Tu Thakur Tum Peh Ardas – Meditative Gurbani for Peace of Mind

What are the lyrics and meanings of Tu Thakur Tum Peh Ardas?

Introduction

This soothing Sikh Ardas, also known as Tu Thakur (or Tum Thakur Tum), is a Sikh Shabad found in the Sukhmani Sahib on page 268 of the Guru Granth Sahib (sacred Sikh Scriptures).

The Gurbani can be recited before and after eating.

The power and blessings in the chanting of Siri Guru Granth Sahib have been shared with us through the experience and knowledge of Yogi Bhajan.

He has explained how the inner sound current is tapped and how the chanting of Gurbani transforms the mind to give the experience of the Divine within oneself.

”Gurbani serves the purpose of spiritual soap and medicine for the diseased mind.” – Sant Harnam Singh Ji Rampur Khera Wale.

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Tu Thakur Tum Peh Ardas meditative Gurbani lyrics and translation:

”Tu Thaakur Tum Peh Ardas.”
You are our Master; to You, I offer this humble prayer.

 

”Jeeo Pind Sabh Tayree Raas.”
This soul and body are all Your Belonging.

 

”Thum Maath Pithaa Ham Baarik Thaerae.”
You are our mother and father; and we are your children.

”Tumaree Kirpaa Meh Sukh Ghanayrey.”
In Your Grace, we experience ultimate Peace!

 

”Koe N Jaanay Tumraa Unt.”
No one knows Your infinite vastness.

”Oochay Tey Oochaa Bhagavant.”
O Highest of the High, Most Generous God,

 

”Sagal Samagree Tumaray Soothr Dhaaree.”
The whole creation is strung on Your thread.

”Tum Tey Hoe So Aageyakaaree.”
That which has come from You is in Your will.

 

”Tumaree Gath Mith Tum Hee Jaanee.”
You alone know Your Existence and Vastness.

 

”Nanak Daas Sadhaa Kurbaanee.”
Nanak, Your slave, is forever surrendering to you.

 

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