Creation of the Universe in the Sacred Teachings of Nanak Sahib

Evidence of Origin of Universe in Respected Nanak Sahib’s Sacred Speech

Shri Nanak Sahib’s sacred speech, Mehla 1, Raag Bilaavalu, Ansh 1 | Guru Granth Sahib, Page no. 839

Aape sachu keeaa kar Jodi | andaj fodi jodi vichhod ||
Dharti aakaash keeye baisan kau thaau |
raati dinantu keeye bhau-bhaau ||
Jin keeye kari vekhanhaara || (3)
Tritiaa Brahma-Bisnu-Mahesa | Devi Dev upaaye vesa || (4)
Paoon paani agni bisraaoo | taahi Niranjan saacho naaoo ||
Tisu mahi manuaa rahiaa liv laai |
pranvati Nanaku Kaalu na khaai || (10)

The essence of the above speech is that the True God (SatPurush) personally created the entire universe with His own hands. He first created an egg, broke it open, and from it emerged Jyoti Niranjan. That same Supreme God then fashioned the five elements—earth, sky, air, water, etc.—to provide a place for all living beings. He is the sole witness to His creation, and no one else can offer an accurate account. After Niranjan emerged from the broken egg, Shri Brahma, Shri Vishnu, and Shri Shiv were born, followed by other gods, goddesses, and countless living beings. Later, six Shastras (scriptures) and 18 Purans were created based on the stories of other gods and the experiences of sages. Shri Guru Nanak Dev affirms that Kaal (the cycle of birth and death) does not consume those who worship the Supreme God with His true name (Satyanaam) and faithfully follow the guidance of their Guru.

Raag Maaru (Ansh) Sacred Speech, Mehla 1 | Shri Guru Granth Sahib, Page no.1037

Sunhu Brahma, Bisnu, Mahesu upaaye | sune varte jug sabaaye ||
Isu pad bichaare so janu pura | tis miliye bharmu chukaaida || (3)
Saam vedu, rugu- jujaru-atharbanu | brahme mukh maaiaa hai traigun ||
Taa kee keemat kahi na sakae | ko tiu bole jiu bulaaida || (9)

The essence of the sacred speech is that the true Saint, who reveals the complete story of the creation of nature, is the one who can explain who emerged from the two-halved egg, who created Brahm Lok in the void, and who brought forth Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiv in a secret place. This Saint will also explain who the Supreme God is, who made Brahm (Kaal) narrate the four Vedas (Rigved, Yajurved, Samved, and Atharvaved), and how this Supreme God directs all living beings according to His will. If you find such a Saint who provides this knowledge and clears all your doubts, that Saint is the Complete Saint, or Tatvdarshi.

Shri Guru Granth Sahib, page no. 929, sacred speech of Shri Nanak Sahib, Raag Ramkali, Mehla 1, Dakhni Omkaar

Omkaari Brahma utpati | omkaaru kiaa jini chit | omkaari sael jug
bhaye | omkaari bed nirmaye | omkaari sabdi udhre | omkaari gurumukhi
tare | onam akhar sunhu bichaaru | onam akhru tribhuvan saaru |

In the sacred speech, Shri Nanak Sahib explains that Brahma was born from Omkaar, which is Jyoti Niranjan (Kaal). After many yugas of rest, Omkaar (Brahm) produced the Vedas, which were received by Brahma. The 'Om' mantra is the true mantra for devotion across the three loks. One can attain salvation by reciting this 'Om' word, but only after receiving initiation from a Complete Saint (Guru).

Important: Shri Nanak Sahib has provided esoteric descriptions of the three mantras (Om, Tat, and Sat) in various places. Only a Complete Saint (Tatvdarshi Saint) can fully understand these teachings. The method for reciting these mantras is explained exclusively to initiated disciples.

(Page no. 1038)

Uttam Satiguru purush niraale, sabdi ratey hari ras matvaale |
Ridhi, budhi, sidhi, giaan guru te paaiye, poore bhaag milaaida || (15)
Satiguru te paaye bichaara, sun samaadhi sache gharbaara |
Nanak nirmal naadu sabad dhuni, sachu ramae naami samaaida (17)

The essence of the above sacred speech is that the true Guru who imparts genuine knowledge is unparalleled. This Guru solely focuses on the Naam mantra and does not teach practices like Hathyog (meditation through physical effort). Whether seeking wealth, status, wisdom, or spiritual power, only a Complete Saint can fully guide you on the path of true devotion. Such a Saint is rare and fortunate to find. This Complete Saint will reveal that our true home, Satlok, has already been created in the vacuum above. In that realm, the divine sound of the real Saarnaam (true name) is continually resonating. One can attain the blissful state and dwell in that true happiness-giving place through the Saarshabd of the Eternal God, not through other names or incomplete teachings.

Aanshik sacred speech, Mehla 1 | Shri Guru Granth Sahib, page no. 359-360

Siv nagri mahi aasni baesau Kalap tyaagi vaadM | (1)
Sindi sabad sada dhuni sohae ahinisi poorae naadM | (2)
Hari kirti reh raasi hamaari guru mukh panth ateetaM | (3)
Sagli joti hamaari samiaa nana varan anekaM |
Keh Nanak suni Bharthari jogi Paarbrahm liv ekaM | (4)

The essence of the above sacred speech is that Shri Nanak Sahib is addressing Bharthari Yogi, noting that his sadhna (spiritual practice) has reached the level of God Shiv, resulting in his presence in Shiv Nagri (Shiv's realm). The 'Singi' sound and similar experiences within his body are reflections of the divine vibrations from various gods' realms, similar to how a television broadcasts images from different channels.

Amrit Vaani, Raag Aasa, Mehla 1 | Shri Guru Granth Sahib, Page no. 420

||Aasa Mehla1 ||

jini naamu visaariaa doojae bharmi bhulaai, moolu chhodi daali
lagey kiaa paavhi chhai ||1|| Saahibu mera eku hai avru nahin bhaai |
kirpa te sukhu paaiaa saache parthaai ||3 || Guru ki sewa so kare jisu
aapi karaaye | Nanak siru de chhutiye dargeh pati paaye ||8 ||18 ||

The essence of the above sacred speech is that Shri Nanak Sahib explains that those who forget the true Naam of the Supreme God and instead engage in the recitation of mantras for other deities are essentially worshipping the branches (the three Gunas: Rajgun-Brahma, Satgun-Vishnu, Tamgun-Shiv) rather than the root (the Supreme God). Such worship yields no true happiness, as watering the branches without nurturing the root leads to a withered plant that cannot provide shade. This indicates that misguided worship is futile and without benefit. This is supported by Holy Gita Chapter 16, Verses 23-24.

Shri Guru Granth Sahib, Page no. 843-844

|| Bilawalu Mehla 1 ||

main man chaahu ghanaa saachi vigaasi Ram | mohi prem pire prabhu abinaasi Ram || avigato Hari naathu naathah tisae bhaavae so theeye | kirpaalu sada daiaalu daata jiaa andari tu jeeye | main aadhaaru tera tu khasmu mera main taanu takiaa terao êsaachi soocha sada Nanak gursabdi jhagru nibero ||4 ||2||

In the sacred speech, Shri Nanak Sahib declares that the Eternal Supreme God is the master of all gods, including Shri Brahma, Shri Vishnu, Shri Shiv, Brahm, and ParBrahm. He has ingrained the true Naam (Sachcha Naam) in his heart. He acknowledges the Supreme God as the foundation of all existence and his personal Master, expressing his reliance on Him. The Supreme God, appearing as Satguru, has provided the definitive knowledge of true bhakti, thereby resolving all doubts and establishing clarity.

Shri Guru Granth Sahib, Page no. 721, Raag Tilang, Mehla 1

Yak arj guftam pesh to dar koon kartaar |
Hakka Kabir karim tu beaeb Parvardigaar |
Nanak bugoyad jan tura tere chaakra paakhaak |

In the sacred speech, it is clarified that O Sat Kabir, you are the Shabd-Swaroopi God, the Creator of all nature through the power of the Word. You are the flawless Nurturer of all and the kind God. I am a humble servant of Your servants.

Shri Guru Granth Sahib, Page no. 24, Raag Siri, Mehla 1

Tera ek naam taare sansaar, main eho aas eho aadhaar |
Nanak neech kahe bichaar, yeh dhaanak roop raha Kartar ||

The sacred speech confirms that the weaver in Kashi, Weaver Kabir, is the Creator of all. Shri Nanak Sahib, with utmost submission, declares that this Weaver Kabir is indeed the Supreme God (SatPurush).

Important: – The evidence provided clarifies the creation of nature. To attain the Supreme God, one must receive initiation (naam/mantra) from a Complete Saint.