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
Category: Gurbani
Heart-Lotus
Because the lotus rises from impurity (unclean water) to blossom as a pure, uncontaminated flower, it is a symbol of purity. The individual consciousness does the same on its path… 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
Ladles do not know the Taste of Dishes They Cruise in!
When the Truth that has not been personally experienced, one can not grasp it directly. However, with the help of analogies, similes, allegories, metaphors, figurative or mystic representations and illustrations,… Continue reading Ladles do not know the Taste of Dishes They Cruise in!
Gurbani Counsels Controlling Vices / Bikaar …
The shadow of vices / Bikaar (also spelt ‘Vikaar‘) — lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride; and their countless variations — stalks behind Righteousness or Virtues up to last moment until… Continue reading Gurbani Counsels Controlling Vices / Bikaar …