Season 3 : Episode 2 - The meaning of the words Sat Nam and Sat Sri Akal, Shabad translations and more

This week we look at both the heritage and meaning of the words: Sat Nam and Sat Sri Akal. We remember the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Shabad Translation - Mithr Piaarae noo(n) This week's Shabad was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji and you can find the full In English the Shabad is translated as follows: mithr piaarae noo(n) haal mureedhaa dhaa kehinaa Please tell the dear friend - the Lord - the plight of his disciples. thudhh bin rog rajaaeeaa dhaa oudtan naag nivaasaa dhae hehinaa Without you the use of rich blankets is like a disease for us and the comfort of the house is like living with snakes. sool suraahee kha(n)jar piaalaa bi(n)g kasaaeeaaa(n) dhaa sehinaa Our water pitchers are like stakes of torture and our cups have edges like daggers. Your neglect is like the suffering of animals at the hands of butchers. yaararrae dhaa saanoo(n) saathhar cha(n)gaa bhat(h) khaerriaa dhaa rehinaa Our Beloved Lord's straw bed is more pleasing to us than living in costly furnace-like mansions. The Shabad featured was sung by Jagjit Singh. Resource Review We have found an excellent Sikh journal site called: SikhChic. www.Sikhchic.com In the final part of the programme, Inspirations... we return to the featured Shabad and this time it is sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.