The Gurbani urges us to use Akal (ਅਕਲ = wisdom, intellect, reason…). In short using Akal (ਅਕਲ-intellect) simply implies using Viveka-Budhi (discerning intellect). ਸਭ ਤੇ ਊਤਮ ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਕਥਾ ॥… Continue reading Using Wisdom
Category: Giaan, Giyan, Gian, Wisdom, Ignorance
Antidote for Ignorance
We humans tend to be awake in the darkness of ignorance, and slumber in the light of Wisdom! Ignorance is the evil in the world! Ignorance is not lacking or… Continue reading Antidote for Ignorance
Essence of Karma, Dharma, and Wisdom
ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਇਹੁ ਤਤੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ॥ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ॥: This is the essence of Karma, Dharma and spiritual wisdom: do japa of Hri Naam with Saadh (within). (sggs 866).… Continue reading Essence of Karma, Dharma, and Wisdom
Mental Blindness
Blindness may be lumped up in two categories as follows: Physical blindness: unable to see with the bodily eyes or the complete lack of form and visual light perception –… Continue reading Mental Blindness
Light Symbolizes Knowledge
The gurbani leads us to the Light (Chaanan) – Enlightenment, spiritual Giyan (Bibek Budh, Knowledge, Wisdom, Virtuous life etc.), the greatest and lasting Inner Wealth. It removes spiritual ignorance (ਆਤਮਕ… Continue reading Light Symbolizes Knowledge