Ja Tu Mere Val Hai - Surrender of the Singer of Oneness

Ja Tu Mere Val Hai 

The shabad "Ja Tu Mere Val Hai" conveys a powerful message centered around the concept of surrendering oneself to oneness and the transformation that ensues. While it is impossible to explain this transformation, I will try to write my feelings from the point of view of a singer of oneness. 

It is somewhat miraculous that the singer of oneness finds complete reliance and trust in the divine power.  Surrendering to oneness in essence is realizing the interconnection with the universe and aligning our faith with this elusive highest authority that has no parallel or end. This surrender becomes the foundation for the subsequent experiences of peace and contentment.

With oneness on their side, the singer of oneness transcends worries and concerns. The sense of security and assurance derived from their connection with the divine shields them from the anxieties that often plague ordinary life. By entrusting their cares to oneness, they find solace in the knowledge that their well-being is safeguarded.

The act of serving all constituents of oneness brings forth abundant blessings and benefits for the singer. The wealth they receive is boundless, surpassing material possessions and encompassing the richness of spiritual enlightenment. By dedicating themselves to the cause of oneness, the singer taps into the limitless grace that flows from the divine source.

The singer of oneness experiences a profound transformation in their relationships. Enemies are no longer adversaries but become friends as harmony and goodwill permeate their interactions. This shift signifies the all-encompassing love and compassion inherent in oneness, fostering unity and understanding among all beings.

The connection between the singer of oneness and their Guru Govinda represents a deep spiritual bond. Through this relationship, the singer finds peace, bliss, and profound fulfillment. The union with the divine guru becomes a source of guidance, enlightenment, and ultimately, the realization of the self's true purpose.

Surrendering oneself to oneness leads to a profound sense of contentment and resolution. The singer's affairs find resolution, and inner conflicts dissolve in the light of divine acceptance. By aligning their will with the divine plan, the singer of oneness experiences a harmonious flow of life, unburdened by the complexities that hinder personal growth and fulfillment.

For me this shabad encapsulates the transformative power of surrendering oneself to oneness. Through the act of singing and embracing oneness, I have felt profound reliance and trust in the highest power. By singing and embracing oneness, I have experienced a profound sense of reliance, trust, and interconnectedness with the divine. Singing this surrender to oneness with love, and I know it can lead to freedom from worries and concerns, a feeling of abundant blessings, and a harmonious existence.  I believe surrender has transformative effects on anyone that sings and meditates upon this shabad. 

The form of this shabad is a "Pauri", a Punjabi term used to describe a ladder, step, staircase. Pauris are a poetic form characterized by their concise structure, typically comprising 6 to 8 lines. Within a Pauri, two or more lines are skillfully crafted to end with rhyming words, adding a harmonious and melodic quality to the composition. Guru Nanak's Japji Sahib has 38 Pauris or step, each progressing the singer of the hymns to the highest ideal. Metaphors of stairways are also found in Hindu, Buddhist and American works.