A dowry (Daaj or Dahej – ਦਾਜ, ਦਹੇਜ …) is a form of payment made by the wife’s family to the husband’s family. It may include money, gifts, property, and… Continue reading Gurmat and the Evil Practice of Dowry
Comparing Life to Others’
We are all actors on this stage of the life. Since life is a journey, during this journey on earth, we all play our unique role. At the end of… Continue reading Comparing Life to Others’
Dandout Bandan – Come with Mind Straight as a Stick
Gurdwaras were supposed to be the center of learning spiritual education (i.e. Sikhi) — internalize the Enlightening Message embedded in the Guru’s Shabad. However, it seems as that purpose have… Continue reading Dandout Bandan – Come with Mind Straight as a Stick
There can be no Naam without Shabad
The Gurbani’s edict is that without attuning to the Shabad (or engaging in the Shabad-Vichaar, Reflections, contemplation, ਸਬਦ ਦੀ ਖੋਜ…), Naam cannot be Realized (ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਪਾਏ ਕੋਈ).… Continue reading There can be no Naam without Shabad
Mere Darshan or Seeing of Guru Will do Nothing!
The spirituality of the Gurmat (Wisdom of the Guru Shabad) is of the SELF, for the SELF, and by the SELF. Also there is NO place for a middleman (Vicholaa) in… Continue reading Mere Darshan or Seeing of Guru Will do Nothing!