The Gurbani puts tremendous emphasis on Vichaar (e.g., Shabad-Vichaar, Reflections…). What is Vichaar? The Gurbani time and again indicates that “everything” is within (i.e., The Divine, Satgur, Mool…). The Divine… Continue reading Riding the Horse of Self-Reflection
Naam Padaarath and Giyan Padaarath
Giyan (ਗਿਆਨ) literally means Knowledge, Wisdom… Padarath (ਪਦਾਰਥ, pronounced as Padaarath) literally means stuff, material, a thing, ਵਸਤ… Nam (ਨਾਮ, pronounced as Naam) means name… In Spiritual sense Naam is… Continue reading Naam Padaarath and Giyan Padaarath
Truly Rich
The term “Saahu” (ਸਾਹੁ) appears many times In the Gurbani. It literally means a banker, a trader, a money-lender, ਸਾਹੂਕਾਰ (Saahookaar)… In the worldly sense, a wealthy or rich person… Continue reading Truly Rich
Self-Transcendence
Call it Realization of god or whatever you like, linking back with one’s Mool is the goal of human birth. The the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) time and again… Continue reading Self-Transcendence
Empty Vessel Makes the Most Noise
The Gurus and Bhagats were not only God-Connected Within, they were also excellent communicators, poets, writers, and presenters. They effectively used idioms / metaphors to explain very complex spiritual Messages.… Continue reading Empty Vessel Makes the Most Noise