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
Evil Company – Kusang
The edict (ਫੈਸਲਾ) of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) is we’re only as good as the company we keep (i.e. association, friends, Sangat, Sang etc.) . Depending on the… Continue reading Evil Company – Kusang
Haraamkhor Conduct
You can listen to what people say, but, if you really want to know their true character, watch their conduct/behavior which never lies! Haraamkhor (ਹਰਾਮਖੋਰ) is a Persian word made… Continue reading Haraamkhor Conduct
Two Kinds of Cleverness
As adduced in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), cleverness (ਸਿਆਨਪ, ਸਿਆਣਪ…) can be lumped in two groups: (1). Oukati Siaanap (‘ਉਕਤਿ ਸਿਆਨਪ’) — Manmukh-Hood, spiritually harmful. (2). Param Siaanap… Continue reading Two Kinds of Cleverness
Common Sense is not Common!
Common sense necessarily does not come with college degrees or titles etc. Aptly, the Gurbani in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) talks about ‘learned fools‘! We humans are living in the… Continue reading Common Sense is not Common!