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 Pakhand-Hypocrisy…
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Two Kinds of Cleverness
As adduced in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), cleverness (ਸਿਆਨਪ, ਸਿਆਣਪ…) can be lumped in two groups: (1). Oukati Siaanap (‘ਉਕਤਿ ਸਿਆਨਪ’) — Manmukh-Hood, spiritually harmful. (2). Param Siaanap… Continue reading Two Kinds of Cleverness
Ritualistic Reading of the Gurbani
The Gurmat Wisdom of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) teaches us that the purpose of reading / listening the Gurbani is to Become the Gurbani – live life by… Continue reading Ritualistic Reading of the Gurbani
Deceased Ancestors and Anti-Gurmat Rituals
Baba Nanak’s Pure and Unique Gurmat teaches Sikhs that all the rituals (Karamkaand) done following death of a person have no connection with the deceased. After physical death, whether you bury… Continue reading Deceased Ancestors and Anti-Gurmat Rituals
Uphill Climb
It’s relatively easy to walk downhill. But not so easy to climb a steep cliff! The Spiritual Journey or Way of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, SGGS (Gurmati, Shabad-Upadesh, Spiritual… Continue reading Uphill Climb