This is my humble attempt to understand Gurbani as per Satguru Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (SGGS). We all are trying to get peace, charhdi kala and happiness in our lives. I have put together a few lines from each Gurbani Shabads to understand Gurbani. Please read and ponder over the entire Shabads when you get a chance. This will also help to understand the concept of Naam. SGGS is the Treasure of Naam. Guru Sahib has taught us to always remember the existing of Waheguru within us (in our mind). Gurbani is written in divine poetry using many metaphors. Let us read, listen, sing, understand and act on Gurbani to become what Gurbani says.
Sikh Marg is a Sehij Marg. We need to practice the teachings of Gurbani and bring change in us by adopting the virtues of Waheguru. I am sure with our devotion, love and His/Her grace; Anand, peace, happiness, Charhdi kala and Bliss will be on our way.
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਨਾਮ ਰਿਦੈ ਵਸਾਈ
Gurmukh Bani Naam hai Naam ridai Vasai
Bani is the Naam, Devotee enshrines Bani in his/her heart.
Raag Sarang M4 p1239
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਇਸ ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਕਰਮਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਏ
Gurbani is jag meh chaanan karam vasai man aae.
Gurbani is the light to illuminate this world, by His/Her grace it abides within our mind.
Sree Raag M3 p67
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਬਣੀਐ
Satgur ki bani sat saroop hai Gurbani baneeaa.
Gurbani of the True Guru is the embodiment of Truth (Waheguru), become blissful by reading, listening, singing and acting on Gurbani.
Raag Gauree M4 p304
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਸਖੀ ਅਨੰਦ ਗਾਵੈ
Gurbani sakhee Annand gaavai. Saache sahib kai man bhavai
Those who sing praises of Waheguru with Gurbani in sangat they become blissful. Waheguru loves those soul brides.
Raag Aasaa M5 p396
ਰਤਨਾ ਰਤਨ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਬਹੁ ਸਾਗਰੁ ਭਰਿਆ ਰਾਮ
ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਲਾਗੇ ਤਿਨ ਹਥਿ ਚੜਿਆ ਰਾਮ
Ratna rattan padarth buh sagar bhariaa Raam
Bani Gurbani laage tin hath chariah Raam
Our body (ocean) is full of jewels (virtues)
Those who constantly remember and act on Gurbani they obtain Naam Rattan the priceless jewel Naam (virtues)
Raag Aasaa M 4 p442
ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਈਆ ਅੰਮਿਤਿ ਛਕਿ ਛਕੇ
Jinaa Gurbani man bhaieeaa amrit chhak chhake
Those who loves Gurbani from the heart they enjoy Amrit Ras, their mind is drenched with divine nectar Naam Ras.
Raag Aasaa M4 p449
ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਗੁਣ ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ
Jan Nanak bole gun bani Gurbani har naam smaiaa
Servant Nanak sings the praises of Waheguru with Gurbani and is absorbed in Naam.
Raag Gujri M 4 p493
ਹਰਿ ਜੀਉ ਸਚਾ ਸਚੁ ਹੈ ਸਚੀ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ
Har jeeau sacha sach hai sachee Gurbani
Waheguru is truest of the true, so true is Gurbani.
Raag Gujri M3 p515
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਗਾਵਹ ਭਾਈ
Gurbani gaaveh bhaiee
Sing Gurbani my brothers, sing the praises of Waheguru with Gurbani.
Raag Sorath M 5 p 628
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਤੇ ਹਰਿ ਮੰਨ ਵਸਾਏ
Gurbani te har Mann vasai
By reading, singing, listening and acting on Gurbani, Waheguru comes to dwell in mind.
Raag Dhanaasree M 3 p664
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਸੁਣਿ ਮੈਲ ਗਵਾਏ
Gurbani sun meaal gvaae
Listen and act on Gurbani to wash off your filth(vices)
Raag Dhanaasree M 3 p665
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਨਿਰਬਾਣੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਪਛਾਣਿਆ
Gurbani Nirbaan shabad Pashhania
Through Gurbani teachings understand and love desireless Waheguru
Raag Soohee M 1 p751
ਮੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਆਧਾਰ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਲਾਗਿ ਰਹਾਉ
Mai Gurbani Adhaar hai Gurbani Laag rahaau
I have the support of Gurbani and am always attached with Gurbani.
Raag Soohee M 1 p759
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਸਦ ਮੀਠੀ ਲਾਗੀ ਪਾਪ ਵਿਕਾਰ ਗਵਾਇਆ
Gurbani sad meethee laagi paap vikaar gvaia
Gurbani is always sweet and eradicates sins and vices by acting on Gurbani.
Raag Soohee M 4 p773
ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਾਰੇ।।
ਗੁਰੁ ਬਾਣੀ ਕਹੈ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ਪਰਤਖਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੇ
Bani Guru Guru hai Bani wich Bani Amrit saare
Gurbani kahe sewak jan manea partakh Guru Nistaare
Bani is Guru and Guru is Bani and within Bani is all divine nectar.
If a humble follower believes and act according to Gurbani, then the Guru in person emancipates him/her.
Raag Nat Narayan M 4 p 982
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਣੀ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਤੇਰੀ ।। ਸੁਣਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਪਰਮਗਤਿ ਮੇਰੀ।।
Amrit Bani har har teri. Sun sun hovai param gat meri
Waheguru, your bani is Amrit, hearing again and again I am elevated to higher consciousness.
Raag Majh M5 96
ਸਬਦੇ ਉਪਜੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਆਖਿ ਸੁਣਾਵਣਿਆ
Shabde upjai Amrit Bani Gurmukh aakh Sunavania
Amrit Bani emanates from the words in a shabad, when a Gurmukh speaks the others hear and enjoy.
Majh M 3 p125
ਜਪਿ ਮਨਿ ਮੇਰੇ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ
Jap man merea Gobind ki Bani
O my mind, read, listen, sing, contemplate and act on Gurbani.
Raag gauree M 5 p192
ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਬਾਣੀਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਹੈ ਤਿਸ ਜੇਵਡੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਇ
Waho Waho Bani nrankaar hai tis jewad our na koi
Waho Waho is the Bani the word of the formless Waheguru. There is no other as great as Him/Her.
Raag Gujree M 3 p515
ਇਕਾ ਬਾਣੀ ਇਕੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਇਕੋ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ
Eakaa Bani ek Gur ekoo Shabad Vichaar
Only one bani is our Guru. Contemplate on teachings of Bani.
Raag Sorath M3 p646
Author: Sadhu Singh Rikhiraj