DA-1: An Analysis Of Maaroo Mehla

Maaroo Mehla-1
In the previous shabad, Guru Ji advised us that we should realize that God has created this world by injecting it with the poison of ego, which impels the human beings towards all kinds of evil deeds and leads them into trouble. It is only when we reflect on the Guru’s word and utter God's Name with true love and devotion that we get rid of this poison and obtain the door of salvation and union with God. In this shabad, he again tells us, how the one who faithfully acts on the Guru’s advice, gets rid of all fears, and obtains salvation. He also shows us the way to approach God and ask Him for the guidance of the Guru and the right way to live our life.
First talking about the way to get rid of our fear including the fear of death,
Imagining himself to be a young bride, who has written a loving letter to her beloved spouse and is now looking forward to his arrival, Guru Ji says: “(O’ my friends), I have sent a letter of truth (about my intensity of love for Him and His Name, and) if I see (my) Beloved, I would embrace Him to my bosom. (But, a voice within me is saying to me): “O’ crest-fallen bride, standing there (in His wait), by following Guru’s advice, (you can) see Him with (your inner spiritual) eyes. (But O’ God, I realize that You) come to reside in one’s mind, only if it so pleases You, and it is only by Your grace that a person is blessed with the special glory of Your
He says: “(O’ my friends), if some one is roaming about hungry and thirsty (for worldly wealth), what can I ask that one to give (to me). I cannot think of any other (giver, except God) who is fully pervading in our mind and body. He who has created, Himself takes care (of His creatures, and He) Himself blesses (us) with the glory (of His Name).”(6)
Next describing some of the amazing and endearing qualities of that God, who as stated above is residing in each and every heart, Guru Ji says: “(O’ my friends), in the township of the body lives the King, who has a youthful body and like a child stages uniquely amazing plays. He is neither male, nor female, nor bird, but that eternal (God) is embodiment of wisdom. Whatever pleases Him, (that) happens; (therefore I say: “O’ God You are the provider of both wisdom and sweet temper to Your creatures, as if) You are the lamp, and You are the fragrance.”(7)
Concluding the shabad on the basis of his personal experience, Guru Ji says: “(O’ my friends), I have tasted the relish of listening to the (worldly) songs (and