The word ‘Sant’ (ਸੰਤ) is derived from the Sanskrit Satt-ਸਤ meaning Truth or Creator who is in existence.The Punjabi word ‘Sant’ generally has different meaning that the English ‘saint’. However,… Continue reading Gurbani Defines ‘Sant’
Gurbani Defines True Yoga and Yogi
It would be an understatement to say there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings that exist with regard to the purpose and meaning of Yoga. The word ‘Yoga’ (or ‘Yog’) comes… Continue reading Gurbani Defines True Yoga and Yogi
Gurbani is not Meant to Repeat Pre-1469 Belief System
Guru Sahib’s epic war was with ‘Biparvaad’ (ਬਿਪਰਵਾਦ). What is the way of Biparan? In a nutshell, that custom, tradition, or ritual (Karamkaand), (which the early Brahman had introduced to… Continue reading Gurbani is not Meant to Repeat Pre-1469 Belief System
True Love and Lover
When we hear this term ‘love‘ (‘ਆਸ਼ਕੀ’-Aashakee, Ishak muhabat-ਇਸਕ ਮੁਹਬਤ, Prem-ਪ੍ਰੇਮ…), what immediately comes to the mind is a picture of a man and a woman having the fleeting lusty… Continue reading True Love and Lover
Beware of Praise!
The Gurmat Giyan or Wisdom of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) urges its learners (Sikhs) NOT to live life for APPLAUSE but for a CAUSE! A kind, authentic, genuine,… Continue reading Beware of Praise!