SAINT SOLDIER
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji has given his Sikhs instruction to be a saint soldier. What does this mean? To become a Saint we are ordered to meditate on Naam and read Gurbani (Guru’s Word). This is the internal battle with the five evils (lust, anger, greed, attachment and ego). The more we meditate and battle to conquer the mind, eventually peace and tranquillity will flood the inner being.
To be a soldier, Guru Sahib ji says be physically strong. Do wrestling, go to the gym, play sports, look after our physical being! The reason being is that when time comes (just as in history) Sikhs will be required to fight and use their strength to physically fight oppression. Also to be physically strong enhances brain power and ultimately our ability to meditate. Both Saint and Soldier qualities complement each other and are vital to our progression to purify this mind and life.
Panch smaae gurmat paaek||
Following the Guru's Teachings, he subdues the five demons, and becomes the Lord's foot soldier.
Vaheguroo!
