Category: GURBANI ARTICLES

SIDH GOST

We should not take the beginning verses of the bani “Sidh gost” as a solute to those self claimed yogis who met the Guru because as the verses are unfolded, it becomes clear what Guru Ji wants to say. This bani doesn’t express how Guru Ji solutes to anyone as he encounters the assembly of …

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Sukhmani, Raag Gauri; Part 2

For reading part -1 https://www.gursoch.com/gurmat-vichar/sukhmani-raag-gauri-reservoir-of-peace-mehla-5/ As described in the elaboration of the Sloka of Fifth Nanak quoted above, the contemplating the Creator brings eternal peace to the mind and it remains absorbed in Him in utter love. It eventually becomes one with Him. Because of that, the feelings of pains, inclinations toward vices and fearing …

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Sukhmani, Raag Gauri, Reservoir of Peace, Mehla 5

Day and night, sitting on the burning furnace of desires, we worship the Creator and pray to Him for the peace that we ourselves burn. This, the disease of our duality littered minds, remains beyond cure if we do not sincerely follow our Guru. First Nanak beautifully expresses this plight: ਐਸਾ ਜਗੁ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਜੂਆਰੀ ॥ …

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ANAND SAHIB: An Ultimate Bliss – Part 2

[Continued from the previous post] Below, Guru Ji expresses the power of His Will; as in Jap Ji it is said: nothing is in our hands including our longing to attain knowledge of Him and getting liberated (7 on SGGS). Whoever succeeds in spiritual spheres is because of His Will. He has created this world …

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The Ultimate Bliss: Anand Sahib

In  “Ram Kli Anand”, Third Nanak shares his spiritual achievement with his followers; we, his followers, will be unfortunate if we fail to grasp his precious advice. We cannot see even in the light if we keep our eyes closed. We cannot listen what is being said if our minds remain lost in our own …

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