By seeing the Divine Intelligence, one becomes bewildered and forgets all places. The Lord, the Supreme Being, who is the Guru, Himself gives the human body. By seeing the Divine Intelligence, one becomes bewildered and forgets all places.
. It challenges the listener to evaluate their priorities: are we getting lost in temporary distractions, or are we prioritizing our spiritual connection? For anyone seeking a reminder to stay grounded amidst the "glitter" of life, this Shabad provides an essential perspective on what truly lasts. with their English translation?
"Mat dekh bhoola visre, gun samhaal..." — Don't look at my forgetting; look at Your own goodness.
The shabad is a poignant expression of the poet's yearning for union with the divine. It is said that Bulleh Shah composed this shabad during a period of intense spiritual searching, when he was deeply troubled by the thought of separation from his beloved, which symbolized his longing for the ultimate union with God.
Bulleh Shah, a 18th-century Sufi saint from Punjab, was known for his profound spiritual experiences and his ability to express them through poetry and music. "Mat Dekh Bhoola Visre" is one of his most celebrated shabads, which has been interpreted and rendered by various artists over the years.
Even attaining supreme power or wealth is fleeting, described metaphorically as "a puff of wind," emphasizing that true strength comes from humility and devotion.
By seeing the Divine Intelligence, one becomes bewildered and forgets all places. The Lord, the Supreme Being, who is the Guru, Himself gives the human body. By seeing the Divine Intelligence, one becomes bewildered and forgets all places.
. It challenges the listener to evaluate their priorities: are we getting lost in temporary distractions, or are we prioritizing our spiritual connection? For anyone seeking a reminder to stay grounded amidst the "glitter" of life, this Shabad provides an essential perspective on what truly lasts. with their English translation?
"Mat dekh bhoola visre, gun samhaal..." — Don't look at my forgetting; look at Your own goodness.
The shabad is a poignant expression of the poet's yearning for union with the divine. It is said that Bulleh Shah composed this shabad during a period of intense spiritual searching, when he was deeply troubled by the thought of separation from his beloved, which symbolized his longing for the ultimate union with God.
Bulleh Shah, a 18th-century Sufi saint from Punjab, was known for his profound spiritual experiences and his ability to express them through poetry and music. "Mat Dekh Bhoola Visre" is one of his most celebrated shabads, which has been interpreted and rendered by various artists over the years.
Even attaining supreme power or wealth is fleeting, described metaphorically as "a puff of wind," emphasizing that true strength comes from humility and devotion.
