Category Archives: Haumai, Ego

Man minus ego becomes Godlike

Posted by T. Singh

A computer virus infects the computer and ruins it. To bring the computer back to its original state, removal of the virus and cleansing of any damage done by it is necessary.

Similarly, ego (Haumai) – which is the virus (“ਰੋਗੁ”) of the mind – … READ FULL POST »

Crookedness of the Mind

Posted by T. Singh

Both the ocean and the wave are water. Waves arise at the surface of the ocean due to wind. If there is no wind created disturbance (e.g., deep below the surface of the ocean), there will be no waves. Hence waves are disturbance at the … READ FULL POST »

Weighing the Egotism

Posted by T. Singh

Egotism = Haumai…

We routinely hear about egotism (Haumai). At the same time, we also hear that we need to eradicate egotism (Haumai) to Realize God.

But, how can someone know if one has egotism (Haumai) in the first place? Second, how can someone know … READ FULL POST »

Part 11: Stubborn Mindedness

Posted by T. Singh

Counting Beads:

When Kabeer Sahib realized he wasted his life in Kashi following worthless rituals dictated by Brahmin / Pundits (such as counting beads – Maalaa, rosary, and so on), he moved from there.

ਸਗਲ ਜਨਮੁ ਸਿਵ ਪੁਰੀ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥: ISagal janam siv puri gavaaiaa: … READ FULL POST »

Step Onto My Path With Your Head In Hand

Posted by T. Singh

ਜਉ ਤਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਖੇਲਣ ਕਾ ਚਾਉ ॥ ਸਿਰੁ ਧਰਿ ਤਲੀ ਗਲੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਆਉ ॥ ਇਤੁ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਪੈਰੁ ਧਰੀਜੈ ॥ ਸਿਰੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਕਾਣਿ ਨ ਕੀਜੈ ॥੨੦॥: Jaou taou prem khelan kaa chaaou. Siru dhari talee galee meree aaou. Itu maaragi pairu dhareejai. Siru deejai kaani na … READ FULL POST »

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