Game of love 💙- LOVING GURU'S SIKHS!

LOVING GURU'S SIKHS!

"Jo sikh so(n) hith n karehi so narakae par jaahu."

Those who do not show love to other Sikhs will be punished at death.

Thankhaanama Bhai Nand Laal Jee.

We are all aware that Sikhs of the Guru are supposed to see Vaheguroo (God) in all. This is what makes us Sikhs. This is the purest form of a Sikh, when one's drishtee (inner eyes) begin to see God in which ever direction they look. This state of mind is only blessed through immense Naam meditation practise, Guru Kirpa (blessings) or previous Karma.

Going back to the Thankhaanama. So we have cleared up what a sikh should be and what they should become. We are all clear on that. The problem is, we fail to see God in our own brothers and sisters. This is what Bhai Sahib Ji is talking about in the Thankhaanama. If we can't show love to our brothers and sisters, we will be punished to death. We have to remember, everyone who has been blessed with Amrit (Sikh baptism), are the sons and daughters of the most blessed and purest being to have stepped foot on earth (Guru Gobind Singh Ji).

Do we differentiate between our biological siblings? So what gives us the right to differentiate against our Siblings in the roop (identity) of the Khalsa? Do we think we are better than them? Do we think our father is closer to us than them? Do we think we have an ownership on Sikhi? Do we think Guru Ji loves us more? Do we think we are his close family and the others are not? Do we think he created a certain faction of Gursikhs, gave them more teachings and then created the rest? Do we think he chose a certain group as his favourites and the others were his lesser favourites?

Our Guru was too pure to have this mind set. Guru Ji was God on earth. They were one with Vaheguroo. They looked at all a like. They saw gold and dust as equals. They looked at all, no matter which religion, as one.

If Guru Ji had this lowly state of mind, there would never be a Khalsa Raj (pure rule). Guru Ji's picture and vision of Gurmat is/was always of one without any flaws and one of that no one could point the finger at.

So before we think we have a hold on Sikhi and Guru Ji is closer to a certain group (jathebandhee) than the other, let's read the Thankhaanama above. Sikhi is earned and won through the eyes of love, humility, honesty, righteousness and compassion. Guru Ji loves and honours those, who love and live Gurbaanee (Guru's teachings). When we become 'that' Sikh, then the eyes of judgement are demolished and replaced by the eyes of truth and love.

Many youngsters are treading this path with great passion. Let's guide the immense energy they have to offer, in a positive way. In a way that our panth will gain from and not in a way that our panth (family) will be split or suffer from. It's time to be Guru Ji's wise, loving children and not Guru Ji's naive, troublesome and problematic children.

We are here to do one thing. Let's all live Gurbaanee and become it!

Guru Amardas Ji Says,  "The Guru unites His Sikhs, the Gurmukhs, with the Lord. The Guru keeps some of them with Himself, and engages others in His Service. Those who cherish their Beloved in their conscious minds, the Guru blesses them with His Love. "Gur sikhaa eiko piaar gur mithaa puthaa bhaaeeaa." The Guru loves all of His Gursikhs equally well, like friends, children and siblings. So chant the Name of the Guru, the True Guru, everyone! Chanting the Name of the Guru, Guru, you shall be rejuvenated."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- RESPECTING OUR PARENTS!

RESPECTING OUR PARENTS!

"Jo maathaa pithaa dhee aagiaa naama(n)nae so bhee thanakhaaheeaa."

One who does not show respect to the wishes of their parents will be punished.

Rehatnama Bhai Chaupaa Singh Jee.

It's very important that we respect our parents! Some parents are great and they do earn alot of respect from their children. On the other hand, there will be parents that are not as good and sometimes will be misleading and misguiding.

All the rehits (spiritual rules) are given to the faithful Sikh to obey. There is always a perfect motive behind the rehit being given to us.

A Practicing Sikh, is supposed to be a kind, loving, patient, caring, compassionate and a truthful human being. It doesn't matter how nasty our parents are, as this doesn't give us an excuse to disrespect them. We may not do as they say, if they ask us to do something which goes against our beliefs but this gives us an opportunity to guide, help and teach them. There is no need for a practicing Sikh or any patient individual to be nasty and extremely disrespectful to their parents. This goes against all spiritual disciplines and definitely against the spiritual teachings of Guru Sahib Ji.

We need to remember, most these parents raised us, nurtured us, educated us and most of all brought us in to this world with the blessings of Guru Ji.

So before we are nasty and disrespectful to maybe a parent that is not as caring, let's think about everything they have previously done for us. Let's think about our mind set! How can we improve it? How can we help them? How can we support them? How can we guide them? And most of all, how can we be patient and accept the negative within them? if there is any.

The above can only be achieved, if we are taking our spiritual guidance from Guru Ji and remembering Vaheguroo's name with every breath. This will purify our deluded mind and raise our spiritual awareness to become more loving, accepting, tolerating and patient human beings.

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Kaahae pooth jhagarath ho sa(n)g baap || jin kae janae baddeerae thum ho thin sio jhagarath paap."

O son, why do you argue with your father? It is a sin to argue with the one who fathered you and raised you.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- OCCUPATION

OCCUPATION

"Jih bidhh rehath n naas hoe soee ttehil kamaaei."

The Sikh should only hold that post which does not counteract on their Rehat.

Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh.

Which Rehit (code of conduct) is Bhai Sahib Ji talking about here? The answer is always, both! The physical, outwardly rehit is just as important as the internal, spiritual discipline. The simple answer is, any form of occupation in which stops the Sikh from keeping the panj kakaar (5Ks) or any of the other physical disciplines we keep, is a no no. Any job which takes us away from Vaheguroo's name is also not the best occupation to have.

This is a very tricky subject. It also depends on the individual, as to what they want to take away from Sikhi. Bhai Sahib Ji and Gurbaani have made it very clear, that any occupation which affects the Sikhs spiritual and physical rehit, should not be taken.

So what do we as individuals want out of life? Do we want to be liberated? Do we want to have Darshan (vision of Guru Ji)? Do we want to become one with Vaheguroo? If the answer is yes to all these questions, then we all most certainly know how to attain it. It's only through sincere devotion of Guru Ji's name. 

Are we willing to listen to our Guru or only listen to certain parts?

One could argue, we need professional Sikhs in every field to help the panth grow spiritually, morally, socially and politically.

Is there a right or wrong answer? 

If we are living our jivan (life) according to Gurbaani, then their is only one right answer. And that is, when the Name of Vaheguroo leaves our heart, breath and mind, we suffer. At that point we are as good as dead. At that point we are thinking evil and negative thoughts. At that point, we are separated from our beloved Vaheguroo. At that point Guru Sahib Ji says, "we were better off dying in our mothers womb."

If we take up the true occupation of Guru Ji's name, then no worldly affair will be able to affect our mind set. Guru Ji will always give us everything we need to get through life. Most of all, our mind, body and soul will be at peace and content.

The reality is, we lack faith in Guru Ji and think we are in control. When our faith is pure and powerful in Guru Ji, then Guru Ji will turn the face of the earth for us to succeed, just as he did for Bhagat Naamdeyv Ji.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Rae man ttehal har sukh saar || avar ttehalaajhoot(h)eeaa nith karai jam sir maar."

O mind, true peace comes from serving the Lord. Other services are false, and as punishment for them, the Messenger of Death bashes in one's head.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- HATS, CAPS OR TURBANS!

HATS, CAPS OR TURBANS!

"Hoe sikh sir ttopee dhharai, saath janam kushattee hue marai."

He who as a Sikh places a hat on their head; will be reborn seven times as a leper. Thankhaanama Bhai Nand Laal Jee.

As Sikhs, we have gotten ourselves in the habit of wearing hats and caps. If a Sikh adorns him/herself with a turban, they should never wear a cap or hat in its place!

The turban is our crown. We wear it with pride! Guru Sahib Ji sacrificed all his family, so that we could stand out in thousands with our uchay dumallay (tall turbans). Never in a million years, should we replace it with a hat or cap.

Many Sikhs that trim their beards and a few that tie up their beards, tend to get themselves in the rut of wearing hats and caps through sheer laziness, of not being really bothered to tie their turban when leaving the house. Ik hath jorr ke benti (we beg with our hands folded), the turban looks much better and smarter than a cap or hat. Many respect you for wearing the turban. Let's not forget our roots! Please accept this humble request and always wear your turban with pride.

Many westerners will never replace their hats for turbans so why should we replace our turbans for hats? Who are we trying to impress? We actually look silly, when wearing hats over our unshorn kesh (hair).

Many Gursikhs have been martyred and given their lives to protect the honour of this dastaar, par (but) we replace it for a silly looking baseball cap.

If we truly understood the meaning of this beautiful peace of cloth, placed on our Guru's Royal Sikhs heads, we would never ever replace it for a hat or a cap!!

If we served our Guru through meditation on Vaheguroo's name, reading Baani, sitting in the congregation of the blessed and most of all being blessed with the immortality of Amrit, we would never take off this beautiful dastaar (turban).

Let's see what Guru Sahib ji thinks about those that don't listen, follow and avoid the teachings of Guru Sahib Ji. Especially those born in Sikh families!

"Jo bin sathigur saevae khaa(n)dhae painadhaesae mueae mar ja(n)mae korrhae || oue haajar mit(h)aa boladhae baahar vis kadtehimukh gholae."

Those who eat and dress without serving the True Guru die; after death, those wretched lepers are consigned to reincarnation. In His Sublime Presence, they talk sweetly, but behind His back, they exude poison from their mouths.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜- ENSHRINING VAHEGUROO WITHIN MY HEART!

ENSHRINING VAHEGUROO WITHIN MY HEART!

"Vaheguroo nith bachan ouchaarae Vaheguroo ko hiradhai dhhaarai."

He repeats the True Name of 'Vaheguroo' daily and talks about the love of Vaheguroo. He enshrines Vaheguroo in his heart. Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh Ji.

This protocol by Bhai Desa Singh states clearly, that one has to constantly meditate on Gods name. A Sikh has to always speak about God and join people to God. Vaheguroo's name should not leave a Sikh's heart.

We have linked all our posts on the importance of Naam meditation. Doesn't matter which subject we are talking about. The nichore (end result) always comes back to meditating on Vaheguroo's Name. We have tried our utmost to show the importance of Naam Meditation through these posts. Naam meditation is not only held in the highest regard in Gurbaani but it is also held in the highest regard in the Sikh Code of Conduct.

If we read these posts, we all know why meditation is so important in Sikhi. If we are not familiar, we will try giving a quick overview on it.

The soul is separated from God. The only way it can become one with God and merge back with Vaheguroo is through the remembrance and love of God’s name. We have been reincarnated through many life forms through our good and bad deeds, until we are gifted the human life to purify this mind through Vaheguroo Ji's meditation.

How it works: The mind is full of many life forms of dirt filled thoughts. These thoughts control our mind and become actions. Actions always have a consequence, whether good or bad.

We meditate to reduce our negative thoughts to more positive thoughts, which become positive actions. When the mind is fully purified through the love of Vaheguroo's name, it reaches the stage of nirvana (Sehj). This is the fourth and final stage where the mind becomes totally balanced/tranquilled and one is in full control over it. One gains many occult powers (super natural powers) but chooses not to use them, as they become extremely humble. These are Gods gifts. Vaheguroo can take them back whenever they feel they are being misused by a humble God loving soul. This is the power of meditation in a nutshell!

Naam is the most important substance in any humans life. If we are vanjay (without) of Naam, then we have not realised it's importance and what part it should play in our lives and how it should improve our lives from every mental and physical illness.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Naam nidhhaan sathiguroo sunaaeiaa mitt geae sagalae rogaa jeeo."

The True Guru has inspired me to hear the Treasure of the Naam; all my illnesses have been dispelled.

Vaheguroo!

Game of Love 💙- LISTEN SIKH OF THE GURU!

LISTEN SIKH OF THE GURU!

"Gursikh rehith sunahu hae meeth parabhaathae out(h) kar hith cheeth."

Listen Sikh of the Guru, to the code of discipline. Awake at the Ambrosial hours and focus your attention on the Lord. Rehatnama Bhai Nand Laal Jee

What's the point of getting up early and focussing your attention on God?

Firstly, when one gets up early, they are sacrificing their sleep which counts as a great action and plays a very positive part towards our good and bad actions.

Secondly, AmritVela (the time when Amrit is poured in to our beings) is the time when most are sleeping. Only those rise, who want to experience the love of Vaheguroo, meet Vaheguroo and develop their minds spiritually. They want to experience the various spiritual jewels and diamonds this pure mind and soul has to offer.

Thirdly, when one sits in choankrraa (cross legged) for a couple of hours and focuses all their attention on Vaheguroo, they find it very easy to remember Vaheguroo throughout the day. It's like charging a battery. The Name of God charges the battery of the mind. One begins to hear the Name throughout the day. The Jaap (meditation) becomes ajappa (repetitive).

Fourthly, meditation is the best sleep anyone can have. They say 10 minutes of fully focused (without any thought) meditation is like resting ones mind and body for 8 hours. Ones mind is never at rest. Even when sleeping the mind doesn't rest. This is the reason we can sleep 12 hours and still wake up feeling tired.

Finally, when one experiences the above, after awaking up early, they will find it difficult to stop and let go. It's difficult at first but it soon becomes a habit one struggles to live without!

Why get up so early? Why not get up later?

Many Gursikhs say, the more sleep you sacrifice and the earlier you get up, the more Phal (fruit). Some use the analogy of Gold, silver and bronze. So, getting up at 2am is the golden time, 4am is the silver time and 6am is the bronze time. After that, one may as well stay asleep!

It makes sense! The more sacrifice we make for Guru Ji and the more time we take out for Guru Ji's Naam and baani, the more Guru Ji blesses us. The more time we spend in Sangat (congregation) and Guru Ji's Charan (feet), the more Guru Ji holds us tighter towards his chest.

So, spend as much time as you can in Kirtan (musical praises of God) programmes meditating and clocking up the hours of this amazingly, wonderful Guru's blessing! That's only if you want to make something special of this beautifully, blessed spiritual life journey!

Bhagat Sheikh Fareed Ji Says, "Fareedhaa pishhal raath n jaagiouhi jeevadharro mueiouhi, jae thai rab visaariaa th rab n visariouhi."

Fareed, if you do not awaken in the early hours before dawn, you are dead while yet alive. Although you have forgotten God, God has not forgotten you.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- JEWELLERY & MAKE-UP

JEWELLERY & MAKE-UP

"Suramaadhik shi(n)gaar nehi(n) nehi(n) par tharunee sa(n)gi."

Do not wear make-up or jewellery. Do not commit adultery. Rehatnama Bhai Daya Singh Jee.

In the Sikh Code of Conduct, Sikhs are asked not to wear jewellery or makeup. What's the reason for this? Why would a beautiful soul want to wear make-up or jewellery? Does jewellery make us more beautiful? Does make-up make us look more attractive? The answer is no!

Just because we wear something expensive around our neck or on our fingers, does not mean people will be attracted to us. Who are we trying to please? Nobody cares!

People think they look prettier and better looking with make-up on. This is not true. A Guru's Sikh or any normal individual, always looks better in their natural form.

We spend most our life pleasing others but the one we should have originally pleased we totally disregarded.

When one wears the make-up of compassion and the jewellery of love, who is going to define this person as not being attractive or beautiful. You could meet a person, adorned in priceless amounts of jewellery and the most expensive make-up, but then if you stood the most simplest Naam (meditation) imbued Sikh next to them, with their face lit in the lally (redness) of Guru Ji's name and their eyes and face shining with the virtues of love, compassion, contentment, peace, happiness forgiveness, truth, righteousness, kindness and patience; who will look the most captivating?

We just have to imagine this situation. When our mind is pure with Gods name and our energy and aura is being spread throughout our ecstatic beings, our most attractive smiles, which light the lives of many and those that come in to contact with them, our sweet speech, which cresses the listeners ears and our humble nature, which only people will fall instantly and lay in front of; realistically, which person with the wealthiest makeup and jewellery will even come close?

Let's wear these masks on the inside and let's come to see how the world loves you on the outside!

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Parehar kaparr jae pir milai khusee raavai pir sa(n)g || sadhaa seegaaree naao man kadhae n mail patha(n)g ||

Discarding worldly adornments, she meets her Husband Lord, and she celebrates joyfully with Him. She is adorned forever with the Name in her mind, and she does not have even an iota of filth."

Vaheguroo Ji is in love with this type of soul and gives them his all!

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- LIMITED BREATH!

LIMITED BREATH!

"Ham aadhamee haa(n) eik dhamee muhalath muhath n jaanaa.

We are human beings of the briefest moment; we do not know the appointed time of our departure."

We live life by each breath. We have no clue whatsoever on the time of our departure, yet we continue not to remember God our beloved. We waste most our time in worldly affairs and our limited breaths decrease in vain. We have not accomplished what we were all sent here to do. We came to purify this mind and liberate the soul. We all came to change the face of the earth and most of us lost our ways, after witnessing and indulging in the luxuries this dark age of Kaljug brought to us. We could not control our desires so we decided to opt out, take the easy option and just do what everyone else is doing in this world. We were blind and we did not consider how many days this life would last. "A(n)dhhae jeevanaa veechaar dhaekh kaethae kae dhinaa."

Guru Ji goes on to say, we are deceitful and we don't remember the one loving name of Vaheguroo. The name in which would find us everlasting love, peace and happiness. When we get marched to deaths door, that's when we will realise who we really are and why we have come to earth in this human life form. We are extremely lazy and just continue living in our comfort zones. This is the time we will begin to regret and repent but at this point it becomes too late. "Naam khasam kaa chith n keeaa kapattee kapatt.

Jam dhuaar jaa pakarr chalaaeiaa thaa chaladhaa pashhuthaanaa."

As long as we are in this world, we should remember and speak always about Vaheguroo's name. By remembering, we are loving and thanking Vaheguroo for all we have and everything he has given us. Guru Nanak Dev Ji says, "I have searched and searched but I have found no way to live here forever." Death keeps following us. We can not escape it. There's no way out! There is only one way left and that is to remain dead, while yet alive. To live in this world by conquering our ego and finding true bliss within. Finding ones inner self is the place we should all be heading towards. It's the only place we will all remain in total peace, poise, bliss and happiness. "Jab lag dhuneeaa reheeai naanak kishh suneeai kishh keheeai.

Bhaal rehae ham rehan n paaeiaa jeevathiaa mar reheeai."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- PAYING DEARLY WITH YOUR SOUL!

PAYING DEARLY WITH YOUR SOUL!

"Chith simaran karo nain avilokano sravan baanee sujas poor raakho."

In my consciousness, I remember You in meditation; with my eyes, I behold You; I fill my ears with the Word of Your Bani, and Your Sublime Praise.

Bhagat Ravidas Ji was a God loving person! In this shabad, Bhagat ji explains his technique of beholding Vaheguroo's love within his heart. The above is what worked best for Bhagat Ji and he then went on to become one with Akaal Purakh Vaheguroo Ji (God).

Bhagat Ji goes on to say, his mind is like a bumble bee, it never settles. There is only one substance, which can make it settle and that is the repetition of God's name. All our minds are similar to the buzzing bumble bee. We need to control the mind through Vaheguroo's name. "Man su madhhukar karo charan hiradhae dhharo rasan a(n)mrith raam naam bhaakho."

Bhagat Ji goes on to say, his love for God will never decrease. He has gone on to pay for it dearly with his soul. Bhagat Ji knew, the only way the soul was going to be saved was through the loving and priceless mantra of Naam. "Maeree preeth gobi(n)dh sio jin ghattai. mai tho mol mehagee lee jeea sattai."

Bhagat Ji goes on to explain, how ones love for Vaheguroo can only be attained through finding like minded people (Sangat). We become our Sangat. If we meet spiritual people and rejoice in their company, that's who we'll become. If we meet others, we will become just like them. Vaheguroo can only be attained through love. Love comes from the Sangat. Without love, there is no God. "Saadsa(n)gath binaa bhaao nehee oopajai bhaav bin bhagath nehee hoe thaeree."

The Sikh/Saint of the Guru leaves his all to Vaheguroo (God). They have nothing apart from God. God is the only one they rely on. They continuously ask God to see them through their quest of liberating the soul and loving Vaheguroo Ji. They know nothing can be achieved without Vaheguroo's blessing, so they ask their beloved to preserve their honour.  "Kehai ravidhaas eik baenathee har sio paij raakhahu raajaa raam maeree."

If we would like the love of God to be our protective string, we have to take small steps towards the Guru and let the Guru bless us and rejoice in our love.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜- EVERYONE IS MY FRIEND!

EVERYONE IS MY FRIEND! 

"bisar gee sabh thaath paraaee.

I have totally forgotten my jealousy of others"

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. We call ourselves Sikhs of the Guru but we struggle to live the basic teachings of spirituality. Most good humans try not to act according to jealousy. Do we as practicing Sikhs do the same? Guru Sahib Ji has made it clear in the line above, that we have to live in this way. Simple spiritual rules! Our Sikhi today, has become more of an outwardly show, rather than a spiritual breath of fresh air transforming the world.

Guru Sahib Ji explains, he only became like this, when he found like minded people. When he found the saadhsangat! We become our company so please find the company, who will stick with you and support you throughout your life. "Jab thae saadhhasa(n)gath mohi paaee."

This line is my favourite line. Guru Sahib Ji says, "No one is my enemy and no one is a stranger. Everyone is my friend! I get along with everyone." This is Sikhi through and through. As practicing people, this is what we should be. If we look at others as different or through the eyes of hate, we can not be the Sikhs of Guru Ji. Let's question ourselves!! Do we know people who we don't get on with and do we look at them as different? Because if we do, Guru Ji won't be happy. Sikhi is a path for the pure and beautiful minded. We have to become that Jewel Guru Sahib Ji is talking about. "Naa ko bairee nehee bigaanaa sagal sa(n)g ham ko ban aaee."

Whatever God does, we have to accept as sweet. If we don't, we will suffer, as the mind is very negative and it loves to hold on to negativity. We can not change, that what God has done so it's important, even if we are not be happy to smile, be positive, accept and carry on. This is the sign of a developed mind. "Jo prabh keeno so bhal maaniou eaeh sumath saadhhoo thae paaee."

A Sikh of the Guru sees Vaheguroo in all, they have no favourites. A Sikh of the Guru looks at all as equals, friends, enemy's, colleagues, acquaintances, relatives, family members, jathebendeaa (religious groups)  and he only sees God's light pervade in all. "Sabh mehi rav rehiaa prabh eaekai paekh paekh naanak bigasaaee."

If we want the khushyaa (happiness) of Vaheguroo, we have to learn to live by these simple teachings. Otherwise there's no point attempting and trying to live a spiritual life, as one would struggle to find any peace and contentment.

We see Vaheguroo everyday and in everything. We just fail to recognise him!

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💙- LOOKING DOWN ON OTHERS!

LOOKING DOWN ON OTHERS!

We have heard many people say, ‘Amritdhaaree Gursikhs (baptised Sikhs) look down on non baptised Sikhs.’

If any Gursikh behaves in this way and looks down on even an animal, let alone any human, Guru Sahib ji will not be happy with them. Their mind will not find any peace and they will have to reap what they have sewn.

Guru's Sikhs, after baptism, should become very special, spiritual and virtuous people. We should all be a shining example to those who struggle to practise spirituality and we should become loving, compassionate and content human beings.

A few very vital teachings for Sikhs are very simply: Love, tolerance, patience, honesty, kindness, compassion, forgiveness and righteousness.

If we are making others feel this way, we are doing something seriously wrong. A Sikh should be going out of their way to help, guide, support, love and make others feel better about themselves. They should be a ray of light in this dark age of Kaljug. Others should look up to them for support, love and guidance but this is only because they have earned this love and respect through their honest, compassionate character and their loving, positive, ecstatic aura and energy.

A Sikh is full of humility. They see the good in all and disregard others demerits. They become the dust of all beings feet. This is the purity of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Sikhs. We need to work towards having a character and the attributes of the purest soul to have blessed this earth (Guru Gobind Singh Ji).

Some Sikhs look down on other Sikhs by thinking they are closer to Guru Ji, as they belong to a certain organisation (jathebandheeaa). Anyone who thinks in this way, has definitely not understood the pure and spiritual teachings of Guru Ji. This is a form of ego not humility. Ego is what we are here to kill and control! Guru Ji looks at all his sons and daughters as one. To earn the respect and love from Guru Ji, one has to live by Guru Ji's spiritual teachings and purify their mind through Naam and Baani. It's a personal journey and it's most definitely not about which organisation we belong to.

The beauty about a Sikh is, they are very humble but if someone pushes them too far, they are righteous enough to deal with anyone under any circumstance!

The world also needs to understand, we are normal, average human beings, just like everyone else, hoping to become beautiful, spiritual, loving beings through the perfect and pure teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. We are not perfect, we will make mistakes just like everyone else but as-long as we learn from them and rectify them, in order that we don't make the same mistakes over and over again. 

If you feel Guru's Sikhs put you off taking steps towards Sikhi, for whatever reason, then take the teachings directly from Guru Ji and you will come to realise how pure, perfect and powerful this path really is! Don't let this be an excuse or an obstacle for your mind to fail you in life's most perfect journey.

Never speak from a place of hate, jealousy, anger or insecurity. Evaluate your words before you let them leave your lips. Sometimes it's better to be quiet!

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Hohu sabhanaa kee raenukaa tho aao hamaarai paas.

Become humble and the dust of the feet of all, and then, you may come to me to be accepted."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- KNOW THEM AS THE HIGHEST OF ALL!

KNOW THEM AS THE HIGHEST OF ALL!

"Sa(n)th sehaaee jeea kae bhavajal thaaranehaar ||

The Saints are the helpers, the support of the soul; they carry us across the terrifying world-ocean."

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. Guru Ji tells us in the pangtee (line) above, that the saints will carry us across this terrible world ocean. The question is, where do we find these rare saintly jewels from? Many will say, they are saints but in reality, who is truly a saint? The only true saint that we can speak about is Guru Granth Sahib Ji. We know they are pure and without vice. They are the purest we will ever find so its best taking all our advice from them. They will only adjoin us to Naam and Gurbaani meditation to purify this deluded mind. If we do meet a spiritual being, they will most likely do the same and join us to Naam and Baani too.

Guru Ji then goes on to say, "Sabh thae oochae jaaneeahi naanak naam piaar." Know them as the highest of all, who are in love with Naam meditation.

Why are they known to be the highest of all? Simply because, in this dark age of Kaljug, only the Naam can clear this thought filled mind, still it, balance it, find peace, love and happiness and go on to liberate the soul.

Guru Sahib Ji goes on to say, Only those cross over, who get to know God. They are the true, brave, heroic warriors. The others suffer in reincarnation and the cycle of birth and death. How do you get to know God? By loving and remembering his name, one falls in love with God and crosses over this world ocean. "Jin jaaniaa saeee tharae sae soorae sae beer."

In the last line Guru Arjun Dev Ji shows his humility love, and compassion by saying, "Nanak is a sacrifice to those who meditate on the Lord, and cross over to the other shore." This is all Guru Ji yearns for. To see his creation become one with their own souls and liberate them through the everlasting love of Vaheguroo's name. "Naanak thin balihaaranai har jap outharae theer."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- THOSE WHO DO NOT EMBRACE LOVE FOR GOD!

THOSE WHO DO NOT EMBRACE LOVE FOR GOD!

"Thiss bin gharree n jeeveeai bhaaee sarab kalaa bharapoor ||
Without Him, I cannot live, even for an instant, O Siblings of Destiny; He is totally filled with all powers."

Those who are in love with the true Guru, cannot live without Vaheguroo for even a second. They know perfectly well and exactly how much he means too them. They know, if his name disappears for even a second, they suffer at that moment. Their mind will be plundered with evil thoughts. They will become negative and the positivity of the Naam is not shone through their being.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji tells us his state. He says, "With every breath and morsel of food, I will not forget Him, O Siblings of Destiny; I behold Him ever-present." This is the state of those who are forever at peace, who are forever happy, who are forever content and loving. They will not even miss a breath of remembering Vaheguroo Ji. They will not do a deed in which Vaheguroo's name is departed from within. They will meditate whilst living in society and keep the Name embraced within. "Saas giraas n visarai bhaaee paekho sadhaa hajoor."

Guru Sahib Ji then goes on to say, "In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, I meet Him, O Siblings of Destiny; He is totally pervading and permeating everywhere." Those that truly yearn for Vaheguroo, are always fully assured that he will always be found in the holy congregation. This is where the true ecstasy, peace and bliss is. The holy ones make time to leave their worldly affairs and look for Vaheguroo in the Saadhsangat. This is where their minds adjoin easily to the Name of Vaheguroo. This is where blessed and spiritual souls gain everlasting love for Vaheguroo and meet the holy saints, who sit together and remember him. "Saadhhoo sa(n)g milaaeiaa bhaaee sarab rehiaa bharapoor."

Finally, Guru Arjun Dev Ji goes on to say, "Those who do not embrace love for the Lord, O Siblings of Destiny, always die crying out in pain." Why do they die crying out in pain? They think they have lived a happy successful life but in reality they have not done the deeds in which will purify this mind and soul. They have been led a stray by materialism and in the end their soul will go on to suffer the consequences. They will have to be blessed with this human life form again, after only God knows how many life forms, to purify the mind and liberate the soul. "Jinaa preeth n lageeaa bhaaee sae nith nith maradhae jhoor."

We can enjoy life and do what all others do but always remember we have to come back in to this human life form to liberate our soul. So please take advantage of this life form, whilst you have been blessed with the realisation to do so!

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- THE TONGUE SHOULD BE CUT IN TO SMALL PIECES!

THE TONGUE SHOULD BE CUT IN TO SMALL PIECES!

"Harihaa(n) soee jatha(n)n bathaae sakhee prio paaeeai.
O Lord! Tell me how I can find my Beloved, O my companion."

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. Guru Ji talks about, how important it is for our senses to withhold Vaheguroo within them.

Guru Ji firstly starts to talk about the eyes that do not see the holy people, they will always remain miserable. Why will they remain miserable? They are too busy looking at and watching the pleasures of the world. These pleasures are temporary and once they are out of sight, the mind becomes sad again. When these eyes see spiritual people, in bliss within themselves, they begin to feel content and at peace also.

Secondly, Guru Ji speaks about those ears that do not hear the current and sound of the shabad. They may just as well be plugged. We spend most our time listening to negativity and become negative. We do not realise when our mind listens to the shabad. Our mind becomes ecstatic in love and powerful through positive energy through Guru Ji's Pavitar (pure) shabad (mantra).

Then Guru Ji goes on to say, "The tongue which does not chant the Name of Vaheguroo, should be cut in to small pieces." These are harsh words by Guru Ji but we need to understand why they have been uttered. Would Guru Ji say this for the sake of it? Guru Ji has only said this, because he believes firmly in what he has said. Guru Ji has said this, because without the Name purifying our thoughts with every repetition, the mind becomes a wild monkey and roams around uncontrollably. "Rasanaa japai n naam thil thil kar katteeai."

Guru Ji finishes off by saying, "when one forgets Vaheguroo, they grow weaker day by day. They only grow weaker, because they are not surrounded by the positivity and purification of this beautiful Name of Vaheguroo! "Harihaa(n) jab bisarai gobidh raae dhino dhin ghatteeai"

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜- HOW CAN WE SURVIVE WITHOUT GOD?

HOW CAN WE SURVIVE WITHOUT GOD?

"Jo mashslee bin paaneeai kyo jeevan paavai
How can the fish live without water?"

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. Guru Sahib Ji uses many analogies in this Shabad to make their point, on how a Gursikh can not live without Vaheguroo.

Guru Sahib Ji Says, how can the thirst of a rain-bird be satisfied without the raindrops. A rain-bird would never be happy without the raindrops. It would suffer and struggle to survive.

Then Guru Ji goes on to say, the deer gets entranced by the hunters bell and runs straight towards him. This appeals to the deer. They love this sound. The deer wants to move closer towards it, as the sound fulfils its quest.

Next, Guru Ji goes on to say, the bumble bee is greedy for the flower's fragrance; finding it, he traps himself in it. Bumble bees adore the fragrance of flowers. Their desire is satisfied when it moves closer to the fragrance of the flower.

Guru Ji finishes off by saying, Just as the humble Sikhs of the Guru, beholding the blessed vision of their Guru's Name and vision, they are truly satisfied and satiated.

Just as the fish can not live without water, a True Sikh of the Guru cannot live without their Guru. If we want to become closer to our Guru, we have to follow their beautiful teachings. Those that don't follow the teachings of the Guru and struggle to follow this special path, have not really tasted the ecstatic taste of pure love!

"Thio sa(n)th janaa har preeth hai dhaekh dharas aghaavai."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💙- SPIRITUAL GATES

SPIRITUAL GATES

The Khands refer to physical places we can reach in our spiritual journey.

Guru Ji describes that at each stage (Khand) there are certain characteristics which are more evident.

Dharam Khand is described very much like earth. There is night and day, there is seasons, there are different species. The people that reach this spiritual gate are those who have great actions. People are judged by their actions and those who have meditated are recognisable and stand out.

Gyaan Khand is more about knowledge and spiritual wisdom. Guru sahib ji says that there is a lot of anand (bliss) there. We should add, that it is often impossible to put certain situations or scenes into words so sometimes Gurbani may seem to brush a subject but ultimately the full experience needs to be felt for it to be fully understood.

Guru sahib Ji then goes onto describe Saram and Karam Khand and makes a specific mention of the types of people who have achieved these spiritual levels, 'Tithai jodh mahabal soor' (the warriors of great power and spiritual heroes). Japji Sahib.

Finally Guru sahib Ji talks about Sach Khand and says, that this is where the formless Vaheguroo is experienced. Sach Khand itself contains many galaxies and planets and Vaheguroo watches over all of these. Guru sahib says to describe it is like trying to eat iron with these teeth. So it must be experienced as per what We said before.

A Gursikh will follow Guru sahib Ji's command. Do Naam simran (meditate), read bani (Guru's teachings), refrain from the four Cardinal sins and try to live a righteous life.

They should engage in seva (selfless service), bringing betterment to society and try to stay close to the saadhsangat (holy/spiritual company). This is the path of a Gursikh which can lead them to the Guru and therefore, lead them to Vaheguroo.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Eith than laagai baaneeaa.

This body is softened with the Word of the Guru's Bani;

All the world continues coming and going in reincarnation.

Vich dhuneeaa saev kamaaeeai. In the midst of this world, do seva.

Thaa dharageh baisan paaeeai.

and you shall be given a place of honor in the Court of the Lord.

Says Nanak, swing your arms in joy!"

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- LIVING AS A WILD HUNTER!

LIVING AS A WILD HUNTER!

"Naanak neech kehai beechaar.
Nanak describes the state of the lowly."

In this Shabad, Guru Ji describes how we are lowly people. He describes our wretched states of minds.

He calls us greedy in this Shabad. Guru Ji explains how we do everything through falsehood and always attempt on deceiving the world to make life easier for ourselves.

Guru Ji says, they live as wild hunters, hunting to succeed through falsehood. They have done no good deeds or ever helped anyone and now they have become horribly deformed and disfigured.

Guru Ji goes on to say, they slander day and night. They spy on the houses of others, as they have no control over their sexual desire or desire in general and they are filled with unresolved anger. Guru Ji keeps on calling these people wild hunters throughout the shabad.

Guru Ji begins to talk about the hypocrisy in us and how we are always trying to get one over others. He calls us thieves in many forms, as most our actions are those of a cheat. We cleverly try to exploit others!

At this point Guru Ji begins to say, what face will you show when you go to the true court and your worldly account having to be judged?

Is this a picture of us Guru Sahib Ji has painted?

In the same shabad Guru Ji gives answers and goes on to say, "Thaeraa eaek naam thaarae sa(n)saar.
Your Name alone Lord, saves the world.
mai eaehaa aas eaeho aadhhaar.
This is my only hope; this is my only support."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- I'M EXHAUSTED

I'M EXHAUSTED

"Ab ham chalee t(h)aakur pehi haar ||
Now, I have come exhausted to my Lord and Master."

In this Shabad Guru Ramdas Ji says, he has become exhausted. He doesn't know what else to do. Guru Ji just wants to be accepted now by God. We all know Guru Ji is all powerful and one with God. Guru Ji has written this in their humility. This shabad is written to show us how humble we should be towards Vaheguroo.

Guru Sahib Ji goes on to say, he has come to your sanctuary Vaheguroo Ji, please save him or kill him. Our life is not worth living without Vaheguroo. The love and power of Vaheguroo is too strong and powerful to live without. "Jab ham saran prabhoo kee aaee raakh prabhoo bhaavai maar."

Again these are teachings for us. Guru sahib Ji goes on to say, he has burned in the worlds clever devices and praises. No matter how hard we try, we will never be able to satisfy the world. Most people in the world are out to please themselves or their families or others. "Lokan kee chathuraaee oupamaa thae baisa(n)thar jaar."

Guru Sahib Ji says, they have got to the stage where they are not bothered if people speak ill about them or praise them. They have surrendered their all to Vaheguroo, as this is the only substance in which will save us. "Koee bhalaa keho bhaavai buraa keho ham than dheeou hai dtaar."

Guru Sahib Ji is so amazing. He has made it clear to us in this line, that anyone who comes truly to the sanctuary of Guru Ji will be saved by Vaheguroo. Guru Ji will never let down their devotees. "Jo aavath saran t(h)aakur prabh thumaree this raakhahu kirapaa dhhaar."

Guru Sahib Ji is miraculously humble! He goes on to say, "The Guru Servant has entered your sanctuary dear lord, please save him by your merciful grace. "Jan naanak saran thumaaree har jeeo raakhahu laaj muraar."

Where will we ever find a Guru as pure and perfect as Guru Ramdas Ji? Yet we choose to be Guruless!

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- SACRIFICES OF TRUE DEVOTEES

SACRIFICES OF TRUE DEVOTEES

"Karavath bhalaa n karavatt thaeree.

I would rather be cut apart by a saw, than have You turn Your back on me."

This is a beautiful Shabad by Bhagat Kabeer Ji. Bhagat Ji utters this shabad in longing and yearning for Vaheguroo's Darshan (vision).

When one becomes very close to Vaheguroo and remembers them with every breath, they struggle to live in this world without him, hence utter the following words. "Karavath bhalaa n karavatt thaeree." They would rather suffer under the pain of a saw ripping them apart, rather than the name of God being departed from their breath.

One wants to be hugged and embraced by Vaheguroo very tightly. They don't want Vaheguroo Ji to leave them for even a second. The love is too powerful and the energy is of that which can not be described. And that's when Bhagat Ji Says, "laag galae sun binathee maeree."

Bhagat Ji keeps begging Vaheguroo Ji to turn their face towards him so he can rejoice in their sweet love. Bhagat Ji then goes on to question Vaheguroo saying, "Why have you turned your back on me, why have you hurt me like this?"

When one yearns for Vaheguroo's Darshan and they continue trying but are not reaping the rewards and not seeing what they wish for, one becomes very sad and begins to question their beloved, as they would question a very close friend.

But the love remains very strong, as the beautiful taste of the shabad won't let one turn their face away from Vaheguroo Ji. This is when Bhagat Ji Says, "jo than cheerehi a(n)g n moro ||

pi(n)dd parai tho preeth n thoro||

ham thum beech bhaeiou nehee koee||." No one can come between Vaheguroo and the devotee of God says Bhagat Ji. 

Bhagat Kabeer Ji goes on to say, "you are the husband and I am your soul bride. Listen O people of the world, I place no reliance on you. Vaheguroo Ji will come to meet me very soon. He never lets down his devotees."

Bhagat Kabeer Ji Says, "Ho vaaree mukh faer piaarae ||

I am a sacrifice to You - please, turn Your face to me, O Beloved Lord.

Jo than cheerehi a(n)g n moro ||

Even if You cut my body apart, I shall not pull my limbs away from You."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜- I WANT TO MEET YOU!

I WANT TO MEET YOU!

"Kehi ravidhaas aas lag jeevo chir bhaeiou dharasan dhaekhae.
Says Ravi Daas: placing my hopes in You, I live; it is so long since I have gazed upon the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan."

This is a beautiful shabad by Bhagat Kabeer Ji. A sikh lives to be blessed with the Darshan (vision) of Vaheguroo. If the Darshan are not to come in this life, then one becomes sad, pitiful, sorrowful and feels dejected and abandoned. One feels they have no need to live in this world, as the only reason they were given this human life form was to meet their beloved God. This is exactly what Bhagat Kabeer Ji said, "Hum sar dheen, dhaeaal na tum sar, ab patheeaar Kia keejai."

All Bhagat Kabeer Ji wanted to do was surrender his mind to the Naam (God’s Name). Bhagat Ji wanted nothing from this life apart from the blessed vision of God, as he knew this would bring him everlasting peace, love and happiness. He knew he would become virtuous like God and see the whole creation as his true family. So he said, "Bachnee thor mor man maanai, Jan Ko pooran dheejai."

Bhagat Ji sacrificed his whole life in the remembrance and ecstasy of Gods name. He loved remembering Vaheguroo with every breath. He would die if God's name was taken away from him. He used to get upset with Vaheguroo and say, "I remember you all the time but you are silent, you never answer back. Please show me just a glimpse of yourself and my thirst will be quenched." He uttered sorrowfully, "Ho bal bal jao Ramaeeyaa kaarnae. Kaaran kavan abole."

This line relates to all of us! Bhagat Ji says, "He has been separated for so many incarnations, this human life is lovingly dedicated to you God." And that's exactly what he did. He dedicated his whole life to Vaheguroo. Remembering him day and night, until Vaheguroo Ji came to meet him. "Bahut Janam bishray thae Madho, eh Janam thumaarey lakhay."

Bhagat Ji finishes off by saying, he places all hope and desire in God coming to meet him. He has full faith! If he carries on remembering Vaheguroo with the whole hearted dedication he has been remembering him with, Vaheguroo has no option but to come and meet his beloved devotee.

It's the so called small things we lack in our devotion towards God. Just one loving cry from the heart in the direction of Vaheguroo would open up our tenth gate for God to enter and bless us with the beloved vision.

Bhagat Ji's last line, "Kehi ravidhaas aas lag jeevo chir bhaeiou dharasan dhaekhae.
Says Ravi Daas: placing my hopes in You, I live; it is so long since I have gazed upon the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan."

Please come and meet me for the last time Vaheguroo Ji and keep me attached to your beautiful, lotus Charan (feet)! 

Vaheguroo!