Category Archives: Gurmukh, Manmukh

Two aspects of Jeeva

Posted by T. Singh

As indicated in the Gurbani, the Jeeva (individual being) has two aspects (ਦੋ ਰੂਪ): (1) Manmukh and (2) Gurmukh. If the Jeeva is attached to the body (“ਮੋਹੁ ਸਰੀਰਾ”); that is, if the Jeeva identifies himself with the body-consciousness (“ਪਸੂ” ਵਿਰਤੀ: animal-consciousness), then he is … READ FULL POST »

Hell and its dwellers

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As indicated in the Gurbani, the hell is not somewhere up there or there yonder. But, it is here and now.

According to the Gurbani, attachment (Moh-ਮੋਹ) and doubt (Bharam-ਭਰਮ, misapprehension, confusion, etc.) constitute the horrible hell. And many (“ਘਣੋ”-numerous, gross, large number) of us … READ FULL POST »

Igniting Spark

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The Gurbani is the igniting spark, which lits the blazing fire of Prachand Giaan (Divine Knowledge, Wisdom, Aatam-Giaan …) within, which drives away the darkness of ignorance of our Mool (ਮੂਲ, Joti-Svaroopa …).

ਗਿਆਨੁ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡੁ ਬਲਿਆ ਘਟਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਘਰ ਮੰਦਰ ਸੋਹਾਇਆ ॥: Giaanu prachandu baliaa … READ FULL POST »

Discernment of a Giaanee

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The Gurbani urges us to constantly inquire, reflect, contemplate, investigate, directly look into, etc. (i.e., Vichaar): Where I came from? Where did I originate, and where will I go and merge? How am I bound, and how do I obtain liberation? How do I merge … READ FULL POST »

Human Conduct

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There exist good qualities (Divine Nature or Virtues: truthful living, and so on) and not so good qualities (demonic nature or qualities, etc.) in us – human beings. The Gurbani explains the way these two inclinations in us propel our actions and lifestyle in this … READ FULL POST »

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