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
Read MoreIt 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
Read MoreWhile 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
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 MoreDib 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
Read MoreAlways respect your wife’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 don’t need a reason. Your smile can make her
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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