Gurbani Word

ਰਸੁ

Ras

Another word

Meaning

Food, Taste, Flavour
Essence, Nectar
Joy, Pleasure; Love

Word card

ਰਸ — card from the original 365 Gurbani Words series

Shared in the original series, June 2023.

ਰਸੁ in Gurbani

ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੰਤਨ ਰਸੁ ਆਈ ਹੈ ਜਿਉ ਚਾਖਿ ਗੂੰਗਾ ਮੁਸਕਾਰੈ ॥

Says Nanak: Saints enjoy the Nectar of Vaheguru’s Naam, just like a mute person tastes sweetness and smiles (though he cannot speak, his joy can be clearly seen).

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