Shabd is the Truth
Guru Nanak has described Shabd as Truth. This is because it never perishes.
It is true from the beginning and has been true through the ages. It is True in the present and shall be True hereafter, oh Nanak.
He was when there was nothing. He was before all ages began; He existeth now, oh Nanak, and shall exist forevermore.
Jap Ji – Prologue,
edited by Kirpal Singh, 1894 – 1974
Guru Nanak says:
He is One, and the Shabd is His insignia, He can be realised through a perfect Master.
The Shabd, the Word, is the Insignia of the One True Lord. Through the Perfect Guru, the Knowing Lord is known.
Guru Nanak Dev –
Adi Granth, Basant M1, Ashtapadi, p. 1188
Both Guru Amar Das and Guru Arjan Dev support this:
He who loves the Truth, Loves the True Word too.
When you love the Truth, your words are true; they reflect the True Word of the Shabd.
Guru Amar Das –
Adi Granth, Sri Raag M3, p. 33
Listen to me, my friend and comrade; the Master has blest me with the Initiation of the True Shabd.
Listen, o my friend and companion – the Guru has given the Mantra of the Shabd, the True Word of God.
Guru Arjan Dev –
Adi Granth, Vadhans M5, p. 576
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