ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਤਰੇ ਮੁਨਿ ਕੇਤੇ ਇੰਦ੍ਰਾਦਿਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿ ਤਰੇ ॥ਸਨਕ ਸਨੰਦਨ ਤਪਸੀ ਜਨ ਕੇਤੇ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਰੇ ॥੧॥ਭਵਜਲੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਕਿਉ ਤਰੀਐ ॥ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਜਗੁ ਰੋਗਿ ਬਿਆਪਿਆ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਡੁਬਿ ਡੁਬਿ ਮਰੀਐ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥Guru Granth Sahib Ji: Ang 1125 These verses prove that the liberation of all kinds of beings is only possible through
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Read MoreDelivering Katha (a religious sermon) before the Sangat is an act of Parchaar, the propagation of Gurmat. This seva carries the responsibility of spiritually guiding the Sangat and embodying Gurmat through one’s own life. Therefore, this seva can only be rightly performed by a rehatvaan Amritdhari
Read MoreThe 52 Hukams (52 Commandments) are a set of guidelines given by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to the Sikh community. These instructions outline how Sikhs should live their lives, practice their faith, and serve society. They are a blend of spiritual, ethical, and practical guidance,
Read MoreMaha Mantar: ਮਹਾ ਮੰਤ੍ਰੁ ਗੁਰ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਬਸਿਓ ਅਚਰਜ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੁਨਿਓ ਰੀ ॥੩॥Beej Mantar: ਬੀਜ ਮੰਤ੍ਰੁ ਸਰਬ ਕੋ ਗਿਆਨੁ ॥Mool Mantar: ਮੂਲ ਮੰਤ੍ਰੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਸਾਇਣੁ ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੫॥ There is one primal and top Mantar which is referenced in Gurbani, that being the gupt
Read MoreGurbani is very clear when it comes to the consumption of alcohol. It is never permissible under any conditions. In fact, Gurbani states that even if alcohol is prepared using holy water, it remains impure, and Gursikhs should not drink it. ਸੁਰਸਰੀ ਸਲਲ ਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਰੁਨੀ ਰੇ
Read MoreIn recent times, some individuals have argued that it is incorrect to refer to Guru Sahib as “Guru Nanak Dev Ji,” suggesting that the addition of “Dev” was a distortion influenced by Hindus to claim Guru Nanak Sahib Ji as part of Hinduism. Instead, they advocate
Read MoreFirst of all, a Gursikh who is seeking Vaheguru and stays focused on Naam Abhyaas, is not likely to get harmed by evil spirits like Bhoot, Pret, etc., nor is he likely to even encounter one. Just as someone in the protection of a lion would
Read MoreMany people quote the following Pankiti to Jatha Gursikhs and advise them to go slow when doing Naam Abhyaas or to not chant Naam loudly: ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਬਿਲੋਵਨਾ ਬਿਲੋਵਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈ॥ ਸਹਜਿ ਬਿਲੋਵਹੁ ਜੈਸੇ ਤਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ॥ They say that Naam should be chanted with love
Read MoreSahibzada Jujhar Singh asking Guru Gobind Singh Ji for permission to fight in battle from the Fort of Chamkaur THE SIEGE OF SIRI ANANDPUR SAHIBThe Mughal army’s siege of Siri Anandpur Sahib had reached it’s eighth month. For eight months, Singhs fought the Mughal Imperial army
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