The quest of humankind in this world is to find joy and peace. There is always something inherent in humankind that tries to find something out there which can bring…
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14.Who can know Your Glorious Virtues?
Life in this world is conducted based on some guiding principles. These principles are sometimes known as virtues. Whatever a person might believe or follow these principles will always be…
13.Nectar-sweet is the Lord’s Word
The Sanskrit word Amrit literally means “no death”, “without death” or “immortal”. It is frequently referred in the ancient religious literature of India as Nectar. It originates from the Greek…
12. Chully – A fist of Water
ਮਨ ਕੀ ਮੈਲੁ ਨ ਤਨ ਤੇ ਜਾਤਿ Life is impossible without water. Water gives life to everything in this world. It is also very important in ALL the world religions…
11. Thou know not the worth of the water, therefore thou wail Water – The Life
Water obviously plays such an important role in our day-to-days life. It fertilizes agriculture and produces life and food and is the source of livelihood of the people; but at…
10. The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani
Listening is not only an art but also a gift from God. Listening also could be said in other words that is hearing the words of someone. People pay attention…
9. Naad and Anahad Naad Awareness of the Shabad Dhuni
ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਧੁਨਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜਾਗੀ The thought of Anahad naad (unstruck sound) is found in most of the religions today. Shri Guru Granth Sahib speaks about naad (shabad, raag, dhuni)…
8. Maya, the Enticer The Doctrine of Delusion (Maya)
“ਮਾਇਆ ਮਮਤਾ ਮੋਹਣੀ” “0, My Merchant friend, in the Third watch (youthful beauty) of Night, your mind is fixed on beauty and riches. You remember not the Lord’s Name, through…
7. The understanding of Ego is the door to salvation The Egoism (Haumai)
“ਮਾਇਆ ਮਮਤਾ ਮੋਹਣੀ” The term Haumai is frequently used for those who have not reached the state of Gurumukha (Jiwan-mukta) or liberated one. In Sikhism ego is treated as vice…
6. “In this Kali Yuga, no one is interested in good Karma” Good Works, Transmigration and God’s Will
“ਇਸੁ ਕਲਿਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ” The doctrine of Karma (works) is closely related with the theory of rebirth and transmigration (Samsara-Chakra). “Coming and going” (Avagaman) is the most…