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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 »

All Know How to Get Trapped

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The Gurbani indicates that everyone knows many ways of being trapped or getting trapped (or caught in Maya’s snare, doubts, inner pollution, worldly bondage, falsehood, desires, Karamkaand, Bikaar-lust, anger, greed…).

In the same breath, the Gurbani tells us that “hardly anyone knows how to escape”.

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Gurmukh and Manmukh

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It is repeatedly indicated in the Gurbani that there are only two different groups of people living together on earth: the Gurmukhs and the Manmukhs. The Gurbani asks us to become the Gurmukhs. Why?

Because, only by becoming the Gurmukh one can Realize, Know, or … 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 »

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