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THE GURBANI DEFINES THE Pardhan

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The word Pardhan (pronounced as Pardhaan) has a general meaning (a leader, Aagoo, chief, a distinguished person, etc.) as understood by most of the people, and also a special meaning as indicated by the Gurbani.

The Gurbani gives us the exact meaning and significance of this word, and the true qualification of a Pardhaan. Secondly, this blog is limited to … Read More »

THE GURBANI SAYS JUDGE YOURSELF, NOT OTHERS

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ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਖੇ ਆਪ ਕਉ ਤਾ ਪਾਰਖੁ ਜਾਣੁ ॥: Nanak parkhe aap kayu ta paarakh jaan: O Nanak, if someone judges himself, only then is he known as a real judge (sggs 148). ਇਸੁ ਮਨ ਕਉ ਕੋਈ ਖੋਜਹੁ ਭਾਈ ॥: Is mann kayu koee khojo bhaaee: Let each person examine his own mind, O brother (sggs 1128).

Here we have it.

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RICE AND HUSK

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ਕਬੀਰ ਚਾਵਲ ਕਾਰਣੇ ਤੁਖ ਕਉ ਮੁਹਲੀ ਲਾਇ ॥ ਸੰਗਿ ਕੁਸੰਗੀ ਬੈਸਤੇ ਤਬ ਪੂਛੇ ਧਰਮ ਰਾਇ ॥੨॥: Kabeer chaaval kaarane tukh kaou muhalee laai. Sang kusangee baisate tab poochhe Dharam Raai ||2|| (sggs 965 and 1375).

Through the example (ਮਿਸਾਲ) of the rice and the husk, the foregoing two verses make the following (if not more!) very important points.

In the … Read More »

Wresling Arena – ਛਿੰਝ (Chhinjh)

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What is Chhinjh – ਛਿੰਝ ? It is essentially a wresting competition held in an open arena. This colorful festival is celebrated mainly in the rural areas of Punjab. In the midst of the noise of bugles and drums (Dhol – ਢੋਲ) beat, people and wrestlers from near and far gatter in an arena. The whole atmosphere of this celebration … Read More »

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