When we feel with a total conviction that we are THAT — ‘Jot Saroop‘ — then we are with the Whole, Indivisible, Total, complete, Intact Conscience (‘Saabatu-ਸਾਬਤੁ’). The Gurbani enshrined… Continue reading Gurbani Defines being Awake and Aware
Jali Thali Maheeali
‘Jali-‘ਜਲਿ’ = in Water ‘Thali-ਥਲਿ’ = on Land (i.e. in all living beings…) ‘Maheeali-ਮਹੀਅਲਿ’ = in Sky In the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) the Universal Energy (i.e. Hukam: System-Rule-Law… Continue reading Jali Thali Maheeali
Truthful Living is the Highest Form of Living
Guru Nanak stood up for the truth to the clergy of his time, the political tyrants and social oppressors. He taught that ‘Truth is higher than everything, but higher still… Continue reading Truthful Living is the Highest Form of Living
Symbolism of Elephant-Crocodile Story
First off all, Gurdwaras or the Gurbani is not meant for elephants and crocodiles, or any other animals or birds for that matter! It’s for the human mind for mends.… Continue reading Symbolism of Elephant-Crocodile Story
Mortality
The Gurbani indicates that “death is pre-ordained”. As pointed out in the following verses, Jeeva (individual beings, embodied beings…) come into this world with a fixed departure from here. ਮਰਣੁ… Continue reading Mortality