The Gurbani says the mind of a Jeev (individual being) is rusted. What is this rust? This rust is indicated to be none other than the mind’s “Sootak” – impurity,… Continue reading Rusted Mind
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What comes and goes is not Real
The Gurbani’s edict is what comes and goes is time-bound, thus unreal (“ਸੋ ਕਾਚੋ ਕਾਚਾ”). In other words, that which is Real never ends, and that which ends is not… Continue reading What comes and goes is not Real
Mind Knowingly Commits Demerits
The Gurmat Wisdom of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) counsels its Sikhs (lifelong learners) that the Jeev (individual beings) – driven by Maya’s love or hunger – is brimful… Continue reading Mind Knowingly Commits Demerits
How does Thakur abides in Consciousness
The Gurbani never gets tired of reminding us that the Thakur (the Lord, Truth, Source, Origin, Jot, Mool, ਸਚ…) is ever present within the Heart. But, due to cataract of… Continue reading How does Thakur abides in Consciousness
Hirdaa-the Spiritual Heart
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