Maan neeva maat uchi
Maan neeva maat uchi (Punjabi: ਮਨ ਨੀਵਾਂ ਮੱਤ ਉੱਚੀ) is a quotation from the third part of the Sikh Ardas; The phrase is in two parts - "Maan Neeva" and "Maat Uchi"; the words 'neeva' and 'uchi' are opposites. "Neeva" means "low" and "Ucha" means "high". The words "Maan" and "Maat" are related closely to the mind.
This phase underlines an underlying and highly important concept in Sikhism; the first term "Maan Neeva" literally means "mind low" and highlights the concept of living ones life in humility and in subservience to the Almighty God; a Sikh must discard his or her ego and live a life of humbleness without vanity and snobbishness.
The second term "Maat Uchi" means "morality high"; this second term highlights the concept of living a life which adheres to high moral values and high spiritual principles. So here, the Sikh is asked to live a life of high moral standards with discipline, self-control and virtues endowed; refraining from lowly deeds and keeping away from sinful actions and thoughts.
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The actual line from the Ardas is:
| ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਦਾ ਮਨ ਨੀਵਾਂ ਮੱਤ ਉੱਚੀ, ਮੱਤ ਦਾ ਰਾਖਾ ਅਕਾਲ ਪਰਖ ਵਾਹਿਗਰੂ ॥ |
| Sikhaan’ dah maaNN neevaan’, maTT ouchee, maTT dah raakhaa Akaal-Purakh Vaaheguroo |
| May your Sikhs (learner/students) live in humility, but with high moral values; the Almighty, Waheguru endowing these virtues on them; |
See also
- Ardas
- Ardas in detail
- Ardas English Translation
- History in the Ardas
- Ardas in Gurmukhi
- Healing and Uplifting Power of Ardas
- Bani
- Guru Granth Sahib
External Links
- www.sgpc.net
- www.sikhs.org
- www.sikhs.org/wedding
- Ardas (Sikh prayer)
- www.singhsabha.com
- www.sikh.net
- www.bradfordgurdwara.com
- www.sikhnet.com
Ardas Links
Audio
- Sant Singh Maskeen - Ardas
- Pinderpal Singh (Ludhiane Wale) - Ardaas
- 50 Glorious Years of Recorded Shabads Volume V - Ardas - Tarlochan Singh
References
- Singh, Baba Surain & Singh, Baba Naranjan (2004). The Miracle of Ardaas. Mighty Minds Publishing Pte Ltd. ISBN 9812500804. - To obtain a free copy of this book click: Sikhnation
