Category Archives: Rituals

Mere Seeing of the SGGS Will Not Liberate

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Without Shabad-Vichaar, mere seeing (Darshan-ਦਰਸਨ) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) will not and cannot liberate anybody from Maya, doubts, duality, Haumai (false ego-sense), worldly bondage, mind’s delusions, Bikaars, and so on. This is the Gurbani’s edict.

ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੩ ॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨੋ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ … READ FULL POST »

Ritualistic Reading of the Gurbani

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Due to our mind’s corruption (inner filth: greed, selfishness, desires….), the Pujaarees (the priest group) and other religious con artists are able to dupe us. So long we are willing participants (due to the corruption of our own Bikaars…), they will continue doing what they … READ FULL POST »

We Try to Purchase Satigur Instead of Selling Our Mind to Him

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How do we try to buy the Satigur or God?

Donating gold, silver, money, etc., Donating expensive Rumaalaas, Palkis, etc., Conducting elaborate Langars (of food to outdo/impress others), Building expensive Gurdawara buildings, Performing Akhand Paaths without listening or paying attention to what’s being read, Doing … READ FULL POST »

Part 11: Stubborn Mindedness

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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 »

Part 7: Stubborn Mindedness

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Performing Calculated Service In Stubborn Mindedness (ਮਨ ਹਠ)

In stubborn mindedness (Mann-Hatha), many count beads (Maalaa), many read calculated Banis or Paaths, many perform calculated prayers, and so on. This is the nature of the worldly, calculating mind (The Manmukh). This is the way the … READ FULL POST »

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