Mat Dekh Bhoola Visre Shabad Lyrics [extra Quality]
The Shabad begins with a hypothetical scenario: if one lived in a palace made of pearls, studded with gems, and fragranced with musk and sandalwood, would they still remember God? Guru Nanak Dev Ji answers with the recurring refrain: "Mat dekh bhoola visrai tera chit na aavai na-o"
: The shabad emphasizes that the only true anchor in a changing, illusory world is the remembrance of God. Without this connection, even a king is spiritually impoverished. Surrender and Humility mat dekh bhoola visre shabad lyrics
Likely meaning: a poetic injunction—“Don’t look at the forgotten” —usable as a refrain to evoke neglect, memory, or consolation, with multiple plausible readings depending on address and dialect. The Shabad begins with a hypothetical scenario: if
(spiritual powers) that can inflate the ego and lead one away from humble devotion. Spiritual Insight In Sikh theology, the human condition is not
Unlike sins committed with malicious intent, Guru Arjan Dev Ji uses the word Bhoola —one who has simply forgotten. In Sikh theology, the human condition is not one of "original sin" but of visar (forgetfulness of God). The Shabad argues that God should not judge the soul based on its amnesia but on His own nature, which is Gun (virtue/mercy).