In the Sikh tradition, this shabad is often sung during Shabad Kirtan to ground the devotee. It teaches that:
The central theme of this Shabad is a plea to the Almighty to not let worldly temptations—such as grand palaces, beautiful surroundings, or miraculous powers—distract the mind from remembering the Divine Name (Naam). KhojGurbani Core Message: "Don't be dazzled, lest you become forgetful of the Self". The Struggle:
The shabad is a profound composition by Guru Nanak Dev Ji , the first Guru of Sikhism. It is found on Ang 14 of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the holy scripture of the Sikhs, within the Raag Sri .
कहै अरजनु भए किरपा, मूरखु मुगु धूर रा। री चिति आइओ आपनो सुआमी, ता तुलि मनु सीतल रा।।
The ultimate goal of a Sikh (Gurmukh) is to keep the Divine in their heart regardless of their external circumstances.
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