੋਹਣੀ ਮੁਖਿ ਮਣੀ ਸੋਹੈ ਕਰੇ ਰੰਗਿ ਪਸਾਉ ॥ਮਤੁ ਦੇਖਿ ਭੂਲਾ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਤੇਰਾ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਨਾਉ ॥੨॥