The very first verse of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) opens with ‘ੴ‘ which depicts the ONENESS of the Creator with the entirety of His Creation. The ONE genderless, All-pervading Universal Energy or Hukam –… Continue reading Acting without Being or Becoming
Category: Gurbani
Live in the Present Moment – Here and Now
Many aspects of organized and institutionalized religions (Mazhab-ਮਜ਼ਹਬ) are concocted, imaginary, myths, fantasies, hearsays, impractical, unnatural and laughable that defy commonsense. But we believe them anyway! The focus and obsession… Continue reading Live in the Present Moment – Here and Now
Gurbani Teaches to be Humble even if You are Intelligent or Powerful
The highest result of Wisdom/learning/education (ਗਿਆਨਵਾਨ) is humility. Having said that, the purpose of Wisdom/learning/education is not to become somebody, but to become humble or tolerant. Aptly, as envisaged by… Continue reading Gurbani Teaches to be Humble even if You are Intelligent or Powerful
Heart-Lotus
Because the lotus rises from impurity (unclean, stagnant, muddy water) to blossom as a beautiful and clean flower, it is a symbol of purity. The individual consciousness does the same… Continue reading Heart-Lotus
Not Liable For Change
The Gurbani says we are THAT — “Joti Saroop(u)-ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ”! The Gurbani reminds us that we as “Joti Saroop(u)” (“ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ”) are not separate from the Reality – Mool. Therefore,… Continue reading Not Liable For Change