In the Gurbani enshrined within the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), the word ‘bitter-ਕਉੜਾ’ (Kaurha) comes with ‘sweet-ਮਿੱਠਾ’ (Mitha). But the meanings are not just about the taste of the tongue.… Continue reading Bitter and Sweet
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Gurbani on Mental Traps
Superstition or doubt (ਵਹਿਮ-ਭਰਮ) is a major obstacle to the development of an individual or society. Unless one’s daily life is guided by Bibek_budhi (discerning intellect), the Sri Guru Granth… Continue reading Gurbani on Mental Traps
Crow-Mind
When the Truth that has not been personally experienced, one can not grasp it directly. However, with the help of examples, analogies, similes, allegories, metaphors, figurative or mystic representations and… Continue reading Crow-Mind
Non-Gurmukh Mindset – Manmukh, Saakat, Mayadhaaree.
The Gurbani in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) addresses the mind. It talks about two mindsets: (1) a ‘rare‘ one, the Gurmukh mindset (Enlightened or Guru Shabad-Oriented State of… Continue reading Non-Gurmukh Mindset – Manmukh, Saakat, Mayadhaaree.
Gurbani Defines Bhoot Pret – Ghost…
The belief in Bhoot Pret (ghosts, goblins, spirits, ਭੂਤ-ਪ੍ਰੇਤ) is a product of mental weakness, ignorance, fears etc. The superstitions of ghosts and spirits exists all over the world in… Continue reading Gurbani Defines Bhoot Pret – Ghost…