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Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji · Ang 441 · Raag Asa · Guru Amar Das Ji
Verified · BaniDBਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥
Man toon jot saroop hai aapanaa mool pachhaan.
Meaning
O my mind, you are an embodiment of the Divine Light — recognise your own origin.
ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨ, ਤੂੰ ਰੱਬੀ ਜੋਤ ਦਾ ਰੂਪ ਹੈਂ — ਆਪਣੇ ਮੂਲ ਨੂੰ ਪਛਾਣ।
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Scripture and scholarly translations come live from BaniDB; GurVichaar’s explanation layers are written and reviewed independently, and each shows its own status.
| # | Layer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Original Gurmukhi The verified BaniDB database (Khalis Foundation) | Live · BaniDB |
| 2 | Transliteration Roman script so anyone can read aloud | Live · BaniDB |
| 3 | Punjabi steeks Prof. Sahib Singh’s Darpan, Faridkot Teeka, Bhai Manmohan Singh | Live · BaniDB |
| 4 | English translations Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa, Bhai Manmohan Singh, BaniDB | Live · BaniDB |
| 5 | Context & background Raag, author, occasion, structure | Editorial |
| 6 | Important words Key Gurmukhi terms unpacked | Editorial |
| 7 | Meaning in modern life Plain-language explanation, example, practice, reflection | Editorial |
| 8 | Related Shabads Cross-links by theme | Editorial |
| 9 | Audio Live Kirtan, Mukhwak and Katha from SGPC; per-verse recitation where a licensed recording exists | Live · SGPC |
| 10 | Sources & attribution On every verse, always | Always |
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