Poojaa in Sanskrit means honor, respect etc. In the beginning, ordinary people considered bowing their heads, making obeisances, or praying in their own words as Poojaa (worship). But the Pujaaree… Continue reading Gurbani Rejects Ritual Poojaa – Worship
Gurbani on Learned Fools
Being illiterate is not such a bad thing. But being a fool, hypocrite, superstitious or doubt-ridden and false even if one is educated is a matter of great concern for… Continue reading Gurbani on Learned Fools
Enchanting World-Picture
In the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) this material world is likened to the safflower. It’s real but deceptively enchanting, full of repeated pain and suffering, impermanent, momentary, ephemeral, fleeting… Continue reading Enchanting World-Picture
False Ego-Sense Kills Mind’s Original Nature
The Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) teaches us that the man’s Original Nature is Jot Saroop — incomparable Beauty, Original, Whole (Saabat Soorat), Light, Unconditioned and Untainted Consciousness etc. The… Continue reading False Ego-Sense Kills Mind’s Original Nature
We’re only as Good as the Company We Keep
The Gurbani Teaches through the relationship we change. People influence us every day. But, does their influence inspire us or sap our energy? Do they serve as positive role models… Continue reading We’re only as Good as the Company We Keep