In today’s world, makeup is a big part of beauty standards, influenced by media and businesses. But in Sikhi, the human body is seen as a gift from Guru Sahib Ji, given to us to do bhagti (devotion) and reach mukti (liberation). This article looks at
Read MoreSometimes we have some new students who are just beginning to learn Gurmukhi and are in the Oora Aira class asking us this question. In the west we have been very late in teaching Gurmukhi to our Bachay. We see that most students who come from
Read MoreIn Gurbani writing, a specific rule is followed where a word ending with ਕੰਨਾ is often used for addressing someone. Pronouncing such addressed words with a ਬਿੰਦੀ is considered incorrect. To maintain proper recitation, an exclamation mark (!) should be used after the addressed word to give
Read MoreIn Gurbani, the word “Naam” appears in different forms, and each form has a slightly different meaning based on how it is written. This article primarily focuses on ਨਾਮੁ, ਨਾਮ, and ਨਾਮਿ. Other variations of Naam in Gurbani include: ਨਾਮੈ, ਨਾਮੇ, ਨਾਮੋ, ਨਾਮਹਿ. These small differences in
Read MoreIn Gurbani, some nouns that normally do not end with a kanna (ਾ) may appear with one for poetic, rhyming, or meter reasons. The pronunciation of such nouns, particularly whether they should be pronounced with or without a nasal sound, follows specific rules. It requires an understanding of Sambandhak. so,
Read MoreThe words ਜਾ and ਤਾ are often mispronounced due to a lack of understanding of Gurbani Viyakaran (grammar). Some Gursikhs always pronounce them without a nasal sound on Kanna, while others always pronounce them with a nasal sound. However, the correct pronunciation depends on the context in which these words are used. The Rule of
Read MoreThe Sandhi rule dictates that when the first letter of a word is written as a prefix, it should be pronounced with a slight pause before merging with the remaining letters. Similarly, if a letter at the end of a word is written as a suffix,
Read MoreBelow is a humble translation from extracts of Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh jee’s book – Gurmat Naam Abhyaas Kamaayee. It’s taken from pages 49-51 or so (edition 1999). Here Bhai Sahib is explaining that even if Naam abhyaas is done for a worldly reason in the
Read Moreਉਦਿਆਨ ਬਸਨੰ ਸੰਸਾਰੰ ਸਨਬੰਧੀ ਸ੍ਵਾਨ ਸਿਆਲ ਖਰਹ ॥ ਬਿਖਮ ਸਥਾਨ ਮਨ ਮੋਹ ਮਦਿਰੰ ਮਹਾਂ ਅਸਾਧ ਪੰਚ ਤਸਕਰਹ ॥ ਹੀਤ ਮੋਹ ਭੈ ਭਰਮ ਭ੍ਰਮਣੰ ਅਹੰ ਫਾਂਸ ਤੀਖੵਣ ਕਠਿਨਹ ॥ ਪਾਵਕ ਤੋਅ ਅਸਾਧ ਘੋਰੰ ਅਗਮ ਤੀਰ ਨਹ ਲੰਘਨਹ ॥ ਭਜੁ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਗੋੁਪਾਲ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਚਰਣ ਸਰਣ ਉਧਰਣ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ
Read MoreBelow is a translation of a small extract from Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji’s writing that sheds light on Naam Abhyaas: The rasna (tongue) of Punj Pyare with Naam Kamaayee (one’s who have earnings of Naam) is the rasna of Guru Sahib. Hearing the Naam Gurmantra
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