9 nidhs, and 4 qualities

[GurujisDaughter]

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Alot of time in Gurbani there come 9 nidhs, and 4 qualities. What are these?

[luckysingh99]

Do you mean Nau(Nine or New) Nidh and

3 qualities or gunn of maya- but the 4th state or chautha padh is attained after you conquer the 3 qualities, therefore it is not really 4 qualities ??

[N30S1NGH]

Gurafteh Ji,

I searched through sikh forums online..I found the below.

"Pirtham bhagautee simer keh, Gur Naanak laaie sahai,
Fir Angad Gur, tey Amardaas, Raamdaas hoee sahai,
Arjan, Hargobind noo, simrao, sree Har Rai,
Sree HarKrishaan dhiaaeeai jis dithday sabh dukh jai,
Tegh Bahadur simereeai, ghaar nauh nidh aavai dhaai,
Sabh thaaee hoi sahai."
(Guru Gobind Singh ji, Durga ki Vaar, Dasam Guru Durbar)

These 9 treasures...
1) Padam, (gold/silver)
2) Mahapadam (jewels)
3) Shank (delicious foods)
4) Makar (being recognised by the state, eg, a knighthood)
5) Ruchap (trade in silks and fine fabrics)
6) Mokhand (fine arts and antiquities)
7) Rund (old ornaments, and cutlery)
8) Neel (Pearls)
9) Vuch (immence Wealth through financial genuis)

Four qualities as luckysingh veer mentioned above- sato, rajo, tamo and fourth one is main quality- which is turiya padh or avastha, four qualitie could also mean depending on the context of shabd, it could also mean char worldly padarath as gurbani discusses

Char padarath, je ko mange

Sadh jana ki, seva lage ||

Char padarth are known as:

1. Dharam - Discipline. Understanding of his or her duties i.e virtues(Ethics)
2. Arath - Assets. he or she has no shortage of money, precious metals, pearls etc & has obtained the desired wealth.
3. Kaam - Desire. His or her all desired gets fulfilled from marriage to children.
4. Moksh - Liberation. He or she attains emancipation.

Hope this helps.

[GurujisDaughter]

Do you mean Nau(Nine or New) Nidh and

3 qualities or gunn of maya- but the 4th state or chautha padh is attained after you conquer the 3 qualities, therefore it is not really 4 qualities ??

I meant 9. Sorry about that. I got the answer from the 2nd post. Thanks anyways.