The word ‘Hirda-ਹਿਰਦਾ’ (pronounced as Hirdaa) used throughout the Gurbani enshrined within the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) is often seen literally translated in English as ‘heart’. In fact, this… Continue reading Hirdaa-the Spiritual Heart
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When ‘This’ and ‘That’ blend to become ‘One’
‘This’ (‘Ih-ਇਹੁ’) = Jeeva (individual being), the mind of a seeker… ‘That’ (‘Oh-ਓਹੁ’) = Mool (ਮੂਲ), Jot, Source, Origin, Brahm, God … ਇਹੁ ਅਰੁ ਓਹੁ ਜਬ ਮਿਲੈ ਤਬ ਮਿਲਤ ਨ… Continue reading When ‘This’ and ‘That’ blend to become ‘One’
Goal of Gurmat Based Seva
One can find all sorts of definitions of ‘Seva-ਸੇਵਾ’ (pronounced Sevaa) on the internet and in books – including but not limited to selfless service, selflessly helping others for their… Continue reading Goal of Gurmat Based Seva
Dandout Bandan – Come with Mind Straight as a Stick
Gurdwaras were supposed to be the center of learning spiritual education (i.e. Sikhi) — internalize the Enlightening Message embedded in the Guru’s Shabad. However, it seems as that purpose have… Continue reading Dandout Bandan – Come with Mind Straight as a Stick
What is Maya?
Awakening from ignorance begins with an inquiring mind. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) provides answers to spiritual inquiries such as: (1) What’s Maya? (2) How does Maya subjugate we… Continue reading What is Maya?