Saibhaṅ: Self-Illumined by the Jyoti (Light)
This page presents “God Almighty is Light – Saibhan,” exploring Shri Mataji’s revelation of the Divine as eternal light. It examines the mystical meaning of *Saibhan*—God as self‑existent, luminous, and all‑pervading—affirming the eschatological role of Self‑realization in awakening humanity to the living presence of Spirit. Through comparative insights, the content highlights how divine light is recognized across traditions as the eternal medium of salvation, bridging prophecy, mystical experience, and seekers’ quest for truth, offering proof of divine intervention and the transformative power of the Adi Shakti.
“God Almighty is Light
Since Self-Realization the Light fascinated Kash. On the very first day itself he had stood alone on the endless cover of clouds, trying to understand where was this incredible, utterly peaceful Shangri-La that he had stumbled upon. There was one distinguishing Reality of this celestial landscape that held him spellbound — The Light! It was shining high above at a distance. He had kept gazing at it, spellbound by its indescribable uniqueness and infinite luminosity. It was an extremely bright globe, much brighter than many suns. In spite of its dazzling brightness it never ever hurt the eyes. Since Kash had never seen anything that bright he thought it must be the sun, but at a much closer proximity. His father, finding no other logical explanation, also agreed.
After months of Self-Transcendence it began to slowly dawn that what Kash was seeing could not possibly be the sun. But Kash kept on insisting that it had to be as nothing he had seen on Earth shone so bright. Uncertainty came into his father inquisitive mind. He had this peculiar habit of not believing anything unknown or speculative unless proven beyond a shadow of reasonable doubt. The sun that his son was seeing disturbed. Not only was it just above the Great Adi Shakti but it did not emit heat! But the lingering question was why was it visible only at Her place and nowhere else in the Kingdom of The Almighty Creator? If it was indeed the sun then it had to be seen at all the dwellings of all the Immortal Messengers that Shri Mataji used to take Kash to.
On September 11, 1994, at 13:05 p.m., after reading the word Shaibhan (Self-illumined) at the opening stanza of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the consciousness of Self-Realization indicated that there was more to this Truth than met the mind. If Guru Nanak had described the Divine World of Reality (Lahut) to be Shaibhan, or Self-Illumined, then the "very bright sun" that Kash spoke about could not be true. If the Spirit of the Living God was the Ultimate Reality (Al-Haqqah) then this "sun" at Her Abode was an inferior object. Moreover, Kash's extraordinary observation of this "sun" created more questions and doubts. He maintained that:
Then one day he dropped a bombshell by claiming that there are no shadows from the rays of this Sun! In all his journeys Kash never saw any shadow in the Kingdom of The Spirit. Though questioned many times he maintained that this Sun does not produce any shadow, physical properties that are ubiquitous in our universal sun. Kash was told by his father to clarify this issue with Shri Viswamata Nirmala Devi. There was something strange about this sun that Kash daily witnessed.
Kash meditated and the Divine Kundalini at the sacrum bone took him up the Tree of Life into the Bridal Chamber. He burst through the clouds and reached His Dominion. The Infinite Light shone ever so brilliantly from above the Eternal Throne of the Great Mater Divinae Gratiae (Mother of Divine Grace) as She sat in Bliss and Joy. Shri Lok Mata met him and the question was put forward. The Great Primordial Guru explained that it was not the sun that he was seeing but the Light. They then meditated, after which Kash returned back to this hate-filled world of Louis Farrakhans1 and Osama bin Ladins.2
This Revelation of the Light is the Ultimate Truth of all the Holy Scriptures. This Light has been announced by all His Messengers, Prophets and Incarnations. Since the dawn of civilization highly evolved souls have been searching relentlessly for this Light. This is the Light of Shri Krishna. This is the Light of Shri Jesus. This is the Light of Shri Buddha. This is the Light of Allah, of Yahweh, of Brahman or any other name that humans give to Him. God Almighty is Light!
Thousands have seen this Light, especially those who have undergone near-death-experiences. Just like Kash, they also gazed at it with utter awe and tranquility at their first sight of this Divine Wonder. These experiences of His Light are from within. Upon physical death they will experience His Light in His Dominion without. This is the Reality of the Microcosm and the Macrocosm. We all live within God and He lives within us as Light.
There is a sloka, 'It cannot be killed by anybody, nothing can destroy it. Even if you want to suck it you cannot.' It is such a powerful Light. You can verify it whether it is eternal or not. You have to see for yourself you have such a unique Light within you. In the history of spirituality of this world so many have got Realization — such a Light in them. How could these stupid, flimsy, useless conditionings dominate you now, when you are the carrier of Eternal Light.'
Being The Light Of Pure Compassion, Istanbul, Turkey — November 5, 1994”
Shri Adi Shakti: The Kingdom of God
Pariah Kutta, 1999, p. 669
1. “Terrorism is like beauty: it is in the eye of the beholder.” — Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam leader, praising Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi. — TIME Magazine, October 28, 1996
2. “We are sure of Allah’s victory and our victory against the Americans and the Jews as promised by the prophet (peace be upon him): ‘Judgment day shall not come until the Muslims fight the Jews, whereas the Jews will hide behind trees and stones, and the tree and the stone will speak and say, “Muslim, behind me a Jew, come and kill him,” except for the al-Ghargad tree, which is a Jewish plant.’” — Osama bin Laden
ABC News, May 28, 1998
3. Sahasra-dala-padmastha (528th): Residing in the Thousand-Petaled Lotus.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: The Complete Scriptural Foundation
- The Mool Mantar: Defining the Self-Illumined Divine
- The Pure Light: Eternal and Unchanging
- The Universal Light: Present in All Creation
- Liberation Through Light: The Ultimate Union
- The Child's Testimony: Witnessing the Prophecy Fulfilled
- The Unprecedented Convergence
- The Undeniable Divine Identity
- Prophetic Confirmation: "I Was With Him"
- The Divine Mandate: Doing Job of God Almighty
- Conclusion: The Complete Revelation
Introduction: The Complete Scriptural Foundation
This document presents the most comprehensive scriptural analysis ever undertaken of Guru Nanak's teachings on Divine Light (Jyoti) and their extraordinary fulfillment in the witnessed reality of the Self-illumined Aykaa Maa-ee or One Divine Mother (Ang 7 line 2). Through systematic examination of the Japji Sahib's most profound verses, we establish an irrefutable theological foundation that transcends mere spiritual interpretation and enters the realm of divine confirmation.
The significance of this analysis cannot be overstated: it represents the convergence of ancient scriptural prophecy with modern spiritual experience in a manner so precise and undeniable that it shatters the boundaries between theological study and living revelation. We are not merely examining texts—we are witnessing one of the most sacred revelation in human spiritual history.
The Mool Mantar: Defining the Self-Illumined Divine
Ik Oankar Satnam Kartapurakh Nirbhau Nirvair Akaal Moorat Ajuni Saibhaṅ
The One Eternal Reality, whose Name is Truth, Creator, without fear, without enmity, beyond time, unborn, Self-illumined.
In the foundational Mool Mantar of the Japji Sahib, Guru Nanak provides what stands as the most precise and comprehensive definition of the Divine in all of spiritual literature. Among the eight divine attributes enumerated, the final and culminating characteristic is Saibhaṅ—Self-illumined. This is not merely one attribute among many; it is the defining characteristic that encompasses and explains all others.
The theological significance of Saibhaṅ cannot be understated. In Sanskrit, "Sai" means "self" and "bhaṅ" relates to illumination or light. This refers to a Divine Being whose presence is continually revealed and affirmed by the Light that shines above it. The Light is evidence of Paarbarahm, the one through whom Reincarnation is ended, and eternal peace is found. (Mit ga-ay gavan paa-ay bisraam)
What makes Guru Nanak's definition revolutionary is its specificity. While other spiritual traditions speak of divine light metaphorically, Guru Nanak identifies it as the essential, defining characteristic of the Supreme Reality. To know God, according to Guru Nanak, is to recognize the One who is eternally illumined by the Light.
Paar means beyond or transcendent. It signifies that which lies outside the bounds of human perception, intellect, and worldly limitations. In spiritual terms, it points to the infinite nature of the Divine—unreachable by ordinary means, yet present everywhere. It evokes the idea of crossing over from illusion to truth, from the temporal to the eternal.
Brahm refers to the Supreme Reality or Universal Consciousness. It is the Divine essence that permeates all existence, yet remains untouched and indivisible. In Sikh philosophy, Brahm is not a deity with form but the eternal, formless source of all creation. It is pure awareness, the ultimate truth, and the foundation of all spiritual realization.
Together, Paarbrahm encapsulates the concept of a Supreme Being who is both the source and the transcendence of all that exists—experienced through grace, devotion, and inner illumination, beyond the grasp of intellect or sensory perception.
The Pure Light: Eternal and Unchanging
Aadays Tisai Aadays
Aad Aneel Anaad Anaahat
Jug Jug Ayko Vays
I bow, humbly I bow
The Primal One, the Pure Light, without beginning, without end.
Throughout all ages, remains the same.
These verses expand upon the Mool Mantar's definition by identifying the Divine as Aneel—the Pure Light. This is not ordinary light that can be created, diminished, or extinguished. This is primordial light that exists beyond the constraints of time and space, unchanged throughout all ages (Jug Jug Ayko Vays).
The phrase "Aad Aneel" is particularly significant—it describes the original Pure Light, the source from which all other light emanates. This Pure Light is Anaad (without beginning) and Anaahat (without end), establishing its eternal, self-sustaining nature. Unlike created light that requires a source, this Pure Light IS the source—it is self-generating, self-sustaining, and Self-illumined.
Guru Nanak's repeated emphasis on the unchanging nature of this Light (Jug Jug Ayko Vays) establishes a crucial theological principle: the Self-illumined Divine maintains the same luminous essence across all manifestations and throughout all time. This Light is not subject to variation, diminishment, or alteration—it remains constant in its pure, self-generating radiance.
The Universal Light: Present in All Creation
Sabh meh jot jot hai so-ay.
Tis dai chaanan sabh meh chaanan ho-ay.
Gur saakhee jot pargat ho-ay.
Amongst all is the Light—You are that Light.
By this Illumination, that Light is radiant within all.
Through the Guru's Teachings, the Light shines forth.
This verse reveals the universal presence of the Divine Light while maintaining its singular identity. The phrase "Sabh meh jot jot hai so-ay" expresses a profound theological truth: although the Light pervades all creation, it remains one and undivided. The same Light that illumines every being is the One Eternal Light—universal in manifestation, singular in essence.
The second line, "Tis dai chaanan sabh meh chaanan ho-ay," explains the principle of this universal illumination. It is only through the radiance of the Original Light that any other form of illumination—spiritual or physical—can exist. This identifies the Self-illumined Divine as the primal source from which all light in creation flows.
Most significantly, the concluding line reveals that this Light can be consciously recognized and directly experienced through authentic spiritual guidance: "Gur saakhee jot pargat ho-ay"—through the Guru’s testimony and living example, the Light becomes revealed. This establishes that the Self-illumined Divine is not merely an abstract principle, but a Living Reality who manifests through the True Guru. In this age, the identity of this Self-illumined Divine has been made manifest in the person of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, fulfilling Guru Nanak’s description of the True Guru who reveals the Eternal Light.
Liberation Through Light: The Ultimate Union
Sadaa baseh Paarbarahm kai sang.
Ji-o jal meh jal aa-ay khataanaa, ti-o jotee sang Jot samaanaa.
Mit ga-ay gavan paa-ay bisraam.
He dwells forever with the Supreme Brahman.
As water comes to blend with water, his light blends into the Light.
Reincarnation is ended, and eternal peace is found.
This verse provides the ultimate theological framework for understanding the relationship between individual consciousness and the Self-illumined Divine. The metaphor "Ji-o jal meh jal aa-ay khataanaa, ti-o jotee sang Jot samaanaa" is perhaps the most profound description of spiritual liberation in all of scripture.
Just as water merges seamlessly with water, losing all sense of separation while maintaining its essential nature, the individual light (jotee) merges with the universal Light (Jot). This is not annihilation but recognition—the realization that the light within was never separate from the Light itself. The individual light discovers its true identity as an expression of the Self-illumined Divine.
The result of this recognition is ultimate liberation: "Mit ga-ay gavan paa-ay bisraam"—reincarnation ends and eternal peace is attained. This establishes that recognition of the Self-illumined Divine, symbolized by the merging of light with Light, represents the highest spiritual achievement possible.
The Child's Testimony: Witnessing the Prophecy Fulfilled
Against this comprehensive scriptural foundation, we now examine the extraordinary testimony of a child named Kash, who consistently witnessed a phenomenon that defies conventional understanding: the perpetual presence of a celestial Light above the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother).
This Light, initially perceived by the child as a "sun," possessed characteristics that distinguished it from any earthly phenomenon. It was stationary, emitted no heat but rather cool rays, cast no shadows, and maintained constant presence regardless of time, weather, or location. When questioned about this mysterious "sun," the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) herself clarified to Kash that it was not a celestial body but the Light of God itself.
The theological implications of this testimony are staggering when examined against Guru Nanak's scriptural framework. Here we have direct, eyewitness observation of the exact phenomenon that Guru Nanak identified as the defining characteristic of the Divine: Self-illumination. The Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) is never observed without this Light, never seen as separate from this radiance, never witnessed in ordinary illumination.
This is not a temporary spiritual experience or occasional mystical vision—this is the constant, unchanging reality of the Divine Mother's being. She embodies the very principle that Guru Nanak described as Saibhaṅ: Self-illumined, generating Light from her very essence, requiring no external source of radiance.
The Unprecedented Convergence
The convergence of Guru Nanak's scriptural teachings with Kash's direct testimony creates an unprecedented theological confirmation. Every aspect of the child's observation aligns perfectly with the characteristics of Divine Light as described in the Japji Sahib:
Self-Illumined (Saibhaṅ): The Light above the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) generates its own radiance, requiring no external source—exactly as Guru Nanak defined the essential nature of the Divine.
Pure Light (Aneel): The Light observed by Kash possesses qualities that distinguish it from ordinary light—it is cool rather than hot, casts no shadows, and maintains perfect consistency—characteristics of the Pure Light described by Guru Nanak.
Eternal and Unchanging (Jug Jug Ayko Vays): The Light is witnessed constantly, without variation or diminishment, maintaining the same radiant presence throughout all circumstances—fulfilling Guru Nanak's description of the unchanging Divine Light.
Universal Presence (Sabh meh jot): While the Light is specifically witnessed with the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother), its presence illuminates all who come into her vicinity, demonstrating the universal illuminating power described in the Japji Sahib.
This is not coincidence—this is fulfillment. This is not interpretation—this is confirmation. The child Kash witnessed the living embodiment of every characteristic that Guru Nanak used to define the Self-illumined Divine.
The Undeniable Divine Identity
The Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) (Eka Mai) stands revealed as the perfect embodiment of Guru Nanak's definition of the Self-illumined Divine. She is not merely associated with the Light—She IS the Light that Guru Nanak proclaimed as the ultimate identifying characteristic of God Almighty.
The theological implications transcend all previous understanding of divine manifestation. In the vast tapestry of spiritual literature across all traditions, it is Guru Nanak alone who provides this precise, technical identification of the Divine as Self-illumined. And it is the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) alone who is witnessed embodying this exact characteristic in living, breathing, compassionate human form.
Consider the extraordinary precision of this convergence: Guru Nanak describes the Divine as generating Light from its very essence, and the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) is witnessed with Light that emanates from her being. Guru Nanak identifies the Divine as Pure Light that remains unchanged throughout all ages, and the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) is observed with Light that maintains perfect consistency across all circumstances. Guru Nanak declares that the Divine Light illuminates all creation, and the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother)'s presence brings illumination to all who encounter her.
This is not theological speculation—this is direct confirmation. This is not mystical interpretation—this is empirical validation. The child Kash did not witness a holy person with a spiritual aura; he observed the fulfillment of Guru Nanak's most precise definition of the Supreme Reality. He saw Saibhaṅ—the Self-illumined One—in the eternal, living, compassionate Spirit form.
Prophetic Confirmation: I Was With Him (Guru Nanak).
The scriptural and experiential evidence gains even greater significance when examined alongside the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother)'s own prophetic declaration:
We can say on Guru principal Nanak Sahib came. Even in His time so many could not know their Spirit. He was breaking his head advising the people. He had taken human form but still he was not recognized. I was with Him — in fact with all of Them.
This declaration takes on profound new meaning when understood in the context of the Light. If Guru Nanak defined God by the presence of the Self-illumined Light, and if the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) is the one eternally witnessed with this identical Light, then her claim to have been present with Guru Nanak is not merely a spiritual assertion—it is a theological necessity.
The Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) embodies the very attribute that Guru Nanak used to define the Divine. Her presence with him is confirmed not by historical documentation but by the continuity of the Light itself. The same Self-illumined radiance that inspired Guru Nanak's teachings is the same Light that is witnessed with the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) today.
This establishes a direct spiritual lineage that transcends conventional understanding of religious history. The Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother)'s claim to have been with "all of Them"—Guru Nanak, Shri Krishna, Shri Buddha, Shri Jesus, and all the great founders of religions—is substantiated by the evidence of the Light. She is the common thread, the Self-illumined presence that has guided and inspired all authentic spiritual revelation throughout human history.
The Divine Mandate: I Am Here to Do the Job of God Almighty.
The theological framework established by Guru Nanak's definition of the Self-illumined Divine and its fulfillment in the witnessed Light above the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) reaches its ultimate confirmation in Her own extraordinary declaration made in Bordi, India:
I am here to do the job of God Almighty.
This statement represents perhaps the most direct and unequivocal divine self-identification in recorded spiritual history. Unlike metaphorical or symbolic language often employed in spiritual discourse, this declaration is absolute and unambiguous. The Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) does not claim to be a messenger, a representative, or an aspect of the Divine—She declares that She has incarnated on Earth to perform the very function of God Almighty Himself. The theological implications are staggering: this is not a human being claiming divine status, but the Divine incarnate announcing Her earthly mission.
The evidence of the Light provides irrefutable confirmation of this declaration. When Guru Nanak defined the Supreme Reality as Saibhaṅ—Self-illumined—he established the ultimate criterion for divine identification. The perpetual presence of the celestial Light above the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother), witnessed consistently and documented extensively, validates Her claim to divine identity according to the most precise scriptural standard ever articulated. The Light itself bears witness to Her declaration: She who is eternally illumined by the Light of God is indeed here to do the job of God Almighty, for She IS that Light incarnate in human form for the salvation of humanity.
Conclusion: The Complete Revelation
This comprehensive analysis establishes beyond any theological doubt that the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother), Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, embodies the complete fulfillment of Guru Nanak's definition of the Self-illumined Divine. Every aspect of her witnessed reality aligns perfectly with every characteristic of Divine Light described in the Japji Sahib.
We have witnessed an unprecedented convergence of ancient scriptural prophecy with modern spiritual experience. The child Kash's innocent observation of the Light above the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) represents the most significant theological confirmation in human spiritual history—the direct, empirical validation of Guru Nanak's most profound teachings about the nature of the Divine.
The moment of realization—"On September 11, 1994, at 13:05 p.m., after reading the word Shaibhang (Self-illumined) at the opening stanza of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib"—marks a pivotal point in spiritual understanding. Three decades later, the full significance of that moment is finally being comprehended: the recognition that the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) embodies the very essence of what Guru Nanak could only describe in words.
This intricate tapestry of interconnected evidence—the comprehensive scriptural foundation, the child's direct testimony, the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother)'s prophetic declarations, and the moment of divine realization—creates an irrefutable case for the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother)'s identity as the Self-illumined One. This is not merely a spiritual teaching; it is a transcendental truth that transforms our understanding of divine manifestation.
The Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) stands revealed as Saibhaṅ—Self-illumined, eternal, and undeniably Divine. She is the living fulfillment of Guru Nanak's highest vision, the embodiment of the Pure Light that illuminates all creation, the incarnation of the Self-illumined One who walked among us in human form as Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.
This complete revelation establishes the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother)'s identity not through theological argument but through the convergence of revealed scripture and witnessed reality. The Light itself bears testimony to her divine nature, confirming what Guru Nanak proclaimed as the ultimate identifying characteristic of the Supreme Reality.
In the annals of spiritual history, this document represents the definitive establishment of the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother)'s identity as the Self-illumined Divine, supported by the most comprehensive scriptural analysis ever undertaken and confirmed by direct spiritual experience. The truth stands illuminated by the very Light it seeks to understand—the eternal, self-generating radiance of the Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) herself.
The identity is not suggested—it is declared by the Light itself. The truth is not implied—it is blazoned forth in celestial radiance that no earthly power can replicate or counterfeit. The Aykaa Maa-ee (One Divine Mother) stands revealed not by human testimony alone, but by the very Light that Guru Nanak proclaimed as the identifying mark of God Almighty. She is Saibhang—Self-illumined, eternal, and undeniably Divine, as the SGGS eternally testifies.
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