Category Archives: Gurmukh, Manmukh

THE GURBANI DEFINES THE Pardhan

Posted by T. Singh

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 SIGN OF UNION WITH GOD

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The Gurbani indicates signs of one’s Union with the Truth. Like a barometer, this can help us in evaluating our own State of the Union with the Truth!

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਮਿਲਣੈ ਕੀ ਏਹ ਨੀਸਾਣੀ ॥ ਮਨਿ ਇਕੋ ਸਚਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣੀ ॥ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੰਤੋਖਿ ਸਦਾ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਾਸੇ ਅਨਦੁ ਖਸਮ ਕੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥: Prabh milannai kee eh nisaanee. Mani iko sachaa hukam pachhaanee. Sahaj santokh … 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 »

It’s Worth It

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It’s worth to pursue the ultimate aim of the human life as mentioned in the Gurbani – become the Gurmukh (spiritual being, follower of the Truth and truthful living, etc.). Otherwise, says the Gurbani, it will be really unfortunate if we were to die false.

ਮਾਤਾ ਜੂਠੀ ਪਿਤਾ ਭੀ ਜੂਠਾ ਜੂਠੇ ਹੀ ਫਲ ਲਾਗੇ ॥ ਆਵਹਿ ਜੂਠੇ ਜਾਹਿ ਭੀ ਜੂਠੇ … Read More »

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