In the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), the word ‘Panch’ (ਪੰਚ) is used for (1) five Bikaar (i.e. lust, anger, greed, attachment and egotistical pride – ਪੰਜ ਕਾਮਾਦਿਕ and their… Continue reading Panch Ko Jhagraa
Category: Gurbani
Gang Jamun
Bhagat Kabeer Sahib says: ਕਬੀਰ ਗੰਗ ਜਮੁਨ ਕੇ ਅੰਤਰੇ ਸਹਜ ਸੁੰਨ ਕੇ ਘਾਟ ॥ ਤਹਾ ਕਬੀਰੈ ਮਟੁ ਕੀਆ ਖੋਜਤ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਬਾਟ ॥੧੫੨॥: Kabeer gang jamun ke antre sahaj sunn… Continue reading Gang Jamun
Rusted Mind
The Gurbani says the mind of a Jeev (individual being) is rusted. What is this rust? This rust is indicated to be none other than the mind’s “Sootak” – impurity,… Continue reading Rusted Mind
What comes and goes is not Real
The Gurbani’s edict is what comes and goes is time-bound, thus unreal (“ਸੋ ਕਾਚੋ ਕਾਚਾ”). In other words, that which is Real never ends, and that which ends is not… Continue reading What comes and goes is not Real
Build a Fence of Dharma
The Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) urges us to abide by Dharma at all costs. But, what is Dharma taught by Guru Nanak? What we see out there are organized… Continue reading Build a Fence of Dharma