BLENDING IN
People put a huge amount of effort in to trying not to stand out, and will go to great lengths to show that they are part of the crowd. Some would say that this is human nature.
However, Guru Sahib has been quite clear that the spiritual path is challenging, and not everyone will automatically go down this route.
As spiritualists, we should never forget that ours is a difficult path that requires the utmost focus at all times.
We have to continue to live in this world but at the same time live a little above it. We must not allow the desire of wanting to fit in to societal norms, take us away or distract us from the central focus of our lives of Naam Meditation.
When we are blessed with the Gurmantar from Guru Sahib Ji, in the form of the Panj Pyaray, we must ensure that meditation on this Naam Mantar becomes the core of our existence, and nothing else in this world should ever get in the way of that focus.
We read the following teachings from Guru Amar Das Jee in our daily recitation of their Bani Anand Sahib.
Bhagathaa Kee Chaal Niraalee ||
The lifestyle of the devotees is unique and distinct.
Chaalaa Niraalee Bhagathaah Kaeree Bikham Maarag Chalanaa ||
The devotees' lifestyle is unique and distinct; they follow the most difficult path.
Lab Lobh Ahankaar Thaj Thrisanaa Bahuth Naahee Bolanaa ||
They renounce greed, avarice, egotism and desire; they do not talk too much.
Khanniahu Thikhee Vaalahu Nikee Eaeth Maarag Jaanaa ||
The path they take is sharper than a two-edged sword, and finer than a hair.
Gur Parasaadhee Jinee Aap Thajiaa Har Vaasanaa Samaanee ||
By Guru's Grace, they shed their selfishness and conceit; their hopes are merged in the Lord.
Kehai Naanak Chaal Bhagathaa Jugahu Jug Niraalee ||14||
Says Nanak, the lifestyle of the devotees, in each and every age, is unique and distinct. ||14||
Vaheguroo!
