Why does the wind blow? Why does man live? || Acharya Prashant, on Guru Granth Sahib (2019)

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Why does the wind blow? Why does man live? || Acharya Prashant, on Guru Granth Sahib (2019)

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Why does the wind blow? Why does man live? || Acharya Prashant, on Guru Granth Sahib (2019)

Dhhoop Malaaanalo Pavan Chavaro Karae Sagal Banaraae Foolanth Jothee ||1||

The fragrance of sandalwood in the air is the temple incense, and the wind is the fan.

All the plants of the world are the altar flowers in offering to You,

O Luminous Lord. ||1||

~Aarti, Guru Granth Sahib

Questioner: Pranaam Acharya Ji! In the given verse, what is the ‘burning incense and the whisk’ mentioned by Guru Nanak Dev Maharaj Ji? Could you explain the essence of the verse?

With deep gratitude!

Acharya Prashant: Everything that is there in existence, whether Prakritik (natural) or man-made, is nothing but an oblation to the Lord. That is the essence of this verse, Alok (the questioner).

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