Game of love 19- GIVE

GIVE

"One gets hereafter only what one gives here out of honest earnings."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

To give is divine. As you give and foster love for others now, so your soul shall receive the rewards on its journey after this life. 

Giving is a great gift. The most important wealth to give is our time to others as we are normally quite selfish when it comes to helping others, specially people we don't know. If we saw god in all, just as we do with our friends & family, we would find it a lot easier to give. 

Through meditation we develop the qualities of love, compassion, forgiveness, faith, truth, humility, contentment, patience, kindness and many others. These virtues are the blessings of the divine and if we could encourage others to develop and live in this way, it would be the most blessed form of giving.

This would be the true service and honest living Guru sahib ji would bless and reward us for hereafter. 

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 18- FORGIVENESS

FORGIVENESS

"To practice forgiveness is the true fast, good conduct and contentment." 

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

It can be very hard to forgive, however if you do, then others will see the good in you and your own grief over being hurt by someone else will not dig in to you. It is far better to forgive and move on rather than hold on to the past and make life difficult for yourself and others, as negative energy is always clearly felt. A sack of potatoes always rots and gets heavier over time. It always takes a bigger person to forgive and move on. 

What is the point in fasting if we can't forgive? Guru sahib ji speaks to our Muslim brothers/sisters in the shabad above. 

It is our egos that don't let us forgive. If we meditated, purified our filthy minds and attempted to see god in all, as all is the soul of god, we would find it very easy to forgive, move on and always be surrounded by the positive energy of naam and baani. 

Vaheguroo! 


Game of love 17- FLOWER

FLOWER

"If one obtains the subtle fragrance of that spiritual flower, he can not describe the indescribable; he could speak, but who would understand him." 

Bhagat Kabir Ji 1398-1448

Spiritual experience is beyond description. Like the smell of a beautiful flower, spiritual experience cannot be fully described by the one who experiences it. Guru Sahib Ji has described it as, 'a mute can not speak about the taste of sugar, so is the beautiful taste of meditation.' One thing is for sure; spiritual and mystical experiences are life changers.  

Naam and baani can be tasted and one can be imbued in the colour of the lords name. The world will see and feel this energy in a god loving person but the experiencer would fail to explain it's beauty, as most of it is a blessing by Guru ji and the taste of this ecstasy is so powerful and strong that one would not no where to start, as worldly words would not do justice to the explanation of high spirits through naam meditation. 

Vaheguroo! 


Game of love 16- FEAR

FEAR

"Fear no one and give fear to no one."

Guru Teghbahadur Ji 1621-1675

Fear is good for no one and a very destructive feeling. Try not to feel afraid of anything and remember never to put fear in to others. This way, fear will not grip and burden your life. 

When the mind finds Sehj (peace/tranquility) through meditation, it fears nothing and only loves the one who created it (vaheguroo). A balanced mind becomes nirbhao (fearless). Nothing physical scares us as the mind is controlled by the mantra of 'vaheguroo' and the blessings of Akaal purakh (timeless one).

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 15- FALSE

FALSE

"Those who have one thing in their heart and something else in their mouth, are judged to be false." 

Sheikh Farid Ji 1173-1265

Always say what you mean, and know to be true. Avoid making up stories in order to impress someone or to avoid some difficult circumstances. The truth will ultimately prevail. No one likes someone who is false and can not be trusted. Present the real you to everyone you meet. They will both appreciate and like the real you. 

When the mind is joined to Gurus Shabad (vaheguroo), gods qualities of 'truth' become a part of the being and even if one attempts to lie, it becomes impossible as the truth of shabad (vaheguroo) speaks through them. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 14- FAITH

FAITH

"None is faithless, if they have faith in themselves".

Bhai Nand Lal Ji 1633-1713

Organised religion is fading from many lives. As a result of this, many lack some sort of faith. This is a shame. The first step towards faith is to have faith in yourself. This is a stepping stone to realising true faith, peace and contentment. Believe in yourself. A lack on self-conviction can only lead to inner frustration. 

It is a known fact, that those with faith are always happier and more peaceful. 

Game of love 12- SPIRITUAL POINTS

SPIRITUAL POINTS

* Love will come through Simran (meditation) because it is a positive energy but we need to be in control of it, we should control when to give it, how much to give, not give any at all if it helps the situation of truth, the love will always be in the heart but controlled by us

* Don’t think too much, do things slowly, don’t try too hard, be thoughtful before making any decisions whether it being physical, mental or verbal

* Only do any two things at once, meditation being one, 2nd materialistic because we live in society, when the 3rd enters, the mind looses focus of any one of the other two

* Ask Guru Sahib for anything, he is always close, remember if you ask you have to learn to have faith as it will come true (spirit connection)

* Make your GOAL in life to be like Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Jee. A human being with all the qualities of God, a pure Saint-Soldier (Sant Sipaahe)

* Stay fully focussed on the Shabad, speak only when you need to, don’t be afraid to speak the truth

* Try to speak only when you are spoken to

* All these points that have been spoken about are only developed through Naam Abhiyaas (practice).

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 11- EGOTISM

EGOTISM

"Egotism and possessiveness are very enticing, egotistical pride has plundered everyone".

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

Egotism is one of the greatest obstacles in achieving a state of spiritual bliss. Those who forever think and say 'I, I' can never appreciate what they have or respect the feelings and ways of other people. Their mind is blinded by ego, they see no further. Stop your ego; think of others, have love in your heart and meditate as often as possible.  

We should all have DIVINE pride, which is a pride for our faith and beliefs. This makes us powerful individuals through blessings of the divine. We should not be ashamed of who we are and walk with our heads held high, as we are the sons and daughters of the most spiritual guide to have ever existed. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 10- EXCELLENT LIFE

EXCELLENT LIFE

"Practice truth, contentment and kindness; this is the most excellent way of life".

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

The simplest things make for the best life. Seeking simple qualities will transform you forever. Think about the truth and always remain honest, feel content with what you have, ask for no more and thank God for all you have, keep kindness for all in your heart. It is so simple, and yet, you will find that these three qualities will lift your spirits and keep you happy. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 9- TRUE RELATIONSHIPS

TRUE RELATIONSHIPS

"From father, grand father, great grand father are born son, grand son, great grand son respectively and from great grand son is born simply a relative (natta, having no specific relational name).



The relationship of mother, grand mother, great grand mother, father’s sister, sister, daughter, and daughter-in-law is also respected.



Maternal grand father and mother and maternal great grand father and mother are also known.



Father’s elder brother (taia) younger brother (chacha), their wives (tai, chachi) et al. also remain absorbed in worldly affairs (Maya).



Mama, mami (mother’s brother and his wife), masi, masar (mother’s sister and her husband), all look dyed in their own colours.



Masar, phupa (mother’s sister’s husband and father’s sister’s husband respectively), father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law (sali) and brother-in-law (sala) are also close.



The relationship of chacha’s-in-law and those of the mama-in-law and phupha-in-law are known as inconvenient relations.



The relationship of sister-in-law’s husband (sandhu) and father-in-law of your daughter or son (kuram) are momentary and fake like those passengers of a boat sitting in a group.



The True relationship is with those brothers/sisters who meet in the Holy Congregation. They never get separated.



Through the Holy Congregation, the Gurmukhs learn the technique of renunciation amidst enjoyments".(19)

Bhai Gurdaas Ji 

This shabad explains the different rishte (relationships) we have in this world. Bhai Gurdaas ji goes on to explain, all these rishte are false as they are not connected by the spirit to naam & baani. These rishte will leave us after this life and not join us in the spirit world to rejoice in naam & baani here after. True love only comes through Guru and shabad. We also have nothing worldly to fall out over when our all is naam/baani. 
  
Only those relationships are true in which are connected/binded by naam, baani, Guru and Gursangat. Sangat (congregation) keeps us in touch with purifying our mind constantly. Those who are binded via shabad remain together in spirit forever..

With Guru Sahib, shabad and sangat we will never feel alone! If practiced correctly through meditation we actually feel ecstatic at all times, even whilst living in this dark age of worldly ras (enjoyment). 

Guru Sahib Ji will always protect and remain by us through mind, body and soul. They will never let us suffer according to Gurmat, they are our TRUE RELATION! 

Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji

"I have seen that all relationships are false, and so I have grasped hold of the hem of Your robe, vaheguroo". ||1||


Vaheguroo!


Game of love 8- GURU SAHIB LISTENS

GURU SAHIB LISTENS

"Everyone chants the Lord's Name, Raam, Raam; but by such chanting, the Lord is not obtained.
By Guru's Grace, the Lord comes to dwell in the mind, and then, the fruits are obtained. ||1||
One who enshrines love for God within his mind,
never forgets the Lord; he continually chants the Lord's Name, Har, Har, in his conscious awake mind". ||1||Pause||
Guru Amardas Ji 1479-1574
When our mind is listening to Gurbani and Vaheguroo Gurmantar, this means Guru Gobind Singh Sahib ji is accepting and listening to the shabad we are reciting also. If our tongue repeats but our mind fails to hear and contemplate, this means Guru Sahib ji has not accepted the Shabad in dargaah sachkhand (gate of truth) and we fail to receive their thaapraa (blessings).. 

Moral- always focus with single minded concentration when reciting naam meditation and baani. Just repeating is not accepted. EverySINGLE call, chant to vaheguroo should be a call of love and union for God the supreme soul through a separation of two souls. This leads to the emotion of bairaag (sincere longing and a cry of love), which ends in a state of Sehj (bliss, peace, poise and tranquility). 

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 7- DREAM

DREAM

"Like the king, asleep upon his throne dreaming that he is a beggar... Such is my own condition". 

Bhagat Ravidaas Ji 15th Century.

You are precious. we are all kings and queens in our own right. Every human being is precious. Do not walk around in a dream like state, not realising your true wealth. Those who have belief and faith realise the true wealth. 

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 6- DIVINE LIGHT

DIVINE LIGHT

"Whoever does the deeds of the soul, day and night, sees the immaculate Divine Light deep within".

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

Even those who do not have belief in religion still recognise the power of the soul. Take time out to meet the needs of the soul and you will eventually begin to feel the glow of divine light within yourself. To meditate on Gods name, be virtuous day and night, to see god in all is teaching by example and are perfect  deeds of the soul.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 5- THE DEER

The DEER

"The deer does not know the secret; the musk is within it's own body, but it searches for it outside".

Bhagat Ravidas Ji, 15th Century

Like a deer, we often search for answers outside ourselves. We cover lands, visit many places and people, looking for the answer to the souls anguish. The true seeker realises that the answer lie within. Before trying to solve some spiritual problem, contemplate on the good inside you. It will point you towards the solution. 

The taste of Amrit (spiritual nectar) will only be found from within through naam (gods name) by meeting the five beloved ones (panj pyaare). Through sincere practice the inner self wells up with love, ecstasy and high spirits. 

Game of love 2- AWAKE

AWAKE

"Awake is the life of those who know love. Say goodbye O Goya, to the dawn of sleep".

Bhai Nand Lal Ji 1673-1713

Love is spirituality. Only through sincere love can you fully experience the various realms and states of spirituality. 

For the religious, this means sincere love for God and Gods creation. This love for God is the essence of all faith. 

Vaheguroo

Game of Love 1- ALIKE

ALIKE
"They for whom praise and abuse are alike, for whom iron and gold are a like... Know that they are truly free".

Guru Teghbahadur Ji 1621-1675

Take the good with the bad. If you do not get overly proud because of praise or overly unhappy from criticism, then you have understood how to manage the mind. This way, you will avoid anguish and continually feel solace.