In order to impart the Truth (ਸਚ), all 35 contributors of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) have used terms that were already within the use and within the psyche… Continue reading Gurbani Defines Fasting
Be in the World, but not of the World!
The Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) has a rich style of transmitting Wisdom through examples, illustrations, idioms, proverbs, etc. to reflect (Vichaar) and to provide a guide on how to… Continue reading Be in the World, but not of the World!
Seven Days of a Sikh
In addition to analogies, similes, allegories, metaphors, idioms, euphemism, symbolic expressions, figurative or mystic representations and illustrations, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) has also used days of the week… Continue reading Seven Days of a Sikh
Gurbani on Mental Traps
Superstition or doubt (ਵਹਿਮ-ਭਰਮ) is a major obstacle to the development of an individual or society. Unless one’s daily life is guided by Bibek_budhi (discerning intellect), the Gurbani tells us that… Continue reading Gurbani on Mental Traps
Enjoy Grass Before it Grows on Top of You!
The Gurmat Wisdom of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) time and again reminds us to get rid of the negative impact of Bikaars (i.e., lust, anger, greed, attachment and… Continue reading Enjoy Grass Before it Grows on Top of You!