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
True knowledge
True spiritual Knowledge or the Knowledge of Truth (ਸਚ ਦਾ ਗਿਆਨ) enables one to perceive the Jot Saroop (Niraakaar-ਨਿਰਾਕਾਰ), and not notice the gross body. That is, when such a Gurmukh… Continue reading True knowledge
Using Wisdom
The Gurbani urges us to use Akal (ਅਕਲ = wisdom, intellect, reason…). In short using Akal (ਅਕਲ-intellect) simply implies using Viveka-Budhi (discerning intellect). ਸਭ ਤੇ ਊਤਮ ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਕਥਾ ॥… Continue reading Using Wisdom
Shabad Langar
In Punjabi, ‘Langar‘ is spelt as ‘ਲੰਗਰ’ in the Gurmukhi script. Some scholars trace its origins to a Persian word meaning meaning ‘anchor, stop, or stay’. While some scholars trace… Continue reading Shabad Langar
Purpose of Human Birth
At some point in life the question ‘What’s the purpose of life?’ crosses the mind of every human being. Plenty of scientists, philosophers, psychologist, and theologians have spent their lifetime… Continue reading Purpose of Human Birth