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How Television and Modern Distractions Can Undermine a Devout Sikhโ€™s Spiritual Growth

Chapter 54 of “Se Kinehiya” (Autobiography of Baba Harnam Singh Jee Rampur Khera wale, written by Bhai Sewa Singh Jee): ONE GETS THE FRUITS OF THE COMPANY WE KEEP Around 1970 a lady by the name of Joginder Kaur came to Baba Ji. The lady appealed

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Synonyms for Water used in Gurbani

Gurbani contains many words from different languages; therefore, it is natural that multiple words are used to describe the same thing. For example, there are at least five synonyms for Paani (water). Here they are for your benefit, with Gurbani Panktees included along with humble translations:

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Was Bhagat Singh an atheist?

For years, people have debated whether Shaheed Bhagat Singh was truly an atheist or if his beliefs evolved before his martyrdom. One of the most significant accounts in this discussion comes from Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji, a saint-soldier and fearless patriot whose life in prison

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Was Guru Angad Dev Ji Incarnation of King Janak?

Raja Janak is known as a great and righteous king from ancient times. His teacher was the famous sage Ashtavakra, who was still a child when he gave spiritual guidance (Updesh) to Raja Janak. Ashtavakra was considered a genius from birth. According to a legend, while

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What the Names of the Panj Pyaare Teach Us

It is likely not coincidental that the first Pyara to step forward and offer his head to Guru Sahib was Bhai Daya Singh, symbolizing that the foundation of Dharma (religion) begins with Daya (compassion). Following Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Bhai Dharam Singh came forward, signifying that

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What to do when evil thoughts arise during Sangat?

While doing Naam Abhyaas, any thought apart from Naam is a distraction born of Maya and must be firmly cast out. When we have the weapon of Naam, we must stand strong and authoritative against such Maya-driven thoughts. The moment a Gursikh challenges these thoughts with

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The Praise of Sri Guru Amardaas Ji in Ramkali Sadd by Baba Sundar Ji

Guru Amar Das Ji speaks against the cruel practice of Sati and promotes gender equality Siri Guru Amardaasโ€™s greatness cannot be expressed in words. In Siri Guru Granth Sahib jee, Siri Guru Amardaas jeeโ€™s praise and reference is found in the following Baanis: 1) Ramkali Sadd:

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What is Dib Drishtee and how do Gursikhs experience it?

Dib means something that is very micro and beyond the tangible world and Drishtee means sight. Dib (Divya) Drishtee is the capability of a person to see or view things or events that are beyond normal. In Siri Anand Sahib Siri Guru jee has stated that

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How to make your wife feel loved, respected and valued: a guide for Sikh husbands

Always respect your wifeโ€™s opinions and show her that you truly listen and value what she says. Keep your tone and attitude gentle. Sometimes how you say things matters more than what you say. Smile often. You donโ€™t need a reason. Your smile can make her

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A poem by Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranwale dedicated to Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji

Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranwale Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji เจฆเจฟเฉฑเจฒเฉ€ เจฎเฉ‡เจ‚ เจฐเจ•เจพเจฌ เจ—เฉฐเจœ เจ•เฉฐเจง เจขเจพเจนเฉ€ เจœเฉ‹ เจซเจฟเจฐเฉฐเจ—เฉ€, เจธเจฟเฉฐเจ˜ เจธเจพเจตเจงเจพเจจ เจœเจพเจ—เฉ‡ เจธเฉ€เจธเจพเจ‚ เจคเจพเจ‚เจˆเจ‚ เจฒเจพเจตเจจเฉ‡เฅค เจญเจพเจˆ เจฐเจฃเจงเฉ€เจฐ เจธเจฟเฉฐเจ˜ เจธเฉ€เจธ เจฆเฉ‡เจฃ เจ†เจช เจ—เจ, เจ•เฉฐเจง เจ‰เจธเจฐเจพเจฒเฉ€ เจซเฉ‡เจฐ เจฎเฉ‹เจจเฉ€ เจ˜เจฌเจฐเจพเจตเจจเฉ‡เฅค เจธเฉฐเจค เจฐเจฃเจงเฉ€เจฐ เจธเจฟเฉฐเจ˜ เจจเจพเจฎเฉ เจฒเจฟเจตเจฒเจพเจˆ เจœเจฟเจจเฉเจนเจพเจ‚, เจ•เฉ€เจฐเจคเจจ เจ…เจ–เฉฐเจก เจ•เจฐเฉˆ

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