The principles, injunctions, or Message (Shabad) of Guru Nanak in the canonical Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) are timeless and universal. For Sikhs, the Teachings (Shabad) remain just as relevant… Continue reading Gurmat Recommends Shabad Based Householder’s Life
Category: Renunciation, Detachment
True Renunciation
There is a vast contrast between ascetic/Advaita Vedanta traditions (Udasi-Sri Chandiye, Sanyasi, Yogis, Sidhs, renunciates etc) and the principles of Guru Nanak’s Sikhi or Guru Nanak’s teachings within the Sri… Continue reading True Renunciation
Being Detached: Affectionately
The Gurbani asks to strive for affectionate detachment (Bairaag-ਬੈਰਾਗ), and then practice it in daily life. What’s detachment? Detachment (or non-attachment) implies a state of the mind that springs from… Continue reading Being Detached: Affectionately