The Gurus and Bhagats were not only God-Connected Within, they were also excellent communicators, poets, writers, and presenters. They effectively used idioms / metaphors to explain very complex spiritual Messages.… Continue reading Within Body are Five Lions and Ten Wolves!
Category: Gurbani
Naam Simran
The Gurbani enshrined within the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) does not advocate isolative meditation (ਅੱਖਾਂ ਮੀਚ ਕੇ ਬੈਠਣਾਂ…), but rather dedicating oneself to a higher purpose while recognizing that… Continue reading Naam Simran
Gurbani Rejects Ritual Poojaa – Worship
Poojaa in Sanskrit means honor, respect etc. In the beginning, ordinary people considered bowing their heads, making obeisances, or praying in their own words as Poojaa (worship). But the Pujaaree… Continue reading Gurbani Rejects Ritual Poojaa – Worship
Gurbani on Learned Fools
Being illiterate is not such a bad thing. But being a fool, hypocrite, superstitious or doubt-ridden and false even if one is educated is a matter of great concern for… Continue reading Gurbani on Learned Fools
Enchanting World-Picture
In the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) this material world is likened to the safflower. It’s real but deceptively enchanting, full of repeated pain and suffering, impermanent, momentary, ephemeral, fleeting… Continue reading Enchanting World-Picture