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
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Dhaarmic con-artists
One’s own un-enlightened mind or Conscience is the biggest con-artists. This un-enlightenment gives rise to utter (Inner) Darkness, immense state of deceit and ungratefulness, immense attempts to command over others,… Continue reading Dhaarmic con-artists
Gurbani’s wisdom is meant to be understood and lived
First, the Gurbani is meant to be thoroughly understood through the sincere Shabad-Vichaar. ਏਨਾ ਅਖਰਾ ਮਹਿ ਜੋ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬੂਝੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਲੇਖੁ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥੨॥: Enaa akharaa mahi jo gurmukhi… Continue reading Gurbani’s wisdom is meant to be understood and lived
Riding the Horse of Self-Reflection
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