Gurudass Kaur Khalsa, married to Gurudass Singh, has a voice that is strong… Read Full Bio ↴Gurudass Kaur Khalsa, married to Gurudass Singh, has a voice that is strong and powerful, as well as a special gift for songwriting. Together they create music that is moving and unique. Their musical union seems so perfect it has to be heard to be believed.

Gurudass Singh Khalsa was born in New York and was raised in Puerto Rico. With a natural gift for music, Gurudass attended the Berkelee College of Music where he focused on guitar and composition.

When he chose to become a Sikh in 1972, he brought with him a musical masala that keeps getting better with time. His natural talent for singing and songwriting have the power to reach a person's soul and create joy in the heart. His songs have become part of the Khalsa traditions.

Ang Sang Wahe Guru
Gurudass Lyrics

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hanya ada satu guru yang ku puja
guru maha agung serta bijaksana
yang tlah memberikan ajaran mulia
pembimbing smua makhluk dari samsara

hanya ada satu guru yang ku puja
sang budha guru yang maha sempurna
ajarannya bagaikan pelita

penerang dari gelapnya dunia

bersujudlah semua makhluk di hadapannya
karna cinta kasih budha tiada tara
bergemalah nada kasih lewat dharma nya
semoga smua makhluk hidup berbahagia

hanya ada satu guru yang ku puja
sang budha guru yang maha sempurna
ajarannya bagaikan pelita
penerang dari gelapnya dunia

bersujudlah semua makhluk dihadapannya
karna cinta kasih budha tiada tara
bergemalah nada kasih lewat dharma nya
semoga semua makhluk hidup berbahagia

bersujudlah semua makhluk dihadapannya
karna cinta kasih budha tiada tara

bergemalah nada kasig lewat dharma nya
semoga semua makhluk hidup berbahagia

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gurudass's song "Ang Sang Wahe Guru" pay homage to the one and only guru that the singer worships, the venerable and wise Buddha. The song reflects the essence of Buddhist teachings and highlights how the Buddha's teachings act as a guiding light for all living beings on their journey towards liberation from suffering. The lyrics describe the Buddha as the perfect teacher who provides humanity with noble teachings, which act as a beacon of hope in the darkness of the material world.

The first and second stanzas emphasize the unique and incomparable position of the Buddha, who remains the object of devotion for all living beings across the globe. His teachings are metaphorically expressed as a lamp that illuminates the darkness, offering a way to escape the cycle of life and death. In the third and fourth stanzas, the song emphasizes the importance of bowing down to the Buddha and recognizing the boundless love and compassion he shared with all living beings. The song concludes with a prayer for the well-being and happiness of all living beings.

Overall, Gurudass's song is a touching tribute to the Buddha and his teachings that continues to inspire generations of Buddhists worldwide.

Line by Line Meaning

hanya ada satu guru yang ku puja
I worship only one great and wise guru who has given noble teachings and guides all beings from the cycle of suffering

guru maha agung serta bijaksana
This guru is majestic and wise

yang tlah memberikan ajaran mulia
The guru has given precious teachings

pembimbing smua makhluk dari samsara
The guru guides all beings from the cycle of suffering

sang budha guru yang maha sempurna
This guru is the perfect Buddha teacher

ajarannya bagaikan pelita
The guru's teachings are like a lamp

penerang dari gelapnya dunia
They illuminate the darkness of the world

bersujudlah semua makhluk di hadapannya
All beings should bow down to the guru

karna cinta kasih budha tiada tara
Because the Buddha's love is unparalleled

bergemalah nada kasih lewat dharma nya
The sound of love resonates through the guru's teachings

semoga smua makhluk hidup berbahagia
May all beings be happy

bersujudlah semua makhluk dihadapannya
All beings should bow down to the guru

karna cinta kasih budha tiada tara
Because the Buddha's love is unparalleled