Category Archives: Bhagti, Devotion, Worship
Regular Flowers Versus The Lotus Of The Heart
Because the lotus rises from impurity (unclean water) to blossom as a pure, uncontaminated flower, it is a symbol of purity. The individual consciousness does the same on its path … [Full Post→]
The Sword Of The Satguroo
According to the SGGS: The sword of the Satguroo (“Satiguroo Kaa Kharragu“-“ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਖੜਗੁ”) => Satguroo’s Wisdom or Giaan: the Divine Knowledge of the Shabad-Guroo … ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਖੜਗੁ ਸੰਜੋਉ … [Full Post→]
Persistent Bhagti
It is said that persistence can grind a steel beam into a needle! The Gurbani urges us to apply persistence in Bhagti as well – “Nirantari Bhagti” (ਨਿਰੰਤਰਿ ਭਗਤਿ); for … [Full Post→]
Bhagti
As indicated in the Gurbani – for a Sikh Bhagti (also spelt Bhakti…) is to Realize the Gurmat or Gur-Giaan (i.e., ਸਿਖ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਗੁਰਮਤ ਲੈਣਾ ਹੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਹੈ, i.e., ਗੁਰਮਤਿ … [Full Post→]
Nij Bhagtee
ਨਿਜ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੀਲਵੰਤੀ ਨਾਰਿ ॥: Nij bhagtee seelvantee naar: (sggs 370). ਨਿਜ (Nij) = own, personal, ਆਪਣੀ, ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਦੀ, ਆਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਣ ਵਾਲੀ, beneficial to Aatmaa… ਭਗਤੀ (Bhagtee) … [Full Post→]