Game of love 💜- THE TRUE KING!

THE TRUE KING!

One day, a passerby saw a homeless man on the roadside. He stopped for a moment to hand him some loose change and casually said "God bless you, my friend".

"I thank God," said the homeless man, "I am never unhappy."

"What do you mean?" the passerby asked.

"Well," he said, "when the sun is out, I thank God. When it rains, I thank God. When I am full, I thank God and when I am hungry, I thank God. And, since God's will is my will, and whatever pleases Him pleases me, why should I say I am unhappy when I am not?"

The man looked at him in astonishment and asked, "Who are you?"
"I am a King," said he.

"Where, then, is your Kingdom?" asked the man.

"In my heart." The homeless man replied.

Through contentment we find peace and happiness. Money and materialistic pleasures do not always make us happy. Many are left sad through them. When one has faith in Vaheguroo and realises he is in control, this is when one feels the true love, peace and happiness within.

Faith strengthens our character and we become untouchable through it. Guru Ji resolves all our affairs, when we put all our faith in to him.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Raajaa ra(n)k karai khin bheethar neecheh joth dhharee."
He turns the king into a beggar in an instant, and He infuses splendor into the lowly.
Meditate forever on Vaheguroo (God).
Why should I feel worry or anxiety, when I am here for only a short time.
You are my support, O my Perfect True Guru; my mind has taken to the protection of Your Sanctuary.
Nanak, I am a foolish and ignorant child; reach out to me with Your hand, God, and save me.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💙- LOVE & DEVOTION!

LOVE & DEVOTION!

The Guru’s Sikhs contemplate on Guru Ji and meditate on Guru’s Naam at all times. Whatever they touch, whatever they see, whatever they hear, whatever they taste, reminds them of their beloved, Akaal Purakh Vaheguroo (timeless God).

This only occurs when they remember God Within their every breath. Then naturally, God appears within their mind. Everything they touch gives them a forever lasting love and peace for God. They see God in all and enjoy God at all times. They hear the elegance of God within the trees, within the glamorous, breezy winds, within the impressiveness of the rustling leaves. They hear the gracious God everywhere. Everything they taste is beautiful, as the Naam of God resides within their loving minds.

The Guru’s Sikhs, love the roop (image) of the khalsa with all their devoted hearts. They are smitten within the Guru’s sangat and the roop that much, that they take hours out of their busy schedules, creating magnificent and artistry, Gursikh snow sculptures, just like the one in the image attached.

May we all be blessed with the devoted love for the Guru’s Sikhs, the Guru and all of Guru Ji’s gorgeous creation, just as Guru Ji was himself.

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Guramukh piram amol n molann moleeaai|
The love of Guru’s Sikhs is invaluable and it cannot be purchased at any cost."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- BEGGAR!

BEGGAR!

There was once a beggar, who lived in terrible poverty. He sat under a tree and begged all day. People would throw a few coins at him and this was his only means for survival and all he could live on.

Eventually, he died as a beggar and his body remained in the same place for days upon end. He had no friends or relatives to cremate or bury his body. It was left in the same spot for a few days. On noticing this, the villagers decided to bury him under the same tree he had been begging all his life.

As they began digging, they hit upon a huge treasure Just a few feet beneath him. The huge pot was full of gold and the fool was sitting right above it begging all his life. If only he had dug down a few feet, he would have been a very rich man. Little did he know, he sat there all his life being a beggar.

This is our state today! We have the Guru Granth Sahib Ji as our spiritual guide, teaching us how to find the treasure of life by conquering the mind to discover the soul within, but yet we wander around lost just like the beggar.

Guru Ji is very close but we choose to ignore them. The ruby and emerald like mind is sitting within us but we have no clue how to unlock this treasure!

We cannot comprehend the ability and power this human mind has. The sad thing is, we are not even aware of its capacity or potential yet it sits within us being ruled by maya (worldly delusion). This stops it from progressing spiritually!

It's time to "Discover the spirit within!"

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Gur poorai har naam dhirraaeiaa har nihachal har dhhan palai jeeo."

The Perfect Guru has implanted the Lord's Name within me. I have the Imperishable treasure of God’s name within my lap.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- MAKE POSITIVITY YOUR NATURE!

MAKE POSITIVITY YOUR NATURE!

"Guroo kaa sikh ga(n)dhaavaakee naa hovai"

The Sikh of the Guru should never speak disgusting speech.

Rehatnama Bhai Chaupaa Singh Jee.

The Guru's Sikh only speaks softly, lovingly, sweetly, honestly, compassionately, truthfully and patiently.

The Guru's Sikh, should not speak negatively and ill about others. They should always speak positively at all times.

When one continues to be positive, this becomes their nature. They struggle to be negative, as if they become negative, it would bring unease and unbalance to their mind. The more positive we are, the more the world likes us and wants to be closer to us.

A positive aura and energy attracts everyone towards it. The world wants to be around positive people, as most of the world is suffering through some form of stress or depression.

This is not their fault. We are caught up in desire, always wanting more. We have lost our contentment. Wanting more makes us happy. We all want happiness so we continue desiring. We think this will make us happy. In reality, this is a short term fix and all materialistic happiness is temporary.

There is only one way one can continue to be happy at all times, and that is to conquer this wandering mind. Once we wrap up our thoughts through the mantra of Naam meditation, we become very tranquil, still, happy, content and high spirited. Nothing phases the mind, as we look at it as the will of God, and the will of God is always sweet.

The mind teaches us to become negative. The Guru and continuous Naam meditation teaches us always to remain loving and positive at all times.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Nanak fikai boliai than man fikaa hoe."

O Nanak, speaking insipid words, the body and mind become insipid. He is called the most insipid of the insipid; the most insipid of the insipid is his reputation. The insipid person is discarded in the Court of the Lord, and the insipid one's face is spat upon. The insipid one is called a fool; he is beaten with shoes in punishment.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- A GODLY STATE OF MIND!

A GODLY STATE OF MIND!

A Gursikh was travelling by bus in Punjab. He was in his early fifties and had always been of a stocky build. The buses in India are always over filled and everyone is usually literally standing on top of one another. Just then, a thief put his hand in the Gursikhs (Guru's Sikhs) pocket. The Gursikh felt his hand and grabbed it immediately. The Gursikh just kept hold of his hand and didn't say a word. The thief was struggling but didn't say anything either, because if people find out you are thieving in Punjab, they beat you up without asking questions.

The Gursikh got off at the next stop and took the thief with him. The thief was getting very scared, thinking where is he going to take me. The Gursikh arrived at his friends house and the first thing he did was, ask for ten rupees from his friend. His friend gave him ten rupees and the Gursikh put the ten rupees in the same hand he had hold of. The thief was very confused and asked, what he was doing?

The Gursikh lovingly, humbly uttered, "I am a Sikh of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. When you put your hand in my pocket, I realised you were a thief and my wallet was empty. I didn't want you taking my wallet, seeing nothing inside it and mocking My Guru's Sikhs for being nangay, pukhay (naked beggars). Sikhs give to everyone. I thought you was lorrvandh (you needed money), hence I bought you here to give you some. You can go now my brother."

The thief fell at his feet and became a Sikh from that day on!

Giving is a beautiful virtue. It melts the hearts of many. If we give with a good, clean, loving heart, we will always be blessed by Guru Ji for it.

The most beautiful gift to give is your time to others. You are a Sikh, people need you and your positive energy. Give them your time. Most people appreciate it and will love you for it. It's all seva (selfless service)

Bhai Gurdaas Ji Says, "Mit(h)aa bolan niv chalan hathhahu dhaee n aap ganaaeiaa."

The Guru has preached people to speak mildly, to conduct themselves humbly and to not get noticed even after giving something to others.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜- TO PRACTICE FORGIVENESS

TO PRACTICE FORGIVENESS

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

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

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

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

It is our ego that does not let us forgive. If we meditated, purified our filthy minds and attempted to see God in all, as all are a part and the soul of God, we would find it very easy to forgive, move on and always be surrounded by the positive energy of Guru's Naam and Baani.

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Gurmukh bakhas jamaaeean manamukhee mool gavaaeiaa."

The Gurmukh grows the crop of forgiveness, while the self-willed manmukh loses the root of virtue, which is forgiveness.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💙- FLOWER

FLOWER

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

Bhagat Kabir Ji 1398-1448

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

Naam and baani can most definitely be tasted and one can be imbued in the colour of Vaheguroo's name. The world will see and feel the energy in a God loving person but the experiencer would fail to explain it's beauty. Most of this true love is a blessing by Guru ji and the taste of this ecstasy is so fruitful and powerful, that one would not know where to start once beginning to describe. Worldly words would not do any justice to the explanation of highly spirited beings through Naam meditation.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- COVERING THE HEAD

COVERING THE HEAD

"Nagan hoe baahar firehi nagan sees jo khaae nagan prasaadh jo baa(n)ttee thanakhaaheebaddo kehaae."

Those who walk outside, eat or distribute food without their head covered will be punished severely.

Thankhaanama Bhai Nand Laal Jee.

What need is there for Sikhs to cover their head? Most faiths show respect to the supreme being God by covering their heads. If you look at the Muslims and Jews, they also cover their heads. Many have said, even Jesus Christ was adorned with unshorn hair and a blue turban.

Why has Bhai Sahib Ji made it so clear that the head should be covered at all times? There are many reasons, Guru Ji crowned all their sons and daughters with the dastaar (turban). This being their crown of royalty within a sovereign faith. Guru Ji said, 'My Khalsa (pure minded family) will stand out in a crowd of thousands.' The Sikh will never be able to hide. The Sikh will never commit any negative actions, which stain their Guru's turban, as their identity will be very unique and distinguished.

Sikhs remember God, with every breath they breathe. If Vaheguroo's (Gods) name does not leave the heart and soul of a Sikh, then their head should be covered in respect of Guru's shabad at all times. The more humility and respect we show towards Guru Ji, the more blessings we receive.

The spiritual opening in the head (tenth gate) and the protection of our energy, which radiates through our hair is also protected by our dastaar (turban). The kesh (hair) generates immense energy through Naam meditation, which preserves our aura through positivity. The Kesh are also covered to show hygiene, discipline and cleanliness in a Sikh’s life style. 

These Rehitnamay were set, as a form of discipline to preserve, develop and enhance us spiritually. It's important we follow them, in order to become closer to our Guru. The more discipline we keep, the closer our Guru comes towards us.

Please Remember! Every physical discipline the Gurus ordered us, was given to make us stronger in our spiritual practise.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Saas saas har gaavai naanak sathigur dtaak leeaa maeraa parradhaa jeeo."

With each and every breath, Nanak sings the Lord's Praises. The True Guru has covered my sins.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- ALCOHOL

ALCOHOL

"Jooaa khaelai madh peevai so narak mae(n) jaavai."

Those who gamble or drink alcohol will suffer in hell.

Rehitnama Bhai Daya Singh Ji.

We don't think it can be any clearer than the above. It is clear that alcohol is not good for any individual. Scientifically proven, there are many facts for why we should not drink alcohol. Here are a few given facts: Causes brain damage, fits, hallucinations, loss of memory, dementia, risk of chest infection, swollen liver, hepatitis, tingling nerves, numbness, trembling hands, loss of muscle, enlarged heart, high blood pressure, irregular pulse, ulcers, vomiting blood, pancreatitis, impotence in men, infertility in women and the list goes on.

Guru Sahib Ji had told us the affects of alcohol many hundreds of years ago. In this day and age, we tend to listen more to science, rather than a pure being who had/has knowledge of the whole universe.

Most physical illnesses arise from a weakness in the mind. Alcohol creates a major weakness in the mind of those that drink it. Any substance in which causes us to not think or act correctly, is not good for the mind.

Alcohol causes many problems between friends, families, relatives, colleagues etc. When we lose our mind through it, we begin to behave like animals. Many begin to argue, fight and swear after consuming it. The funny thing is, most regret all of their actions the morning after. Most people can't even remember what they had done whilst they were drunk.

A lot of people drink alcohol to relax themselves. This goes to show, how much we rely on such a horrible substance to drown our sorrows and problems. The only issue is, these problems never go away. They just get pushed to the back of the mind, whilst we are engrossed in the substance. This actually makes it worse, because we are not willing to meet our problems head on and we are bottling everything up within us. When we hide from our problems and use a substitute in drink to drown them, we become not so genuine people.

In life, we create our own problems through work/life, pressure, stress and then we look for temporary cures in drink. A pure and spiritual human being is the one who meets all their problems face on. They never strive for too much. They are always content and they constantly watch their mind through meditation to relax it and find peace.

We make life very difficult for ourselves. If we lived according to the Guru's command, we would never turn to such a nasty substance like alcohol to be our support and saviour in life. The Sikh of the Guru, purifies their mind through Naam meditation, becomes virtuous and lives in high spirits, as a content individual.

Guru Amardas Ji Says,  "Jith peethai math dhoor hoe baral pavai vich aae ||

Aapanaa paraaeiaa n pashhaanee khasamahu dhhakae khaae."

One person brings a full bottle, and another fills his cup.

Drinking the wine, his intelligence departs, and madness enters his mind;

he cannot distinguish between his own and others, and he is struck down by his Lord and Master.

Drinking it, he forgets his Lord and Master, and he is punished in the Court of the Lord.

Do not drink the false wine at all, if it is in your power.

O Nanak, the True Guru comes and meets the mortal; by His Grace, one obtains the True Wine.

He shall dwell forever in the Love of the Lord Master, and obtain a seat in the Mansion of His Presence.

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- REWARDS THROUGH SINCERE EFFORT!

REWARDS THROUGH SINCERE EFFORT!

"Through sincere efforts, the mind is made peaceful and calm".

Guru Arjun Dev Ji 1563-1606

Only sincere effort brings results. No clever tricks can bring calm and peace to the mind and strengthen the soul. Only through sincere worship can your spirituality flourish within.

Most of the time, we wait for Guru Sahib Ji to bless us and don't really want to put anything major in to receive the blessing. Guru Sahib Ji will always bless us for our efforts but we have to put the udham (effort) in for Guru Sahib Ji to reward his blessings. Nothing in this world is for free!

We can earn profit in this life through our past karma and deeds by being rewarded by the actions of our previous life forms. This is also a beautiful gift and blessing from Guru Sahib Ji!

Sikhi is very simple! We will receive back, everything we put in through our sincere effort. If we look at this effort as our own effort, it becomes our ego and the mind will never progress further spiritually. The effort we put in, is also a blessing by Guru Ji. We should always offer all our gratitude to Guru Ji and remain humble at all times.

Let's not wait for miracles to happen! Let's become the miracle by putting in the sincere effort and being rewarded with the jewel of spirituality through the blessings of Guru Ji.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Sunee baena(n)thee t(h)aakur maerai pooran hoee ghaalee jeeo."

My Lord and Master has heard my prayer; my efforts have been rewarded.

Effort will always release its rewards, only after you refuse to quit!

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜- RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE MARRIAGE!

RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE MARRIAGE!

"Binaa ana(n)dh bivaah thae bhugathae par kee joe, sun sikhaa gur kehi thhaakae maeraa sikh n soe."

Without having Anand Karaj those who have sexual relationships. Listen O' Sikh, the Guru states, he is not my Sikh.

Rehatnama Mukhthnama!

Is there anything else we need to add to the above? It is perfectly clear! The Rehitnama can not be any clearer.

We are only in this roop (human form) to remember God (Vaheguroo) at all times with every single breath we breathe. We are in this roop to be liberated and see God in all. We are here only to meet our beloved Vaheguroo!

Many of us have gotten ourselves in the rut of forming worldly relationships, sexual desire and lusting over men/women. There is only one reason for this; We struggle to control our emotions, desires which link heavily to not being able to control this animal like mind. We struggle to handle the worldly pressures our friends and colleagues put on us. We struggle to say no and end up selling all our morals before them. We are somebody else at home and someone totally different outside the house. We cheat ourselves and become totally dishonest to our soul. Until we recognise our soul and are extremely truthful to it, we will never be happy.

If we understood the Sikhi way of life and what we are here to do, we would never make these silly mistakes. Most of us are very selfish in our approach to life. We only do what pleases us and that what we enjoy. This is all we get ras (enjoyment) from.

The beauty about Sikhi is; if we practise it right, by remembering God with our every breath, then there is no bigger fulfilment or joy to one’s inner and outer being. We have struggled to realise what Sikhi actually is and what it does for our mind and if practised properly, how it serves the universe through our actions and presence.

When we begin to realise all are our mothers, sisters and daughters and vice versa, until Guru Sahib Ji blesses us with the marriage of Anand (bliss), then this is half the mental battle won. This is when Guru Sahib Ji has blessed us with the higher intuition/wisdom and this is the time our animal like mind is contented and controlled by the Guru's teachings.

Sikhi is a beautiful path that the whole world will tread on very soon. Many are beginning to realise its uniqueness and how it has purified the minds of many.

In life, if we want to achieve something huge, many sacrifices have to be made. We have to think and act according to our Guru and fight all the small battles the mind throws our way. Once we begin to realise this mind is trying to beat us and we begin to defeat it with the weapons of Guru's Shabad (mantra), this is when the mind becomes our best friend and fills our entire being with Vaheguroo's love.

This love can not be matched by any individual! This love never diminishes! This love is limitless! It is an endless see of water. Whoever comes a Gurmukh’s way and in contact with a spiritual Sikh, experiences the love of God to become a beautiful, spiritual Sikh of the blessed pure Guru.

Guru Amardas Ji Says, "Eik kaaman hithakaaree maaeiaa mohi piaaree manamukh soe rehae abhaagae || naanak sehajae saevehi gur apanaa sae poorae vaddabhaagae."

Some are lovers of beautiful young women; emotional attachment to Maya is very dear to them. The unfortunate self-willed manmukhs remain asleep. O Nanak, those who intuitively serve their Guru, have perfect destiny.

Vaheguroo!

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!