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The '''''laava''''' (singular '''''laav''''') are the four [[hymn]]s of the ''[[Anand Karaj]]'' ([[Sikh]] [[wedding]] [[ceremony]]) which form the main part of this ceremony. The four hymns are from the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the Sikh holy scriptures and appear on pages 773 to 774 of the total of 1430.
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[[Image:Laava 1.jpg|thumb|350px|right|<center>'''Laava or "the Four rounds"'''<br><small>''photo thanks to Gurumustuk Singh www.mrSikhnet.com''</small></center>]]
 
The '''''laava''''' (singular '''''laav''''') are the four [[Shabad]]s (sacred hymns) of the ''[[Anand Karaj]]'' ([[Sikh]] [[Anand Karaj|wedding ceremony]]). They form the central part of the marriage ceremony. The "four rounds" ("char phaara") as they are sometimes called form a central part of this auspicious occasion.
 
These central [[Shabad]]s that are the  key element of the Sikh marriage ceremony are from the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the Sikh holy scriptures; they appear on [http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=773&english=t&id=33099#l33099 pages 773 to 774] of the total of 1430 page of the holy Granth. They are written by [[Guru Ram Das]], the fourth [[Sikh Guru]].
 
[[Guru Amar Das]], the third [[Sikh Guru]] tells us  on [http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=788&english=t&id=33639#l33639 page 788 of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib] about the meaning of marriage to a Sikh couple – Effectively, the Guru defines a Sikh marriage in these 2 lines:
 
'''''"They are not said to be husband and wife who merely sit together. Rather they alone are called husband and wife, who share one soul in two bodies."'''''
 
Thus the partnership of marriage is given a special meaning - '''a new dimension'''. For a union of marriage to be successful, the two personalities have to merge into one – a spiritual bonding through understanding and love.
 
The [[Guru]], through the four  laava, gives the [[Sikh]] couple further spiritual guidance for their  life together; a journey together towards liberation and union with God. The Guru tell the Sikhs of the four golden rules of married life. These rules start very clearly to define the path to be threaded together in this sacred union. The [[Shabad]]s inform us how the couple as a team has to first begin by following the path of righteousness and sinless-ness.
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNg4b5A5MA '''Listen & Read: Video with narrative of the Laava shabads with kirtan''']
 
==The Basic message==
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The primary golden rule of "blissful union" is to be truthful and sinless in ones conduct; first to each other and then to others. The following Laav then tells us how one should embrace closely the concept of truthfulness as they reject falsehood and then remove the attachment to "I". The Guru then instructs the couple to tread only on the path of [[Dharm]] and righteousness; to remember God through His Name - referred to as [[Naam]]. Recite His name and you will keep to the straight and narrow and temptation will diminish. The concept of "us", and of family and community and the concept of the family of human beings will become important to the elevated God fearing team.
 
In the second round, the Guru tells us to remove egotism ([[Humai]]) from within our minds. Remove the "I" from your mind and concentrate on "we" and "us". Then with fear of the Lord, remember Him and sing His praises. If you do this together, then the sound of God ("anhad shabad") will reverberate within the both of you in resonance.
 
In the third round, the Guru tell us that your minds will be filled with divine love and in the company of the  holy congregation  [[Sangat]], your destiny will be revealed before you. Finally, as [[Gurmukh]]s, the couple will find divine peace and you will have arrived to your final destination, with the Lord; He will dominate your mind and your domain; [[Naam]] will flow in your heart; you will have realised your destiny and obtain the ultimate "union of bliss" – absolute [[Anand]]; you will "have found the Eternal Lord God".


[[Guru Ram Das]] says on page 788 of the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] of the meaning of marriage to a Sikh couple: '''''"They are not said to be husband and wife who merely sit together. Rather they alone are called husband and wife, who have one soul in two bodies."''''' The four laava give the Sikh couple spiritual guidance for their life ahead. The Guru tells of the four stages of married life and the how the couple as a team have to first begin by following the path of righteousness and sinless-ness. Secondly to only have fear of the Lord and remove the ego within the souls; then to remember and sing the Lords name with the holy congregation. Finally, the couple will find divine peace; will accept the Will of the Lord and find unending happiness in the Lord.


==The Four Rounds==
==The Four Rounds==
[[Image:Laava 3.jpg|thumb|350px|left|The Laava - "Sikh Four rounds"]]


The main part of the [[Anand Karaj]] (Sikh Marriage Ceremony) is the reading and then the singing of each '''laav''' in turn. When the Laav is sung, the couple as a pair joint by a piece of cloth circle the [[SGGS]]. This has relevance to the occasion and should not be considered a ritual without meaning. When the couple circle the SGGS each time they are making a commitment to God with the Guru as their spiritual witness and support. And as one circles the Sri Guru Granth Sahib you are reminded that the Guru should be the center of your life, from which springs your spiritual leadership and understanding that you require for your soul's long journey across this 'world ocean'. The [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] is the spiritual center and the Sadh Sangat is your worldly (temporal) witness and support.  
The main part of the [[Anand Karaj]] (Sikh Marriage Ceremony) is the reading and then the singing of each '''laav''' in turn. When the Laav is sung, the couple as a pair, their wrists joined by a piece of cloth, circle the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]].  


The four nuptial rounds were written by [[Guru Ram Das]] for his own wedding. They explain the journey of the souls toward the Almighty. In them he tells us of the duties that a person undertaking a life of marriage should perform. In the first round, the Guru asks the partners to:
This has relevance to the occasion and should not be considered a ritual without meaning. When the couple circle the [[SGGS]] each time they are making a commitment to God with the Guru and the [[Sangat]] as their spiritual witness and support; the Guru is their "inner" witness of their mind and conciousness while the [[sangat]] is their "outer" or visible physical witness of this undertaking. Their union is a spiritual pact in addition to the legal and moral contract between two individuals.
 
And as one circles the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] they are reminded that the Guru should be the center of their life, from which springs their spiritual leadership and understanding that they require for your soul's long journey across this 'world ocean'. The [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] is your spiritual center and the [[Sadh Sangat]] is your worldly (temporal) witness and support. The Guru is your support within and the [[Sangat]] your support outside.
 
The four nuptial rounds were written by [[Guru Ram Das]] for his own wedding. They explain the journey of the souls toward the Almighty. In them he tells us of the duties that a person undertaking a life of marriage should perform. In the first round, the Guru asks the partners t


== Summary ==
=== Summary First Round ===
=== Summary First Round ===


* commit to righteousness.
* Commit to [[Dharam|righteousness]]. Always be Truthful and tread the path of [[Dharma]]
* renounce sinful actions.
* Renounce sinful actions. Never consider treading on the path of falsehood and deception.
* Remember, mediate and embrace [[Naam]].
* Remember, mediate and embrace God and recite His [[Naam]].
* Only by good fortune, is real peace obtained and Lord seems sweet to the mind.
* Only by good fortune, is real peace obtained and Lord seems sweet to the mind.
* Worship the one [[Waheguru]] and all your sins will vanish.
* Worship the one [[Waheguru]] and all your sins will vanish.
* With these principles on-board, together you begin the first stage of marriage.


=== Summary Second Round ===
=== Summary Second Round ===


In the second round, the Guru asks the partners to advance further towards meeting the True Guru - God:
In the second round, the Guru asks the partners to advance further towards meeting the True Guru - God, the spiritual destiny of all humans:


* The Lord leads you to meet the True Guru, the Primal Being - the enlightener
* The Guru leads you to meet the True Guru, the [[Ek Onkar|Primal Being]] - the enlightener
* have fear of fearless God and your ego will disappear
* Only have fear of [[Nirbhao|fearless God]] and no one else, live in [[hukam]];
* Sing God's praises and feel His presence before you.
* And thus all the filth of your own ego will disappear from your mind.
* God is everywhere, outside and within, sing in Joy
* with [[Nimrata|humility]] before the Lord, Sing His praises and feel His presence within you both.
* Perpetual bliss will gather and you will feel on top of the world;
* You will see God everywhere, deep within you and outside; always sing of Him in joy;
* In the second round, the divine music (Anhad-Shabad) will resound.


=== Summary Third Round ===
=== Summary Third Round ===


In the third round, the Guru says that the partners mind is filled with "Divine Love":
In the third round, the Guru says that the partners' minds are filled with "Divine Love":


* meeting the [[Sadh Sangat]] (Holy Congregation)  
* There is great anticipation and expectation in the minds of these cosmic  travellers;
* speak the Word of the Lord's [[Bani]].
* In the company of saintly people this mind is calmed down and settled.
* which is only obtained by good fortune
* Meeting the [[Sadh Sangat]] (Holy Congregation), which is only obtained by good fortune;
* Recite [[Gurbani]] and sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord
* [[Sahaj]] path is found. The Guru instructs that- Together speak the Word of the Lord's [[Bani|holy bani]],
* The [[Naam]] will vibrates and resounds within your heart
* Recite [[Gurbani]] and sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. The [[Naam]] will vibrates and resounds within your hearts;
* and you will know your future destiny.
* In this state of bliss your unique destiny will be realized as inscribed "upon your foreheads".
* Knowing your future destiny; divine love will be awakened within you.


=== Summary Fourth Round ===
=== Summary Fourth Round ===


In the final round, the [[Guru]] says that the partners mind become peaceful and they will have found the Lord:
In the final round, the [[Guru]] says that following these instructions, the partners' minds become peaceful and they will have found the Lord:


* God's Will seems sweet to these [[Gurmukh]]s.
* The Lord is found and calmness ([[sahaj]]) engulf your minds; deep peace dwells within.
* You will lovingly focus your consciousness on the Lord, day and night
* [[Hukam|God's Will]] seems sweet to these [[Gurmukh]]s - they will be perfectly happy and satisfied with their lives.  
* All your desires will be fulfilled
* You will lovingly focus your consciousness on the Lord, day and night.
* The Souls will blend with [[Waheguru]] and only [[Naam]] will occupy your heart.
* All your desires will be fulfilled; all your mind's desires will have born fruits - complete [[Santokh|contentment]] will be achieved.
* The Souls together will blend together and experience [[Waheguru]] and only the true [[Naam]] will occupy their hearts and minds.


==The Laava==
==The Laava==
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Soohee, Fourth Mehl:<br> <br>
Soohee, Fourth Mehl:<br> <br>


<big>ਹਰਿ ਪਹਿਲੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਪਰਵਿਰਤੀ ਕਰਮ ਦ੝ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਹਰਿ ਪਹਿਲੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਪਰਵਿਰਤੀ ਕਰਮ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
har pahilarhee laav parvirtee karam drirh-aa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
har pahilarhee laav parvirtee karam drirh-aa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
In the first round of the marriage ceremony, the Lord sets out His Instructions for performing the daily duties of married life. <br> <br>
In the first round of the marriage ceremony, the Lord sets out His Instructions for performing the daily duties of married life. <br> <br>


<big>ਬਾਣੀ ਬ੝ਰਹਮਾ ਵੇਦ੝ ਧਰਮ੝ ਦ੝ਰਿੜਹ੝ ਪਾਪ ਤਜਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਬਾਣੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਵੇਦੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਹੁ ਪਾਪ ਤਜਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
banee barahmaa vayd Dharam darirhHu paap tajaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
banee barahmaa vayd Dharam darirhHu paap tajaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
Instead of the hymns of the Vedas to Brahma, embrace the righteous conduct of Dharma, and renounce sinful actions. <br> <br>
Instead of the hymns of the Vedas to Brahma, embrace the righteous conduct of Dharma, and renounce sinful actions. <br> <br>


<big>ਧਰਮ੝ ਦ੝ਰਿੜਹ੝ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ੝ ਧਿਆਵਹ੝ ਸਿਮ੝ਰਿਤਿ ਨਾਮ੝ ਦ੝ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਧਰਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵਹੁ ਸਿਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ॥ </big><br>
Dharam darirhHu har naam Dhi-aavahu simrit naam drirh-aa-i-aa. <br>
Dharam darirhHu har naam Dhi-aavahu simrit naam drirh-aa-i-aa. <br>
Meditate on the Lord's Name; embrace and enshrine the contemplative remembrance of the Naam. <br> <br>
Meditate on the Lord's Name; embrace and enshrine the contemplative remembrance of the Naam. <br> <br>


<big>ਸਤਿਗ੝ਰ੝ ਗ੝ਰ੝ ਪੂਰਾ ਆਰਾਧਹ੝ ਸਭਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਪਾਪ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਆਰਾਧਹੁ ਸਭਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਪਾਪ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥ </big><br>
satgur gur pooraa aaraaDhahu sabh kilvikh paap gavaa-i-aa. <br>
satgur gur pooraa aaraaDhahu sabh kilvikh paap gavaa-i-aa. <br>
Worship and adore the Guru, the Perfect True Guru, and all your sins shall be dispelled. <br> <br>
Worship and adore the Guru, the Perfect True Guru, and all your sins shall be dispelled. <br> <br>


<big>ਸਹਜ ਅਨੰਦ੝ ਹੋਆ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਮਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਸਹਜ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਹੋਆ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਮਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ॥ </big><br>
sahj anand ho-aa vadbhaagee man har har meethaa laa-i-aa. <br>
sahj anand ho-aa vadbhaagee man har har meethaa laa-i-aa. <br>
By great good fortune, celestial bliss is attained, and the Lord, Har, Har, seems sweet to the mind. <br> <br>
By great good fortune, celestial bliss is attained, and the Lord, Har, Har, seems sweet to the mind. <br> <br>


<big>ਜਨ੝ ਕਹੈ  ਨਾਨਕ੝ ਲਾਵ  ਪਹਿਲੀ  ਆਰੰਭ੝ ਕਾਜ੝ ਰਚਾਇਆ  ॥੧॥ </big><br>
<big>ਜਨੁ ਕਹੈ  ਨਾਨਕੁ ਲਾਵ  ਪਹਿਲੀ  ਆਰੰਭੁ ਕਾਜੁ ਰਚਾਇਆ  ॥੧॥ </big><br>
jan kahai naanak laav pahilee aarambh kaaj rachaa-i-aa. ((1)) <br>
jan kahai naanak laav pahilee aarambh kaaj rachaa-i-aa. ((1)) <br>
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the first round of the marriage ceremony, the marriage ceremony has begun. ((1))}}
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the first round of the marriage ceremony, the marriage ceremony has begun. ((1))}}
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===Second Laav ===
===Second Laav ===


{{Quote|<big>ਹਰਿ ਦੂਜੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਸਤਿਗ੝ਰ੝ ਪ੝ਰਖ੝ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
{{Quote|<big>ਹਰਿ ਦੂਜੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
har doojrhee laav satgur purakh milaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
har doojrhee laav satgur purakh milaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
In the second round of the marriage ceremony, the Lord leads you to meet the True Guru, the Primal Being. <br> <br>
In the second round of the marriage ceremony, the Lord leads you to meet the True Guru, the Primal Being. <br> <br>


<big>ਨਿਰਭਉ ਭੈ ਮਨ੝ ਹੋਇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮੈਲ੝ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਨਿਰਭਉ ਭੈ ਮਨੁ ਹੋਇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮੈਲੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
nirbha-o bhai man ho-ay ha-umai mail gavaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
nirbha-o bhai man ho-ay ha-umai mail gavaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
With the Fear of God, the Fearless Lord in the mind, the filth of egotism is eradicated. <br> <br>
With the Fear of God, the Fearless Lord in the mind, the filth of egotism is eradicated. <br> <br>


<big>ਨਿਰਮਲ੝ ਭਉ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਗ੝ਣ ਗਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਵੇਖੈ ਰਾਮ੝ ਹਦੂਰੇ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਭਉ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਵੇਖੈ ਰਾਮੁ ਹਦੂਰੇ ॥ </big><br>
nirmal bha-o paa-i-aa har gun gaa-i-aa har vaykhai raam hadooray. <br>
nirmal bha-o paa-i-aa har gun gaa-i-aa har vaykhai raam hadooray. <br>
In the Fear of God, the Immaculate Lord, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and behold the Lord's Presence before you. <br> <br>
In the Fear of God, the Immaculate Lord, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and behold the Lord's Presence before you. <br> <br>


<big>ਹਰਿ ਆਤਮ ਰਾਮ੝ ਪਸਾਰਿਆ ਸ੝ਆਮੀ ਸਰਬ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰੇ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਹਰਿ ਆਤਮ ਰਾਮੁ ਪਸਾਰਿਆ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸਰਬ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰੇ ॥ </big><br>
har aatam raam pasaari-aa su-aamee sarab rahi-aa bharpooray. <br>
har aatam raam pasaari-aa su-aamee sarab rahi-aa bharpooray. <br>
The Lord, the Supreme Soul, is the Lord and Master of the Universe; He is pervading and permeating everywhere, fully filling all spaces. <br> <br>
The Lord, the Supreme Soul, is the Lord and Master of the Universe; He is pervading and permeating everywhere, fully filling all spaces. <br> <br>


<big>ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਪ੝ਰਭ੝ ਝਕੋ ਮਿਲਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਮੰਗਲ ਗਾਝ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਏਕੋ ਮਿਲਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਮੰਗਲ ਗਾਏ ॥ </big><br>
antar baahar har parabh ayko mil har jan mangal gaa-ay. <br>
antar baahar har parabh ayko mil har jan mangal gaa-ay. <br>
Deep within, and outside as well, there is only the One Lord God. Meeting together, the humble servants of the Lord sing the songs of joy. <br> <br>
Deep within, and outside as well, there is only the One Lord God. Meeting together, the humble servants of the Lord sing the songs of joy. <br> <br>


<big>ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੂਜੀ ਲਾਵ ਚਲਾਈ ਅਨਹਦ ਸਬਦ ਵਜਾਝ ॥੨॥ </big><br>
<big>ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੂਜੀ ਲਾਵ ਚਲਾਈ ਅਨਹਦ ਸਬਦ ਵਜਾਏ ॥੨॥ </big><br>
jan naanak doojee laav chalaa-ee anhad sabad vajaa-ay. ((2)) <br>
jan naanak doojee laav chalaa-ee anhad sabad vajaa-ay. ((2)) <br>
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the second round of the marriage ceremony, the unstruck sound current of the Shabad resounds. ((2))}}
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the second round of the marriage ceremony, the unstruck sound current of the Shabad resounds. ((2))}}
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In the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love. <br> <br>
In the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love. <br> <br>


<big>ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲ੝ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਵਡਭਾਗੀਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲੁ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਵਡਭਾਗੀਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
sant janaa har mayl har paa-i-aa vadbhaagee-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
sant janaa har mayl har paa-i-aa vadbhaagee-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
Meeting with the humble Saints of the Lord, I have found the Lord, by great good fortune. <br> <br>
Meeting with the humble Saints of the Lord, I have found the Lord, by great good fortune. <br> <br>


<big>ਨਿਰਮਲ੝ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਗ੝ਣ ਗਾਇਆ ਮ੝ਖਿ ਬੋਲੀ ਹਰਿ ਬਾਣੀ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇਆ ਮੁਖਿ ਬੋਲੀ ਹਰਿ ਬਾਣੀ ॥ </big><br>
nirmal har paa-i-aa har gun gaa-i-aa mukh bolee har banee. <br>
nirmal har paa-i-aa har gun gaa-i-aa mukh bolee har banee. <br>
I have found the Immaculate Lord, and I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. I speak the Word of the Lord's Bani. <br> <br>
I have found the Immaculate Lord, and I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. I speak the Word of the Lord's Bani. <br> <br>


<big>ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਕਥੀਝ ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਕਥੀਐ ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ॥ </big><br>
sant janaa vadbhaagee paa-i-aa har kathee-ai akath kahaanee. <br>
sant janaa vadbhaagee paa-i-aa har kathee-ai akath kahaanee. <br>
By great good fortune, I have found the humble Saints, and I speak the Unspoken Speech of the Lord. <br> <br>
By great good fortune, I have found the humble Saints, and I speak the Unspoken Speech of the Lord. <br> <br>


<big>ਹਿਰਦੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਧ੝ਨਿ ਉਪਜੀ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੀਝ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਭਾਗ੝ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਹਿਰਦੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਧੁਨਿ ਉਪਜੀ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਭਾਗੁ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
hirdai har har har Dhun upjee har japee-ai mastak bhaag jee-o. <br>
hirdai har har har Dhun upjee har japee-ai mastak bhaag jee-o. <br>
The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, Har, vibrates and resounds within my heart; meditating on the Lord, I have realized the destiny inscribed upon my forehead. <br> <br>
The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, Har, vibrates and resounds within my heart; meditating on the Lord, I have realized the destiny inscribed upon my forehead. <br> <br>


<big>ਜਨ੝ ਨਾਨਕ੝ ਬੋਲੇ ਤੀਜੀ ਲਾਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਮਨਿ ਬੈਰਾਗ੝ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥ </big><br>
<big>ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਤੀਜੀ ਲਾਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਮਨਿ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥ </big><br>
jan naanak bolay teejee laavai har upjai man bairaag jee-o. ((3)) <br>
jan naanak bolay teejee laavai har upjai man bairaag jee-o. ((3)) <br>
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love for the Lord. ((3))}}
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love for the Lord. ((3))}}
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===Fourth and Final Laav ===
===Fourth and Final Laav ===


{{Quote|<big>ਹਰਿ ਚਉਥੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਮਨਿ ਸਹਜ੝ ਭਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
{{Quote|<big>ਹਰਿ ਚਉਥੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਮਨਿ ਸਹਜੁ ਭਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
har cha-utharhee laav man sahj bha-i-aa har paa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
har cha-utharhee laav man sahj bha-i-aa har paa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
In the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, my mind has become peaceful; I have found the Lord. <br> <br>
In the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, my mind has become peaceful; I have found the Lord. <br> <br>


<big>ਗ੝ਰਮ੝ਖਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਸ੝ਭਾਇ ਹਰਿ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਹਰਿ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ </big><br>
gurmukh mili-aa subhaa-ay har man tan meethaa laa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
gurmukh mili-aa subhaa-ay har man tan meethaa laa-i-aa bal raam jee-o. <br>
As Gurmukh, I have met Him, with intuitive ease; the Lord seems so sweet to my mind and body. <br> <br>
As Gurmukh, I have met Him, with intuitive ease; the Lord seems so sweet to my mind and body. <br> <br>


<big>ਹਰਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੝ਰਭ ਭਾਇਆ ਅਨਦਿਨ੝ ਹਰਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥  </big><br>
<big>ਹਰਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਾਇਆ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥  </big><br>
har meethaa laa-i-aa mayray parabh bhaa-i-aa an-din har liv laa-ee. <br>
har meethaa laa-i-aa mayray parabh bhaa-i-aa an-din har liv laa-ee. <br>
The Lord seems so sweet; I am pleasing to my God. Night and day, I lovingly focus my consciousness on the Lord. <br> <br>
The Lord seems so sweet; I am pleasing to my God. Night and day, I lovingly focus my consciousness on the Lord. <br> <br>


<big>ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲ੝ ਪਾਇਆ ਸ੝ਆਮੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ॥ </big><br>
<big>ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ॥ </big><br>
man chindi-aa fal paa-i-aa su-aamee har naam vajee vaaDhaa-ee. <br>
man chindi-aa fal paa-i-aa su-aamee har naam vajee vaaDhaa-ee. <br>
I have obtained my Lord and Master, the fruit of my mind's desires. The Lord's Name resounds and resonates. <br> <br>
I have obtained my Lord and Master, the fruit of my mind's desires. The Lord's Name resounds and resonates. <br> <br>


<big>ਹਰਿ ਪ੝ਰਭਿ ਠਾਕ੝ਰਿ ਕਾਜ੝ ਰਚਾਇਆ ਧਨ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਿਗਾਸੀ ॥  </big><br>
<big>ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਠਾਕੁਰਿ ਕਾਜੁ ਰਚਾਇਆ ਧਨ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਿਗਾਸੀ ॥  </big><br>
har parabh thaakur kaaj rachaa-i-aa Dhan hirdai naam vigaasee. <br>
har parabh thaakur kaaj rachaa-i-aa Dhan hirdai naam vigaasee. <br>
The Lord God, my Lord and Master, blends with His bride, and her heart blossoms forth in the Naam. <br> <br>
The Lord God, my Lord and Master, blends with His bride, and her heart blossoms forth in the Naam. <br> <br>


<big>ਜਨ੝ ਨਾਨਕ੝ ਬੋਲੇ ਚਉਥੀ ਲਾਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪ੝ਰਭ੝ ਅਵਿਨਾਸੀ ॥੪॥੨॥ </big><br>
<big>ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਚਉਥੀ ਲਾਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਵਿਨਾਸੀ ॥੪॥੨॥ </big><br>
jan naanak bolay cha-uthee laavai har paa-i-aa parabh avinaasee. ((4)(2)) <br>
jan naanak bolay cha-uthee laavai har paa-i-aa parabh avinaasee. ((4)(2)) <br>
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, we have found the Eternal Lord God. ((4)(2))}}
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, we have found the Eternal Lord God. ((4)(2))}}


==Other Wedding Shabads ==
==Other Wedding Shabads ==
===Keethaa lorreeai kam so har pehi aakheeai===
===Keethaa lorreeai kam===
This Shabad is by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Siree Raag: '''Keethaa lorreeai kam so har pehi aakheeai'''
 
'''Keethaa lorreeai kam so har pehi aakheeai''' - This Shabad is by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Siree Raag:


{{Quotation|<big>ਪਉੜੀ ॥
{{Quotation|<big>ਪਉੜੀ ॥
ਕੀਤਾ ਲੋੜੀਝ ਕੰਮ੝ ਸ੝ ਹਰਿ ਪਹਿ ਆਖੀਝ ॥
ਕੀਤਾ ਲੋੜੀਐ ਕੰਮੁ ਸੁ ਹਰਿ ਪਹਿ ਆਖੀਐ ॥
ਕਾਰਜ੝ ਦੇਇ ਸਵਾਰਿ ਸਤਿਗ੝ਰ ਸਚ੝ ਸਾਖੀਝ ॥
ਕਾਰਜੁ ਦੇਇ ਸਵਾਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਚੁ ਸਾਖੀਐ ॥
ਸੰਤਾ ਸੰਗਿ ਨਿਧਾਨ੝ ਅੰਮ੝ਰਿਤ੝ ਚਾਖੀਝ ॥
ਸੰਤਾ ਸੰਗਿ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਚਾਖੀਐ ॥
ਭੈ ਭੰਜਨ ਮਿਹਰਵਾਨ ਦਾਸ ਕੀ ਰਾਖੀਝ ॥
ਭੈ ਭੰਜਨ ਮਿਹਰਵਾਨ ਦਾਸ ਕੀ ਰਾਖੀਐ ॥
ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗ੝ਣ ਗਾਇ ਅਲਖ੝ ਪ੝ਰਭ੝ ਲਾਖੀਝ ॥20॥</big><br><br>
ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਅਲਖੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਲਾਖੀਐ ॥20॥</big><br><br>




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This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Raamkalee: '''palai thaiddai laagee'''
This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Raamkalee: '''palai thaiddai laagee'''


{{Quotation|<big>ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ 5 ॥ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀ ਮੈ ਹਭ ਵਞਾਈ ਛੋੜਿਆ ਹਭ੝ ਕਿਝ੝ ਤਿਆਗੀ ॥ ਹਭੇ ਸਾਕ ਕੂੜਾਵੇ ਡਿਠੇ ਤਉ ਪਲੈ ਤੈਡੈ ਲਾਗੀ ॥1॥</big><br><br>
{{Quotation|<big>ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ 5 ॥ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀ ਮੈ ਹਭ ਵਞਾਈ ਛੋੜਿਆ ਹਭੁ ਕਿਝੁ ਤਿਆਗੀ ॥ ਹਭੇ ਸਾਕ ਕੂੜਾਵੇ ਡਿਠੇ ਤਉ ਪਲੈ ਤੈਡੈ ਲਾਗੀ ॥1॥</big><br><br>
  salok ma 5॥ ousathath ni(n)dhaa naanak jee mai habh van(j)aaee shhorriaa habh kijh thiaagee॥ habhae saak koorraavae ddit(h)ae tho palai thaiddai laagee ॥1॥<br><br>
  salok ma 5॥ ousathath ni(n)dhaa naanak jee mai habh van(j)aaee shhorriaa habh kijh thiaagee॥ habhae saak koorraavae ddit(h)ae tho palai thaiddai laagee ॥1॥<br><br>
Salok, Fifth Mehla: I have totally discarded praise and slander, O Nanak; I have forsaken and abandoned everything. I have seen that all relationships are false, and so I have grasped hold of the hem of Your robe, Lord. ((1))|SGGS page 963}}
Salok, Fifth Mehla: I have totally discarded praise and slander, O Nanak; I have forsaken and abandoned everything. I have seen that all relationships are false, and so I have grasped hold of the hem of Your robe, Lord. ((1))|SGGS page 963}}


===Veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa===
===Veeah hoa maare babula===


This Shabad is by Guru Raam Daas Ji in Siree Raag: '''Veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa'''
This Shabad is by Guru Raam Daas Ji in Siree Raag: '''Veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa'''


{{Quotation|<big>ਵੀਆਹ੝ ਹੋਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਬਾਬ੝ਲਾ ਗ੝ਰਮ੝ਖੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥
{{Quotation|<big>ਵੀਆਹੁ ਹੋਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਬਾਬੁਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥
ਅਗਿਆਨ੝ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਕਟਿਆ ਗ੝ਰ ਗਿਆਨ੝ ਪ੝ਰਚੰਡ੝ ਬਲਾਇਆ ॥
ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਕਟਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡੁ ਬਲਾਇਆ ॥
ਬਲਿਆ ਗ੝ਰ ਗਿਆਨ੝ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਬਿਨਸਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਤਨ੝ ਪਦਾਰਥ੝ ਲਾਧਾ ॥
ਬਲਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਬਿਨਸਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਤਨੁ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਲਾਧਾ ॥
ਹਉਮੈ ਰੋਗ੝ ਗਇਆ ਦ੝ਖ੝ ਲਾਥਾ ਆਪ੝ ਆਪੈ ਗ੝ਰਮਤਿ ਖਾਧਾ ॥
ਹਉਮੈ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਇਆ ਦੁਖੁ ਲਾਥਾ ਆਪੁ ਆਪੈ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਖਾਧਾ ॥
ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਵਰ੝ ਪਾਇਆ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਨਾ ਕਦੇ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਜਾਇਆ ॥
ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਨਾ ਕਦੇ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਜਾਇਆ ॥
ਵੀਆਹ੝ ਹੋਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਬਾਬੋਲਾ ਗ੝ਰਮ੝ਖੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥2॥</big><br><br>
ਵੀਆਹੁ ਹੋਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਬਾਬੋਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥2॥</big><br><br>


veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa guramukhae har paaeiaa ॥
veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa guramukhae har paaeiaa ॥
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My marriage has been performed, O my father. As Gurmukh, I have found the Lord. ((2))|SGGS page 78}}
My marriage has been performed, O my father. As Gurmukh, I have found the Lord. ((2))|SGGS page 78}}


see also [[Anand Karaj]], [[Attending a Sikh Wedding]]
===puree asa ji mansa===
 
This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Vadhans: '''pooree aasaa jee manasaa'''
 
{{Quotation|<big>ਪੂਰੀ ਆਸਾ ਜੀ ਮਨਸਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਰਾਮ ॥
ਮੋਹਿ ਨਿਰਗੁਣ ਜੀਉ ਸਭਿ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਰਾਮ ॥
ਸਭਿ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਮੇਰੇ ਕਿਤੁ ਮੁਖਿ ਤੁਧੁ ਸਾਲਾਹੀ ॥
ਗੁਣੁ ਅਵਗੁਣੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰਿਆ ਬਖਸਿ ਲੀਆ ਖਿਨ ਮਾਹੀ ॥
ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ਵਾਜੇ ਅਨਹਦ ਤੂਰੇ ॥
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਮੈ ਵਰੁ ਘਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਲਾਥੇ ਜੀ ਸਗਲ ਵਿਸੂਰੇ ॥4॥1॥</big><br><br>
 
pooree aasaa jee manasaa maerae raam ॥
 
mohi niragun jeeo sabh gun thaerae raam ॥
 
sabh gun thaerae t(h)aakur maerae kith mukh thudhh saalaahee ॥
 
gun avagun maeraa kishh n beechaariaa bakhas leeaa khin maahee ॥
 
no nidhh paaee vajee vaadhhaaee vaajae anehadh thoorae ॥
 
kahu naanak mai var ghar paaeiaa maerae laathhae jee sagal visoorae ॥4॥1॥<br><br>
 
My hopes and desires have been fulfilled, O my Lord.
I am worthless, without virtue; all virtues are Yours, O Lord.
All virtues are Yours, O my Lord and Master; with what mouth should I praise You?
You did not consider my merits and demerits; you forgave me in an instant.
I have obtained the nine treasures, congratulations are pouring in, and the unstruck melody resounds.
Says Nanak, I have found my Husband Lord within my own home, and all my anxiety is forgotten. ||4||1|||SGGS page 576}}
 
==See Also==
* [[Other Wedding Shabads]]
* [[Anand Karaj]]  
* [[Attending a Sikh Wedding]]
* [[Sikh Ceremonies]]
* [[Visiting a Gurdwara]]
* [[Gurdwara]]
* [[Ghorian]]
* [[Sikhi against divorce]]


==External link==
==External link==
*[http://www.singh.dotnetpanel.com/csk/SikhAwareness/92.aspx Anand Kaaraj]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTiGwFOoAO0 Video of the kirtan of the 4 Laavas with subtitles of the Shabad in Gurmukhi and the meaning in English]
* [https://www.sikhroots.com/audio-mp3/h/bhai-harjinder-singh/anand-karaj Listen to Lavan shabads online by Bhai Harjinder Singh Sri Nagar Wale]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNg4b5A5MA Listen & Read: Video with narrative of the Laava shabads and kirtan]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLla2KL-A1o Video of the full Laava with recitation and kirtan of 4 Laava]
 
* [http://www.singh.dotnetpanel.com/csk/SikhAwareness/92.aspx Anand Kaaraj]
 
* [http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/06/26/wedding-of-sadasat-simran-singh-and-guru-das-kaur/ Video of Sikh Wedding]


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Latest revision as of 16:33, 3 September 2021

Laava or "the Four rounds"
photo thanks to Gurumustuk Singh www.mrSikhnet.com

The laava (singular laav) are the four Shabads (sacred hymns) of the Anand Karaj (Sikh wedding ceremony). They form the central part of the marriage ceremony. The "four rounds" ("char phaara") as they are sometimes called form a central part of this auspicious occasion.

These central Shabads that are the key element of the Sikh marriage ceremony are from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scriptures; they appear on pages 773 to 774 of the total of 1430 page of the holy Granth. They are written by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru.

Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh Guru tells us on page 788 of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib about the meaning of marriage to a Sikh couple – Effectively, the Guru defines a Sikh marriage in these 2 lines:

"They are not said to be husband and wife who merely sit together. Rather they alone are called husband and wife, who share one soul in two bodies."

Thus the partnership of marriage is given a special meaning - a new dimension. For a union of marriage to be successful, the two personalities have to merge into one – a spiritual bonding through understanding and love.

The Guru, through the four laava, gives the Sikh couple further spiritual guidance for their life together; a journey together towards liberation and union with God. The Guru tell the Sikhs of the four golden rules of married life. These rules start very clearly to define the path to be threaded together in this sacred union. The Shabads inform us how the couple as a team has to first begin by following the path of righteousness and sinless-ness.

The Basic message

The primary golden rule of "blissful union" is to be truthful and sinless in ones conduct; first to each other and then to others. The following Laav then tells us how one should embrace closely the concept of truthfulness as they reject falsehood and then remove the attachment to "I". The Guru then instructs the couple to tread only on the path of Dharm and righteousness; to remember God through His Name - referred to as Naam. Recite His name and you will keep to the straight and narrow and temptation will diminish. The concept of "us", and of family and community and the concept of the family of human beings will become important to the elevated God fearing team.

In the second round, the Guru tells us to remove egotism (Humai) from within our minds. Remove the "I" from your mind and concentrate on "we" and "us". Then with fear of the Lord, remember Him and sing His praises. If you do this together, then the sound of God ("anhad shabad") will reverberate within the both of you in resonance.

In the third round, the Guru tell us that your minds will be filled with divine love and in the company of the holy congregation Sangat, your destiny will be revealed before you. Finally, as Gurmukhs, the couple will find divine peace and you will have arrived to your final destination, with the Lord; He will dominate your mind and your domain; Naam will flow in your heart; you will have realised your destiny and obtain the ultimate "union of bliss" – absolute Anand; you will "have found the Eternal Lord God".


The Four Rounds

The Laava - "Sikh Four rounds"

The main part of the Anand Karaj (Sikh Marriage Ceremony) is the reading and then the singing of each laav in turn. When the Laav is sung, the couple as a pair, their wrists joined by a piece of cloth, circle the Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

This has relevance to the occasion and should not be considered a ritual without meaning. When the couple circle the SGGS each time they are making a commitment to God with the Guru and the Sangat as their spiritual witness and support; the Guru is their "inner" witness of their mind and conciousness while the sangat is their "outer" or visible physical witness of this undertaking. Their union is a spiritual pact in addition to the legal and moral contract between two individuals.

And as one circles the Sri Guru Granth Sahib they are reminded that the Guru should be the center of their life, from which springs their spiritual leadership and understanding that they require for your soul's long journey across this 'world ocean'. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is your spiritual center and the Sadh Sangat is your worldly (temporal) witness and support. The Guru is your support within and the Sangat your support outside.

The four nuptial rounds were written by Guru Ram Das for his own wedding. They explain the journey of the souls toward the Almighty. In them he tells us of the duties that a person undertaking a life of marriage should perform. In the first round, the Guru asks the partners t

Summary First Round

  • Commit to righteousness. Always be Truthful and tread the path of Dharma
  • Renounce sinful actions. Never consider treading on the path of falsehood and deception.
  • Remember, mediate and embrace God and recite His Naam.
  • Only by good fortune, is real peace obtained and Lord seems sweet to the mind.
  • Worship the one Waheguru and all your sins will vanish.
  • With these principles on-board, together you begin the first stage of marriage.

Summary Second Round

In the second round, the Guru asks the partners to advance further towards meeting the True Guru - God, the spiritual destiny of all humans:

  • The Guru leads you to meet the True Guru, the Primal Being - the enlightener
  • Only have fear of fearless God and no one else, live in hukam;
  • And thus all the filth of your own ego will disappear from your mind.
  • with humility before the Lord, Sing His praises and feel His presence within you both.
  • Perpetual bliss will gather and you will feel on top of the world;
  • You will see God everywhere, deep within you and outside; always sing of Him in joy;
  • In the second round, the divine music (Anhad-Shabad) will resound.

Summary Third Round

In the third round, the Guru says that the partners' minds are filled with "Divine Love":

  • There is great anticipation and expectation in the minds of these cosmic travellers;
  • In the company of saintly people this mind is calmed down and settled.
  • Meeting the Sadh Sangat (Holy Congregation), which is only obtained by good fortune;
  • Sahaj path is found. The Guru instructs that- Together speak the Word of the Lord's holy bani,
  • Recite Gurbani and sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. The Naam will vibrates and resounds within your hearts;
  • In this state of bliss your unique destiny will be realized as inscribed "upon your foreheads".
  • Knowing your future destiny; divine love will be awakened within you.

Summary Fourth Round

In the final round, the Guru says that following these instructions, the partners' minds become peaceful and they will have found the Lord:

  • The Lord is found and calmness (sahaj) engulf your minds; deep peace dwells within.
  • God's Will seems sweet to these Gurmukhs - they will be perfectly happy and satisfied with their lives.
  • You will lovingly focus your consciousness on the Lord, day and night.
  • All your desires will be fulfilled; all your mind's desires will have born fruits - complete contentment will be achieved.
  • The Souls together will blend together and experience Waheguru and only the true Naam will occupy their hearts and minds.

The Laava

First Laav

ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥

soohee mehlaa 4. Soohee, Fourth Mehl:

ਹਰਿ ਪਹਿਲੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਪਰਵਿਰਤੀ ਕਰਮ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥
har pahilarhee laav parvirtee karam drirh-aa-i-aa bal raam jee-o.
In the first round of the marriage ceremony, the Lord sets out His Instructions for performing the daily duties of married life.

ਬਾਣੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਵੇਦੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਹੁ ਪਾਪ ਤਜਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥
banee barahmaa vayd Dharam darirhHu paap tajaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o.
Instead of the hymns of the Vedas to Brahma, embrace the righteous conduct of Dharma, and renounce sinful actions.

ਧਰਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵਹੁ ਸਿਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ॥
Dharam darirhHu har naam Dhi-aavahu simrit naam drirh-aa-i-aa.
Meditate on the Lord's Name; embrace and enshrine the contemplative remembrance of the Naam.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਆਰਾਧਹੁ ਸਭਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਪਾਪ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥
satgur gur pooraa aaraaDhahu sabh kilvikh paap gavaa-i-aa.
Worship and adore the Guru, the Perfect True Guru, and all your sins shall be dispelled.

ਸਹਜ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਹੋਆ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਮਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ॥
sahj anand ho-aa vadbhaagee man har har meethaa laa-i-aa.
By great good fortune, celestial bliss is attained, and the Lord, Har, Har, seems sweet to the mind.

ਜਨੁ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਲਾਵ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਆਰੰਭੁ ਕਾਜੁ ਰਚਾਇਆ ॥੧॥
jan kahai naanak laav pahilee aarambh kaaj rachaa-i-aa. ((1))
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the first round of the marriage ceremony, the marriage ceremony has begun. ((1))

Second Laav

ਹਰਿ ਦੂਜੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥

har doojrhee laav satgur purakh milaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o.
In the second round of the marriage ceremony, the Lord leads you to meet the True Guru, the Primal Being.

ਨਿਰਭਉ ਭੈ ਮਨੁ ਹੋਇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮੈਲੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥
nirbha-o bhai man ho-ay ha-umai mail gavaa-i-aa bal raam jee-o.
With the Fear of God, the Fearless Lord in the mind, the filth of egotism is eradicated.

ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਭਉ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਵੇਖੈ ਰਾਮੁ ਹਦੂਰੇ ॥
nirmal bha-o paa-i-aa har gun gaa-i-aa har vaykhai raam hadooray.
In the Fear of God, the Immaculate Lord, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and behold the Lord's Presence before you.

ਹਰਿ ਆਤਮ ਰਾਮੁ ਪਸਾਰਿਆ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸਰਬ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰੇ ॥
har aatam raam pasaari-aa su-aamee sarab rahi-aa bharpooray.
The Lord, the Supreme Soul, is the Lord and Master of the Universe; He is pervading and permeating everywhere, fully filling all spaces.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਏਕੋ ਮਿਲਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਮੰਗਲ ਗਾਏ ॥
antar baahar har parabh ayko mil har jan mangal gaa-ay.
Deep within, and outside as well, there is only the One Lord God. Meeting together, the humble servants of the Lord sing the songs of joy.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੂਜੀ ਲਾਵ ਚਲਾਈ ਅਨਹਦ ਸਬਦ ਵਜਾਏ ॥੨॥
jan naanak doojee laav chalaa-ee anhad sabad vajaa-ay. ((2))
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the second round of the marriage ceremony, the unstruck sound current of the Shabad resounds. ((2))

Third Laav

ਹਰਿ ਤੀਜੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਮਨਿ ਚਾਉ ਭਇਆ ਬੈਰਾਗੀਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥

har teejrhee laav man chaa-o bha-i-aa bairaagee-aa bal raam jee-o.
In the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love.

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲੁ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਵਡਭਾਗੀਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥
sant janaa har mayl har paa-i-aa vadbhaagee-aa bal raam jee-o.
Meeting with the humble Saints of the Lord, I have found the Lord, by great good fortune.

ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇਆ ਮੁਖਿ ਬੋਲੀ ਹਰਿ ਬਾਣੀ ॥
nirmal har paa-i-aa har gun gaa-i-aa mukh bolee har banee.
I have found the Immaculate Lord, and I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. I speak the Word of the Lord's Bani.

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਕਥੀਐ ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ॥
sant janaa vadbhaagee paa-i-aa har kathee-ai akath kahaanee.
By great good fortune, I have found the humble Saints, and I speak the Unspoken Speech of the Lord.

ਹਿਰਦੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਧੁਨਿ ਉਪਜੀ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਭਾਗੁ ਜੀਉ ॥
hirdai har har har Dhun upjee har japee-ai mastak bhaag jee-o.
The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, Har, vibrates and resounds within my heart; meditating on the Lord, I have realized the destiny inscribed upon my forehead.

ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਤੀਜੀ ਲਾਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਮਨਿ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥
jan naanak bolay teejee laavai har upjai man bairaag jee-o. ((3))
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love for the Lord. ((3))

Fourth and Final Laav

ਹਰਿ ਚਉਥੜੀ ਲਾਵ ਮਨਿ ਸਹਜੁ ਭਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥

har cha-utharhee laav man sahj bha-i-aa har paa-i-aa bal raam jee-o.
In the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, my mind has become peaceful; I have found the Lord.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਹਰਿ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥
gurmukh mili-aa subhaa-ay har man tan meethaa laa-i-aa bal raam jee-o.
As Gurmukh, I have met Him, with intuitive ease; the Lord seems so sweet to my mind and body.

ਹਰਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਾਇਆ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥
har meethaa laa-i-aa mayray parabh bhaa-i-aa an-din har liv laa-ee.
The Lord seems so sweet; I am pleasing to my God. Night and day, I lovingly focus my consciousness on the Lord.

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ॥
man chindi-aa fal paa-i-aa su-aamee har naam vajee vaaDhaa-ee.
I have obtained my Lord and Master, the fruit of my mind's desires. The Lord's Name resounds and resonates.

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਠਾਕੁਰਿ ਕਾਜੁ ਰਚਾਇਆ ਧਨ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਿਗਾਸੀ ॥
har parabh thaakur kaaj rachaa-i-aa Dhan hirdai naam vigaasee.
The Lord God, my Lord and Master, blends with His bride, and her heart blossoms forth in the Naam.

ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਚਉਥੀ ਲਾਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਵਿਨਾਸੀ ॥੪॥੨॥
jan naanak bolay cha-uthee laavai har paa-i-aa parabh avinaasee. ((4)(2))
Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, we have found the Eternal Lord God. ((4)(2))

Other Wedding Shabads

Keethaa lorreeai kam

Keethaa lorreeai kam so har pehi aakheeai - This Shabad is by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Siree Raag:

ਪਉੜੀ ॥ ਕੀਤਾ ਲੋੜੀਐ ਕੰਮੁ ਸੁ ਹਰਿ ਪਹਿ ਆਖੀਐ ॥ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਦੇਇ ਸਵਾਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਚੁ ਸਾਖੀਐ ॥ ਸੰਤਾ ਸੰਗਿ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਚਾਖੀਐ ॥ ਭੈ ਭੰਜਨ ਮਿਹਰਵਾਨ ਦਾਸ ਕੀ ਰਾਖੀਐ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਅਲਖੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਲਾਖੀਐ ॥20॥


pourree ॥ keethaa lorreeai ka(n)m s har pehi aakheeai ॥ kaaraj dhaee savaar sathigur sach saakheeai ॥ sa(n)thaa sa(n)g nidhhaan a(n)mrith chaakheeai ॥ bhai bha(n)jan miharavaan dhaas kee raakheeai ॥ naanak har gun gaae alakh prabh laakheeai ॥20॥

Pauree: Whatever work you wish to accomplish-tell it to the Lord. He will resolve your affairs; the True Guru gives His Guarantee of Truth. In the Society of the Saints, you shall taste the treasure of the Ambrosial Nectar. The Lord is the Merciful Destroyer of fear; He preserves and protects His slaves. O Nanak, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and see the Unseen Lord God. ((20))

-SGGS page 91

palai thaiddai laagee

This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Raamkalee: palai thaiddai laagee

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ 5 ॥ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀ ਮੈ ਹਭ ਵਞਾਈ ਛੋੜਿਆ ਹਭੁ ਕਿਝੁ ਤਿਆਗੀ ॥ ਹਭੇ ਸਾਕ ਕੂੜਾਵੇ ਡਿਠੇ ਤਉ ਪਲੈ ਤੈਡੈ ਲਾਗੀ ॥1॥

salok ma 5॥ ousathath ni(n)dhaa naanak jee mai habh van(j)aaee shhorriaa habh kijh thiaagee॥ habhae saak koorraavae ddit(h)ae tho palai thaiddai laagee ॥1॥

Salok, Fifth Mehla: I have totally discarded praise and slander, O Nanak; I have forsaken and abandoned everything. I have seen that all relationships are false, and so I have grasped hold of the hem of Your robe, Lord. ((1))

-SGGS page 963

Veeah hoa maare babula

This Shabad is by Guru Raam Daas Ji in Siree Raag: Veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa

ਵੀਆਹੁ ਹੋਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਬਾਬੁਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਕਟਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡੁ ਬਲਾਇਆ ॥ ਬਲਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਬਿਨਸਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਤਨੁ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਲਾਧਾ ॥ ਹਉਮੈ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਇਆ ਦੁਖੁ ਲਾਥਾ ਆਪੁ ਆਪੈ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਖਾਧਾ ॥ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਨਾ ਕਦੇ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਜਾਇਆ ॥ ਵੀਆਹੁ ਹੋਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਬਾਬੋਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥2॥

veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa guramukhae har paaeiaa ॥ agiaan a(n)dhhaeraa kattiaa gur giaan pracha(n)dd balaaeiaa ॥ baliaa gur giaan a(n)dhhaeraa binasiaa har rathan padhaarathh laadhhaa ॥ houmai rog gaeiaa dhukh laathhaa aap aapai guramath khaadhhaa ॥ akaal moorath var paaeiaa abinaasee naa kadhae marai n jaaeiaa ॥ veeaahu hoaa maerae baabolaa guramukhae har paaeiaa ॥2॥

My marriage has been performed, O my father. As Gurmukh, I have found the Lord. The darkness of ignorance has been dispelled. The Guru has revealed the blazing light of spiritual wisdom. This spiritual wisdom given by the Guru shines forth, and the darkness has been dispelled. I have found the Priceless Jewel of the Lord. The sickness of my ego has been dispelled, and my pain is over and done. Through the Guru's Teachings, my identity has consumed my identical identity. I have obtained my Husband Lord, the Akaal Moorat, the Undying Form. He is Imperishable; He shall never die, and He shall never ever leave. My marriage has been performed, O my father. As Gurmukh, I have found the Lord. ((2))

-SGGS page 78

puree asa ji mansa

This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Vadhans: pooree aasaa jee manasaa

ਪੂਰੀ ਆਸਾ ਜੀ ਮਨਸਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਰਾਮ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਨਿਰਗੁਣ ਜੀਉ ਸਭਿ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਰਾਮ ॥ ਸਭਿ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਮੇਰੇ ਕਿਤੁ ਮੁਖਿ ਤੁਧੁ ਸਾਲਾਹੀ ॥ ਗੁਣੁ ਅਵਗੁਣੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰਿਆ ਬਖਸਿ ਲੀਆ ਖਿਨ ਮਾਹੀ ॥ ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ਵਾਜੇ ਅਨਹਦ ਤੂਰੇ ॥ ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਮੈ ਵਰੁ ਘਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਲਾਥੇ ਜੀ ਸਗਲ ਵਿਸੂਰੇ ॥4॥1॥

pooree aasaa jee manasaa maerae raam ॥

mohi niragun jeeo sabh gun thaerae raam ॥

sabh gun thaerae t(h)aakur maerae kith mukh thudhh saalaahee ॥

gun avagun maeraa kishh n beechaariaa bakhas leeaa khin maahee ॥

no nidhh paaee vajee vaadhhaaee vaajae anehadh thoorae ॥

kahu naanak mai var ghar paaeiaa maerae laathhae jee sagal visoorae ॥4॥1॥

My hopes and desires have been fulfilled, O my Lord. I am worthless, without virtue; all virtues are Yours, O Lord. All virtues are Yours, O my Lord and Master; with what mouth should I praise You? You did not consider my merits and demerits; you forgave me in an instant. I have obtained the nine treasures, congratulations are pouring in, and the unstruck melody resounds. Says Nanak, I have found my Husband Lord within my own home, and all my anxiety is forgotten.

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