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Gurbani
Guidance
Sikhing the light.
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Foreword
Gurbani Guidance is a collection of quotes from the
Guru Granth Sahib along with the English
interpretation and meaning. Its aim is to inspire,
enlighten, give daily guidance, allowing you to re-
find your path. It is by no means a replacement for
the Guru Granth sahib – it only serves as a stepping
stone towards the divine wisdom.
It is primarily aimed for those who are not fluent in
Punjabi and wish to grasp an understanding of the
meaning of the Guru Granth Sahib,
for teenagers who are searching for the guru within
and are looking to start a spiritual foundation in life,
for young mothers who are so busy and caught up in
the daily chores they do not have time to attend the
gurudwara.
Choose a page at random to receive Waheguruji’sguidance.
(Please print, laminate and cut the page in half to create a
card or simply print and fold to create a booklet)
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Sach ~ truth
ਨ ॥ Sach Milai Sachiaar Koorr N Paaeeai ||
Through Truth, one meets the True One; He is not
obtained through falsehood.
~~~~~
It is important to be truthful about ourselves. Werealise our own truth when we look within and
examine our own feelings ,thinking, reactions and
attitudes in response to a particular experience.
Truth is born of intuitive and compassionate
understanding towards ourselves and others, the
more we allow this energy to vitalise us, the more
the soul truth of our lives is manifested. Through
truth, one becomes free and meets the true
Waheguru.
Guru ~ enlightener
ਨ ਨ ॥ Gur Giaan Prachandd Balaaeiaa Agiaan
Andhhaeraa Jaae ||
The Guru has lit the brilliant light of spiritual wisdom
and the darkness of ignorance has been dispelled.
~~~~~
"Gu" signifies darkness and "Ru" denotes Light.
Together the word Guru is formed. If we are in a dark
room we won’t be able to push darkness away w ith
our hands or with our minds. We need to turn on the
light. If we open ourselves to the inner light of our
soul and acknowledge the true feelings and intentions
of our ego, all darkness will start to transmute. Thetrue Guru or teacher within is illuminated and this is
the first step to connecting with the great Waheguru.
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Dheeraj ~ patience
ਨ ਏ ॥ Breham Giaanee Kai Dhheeraj Eaek ||
The God-conscious being has a steady patience
~~~~~
When we use our haumai (ego-mind) to conduct our
lives then very often we are pushed and pulled in all
directions leaving us impatient and frustrated.
If we allow a loving patience to come through into
our lives then we realise that there is a natural flow
of energy to events and the creator will provide us
with whatever is needed at the right moment in time.
Khima ~ forgiveness
॥ Khimaa Gehee Brath Seel Santhokhan ||
To practice forgiveness is the true fast, good
conduct and contentment.
~~~~~
A powerful feeling of freedom emerges when we
open our hearts to forgiveness. When we forgive
someone we no longer hold them mentally
accountable for their past actions against us. We
blame them no longer and we free than of the
karmic attachment that tied us together. Through
Guruji’s blessing we obtain the strength to forgive.
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Gurmukh ~ one who faces the guru
ਨ ਦ ਨ ॥ Guramukheeaa Sohaaganee Thin Dhaeiaa Pee Man
Aae ||
The Gurmukhs are the happy soul-brides; their
minds are filled with kindness.
~~~~~
There are two types of people. A Gurmukh, who isa follower of the Guru’s ways and a manmukh who
is a follower of the ego-mind.
The Gurmukh learns from the heart’s intuitive
wisdom and has become soul-centred. A manmukh
learns from the mind and is ego-centered. Anyone
of any caste, creed or religion can be a Gurmukh
because the real change takes place within. A trueGurmukh is a being that offers no resistance to
following gods path , to kindness or giving
unconditional love simply because he knows that
love is abundant and everyone is worthy of it.
Miharavaan /Kripa ~ compassion
ਦ ਨ ॥ Dhaeiaal Purakh Miharavaanaa ||
The Lord is merciful, kind and compassionate.
~~~~~
The lord is always merciful, kind and compassionate.He waits patiently for us to turn to him for grace. The
Lord does not judge or criticise. Only our ego-mind
(haumai) judges and criticises and prevents us from
merging with the true lord.
Overcome this fear and and be compassionate like
the Lord towards our nearest and dearest and accept
them as travellers on their individual karmic
journeys.
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Karma
ਦ ॥ Boojhai Karam S Sabadh Pashhaanai ||
One who understands karma, realizes the Word of
the Shabad.
~~~~~
Karma is the result of acts, deeds or even thoughts
created in the past or present. To understand your
Karma, bring your awareness into how you think,
act and feel during the day. It only through
understanding yourself from within that you can be
aware of the quality of karma you create.
Whatever you sow, you shall reap.
Haumai ~ ego
ਦ ॥ Hanoumai Andhar Kharrak Hai Kharrakae Kharrak
Vihaae ||
In egotism, one is assailed by fear; he passes his life
totally troubled by fear.
~~~~~
Ego arises out of the thinking mind. The thinking
mind creates fear and drama in order to be heard and
thus drowns the voice of the soul.
We can change our thinking mind - to align
ourselves with our inner Guru.
Each time we surrender the thinking mind to the
Guru, the ego experiences a death, a new light entersour heart and we become more aligned and
enlightened.
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Sangat ~ group consciousness
ਨ ਨ ॥ Saadhh sangath Man Vasai Saach Har Kaa Naao ||
In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, the
True Name of the Lord comes to dwell in the mind.
~~~~~
A single person is limited in what he/she can create.
When one or more person sits in the presence of thedivine Waheguru, a shift in consciousness occurs.
When Waheguruji is remembered within a saadhh
sangat, every being sheds their ego and all merge
together as one in unity to celebrate the presence of
the divine. The result is the creation of an
atmosphere of oneness which uplifts the spirits of all
those involved.
Simran ~ meditative in god/rememberence
॥ This Gur Ko Simaro Saas Saas ||
I remember the Guru with each and every breath.
~~~~~
Simran means to remember the Waheguru which
already exists within us.
It also means to be in mediation or communion with
god in each and every thought, action, task, and
word.
When one pours the energy of Waheguruji into each
thought, action, task and word the rewards are truly
amazing! The result is kindness, compassion,
patience, serenity, joy and love.
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Man ~ Mind
ਦ ਨ ॥ Gur Parasaadhee Man Jinai Har Saethee Liv Laae ||
Those who conquer their own mind, by Guru's
Grace, lovingly focus their attention on the Lord.
~~~~~
A busy cluttered mind is a sick one and a clear, still
mind is a divine one.
The mind is the only obstacle between a person and
their soul. The mind is constantly busy, thinking,
scheming, planning, worrying, fearing and creating
ego dramas. The mind distorts reality , creates fears
and creates a psychological barrier stopping you
from living your life from your soul perspective.
If for a moment, you surrender the mind and bring
your attention towards the Guru’s presence, you
will then realise that you are not your mind. You are
more than that. You are a soul and a droplet from
the vast ocean of god waiting to be reunited.
Nindhaa ~ gossip
ਨ ਦ ਨ ਨ ਭ ਭ ॥ Par Nindhaa Mukh Thae Nehee Shhoottee Nifal
Bhee Sabh Saevaa ||
Your mouth has not stopped slandering and
gossiping about others. Your service is useless and
fruitless
~~~~~
When one gossips about another, it is usually tomake themselves feel better, more supreme and to
cause ill-intent. Gossiping creates poor quality
karma which defeats the purpose of selfless service
and love to Waheguru.
The alternative to gossip is to have empathy and
compassion and to understand that it is precisely
these qualities we would wish to receive from othersif we ever found ourselves in a similar situation.
Whatever we send out to the universe, we receive in
return.
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Khanda
The Khanda symbolises oneness with god.
On the left is the sword of Piri, representing Bhagtior Devotion.
On the right is the sword representing Miri which is
also Shakti or Power.
In the centre is the Khanda which represents Gian or
Wisdom.
Surrounding the Khanda is a circle whichsymbolizes oneness with god.
~~~~~
To strengthen Bhagti or Piri one should practice
divine devotion/ love or selfless seva .
To strengthen Shakti or Miri one should practice
divine power or courage and selfless leadership.
To strengthen Gian or Wisdom one should practice
divine understanding, Simran or the Gurbani.
Integrating the three qualities in life the brings
about acceptance, union and oneness with god.
Kaaj ~ Purpose
ਨ ਭ ਨ ਨ ॥ Kavan Kaaj Sirajae Jag Bheethar Janam Kavan Fal
Paaeiaa ||
For what purpose were you created and brought into
the world? What rewards have you received in this
life?
~~~~~
We are spiritual beings on a human journey. The
purpose or goal of life is Spiritual Realization
through physical existence. .
The purpose of your soul's evolution on earth is to
grow in self-mastery, balance your karma,
consciously create and spread good karma, become
one with your internal Guru, and fulfil your unique
divine plan (dharma) so that you can attain moksha,
your ultimate liberation through union with god.
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Gian ~ Wisdom
ਨ ਦ ਨ ॥ Gur Maeraa Giaan Gur Ridhai Dhhiaan ||
The Guru is my spiritual wisdom, the Guru is the
meditation within my heart.
~~~~~
Wisdom emerges in the heart that has opened itself.We transform attachments and doubts into the
certainty that we have all we need to know when we
tune into our soul.
It is possible to have plenty of knowledge and no
wisdom. Wisdom is knowledge applied - and is a
pure quality that comes from Waheguruji, inspiring
loving attitudes, uniting and empowering people and
creating abundance moment by moment.
Anthar ~ infinite
ਨ ॥ So Anthar So Baahar Ananth ||
The Infinite Lord is inside, and outside as well.
~~~~~
Waheguruji is infinite. The rational mind is finite.
The rational mind cannot perceive what is beyond the
five senses, it only serves the ego.
By creating a quiet space through stillness and peace
- listen to yourself. Tap into your intuition or “ inner
tuition” and you can meet with your true Guru. Your
soul speaks in soft whispers whereas the ego usually
shouts to be heard. By facing your divine
consciousness you will realise that all the answers toyour problems exist within you.
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Seethal ~ Serenity
ਭ
॥੧॥
Seethal Saanth Sehaj Sukh Paaeiaa Thaadt Paaee
Prabh Aapae Jeeo ||1||
Serene tranquility and peaceful ease have come;
God Himself has brought a deep and profound
peace.
~~~~~
Serenity comes from the soul. It is the steady centre
that nourishes us and helps us to understand that the
good and the bad moments of life do not last and
that they are part of our spiritual growth. The
quicker we recognise the lessons we need to learn,
or the choices we need to make during a particular
experience, the more peace we accumulate within
our lives.
Serenity is knowing peace in the middle of chaos.
Kirpan
ਨ ॥ ਦ ਭ ਭ ॥
Gur Thae Giaan Paaeiaa Ath Kharrag Karaaraa ||
Dhoojaa Bhram Garr Kattiaa Mohu Lobh
Ahankaaraa ||
From the Guru, I have obtained the supremely
powerful sword of spiritual wisdom. I have cut down the fortress of duality and doubt,
attachment, greed and egotism.
~~~~~ The Kirpan is religious symbol of spirituality and the
constant struggle of good and morality over the
forces of evil and injustice, both on an individual as
well as social level.
At an inner level the kirpan is a reminder that wehave the power to cut away the egotism and cords of
attachment that reside within us and to replace them
with loving spiritual ties that allow Waheguruji’s
divine energy to flow freely and abundantly.
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Akalapath ~ Free from desire/attachment
ਦ ਨ
॥ Akalapath Mudhraa Gur Giaan Beechaareealae
Ghatt Ghatt Saachaa Sarab Jeeaa ||
Consider freedom from desire to be the ear-rings of
the Guru's spiritual wisdom. The True Lord, the
Soul of all, dwells within each and every heart.
~~~~~
A great freedom is felt when we release the tension
created by the lower consciousness that traps us in
attachments of power over other people, money and
sensation. When we simply allow the guidance of
Waheguru to direct our lives, we understand the
freedom of being constructive, positive, and
empowering others, accepting people and situationsas they are in the here and now, free from the side
effects of negative and judgemental reactions.
Dhharam ~ Courge
ਨ ਨ
॥ Dhheeraj Dhharam Guramath Har Paaeiaa Nith Har
Naamai Har Sio Chith Laavai ||
Through the Guru's Teachings, I have obtained
courage, faith and the Lord. He keeps my mind
focused continually on the Lord, and the Name of
the Lord.
~~~~~
Courage is an action that springs from the heart. All
action inspired by a centre of true love brings with
itself security and firmness that cannot be disturbed.
Divine courage is dependent on the use of divine
power to bring about progress and higher
understanding for all concerned. Divine power is
never over someone or something. It is a power
shared with all involved. The best spiritual warriors
always strive for a win/win outcome bringing about
peace and harmony. To be courageous is to know that
fear offers no resistance to love.
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Gumaan ~ pride
ਨ ਨ ਨ ॥੧॥ Jhoothaa Laahi Gumaan Man Than Arap Dhhar ||1||
Lay aside your false pride, and dedicate your mind
and body to Him
~~~~~
An proud person can be boostful, overbearing,
arrogant and judgemental. There is an element of
rigidity in their thinking and behaviour and they
often lack flexibility and leniency.
The opposite of pride is humility.
Humility is when we bow down to Waheguruji and
accept that our pride does not serve the path we take.
Humility then becomes divine respect … respect for being a servant of the divine light.
Gumaan ~ pride
ਨ ਨ ਨ ॥੧॥ Jhoothaa Laahi Gumaan Man Than Arap Dhhar ||1||
Lay aside your false pride, and dedicate your mind
and body to Him
~~~~~
An egoistical proud person can be boostful,
overbearing, arrogant and judgemental. There is an
element of rigidity in their thinking and behaviour
and they often lack flexibility and leniency.
The opposite of pride is humility.
Humility is when we bow down to Waheguruji and
accept that our pride does not serve the path we
take.
Humility then becomes divine respect … respect for
being a servant of the divine light.
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Moorakh ~ Stubborn
ਨ ਨ ॥ Binasiou Man Kaa Moorakh Dteethaa ||
The stubborn foolishness of my mind is gone.
~~~~~
The mind is stubborn and resists change.
When we are in tune with Waheguru, we get the
inspiration that will help us to change and not to
harden or crystallize ourselves in relation to our
thoughts, concepts, habit patterns or conditionings.
The alternative to stubbornness is flexibility.
When we are able to follow the flow of our soul in
the daily affairs of our lives with flexibility wecreate an openness for Waheguruji to come within
us and to come and make our burden light.
Thaath ~ jealousy
ਦ ਦ ਦ ਨ ਭ ॥ Jis Andhar Thaath Paraaee Hovai This Dhaa Kadhae
N Hovee Bhalaa ||
One whose heart is filled with jealousy of others,
never comes to any good.
~~~~~
Jealousy comes from a desire to have what another
person has or what another person is able to do.
A jealous person feels resentful and lacking in some
way and usually plans to pull down the other person
down so that they feel more superior. This is usually
accompanied by ill speaking, badmouthing, gossiping
and backbiting.
The opposite of jealousy is love, compassion and
acceptance. To be in acceptance of another is to hold
a place of compassion and allow the other person to
just be . With Waheguruji’s grace we can accept
ourselves and be tolerant of others.
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Gur veechar ~ meditative reflection ਨਭ ਨ ॥ Eis Jug Mehi Nirabho Har Naam Hai Paaeeai Gur
Veechaar ||
In this age, the Lord's Name is fearless; it is
obtained by meditative reflection upon the Guru.
~~~~~
We can very easily get caught up in the fast pace of
life while we lead our daily lives and before we
know, we have forgotten our soul purpose and our
connection with our Guru.
It is necessary to take “time-out” for reflecting on
our thoughts, feelings and actions. By doing this we
can recognise if we operate from our ego or our
soul.
Through meditative reflection upon the Guru one is
reminded of the soul’s purpose.
Ekta ~ Unity
ਭ ॥ Guramukh Jaath Path Sabh Aapae ||
To the Gurmukh, the Lord Himself is social class,
status and all honor.
~~~~~
A Gurmukh knows no caste or race distinction.
In our heart and soul we know a feeling of perfect
union that inspires compassion and empathy towards
all beings. When two or more people are united in the
name of love and truth, there is an overflowing of
spiritual energies. The power of union removes
barriers, dissolves indifferences and creates a oneness
with god amongst all those involved.
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Veechar ~ thought
ਨਨ ॥
Naanak Saach Kehai Veechaar ||
Nanak chants the true thought.
~~~~~
The mind is always busy in monkey chatter creating
thoughts.
Ego based thoughts come from the mind and are
tinged with emotion, desire and adrenalin ( which
creates a mental anger causing the person to
constantly roll over the thoughts in their mind).
Divine thoughts come from Waheguruji and are
loving, joyful, compassionate, inspirational and
accepting of others. Divine thoughts turned into
good deeds are for the betterment of everybody,
empowering and helping others to realise their true potential.
Chinth ~ Worry
ਨ ॥ Naa Kar Chinth Chinthaa Hai Karathae ||
Don't worry - let the Creator take care of it.
~~~~~~
Worry is a deep rooted fear of the unknown. Anyone
who worries excessively has a somewhat lack of trust
in the future and believes in the worst possibleoutcome.
With worry your mind is constantly in the future, it
is difficult to be present. You lose the capacity to
experience life in the here and now. With worry you
create a psychological barrier which uses up time
and energy . The solution to worry is to bring your
attention to your blessings in the present moment.
Have faith in Waheguruji – whatever the outcome is,
it will be for the highest good – as the outcome will
present an opportunity to broaden your understanding
of yourself, your mindset and your personality.
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Moh ~ attachment
॥ Baajh Guroo Hai Mohu Gubaaraa ||
Without the Guru, there is only the darkness of
attachment.
~~~~~
Attachment arises from fear. One can have
attachment to money , work , social status, religion,
power, husband, wife, children or parents. The
opposite is detachment.
To to be detached does not mean running away from
life, family, society, one’s duty and responsibility, or
being less sensitive or loving, etc. A truly detached
person does not neglect any of this; but rather
selflessly loves and serves the Divine in them and
expands that love and service to all other beingswithout any sense of bondage or
emotional attachment.
Lobh ~ greed
ਭ ਨ ॥ Lab Lobh Parajaaleeai Naam Milai Aadhhaar ||
Burn away all my greed, and give me the Support of
the Naam, the Name of the Lord.
~~~~~
Greed is the excessive desire to have.
The desire can be for wealth, power, food, social
status, love or even knowledge.
Greed comes from the fear and insecurity that the
universe will not adequately provide for us or that
whatever we have gained will one day be taken
away from us.
When we connect with the divine Waheguru wecome to realise that through courage, faith and trust
the universe will spiritually fulfil and nourish and
sustain us.
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Niaao ~ Justice
ਦ ਦ ਨ ॥
Thaerai Ghar Sadhaa Sadhaa Hai Niaao ||
Within Your Home, there is justice, forever and
ever.
~~~~~
Justice means freedom, equal opportunities, balance,
fairness, and harmony for all.
We must also remember to exercise justice towards
others in family , work and community , avoiding
discrimination, unfairness and favouritism.
Divine justice is a knowing that Waheguruji will
take care of wronged affairs for everyone fairly and
equally one way or another.
The universe automatically seeks to restore balance by bringing people together.
Maya
ਨ ਭ ॥ Anik Bhaath Maaeiaa Kae Haeth ||
The many forms of attachment to Maya shall surely
pass away
~~~~~
The sense of one's existence separate from the
divine essence Waheguru is Maya.
Anything which takes us away from our soul path or
divine consciousness becomes Maya. Eg if too
much wealth takes us away from god, then the
wealth becomes the maya. If too much thinking
takes us away from god, then the thinking mind
becomes the maya. Maya can also be greed, anger,
attachment and even conditioning of the mind to
think in a particular way.
Maya is created as a result of separateness –
dissolve the separateness and unite yourself with
Waheguruji in your daily life.
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Vaesaahi ~ Faith
ਨਨ ॥
Kahu Naanak Gur Kai Vaesaahi ||
Says Nanak, place your faith in the Guru.
~~~~~
Faith is a powerful quality that moves mountains.
Having faith is knowing that all is unfolding in
divine order according to your highest good. Faith is
defined as perfect knowing and believing that
nothing will stand in your way on the divine path. It
is a belief that as you follow Guruji’s guidance all
unfolds in divine order. Faith opens doors which
fear and ego attempt to keep closed.
Place your faith in the great Waheguru.
Dhanvadh ~ Gratitude
ਨ ਨ ॥ Manamukh Loon Haaraam Kiaa N Jaaniaa ||
The manmukhs are false to their own selves; they
feel no gratitude for what they have been given.
~~~~~
All too often we get caught up in the daily affairs of
life and forget to thank the great Lord for giving to us
and guiding us.
Waheguruji’s guidance is to count your blessings.
When you say thank-you to the universe from your
heart, it bestows more on you for gratitude is the key
to opening the doors to universal abundance.
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Avakhadhh ~ humbleness
ਨ
ਨ
ਨ
॥
Naam Avakhadhh Jin Jan Thaerai Paaeiaa ||
Your humble servant, who obtains the Medicine of
the Naam.
~~~~~
A humble person does not display egoistical pride.
Humility resides in the heart of those who have let
go of their egoic mind and given their power to their
own soul.
A humble person allows the inner Guruji to inspire
and conduct their life. There is a knowingness that
whatever experiences that life presents will be in
service to the divine.
Rajaa ~ Surrender
ਨ ਨ ॥
Man Maerae Gur Kee Mann Lai Rajaae ||
O my mind, surrender to the Guru's Will.
~~~~~
The thinking mind can sometimes make life very
hectic, confusing, pushing and pulling you in all
directions leaving you physically and mentally
exhausted.
Find a quiet place and ask Waheguruji to dissolve
all resistances of your inner ego (the inner conflict
and struggle, the rigid mindsets and habits) so that
your life may be flooded with truth and joy.
When you surrender to the guidance of your soul, all
the energy that you have been using in resistance
becomes available to you. Vitality, inner peace,harmony and love are your spiritual rewards.
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Saaj ~ Share
ਭ ਦਨ ਨ ਦ ॥ Sabhae Saajheevaal Sadhaaein Thoon Kisai N
Dhisehi Baaharaa Jeeo ||
All share in Your Grace; none are beyond You.
~~~~~
All share in the grace of Waheguruji.
Sharing is a beautiful moment. To give and receive
becomes the most divine communication between
two or more beings. Sharing and cooperation are
both healing for isolation. It is impossible to remain
isolated form Waheguruji when we share our talents,
abilities and work together towards a common goal.
Bharosaa ~ Trust
ਭ ॥ Ab Kahu Raam Bharosaa Thoraa ||
If I say now that my trust is in You alone, Lord. ~~~~~
When we trust our inner soul’s potential, we never
waste energy. Whenever we are motivated by the
deepest truth within ourselves and not by others
expectations we will be giving the living example of
trust.
The more we allow the light of Waheguruji to flow
through us, the stronger the foundations of trust will
be to support our actions in life.
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Perfection
ਭ ॥ This Bhee Khalaasee Hoee Sagal Sidhh ||
One obtains release, and attains total perfection.
~~~~~
At the level of the ego, a perfectionist comes from
the thinking mind and strives to have everything
immaculate, in the correct order and is has a element
of control in their personality.
At the divine level, one who has obtained moksha
(liberation from the egoic mind) attains total
perfection for he or she has let go of control and
knows that everything is exactly as it should be –
divinely perfect.
Shenshakti ~ Tolerance
ਨ ॥ Binasae Krodhh Khimaa Gehi Lee ||
Anger has been dispelled, and I have grasped hold
of tolerance.
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Tolerance means having a fair, objective, and a permissive attitude toward those whose opinions,
differ from one’s own.
Lack of tolerance comes from frustration, impatience
and anger and an inability to lovingly accept and
respect another person’s point. This is because ego
takes hold of the thinking mind and judges.
When we are tolerant of others we know that he or she are on their own karmic journey.
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Abundance
ਨ ਭ ॥
Har Kaa Naam Dhhiaae Kai Hohu Hariaa Bhaaee ||
Meditate on the Lord's Name, and blossom forth in
green abundance.
~~~~~
We spend a lot of time praying for an abundance of health, wealth, success and happiness.
To lovingly accept people and situations, knowing
that here and now all is here in the right place and
right time is to be aware of abundance.
Abundance is not a great quantity of things, but the
awareness of “quality” of things within we all have.
True abundance is found within and is a measure of
the spiritual light one radiates.
Jog ~ worthy
ਨ
ਨ
॥
Naam Araadhhan Hoaa Jog ||
I have become worthy of worshipping the Naam in
adoration.
~~~~~
Everyone is worthy of Waheguruji’s grace.
Being worthy bestows a sense of confidence ,
expectation of success and the ability to be
compassionate towards others.
When you value your soul purpose, you become open
and friendly, slow to take offence, quick to forgive
and make others feel comfortable in your presence.
At a divine level, everyone from all cast and creed
are worthy of Waheguruji.
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Balance
ਨ ਨ ॥ Man Rae Nij Ghar Vaasaa Hoe ||
O mind, dwell in the balanced state of your own
inner being.
~~~~~
When our soul has conquered our ego there is no
struggle in life and there is a flow of balanced
energies through our bodies, feelings and thoughts.
The mind-body connection is strengthened and we
are physically , emotionally and mentally strong.
Through this feeling of inner balance we free
ourselves from the minds limitations and allow our
inner Guru to take charge of our lives.
Aagiaakaar ~ Obedience
॥ Thaakur Kaa Saevak Aagiaakaaree ||
The servant is obedient to his Lord and Master.
~~~~~
The only true obedience is to our soul. From that
dimension within our own being come all signals,guidance, and intuition to be obeyed.
Our soul is like our spiritual parent - and knows
what is best for us. When we obey in that way with
all our attention, we are serving the great
Waheguruji.
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Seva ~ Selfless Service
ਭ ॥ Kar Saevaa Bhaj Har Har Guramath ||
Do seva - selfless service; follow the Guru's
Teachings, and vibrate the Lord's Name, Har, Har.
~~~~~
Seva is a practical, humble service to Wahegurujiwhich opens the heart .
When one focuses too much on intellectual activities
or is accumulating too much knowledge, the mind
becomes overused in preference to the heart.
Seva takes the focus away from the thinking mind
and into practical service.
Selfless seva has no afterthoughts of criticism,
judgement or resentment.
Bharosaa ~ Trust
ਭ ॥ Ab Kahu Raam Bharosaa Thoraa ||
If I say now that my trust is in You alone, Lord.
~~~~~
We are connected to Waheguruji, we trust our inner
potential, we never waste energy. Whenever we are
motivated by the deepest truth within ourselves and
not by others expectations we will be giving a living
example of trust.
The more we allow the light of our soul to flow
through us, the stronger the foundations of trust will
be to support our actions in life.
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Ardas ~ Prayer
ਨ ਨ ॥ Karo Binanthee Maan Thiaago ||
I offer my prayers-I have forsaken my pride.
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To pray means to ask God for something with
intense yearning. Through a prayer a one surrenders the ego mind,
expresses his helplessness and endows all control to
Waheguru. Giving up control means that we
acknowledge that God is helping us and getting the
task done. We trust that Waheguru will bring forth
helpers and messengers to alleviate our pains and
worries.
To pray means to “let go and let god”.
Sunder ~ Beauty
ਨ ॥ Nav Khandd Prithhamee Saaj Har Rang Savaariaa ||
Creating the world of the nine regions, O Lord, You
have embellished it with beauty.
~~~~~
Waheguru has created a beautiful universe. All
nature is beautiful and through its order and rhythm
we know the truth of its laws. To feel the rhythm, to
notice the sacred order in our lives is to see the
beauty in a grain of sand or behind a challenging
experience.
Inner beauty is found within ourselves. When we
truly accept ourselves for who we are, or what we can
create, and where we are in life then we will sensethe beauty of our soul.