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In spite of doing Simran, Path, Sewa, Gurbani, kirtan, etc., why do people always feel unhappy?
Gurbani needs to be comprehended at a deeper level only then the state of bliss can be felt. Gurbani teaches us contentment. Gurbani broadens our viewpoint and let us see our blessings in disguise. Gurbani makes us accept sadness and happiness alike as both are a part of the Hukam ( laws of nature).Read more
Gurbani needs to be comprehended at a deeper level only then the state of bliss can be felt. Gurbani teaches us contentment. Gurbani broadens our viewpoint and let us see our blessings in disguise. Gurbani makes us accept sadness and happiness alike as both are a part of the Hukam ( laws of nature). If Gurbani is recited as a ritual then the state of sukh dukh is mann ki birtha tujh hi aage sare, cannot be achieved.
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Start focusing on the virtues of the creator and strive hard to realize the Supreme Self in yourself, there will be no room for negativity in your life.
Start focusing on the virtues of the creator and strive hard to realize the Supreme Self in yourself, there will be no room for negativity in your life.
See lessI just want to wish happy gurupurab to everyone
Felicitations to all on the Parkash Utsav of our 4th Guru Patshah.
Felicitations to all on the Parkash Utsav of our 4th Guru Patshah.
See lessWhat are views on other religions in Sikhi?
Sikhism respects all religions. Sikhi believes in humanity and considers all humans equal. ਅਵਲਿ ਅਲਹ ਨੂਰੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕੇ ਸਭ ਬੰਦੇ ॥ ਏਕ ਨੂਰ ਤੇ ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਉਪਜਿਆ ਕਉਨ ਭਲੇ ਕੋ ਮੰਦੇ ॥੧॥ Sikhi also believes that we are all the progeny (children) of the same creator. ਏਕੁ ਪਿਤਾ ਏਕਸ ਕੇ ਹਮ ਬਾਰਿਕ Guru Gobind Singh JiRead more
Sikhism respects all religions. Sikhi believes in humanity and considers all humans equal.
ਅਵਲਿ ਅਲਹ ਨੂਰੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕੇ ਸਭ ਬੰਦੇ ॥
ਏਕ ਨੂਰ ਤੇ ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਉਪਜਿਆ ਕਉਨ ਭਲੇ ਕੋ ਮੰਦੇ ॥੧॥
Sikhi also believes that we are all the progeny (children) of the same creator.
ਏਕੁ ਪਿਤਾ ਏਕਸ ਕੇ ਹਮ ਬਾਰਿਕ
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, our 10th Guru Sahib emphasized on
“Manas ki Jaat sabhe eke pehchanbo”
Recognize the whole human race as One.
Our 9th Guru Sahib, Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji sacrificed his life to save other religions. He is called Shrist ki Chadar.
Sikhism believes in the oneness of the whole universe.
See lessCan you summarise what sikhism is about in a short paragraph?
Sikhism is a way of life taught to a disciple ( Sikh) by the Shabad Guru ( bani enshrined in the holy scripture Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) . A Sikh is a lifelong learner who is learning to elevate the mind to the level to recognize the supreme self in himself or herself. Shabad Guru teaches a Sikh tRead more
Sikhism is a way of life taught to a disciple ( Sikh) by the Shabad Guru ( bani enshrined in the holy scripture Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) . A Sikh is a lifelong learner who is learning to elevate the mind to the level to recognize the supreme self in himself or herself. Shabad Guru teaches a Sikh that the creator is in every entity in this universe and there is an eternal relationship with the creator that is inherent in us.
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Yes, Bani of SGGS Ji is a cure for every illness as bani gives peace to our disturbed mind and helps us in understanding the Hukam of Almighty ਜਿਨੑੀ ਪਛਾਤਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਤਿਨੑ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਰੋਵਣਾ ॥ Those who recognize the Lord’s Command never weep. Bani also helps us in staying in Hukam, attaining virtues, and takesRead more
Yes, Bani of SGGS Ji is a cure for every illness as bani gives peace to our disturbed mind and helps us in understanding the Hukam of Almighty
ਜਿਨੑੀ ਪਛਾਤਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਤਿਨੑ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਰੋਵਣਾ ॥
Those who recognize the Lord’s Command never weep.
Bani also helps us in staying in Hukam, attaining virtues, and takes us closer to our creator.
ਸਰਬ ਰੋਗ ਕਾ ਅਉਖਦੁ ਨਾਮੁ ॥
The Naam is the panacea, the remedy to cure all ills.
ਦੁਖੁ ਦਾਰੂ ਸੁਖੁ ਰੋਗੁ ਭਇਆ ਜਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਤਾਮਿ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥
Suffering is the medicine, and pleasure the disease, because where there is pleasure, there is no desire for God.
Bani also explains happiness and sadness are both our states of mind only.
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Being born in America, i wasn’t brought up and taught punjabi. Do i need to be fluent in Punjabi to be closer to Waheguru?
No. You need to have love for the creator and the creation of the creator. Love is the divine language. With the love in the heart, you can get closer to Waheguru.Divine love is called Prema Bhakti which means loving devotion for the creator. Here is a reference from Shri Guru Granth Sahib with theRead more
No. You need to have love for the creator and the creation of the creator. Love is the divine language. With the love in the heart, you can get closer to Waheguru.Divine love is called Prema Bhakti which means loving devotion for the creator. Here is a reference from Shri Guru Granth Sahib with the meaning.
ਤੇਰਿਆ ਭਗਤਾ ਭੁਖ ਸਦ ਤੇਰੀਆ
Your devotees are forever hungry for You.
ਹਰਿ ਲੋਚਾ ਪੂਰਨ ਮੇਰੀਆ
O Lord, please fulfill my desires.
ਦੇਹੁ ਦਰਸੁ ਸੁਖਦਾਤਿਆ ਮੈ ਗਲ ਵਿਚਿ ਲੈਹੁ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਜੀਉ
Grant me the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, O Giver of Peace. Please, take me into Your Embrace.
ਮਨਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਲਗੀ ਤਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਿਨਾ ਰਹਰਾਸਿ
See lessThe Gurmukhs embrace the Love of the Lord in their minds; they are continually occupied with the Lord’s Name.
Difficult times and Sikhi
Dear Kaur, I understand how you are feeling. Just think, I have to rebuild my life and I will become a Victor in my life. Do this self-talk every morning when you get up. Plan your daily routine. Connect with Shabad Guru during the day multiple times. You will feel the wisdom of Gurbani will guide yRead more
Dear Kaur,
See lessI understand how you are feeling. Just think, I have to rebuild my life and I will become a Victor in my life. Do this self-talk every morning when you get up. Plan your daily routine. Connect with Shabad Guru during the day multiple times. You will feel the wisdom of Gurbani will guide you and positivity will fill your life. You will see light in the darkness. You will feel peace and happiness coming to your life.
ਜਿਹ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਇਹੁ ਜਾਤ ਇਕੇਲਾ ॥
Upon that path where you must go all alone,
ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੰਗਿ ਹੋਤ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ॥
there, only the Lord’s Name shall go with you to sustain you.
Greeting cards
In Sikhism, we have Shabad as our Guru. On Gurpurab the cards with Gurbani quotes can certainly be exchanged.
In Sikhism, we have Shabad as our Guru. On Gurpurab the cards with Gurbani quotes can certainly be exchanged.
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Ang Sang means the creator or the higher power is in us all. We need to take our consciousness to that level so that we can realize the higher self inside us. ਜੋ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡੇ ਸੋਈ ਪਿੰਡੇ ਜੋ ਖੋਜੈ ਸੋ ਪਾਵੈ ॥ The One who pervades the Universe also dwells in the body; whoever seeks Him, finds Him there.
Ang Sang means the creator or the higher power is in us all. We need to take our consciousness to that level so that we can realize the higher self inside us.
See lessਜੋ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡੇ ਸੋਈ ਪਿੰਡੇ ਜੋ ਖੋਜੈ ਸੋ ਪਾਵੈ ॥
The One who pervades the Universe also dwells in the body; whoever seeks Him, finds Him there.