Game of love 💚 - POWERFUL FAITH

POWERFUL FAITH

This story took place a few years ago. A sikh soldier was celebrating the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev ji. He was meditating on Vaheguroo's name whilst preparing and serving langar (food). Just then, a Hindu officer approached the soldier and very rudely asked, "what are you doing here?" The soldier explained the story of Guru ArjunDev Jis martyrdom with great love.

The Hindu officer very rudely spoke for the second time and said, "how is this possible, no human can sit on a burning hot plate." The officer continued being very rude and kept questioning the soldier. "He kept saying this is a joke, it can not be true."

The soldier got very upset in listening to this and went sat on a burning hot plate where the langar (food) was being prepared. When witnessing this the officer burst out in to tears and quickly rushed to get the soldier off the plate, he fell at his feet and repeated, "you Sikhs are amazing people, your faith is unmovable, you are very pure at heart and you can not accept the disrespect of your Guru."The soldier lifted the officer and embraced him with a hug.

If we have faith in Guru ji, nothing will come near us. Guru ji will always be our saviour and protect us.

"The hot winds do not even touch those who are protected by their Guru."

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜 - Facing The Problem Head On

FACING THE PROBLEM HEAD ON

Start facing your problems head on. It isn’t your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them. Problems will not disappear unless you take action. Do what you can, when you can, and acknowledge what you’ve done. It’s all about taking baby steps in the right direction, inch by inch. These inches count, they add up to yards and miles in the long run.

Problems, issues never go away when ignored. The spiritual beings rise and face up to every challenge that comes their way.

The spiritual being is the perfect individual. They will be relaxed, open minded, confident, transparent, articulate. They should develop all the skills required to get through life efficiently.

The spiritual being never shies away from problems, they face them head on. They are always righteous, tactful and diplomatic in their approach.

It's important we build the confidence to deal with problems head on, as it's very difficult to get through life when we need the shoulder of others to guide us through. We need to have the strength to plough through life on our own, as there will always be a time, when nobody is there to support or guide us. 

If one was to solve a problem/issue and we knew by doing so it would make the situation worse, at this point it's best to leave it and face the problem when the time is right. A pure human being will always know when it's the best time for everyone, as when resolving issues, our motive should not be victory, to upset someone or to mock someone. It should be only to make the situation clear and better all around for everyone, even if the result is not seen until a while later. The spiritual being always visions ahead to see how others will be better off from our actions. One remains ever loving and compassionate for all beings.

When one meditates on the Naam, all the qualities of life are gifted to the individual by Guru Sahib Ji. One becomes a pure human being and remains in control, always over ones mind.

The answers to our problems don't come when the mind is busy, they only come when the mind is completely still.

Bhai Gurdaas Ji Says, "Then in gold in the form of Gurmukh, (Gurus pure ones) the colour (of name) and elixir (of Love) enter and he becomes carefree of the world around. Now all the qualities of rubies, pearls, diamonds emerge in that gold-Gurmukh."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💙 - RECOGNISE YOURSELF!

RECOGNISE YOURSELF!

Start being honest with yourself about everything. Be honest about what’s right, as well as what needs to be changed. Be honest about what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest with every aspect of your life, always. Because you are the one person you can forever count on. Search your soul, for the truth, so that you truly know who you are. Once you do, you’ll have a better understanding of where you are now and how you got here, and you’ll be better equipped to identify where you want to go and how to get there.

As humans we fail to recognise who we really are. We think what we see is who we are and we accept this world as being the truth. We fail to see that we are all temporary beings In this false world. Our life is a game, which we need to play adequately to conquer our coming and going in this temporary world. Because we think this world is here to stay and we are permanent, we stop being honest with ourselves. We lie to others and eventually we believe the lie is us. We lie once to lie many more times, as the dishonesty needs to be hidden by many more lies.

When we start becoming honest with ourselves, we will realise how blissful and beautiful life can be. One becomes a free soul, as they have nothing to hide from the world. They become so content with there inner, the outer blossoms forth beautifully.

If things in our life need to be changed for the better, it's best taking that step now, as we will never know what's around the corner. It's best to purify ourselves now, rather than live with a guilty conscience. Everyone makes mistakes but when the mistake is realised and rectified, it no longer remains a guilt, as long as the mistake is not committed again.

If you want to become something in life, do ardaas to Guru Sahib, have belief in that ardaas, have belief in yourself and Guru Sahib will never let you (his children) down.

To have a faith is the most powerful and loving feeling anyone can imagine. To know Guru Sahib is always close and guiding us in spirit is a world that can not be described.

We question ourselves, why don't we feel that love, radiance, energy and aura of Guru Sahib Ji? It is not anyone else's fault, the fault is within us. Our ego won't let us feel it. When we meditate on Vaheguroo's name, Vaheguroo will always feel very close. It will feel as Vaheguroo is inside us, making all our important decisions and guiding us appropriately.

One who has a faith and follows it correctly, by always remembering Guru Ji with every breath, will always remain happy, content and in high spirits. The shortfalls of life will never get them down.

Remember! Beautiful faces will age and beautiful bodies will change but Guru Jis beautiful souls will always remain beautiful souls.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "One whose body is imbued with the Fear of the True Guru and whose tongue savors Truthfulness, is brought to ecstasy by the True Lord's Glance of Grace. That person does not have to go through the fire of the womb again."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛 - KESH (hair)

KESH (hair)

People often ask why do Sikhs keep their hair. What's the point? Why did Guru sahib Ji place so much significance on the Kesh.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji even went as far as to say, "Those without Kesh will not get my Darshan (blessed sighting)."

Firstly, we are all born with Kesh. This is the way Vaheguroo has created us. We believe that Vaheguroo is perfect and everything they do is perfect. So why do we question the way we have been created? Some religions will use their own intellect to infer, God made people imperfect and we need to perfect by cutting a child's hair at birth, or circumcise them.

A Sikh, however, keeps faith in the natural form, which Vaheguroo has given them and they proudly live in the glory of God. They see hair as a blessing and not a burden.

The hair also represents a very important part of our biological balance. If you notice that different people will have varying amounts of hair. it will grow to a specific length and then stop growing. Is this a random length or does it have a more deeper significance?

If we look more in depth, science has proved that our hair is a major conductor of energy and allows our body to absorb essential vitamins from nature. These vitamins are vital for our biological make up and our bodies ability to function and fight illness and disease.

The hair will grow to a length (some long, some short), where the body is in a complete equilibrium and from there it will stop. This means that the hair can now be used as a tool for the conducting of sufficient vitamins to keep the body healthy. In addition to this, our hair is a major part of our natural defense system in the way it prevents particles entering our nose, eyes and ears.

One final thing on health is, how hair helps to regulate body temperature. An example of this would be, when someone is feeling very hot, suddenly they will feel a chill, why? Because the hairs have opened up from the pores and released the bodily heat. Similarly when it is cold, one will experience the hairs standing on end. Why? Because the pores have closed up to keep in heat. The same way our hair is also sensitive to our emotions

On a spiritual note, Gurbani says that a Sikh with Kesh is able to be a lot more fruitful in their meditation and spirituality, as the hairs act as antennas to conduct energy. Within this energy, Vaheguroo is prevalent and essentially, when one meditates the hairs act like tongues to magnify the force and impact of the meditation.

In this regard, all great saints of the past kept their hair, be they Christan or Muslim but as modern day society is putting pressure on us to look a certain way, many sikhs have renounced their religious/spiritual obligations and principles and adopted an appearance which is aesthetically pleasing to them and their surroundings but not Guru Ji.

These are just a few basic examples of how our hair plays a critical role in our make up as a human and spiritual being.

We have to remember, without a Guru and the following of their teachings, one can not be a labelled a Sikh of the Guru. When one begins to live by the teachings of the perfect/pure Guru, one will also own the beauteous name of Guru Sahibs Sikhi.

When we living according to our minds desires, we are named Manmukh (those who act according to the mind and not the True Guru).

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "They act out their minds' desires, but they do not understand the Lord, and so they are ruined."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️ - RECOGNISE YOUR INNER STRENGTH!

RECOGNISE YOUR INNER STRENGTH!

When The True Gurmukhs (pure ones) speak to you, you are left feeling so high, yet you realise you have so far to go.

You are able to expose hidden jewels, which are uncovered through their actions and reactions rather than their words.

The sign of a Gurmukh is someone who radiates humility, love, devotion and a yearning for Guru and Sangat, all of which are attributes of extensive Naam kamaaee (naam meditation).

We have a tendency of being inspired for a day or two by them and then fall in to the rut of laziness again. When we are inspired it's important we keep the teachings within and adapt them to our daily life's.

We spend many years being inspired and forget to practice and develop ourselves further. We always think others are better than us. Everyone has weaknesses on the inside but remain steadfast in their practice.

We need to believe in ourselves and Guru Sahib ji, we are as good as everyone else. We need to recognise that truth within ourselves. When we believe we are as loving and virtuous as the rest and remain humble, that's when we develop further in our spirituality.

It's important to be inspired and learn from others and that is where it should end. We should not put these people on a pedestal, as this increases their ego and we fail to develop ourselves further also.

Live by the Gurus hukum (command) and Guru Sahib will take us to the highest realms of spirituality. Our true inspiration will come and remain with us forever, when we realise and take all our teachings from Guru Sahib directly. This is when our faith becomes extremely stronger in Guru Sahib ji, as we realise, it's only the support of the True Guru, which will bring us total contentment. We all have the potential to become spiritual, pure beings.

As humans, we are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think!

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "O mind, why are you so lazy? Become Gurmukh, and meditate on the Naam."

Vaheguroo!

Game of Love 💚 - ZEALOUSNESS!

The only rule for obtaining spirituality and self realisation is personal effort and zeal. This zeal will lead you to the answers, as long as your quest is real and sincere.

When one is passionate, enthusiastic and eager in reaching a certain place or destination, the quest will always be found and recognised. In spirituality, when one reaches the true realms of love through Naam meditation, then all their efforts and zealousness is rewarded and blessed by Guru Ji.

Guru Ji only looks for sincere hearts and souls. Guru ji looks for love within them. Guru Ji recognises their faith and beauty. At this point Guru ji rewards them with their minds desires, as Guru Ji sees their quest is a pure and loving one.

We are so blessed to have a Guru who, not only spiritually guides us but holds our hand and leads us through the hardships we are constantly facing. All Guru ji asks for, is a little love, faith and belief in them and ones self.

If we quiet the mind through Naam meditation, the soul will speak through radiating love and virtue in to this dark world.

Bhai Nand Lal Ji Says, "There were no signposts on the pilgrims way, through heaven or earth. It was the zeal of my quest which brought me to the threshold of worship."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜 - WHAT IS REAL?

"The real is where the sayable and unsayable meet. What true reality is, is also beyond comprehension." Bhagat Kabir Ji.

The world around us is describable through words. On the other hand, there are things for which no description gives justice. Between these two realms lies reality, which is beyond comprehension but experienced by the true seeker.

True love, spirituality, ecstasy and high spirits is beyond description. The name of Vaheguroo guides us to experience the inner world, yet fail to describe it's value in words.

Anything that can be described in words, has a worldly value. It's value ends here (in the world). When one fails to describe the gains of spiritual wealth, one realises it's a wealth beyond measure. Nothing comes close.

Many are moving closer to their spirits, as are realising everything is temporary in this world. Nothing lasts forever. People, friends, families, relatives move on. Materialistic pleasures are temporary. Nothing is here to stay.

Only the name of God and remembrance of their love and creation will cleanse your inner being. This is the only substance in which will bring us total peace and remain with our soul forever. Our minds will be contented, our souls will be lifted and our being will be purified.

Look inside yourself and find the true reality. It's time to stop searching for peace and happiness outside ourselves. This will only bring us hurt, as desire and attachment causes us to be emotionally and mentally distressed. The more we want, the more despondent and unhappy we become in life.

Life will always be lived at the fast pace. We will never be able to keep up. It's up to the spiritual, to look within, read and open the heart, slow life down, teach by example and show the world, that there is more to life than accumulating wealth through mentally torturing our physical and spiritual being. 

Change will only take place through action and not only meditation and prayer alone. We meditate, pray become religious but forget to act in the way we should as spiritually loving and compassionate beings.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "They alone are spiritually wise, who remain firmly committed to the Lord's Command.

Heat and cold are all the same to them.

The true people of spiritual wisdom are the Gurmukhs, who contemplate the essence of reality;

O Nanak, the Lord showers His Mercy upon them."

Vaheguroo!

Game of Love ❤️- SIKHI BLOSSOMING!

SIKHI BLOSSOMING!

Often, we underestimate the value of encouraging one person towards Sikhi. At camps or Sikhi events, we may say things like, 'Even if one person changes, that's a success,' do we really believe that? We aim at numbers, rather than quality. 

If we realise a camp or an event has inspired one person to take amrit; that in reality, is one family of 4 or 5 coming into Sikhi. The kids will grow up into Sikhi and encourage their kids to follow Sikhi; from here a whole community can be affected.

In Wolverhampton, there was one Gursikh who took amrit and now is part of a family, who run classes and programmes for youth at the Gurdwara Sahib. The children inspired other children, who started to progress in Sikhi and the parents inspired other parents. 

This is how Sikhi blossoms. Where does this blossom start? From one person! 

It's the duty of us all to be proactive in Gurmat parchaar (spreading Guru's teachings). If we all did our bit individually, Sikhi would have blossomed way more than it has done.  

Take steps towards the True Guru and do your bit ji. You might guide one, who might go on to guide, educate and inspire thousands. 

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Blessed is that mortal being, who shares the Teachings for the good of others."

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 4

Guru Amardaas Ji Says, "The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is abstinence, truthfulness, and self-restraint. Without the Name, no one becomes pure."

Guru Sahib is saying in this Shabad, no one will become pure without the name of God, as Naam is the only substance which will purify this filthy mind from the suffering of many life times. This Naam can only be gifted to us by Guru Sahib Ji in the form of panj pyaare (five spiritually elevated singhs), in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Only blessed ones receive it! Through receiving this Naam, they realise its great value and hold it close to their Heart. They never let go! Through Amrit Naam they become pooray (pure.)

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "But without the Lord's Name, liberation is not obtained. As Gurmukh, obtain the Naam and liberate the soul."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- GURU GUIDED ME TO GOD🙏

GURU GUIDED ME TO GOD🙏

Written around two years ago!! My name is Joe, I'm a 19 years old city worker born to a Marahti Christian Father and an English Mother.

For me it all started back in May 2014 when I got into a long distance relationship with a British born Sikh girl, her mother had provided well for them and they lived comfortably, however there was no father in the family and they weren't particularly religious (mone and didn't even wear a Kara). During my stay up there, they decided to take me to a Gurdwara as I didn't know anything about Sikhism and I didn't even know that Gurdwaras exist! The first time I walked into one, it was amazing and I was completely taken back by the beauty. Firstly I was slightly uncomfortable as it was really busy, everyone was speaking Punjabi and the Singhs looked strong and warrior-like with their Dumalla and Kirpan/Talwar, but I soon adjusted and tried to absorb as much as I could. Unfortunately for me, the mother hadn't explained about Guru Granth Sahib ji and that he was even there, as I believed I was bowing down to the Head Granthi sitting under this beautiful canopy with a long white beard and turban - (they could have helped me right?!). I was feeling out of place trying to follow and watch everybody standing up and then bowing down, for what I would know now was Ardaas but nonetheless I adhered. However I had a great time, I enjoyed the parshad - it was the best taste ever and I couldn't believe everyone was getting fed this! I also heard Kirtan, Katha for the first time and it was really pleasant to my ears, even though I couldn't understand a word I would just sit there and relax knowing they would be speaking only good things. We then went downstairs and I had Langar for the first time and I was very surprised at how much food was being supplied for all! We left shortly after and visiting the Gurdwara for me was really quite a magical experience. When I put a Kara on that day and noticed a change inside me, it did make me wonder about my faith but I didn't really expect anything. 

Overall I was amazed to see how well and efficiently a temple was being run with so many helping out, devoting themselves to God and acting as a strong community, after all the Gurdwara would never be running if it wasn't for the people that came - I was truly envious. I was always religious before, having visited India and being blessed by an old Monk who had taught my father at a Catholic boarding school in Bombay back in the 1950s - I had already found a religion and would pray often and try to conduct myself accordingly. Although I never went to Church and did not discipline myself in any way.

Each time I visited the girl and her family I tried to get to the Gurdwara but the relationship with the girl deteriorated, as she was unfaithful to me and she also had an awful relationship with her Mother with constant arguments and fights and half the stuff we planned never happened. I was of course upset, and I had actually lost around a stone in 2 weeks. As you can imagine my parents weren't happy with the relationship and the negative impact it was having on my personality, health and work life. Was it really worth it all just because she was pretty?

I started going to the closest Gurdwara for me which is in Barking, I remember walking in and trying to remember everything like I had done previously. I heard amazing Kirtan and then every time I was away from the Gurdwara I longed to be there and so I kept going every week more and more. I ordered two turbans and a Kanga online, however gave up after failing miserably to tie one! Me and the girl eventually split up and suddenly I found myself wanting to be at the Gurdwara even more! Soon enough I would visit every evening after work and enjoy Kirtan, Katha and Paath. Before I knew it I had become good friends with all the gyanis and sewadars there. I started tying a Patka with a kanga and decided I would not eat meat, eggs or cut my hair, I never really drank or had drugs before so that was easy. It took a while for me and everyone to adjust but I was making good progress, and within 3 weeks with WaheGuru Jis kirpa and the help of some of the gyanis I was tying my own Dastaar every day.

Now it's 3/4 months later, I have strengthened my connection with WaheGuru and I am in more bliss than I've ever been in my life - I find I have started to bring peace into my mind and there are less worries. I'm currently preparing for Amrit, wearing the 5 Kakkars, learning Punjabi and doing my Nitnem everyday. I have made some great great friends and even some that I consider my own brothers and sisters. I cannot even explain in words how my life has changed for the better and so grateful that WaheGuru has given me this opportunity and allowed me to do some fantastic Sewa, each day is getting better. It just goes to show the power that WaheGuru has and that truly we can find him in the midst of Maya! (Materialistic world). WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!

With Guru Sahibs kirpa, more and more blessed souls are treading upon this amazingly spiritual path. Let's be one of them! 

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "I have met my Beloved Friend, the Guru, who has shown me the Path to Vaheguroo (God)." Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- BUILD A FOREVERLASTING HOUSE!

BUILD A FOREVERLASTING HOUSE! 

An elderly Sikh carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house, building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife, enjoying his extended family. He would miss the pay-check but he needed to retire and they could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favour. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When Jasbir Singh (carpenter) finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front-door key to Jasbir.  "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you."  

What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well. 

So it is with us. We build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put up less than the best. At important points, we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock, we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized, we would have done it differently.

Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think of your life as the house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board or erect a wall, build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more. Each day deserves to be lived graciously, in tune with the love of Vaheguroo's name and Gurbaani (Gurus Teachings). So we can create our true dignity in the house we reside in (our body). Let's liberate our soul from within this house, by living virtuously through selfless service and meditation on Naam (gods name). Let's control the thieves (minds desires), who are plundering our Saintly home. 

The plaque on the wall says, "Life is a do-it-yourself project, do it to the best of your ability. So the Guru can liberate us by merging us with Vaheguroo." 

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Nanak builds his house upon that site, where there is no death, no birth, and no old age."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- ARE YOU SURE GOD EXISTS?

ARE YOU SURE GOD EXISTS?

We were asked a question, if God really existed. Below is our response! 

Hi Guys hope you are all well. What is God? God is beautiful, where shall we start? God is love, energy, force and the creator of all. God exists in the mind, body, spirit, the question should be, where doesn't God exist? God is an experience. How do we experience him? We experience him through conquering this filthy mind. It has been filthy for many life times through our negative thoughts and actions.. We have been given an opportunity to purify this mind through this human body.. We have to reduce our wandering and suffering mind's thoughts to just one love and that is the love of Gods Name through meditation.

We only use 10% of the mind, 90% is not used.. This is only developed and discovered through spiritual gain, through meditation. This is when we gain spiritual powers. All humans can merge with God, develop the mind and develop these powers. Some experience God through seeing a bright light, which can not be described, as it is unbearable.. Just as the mute can not describe the sweet taste of candy. Some experience God through the current Naad, which is the sound, music and Word of God in Sachkhand (the gate of truth and oneness). Some always feel and experience God through Sehj (Nirvaana), always at peace within themselves. 

The senses become controlled by meditation. We control the mind, the mind doesn't control us. We control the vices and use them when required for the good of others. The vices i.e, anger, ego, lust, attachment, greed don't control us. Our ego stops us developing this mind. When we conquer our ego we conquer the world. We merge with the supreme soul God, as we are all souls separated from the supreme soul, God paying back our karma, until we merge with him through purification of the mind. 

We experience God through compassion, love, contentment, truth, patience and peace. The tenth gate (dasam duaar) is opened at the top of our heads through meditation.. All humans can experience this.. Once it opens, we can begin to discover the spirit world.. We say God doesn't exist, we can only experience him through meditation, this is how we see him, we begin to develop unconditional love for their creation.. 

Experience meditation, experience true love, experience spirituality, experience energy, experience upliftment, experience a natural high, (chardeekallah) experience your supreme being (God), experience it within.. Experience the True Guru.. Experience Sikhi.. When you experience God through conquering your mind and becoming one with your spirit, there's no turning back.. Until we experience God, we can't judge.. Until we experience, we will never recognise our true self.. When we experience Vaheguroo, God through meditation, then there's no turning back.. 

Ask those who have experienced God! They believe nothing else exists! only Vaheguroo (God)! 

Guru Arjan Dev Ji Says, "Quietening the ego (mind), ecstasy is obtained. Where the ego does not exist, God Himself is there."

Vaheguroo!