The Gurmat (i.e., the Aatam-Giaan, Bibek-Budhi – ਆਤਮ ਗਿਆਨ, ਬਿਬੇਕ ਬੁਧਿ – of the Gurbani…) is meant to be thoroughly understood and applied. ਫਰੀਦਾ ਅਮਲ ਜਿ ਕੀਤੇ ਦੁਨੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਦਰਗਹ… Continue reading Seeing the world as the Gurbani sees it
Category: World, Sansar
Hukam and Dynamic Universe
This universe is dynamic – ever changing. Nothing here stays forever. Everything we see is changeful, fleeting, impermanent, ephemeral, perishable, or disappearing. Nothing our physical eyes can see in it… Continue reading Hukam and Dynamic Universe
The Illusory World
The Gurbani (and other Indian scriptures) calls this created universe “Jhooth” (false or fake), “Mithyaa or Bharam” (illusion), and ” Supanaa” (dream). Calling this universe or material world false, illusion… Continue reading The Illusory World
Bridge Linking Sansaar and Niraakaar
In this material world, bridges (“ਸੇਤੁ”) are seen built to go acrooss something. For example, a bridge is a link between one side of the river to the other side.… Continue reading Bridge Linking Sansaar and Niraakaar
Enchanting World-Picture
In the Gurbani, this Sansaar — material world, the place of repeated suffering — is likened to the safflower. It’s deceptively enchanting, full of repeated pain and suffering, and ephemeral.… Continue reading Enchanting World-Picture