The Gurbani in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) addresses the mind. It talks about two mindsets: (1) a ‘rare‘ one, the Gurmukh mindset (Enlightened or Guru Shabad-Oriented State of… Continue reading Non-Gurmukh Mindset – Manmukh, Saakat, Mayadhaaree.
Gurbani’s Sooraa – Braveheart
Literally — in a worldly sense —’Sooraa‘ (ਸੂਰਾ) means a brave person (fearless fighter, ਸੂਰਮਾ, ਬਹਾਦਰ, ਬਲੀ, ਯੋਧਾ, ਮਹਾਬਲੀ etc.). However, in material life, depending on one’s perspective, a person… Continue reading Gurbani’s Sooraa – Braveheart
No Taker of Knowledge
Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) puts forth a universal Vichaar-Dhaaraa (Thought, Bibek or discernment, Giaan or Wisdom, view, etc.). We are given this Bani — the Treasure of Giyan-Wisdom —… Continue reading No Taker of Knowledge
Debunking the Myth of Reincarnation
Reincarnation, cycle of ‘84 Lakh-ਲੱਖ‘ (i.e. 8.4 millions life forms) is the Sanatan/Hindu belief. The Sikhi or Gurmat of Guru Nanak, the progenitor Guru of Sikhi, meticulously and logically critiqued,… Continue reading Debunking the Myth of Reincarnation
Gurbani Addresses the Human Mind
Spirituality is to control what happens within me, NOT to control what happens within other people out there. To the contrary, man-made religions are to control what happens outside. A… Continue reading Gurbani Addresses the Human Mind