Game of love 243- I KEEP MY EYES LOWERED

I KEEP MY EYES LOWERED

Kabeer, I keep my eyes lowered, and enshrine my Friend within my heart.

I enjoy all pleasures with my Beloved, but I do not let anyone else know.

This is a beautiful salok from Bhagat Kabeer Ji and has a very deep meaning. Keeping eyes low, refers to humility and also being introvert. That person who recognises Vaheguroo inside them and has had that blessed vision (Darshan), will naturally become quieter, humble and more introvert. 

Keeping eyes down, also refers to not looking at the illusion of the world. This has become uninteresting for the person who has enshrined Vaheguroo (Friend/God) within them. 
This person now enjoys the rass (taste) of Naam meditation and feels and sees Vaheguroo everywhere. Their soul is very close to merging with the pure soul (Vaheguroo) at this stage. 

These are the final stages. They don't shout this about. They just keep it to themselves. They sit quietly in Sangat (congregation) and during Kirtan (singing of Gods praises), they listen to the Naam within them which is happening automatically (ajappa jaap). No one knows what they are experiencing and even if they tried to explain in words, they couldn't. 

The beauty about a pure human being is, they live in their own mauj (mesmerised state). They do whatever pleases them and God and are not worried about what the world thinks. On the same page (ang) Bhagat Kabeer Ji Says, "I look up and see God in every heart." The ang (page) shows the true beauty of Sikhi. 

Only those that have experienced the same will know this state. This is my novice attempt to explain Bhagat kabeer ji's salok. 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Sweetness and humility, O Nanak, are the essence of virtue and goodness."

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 242- IS IT A UNIVERSAL MESSAGE?

IS IT A UNIVERSAL MESSAGE? 

Do you believe taking Amrit is the only way of reaching Vaheguroo?

Firstly lets go back to Guru Nanak paatshah. Was guru sahibs message meant for Punjabis? Indians? Or the whole world?
Considering that Guru sahib travelled most of the known world, I'm confident that Guru sahibs message was aimed at the whole world. So what is Guru Nanaks message?
Guru sahib talks in mool mantar about Gur parsaad (Guru's blessing), only with sachay Guru di Kirpa (true Gurus blessing) can a person get to Vaheguroo. "(Bin satgur kinai naa paaio bin satgur kine naa paaya)" (Asa Ki Vaar). 

Guru Nanak paatshah Ji also says, 
"Jis jal nidh kaaran tum jag aaye, so Amrit, Gur paahee jeeo"

Guru Nanak says, that you have come into this world to take Amrit, which is obtained from the Guru, as shown above. 
Who is Guru Nanak talking to in this line? The whole of humanity. The Muslims, the Hindus, the Christians, the Buddhists.. Everyone. 
So Guru sahib makes it clear that we need certain things to achieve union with Vaheguroo. 

We need Amrit, from here we get Naam, Naam meditation leads us to Vaheguroo (Jin har japiyaa sae har hoe, har miliaaa kel kelaalee) 
But for this Union to happen, we must have Gur parsaad. πŸ™ 

So this is not what you or I believe, this is what Guru Nanak sahib Ji says, "Without the True Guru, no one has obtained the Lord; without the True Guru, no one has obtained the Lord.
He has placed Himself within the True Guru; revealing Himself, He declares this openly.
Meeting the True Guru, eternal liberation is obtained; He has banished attachment from within.
This is the highest thought, that one's consciousness is attached to the True Lord.
Thus the Lord of the World, the Great Giver is obtained."

The Sikh Saint/Soldierly, perfect, universal way of living, was created by the Gurus just over 500 years ago, to rid the world from suffering, as many faiths had failed. 

One reaches the highest state of spirituality through the Gurus Mantra and blessing! If Guru Ji grabs our hand and pulls us towards him, we should consider ourselves to be extremely fortunate and lucky! 

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 241- HOW MUCH ARE WE WORTH?

HOW MUCH ARE WE WORTH? 

The world may believe that a persons worth is based on their wealth and physical possessions. This is not true...
A persons worth is determined by the price at which they are willing to sell their human principles of truth, integrity, loyalty, kindness, humility and gratitude. 
In this way most people nowadays are probably worth between 0-Β£5.

Unfortunately nowadays, we have all got ourselves in the rut of judging others by their materialistic wealth. Materialistic wealth may keep us happy for a few years. It is a very temporary pleasure. Many who are wealthy are not content and happy, they look for happiness elsewhere. Materialistic wealth is a good luxury to have, as long as we are detached from it. If we can find this balance alongside purifying the mind through meditating on Gods name we will be filled with peace and joy through the blessings of Akaal Purakh Vaheguroo (God).   

The world is changed by our example and not just our opinion! 

Guru Sahib Ji Says, "those that meditate on Vaheguroo's name, are priceless. Their value can never be judged."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Some trade in priceless jewels, while others deal in mere glass.
When the True Guru is pleased, we find the treasure of the jewel, deep within the self.
Without the Guru, no one has found this treasure. The blind and the false have died in their endless wanderings.
The self-willed manmukhs putrefy and die in duality. They do not understand contemplative meditation."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 240- THE UNIVERSE LIES WITHIN

THE UNIVERSE LIES WITHIN 

Start making your own happiness a priority. – Your needs matter. If you don’t value yourself, look out for yourself, and stick up for yourself, you’re sabotaging yourself. Remember, it IS possible to take care of your own needs while simultaneously caring for those around you. And once your needs are met, you will likely be far more capable of helping those who need you most.

It's important we learn how to love ourselves before we can give love and happiness to any other being. The only way we can recognise our inner self, is to become one with it and this is the way we learn how to love our inner beauty, which is God. 

One has to make their own company their best company. Many will come and go in this world. Many will say they are your friends and many will say they will stick with you for life. These are mere words. There are great people out there and there are amazing loved ones out there. But in reality life is very busy, people get tied up in their own little lives and time becomes very difficult to constantly give to others. At this point, one begins to realise how important it is to enjoy your own company and become best friends with your inner self. 

There is only one way an individual can become best friends with their selves. One needs to realise the inner self through Naam meditation. When one controls and branches the mind through Naam and finds inner peace, happiness and ecstasy, one realises there is no greater joy than ones own company. 

The beauty about this is, once one considers their own needs, values themselves and starts to recognise the beauty of God within, they will naturally see Gods virtues and beauty in every being in the universe. The Universe lies within, when recognised, "EVERYTHING" becomes one with our spirit.  

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "O Nanak, those who are attuned to the Naam remain unattached and balanced; in the home of the inner self, they are absorbed in the primal trance of deep meditation and they begin to see God in all."

Vaheguroo!  

Game of love 239- 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 238- 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 237- 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.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 235- RITUALS!

RITUALS! 

'Those who refuse to eat food are just practicing hypocrisy - Chode ann Kare pakhand..'

Bhagat Kabeer Ji talks about how people forsake the proper food (Naam) and instead think that by fasting they will receive Gods happiness, but instead lose any honour. 

WHOLE SHABAD: 
Dhan is the Lord of the World. Dhan is the Divine Guru

Blessed is that food, by which the heart-lotus of the hungry blossoms forth.

Blessed are those Saints, who know this.

Meeting with them, one meets the Lord, the Sustainer of the World. ||1||

This food comes from the Primal Lord God.

One chants the Naam, the Name of the Lord, only when he tastes this food. ||1||Pause||

Meditate on the food of Naam

Mixed with water, its taste becomes sublime

One who doesn't consume this food
loses his honor in the three worlds. ||2||

One who refuses to eat food, is practicing hypocrisy.

She is neither a happy soul-bride, nor a widow.

Those who claim in this world that they live on milk alone,

secretly eat whole loads of food - get all other rass (tastes) ||3||

Without this food, time does not pass in peace.

Forsaking this food, one does not meet the Lord of the World.

Says Kabeer, this I know:

blessed is that food, which brings faith in the Lord and Master to the mind. ||4||8||11|| 
ANG  (page) 873

Guru Sahib Ji, makes it clear in this shabad that there is only one real way in which God can be met and that is to meditate on Naam. All other ritualistic acts are condemned by Guru ji. 

Guru ji says, it is very difficult to love and remember God when hungry. By committing these acts, we are in no way pleasing God. 

God is pleased by loving, compassionate souls, those that help and guide others. God is looking for the one who stills his/her mind, controls their thoughts and sees God in all beings. This being will not judge anyone for their caste, colour, creed, gender etc. 

The Name God is never separated from their lips, which in turn purifies their mind for them to become one with their souls and merge with the all loving Vaheguroo. 

If our eyes only saw souls instead of bodies, our ideal and conception of beauty would be extremely different! This is only purchased through Naam meditation. There is no other way one receives the gift of these soul searching, beautiful eyes.  

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 234- TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY OF SEVA! (Selfless service)

TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY OF SEVA! (Selfless service)

One snowy morning, a Gursikh walked down to the doctors with his daughter. There was an elderly couple sat in the waiting room who were just leaving, as the Gursikh was going in to see the doctor. 

After seeing the doctor, the Gursikh and his daughter went next door to the chemist. As they went to the chemist, they noticed the elderly man from the doctors pouring sand under his wheels, whilst his vehicle seemed slightly stuck in the snow. They thought nothing of it and walked in to the chemist. 

They were in the chemist for around 10/15 mins. When leaving the chemist, both of them saw the elderly couple in their vehicle with their wheels spinning in the snow. They were in exactly the same position the Gursikh saw them, as they went to the chemist. 

Without any thought, the natural reaction for the Sikh was to go and help. He did a very quick ardaas (prayer), whilst walking to the car by saying, "Guru ji accept and make the Seva successful." He walked to the back of the white elderly couples vehicle and pushed from the back right of the vehicle, as the man look through his mirror at him. The Sikh man was pushing slightly up hill. Amazingly, with one push, the large vehicle spun straight out and started driving slowly away.

The man was very thankful and quickly wound his window down and started saying thank you many times and acknowledged the Sikh mans daughter with a warming smile. The Gursikh said, "no prob, just keep driving," as didn't want him to lose momentum.  

The Gursikh smiled to himself and was very proud that, Guru Ji blessed him to serve and help a fellow human being in need. He was proud that Guru Jis roop will be praised, if the white man ever tells his story. He was happy that Guru ji blessed him to do a good deed, which will be added to his account when he departs. Most of all he was proud that Guru ji was so close and heard and acted out his Ardaas themselves, as it seemed more or less impossible to push the large vehicle up a slight hill on his own. 

MORAL

Always remember, when doing ardaas, believe it will come true, as Guru Sahib will never let their Gursikhs down. Every Karaj (event/action) we do, should be carried out by an ardaas to begin with. Such is the life of a Sikh, Guru Sahib keeps the laaj (respect) of his Gursikhs ardaas. 

Never think twice about doing Seva, just do it, this should be 2nd nature for a Sikh. Many times we say no, when asked to do Seva. Seva is an opportunity given by Guru Ji himself. If we keep saying no or thinking leave it, there will be a time where Guru ji will stop blessing us with it and We'll never be asked again. 

Serving others is serving God (vaheguroo). It gains respect, love, confidence in ones self, divine pride, humility and replaces negative thoughts with positive energy. such is it's power! 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Make good deeds the soil, and let the Word of the Shabad (vaheguroo) be the seed; irrigate it continually with the water of Truth."

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 233- THE TRUE STATE OF LOVE

THE TRUE STATE OF LOVE

What does the love of God do to our being?

Our body is filled with totally pure, loving, positive energy. This energy creates an aura which other spirits naturally become attracted to. Our eyes start to shine and are imbued with love. This is also an attraction for other humans, seeing true love and genuinity in the eyes of others. One way of relating to this is through a worldly situation. Man thinks he falls in love with a Women, his eyes show affection towards the opposite gender. A Gursikhs eyes are always imbued in Vaheguroos love (naam ras) Athai Pehar (24/7). One perfect example that springs to mind is late Bhai Rama Singh Jee, from Southall, UK. Gursikhs are also blessed with lalee (radiant faces) or a glow, this is also an attraction for other humans. When the mind reaches a state of total Naam Ras (pure love through Naam 24/7) then whatever one touches, sees or feels is also blessed through Naam. Anything this Gurmukh desires will come true.

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Man Chindiarra  Phal Paaeaa Mere Govinda Gur pooraa vekh vigas jeeo. I have obtained the fruits of my mind's desires, O my Lord of the Universe; I am transfixed with ecstasy, gazing upon the Perfect Guru."

Naam Ras also creates a genuine smile on the Gurmukh who is imbued in the sublime essence of Naam. The way he/she walks, talks and conduct themselves is totally different from normal human beings. "Bhagtaa Kee Chaal Niraalee (The way of the Saints is most distinct)," Anand Sahib sermon). In this stage, ones way of thinking and physically doing becomes very slow, aware and focussed. One is in total control of their mind, pure love pores out of their being as, God is love. This Gurmukh reaches a beautiful stage of Sehaj (intuitive peace, poise, Nirvaana). Everything he/she does in this worldly life is blessed. Life becomes very easy, relaxed and stress free, the spirit is free and the mind is purified. Most spiritual people call this the golden age, as this is where all our karma is paid back effortlessly and it becomes the last human life one experiences before their soul is liberated.

Guru Amardas Ji Says, Meditating on the Naam the mind becomes pure, the Door of Liberation is found.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 232- ARDAAS - prayer

ARDAAS - prayer
A prayer that is recited by Gursikhs at-least 3 times a day. There is a formal way of doing Ardaas which is standing up with folded hands. This is usually done after Nitnem (prayers). However, we are not just set to one way of doing Ardaas. As long as the mind is set in the right place and the prayer is said from the heart, it will be heard in Sach Khand (the realm of truth). Our prayers are usually not heard (in most cases) because our concentration wavers and it is not said whole-heartedly or we are still found desiring whilst making the prayer. When doing Ardaas straight after Abhiyaas (meditation) or Nitnem, our surtee (conscious state) should be very high and focussed, thus we come to do a whole hearted prayer.

Ardaas is something we humbly do before our master so that he may grant us what we wish for. Therefore, it should be done everyday to keep us humble spiritually. If we don't do Ardaas, ego very easily creeps in because ardaas is also a way of thanking God for the little or many spiritual and physical gains he blesses us with. Ardaas will help us progress spiritually, it keeps us neech (lowly) but also gives us confidence in everything that we do. Knowing we will do it successfully with the hand of Vaheguroo (God) protecting and forever blessing us.
Everytime you achieve something, whether it be at school, university, work or whilst doing Naam Abhiyaas, always do an Ardaas thanking God. You will realise that the blessings increase ten-fold and you obtain more Phal (fruit) from your Simran (meditation) and Sevaa (service).

"Whatever I ask for from my Lord and Master, he gives that to me."Guru ArjunDev Ji

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 231- POWERFUL FAITH

POWERFUL FAITH

This story took place two years ago. A sikh soldier was celebrating the martyrdom of Guru ArjunDev 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 ArjunDev Ji 1563-1606

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 230- THE FAITH OF BHAI NIRMAL SINGH

THE FAITH OF BHAI NIRMAL SINGH

I thought we should take time to remember a great Gurmukh who put UK youth seva on the map. 
Bhai Nirmal Singhs (UK) life and passing were equally inspiring. Bhai sahib was a parchaarik (preacher) who dedicated his life to seva (service) of the panth by traveling the country and spreading the Sikhi message. This was done in camps and universities spanning a 20 year period. He inspired countless people into Sikhi. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and when the doctor told him the news, he laughed and said "is that all you wanted to tell me?"
He was placed in the terminal cancer ward and was due to remain there till he passed away. One morning Bhai Sahib said he wants to come homeon the coming Thursday. His family asked why? You are supposed to stay here now. He said "Guru Sahib's Shaheed Singhs (pure liberated souls) have come to me and said they are taking me away on this date and I should be ready".
The family asked what they look like. Bhai sahib said they have blue bana (gursikh attire), big dumalay (turbans), chakkars and glowing faces. 
Bhai sahib came home Thursday and an evening house Kirtan darbar was arranged. Gursikhs did Rehras sahib and started Kirtan. The Kirtan went on for 6 hours and was followed by Amritvela and Nitnem. 
As the last lines of Anand Sahib were read,
(Binvant Nanak gur Charan laage, vaje anhad toore), bhai sahibs face lit up. He looked up with his hands together; he had a beaming smile and said 'Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh' 
Time is running out... Become Guru vale before it's too late. Only through Gurus bakshish (blessings) can we get honour when we leave, otherwise what else is there?? 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 229- 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 228- 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 227- EMBRACE THE RIGHT PEOPLE

EMBRACE THE RIGHT PEOPLE

Start spending time with the right people. – These are the people you enjoy, who love and appreciate you, who encourage you to improve in healthy and exciting ways. They are the ones who make you feel more alive, and not only embrace who you are now, but also embrace and embody who you want to be, unconditionally.

It's important we spend time with the right people. We become our sangat (congregation/group). Whoever we spend the most time with, that's who and what we become. If we spend time with not so nice people, we become like them. If we spend time with spiritual, virtuous people, that's who and what we become. 

Spiritual loving beings, will always look out for you. The Gurus sangat is one big family. They will go to the extent of dying for another human. One can imagine what they would do for another Sikh of the Guru.  

We waste so much time judging people and other Sikhs. We will love people from another jathebandee (group) more than the other. Is this how weak our Gurus Sikhi is? I don't think so. If we have this train of thought, we need to be ashamed of ourselves and we will never progress further in our Sikhi. Guru sahib ji will never let one sibling judge the other. How would a father feel in witnessing this. 

Guru Sahib Ji has blessed us to become pure spiritual beings and to see God in all, yet we struggle to see Guru Sahib in another Amritdhaaree (baptised) Sikh. We have got to the stage where we fail to acknowledge another Amritdhaaree Sikh with a Fateh (greeting), yet we all know this is the hukum (command) of Guru Sahib ji. How do we expect to be blessed by Guru Ji, if we are not willing to follow their simple loving teachings. 

If we are anything like the above, we need to change, otherwise we will struggle and Guru Sahibs Bakshish (blessing) will never be upon us. 

Find the right Sangat and become that loving, compassionate, tolerant, kind and content human being. 

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "I touch the feet of my sister soul-brides who have known their Husband Lord.
If only I could be like them! Joining the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, I am united in His Union."

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 226- 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 225- 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 224- ZEALOUSNESS!

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!