Game of love 356- MIND

MIND

"Win over your mind, and you shall win over the world."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

At times, our mind can be our worst enemy. If you can control the pressures of the mind, then the outside world will become more manageable. 

The mind has always been connected to God, from the beginning. Over many life times, this mind has been blackened with negative thoughts and pressures. The mind has a tendency of living in the past or future, through the thoughts of our inner voice, always speaking to us. Our mind is darkened further, through the negative we speak, see, eat and hear. 

The mind has forgotten the name of God. Only through the meditation on Naam, can this mind discover it's true identity (God). The Naam (Vaheguroo) is the soap in which cleanses the mind in becoming pure again. Our senses should be controlled by Naam! 

Sing God's praises, hear God's praise, see God in all and speak about the love and qualities of God. These are the signs of a truly, blessed human being. We should all strive to become this radiant being. 

"Oh my mind you are the embodiment of the divine light, recognise your own origin." Guru Amardas Ji. 

Each thought is cleared, when replaced by the name Vaheguroo. The more we meditate, the more thoughts are cleared and the mind becomes purified and cleansed.  We begin to live in the present, which is living in the acceptance of God's will. Eventually, we reach the state of Sehj (true peace) and all our worldly affairs are dealt with by God themselves. 

"The pursuit of worldly affairs comes to an end, when you embrace love for the true one." Guru Amardas Ji, 

Every human being, has the potential of becoming a spiritually, pure, enlightened human being but we lack faith in God and ourselves. 

When we become pure beings, and reunite our souls with God, whilst alive, then the world will feel our radiance of pure love through our divine aura and energy of Naam. 

The mind is the most powerful tool in the universe! It is the universe and we all have the ability to conquer it and become one with the universe. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 355- MARRIAGE

MARRIAGE

"They are not said to be husband and wife, who merely sit together. They alone are called husband and wife, who have one light in two bodies."

Guru AmarDas Ji 1479-1574

Marriage, is not a mere contract between two people but a meeting of two souls. True marriage lies in the harmony of the couples physical and spiritual worlds. 

How do we make our marriage work? Every relationship has it's ups and downs, this should make it stronger, if we remain positive and have faith in the divine. We need to learn from our mistakes and strengthen through experiencing them. Every action we face, should be observed and a lesson learnt. 

In today's day and age, our egos clash, we fail to give in to one another, which leads to separation. If we were humble and calmed situations down, then spoke with a calm head later, more relationships would be saved. 

We spend more time on our smart phones and tangled in work pressures. We spend less time speaking to our partners and children. 

Marriage is a union of two souls, which is for life. In the teachings of Gurmat (Guru's way), separation is a NO NO, as we have made a combined promise to Guru ji. We will remain together until death, with the sangat (congregation) as our witness. 

We CAN NOT turn our back on Guru Ji!

Patience is the key and it only comes through purifying the mind through meditation. 

"Without patience and forgiveness, countless hundreds and thousands have perished." Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 354- LIVING

LIVING

"Truth is high, higher still is truthful living."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

Live the truth! The highest state of spirituality is only accessed once so begin to live your own life truthfully. 

It's important we are always honest, speak, think and act upon the truth. We will be respected and loved more for this. Whilst speaking the truth, our actions become righteous. We will see God in all and act against any form of oppression, tyranny or falsehood. 

The reason a spiritual being does this is, they see God in all and find it difficult to turn their face away from the truth, as this would cause suffering to ones conscience and they would struggle to love God the same after being ignorant.

A great example of the above is, when the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, gave his head to save the Hindu faith from conversion. 

Also, another beautiful example is of our master Guru Arjun Dev Ji, who was the first martyr of the Sikhs and was martyred for not leaving his faith to convert in to another. Hot sand was poured over his head, whilst he was made to sit on a burning, hot, iron plate. He meditated through it and never flinched. He never swayed from his faith, unlike us today! 

Do we live a truthful and spiritual life or are we dishonest, when it suits our needs? Every action and thought is accounted for. 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Sach sa(n)jamo saar gunaa gur sabadh kamaaeeai raam."
By practicing truthfulness and self-restraint, by contemplating His Glorious Virtues, and living the Word of the Guru's Shabad.
By practicing the True Word of the Shabad, one comes to the home of his own inner being, and obtains the treasure of all virtues.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 353- LOTUS HEART

LOTUS HEART

"When the intellect achieves spiritual wisdom, the lotus heart blossoms fourth."

Guru AmarDas Ji 1479-1574

Spiritual wisdom is the most Important substance to gain. This is the only wisdom that can answer the issues of the heart. Once you begin to develop an understanding of the spiritual you, then your heart will begin to blossom like a lotus, opening and leading you to new horizons. 

Like water in the desert is spiritual wisdom to the soul. It only comes through meditation. 

A lotus flower is a beautiful flower which blossoms in dirty water. In the same way, you should stand out above the rest, in this filth filled world. 

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Aib than chikarro eihu man meeddako kamal kee saar nehee mool paaee."
The defect of the body which leads to sin is the mud puddle, and this mind is the frog, which does not appreciate the lotus flower at all.

We all have the ability to stand out, like the lotus flower! 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 352- THE ONE LIGHT IN ALL!

THE ONE LIGHT IN ALL!

"Forget caste, recognise the one light in all."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

Divisions are man made. Do not waste time believing in any ideals that promote differentiation between people. We are all human beings with the same universal divine light illuminating our souls. 

It's our duty, to see god in all. Yogi harbhajan once said, "If you can't see god in all, you can't see god at all." We are not pure beings, until we see God in every soul and we will not be liberated, until we recognise this. 

There is only one way to see God in all and that is to meditate with every breath. In this way, our mind becomes pure and our inner eyes feel and see the love of God within all. 

"No one is my enemy and no one is a stranger. I love and get along with everyone." Guru Arjun Dev Ji

Let's take a look within ourselves! How far away are we from the teachings above? Are we really living the spiritual teachings Guru sahib Ji has blessed us with? 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 351- PRAYER!

PRAYER! 

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*Sakhi Ardaas, the power!! Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Bhai Laal Singh jis Dhaal*

Once in the darbaar of Guru Gobind Singh jee, a Sikh called Laal Singh came with a shield. He
had spent a lot of time constructing this shield which was almost impossible to penetrate. It was
not only strong but was also very light. Everyone in the darbaar praised the dhaal (shield) and
Guru Sahib too expressed their happiness at the dhaal.

Bhai Laal Singh was a very good Sikh but when so many people praised his dhaal, he developed
haume (ego) and declared in the sangat that no bullet can penetrate his shield. He said this
very egoistically. As soon as he said this Guru Sahib told him that he would test Laal Singh's
dhaal the next day. Bhai Laal Singh still did not realize his mistake and accepted the challenge
saying that no bullet could penetrate his shield. As he came out of the darbaar of Guru Sahib, he
realized that he had committed a blunder. He said to himself that Guru Sahib is a known warrior
and on top of that he is Satguru. What could stop him from penetrating his shield? He greatly
regretted his mistake and came to his lodging area greatly depressed. Although, he realized his
mistake of challenging the sangat, he still wanted Guru Sahib to keep his honour and not let
anyone break his shield.

He consulted his friends who were gursikhs as well and asked them what to do. They told him
that Guru Sahib could no doubt penetrate his shield. They suggested to him that the only way
for him to save his honour was to perform Ardaas in front of Guru Sahib. Bhai Laal Singh
prepared "Degh"(Karaah Parshaad) and along with other Gursikhs did Ardaas before Waheguru
to save his honour. Bhai Laal Singh did not sleep all night and kept doing paath all night.

The next day Bhai Laal Singh arrived in the darbaar of Guru Kalgidhar Paatshaah but he arrived very
humbly. After the bhog of Kirtan, Guru Sahib asked Bhai Laal Singh to get ready as he was
going to test his dhaal. Bhai Laal Singh did not accept the challenge as he had done the
previous day but responded very humbly to Guru Sahib.

Guru Sahib asked Bhai Aalam Singh to  test the dhal first. Bhai Laal Singh stood there with the dhaal, constantly doing naam meditation and
paath. Bhai Aalam Singh tried three times but the bullet missed the dhaal and did not hit it.
Then Guru Sahib smilingly took over the gun and took aim at the dhaal. Guru Sahib just
stood there but did not fire. After a few moments he called off his aim and asked Bhai Laal
Singh what he had been doing all night. Bhai Laal Singh fell at the lotus feet of Guru Sahib and
told him everything. Guru Sahib, blessed Bhai Laal Singh and declared that indeed, no one
could penetrate the dhaal as Vaheguru himself and all Gurus were present to protect the dhaal.
Guru Sahib told Bhai Laal Singh to never talk in haume (ego) again.

An Ardaas (prayer) with a true heart reaches the Guru.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Gur govi(n)dh kirapaa karee raakhiaa maeraa bhaaee."
The Guru, the Lord of the Universe, has shown mercy to me, and saved my brother.
I am under His Protection; He is always my help and support. 
The prayer of the Lord's humble servant is never offered in vain.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 350- KEEP GOING!

KEEP GOING!

People are unreasonable and self centred. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people cheat you. Be honest anyway.
The good you do today, may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may not be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God (Vaheguroo). It was never between you and them anyway.

"Filled with all virtues and spiritual wisdom, I have become pleasing to God, nothing else matters." 
Guru ArjunDev Ji

The world will always judge us, we have to learn to ignore people and keep going. They will only drag us back. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 349- SOUL

SOUL

There was a man with four wives. He loved his fourth wife the most and took a great care of her and gave her the best. He also loved his third wife and always wanted to show her off to his friends. However, he was always had a fear that she might runaway with some other man. He loved his second
wife too. Whenever he faced some problems, he always turned to his second
wife and she would always help him out. He did not love his first wife, even though she loved him deeply, was very loyal to him and took great care of him. One day, the man fell very ill and knew that he is going to die soon.
He told himself, 'I have four wives with me. I will take one of them along with me, when I die. To keep me company at time of my death.' Thus, he asked the fourth wife to die along with him and keep him company. "No
way!" she replied and walked away without another word.

He asked his third wife. She said, "Life is so good over here. I'm going to remarry, when you die." He then asked his second wife. She said, "I'm Sorry! I can't help you this time around. At the most, I can only accompany you to your grave." By now his heart sank and turned cold. Then a voice called out; "I'll leave with you. I'll follow you, no matter
where you go." the man looked up and there was his first wife. She was so skinny! Almost, like she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved, the man said, "I should have taken much better care of you while I could have!"

Actually, we all have four wives in our lives.

a. The fourth wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it'll leave us when we die.

b. The third wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they go to others.

c. The second wife is our family and friends. No matter, how close they had been there for us, when we were alive, the furthest they can stay by us is, up to the grave.

d. The first wife is our soul! It is neglected in our pursuit of material wealth and pleasure. It is actually the only thing that follows us wherever we go.

Please Take Care of your SOUL, it needs the food of meditation. 

"Oh my soul, as Gurmukh, do this deed; Chant the Naam, the name of God (Vaheguroo)." Guru Ramdas Ji.

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 348- KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE

"Knowledge grows in the seeker, it's light fades in those who argue."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

Arguing prevents you from learning. Discussion and openness allows you to develop as a person. Arguing your point across to others means you never learn anything yourself. If you seek new ideas and thoughts then your knowledge will grow.

When we meditate on Vaheguroo's name, it causes us to become open minded. We become very quite and focussed and naturally become great listeners. Through listening, we learn more and gain knowledge. Most people in the world like speaking and struggle to listen. This causes us too learn less, become closed minded and accept less, which makes us more egotistical, rather than humble in our day to day approach of life. 

The true wisdom that Guru ji speaks about is spiritual wisdom and divine knowledge. This is gained through the spiritual teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and meditation on Gods (Vaheguroo's) name. 

When we meditate, we conquer our mind and thoughts and gain the knowledge/wisdom of God (brahamgyan). This is when we are blessed with the universe's knowledge and wisdom, just as God is. Guru Sahib himself holds our hand, becomes our support and guides us spiritually through this terrifying earthly life ocean, via their divine teachings.

Every human being has the potential of gaining this spiritual wealth. It's condition is, we need to beg for Naam (Gods name) through the Amrit Sanchaar Ceremony. This is when we become khalsa (pure) and are gifted with Naam meditation and rehit (code of conduct).

"Wisdom, honor and wealth are in the laps of those whose hearts remain permeated with God's (Vaheguroo's) name."
Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 347- AATH PEHAR (24/7)

AATH PEHAR (24/7)

"The true capital and the true way of life, come by chanting his glories, twenty four hours a day."

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

In our last post, we mentioned how the Naam should stay in our every breath, whilst facing the distractions of laughing, playing, dressing and eating. 

It seems quite hard to meditate 24/7. According to Guru sahib, it is quite easy. It's just that we are very lazy! 

When the Naam becomes a beautiful ras, (taste) in our heart, mind and soul, it's very difficult to let go. One would rather die than loose it. It begins to jap (meditate) itself, by connecting to our mind and breath. How is this possible?

Key to the days meditation is, when we wake up at Amritvela (ambrosial hours) and meditate for a couple of hours, as this is when single minded meditation can be achieved without any distraction (pure focus). After this, the Naam is resounded back to us in glimpses throughout the day. We need to make every effort to hear the Naam, with our inner ears more frequently. 

A few ways to do it! Whilst eating we can crunch and repeat 'Vahe' and then 'Guroo' after two crunches. Whilst walking we can repeat 'Vahe' and then 'Guroo' after two steps. Whilst brushing our teeth, 'Vahe' and then 'Guroo' for up and down. So basically, every action we commit should try to form a pattern of Vaheguroo simran (remembrance), in our day to day lives. 

Once we form this pattern, the mantra will become one with our every breath, mind, body and soul and we will start to experience the ras we talked about. 

After a lot of abhiyaas (practice) and blessings, the name will begin to recite itself in ras and we will have to hear it with our inner ears. The more we try to focus and concentrate, the more ras we experience. 

In some day to day duties, like studying, work etc, we might not be able to focus fully but we should try to listen to the Mantra where we can, as Naam will subconsciously always be within. 

It is the command of Guru sahib ji and it is the only way we will find total peace, poise and tranquility (Sehj), when our mind is controlled by Vaheguroo's Mantra with every breath. 

From here we gain all attributes of God! They build in our character and Guru sahib ji blesses us with his divine wisdom and many various forms and states of spirituality, Including the tenth gate opening and access to the spirit world. 

The best way is to love God dearly, remain humble and accept the gifts Guru sahib Ji blesses us with, as many can get trapped in the state of occult powers (ridh sidh), forget the Naam and lose their life's battle through ego.

Note! To receive the full benefit of Naam meditation, one must beg for it at an Amrit Sanchaar. Most Sikhs will tell you what an Amrit Sanchaar is. 

We have to become khalsa (pure), to want khalsa raj (rule of the pure). The above is what every khalsa should be like, or aspire to become. We have to conquer our mind in order to conquer the universe. 

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Gur pooraa bhaettai vaddabhaagee aat(h) pehar prabh jaapai."
Meeting with the Perfect Guru, by great good fortune, meditate on God twenty-four hours a day.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 346- LIBERATED WHILST ENJOYING!

LIBERATED WHILST ENJOYING! 

"While laughing, playing, dressing and eating, he is liberated."

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

Guru Sahib Ji says, we can be liberated whilst laughing, playing, dressing up and eating delicious foods. 

How is this possible? As these can be massive distractions in our spiritual gain.

It's important our mind and breath are not seperated from the Naam. When the Naam is within and heard 24/7 with our inner ears, this is a blessing by Guru ji and everything we do is parvaan (accepted) and blessed according to Gurmat (Gurus way). 

We can have a laugh yet remember God with every breath. We can own the best cars, houses and clothes etc, yet be detached, as the Name in our every breath detaches us from all worldliness. Nothing is ours, It's all Guru Ji's. The remembrance of the Name teaches us to think in this way with every breath (divine wisdom). Everything we eat will be purified through every breath of Naam meditation (no meat, fish or eggs). There are different forms of personal rehit, bibek for Gursikhs. Every gursikh has their own personal asool (rule). 

The above is a blessed and higher state of consciousnes. It's best to live a simple life, away from any distractions, in order to progress further spiritually. Guru Sahib will bless us with their wisdom, when we are ready to progress. It is all achieved through single minded practice of Naam meditation. 

Guru sahib ji caters for everyone's state of mind in Gurbaani, as they want all to excel further. They also answer the questions of all.

"Receiving the Name (Vaheguroo), the mind is satisfied; without the Naam, life is cursed." Guru RamDas Ji

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 345- JEWEL

JEWEL

"Deep within the nucleus of the self is the jewel."

Guru Amardas Ji 1479-1574

The treasure we look for outside is within ourselves. You are precious. Realise your wealth and enjoy the depth of your own spirituality. You only need to meditate on the pure love that is within you to begin to realise what the jewel is. 

The Jewel is our soul (Vaheguroo/God) and it is realised from within, through Amrit Naam (Vaheguroo Mantra).

Naam is given to us by panj pyaare (5 beloved ones, in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib ji). We can not receive this diamond from anyone else. They teach us how to meditate and experience meditation with blessed souls, until the Naam meditation is instilled within us. 

The Angelic beings, silent sages and many others search for this Amrit. Only Guru Ji can bless us with it. 

The Vaheguroo mantra is very blessed. It has been complied with the first letters of four Avtaars (pure beings) names, from the four ages. So therefore, it is the most powerful and blessed mantra to have ever existed, given to us by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 

We don't realise how blessed we are to be be born or be gifted the life of a Sikh! Why are we wasting our life searching for shells, when the jewel is seated within us. 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Heerae jaisaa janam hai kouddee badhalae jaae."
Human life is such a precious jewel, but it is being lost in exchange for a mere shell. 
You do not know the Name of the Lord.
You fool - you shall regret and repent in the end! 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 344- MANTRA

MANTRA

"While walking, sitting, sleeping and awake, contemplate the Gurmantra within your heart."

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

Guru sahib makes it clear in Gurbani (sikh holy scriptures), we have to meditate with every breath in order to find peace, bliss and a balanced tranquil mind. By meditating 24/7with every breath, we find the state of Sehj (peace poise). This is the highest state of pure love. One is not phased by anything in this state. All emotions, thoughts and the minds desires are fully controlled by the shabad (word/mantra) Vaheguroo. 

We should not miss even a breath of naam meditation, as Guru sahib ji says, 'it is a breath wasted in evil thought.'

Another reason why Guru ji tells us not to forget the naam with any breath is, when we breathe our last, if we have not remembered Vaheguroo (God) throughout our jivan (life), it will become very difficult to remember them in the last breath. This will most likely result in us remembering the people we are attached to, which will shape out the journey for our souls next life form. 

Guru sahib ji says, 'if we remember God in our last breath, our soul will merge in the heart of the supreme soul (God) and we will fulfil the purpose of this human life.' 

Keep the company of those, who love to meditate by loving God, and those who relish the love of Vaheguroo's creation with every breath. 

The blessed souls experience the ras (love) of Naam. It's an ecstasy that can not be matched and one would rather die than live without the ras of Vaheguroo. 

Bhai Rama Singh Ji was a blessed and very loving soul. He would fall deep in to meditation whenever he found the opportunity. He would say, 'Always love those more without a faith, as they need it more.' His eyes were of a truly innocent child's. Looking in to them would be like looking in to a piece of glass. He was born in a Hindu family and adopted Sikhi after meeting the 10th Sikh Guru through spirit. He was the living example of a human being, who was always imbued in the taste of meditation. Bhai Sahibs body left this earth around 10 years ago, he may have left but his aura, love and energy is still felt today.

"Without meditation on your name my life does not even exist" 
Guru Ramdas Ji

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 343- JEALOUSY

JEALOUSY

"I have given up jealousy, ever since I associated with the company of saints."

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

Jealousy can eat away at you. It is difficult not to feel jealous about another's fortune. If you feel jealousy creeping into your mind, then try to think of someone good, peaceful and content and think of how they would deal with this feeling. Be happy for the fortunes of others as your time of good fortune will eventually come. 

Jealousy has conquered many in this dark age, if not most, as we always want to be better off than the next person. We desire bigger and better houses, better cars, a more luxurious life style, our kids to do better than the next persons and most of all we want our functions to always stand out more than the next persons. 

All this jealousy and WANTING only piles on the pressure and stress, which is a killer. We will never be happy and content and there will always be someone better off than us. 

There is only one cure! It will never diminish and it will always be above everything else. The same one cure is repeated and mentioned in all the previous posts.

We are blessed to be Sikhs, we need to accept the blessed Amrit (holy nectar), keep rehit (code of conduct), remain in Sangat (like minded spiritual people) and most of all find peace love and contentment through Naam meditation, given to us at the Amrit Sanchaar ceremony. 

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Laahi paradhaa t(h)aakur jo bhaettiou tho bisaree thaath paraaee."
I threw off the veil of illusion, when I met my Lord and Master; then, I forgot my jealousy of others. 
This is a wonder which cannot be described. They alone know it, who have tasted it.
Says Nanak, the Truth has been revealed to me. The Guru has given me the treasure; I have taken it and enshrined it within my heart. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 342- HUMILITY

HUMILITY

"The fruit of humility is intuitive peace and pleasure."

The humble character will never feel frustration. It is important to set goals in life, but these needn't be materialistic ones. Try humility for a while and see how your inner-self glows and feels free from self made pressures.

To be humble is ecstatic! It's when our state of mind is lowered, our divine wisdom excelled and our spirits uplifted.

We feel humble, when we have surrendered our all to God and feel nothing else matters anymore. Through humility, we can not be phased by anything, as all is God and we live in their will for always being sweet. We should feel like the dust of all (God) yet amazingly powerful through it. The humble being always remain righteous.

Constant humility in ones life is a very blessed state of mind, as it is only developed when our ego is killed through meditation.

The one who remains humble is loved  by all, as they care for others more than themselves. This is witnessed by the world through their actions and speech. 

Guru Nanak Dev Jj Says, "Saram surath dhue sasur bheae.
Modesty, humility and intuitive understanding are my mother-in-law and father-in-law.
I have made good deeds my spouse. 
Union with the Holy is my wedding date, and separation from this materialistic, dark world is my marriage.
Says Nanak, 'Truth' is the child born of this Union. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 341- HUMANITY

HUMANITY

"Recognise the whole human race as one."

Guru Gobind Singh Ji 1666-1708

Living in a big world, we constantly meet people from different backgrounds. With these different paths continually crossing yours, it is important to remember that we are all human beings. 

As humans we have a tendency of judging others. We judge in many ways, we judge by colour, cast, creed, gender, religion, appearance and many others ways. It's important we look at all as equal and the creation of Vaheguroo (God) or we will really suffer in this life and the next. When we judge others, we always tend to upset many people, as most judgment is usually wrong and judged by our ego. Even if the judgement is right, it's important we let people be and experience. There will come a time, when they will realise, there is no worth or value in what wrong they do. 

Guru Sahib Ji, has given us a beautiful teaching of, "Dekh ke andith kardhayna" (to ignore what we have seen). In this horrific world and life time, we will see many things. We will not be able to physically deal with them all. Sometimes, we may just have to do a prayer and walk away. We have a bad habit of exposing people. This is not the quality of a Sikh. If he/she sees something wrong, they will lovingly go and tell them personally and support them to adjust. Why? Because God is in all and we have been given the spiritual wisdom to see the one God in all through his Name Vaheguroo! 

Guru sahib ji tells us, if we would like to liberate this mind and soul, we have to see God in all their creation, including animals, nature and anything that is designed by their creation. 

This love only comes through Naam meditation. They become one with their mind and soul to find inner peace. 

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Eihu sareer sabh dhharam hai jis a(n)dhar sachae kee vich joth."

This body is the home of Dharma; the Divine Light of the True Lord is within it.

Hidden within it are the jewels of mystery; how rare is that Gurmukh, that selfless servant, who digs them out.

"Sabh aatham raam pashhaaniaa thaa(n) eik raviaa eiko outh poth."

When someone realizes the All-pervading Soul (God), then he sees the One and Only Lord permeating in everyone, through and through.

He sees the One, he believes in the One, and with his ears, he listens only to the One.

O servant Nanak, praise the Naam, the Name of the Lord; this is your service to the Lord, the Truest of the True. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 340- HARVEST

HARVEST

"As you plant, so shall you harvest."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

The seeds of positive thought and action will be enjoyed when they flourish. Begin to do good and positive things for yourself and others now! It will bring you more happiness and foster good character for the future. 

If we sew bad seeds, we create bad karma and we have to pay for it in this life or the here after. So it's easier to do good and reap goodness. 

It's important we sew seeds of virtue in this life. Virtuous deeds will help our soul become closer to God and accomplish our coming on this earth, Which is to liberate our soul by becoming one with it. 

Doing good for others will always be rewarded. It's easy to do good for our families but very difficult to put others before our loved ones.

This is exactly what the Sikh Gurus did for us and all of mankind. 

Our final thoughts also play a large part in our souls journey. This is the reason Guru ji wants us to remember Vaheguroo (God) with our each and every breath. 

Bhagat Tralochan Ji Says, "A(n)th kaal jo lashhamee simarai aisee chi(n)thaa mehi jae marai."
At the very last moment, one who thinks of wealth, and dies in such thoughts, shall be reincarnated over and over again, in the form of serpents. 
O sister, do not forget the Name of the Lord of the Universe (Vaheguroo). 
At the very last moment, he who thinks of women, and dies in such thoughts, shall be reincarnated over and over again as a prostitute.
At the very last moment, one who thinks of his children, and dies in such thoughts, shall be reincarnated over and over again as a pig.
At the very last moment, one who thinks of mansions, and dies in such thoughts, shall be reincarnated over and over again as a goblin. 
At the very last moment, one who thinks of the Lord and dies in such thoughts, says Trilochan, that man shall be liberated; the Lord shall abide in his heart. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 339- HARSH WORDS

HARSH WORDS

"Harsh words bring only grief."

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1469-1539

In our anger, we can say many bitter words. In that moment of frustration this aggressive behaviour brings you relief, but in the long run the guilt and realisation of your harsh words will only bring you sorrow. It is best to think before you speak. It is best not to speak if it only brings negativity to the conversation. 

When the love of the lord's name becomes one with our breath, it becomes difficult to speak harsh words. Only praises of the Lord Vaheguroo are uttered from such a mouth. If the name of Vaheguroo disappears for even a second, our mind opens up to the evils of this dark age, which then can cause us to make silly mistakes through harsh words. 

Be aware of this drunken mind! It tends to always lead us astray, if not controlled by the positive energy of Naam meditation and Guru Ji's teachings. Only the Guru's teachings, can move the immovable mind and beautify it! 

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "Man mai math maigal mikadhaaraa. Gur a(n)kas maar jeevaalanehaaraa."
The mind is like an elephant, drunk with wine.
The Guru is the rod which controls it, and shows it the way. 
The mind is uncontrollable; how rare are those who subdue it.
Those who move the immovable become pure.
The Gurmukhs embellish and beautify this mind.
They eradicate egotism and corruption from within. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 338- GREED

GREED

"When there is greed, what love can there be? When there is greed, love is false. How long can one remain in a thatched hut which leaks when it rains?"

Sheikh Farid Ji 1173-1265

Replace greed with love. Do not allow your mind to be filled with greed. It can be difficult to feel content, but sincere effort will allow you to overcome greed. Take steps to overcome the feeling of greed by nurturing love and contentment in your heart. It becomes very difficult to love when we are controlled by greed. 

In this life we want more and more but all will stay here. Only naam, baani, our good and bad actions will be accounted for and help in our soul's journey. 

When we are greedy, it's all for our own selfish needs. We are totally controlled by our mind and ego. The mind is like a wild monkey, always on the loose and never content. We should not let the mind control us but instead we should be fully in control over our mind. This is only possible through meditation on Vaheguroo's name. If we control our wild mind, no vice in the world will be able to lead us a stray. 

We desire more and more. Where will this get us? None of it goes with us in the end. Greed is only going to bring out the worst in us. Desiring less and giving to others will foster love. Genuine love brings everyone together. According to Guru Ji, once we feel the true power of loving all, there's no substance to match it. 

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "So prabh preetham man vasai j sabhasai dhaee adhhaar. 
That Beloved God abides in her mind; He gives his love and Support to all."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 337- GOOD CONDUCT

GOOD CONDUCT

"If you seek the path of good conduct, forsake greed, and do not look upon another's property and women."

Bhagat Jaidev Ji 12th Century

Good conduct will never go out of fashion. Avoid materialism and envy and act in a way such that peace and contentment surround each and every act you perform. 

We are blessed to be Sikhs of the Guru. If we perform wrongful acts, it is like a gaal (swear) to the Guru, as they are performed in Guru Ji's roop. All women/men are our mothers/fathers, sisters/brothers, daughters/sons. 

When we act in righteousness and conduct ourselves in a kind, loving and positive manner, this energy is recognised by the world and Guru Ji is given the praise for it. The more we act in peace and love, the more Sikhi spreads in to the masses! 

When Naam meditation is recited within us, we will always conduct ourself in a peace, loving way. Soon as it leaves the lips, the mind runs wild, goes astray and negative thoughts begin to control our mind, which forces us to conduct ourselves in a negative way. 

All praise is Guru Ji's, none is ours, as the roop and gift of spiritual Sikhi is Guru Ji's 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Aachaar thoo veechaar aapae har naam sa(n)jam jap thapo. Sakhaa sain piaar preetham naam har kaa jap japo."
Reflect on your own self, and so practice good conduct; chant the Name of the Lord as your self-discipline and meditation.
The Name of the Lord is your Companion, Friend and Dear Beloved; chant it, and meditate on it. 

Vaheguroo!