In the context of Gurbaani the Nau-Nidh or nine sources of wealth are related to 'Naam' (the Lord's Name).
"Cruelty, material attachment, greed and anger are the four rivers of fire. Falling into them, one is burnt, O Nanak!" (SGGS p 147).
These are needs of Soul to attain the supreme spiritual bliss i.e attainment of god. Gurbani contains information about soul and gives description how soul could liberate.
The Inner Meaning of Sangat and How Gurbani Changes our Brains
The Jāpu Sāhib serves as a general invocation at the beginning of the Dasam Granth Sahib. It has parallels with the Jap of Guru Nanak, the first composition in the Adi Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Nanak bows to Vahiguru, ādesu tisai ādesu, and this same devotion is continued on by the Tenth Nanak - Guru Gobind Singh.
It is said that Bhai Lehna (later, Guru Angad Dev) was the first to sing it in the presence of Guru Nanak Dev.
Like a giant wave, of love and unity, roaring towards the shore devouring everything in its path...
It's strange because the Guru is at every kirtan, but sometimes we really feel it.
Listen to Baljit Singh' tell his amazing story into Sikhi. He went from being constantly intoxicated, to struggling with Sikhi, to being a full time Kathakar.
Ravin Kaur shares her thoughts on anand karaj along with some insights into the gurbani of laavaan.