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I-Am-the-Body Idea

Posted by T. Singh

The Gurbani Teaches us that “I-am-the body” idea is erroneous – mistaken identity. This error arises out of the body-consiousness or body-attachment (ਦੇਹ-ਅੱਧਿਆਸ, Mayaic consciousness, conditioned or contaminated consciousness, etc.).

The Gurbani removes this doubt (ਭਰਮ-ਜਾਲ:Bharam-Jaal).

Sidh asked Baabaa Nanak:

ਤੇਰਾ ਕਵਣੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਜਿਸ ਕਾ … READ FULL POST »

Recognize God Within

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ਸਦਾ ਹਜੂਰਿ ਦੂਰਿ ਨ ਜਾਣਹੁ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੀ ਹਰਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਪਛਾਣਹੁ ॥: He is always close at hand (ਅੰਗ-ਸੰਗ) – do not think that He is far away. Through the Guru’s Shabad, recognize the Lord deep within your own being (sggs116). ਮਨਮੁਖ ਖੋਟੀ ਰਾਸਿ ਖੋਟਾ … READ FULL POST »

Pride Corrupts and Causes Downfall

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Pride is one of the powerful Bikaars (negative tendencies, passions…). As long as we have pride, it will impede the Divine Grace. While modesty and humility are traits to be cultivated, yielding to Bikaars is vehemently cautioned against in the Gurbani.

For example, Kabeer Sahib … READ FULL POST »

Human Body: a ‘Pile of Ordure and Maggots’ if..

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The human body is indicated to be a “pile of ordure and maggots’ if:

ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਅਸਤ ਬਿਸਟਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਜਾਨਤ ਹੋਰ ॥੧॥: Dhrig sareer asat bistaa krim bin Hari jaanat hor ||1|| (sggs 1228).

Duality — Doojaa Bhaav, Doojaa Bharam, or Dubidhaa, etc. … READ FULL POST »

How Body Becomes Source of Maya

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How does the human body becomes the source – ਕਾਰਨ – of Maya?

In Sanskrit, Maya literally means “that which is not” – “ma” means not, “ya” means that. It’s like a mirage which appears to be a very real river of water! It is … READ FULL POST »