THE TRUE STATE OF LOVE 3
Continued!
What does the love of God do to our being?
Our body is filled with totally pure, loving, positive energy. This energy creates an aura, which other spirits naturally become attracted to. Our eyes start to shine and are imbued with love. This is also an attraction for other humans, seeing true love and genuinity in the eyes of others. One way of relating to this, is through a worldly situation. Man thinks he falls in love with a Women, his eyes show affection towards the opposite gender. A Gursikh’s eyes are always imbued in Vaheguroo's love (naam ras) Athai Pehar (24/7). One perfect example that springs to mind is late Bhai Rama Singh Jee, from Southall, UK. Gursikhs are also blessed with lalee (radiant faces) or a glow, this is also an attraction for other humans. When the mind reaches a state of total Naam Ras, (pure love through Naam 24/7) then whatever one touches, sees or feels is also blessed through Naam. Anything this Gurmukh desires will come true.
Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "Man Chindiarra Phal Paaeaa Mere Govinda, Gur pooraa vekh vigas jeeo. I have obtained the fruits of my mind's desires, O my Lord of the Universe; I am transfixed with ecstasy, gazing upon the Perfect Guru."
Naam Ras also creates a genuine smile on the Gurmukh, who is imbued in the sublime essence of Naam. The way he/she walks, talks and conducts themselves is totally different from normal human beings. "Bhagtaa Kee Chaal Niraalee (The way of the Saints is most distinct)," Anand Sahib sermon). In this stage, one’s way of thinking and physically doing becomes very slow, aware and focussed. One is in total control of their mind, pure love pores out of their being, as God is love. This Gurmukh reaches a beautiful stage of Sehaj (intuitive peace, poise, Nirvaana). Everything he/she does in this worldly life is blessed. Life becomes very easy, relaxed and stress free. The spirit is free and the mind is purified. Most spiritual people call this the golden age, as this is where all our karma is paid back effortlessly and it becomes the last human life one experiences before their soul is liberated.
Guru Amardas Ji Says, Meditating on the Naam, the mind becomes pure, the Door of Liberation is found.
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💜- THE TRUE STATE OF LOVE 2
THE TRUE STATE OF LOVE 2
People in general, always talk about love but most people who talk about love, have no clue how powerful this word really is. It should not be used as loosely as it does. The love we know about in general, is more attachment in reality. To know about love, we have to experience it first. This only comes from contemplating and meditating on Naam, bringing our self closer to our soul and recognising our mind.
When we meditate on Gods name continuously, Naam becomes a natural contemplation. Most say it's very difficult; It's only difficult because in reality, we are not willing to put the time and effort in to practicing it. Nothing is achieved without time and effort. It is nothing to worry about, just keep on meditating Athai Pehar (24/7).
The word love means, to love something more than ourselves i.e, sidelining our ego by the love of God’s name. Singh Sahib Yogee Harbhajan Singh says, “love is the experience of sacrifice in one’s self”.
Bhai Sahib Bhai Kanaeiya Jee was an embodiment and shining example of love. This is one Saakhee (story) that probably all of us know. When the Mughals were in battle with Gursikhs, Bhai Sahib Jee went around with a sack of water and quenched the thirst of most, if not all injured soldiers on the battle field, regardless of whether they were Muslims or Sikhs. The Sikhs complained to Guru Jee, that Bhai Sahib was helping the Muslims in battle. Guru Jee in turn questioned Bhai Sahib. Bhai Sahib said, "I only gave water to where I saw your roop (face)." Guru Jee is Ghat Ghat Ke Antar Kee Jaanat (the knower of all hearts), he embraced Bhai Sahib with a hug and said "This is my true Sikh." The Muslims were humbled by this amazing human being and did not have it in them to attack the embodiment of love. Bhai Sahib must have reached the amazing state of oneness with God. Only Vaheguroo knows.
Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "One whose mind loves the Lord, Har Har, obtains supreme peace. He reaps the profit of the Lord's Name, the state of Nirvaanaa."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💙- THE TRUE STATE OF LOVE!
THE TRUE STATE OF LOVE!
Guru Gobind Singh Ji Says, "Jin Prem Keeo Tinn Hee Prabh Paaeo,." The one who loves the Lord, i.e loves the Lords creation, will no doubt become one with Vaheguroo (God).
A physical and spiritual state of love is the most beautiful state of mind one can attain.
How do we reach this state of mind?
Only through Simran (meditation). When we contemplate the name of God Athai Pehar (24/7 hours) Saas Saas (with every breath) in the mind, the mind body and soul are transformed in to this state of love.
Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Har Jupeeai Aaraadheeai Aath Pehur Govindh"
Chant the Lord's Name and contemplate the Lord of the World, twenty-four hours a day.
This state of mind is not easily attained, it could take many many life times and a lot of Abhiyaas (practise). To love God's name, we listen to the lord's name in our minds (inner ears) with contemplation, eg Vaa he Gu roo, (great is the Guru), this is what the Shabad Vaheguroo means. Once we can train our mind in to listening and contemplating at the same time, we will be blessed with Prem Ras (taste of true love), Naam Ras (taste of the True Name), Amrit Ras (travels from our navel-1st chakra to our 6 chakra- tenth gate, after accepting baptism and devoting our life to meditation). Once we have tasted these Ras's, then other worldly tastes seem very very bitter.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Gurumukh Mun Sumujhaaeeai Aathum Raam Beechaar.
The Gurmukhs train their minds to contemplate the Lord, the Supreme Soul.
Har Rus Bin Sabh Suaadh Fikureeaa.
But without the sublime essence of the Lord, all tastes are tasteless."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love ❤️- THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE
THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE
A Sikh philosophy professor stood before his class, with some items on the table, in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up the remaining open areas of the jar.
He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.”
“Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things – Your Guru (spiritual guide), Sangat (spiritual company), Rehit (Discipline), Amrit (baptism), Naam (Meditation on Gods name) – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – like your family, your partner, your children, your health. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical for your spiritual progression, love, peace, joy and happiness. The rocks will assist you through this life and the hereafter.
Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
Don't waste your life!
Guru Teghbahadur says, "You have obtained the priceless jewel of this human life; why are you uselessly wasting it?"
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💜- THE STREAM!
THE STREAM!
"The stream of immaculate purity flows through the home of the self within; one who drinks from it, finds peace."
Guru Ramdas Ji 1534-1581
There is a light of positive power which surges through us all. If you can find the pure you, then bathe in that purity to feel rejuvenated.
In the above shabad, Guru Ji is talking about the power of Amrit Naam (ambrosial name). Guru Ji has called the name immaculate and pure. He says, it flows in the vessels of those who love him and remember him. The ones who taste and drink this spiritual nectar, find an everlasting peace and contentment.
Guru ji also says, this body is the field of karma. The wise Spiritual Sikhs plow and work it, then harvest the essence. They purify all their actions and senses through the stream of Amrit Naam Simran (meditation). This is when it pours in to all the vessels of love within the being.
Guru Ji then goes on to say, those who follow their mind and not a spiritual guide, their minds are engrossed in the attachment of materialistic pleasure (maya). Their minds become very thirsty for more and burn with desire. When we have desire, we have no love. It's just a yearning of WANT! One can never fall in love with God, if they have the burning desire of materialistic pleasure within them. Peace, love and contentment are far away from such individuals. The only desire we should have is, the desire of meeting God and liberating our soul.
Guru Ramdas Ji then says, "The stubborn-minded, egotistical, proud-minded person performs rituals, but these are like sand castles built by children.
When the waves of the ocean come in, they crumble and dissolve in an instant."
let's not build temporary sand castles of ego and attachment, let's pump our vessels with the love of Gods name. This will be the only substance which remains within us, when we leave our clay filled body.
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💙- KARMA
KARMA
This Story Will Change Your Outlook On Life!!!
Once a man said to Vaheguroo (God), "Your spirit lies in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhs holy scriptures). You watch so many people come and go to your Darbaar (court), and you don't say anything to anyone. It's a hard job you've got, just sitting there all day. Let's swap jobs for one day, you relax as ME and place me on the side of your Darbaar so no one can see me."
Vaheguroo said, "My job is very difficult, it is beyond your understanding. You won't be able to do it." The man insisted! Vaheguroo accepted and said, "You can't say anything to anyone, when they come to the Darbaar."
Now the man is sat there, a business man walks in asking for his business to flourish. As he did Matha Tek (prostrate), his wallet fell out. The man saw this and was just about to tell him but remembered, Vaheguroo said, you can't say anything, just let people pray and go, so he left it.
Next, a very poor man walks in, does Matha Tek and says, "Vaheguroo ji, my family is starving, they have no food. We are suffering so much, please help us." He turns to his right and sees a wallet there with lots of money in, he picks it up and thanks Vaheguroo Ji. The man experiencing this wants to grab the poor man and say, "No it's not yours" but remembers the words of Vaheguroo and stays quiet.
Next, a sailor walks in, does Matha Tek, asks Guru Ji for his blessings, he's going on a 15 day ship tour. Just then the business man walks in with the police and says, "This is the man who's stolen my wallet." Now the man watching has had enough and thinks even God would intervene here so he does. He says, "Your wallet was taken by a poor man" and explains the complete story. The police let the sailor go and thanked the man for speaking up and arrested the poor man later that day. The man went and stood back in the corner waiting for Vaheguroo ji to come back.
Vaheguroo ji comes back after one day and says, "How was your day?"
The man says, "My day was so good, I did something you will be proud of." He tells his daily affair to Vaheguroo ji. Vaheguroo ji says "You've not done anything good, you have messed everything up. I told you to stay quiet." The man looks in shock and says, "Why?"
Vaheguroo says, "All the business mans money was dirty money and not earnt by an honest living. The poor person’s earnings all went to help others hence his family suffering. If a little of that money went to the poor man, his family would have had food and the business mans bad karma would have reduced. The sailor was going to be involved in a very bad ship accident hence if he got arrested, he would have survived it." The man on hearing all this got very upset.
MORAL
God does everything for the best and loves everyone equally. We will never understand how God works. We can never comprehend the play of Guru Sahib Ji! We have many problems in our lives which God will resolve for us but we don't have the faith and belief in him. If you ever have any problems in life, which you can't face, please remember the story above, it will strengthen your faith.
Guru Nanak says, karmee aapo apnee, ke narray, ke dhoor. "According to their own actions, some are drawn closer, and some are driven further away."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💛- PLEASURE & PAIN
PLEASURE & PAIN
Once, a man visited a holy person, seeking his blessings and advice to carry him through his life. Sliding two pieces of paper in to two envelopes, he wrote "Dukh" (pain) on one and on the other he wrote "Sukh" (pleasure). He then turned and gave the envelopes to the visiting man and said, "Dear son, when you've reached a point in your life and you feel life can get any worse, I want you to open the envelope labelled "Dukh" (pain). When you've reached a point in your life and you think it can't get any better, I want you to open the envelope labelled "Sukh" (pleasure). With gratitude, the man took these and stored them safely.
Later on in life, the man lost his friends, his business had failed him and he suffered many personal tragedies. He was sad, depressed and felt he had reached a low point in life. Recalling the holy man, he Reached for the envelope labelled "Dukh" and pulled out a paper that read, "This, too, shall pass." The message brought him hope and belief that things can change and that nothing was permanent.
Over time, as his life improved, he found himself with new friends, his business thriving and he was surrounded with beauty and joy. He felt life couldn't get any better. He recalled the holy persons words and decided to open the envelope labelled "Sukh." He opened the envelope. A gentle smile and peace fell over him, as he read the paper that said, "This too shall pass."
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Nothing in life is permanent yet we attach ourselves to everything materialistic (maya). Pleasure and pain is the same to the spiritual beings. This is how they find tranquility and peace. We need to accept the will of God. This will come through developing a balanced mind through Naam simran (meditation).
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "I look upon pleasure and pain alike; I shall not forsake the Naam, the Name of God. God Himself forgives me, and blends me with Himself."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💚- OPENING THE HEART
OPENING THE HEART
As we take a journey towards meditation and opening of the heart, let us experience the heart blossom like a lotus flower. let us connect with the Infinite fountain of love within. We can only truly love others when we are attuned to that Self love, all from the Source within.
'The fact is, if a person has not experienced the love of his/her own soul, there is no chance that person can go out and love, even though it is a faculty of love that you most powerfully need.'
Yogi Bhajan
When one realises the wealth of love within, it becomes natural for them to love others in the same way. They see the soul of others, just as they see their own soul. Everything around them becomes spiritual and they tend not to look at anything through their worldly eyes. These eyes have now been transformed to the eyes of God and they only see the love of Vaheguroo within all.
The opening of the heart and mind only comes through the balance of Naam meditation. Otherwise, ones mind remains closed and is never ready to develop further and absorb the divine wisdom from within. The ocean of divine knowledge is within, yet we have cut all links to it through our ego and ignorance.
Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "The Guru, the Perfect True Guru, is my Mother and Father. Obtaining the Water of the Guru, the lotus of my heart blossoms forth."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love ❤️- LOVING AND SERVING ALL MANKIND
(LOVING AND SERVING ALL MANKIND)
Sikh man feeds Muslim man
This beautiful image was captured on Saturday 8th October 2016, as the Sikhs of Bradford took to the streets of the city centre to serve langar (free vegetarian food). Langar week takes place in many cities around the Uk, if not the world. Free food is shared with everyone and anyone.
The Muslim brother in the image has no arms and wanted some langar. The man in the background, sitting down, is his carer. The Sikh man relished the seva (selfless service) and began to feed him, without a second thought.
There is a lot of negativity and conflict in the world but not so much love. This picture shows there are blessed souls out there, that just get on with it, pleasing their Guru, spreading love and making themselves better human beings. Very inspiring. Give love and you'll get it back!
The message of langar week is very simple. Langar was started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji around 550 years ago. Guru ji started langar so the rich, poor, various castes, colours and creeds could sit together on one platform and share (eat) their food together. Guru Ji started langar to show and recognise universal love and compassion. Guru ji also stated, no one in the world should ever starve, as one can always be guaranteed a hot vegetarian meal, when they visit a Gurdwara anywhere in the world. (Sikh Gurdwaras are based all over the world)
Foster love, kindness and compassion through sharing. This is the true key of opening the heart. Please share this message of universal love, compassion and kindness to all your social media groups. Thank you!
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Vich dhuneeaa saev kamaaeeai||
In the midst of this world, do seva (selfless service),
Thaa dharageh baisan paaeeai ll"
and you shall be given a place of honor in the Court of the Lord.
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💚- BHAI VEER SINGH JI, ON NAAM MEDITATION!
BHAI VEER SINGH JI, ON NAAM MEDITATION!
Bhai Veer SIngh’s Ji delved deeper and deeper into the spiritual teachings of our Guru. Below, listed are a compilation of points espoused by Bhai Sahib on the very heartbeat of Sikhi – Naam Simran.
1. Vaheguroo is the Gurmantar, by doing it’s Simran (rememberance), EVERYTHING is possible and can be achieved.
2. Simran is not an empty practice. It is the Game of Love. Naam must be recited by ones self as if they, who until eating food, cannot be satisfied. Simran is to be recited by ones tongue, which gradually reaches one’s heart. A Naam ‘Abhiyasi’ (practitioner) must have great patience and humility.
3. With Simran, the mind first eliminates its dirt and the one who practices Simran shows self-control from bad deeds.
4. By churning on “Vaheguroo, Vaheguroo” one’s mind is affected from every angle. The mind becomes more soft and gentle. It can distinguish between right and wrong and can avoid vices and evil.
5. In the initial stages, Simran eliminates the mind’s dirt. So, at first it is difficult to concentrate. Once the dirt and filth are removed it becomes much easier to concentrate. Once the mind becomes pure one begins to enjoy the sweetness of Simran and does not want to stop doing it.
6. Do not worry if your mind doesn’t focus. You must continue focusing on repeating Naam through the day. Whilst enjoying Naam if the mind focuses even a little bit, that is not a small thing. The mind achieves complete control only through Vaheguroo’s blessing.
7. Whether your mind is able to concentrate or not, continue to meditate on Naam. Those who remained firm will one day achieve complete concentration. Those who continue in this journey, however slowly, will reach their destination.
8. Getting to taste the sweetness of Naam is in Guru Ji’s hands. A Sikh’s duty is to devote and worship. He does not hold the right for it to bear fruit. Guru Ji occasionally will deliver a glimpse of the wondrous lord so that their Sikh does not falter.
9. Naam eliminates sin and pain. Simran even cures the body and takes us closer to God. It allows us to see within ourselves.
10. Those who take Naam should remain humble. Naam is a blessing and gift from Vaheguroo. If we repeat Naam with this in mind it will keep us humble. The Naami One has power in his Ardas. When Vaheguroo’s blessings begin to shower on this Sikh, they should beware. People may try to use and exploit them. This can also affect their connection with Naam.
11. As one continues in meditation on Naam one attains great physical powers. One must avoid exhibiting these powers as they create great ego. As ego enters the mind, connection with Naam breaks.
12. One who has physical powers is not great. Greater is the one who lives continually in the joy of Naam and for whom Naam has become the foundation of life.
13. After saying “Vaheguroo” once, if one feels like saying “Vaheguroo” again, then consider that Simran is working on the mind and the filth is being removed.
14. After saying “Vaheguroo” once, if one feels like saying “Vaheguroo” again, then thank Vaheguroo four times, that he has blessed you with Naam and that you have so much love for Naam.
15. Meditation on Naam is a great gift and is attained with the blessings of Vaheguroo. When you say “Vaheguroo” then also thank Vaheguroo again, who blessed you with this gift.
16. When your consciousness reaches its complete blissful state one should not feel proud but understand it as Vaheguroo’s compassion. Some people become arrogant in this state and this disrupts their spiritual journey. Arrogance and pride must always be avoided.
17. With the practice of Simran you are gaining on your spiritual journey. These are some signs of progress:
After saying “Vaheguroo” once, you feel like saying “Vaheguroo” again
Your faith in Naam increases day by day.
Influence of your vices will decrease.
You feel peace and quiet in seclusion.
18. Always remember Naam is the only thing you will take with you in the end. So, do meditate on Naam until your last breath.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "bin naam preet piaar naahee vaseh saach suheleeaa || sach man sajan sa(n)tokh melaa guramatee sahu jaaniaa"
Without Naam, the Name of the Lord, there is no love and affection; but with her True Lord, she abides in peace. Through mental truth and contentment, union with the True Friend is attained; through the Guru's Teachings, the Husband Lord is known.
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💙- SUPERNATURAL SPIRITUAL POWERS 1/2!
SUPERNATURAL SPIRITUAL POWERS 1/2!
Would like to share a very interesting post I read earlier!
Please know that these powers can only be earned with constant meditation and Simran on the one and only Vaheguroo’s (God’s) Name!
These are supernatural powers, and include Ridhi, Sidhi, Nau-Nidhi, Budhi, and Mukti -
Ridhi
It is attainment, success, progress, and affluence. Literally, Ridhi also means cooked-food. The practitioner of the Naam becomes widely known (influential), and the people start bringing him or her all sorts of foods, eatables, gifts, and other commodities - one of his attainments.
Sidhi
Occult, i.e. supernatural powers. One can be present at more than one places at one and the same time, can make prophesies, become invisible, get power to fly, can make things happen, bless (and curse) others, produce things from nowhere, bring back life to the dead, and solve problems of the others. His or her Hamzad (astral-self) can separate from the gross body and visit places etc. Such powers come naturally as well. Power to change his body with another on verge of the other’s death, can develop. Some may get the power to die at will, and even of automatic self-immolation of his or her dead body. The practitioner does not usually long or work for them. He is not supposed to display his or her prowess. Moreover, these are considered to be of no great merit, are interference in the Lord’s plans, and are a hindrance in the God realisation. These do not lead to emancipation - Ridh-e sidh-e sabhu mohu haae Naamu naa vassaae Manne aa-ae Supernatural powers are attachments, These do not permit the Naam to get set in the mind. 5-593-18
Sidhis are 18. (Shabdarath, S,G,P.C., 1986, Page 10).
Minor Sidhis
These are ten:
Door-Darshan - to see all, clairvoyance.
Door-Sarvan - to hear all, clairaudience.
Par-Kaya Parvesh - ability to enter other’s body. To rejuvenate, he may discard his own old body and enter that of a (dying) young person.
Annuram - freedom from hunger and thirst.
Kaamroop - adopt desired form, ability to change the form to that of another person.
Savichhatt-Mirtu - to die at will, to die the way one wants to.
Sankalap Sidhi - to get desires fulfilled, to have all that one wants.
Apprittehatt-Gatee - ability to go anywhere without any hindrance or obstruction.
Mano-Veg - to go anywhere at the speed of thought.
Sur-Kareer.a - to have enjoyment along with gods, to join them in enjoyments (merry making).
Major Sidhis
These are eight:
Anima - ability to become very small, minute.
Mahema - to become big, gain colossal size.
Garima - to become heavy, gain an excessive weight.
Laghima - to become light, subtle.
Praptee - to get success, achieve goals, and get fulfilled.
Prakamya - to read the minds of other people.
Eeshihta (Isatva) - lordliness, and power to persuade others.
Vashihta (Vasitva) - to control other’s mind. Self control - control over all senses.
Nau-Nidhi
Nidhis are nine types of treasures - (Page 506, Gur Shabad Ratnakar, Kahn Singh, Bhasha Vibhag, 1960. Shabdarath, S,G,P.C., 1986, Page 10).
Padam-Nidhi - attainment of sons, grand sons, gold, silver, i.e. the precious metals.
Mahan-Padam - one gets diamonds, rubies and other gems and jewels (precious stones).
Kharab - riches of all kinds.
Kund - trading in gold.
Nil - trading in precious stones, jewels, and gems.
Sankh - delicious eatables (Procuring from nowhere).
Kachhap - clothes and food-grains in abundance, no shortage.
Mukund - mastery in arts, music, and poetry.
Makar - gives the art of using weapons and sovereignty on others.
Nidhis give property, products of land and sea, servants, health, wisdom, animals and conveyance etc. An adept gets accepted, respected, and honored by everyone. The people start giving him each and every thing Imaginable.
To Be Continued....
Vaheguroo!
Game of love ❤️- SUPERNATURAL SPIRITUAL POWERS 2/2!
SUPERNATURAL SPIRITUAL POWERS 2/2!
Continued From Last Post....
Budhi
Wisdom. He becomes a Brahm-Giani: one with the knowledge about God - a realised person. This confirms the practitioner into -
Bharosa - faith. A deep faith and dependence on God. A firm faith in Vaheguroo (God) is the first and the foremost experience of the practitioner of the Naam-Jaap. He becomes a firm believer that God is one and there is none other like Him, He is the Creator, Doer, everywhere, Omnipotent and every thingis under His will.
Leenta - an absolute attachment (absorption) to God.
Santokh - contentment (on destiny).
Detachment - from the dear ones and the worldly possessions.
Hukam - acceptance of the will of God. It is total surrender to Him.
Sehaj - equilibrium, equipoise.
Anand - perpetual delight, permanent joy.
Vismaad - ecstasy: Joy plus wonderment, forgetting the self.
Nidar - benevolence of God. He believes in the mercy of God as an instrument of his attainments, and that his own efforts mean nothing. This attitude keeps him free from ego. His efforts are needed to make him fit for the mercy of God.
Mukti or Moksh
Liberation from the worldly attachments, transmigration, and from the cycle of birth and death (reincarnation). These are the characteristics of a Mukat (emancipated, liberated person).
Char-Padarath
Four boons These are - Dharam, Arath, Kaam, and Moksh. These four are the usual goals of life for everyone - an ethical discipline of life, assets to fulfill the needs, marriage and children, and in the end liberation.
Dharam - discipline. Understanding of his or her duties i.e. virtues (ethics).
Arath - assets. He or she has no dearth of money - precious metals, pearls, and stones. Gets all the wealth.
Kaam - desires. His or her all desires get fulfilled and it covers marriage and children.
Moksh - redemption (liberation). He or she attains emancipation.
Traaekaal-Drishti, Vaak-Sidhi
Traaekaal Drishti - Triple-Vision (three-dimensional), all knowing. He can see (know) all that happened in the past, is going on now, and will come tomorrow (omniscient). The powers of intuition and prophecy develop, he will know things before these happen, can make predictions and foretell his own end. These experiences should be taken as indicators of progress. Boasting about them creates an ego, which hinders further advancement of the practitioner. Commonly, the people think that these should be kept secret. Of course, one should share these only with the right persons. Such things motivate others to do the Naam-Jaap. The Guru advises to recite His Name and to attach others to do so.
Vaak-Sidhi - Whatever he or she says, comes to pass (happens). It is generally advised that anyone practicing the Naam, should never let anything unwanted escape from his or her mouth.
Samm-Drishti, Turi-aa-Avastha
Samm-Drishti - No discrimination. Everyone is one and the same to him. He perceives God in every thingand everyone. Turiyaa Avastha - Chautha-Padd (Fourth Dimension) - Going higher to the three states of Maya (mundane, the worldly things) i.e. ego, evil and virtue. The world is a play of these three dimensions. Turiaa Avastha means the Fourth State i.e. detachment from these three characteristics of the world, and transcending them (Transcendental Meditation).
Deh Abhav
One feels that one’s body is no more. The body-sense disappears. With the Naam-Jaap, one rises to such a level of absorption in God that one has no more to do with the body. When there is no body sense, there is no affliction or pain. He or she gets detached from the physical existence, and goes above the fear of disease and death. There is no disease or death for such a realised person. To keep him or her alive, others have to take his or her care.
Guru Amardas Ji Says, “braham bi(n)dhai tis dhaa brahamat rahai ek sabadh liv lai ||
One who knows God, and who lovingly focuses his attention on the One Word of the Shabad, keeps his spirituality intact.
nav nidhee attaareh sidhee pichhai lageeaa fireh jo har hiradhai sadhaa vasai ||
The nine treasures and the eighteen spiritual powers of the Siddhas follow him, who keeps the Lord enshrined in his heart.
bin satigur naau na paieeaai bujhahu kar veechaar ||
Without the True Guru, the Name is not found; understand this, and reflect upon it.
naanak poorai bhaag satigur milai sukh paae jug chaar ||1||
O Nanak, through perfect good destiny, one meets the True Guru, and finds peace, throughout the four ages. ||1||”
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💛- DEVILS WORKSHOP!
DEVILS WORKSHOP!
A man went to the market and he sees a stall with no products on it. He asks the stall holder, "What are you selling?" The stall holder says, "I'm selling something which will change your life. They are invisible ghosts, who will do all your work, free of charge. Anything you need done, housework, cleaning, DIY, cooking, driving.. Anything, this ghost will do it for you."
The man was shocked and said, "Wow, I have so many things which need doing at home. I could do with this ghost, how much does it cost?"
"It's free" said the stall holder, "However, there is a catch. Make sure you keep it busy, because if it has nothing to do, it will kill you." The man was worried but was sure he could keep the ghost occupied. He took it home and set it doing different things. The ghost would do them in a flash and await the next command.
The man carried on giving the ghost chores. However, the ghost was finishing them so fast that the man became worried.
He turned to his wife and said, "What shall I do? Soon the ghost will be idle and kill me." His wife said, "Just put this ladder against the side of the house and tell the ghost to keep climbing up and down it. Then, when you need the ghost for something, just call it and when that job is done, send it up and down the ladder again." The man was relieved and was able to keep the ghost busy.
The ghost is our mind... When it is occupied or engaged in work, it doesn't head towards the panj chor and Paap (5 evils of the mind).. But, when left idle, it will destroy us. An idle mind is the devils workshop (behlaa mann, shehtaan da ghar). So just like this man, we must keep our mind engaged in the routine of Naam meditation, Gurbani (reading Guru's words) and Seva (selfless service up and down the ladder). Keep that going and keep yourself busy and the mind doesn't have time to concoct or build any weapons to damage you with. In this way, the mind finds happiness, joy, balance, true love, peace and contentment and dwells in the fourth and highest state of Sehj (truth, tranquility and bliss).
Guru Nanak Dev Ji says, "The intellect of the mind is like a drunken elephant."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💚- BHAI TARU SINGH JI
BHAI TARU SINGH JI
A Muslim man came to Bhai Taru Singh and said, his daughter has been kidnapped by the commander of village Patti. Bhai Taru Singh promised him that the Singhs would bring her back.
Bhai Taru Singh spent a lot of time meditating and practicing the teachings of Guru Ji. He was a man of his word. He fulfilled his word given to Raheem Bakhsh (Muslim man) and returned his daughter. The commander was killed in the raid!
On hearing this Zakhrya khan (commander of village pahoola) was distraught and sent his soldiers to arrest Bhai Sahib ji. Zakhrya asked Bhai Sahib Ji to accept Islam and he would be freed and given all the riches he could imagine. Bhai Taru Singh declined! Zakhrya asked his men to cut Bhai sahib’s hair. When trying, the scissors broke but Bhai sahib’s hair would not be cut. Eventually, Zakhraya asked a cobbler to remove the scalp from his head.
Bhai sahib promised Zakhrya he would die from his slippers. Zakhrya got a very bad headache later and stopped passing urine. No physician could cure him! Eventually, it was Bhai sahib’s slipper that cured him. The urine would only pass when hit on the head by his slippers. 22 days later Zakhrya passed away and only then, Bhai Taru Singh breathed his last.
Bhai sahib meditated through the torture for 22 days, with his mind balanced and at peace within.
This is the respect Bhai sahib had for his hair (symbol of Guru Ji). Today we don't take two minutes to remove our hair. We pay the barbers to cut our hair and watch them step all over it. Bhai Taru Singh preserved our faith and honour by giving his life. Today, we've sold it at the barbers shop.
Bhai Sahib Ji showed above, Sikhs are compassionate, righteous, faithful, loving, tolerant, honourable, live by their word and most of all love and meditate on Vaheguroo's name.
Rehitnama Bhai Desa Singh. "The hair, moustache and beard are created within Gods order. How can those who violate their natural form by cutting their hair ever be accepted by Vaheguroo."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love ❤️- AMRIT (baptism)
AMRIT (baptism)
Before the birth of Dr. Surinder Singh, Subedar Harbachan Singh and Mata Tej Kaur had given birth to ten children but all ten died very young.
Dr. Sahib’s mother was a very Gurmukh (blessed) soul and despite all her children dying, she remained firm in her Sikh faith. If she ever felt sadness, she would go before Sree Guru Granth Sahib Ji in total humility and express her deepest feelings and then after would accept Guru Sahib’s hukam (command) and be satisfied. Sometimes though, she would ask her husband how long this difficult time would last? Why all her children would die? Gurmukh Piaaray (Guru’s beloved) Bhai Harbachan Singh would say that the children born in their home were bhagats (saints) from their last lives. They would take birth only to receive amrit and then, when they were blessed by Guru Sahib, they would leave for SachKhand (highest state of spiritual truth). For this reason, he said, she should not feel sad.
We have to accept the blessed nectar of Guru Ji's Amrit to be liberated. Without it, we will suffer in reincarnation.
Amrit Kirtan states, "The 1st discipline of a sikh is to accept the Guru's Amrit."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💜- THE LIVING GURU (Guru Granth Sahib Ji)
THE LIVING GURU (Guru Granth Sahib Ji)
Lately, Sikhs have faced many atrocities towards their Spiritual Guru (GGSJ). Why do the Sikhs treat Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with so much respect? Below is a shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji, which states the importance Guru Ji plays within the lives of Sikhs.
"Pothhee paramaesar kaa thhaan.
This Holy Book is the home of the Transcendent Lord God.
Saadhhasa(n)g gaavehi gun gobi(n)dh pooran breham giaan.
Whoever sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe (Guru Granth Sahib Ji) in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, has the perfect knowledge of God.
Saadhhik sidhh sagal mun lochehi biralae laagai dhhiaan.
The Siddhas and seekers and all the silent sages long for God (Guru Granth Sahib Ji), but those who meditate on Him are rare.
Jisehi kirapaal hoe maeraa suaamee pooran thaa kokaam.
Only to that person, unto whom my Lord (Guru Granth Sahib Ji) and Master is merciful - all his tasks are perfectly accomplished.
Jaa kai ridhai vasai bhai bha(n)jan this jaanai sagal jehaan ||
One whose heart is filled with the Lord (Guru Granth Sahib Ji), the Destroyer of fear, knows the whole world.
Khin pal bisar nehee maerae karathae eihu naanak maa(n)gai dhaan ||2||90||113||
May I never forget You God (Guru Granth Sahib Ji), even for an instant, O my Creator Lord; Nanak begs for this blessing."
This Shabad makes it clear in how important GGSJ is to the Sikhs. We treat Guru Ji as our living Guru, our spiritual guide, which unites us to Vaheguroo (God). No Sikh in the world, whether baptised (Amritdhaaree) or not can tolerate any form of disrespect towards GGSJ.
GGSJ is the embodiment of our Ten Masters/Gurus, (Dhasa Gurooaa Ki Dhayhee athe Joth) as mentioned in the ardaas (Sikh prayer). GGSJ is the light and soul of our Ten Gurus. GGSJ has the teachings to purify man kind, through spirituality and meditation. GGSJ purifies the mind and character of every single human being on the planet, if understood, lived and practiced. GGSJ is the complete way of living.
Our fifth Guru (Guru Arjun Dev Ji), slept on the floor, whilst GGSJ throned upon a manja (bed). Guru Ji understood the value of the ocean of spiritual wisdom (GGSJ). Sikhs have sacrificed their lives in the honour to protect our living Guru. The more we spiritually and physically serve our Guru, the more blessings we receive from Guru Ji.
NO SIKH CAN TOLERATE GGSJ EVEN BEING SLIGHTLY DISRESPECTED! We live and die by the teachings of our Guru!
Please read all of this perfect shabad below by Guru Arjun Dev Ji, which explains the importance our Guru plays within our lives.
"Sa(n)th janahu mil bhaaeeho sachaa naam samaal ||
Meet with the humble Saints, O Siblings of Destiny, and contemplate the True Name.
Thosaa ba(n)dhhahu jeea kaa aithhai outhhai naal ||
For the journey of the soul, gather those supplies which will go with you here and hereafter.
Gur poorae thae paaeeai apanee nadhar nihaal ||
These are obtained from the Perfect Guru, when God bestows His Glance of Grace.
Karam paraapath this hovai jis no haae dhaeiaal ||1||
Those unto whom He is Merciful, receive His Grace. ||1||
Maerae man gur jaevadd avar n koe ||
O my mind, there is no other as great as the Guru.
Dhoojaa thhaao n ko sujhai gur maelae sach soe ||1|| rehaao ||
I cannot imagine any other place. The Guru leads me to meet the True Lord. ||1||Pause||
Sagal padhaarathh this milae jin gur ddit(h)aa jaae ||
Those who go to see the Guru obtain all treasures.
Gur charanee jin man lagaa sae vaddabhaagee maae ||
Those whose minds are attached to the Guru's Feet are very fortunate, O my mother.
Gur dhaathaa samarathh gur gur sabh mehi rehiaa samaae ||
The Guru is the Giver, the Guru is All-powerful. The Guru is All-pervading, contained amongst all.
Gur paramaesar paarabreham gur ddubadhaa leae tharaae ||2||
The Guru is the Transcendent Lord, the Supreme Lord God. The Guru lifts up and saves those who are drowning. ||2||
Kith mukh gur saalaaheeai karan kaaran samarathh ||
How shall I praise the Guru, the All-powerful Cause of causes?
Sae mathhae nihachal rehae jin gur dhhaariaa hathh ||
Those, upon whose foreheads the Guru has placed His Hand, remain steady and stable.
Gur a(n)mrith naam peeaaliaa janam maran kaa pathh ||
The Guru has led me to drink in the Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of the Lord; He has released me from the cycle of birth and death.
Gur paramaesar saeviaa bhai bha(n)jan dhukh lathh
I serve the Guru, the Transcendent Lord, the Dispeller of fear; my suffering has been taken away.
Sathigur gehir gabheer hai sukh saagar aghakha(n)dd
The True Guru is the Deep and Profound Ocean of Peace, the Destroyer of sin.
Jin gur saeviaa aapanaa jamadhooth n laagai dda(n)dd ||
For those who serve their Guru, there is no punishment at the hands of the Messenger of Death.
Gur naal thul n lagee khoj ddit(h)aa brehama
There is none to compare with the Guru; I have searched and looked throughout the entire universe.
Naam nidhhaan sathigur dheeaa sukh naanak man mehi ma(n)dd
The True Guru has bestowed the Treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. O Nanak, the mind is filled with peace."
No Sikh can tolerate the beadbi (disrespect) of our Poora (perfect) Guru!
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💙- CHARACTER!
CHARACTER!
There was an elderly sikh man sat at the train station, waiting to catch his train. The man fell in to deep meditation, whilst waiting for his train. The train had just arrived and the queue was very long. Most people boarded the train but nobody could get past the sikh man, as he was engrossed in the ras (taste) of Naam meditation.
A police officer had seen the line was not going any further and that the Singh was holding it up. He went to the singh and told him to move on. The singh did not hear his request. The police officer then slapped him across the face, which threw the singh completely from his state. The Sikh man humbly apologised and boarded the train. This was witnessed by a Hindu person.
The next day, the same Hindu person was going for a walk and all of a sudden, he heard some screaming. He turned around and saw nine men chasing one women. He then saw the same old Sikh man run past him with a latthee (stick). The Hindu man followed the Singh and witnessed him beating the nine gunday (bad people) with his latthee). They were all left on the floor asking for forgiveness from the old Singh.
The old Singh took the top layer of his dastaar (turban) off and covered the girl. The Hindu man then approached the Singh and said, "You got slapped by one police officer yesterday and apologised, as though you were scared."
The singh replied, "Sikhs are never scared. We have already died and given our head to our Guru. I was wrong in that situation. I was holding up a queue, as I fell deep in to meditation. It was my fault."
The Hindu person touched the Singh's feet and embraced him with a hug and said, "If you are like this, what must your Guru be like?" The Hindu person adopted the path of Sikhi, after witnessing this humble, compassionate and righteous act.
All power comes through faith and meditation!
Guru Arjun Dev Ji says, "He alone is called a warrior, who is attached to Vaheguroo's love in this age. Through the Perfect, True Guru, he conquers his own soul and then everything comes under his control."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💛- LIFE!
LIFE!
Bhagat Kabir Ji once went to a village, where he met a young friend. Bhagat Ji said with love, "Naam Japla!" (meditate on Vaheguroo's name). The young boy said, "I'm only young, these are my days to enjoy myself."
Bhagat ji came back to the village 25 years later, saw the same boy and said, "Naam Japla!" This time the man quietly uttered, "My kids are young! I want to see them grow old and support them, I'm too busy with life."
Bhagat ji came back to the village many years later, sees the same man and says, "Hun ta Naam Japla" (come on, mediate now). The man, who is still not bothered responds, "What is the point now, I can't see with my eyes, I'm deaf from the ears, my body is shaking. I can't physically do it."
Bhagat Ji comes back to the village two years later and sees a bull In the village. He approaches the bull and says, "Hun Japla" (what about meditating now). The bull lowers his head and a tear drops from his eyes. The bull was the same man reincarnated.
We spend all our lives making excuses, running away from faith and spirituality (our only true support in life). We'll never know, when we will breathe our last breath.
Sikhi is ecstasy, love and bliss. Please don't waste any more years of your life.
Guru Ji wants young energetic Sikhs, who are focussed and have immense energy to spread the treasure of Guru Ji's wisdom.
Become that sikh!
Bhagat Kabir ji says in the same shabad, "When the summons come from Vaheguroo (God), the mortal departs leaving behind his wealth and mansions."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love 💚- SUTHRA SHAH 5
SUTHRA SHAH 5
Suthra Shah was singing Guru Ji's hyms one day, as he was walking towards the Gurdwara Sahib Ji (Guru’s House) to meet Guru Ji. The Sikhs were sick of Suthra at this point, as he was always getting them in to trouble and exposing their hypocrisies. They all got together and made a plan. "When Suthra comes to meet Guru Ji, we'll ask him for darshnee bhetaa, which he will not have, as he is very poor." This was their way of getting him back. Darshnee bhetaa is a gift of money or something special one brings with them to meet the ocean of spiritual wisdom (Guru ji).
They asked Suthra! He started crying and said in a sad voice, "I was left on a hay stack and Guru ji took me in. I am nothing without Guru Ji! Guru Ji is my all." They apologised and said, "Sorry you can't go in." Suthra begged them with his head on their feet but they wouldn't let him in.
Suthra walked away and came back an hour later with a full sack of some sort on his head. "What is this?" asked the sikhs.
"This is sugar for Guru Jis Langar" (a place for all to eat as equals when coming together in the Gurdwara). They had no choice but to let him in.
Suthra put the sack down in front of Guru Ji and started doing parkarma (circling) and matha tek (prostrating) around it.
The Sikhs raised their voices in anger and said, "There he goes again being stupid. He should be prostrating to you Guru ji but he's prostrating to a sack of sugar. Tell him Guru ji."
"What are you doing Suthra?" asked Guru Ji. "Guru Ji, this sack has blessed me with your divine vision (Darshan), that's why I'm prostrating to it. I confess! I lied also, I can not afford sugar so I filled the sack with sand to get past your Sikhs. Please forgive me Guru ji." Guru Ji grabbed Suthra with love and took him to their chest and said, "All my Sikhs should have the love and thirst for their Guru, just as Suthra does."
Suthra was very dear to Guru Ji. Guru ji loved him like a spoilt innocent child.
Children are very innocent! We have to purify our mind through meditation and become an innocent child (eeyaanaa) of Guru ji.
Bhagat Naamdev Ji says, "He is in love with Vaheguroo, like the young child, who loves his mother."
Vaheguroo!
Game of love ❤️- SUTHRA SHAH 4
SUTHRA SHAH 4
One day, a sikh was reading Rehras Sahib Ji da paath (evening prayer) in Darbaar Sahib (Gurus sanctuary). Every time he completed a line, Suthra would shout, "Thinoo kee" (what's it got to do with you). The sikh reciting the paath was getting very annoyed at what he was experiencing.
He went to see Guru Ji and made a complaint about Suthra. Guru ji asked for Suthra and an explanation from him. Suthra said, "Guru ji, your wisdom is so uplifting and beautiful, there is so much to take away from your teachings but this sikh had no focus on your baani (Gods word) at all. His concentration was elsewhere. He was always thinking about what others were doing, hence me asking, thinoo kee. This was the reason Guru Ji." Guru Ji smiled and told the sikh to stay focussed whilst reading the teachings and to live and build the character of a true spiritual Sikh.
Suthra was a very blessed soul and always right in his judgement. He didn't like any form of ritualistic practice. All his teachings were through humour. He was probably the most hilarious sikh of Guru Ji's times.
Are we focussed when reading prayers and meditating or are we just going through the motions like the Sikh from Suthra’s story? We don't want to be labelled in the category below, as Guru Amardas Ji has done.
Meditation will bring focus, love, concentration and balance to the mind. It will reduce thought for us to be more focussed with prayers and life in general.
Guru Amardas Ji says, "The blind and ignorant perform all sorts of ritualistic actions, they are in love with duality."
Vaheguroo!
