Category: GURBANI ARTICLES

A Seeker’s Readiness And Eagerness

I have met my many Sikh brothers and sisters who are very eager to discuss about Akalpurakh or the Gurus, but I have never felt a glowing urge to envision Him in any of them. They are more into discussing how they are right and others are wrong. They tell me how we should preach …

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The Mundane Affairs And The Reality Of The Spiritual Realm

Today – a time of reason – is overtaken by fears that have triggered superstitious beliefs; today, more people are practicing nonsensical rites than ever. It  appears that people are in fear and they are trying to please any entity having a reputation of ‘hearsay miracles”” without using their brains. First Nanak, the founder of a way of …

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As The Divine Knowledge Dawns In

Bhagat Ramanand

In Sri Guru Granth Sahib, it is very clearly stated that one who realizes the true Guru’s teachings also realizes Akalpurakh, the Creator of everything what is seen or beyond. Following the Guru truly leads to that state of mind where the Creator is seen all over, and then limited and narrow thoughts are replaced …

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Praising Inexpressible Almighty!

The path that leads to Akalpurakh is said to be difficult because our own conceit and conceptions tainted with Maya-influences, do not align with this path, Guru Guidance starts with eliminating “self-conceit” to follow this path. The following Guru Shabada, “ Tu Sultaan..” describes His Infinity that is inexpressible; a few words that can define …

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Concept Of Ekkankaar In Japji Sahib

If someone is only interested in playing with the words, I doubt, he or she will ever address in serious way the message Guru Nanak wants to convey in JapJi (through out Sri Guru Granth Sahib), Sri Guru Granth Sahib is not a story of enlightened ones or rules and laws of this faith to …

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