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'''Salok Mardana''' ({{lang-pa|ਸਲੋਕ ਮਰਦਾਨਾ}}) are two [[Salok]]s, present in Sikh religious text and eternal guru [[Guru Granth Sahib]] on Ang 553.<ref>
[[File:Guru Nanak and Mardana visit Bhai Lalo.jpg|thumb|270x270px|Painting of Guru Nanak and Mardana from a Janamsakhi Manuscript]]
{{cite book |last=Singh|first=Harbans  |date=1986 |title=Degh, Tegh, Fateh: Socio-economic & Religio-political Fundamentals of Sikhism|url= |location= |publisher=Alam Publishing House |page=97 |isbn= |accessdate= }}</ref> The authorship of these Shaloks are controversial among different scholars. Mardana literally means manly or macho.
'''Salok Mardana''' ({{langx|pa|ਸਲੋਕ ਮਰਦਾਨਾ}}) are two [[Salok]]s, present in Sikh religious text and eternal guru [[Guru Granth Sahib]] on Ang 553.<ref>
{{cite book |last=Singh|first=Harbans  |date=1986 |title=Degh, Tegh, Fateh: Socio-economic & Religio-political Fundamentals of Sikhism|url= |location= |publisher=Alam Publishing House |page=97 |isbn= |accessdate= }}</ref> The authorship of these Shaloks are controversial among different scholars. Mardana literally means ''manly'' or ''macho''.
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==Authorship==
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Second Salok states:
Second Salok states:
Marḏānā 1:The human body is the vat, self-conceit is the wine, and desire is the company of drinking buddies. The cup of the mind's longing is overflowing with falsehood, and the Messenger of Death is the cup-bearer. Drinking in this wine, O Nanak, one takes on countless sins and corruptions. So make spiritual wisdom your molasses, the Praise of God your bread, and the Fear of God the meat you eat. O Nanak, this is the true food; let the True Name be your only Support. ||2||
Marḏānā 1:''The human body is the vat, self-conceit is the wine, and desire is the company of drinking buddies. The cup of the mind's longing is overflowing with falsehood, and the Messenger of Death is the cup-bearer. Drinking in this wine, O Nanak, one takes on countless sins and corruptions. So make spiritual wisdom your molasses, the Praise of God your bread, and the Fear of God the meat you eat. O Nanak, this is the true food; let the True Name be your only Support. ||2||''


Third Stanza of Second shalok states: If the human body is the vat, and self-realization is the wine, then a stream of Ambrosial Nectar is produced. Meeting with the Society of the Saints, the cup of the Lord's Love is filled with this Ambrosial Nectar; drinking it in, one's corruptions and sins are wiped away. ||3||
Third Stanza of Second shalok states: ''If the human body is the vat, and self-realization is the wine, then a stream of Ambrosial Nectar is produced. Meeting with the Society of the Saints, the cup of the Lord's Love is filled with this Ambrosial Nectar; drinking it in, one's corruptions and sins are wiped away. ||3||''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:02, 10 November 2024

Salok Mardana
ਸਲੋਕ ਮਰਦਾਨਾ
 
by Guru Nanak
Original titleSalok Mardana 1
First published inAdi Granth, 1604
CountryIndia
LanguageGurmukhi
Subject(s)Description on Mardana
Genre(s)Religion
MeterSalok
Lines3 Stanzas
Pages553
Preceded bySalok M3 (ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੩)
Followed byPauri and Salok M3 (ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੩)
Painting of Guru Nanak and Mardana from a Janamsakhi Manuscript

Salok Mardana (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) are two Saloks, present in Sikh religious text and eternal guru Guru Granth Sahib on Ang 553.[1] The authorship of these Shaloks are controversial among different scholars. Mardana literally means manly or macho. [2] Template:Guru Granth Sahib sidebar

Authorship[edit | edit source]

There are three major views regarding authorship of these Shaloks:

  • The Shalok was written by Guru Nanak in response to Bhai Mardana, on asking difference between Gurmukh and Manmukh.,[3] When he asked about Intoxication of Gurmukh and Manmukh.[4]
  • The Shalok was written by Bhai Mardana and sung by Nanak
  • The Shalok was written by Guru Nanak and Mardana title is given due to machismo nature of Shalok and have no relation with Bhai Mardana.

Although it is widely believed that these Shalok belong to Guru Nanak, as pen name Nanak is used in these Saloks.

Saloks[edit | edit source]

First Salok states: Shalok Mardana 1: The Dark Age of Kali Yuga is the vessel, filled with the wine of sexual desire; the mind is the drunkard. Anger is the cup, filled with emotional attachment, and egotism is the server. Drinking too much in the company of falsehood and greed, one is ruined. So let good deeds be your distillery, and Truth your molasses; in this way, make the most excellent wine of Truth. Make virtue your bread, good conduct the ghee, and modesty the meat to eat. As Gurmukh, these are obtained, O Nanak; partaking of them, one's sins depart.

Second Salok states: Marḏānā 1:The human body is the vat, self-conceit is the wine, and desire is the company of drinking buddies. The cup of the mind's longing is overflowing with falsehood, and the Messenger of Death is the cup-bearer. Drinking in this wine, O Nanak, one takes on countless sins and corruptions. So make spiritual wisdom your molasses, the Praise of God your bread, and the Fear of God the meat you eat. O Nanak, this is the true food; let the True Name be your only Support. ||2||

Third Stanza of Second shalok states: If the human body is the vat, and self-realization is the wine, then a stream of Ambrosial Nectar is produced. Meeting with the Society of the Saints, the cup of the Lord's Love is filled with this Ambrosial Nectar; drinking it in, one's corruptions and sins are wiped away. ||3||

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Singh, Harbans (1986). Degh, Tegh, Fateh: Socio-economic & Religio-political Fundamentals of Sikhism. Alam Publishing House. p. 97.
  2. Nabha, Kahn Singh. "Mardana". Gur Shabad Ratnakar Mahankosh (in Punjabi). Sudarshan Press. ਫ਼ਾ. [مردانہ] ਵਿ- ਮਰਦਾਨਹ. ਮਰਦਾਂ ਜੇਹਾ. "ਸੋਈ ਮਰਦ ਮਰਦ ਮਰਦਾਨਾ." (ਮਾਰੂ ਸੋਲਹੇ ਮਃ ੫) {{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ਇਸ ਸਲੋਕ ਮੈਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਮਰਦਾਨੇ ਕੇ ਪੂਛਨੇ ਸੇ ਤਿਸ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਤਾ ਅਰੁ ਮਨਮੁਖਤਾ ਕੀ ਮਦਰਾ ਕਾ ਰੂਪੁ ਬਰਨਨ ਕਰਤੇ ਹੈਂ ਔਰੁ ਦੋ ਪਰਕਾਰ ਕੀ ਮਦਿਰਾ ਮਨਮੁਖੋਂ ਕੀ ਔਰੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੋਂ ਕੀ ਕਹੀ ਹੈ॥ ਪ੍ਰਥਮ ਮਨਮੁਖੋਂ ਕੀ ਮਦਿਰਾ ਕਹਤੇ ਹੈਂ॥: Fareedkoti Teeka, Adi Granth
  4. Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1982). Indian classical music and Sikh kirtan. Oxford & IBH. p. 92.