The principles, injunctions, or Message (Shabad) of Guru Nanak, the progenitor Guru of Sikhi, in the canonical Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) are timeless and universal. Therefore, for Sikhs, Teachings… 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, Yet Living Affectionately
The Gurbani enshrined within the the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) counsels to strive for affectionate detachment (Bairaag-ਬੈਰਾਗ), and then practice it in daily life. What’s detachment? Detachment from what? Detachment from the… Continue reading Being Detached, Yet Living Affectionately