Aakhan Jor
Sirgun Kaur Lyrics
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Jor na mangan dayn na jor
Jor na jeevan maran neh jor
Jor na raaj maal man sor
Jor na surtee giaan vechaar
Jor na jugatee chutai sansaar
Jis hath jor kar vekhai so-i
Nanak utam neech na ko-i
Translation:
No power to speak, no power to keep silent.
No power to beg, no power to give.
No power to live, no power to die.
No power to rule, with wealth and occult mental powers.
No power to gain intuitive understanding, to contemplate spiritual wisdom.
No power to find the way to escape from the world.
God alone has the Power and watches over all.
O Nanak, no one is high or low.
God and me, me and God are one
The lyrics of Sirgun Kaur's song 'Aakhan Jor' capture the essence of the Sikh philosophy of detachment and surrender to the will of God. The opening line, "Aakhan jor chupai nah jor" speaks to the idea that it is not in our power to speak or to keep silent, but only in God's power. This is further emphasized in the second line, "Jor na mangan dayn na jor," which means that we have no power to beg or to give. The message is clear: we are not in control of anything, and all power lies with the divine.
The lyrics also touch on the transient nature of life and material wealth, highlighting that we have no power over living and dying or ruling with cunning and possessions. Instead, the song urges the listener to focus on gaining intuitive understanding and contemplating spiritual wisdom, for that is where true power lies. The final line, "Nanak utam neech na ko-i", underscores that no one is superior or inferior, a poignant reminder of the equality that lies at the heart of Sikhism.
Overall, 'Aakhan Jor' urges the listener to let go of their ego and desires and instead embrace a life of humility and surrender to the divine will. It reminds us that true power lies not in ourselves but in our connection with the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
No power to speak, no power to keep silent.
I am nothing without God, I cannot speak nor remain silent without His will.
No power to beg, no power to give.
I have no control over giving or receiving, only God can grant me what is needed.
No power to live, no power to die.
My life and death are in God's hands, I am powerless to control it myself.
No power to rule, with wealth and occult mental powers.
Manipulating situations through wealth and esoteric abilities is futile; only God has true power.
No power to gain intuitive understanding, to contemplate spiritual wisdom.
Without God's guidance, I can never fully grasp the deeper meaning of life.
No power to find the way to escape from the world.
Worldly problems cannot be solved without God's help, as He is the only way to liberation.
God alone has the Power and watches over all.
God is the all-powerful, omnipresent force in the universe.
O Nanak, no one is high or low.
All people are equal in the eyes of God, and superiority is non-existent.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SIRGUN KAUR KHALSA
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Translation:
No power to speak, no power to keep silent.
No power to beg, no power to give.
No power to live, no power to die.
No power to rule, with wealth and occult mental powers.
No power to gain intuitive understanding, to contemplate spiritual wisdom.
No power to find the way to escape from the world.
He alone has the Power in his hands, he watches over all.
O Nanak, no one is high or low.
33rd Pauri Japji - Morning Prayer
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I love this song!!! Thank you for posting it!
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I cried so hard while listening.
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