Servant Of Peace

Snatam Kaur's song "Servant Of Peace" is a beautiful blend of spiritual wisdom and a heartfelt prayer for peace. The lyrics begin with a Sikh mantra, "Aad sach, jugaad sach, Haibhay sach, nanak hosee bhay sach," which translates to "True in the beginning, true throughout the ages, true here and now, O Nanak, God shall forever be true." This mantra emphasizes the eternal and unchanging nature of divine truth, setting a profound spiritual tone for the song.

The song then transitions into a prayer inspired by the famous Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi. This prayer is a plea to become an instrument of peace, asking for the strength to replace hatred with love, injury with pardon, doubt with faith, despair with hope, darkness with light, and sadness with joy. The repetition of these contrasts highlights the transformative power of peace and love, urging the listener to embody these virtues in their daily life.

The final verses of the song focus on selflessness and the deeper spiritual rewards of giving, understanding, and loving. The lines "Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood, as to understand, to be loved, as to love" emphasize the importance of putting others before oneself. The song concludes with the profound realization that true fulfillment and eternal life come from selfless acts of giving and forgiving. Snatam Kaur's soothing voice and the meditative quality of the music make this song a powerful tool for reflection and spiritual growth.