Four things are common in animals and a sense-blind human beings with an empty mind: (1) eating, (2) sleeping, (3) mating, and (4) defending. Mind infatuated with vices or Bikaar… Continue reading Oily Rag and the Human Mind
Slave of the Senses
Out of ten physical senses, the five sense-organs are of knowledge or perception (Giyan Indriyas – eyes, years, nose, tongue and skin), and the five sense-organs of action (Karam Indriyas… Continue reading Slave of the Senses
We Cannot Hide Our Actions
The Gurbani tells us we cannot hide our actions (ਕਰਤੂਤ, deeds, conduct, work, business, manner of our life, etc.) from the All-knowing Presence. Generally this is what happens when we… Continue reading We Cannot Hide Our Actions
Essence of Karma, Dharma, and Wisdom
ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਇਹੁ ਤਤੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ॥ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ॥: This is the essence of Karma, Dharma and spiritual wisdom: do japa of Hri Naam with Saadh (within). (sggs 866).… Continue reading Essence of Karma, Dharma, and Wisdom
False Wealth and True Wealth
The following Gur-Shabad of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) tells us as to what’s the True Wealth (i.e., permanent etc.) and what’s the false wealth (i.e., fleeting, temporary, that… Continue reading False Wealth and True Wealth