DREAM WORLD
One of the most popular and endearing forms of entertainment is the soap opera. All across the world, people are hooked to shows that create an alternative reality for them to follow several times a week.
Many of these shows have been going for decades. In the case of one UK show this year it celebrates its 60th year.
The irony here is that when we examine our lives on a spiritual level, we realise that the material world is all a temporary existence just like a dream. However, through things like the soaps, we insist on living through a dream within this dream!
The only permanence in the whole universe is the Naam energy that we are all created from and that resides deep within us.
Rather than travelling from one dream into another, we should instead take a journey inwards to discover the reality of the universe.
The ninth master, Guru Teg Bahadur Jee has explored this theme extensively in their Baani.
Rae Nar Eih Saachee Jeea Dhhaar ||
O man, grasp this Truth firmly in your soul.
Sagal Jagath Hai Jaisae Supanaa Binasath Lagath N Baar ||1|| Rehaao ||
The whole world is just like a dream; it will pass away in an instant. ||1||Pause|| Baaroo Bheeth Banaaee Rach Pach Rehath Nehee Dhin Chaar ||
Like a wall of sand, built up and plastered with great care, which does not last even a few days,
Thaisae Hee Eih Sukh Maaeiaa Kae Ourajhiou Kehaa Gavaar ||1||
Just so are the pleasures of Maya. Why are you entangled in them, you ignorant fool? ||1|| Ajehoo Samajh Kashh Bigariou Naahin Bhaj Lae Naam Muraar ||
Understand this today - it is not yet too late! Chant and vibrate the Name of the Lord.
Kahu Naanak Nij Math Saadhhan Ko Bhaakhiou Thohi Pukaar ||2||8||
Says Nanak, this is the subtle wisdom of the Holy Saints, which I proclaim out loud to you. ||2||8|
Vaheguroo!
