Separation and Surrender to the Divine

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਭਗਤ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਕੀ    ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ ਹਮ ਸਰਿ ਦੀਨੁ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਨ ਤੁਮ ਸਰਿ ਅਬ ਪਤੀਆਰੁ ਕਿਆ ਕੀਜੈ ॥ ਬਚਨੀ ਤੋਰ ਮੋਰ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ਜਨ ਕਉ ਪੂਰਨੁ ਦੀਜੈ ॥੧॥ ਹਉ ਬਲਿ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਉ ਰਮਈਆ ਕਾਰਨੇ ॥ ਕਾਰਨ ਕਵਨ ਅਬੋਲ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਬਹੁਤ ਜਨਮ ਬਿਛੁਰੇ ਥੇ ਮਾਧਉ ਇਹੁ ਜਨਮੁ ਤੁਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾਰੇ ਲੇਖੇ ॥ ਕਹਿ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਆਸ ਲਗਿ ਜੀਵਉ ਚਿਰ ਭਇਓ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਦੇਖੇ ॥੨॥੧॥ 📌 English Summary & TranslationMain ThemeThis hymn (Shabad) by Bhagat Ravidas Ji in Dhanaasaree Raag is a humble prayer and an expression of deep devotion and longing (Birha) for God (Akāl Purakh). Bhagat Ji highlights the ultimate mercy of the Divine contrasted with human helplessness, seeking pure faith and spiritual union.Verse-by-Verse TranslationVerse 1:There is none as forlorn/helpless as I am, and none as compassionate as You; what need is there to test my poverty now? O Lord, grant Your humble servant this total perfection—that my mind surrenders to and finds joy in Your Holy Word.Pause (Rahao):I am a sacrifice, dedicated forever to You, O Lord. Why are You silent towards me?Verse 2:For so many incarnations, I have been separated from You, O Lord; I dedicate this present life entirely to Your remembrance. Says Ravidas: I live only in the hope of Your Divine Union; it has been so long since I was blessed with the vision of Your Darshan.Key TakeawayA heartfelt prayer at the Divine Door, asking for absolute surrender, complete faith, and the blessed vision (Darshan) of God.