Ja Tu Mere Wal Hai - by Guru Arjan Dev Ji

"Ja Tu Mere Wal Hai" is a powerful and uplifting shabad by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru. It's a beautiful affirmation of faith and trust in the Divine. This shabad is found in the Guru Granth Sahib on Ang 1096.

Meaning in essence:

This shabad is a powerful expression of the security and contentment that come from complete trust in the Divine. Guru Arjan Dev Ji describes the state of bliss and fearlessness experienced when one surrenders to God's will.

Here are the key themes:

• Divine Protection: With God as the protector, there is nothing to fear, and all anxieties vanish.
• Abundance and Prosperity: The devotee experiences a sense of limitless abundance and prosperity, knowing that God provides for all their needs.
• Transformation of Relationships: Even enemies become friends when one is aligned with the Divine.
• Freedom from Karmic Accountability: Through God's grace and forgiveness, the devotee is liberated from the burden of past actions.
• Bliss and Fulfillment: Union with the Divine through the Guru brings profound joy, peace, and fulfillment.
• Effortless Success: All endeavors are successful and obstacles are removed when one is in harmony with God's will.

This shabad inspires Sikhs to cultivate unwavering faith in the Divine, surrendering their worries and anxieties to experience the boundless love and support that God offers.

Shabad:

ਜਾ ਤੂ ਮੇਰੈ ਵਲਿ ਹੈ ਤਾ ਕਿਆ ਮੁਹਛੰਦਾ ॥
जा तू मेरे वलि है ता किआ मुहछंदा ॥
Jaa too merai val hai thaa ki-aa muhchhandhaa ||
When You are on my side, Lord, what do I need to worry about?

ਤੁਧੁ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸਉਪਿਆ ਜਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਬੰਦਾ ॥
तुधु सभु किछु मैंनੂੰ सउपिआ जा तेरा बंदा ॥
Thudhh sabh kichh mainoo sa-upi-aa jaa teraa bandhaa ||
You have given me everything as your follower.

ਲਛਮੀ ਥੋਟਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਖਾਇ ਖਰਚਿ ਰਹੰਦਾ ॥
लछमी थोटि न आवई खाइ खरचि रहंदा ॥
Lachhmee thott n aavee khaae kharach rehandhaa ||
I don’t feel lack of money even after I eat and spend.

ਲਖ ਚਉਰਾਸੀਹ ਮੇਦਨੀ ਸਭ ਸੇਵ ਕਰੰਦਾ ॥
लख चउरासीह मेदनी सभ सेव करंदा ॥
Lakh ch-oraaseeh medhanee sabh sev karandhaa ||
He takes care of all 8.4 million life forms in this world

ਏਹਿ ਵੈਰੀ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਭਿ ਕੀਤੀਅਨ ਨਹੀ ਮੰਗਹਿ ਮੰਦਾ ॥
एहि वैरी मित्र सभि कीतीअन नही मंगहि मंदा ॥
Eh vairee mithr sabh keethee-an nahee mangehi mandhaa ||
I look upon all my enemies as friends, and don’t desire ill will towards them

ਲੇਖਾ ਕੋਈ ਨ ਪੁਛੀ ਜਾ ਹਰਿ ਬਖਸੰਦਾ ॥
लेखा कोई न पुछी जा हरि बखसन्दा ॥
Lekhaa koee n pushee jaa har bakhasandhaa ||
And when I die, I will not be called upon to answer for my deeds, if he forgives me.

ਅਨੰਦੁ ਭਇਆ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਮਿਲਿ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦਾ ॥
अनंदु भइआ सुखु पाइआ मिलि गुर गोविंदा ॥
Anandh bha-i-aa sukh paa-i-aa mil gur govindhaa ||
I feel happiness and contentment upon finding the true guru.

ਸਭੇ ਕਾਜ ਸਵਾਰੀਅਹਿ ¹ ਜਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੰਦਾ ॥੭॥
सभे काज सवारिअहि जा तुधु भावंदा ॥੭॥
Sabhay kaaj savaareeahi jaa thudhh bhaavandhaa ||7||
All of my work is done well if He wills so. ||7||