Mauli Dharti Maulia Aakas - by Bhagat Kabir Ji

"Mauli Dharti Maulia Aakas" is a beautiful shabad by Bhagat Kabir Ji in Raag Basant, which appears in the Guru Granth Sahib on Ang 1191. It speaks about the all-pervading nature of the Divine and the equality of all beings.

Meaning in essence:

This shabad beautifully conveys the message that the Divine is present everywhere and in everything. Bhagat Kabir Ji emphasizes the value and sacredness of all creation, from the earth and sky to the scriptures of different religions. He reminds us that the Divine Light shines within each and every heart, regardless of one's background or beliefs.

The shabad also highlights the equality of all spiritual paths, recognizing the value of different practices and traditions. Ultimately, Bhagat Kabir Ji emphasizes that the Lord is the same for all, regardless of how one chooses to worship or connect with Him.

This shabad encourages us to see the Divine in all things and to recognize the interconnectedness of all beings. It promotes tolerance, respect, and understanding for different faiths and practices, reminding us that the ultimate goal of all spiritual paths is to connect with the one Divine source.

Shabad:

ਮਉਲੀ ਧਰਤੀ ਮਉਲਿਆ ਅਕਾਸੁ ॥
मउली धरती मउलिआ अकासु ॥
Maulee Dhartee Mauli-aa Aakaas ||
The earth is valuable, the sky is valuable.

ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਮਉਲਿਆ ਆਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸੁ ॥੧॥
घटि घटि मउलिआ आतम प्रगासु ॥੧॥
Ghat Ghat Mauli-aa Aatam Pragaas ||1||
The Divine Light illuminates each and every heart. ||1||

ਰਾਜਾ ਰਾਮੁ ਮਉਲਿਆ ਅਨਤ ਭਾਇ ॥
राजा रामु मउलिआ अनत भाइ ॥
Raajaa Raam Mauli-aa Anath Bhaa-ay ||
The Sovereign Lord, the Supreme King, is valuable, with infinite love.

ਜਹ ਦੇਖਉ ਤਹ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
जह देखउ तह रहिआ समाइ ॥੧॥ रहाउ ॥
Jah Dekho Thah Rahi-aa Samaa-ay ||1|| Rehaao ||
Wherever I look, I see Him permeating and pervading. ||1||Pause||

ਦੁਤੀਆ ਮਉਲੇ ਚਾਰਿ ਬੇਦ ॥
दुतीआ मउले चारि बेद ॥
Dhutee-aa Maulay Chaar Bedh ||
The four Vedas are valuable.

ਸਿੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਮਉਲੀ ਸਿਉ ਕਤੇਬ ॥੨॥
सिंम्रिति मउली सिउ कतेब ॥੨॥
Simrith Maulee Si-o Kathaeb ||2||
The Simritees and the Quran are valuable. ||2||

ਸੰਕਰੁ ਮਉਲਿਓ ਜੋਗ ਧਿਆਨ ॥
संकरु मउलिओ जोग धिआन ॥
Shankar Mauli-o Jog Dhi-aan ||
Shiva is valuable, and so is Yoga and meditation.

ਕਬੀਰ ਕੋ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸਭ ਸਮਾਨ ॥੩॥੧॥
कबीर को सुआमी सभ समान ॥੩॥੧॥
Kabeer Ko Suaamee Sabh Samaan ||3||1||
Says Kabeer, my Lord and Master is equal in all. ||3||1||