In many religious traditions, renunciation of the world (Tyaaga) is seen as a path to spiritual attainment. People leave their homes, families, and responsibilities, and retreat into forests or mountains to practise austerities. Sikhi does not accept this path. In Kalyug, physical withdrawal from society does
Read MoreAhimsa Parmo Dharma: Ahimsa means non-violence, Parmo means greatest, and Dharma means duty or religion. Some Indian schools of thought, such as Buddhism, Jainism, and certain sects of Hinduism, teach Ahimsa as Parmo Dharma, meaning the greatest action a person can perform. In modern times, Mohandas
Read MoreGuru Sahib is completely free from all bondage and has no need of our Seva. Any Seva we perform is not for the sake of Guru Sahib, but rather for our own cleansing and spiritual growth. Out of His infinite compassion, Satguru Ji allows us to
Read MoreThis is a vital subject for discussion. Guru Sahib has blessed us with a Saroop (appearance) that cannot be hidden even among lakhs of people. A Gursikh stands out because of his hair, beard, Dastaar, and Baana. These outward signs of the Khalsa are not ones
Read MoreBhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji was a Sachyaar Purash and had a very buland Takheeyal and an extremely Azeem Parvaaz-e-khyaal-o-rajoo. To translate his works perfectly is just impossible for a mortal being and a keet-e-naacheez like me. Therefore, I entreat before sangat to ignore my
Read Moreਧਰਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਹੁ, ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵਹੁ; ਸਿਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ, ਨਾਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ This Pankiti appears in the First Laav and came to this world through the lotus-mouth of Siri Guru Raamdaas jee Maharaj. The humble explanation of this is as follows: ਬਾਣੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਵੇਦੁ, ਧਰਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਹੁ, ਪਾਪ ਤਜਾਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ
Read MoreGuru Amar Das Ji speaks against the cruel practice of Sati and promotes gender equality Siri Guru Amardaas’s greatness cannot be expressed in words. In Siri Guru Granth Sahib jee, Siri Guru Amardaas jee’s praise and reference is found in the following Baanis: 1) Ramkali Sadd:
Read MoreWhen juice for sugarcane is extracted, it is placed between two rollers. If there is space between the rollers, then maximum juice is not extracted. Closer the rollers are to each other, more the juice that comes out. Same way, when we don’t keep our mind
Read MoreOriginal Text: ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੀ ਇਕ ਘਟਨਾ ਤੋਂ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਅਭਿਆਸੀ ਜਨ ਨੂੰ ਸੁਚੇਤ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ। ਫੁਰਨੇ ਸੰਕਲਪ ਵਿਕਲਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਲਪਣਾ ਜਦ ਮਿਟ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਸੁਰਤੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਾਂਤ ਘਰ ਵਿਚ ਆਉਣ ਕਰਕੇ ਬਿਰਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਇਕ ਸੁਖ ਜੇਹਾ ਪਰਤੀਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਅਭਿਆਸੀ ਦੇ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਨੂੰ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ
Read Moreਪਉੜੀ ॥ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦਿ ਜਪਿ ਹਰਿ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਈ ॥ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਨਕਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬਸਿਸਟਿ ਹਰਿ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਸੁਣਾਈ ॥ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਕਿਨੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈ ॥ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਆਪਿ ਲਹਾਈ ॥13॥This Shabad refers to three revered Bhagats from ancient times: Sri Prahlaad Ji,
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