Game of love 💜- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 13

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 13

"Without the Naam, the Name of the Lord, the body and mind are empty; like fish out of water, they die."

Guru Sahib is clearing us from all doubt in this Shabad! Just like a Fish will die out of Water, Guru Sahib says the Gurmukh will die without Naam. The body and mind are empty without Naam. The mind searches for materialistic pleasures to occupy itself. If this mind is not occupied by the love of Naam, it will be occupied by evil thought, which in turn will cause evil actions.

Why are we wasting time in worldly affairs and spending less time Japping Naam. All worldly affairs are only accomplished with great honor through every breath of Naam Abhiyaas (practice). To meditate is a command of our Guru and it should not be ignored. Just as we are punctual in all our worldly affairs, we should be equally punctual, if not more, when it comes to waking up and reciting Vaheguroo's (God's) name with every breath. Failure to do so is classed as turning our back on the True Guru. We physically try not to turn our back on Guru Sahib but have we ever thought, that Guru Sahib wants us not to turn our back on them with every breath we breathe. They want us to love them always. If we are only practicing the physical, without the every breath of spiritual, it is pakhand (hypocrisy).

When we do something wrong or make a mistake in our physical discipline (Rehit), we go to the Panj (beloved ones) for forgiveness. Guru Sahib's Hukum (command) is also of Athai Pehar Naam Abhiyaas (24/7meditation on Naam). Do we meditate with every breath? Lets all ask ourselves this question, if not shouldn’t we be presenting ourselves to the Panj for a solution. There is no solution, the solution is effort. We are not willing to put the effort in but we all want to look like Gurmukhs (true Sikhs) on the outside. The true Gurmukh will always be pure on the inside and outside. In this way the true Gurmukh will earn love and respect in this life and the here after.

This is the last of "Without Naam" posts. The whole of Gurbaanee is full of Shabads, which tell us what happens to us WITHOUT NAAM. The question is, do we read Gurbaani to follow or has it become another ritual within our lives.

The mind is a drunken elephant and can only be controlled through meditation on the love of Vaheguroo's name.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "The intellect of the mind is like a drunken elephant.
Whatever one utters is totally false, the most false of the false."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 12

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 12

"Without the Name of the Lord, no one can be saved. Through the Guru's Teachings, we are united in His Union."

In the above Shabad, Guru Sahib Ji says, without Naam no one can be liberated or saved. Only Naam will liberate the soul and mind, nothing else. We can search all we want for many lifetimes, but in the end we will all have to accept Guru Sahib Ji's Amrit. In this way, we will all be saved through the blessings of Guru Sahib's devotional worship, Naam, Amrit and rehit (physical discipline). Only the Guru's teachings will unite us with Vaheguroo (God), no other teaching will get us anywhere close.

As mentioned above, Guru Sahib has created a direct link between servant and master through Shabad (Gurus word). Guru Sahib Ji will make sure we meet God in this life time. They only ask for sincere effort, love and belief.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Through sincere efforts, the mind is made peaceful and calm.
Walking on the Lord's Way, all pains are taken away.
Chanting the Naam, the Name of God, the mind becomes blissful."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 11

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 11

"Without the Name, wealth is useless; deceived by wealth, they have lost their way."

Guru Jee says in this Shabad, crying out "Mine mine!" for wealth, they have departed but their body, family and friends did not go with them. Guru Sahib goes on to say, deceived by wealth, they have lost their way. We always want more and more. We will never be satisfied or content with what we have, as desire and greed always makes us strive for more. This causes us to be unhappy and we lose our inner peace. We can be as rich as we want but ideally we should remain content. Never desire more and be detached from all our possessions. In this way we will find true peace and contentment.

Guru Sahib says, the true wealth is the wealth of Naam. Naam is only given to us by Guru Sahib Ji, after taking Amrit, alongside the practice of Rehit (physical discipline). This wealth is carried across with us, after death. This wealth will naturally spread itself in to the Universe through our physical being. This wealth will not decrease, burn, get wet or die. This beautiful wealth will find us peace, respect and honour. This wealth will introduce us to love, compassion, truth, and many more virtues. This wealth is an immaculate treasure, which we can never get bored of and one we can never stop talking about.

You are made of Gods light, shine brightly through Naam meditation dear one, it is your nature.

Guru Ramdaas Ji is talking about those that love to meditate: "Even if the entire earth were to be transformed into gold, and given to them, without the Naam, they love nothing else.

The Lord's Name is pleasing to their minds, and they obtain supreme peace; when they depart in the end, it shall go with them as their support.

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 💜- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 10

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 10

"Without the Name, the body suffers in pain; it crumbles like a wall of sand."

In this Shabad, Guru Sahib says, the body crumbles like a wall of Sand and suffers in pain. Without Naam, our life is not worth living, we will struggle to be happy, content and at peace. One tends to suffer through greed and personal ego. We will most likely not be respected or loved by anyone, as most people look out for themselves or their own in this World. We will have no one to turn to in hard times. If we did find someone, there would usually come a point, where we would have to repay them in some form or another. And life goes on in a struggle for survival, until the body falls like a wall of Sand.

True love only comes through the Guru and their sangat (congregation), the rest is all false.

We will be more successful in all our endeavours, if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take short pauses to relax and re-centre ourselves through Naam Meditation. In this way, we would gain a lot more joy and peace in living.

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "In the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, the Name of God wells up, when the True Guru unites us in His Sublime Love."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💙- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 9

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 9

"Those chaylaas, those devotees, whose spiritual teacher is blind, shall not find their place of rest."

In this Shabad, Guru Sahib talks about those students who search for a spiritual teacher. Guru Sahib says, their teacher is blind without divine-knowledge, so how will he enlighten you? Only Guru Sahib (Satguru) is pure, we can not be sure of any human being to be pure. Only God is pure! This is why Guru Sahib has united us with Shabad and a direct link to God, through the mantra of Naam (Vaheguroo).

All the Sikh Gurus, Bhagats (saints) and Patts (poets) were one to one with God. This is why their teachings were compiled in the Guru Granth Sahib Jee. The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the word of God and has come straight from God through the blessings of the True Guru. Sikhi has no flaws and there will never be a more purer faith.

Don't wait for anyone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, with Guru Ji's extremely beautiful baani (teachings), and mantra of Gods name (Vaheguroo).

"Without the True Guru, the Name is not obtained. Without the Name, what is the use of it all (life)?"

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 8

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 8

"When the Lord bestows His Glance of Grace, we obtain the True Name. Without the Name, who are our relatives?"

In this Shabad Guru Sahib says, we will only be blessed with Naam, when Guru Sahib bestows his glance of grace. Guru Sahib then goes on to say, without Naam who are our relatives. Guru Sahib is saying here, if we have not made best friends with Vaheguroo (God), who created the Universe, how can we call people our relatives, friends and family, as all is God and everything is false without God. As soon as somebody says something wrong or disagrees with us or doesn’t help us in the time of need, these relationships fall like a weak pile of bricks.

Without Naam there is no love, one will only know how to love and maintain relationships without being attached, when one falls in love with our Beloved Guru. This is when one understands the true meaning of love without a desire or condition.

When we embody the love of Vaheguroo's Name, we are the most powerful being in the universe.

Guru Ramdaas Ji Says, "Renounce selfishness, conceit and arrogant pride, and your love for your children and spouse. Abandon your thirsty hopes and desires, and embrace love for God."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 7

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 7

"Receiving the Naam, the mind is satisfied; without the Naam, life is cursed."

This is a beautiful Shabad by Guru Raamdaas Jee! Both these lines are from one Shabad. This Shabad goes on to say, this priceless jewel is only kept in the palms of Guru Sahib Ji. If we are fortunate, he will bless us with the loving devotion of Naam.

Guru Sahib Ji says in the top line, without Naam my life is cursed. There is no satisfaction for my mind, body or soul without Naam. Everything we do or touch will also be cursed, as the mind is very powerful and the energy of negativity has the power to spread in amongst anything and everything. On the other hand, if we do deeds through the power of Naam, everyone we come in to contact with, will be blessed and find peace through the power of Guru Sahib and the positive mind. The mind is the Universe but unfortunately we have not recognised our powerful innerself.

In the line below, Guru Jee goes on to say, without Naam my life does not exist. Life is not even worth living without Naam, as this mind is controlled by the evils of Kaam, Krodh, Lobh, Moh, Ahankaar (Lust, Anger, Greed, Attachment and Ego). Without Naam these powerful warriors will run our show. Our body and mind will become their Puppets. We have not realised our Divine Inner-Self, therefore we do not exist. We only exist when our mind is blessed with divine knowledge, to instruct the mind on the path of Guru Sahib's lotus charan (feet), through the powerful substance of Naam.

Once you let the meditation of Naam flow through you, you'll discover your infinite potential.

"Without Your Name, my life does not even exist. My True Guru has implanted the Naam within me."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜 - WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 5

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "Without the Name, all are miserable. In the love of duality, they are ruined."

Guru Ji is saying here, all are miserable without the Name. Why are people miserable without the name? They look perfectly happy when we see them. Guru Sahib says in Gurbaanee, "Satgur Taakleeaa Hamaaraa Paapee Pardaa," this means, nobody can see the negative state of our mind, as the Guru has blessed us and covered it with skin. If people really knew what we were thinking, whilst being happy and jolly on the outside, many would avoid speaking to us, as most of the time we are full of negative emotions. We always seem to hide them in amongst  socialising with others. Most people in the world feel miserable and down at times, especially when alone. We need others around us to lift our spirits. Only the Gurmukhs (facing guru), who Jap Naam (meditate) with every breath do not realize what the words 'miserable' and 'down' actually mean, as they very rarely experience negative emotions. They are always on a high through the natural drug of Naam. Their spirits are always raised according to Gurbaanee (Gurus word).

Guru Arjan Dev Ji Says, "Without the Naam, the Name of the Lord, the whole world is just ashes."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 3

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 3

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "The self-willed manmukhs are totally without virtue. Without the Name, they die in frustration."

Guru Sahib is saying in this Shabad, that virtue will only come through Athai Pehar Naam Abhiyaas (24/7meditation). If one does not meditate, one will gain no virtue and will suffer through personal want and desire. Frustration will kill them in the end, as they still remain empty of Spiritual wisdom and bliss. They will have gained no honor in the World. Their mind will not let them settle, as they have not experienced the beauty of peace, love and contentment through Naam.

Guru Angad Dev Ji Says, "Without the Naam, the mortal wanders, coming and going in reincarnation."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 2

WITHOUT NAAM MEDITATION 2

Guru Sahib gives us many quotes from Guru Granth Sahib Jee, on how our lives would be without the Name of God (Vaheguroo).

"Without the Name, no one is approved."

Guru Nanak Dev Jee has made it clear in the quote above, without the name of the Lord Vaheguroo no one will be approved. No matter how hard one tries, one can try anything under the Sun, if the breath is not occupied by the name of God, one will not be approved in the court of God (dargaah). Even the Rehit (physical discipline) we keep will not be approved if it is not accompanied by each breath of Naam. Every physical Rehit is kept to protect aatmic (spiritual) Rehit. If there is no spiritual substance in one, then the physical Rehit becomes Pakhand (hypocrisy). If the Sevaa (selfless service) we do is not accompanied by the name of God, then the Sevaa will also not be approved by Akaal Purakh Vaheguroo. The reason for this is, when our breath is accompanied by the mantra Vaheguroo, then everything we do is blessed by God and we are Neemaane (humble) to God's will. If our breath is not occupied by the Name, then every karam (deed) we do is done through self-ego. It is done through a mind wondering through thought and desire and not a mind full of love for Vaheguroo. Which means, love for his creation through meditation on Naam.

We always think we are in control and doing the right thing but subtle ego is very deceiving! The mind is very clever, it controls us every second of the day. We have to watch and be aware of our every breath and action. Every breath and action should be filled with Akaal Purakh Vaheguroo's forever lasting love (Naam).

Note! Sikhi new comers, keep rehit, proceed in sevaa, remain in Gursikh Sangat, plan your life towards Amrit, with your mind centred and focussed on the shabad Vaheguroo. In this way, Guru Sahib ji will bless you and all of us to reside at their lotus feet and the mind/soul will be liberated. The life's journey will become complete.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Without the Naam, the Name of the Lord, ALL their actions are useless, like the magician who deceives through illuions."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- WITHOUT NAAM (God's Mantra)

WITHOUT NAAM (God's Mantra)
The next few posts will be based on Gurbaani quotes regarding, how our life would be without Naam meditation.

The central focus for every gursikhs life, should be Naam (name of God). The whole of Gurbaani, (Gurus word) starts and ends with one substance and that is of Naam. Guru sahib goes on to say, the Naam should become our every breath of life (24/7). Those that don't jap (meditate) on Naam, sorry to say, life is going to be an up hill struggle without it. To be very honest, if we have not japped Naam, we haven't seen or experienced this beautiful human life form. Naam is beyond this life! It's the most vast ras (taste) anyone can ever imagine or experience. There's no taste like it! it's pure ecstasy! Guru sahib has called it the most purest and most ecstatic ammal (drug) to have been brought to earth. Once tasted, not even rehabilitation can separate you from it. It's taste is indescribable, just as the mute struggles to describe the taste of sweet candy.

So if you want to taste this immense sweetness, you will have to go in the midst of the true saints to find it. Go to Naam, baani and kirtan programmes, sit with Gursikhs and Guru sahib will bless you with Amrit one day, where Amrit Naam will be your reward and gift.

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "Without serving the True Guru, the Naam is not obtained. The Naam is the True profit in this world."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- LIBERATED WHILST ALIVE

LIBERATED WHILST ALIVE

Bhai Mardhana went to a village, where he met Saarsarai the jeweller and his servant Adharka. Saarsarai showed him a beautiful jewel. Mardhana asked, "What is the price of this?" 

Saarsarai said, "Beyond your reach, it's priceless." 

Mardhana said, "let me take you to meet my Guru, Guru Nanak, he'll show you a priceless jewel."

All three of them went to meet Guru Ji. Guru Nanak caught Adharkas (the servants) eye, Adharka fell to Guru Nanaks feet. Guru ji put his hand on his head and Adharka started japping Naam (meditating on Gods name) with every breath, great love and found true peace in an instance. Guru Ji blessed him. 

Saarsarai said, "Please bless me with this Naam also Guru Ji." 

Guru Ji replied, "This is the true priceless jewel, you need to be loving and humble to receive it. It won't settle in your heart, you need to put your ego aside. Put your head in your servant's feet." 

Saarsarai responded, "How can I do that? He's served me all his life by washing my clothes and dishes. I've fed him throughout his life." 

"That is why the name won't settle in your heart," uttered Guru ji. "You have too much ego."

Naam is beautiful, many of us meditate on it but it only settles in the heart of a few. Those that consider themselves to be lowly and the dust of all, receive the true benefits of naam. The naam pierces through their hearts, never leaves them and purifies their mind and actions throughout this life. One is liberated whilst alive and finds true peace within (jeevan mukht). 

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "The humble servants of my Lord and Master are unattached and liberated. They are like ducks, whose feathers do not get wet."

Vaheguroo!