This 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 MoreDhan Guru Ramdas Sahib jee was doing kaar-sewa of sarovar at Siri Harmandir Sahib – Siri Amritsar Sahib. A lot of sangat used to do sewa in digging the sarovar and doing other kinds of sewa. Soma Arora used to sell ghunganiyaan (a kind of snack)
Read Moreਅਖੀ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਵੇਖਣਾ ਵਿਣੁ ਕੰਨਾ ਸੁਨਣਾ॥ (139)(ਅਖੀਂ-ਅਖੀਆਂ) ਗਲੀ ਭਿਸਤਿ ਨ ਜਾਈਐ ਛੁਟੈ ਸਚੁ ਕਮਾਇ॥ (141)(ਗੱਲੀਂ-ਗੱਲਾਂ ਨਾਲ) ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਸਿਫਤੀ ਕਹਣਿ ਨ ਅੰਤੁ॥ (5)(ਸਿਫਤੀਂ-ਸਿਫਤਾਂ) ਦਾਤੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਸੰਦੀਆ ਕਿਆ ਚਲੇ ਤਿਸੁ ਨਾਲਿ॥ (83)(ਦਾਤੀਂ-ਦਾਤਾਂ) ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਭਗਤੀ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਇਆ॥ (108)(ਭਗਤੀਂ-ਭਗਤਾਂ ਨੇ) ਰਾਤੀ ਰੁਤੀ ਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ॥ (7)(ਰਾਤੀਂ-ਰਾਤਾਂ, ਰੁਤੀ-ਰੁਤਾਂ, ਥਿਤੀ-ਥਿਤਾਂ) ਸਾਧ ਸੇਵਾ
Read MoreGurbani 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:
Read MoreNow that we have covered the rules for singular male nouns with an Aunkar, let us discuss the use of the Aunkar on a ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ (adjective). The same rules for nouns apply to adjectives. An adjective takes an Aunkar depending on the noun it is describing.
Read MoreSometimes a noun in Gurbani ends with a Sihari, and there are several reasons for this. Rule 1: ਸਬੰਧਕੀ ਪਦ (Preposition word)One common reason a noun may have a sihari is when it functions as a ਸਬੰਧਕੀ ਪਦ (preposition). For example, the words ਵਿਚ and ਅੰਦਰ
Read MoreAt present, within the Panth, there are many different styles of Gurbani ucharan. Even within each school of thought, there are further variations, but the two main differences center around whether laga-matras should be pronounced or not. Through the study of Gurbani viyakaran, it becomes clear
Read MoreWhen reading Gurbani, it can feel tricky to know where to put bishrams (pauses) and how to pronounce words with or without bindian (nasal sounds). To make it easier, here are 3 simple rules for verbs in Gurbani panktiyan. 1. First person = ਉ (with bindi
Read MoreThe word ਸਰਮ or ਸ੍ਰਮੁ carries many meanings in Gurbani. It originates from two different backgrounds, Sanskrit and Farsi. When derived from Farsi, it conveys meanings such as honour, shame, regret, and renunciation (Vairaag). When derived from Sanskrit, it means to get tired or to work
Read MoreIn Arabic, Allah is written as اللہ, i.e., there is no “u” sound at the end. In Gurbani, in most places, this word is written as ਅਲਹੁ or ਅਲਹ, i.e., the spellings are the same as in Arabic. In some places, it is also written as
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