The Gurmat Giaan or Wisdom of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) compares this material world (Jagat, Sansaar) with a Jungle! Furthermore, the Gurbani tells us this world-jungle is burning!… Continue reading World is Consumed by Hidden Fire
Category: World, Sansar
Bhav Saagar
The Gurmat Wisdom of the Sri Guru Grant Sahib (SGGS) teaches us about (1) the Sukh Saagar (‘ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ’), and about (2) the Bhav Saagar (ਭਵ ਸਾਗਰ). This post will… Continue reading Bhav Saagar
Conquer the Mind, Conquer the World
‘Mani jeetai jag(u) jeet(u)’ (‘ਮਨਿ ਜੀਤੈ ਜਗੁ ਜੀਤੁ’, sggs 6) are very popular and often quoted words from the Gurbani, which essentially indicates that if you conquer your own mind… Continue reading Conquer the Mind, Conquer the World
To A Brahm Giaanee, All Is Tamaashaa: Entertainment
The Gurbani says: ਆਪੇ ਕੀਤੋ ਖੇਲੁ ਤਮਾਸਾ ॥: Himself stages the wondrous Play and Show (of this world). (sggs 1033). ਚਿਲਿਮਿਲਿ ਬਿਸੀਆਰ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਫਾਨੀ ॥: The (glitter or splendor) of… Continue reading To A Brahm Giaanee, All Is Tamaashaa: Entertainment
Flow of Desires
The Gurbani tells us to restrain (ਬੰਨ ਕੇ, ਰੋਕ ਕੇ ਰਖਣਾਂ) the flow of our desires (Kaam, hunger for Maya…) that flow out from the uncontrolled appetite of our senses.… Continue reading Flow of Desires