The practical spirituality of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) critiques and rejects the concept of counting (Gintee Mintee-ਗਿਣਤੀ ਮਿਣਤੀ) or business like friendship or relationship with the Guru or… Continue reading Calculated Relationship with Guru or God
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Gurmat and Social Change
Few qualities are common in animals and a sense-blind human beings: (1) eating, (2) sleeping, (3) mating, (4) defending, and (5) dying. However logic (ਤਰਕ), discerning intellect (ਬਿਬੇਕ ਬੁੱਧੀ) and… Continue reading Gurmat and Social Change
Crowds follow the path of Falsehood, Pakhand…
There is a saying to the effect that there is neither a crowd of wise people, nor are there many wise people in a crowd! Not being able to stand… Continue reading Crowds follow the path of Falsehood, Pakhand…
Gurbani is not Meant to Regurgitate Pre-1469 Belief System
Guru Sahib’s epic war was with ‘Biparvaad’ (ਬਿਪਰਵਾਦ) — rituals (Karamkaand) of non-conforming elements that constitute the negation of Gurmat of Baabaa Nanak. That being said, Biparvaad is a ‘Soch-ਸੋਚ’ (thinking)… Continue reading Gurbani is not Meant to Regurgitate Pre-1469 Belief System
Sikhi of the Clergy – Pujaaree
‘Sikh‘ literally means a learner (ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀ). Therefore ‘Sikhi‘ is learning the Wisdom (Giaan, Sikhia, Bibek) of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), and then living it in daily life (Gurmukh Mindset)… Continue reading Sikhi of the Clergy – Pujaaree