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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2017 · 23 MIN

Sikh Cast Ep52 - “Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Delay not even a bit” (Sabad of the week)

from The Sikh Cast · host Sikh Research Institute

In this Sabad, the rain is a natural phenomenon and a metaphor for the Divine’s grace. The Guru pleads for the rain—symbolic of the Divine presence and love—to descend upon their scorched heart. The imagery of drought and rain echoes the spiritual thirst for the Beloved’s presence, where only the Divine can provide the refreshment and relief needed to sustain the spirit. The rain brings bliss, and with it, the mind becomes excited and fulfilled, illustrating the profound peace and joy experienced in the presence of the Divine. Featuring: Inni Kaur (⁠https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur⁠) Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://social.sikhri.org/sabad-of-the-week-42 Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Dela, not even a bit.Rain! O’ Beloved! Mind-support!So, the bliss occurs, and the mind remains excited forever.  1.  Reflect.O’ My Owner-Divine! I rely on You,Why forget me from Your mind?Female like, maiden-slave-like,No beauty without Husband-Divine.  1.When my Ruler-Divine heard my plea,Came immediately, bestowed Grace.Nanak says: My wedding-union occurred,Honor, beauty, good conduct, gifted.  2. Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Malar  |  Guru Granth Sahib 1267

In this Sabad, the rain is a natural phenomenon and a metaphor for the Divine’s grace. The Guru pleads for the rain—symbolic of the Divine presence and love—to descend upon their scorched heart. The imagery of drought and rain echoes the spiritual thirst for the Beloved’s presence, where only the Divine can provide the refreshment and relief needed to sustain the spirit. The rain brings bliss, and with it, the mind becomes excited and fulfilled, illustrating the profound peace and joy experienced in the presence of the Divine. Featuring: Inni Kaur (⁠https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur⁠) Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://social.sikhri.org/sabad-of-the-week-42 Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Dela, not even a bit.Rain! O’ Beloved! Mind-support!So, the bliss occurs, and the mind remains excited forever.  1.  Reflect.O’ My Owner-Divine! I rely on You,Why forget me from Your mind?Female like, maiden-slave-like,No beauty without Husband-Divine.  1.When my Ruler-Divine heard my plea,Came immediately, bestowed Grace.Nanak says: My wedding-union occurred,Honor, beauty, good conduct, gifted.  2. Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Malar  |  Guru Granth Sahib 1267

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