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    SAadmin got a reaction from Arsh1469 in Sant Samparda's View On Mool Mantar?   
    I just wanted to share rara sahib and hotimardan stance on mool mantar in this thread and it seems pretty interesting and unique- sants from those samparda's beleive in mool mantar is up to Gurparsad and rest is shalok but then it ask jaigaso to jap until - nanak hosi bhi sach ||. I am bit curious about this myself. My take is because to reduce intensity of mool mantar itself? What you guys think?

    Anyway, here is portion of atamik bachan divan of sant isher singh ji rara sahib talking about this- i was looking for this for long time, finally found it as i was requested multiple times to post it up on the internet some time ago on the forum.



    www.2shared.com/audio/dAAHQzgA/Sant_Maharaj_ji_view_on_mool_m.html?
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Kaur10 in Vahiguroo da Abhyaas...   
    Another way of doing taught by raj yogi siriman baba attar singh ji maharaj maustanaisahib.


    Method of Nam - Simran (Meditation) -

    Feel the presence of the Almighty within, with full faith and devotion, recite the Divine Name with the tongue in the beginning - the lips and the tongue continue gently moving up and down and slowly go on uttering 'Waheguru', 'Waheguru' at a stretch with love and attention; then by and by continue uttering 'Waheguru', 'Waheguru', gently with the tip of the tongue touching the palate and the lips remaining almost still; in the third stage with breathing - 'Wahe' should go along with the breath while inhaling and 'Guru' should emerge alongwith the breath while exhaling.

    "Bahar Bhitter Eko Janaho Eh Gur giam Batai" (684)



    By reciting the Divine Name in this way and after continuous intense meditation, the fourth stage is bestowed upon the searcher in which the Divine word and the devoted mind become one and merge.

    "Kabir Too Too Karta To Hoohaa Mujh Meh Raha Na Hoohn.

    Jab Aappa Par Ka Mit Gayaa Jat Dekhau tat Too" (1375)

    But the essential requirement of all these steps of Nam-Simran is that one should do it realizing the presence of Akal Purakh within and every where.

    "Gur Kee Murat Mun Meh Dhiaan.

    Gur Kae Shabad Mantar Mun Maan.

    Gur Kae Charan Ridae Lae Dharon.

    Gur Parbrehm Sada Namaskaro" (864)
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Kaur10 in Vahiguroo da Abhyaas...   
    I was just reading personal dairy of sant baba isher singh ji rara sahib..its called Ishwar Amolak...found out this paragraph interesting regarding Naam Simran.

    This is one of many ways explained by baba isher singh ji...I ll find more techniques and post it on this thread.

    Va Va Da Abhyaas Nabhi Ch Karo
    (Doing Simran of Va Va on Nabhi/Navel )

    Hi Hi Di Awaaz Hiradaie Ch
    (Doing Simran of hi hi on the heart)


    Gu Gu Kant ch Karo
    (Doing Simran Gu on the kant/near throat)

    And

    Ru Ru Di Awaaz Mastaak mai Ratan Kartaie Hoye Birti Kou Nirgun Atma Mein Lin Kar Duo

    (Doing Simran Ru Ru on the Mastaak/third eye)

    So its a cycle - Va ( on Nabhi) Hi(on heart) Gu (on Kant) Ru(On Mastak/third eye).

    Thats one cycle....I dont know...this cycle or stage explained in the book is the first intial stage to the simran or second last stage in simran....
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    SAadmin got a reaction from GurjantGnostic in Spiritual Journey   
    This is what i know from my expereince hearing baba ishar singh ji tapes about 9 bhaktis..there are as follows


    Sarvan Bhakti- Listen to Katha with full concentration.

    Kirtan Bhakti- Signing Hymns Of Gurbani with full concentration.

    Simran Bhakti- Doing bhakti alone.. reciting on gurmantar or vaheguroo, maala-naam jaap.. vaheguroo vahegurooo vahegurooo!!!

    Namskar Bhakti- Doin Namskar (Humbly Bow Down) to guru granth sahib ji and be inferior to everyone even animals not just gursikhs..every living being.. vahegurooo

    ARJAN Bhakti- I forgot about that one.. i gotta listen to that part again.. will let you update... morakh me.. lol :x

    Ardas- Humbly Praying to akal purkh(god) before any important task to do.

    Dasam Pab- Be Inferior And Praise Gurus as highest of the high

    Sakhaya Sakhi Pab- Love vaheguroo like from one mitr(freind) to another mitr(freind)


    Atam Nividan- Scarifice everything to vaheguroo.. its everything... basically completely surrender to vaheguroo ji....tan and mann completely scarifice to vaheguroo . thats when you get atam mukhti.
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    SAadmin got a reaction from GurjantGnostic in Spiritual Journey   
    its

    www.jargsahib.com
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Kaur10 in Spiritual Journey   
    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE
    Bhakti Yoga

    There are certain Do's and Dont's for the spiritual journey, called yam and Niyam. These are ten each in numbers as per details :

    Yam : - (X)

    1. Non-Violence :- Do not cause harm to anybody, through mind, body, intellect or speech. Pray from the core of your heart, "The glory of Name Divine is highest. Let all human beings be happy by the grace of God."

    2. Truthfulness :- Live truthful life and indulge not in hypocrisy.

    3. Theft :- Theft of body and mind is avoided. Theft of mind means when you do some bad act behind the curtain, i.e. in aloofness so as there is no witness to your act, like act of adulteration etc. To conceal other man's articles is theft of body.

    4. Brahmcharya :- Celibacy is an essential requirement for the spiritual journey. It is like fuel of the body, which must be preserved. Married persons should be faithful to each other observing moderation.

    5. Patience :-Do not feel agitated over trifles. Patience brings power- Saints must have patience in abundance.

    6. Forgiveness :- When you have the strength to harm somebody, but you forgive him and don't harm him, you are on the right path.

    7. Mercy :- Mercy is a must for meditation. Those who kill animals for palate, cannot imbibe mercy. You kill today and you will be killed tomorrow. That is the Divine law.

    8. Tender Heart :- Be of tender heart, and do not be stone-hearted or a hypocrite. Don't indulge in rebukes and slander. Always speak softly, politely and truthfully.

    9. Self-discipline :- Eat less and feel contented. Follow the dictum of the Guru :-

    "Eat moderately, sleep less, show mercy and forgiveness and love your prime possession, the real self. (Guru Gobind Singh)

    There are three kinds of food that we eat viz. pertaining to

    i) tamoguna (ii) rajasguna (iii) satoguna

    'tamas' food, includes intake of meat, fish, wine eggs etc. This food brings laziness to the man. He is likely to turn away from God and his God-consciousness is diminished. In 'rajas' is included pertaining of spicy and rich food for the sake of palate only. Heavy and rich food leads to numerous diseases.' Eat a bit less than your requirement. 'Satoguna' food includes partaking of vegetables, milk, curd, butter and cereals etc. 10. It means purity of mind, purity of body, purity of speech, purity of clothes, and purity of thought. These are ten 'yam' principles

    THE TEN NIYAM (RULES)

    1. Penances and devotion :- Yoke yourself to the service of humanity. Service is of three kinds ie. pertaining to rajas guna, tamas guna and sats guna. The service of Guru is at the top of all the Penances.

    2. Charity :- Charity is also of three types - rajas, tamas and sats charity. In tamas, one gives away something in charity under duress and in anger and at inappropriate time which may result in sin. In rajas, one distributes alms to earn glorification. While in sats guna, one gives away in all humility with a faith in the fact that everything is gift of God. This kind of generosity is rewarded.

    3. Contentment :- There cannot be full satisfaction without contentment. Unless there is contentment, the mind writhing in desire wanders in wilderness.

    4. Theistic intellect means a staunch believer in Guru's teachings.

    5. Worship :- Worship of the Guru. It should not be external and ceremonial only, but with all the mind and soul accepting Guru as embodiment of God.

    6. Faith in the shabad of Guru. If you have faith in Gurbani, you will be rewarded. If you sit quietly with closed eyes, but you don't have in Gurbani, it is of no avail. Have full faith in Gurbani.

    7. Abide by teachings of Gurbani. Mould your life accordingly. Don't go against the tenets of Gurbani.

    8. Peaceful Mind :- Let anger not disturb your mind at all, even when provoked by somebody. Keep cool and have perseverance.

    9. Nitnem :- Keep regularity in you daily prayers, meditation and recitation of Gurbani.

    10. Brahm-hom means feeding the hungry Hom implies burning of 'I' and I-am-ness, effacing ego of every type. Inviting Saints and Gursikhs for partaking food is known as Brahm-hom.

    These are two disciplines - Yam and Niyam and third is 'Asan'.

    Asan :- Find out quite place, where there is no noise, and where one can sit comfortably without any disturbance. Make a seat (asan) for meditation and use this 'asan' daily for prayers and meditation.

    Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa.
    Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Soulfinder in Puratan Rare Collections Of Pics - Budda Dal Nihang Singhs   
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Kaur10 in Silent No More: A Sikh Response To The Idle No More Movement   
    This is great quality stuff..thats what we need...the day we follow sri guru gobind singh ji message- manas ki jat sabhe eke paihcanbo and fight for basic basic human rights for all that day automatic khalsa raj will resound everywhere..!!
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    SAadmin got a reaction from dalsingh101 in Silent No More: A Sikh Response To The Idle No More Movement   
    This is great quality stuff..thats what we need...the day we follow sri guru gobind singh ji message- manas ki jat sabhe eke paihcanbo and fight for basic basic human rights for all that day automatic khalsa raj will resound everywhere..!!
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    SAadmin got a reaction from GurjantGnostic in Silent No More: A Sikh Response To The Idle No More Movement   
    This is great quality stuff..thats what we need...the day we follow sri guru gobind singh ji message- manas ki jat sabhe eke paihcanbo and fight for basic basic human rights for all that day automatic khalsa raj will resound everywhere..!!
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Kaur10 in Spiritual Journey   
    This is what i know from my expereince hearing baba ishar singh ji tapes about 9 bhaktis..there are as follows


    Sarvan Bhakti- Listen to Katha with full concentration.

    Kirtan Bhakti- Signing Hymns Of Gurbani with full concentration.

    Simran Bhakti- Doing bhakti alone.. reciting on gurmantar or vaheguroo, maala-naam jaap.. vaheguroo vahegurooo vahegurooo!!!

    Namskar Bhakti- Doin Namskar (Humbly Bow Down) to guru granth sahib ji and be inferior to everyone even animals not just gursikhs..every living being.. vahegurooo

    ARJAN Bhakti- I forgot about that one.. i gotta listen to that part again.. will let you update... morakh me.. lol :x

    Ardas- Humbly Praying to akal purkh(god) before any important task to do.

    Dasam Pab- Be Inferior And Praise Gurus as highest of the high

    Sakhaya Sakhi Pab- Love vaheguroo like from one mitr(freind) to another mitr(freind)


    Atam Nividan- Scarifice everything to vaheguroo.. its everything... basically completely surrender to vaheguroo ji....tan and mann completely scarifice to vaheguroo . thats when you get atam mukhti.
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Premi in Had 2 glasses of Shaahedi Degh Yesterday... :)   
    Bro there is one whole topic dedicated on why nihangs do cannabis on here. Here is link: http://sikhawareness.com/sikhawareness/viewtopic.php?t=2291

    I hope you next time you simply look and use search feature before gettin desparate over something that already been discussed.
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    SAadmin got a reaction from GurjantGnostic in Future Of Singh Sabha Movement?   
    Whole singh sabha thing is over-rated, whole samparda is over rated and whole sanatan thing is also over-rated. Regular sikhs who are initiated into khalsa, just need to be shown deep layers of gurmat thats all in direct experience which is profoundly liberating, resonating with all and thats all there is to it, all these sticking conceptual ism / labelling/beleif/concepts would fall away automatically. Thats' the power of Jot all in one, one in all-naam its consumes everything.
    Caution needs to be paid, as one can fall into same pitfall one is trying to avoid when it comes traditional thought vs reformist thought..it all comes down to direct self discovery, self awareness and self realization.
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    SAadmin got a reaction from singh1800 in Future Of Singh Sabha Movement?   
    Whole singh sabha thing is over-rated, whole samparda is over rated and whole sanatan thing is also over-rated. Regular sikhs who are initiated into khalsa, just need to be shown deep layers of gurmat thats all in direct experience which is profoundly liberating, resonating with all and thats all there is to it, all these sticking conceptual ism / labelling/beleif/concepts would fall away automatically. Thats' the power of Jot all in one, one in all-naam its consumes everything.
    Caution needs to be paid, as one can fall into same pitfall one is trying to avoid when it comes traditional thought vs reformist thought..it all comes down to direct self discovery, self awareness and self realization.
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    SAadmin got a reaction from dalsingh101 in Future Of Singh Sabha Movement?   
    Whole singh sabha thing is over-rated, whole samparda is over rated and whole sanatan thing is also over-rated. Regular sikhs who are initiated into khalsa, just need to be shown deep layers of gurmat thats all in direct experience which is profoundly liberating, resonating with all and thats all there is to it, all these sticking conceptual ism / labelling/beleif/concepts would fall away automatically. Thats' the power of Jot all in one, one in all-naam its consumes everything.
    Caution needs to be paid, as one can fall into same pitfall one is trying to avoid when it comes traditional thought vs reformist thought..it all comes down to direct self discovery, self awareness and self realization.
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    SAadmin got a reaction from dalsingh101 in yamdoots, dharamraj.   
    another life form = narak..

    I dont think being born as animal is something to be proud of .. because in animal reincarnation there is no power of "vichar"

    Only human being has ability to do vichar and contemplate on naam simran.

    Admin's query:

    I think it depends, if you are female you will see female character and if you are male, you will male chracter as dharamraj.

    According to my understanding on this subject...
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    SAadmin got a reaction from dalsingh101 in Guru Gobind Singh Sahib's 52 Hukamnamas   
    Sat Sri Akal:

    Re-introduced to an old magazine article in the Sikh Virsa Magazine by a recent post, I felt compelled to transliterate and translate an article which listed 52 Hukams that Guru Gobind Singh issued (Forgive if I translate something wrong...I have not mastered Punjabi - areas where I was unsure have question marks after the translation - any edits would be appreciated). (Reference: Sikh Virsa, December 2000, Vol. 6, No. 61, Pg. 29).



    1) Dharam di Kirat karni - Earn by honest means.

    2) Daswand dena - Give one tenth of your salary.

    3) Gurbani kantth karni - Memorize Gurbani.

    4) Amrit Vaelae utthna - Wake up Amrit Vela (before dawn).

    5) Sikh sewak di sewa ruchi naal karni - Serve a Sikh Servant with devotion.

    6) Gurbani dae arth Sikh vidhvana tuo parrhnae- Learn the meanings of Gurbani from Sikh Scholars.

    7) Punj Kakaar di Rehat drirh kar rukhni - Follow the discipline of the 5 K's strictly.

    Shabad da abhihas karna - Practice Shabad Gurbani in life.

    9) Sat-Saroop Satgur da dhian dharna - Concentrate on the True Guru (God).

    10)Guru Granth Sahib Ji noo Guru mananaa - Accept the Guru Granth Sahib as Guru.

    11)Kaarjaan dae arambh vich ardaas karni - At the beginning of a task, do ardaas.

    12)Jaman, maran, ja viah mokae Jup da paatth kar tihaaval (Karaah Parsaad) kar anand sahib dia punj paurian, ardaas, pratham punj pyaariaan atae hazoori granthi noo vartaa kae oprunth sangat noo vartaaouna - At birth, death, or marriage ceremonies, do Japji Sahib, make Karaah Parshaad, do five stanzas of anand sahib, do ardaas, and then distribute Karaah Parshaad to the Panj Pyare, the Granthi, and then to the sangat.

    13)Jad tak Karaah Parshaad Parshaad vartadaa rahae sadh sangat addol batthee rahae - Until Karaah Parshaad is completely distributed, the Sangat should remain sitting and unmoving.

    14)Anand Viah bina grahist nahi karna - Do not start married life without Anand Karaj (Sikh ceremony of marriage).

    15)Par-Istri, Ma-Bhain, Dhi-Bhain, kar jaanani. Par Istri da sang nahi karna - Recognize all other women other than your wife as mothers and sisters. Do not engage in marital behavior with them.

    16)Istri da mooh nahi fitkaarnaa - Do not silence your wife?

    17)Jagat-jootth tambaaku bikhiaa da tiaag karna - Abandon the worldly, false tobacco-poison.

    18)Rehatvaan atae naam jupan vaalae gursikhaa di sangat karni - Keep the company of Sikhs who follow the Rehat and meditate on the Name (of God).

    19)Kum karan vich daridar nahi karna - Dont't be lazy while doing work.

    20)Gurbani di katha tae keertan roaz sunanaa atae karna - Listen and do kirtan and Gurbani discourses daily.

    21)Kisae di ninda, chugali, atae eirkha nahi karni - Do not engage in slander, gossip or spite anyone.

    22)Dhan, jawaani, tae kul-jaat da abhiman nahi karnaa (Nanak daadak tahe duae goath. Saak guru sikhan sang hoath) - Do not take pride in wealth, youth and caste. (Mother and Father's caste both castes. All Sikhs of the Guru are siblings)?

    23)Mat uchi tae suchi rakhni - Keep the religious discipline high and pure.

    24)Shubh karman tao kadae naa ttarnaa - Do not refrain from doing Righteous deeds.

    25)Budh bal da daataa vaheguroo noo jaananaa - Recognize God as the giver of intellect and strength.

    26)Sugandh (kasam sahu) dae kar itbaar janaaoun vaalae tae yakeen nahi karna - Do not believe a person who breaks promises?

    27)Sutantar Vicharna. Raaj Kaaj dian kamaan tae doosrae mutaa dia purshaan noo huk nahi daenaa - Rule Independently? In the affaris of government, do not give people of other religions authority/power.

    28)Raajniti parhni - Study politics.

    29)Dushman naal saam, daam, bhaed, aadiak, upaa vartnae - Treat the opponent with respect (definitions of the individual words are unknown to me)?

    30)Shaster vidyaa atae ghorhae di savaari da abhiaas karna - Practice the knowledge of weaponry and horse riding.

    31)Doosrae mataa dae pustak, vidyaa parhni. Pur bhrosaa drirh Gurbani, Akal Purakh tae karnaa - Study the books and knowledge of other faiths. But keep trust in Gurbani and Akal Purukh.

    32)Gurupdaesaa noo dhaaran karna - Follow the teachings of the Guru.

    33)Raheraas da paath kar kharae ho kae ardaas karni - After Rehras Paatth, do Ardaas standing up.

    34)Saun valae sohila atae 'paun guru pani pita...' salok parhna - Recite Sohila and 'paun guru pani pita...' stanza before going to sleep.

    35)Dastaar bina nahi rehnaa - Wear a turban at all times.

    36)Singha da adha naam nahi bulauna - Do not call a Singh by half of their name (nickname).

    37)Sharaab nai saevani - Do not partake of alcoholic drinks.

    38)Sir munae noo kanaiaa nahi daeni. Uos ghar daevni jithae Akal Purukh di sikhi ha, jo karzaai naa hovae, bhalae subhaa da hovae, bibaeki atae gyanvaan hovae - Do not given a daughter's hand to a clean shaven. Give her hand in a house where God's Sikhi exists, where the household is not in debt, is of a good nature, is disciplined and knowledgable.

    39)Subh kaaraj Gurbani anusaar karnae - Do all work in accordance with Gurbani.

    40)Chugali kar kisae da kam nahi vigaarnaa - Do not ruin someone's work by gossip.

    41)Kaurha bachan nahi kahinaa - Do not utter bitter statements.

    42)Darshan yaatraa gurdwaaraa di hi karni - Make pilgrimages to Gurudwaras only.

    43)Bachan karkae paalnaa - Fulfill all promises that are made.

    44)Pardaesi, lorvaan, dukhi, apung manukh di yataahshkat sewa karni - Do as much sewa as you can for foreigners, the needy and the troubled.

    45)Putari da dhan bikh jananaa - Recognize the property of a daughter as poison?

    46)Dikhaawae da Sikh nahi bananaa - Do not become an outward show-off Sikh.

    47)Sikhi kesaa-suaasa sang nibhaaouni - Live as a Keshadhari Sikh.

    48)Chori, yaari, tthugi, dhokaa, dagaa bahi karnaa - Do not engage in theft, gangs?, fraud, and falisity?

    49)Sikh da itbaar karna - Believe a Sikh.

    50)Jhutthi gavaahi nahi daeni - Do not give false testimony.

    51)Dhroh nahi karnaa - Do not cheat.

    52)Langar-Parshaad ik ras vartaaunaa - Distribute Langar and Karaah Parshaad with equality.
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    SAadmin got a reaction from Arsh1469 in Masand Story Is Been Used As Precedence For Panthic Policiing   
    In Sikh theology/world, SGGS is living Guru. We treat as a living being, over and above mother, father, sister, brother. So your answer would lie - in another question what would one do if their mother, father, sister, brother was burn alive?

    Actually, there is already bill tabled in india for declaring sggs as living guru -living being, but for time being any insult or beadhi against sggs is consider crime under section- Under section 295A of Indian penal code. Most western countries have hate crime laws:

    http://indiankanoon.org/doc/1803184/


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    SAadmin got a reaction from Arsh1469 in Sikh Concept Of God   
    Welcome Gyan Parbodh to the forum.This is based on my own research both on modern day school of thought and traditional sikh school of thought-

    You will find two Sikh school of thoughts-

    Modern day Sikh thought of God: abhramic version of God (due to british influence when they were ruling India, they implanted their protestant victorian influence on sikh thought- to divide and rule- Sikh religion as we were seen as a threat- british umpire)

    Traditional Sikh thought of creator:

    Vahiguroo (God)

    In Sikh theology, Vahiguroo is ONE ( "Ik" Ongkar). However, to realize and feel oneness of Vahiguroo in everyone, in everything and in Vahiguroo attributes, Vahiguroo is consider to have two states- nirgun and sargun. In fact, whole sikh foundation is based on nirgun and sargun state of Vahiguroo.

    Definition of Nirgun form/state of Vahiguroo in its essence is Sat(truth) Chit(Supreme Consciousness) anand (Blissful) which cannot be described but knowledge of supreme existence of Vahiguroo can only be felt and attained

    Definition of Sargun form/state of Vahiguroo- Sargun state of Vahiguroo is when nirgun original state of Vahiguroo immanent its attributes:

    i) Shabad - which explains the attributes of Vahiguroo but most importantly- shabad which has (gyan)knowledge of Vahiguroo When one meditates on shabad, it unites human being fully with God.

    ii) Creation- creator is infused in its creation like how fragnance is infused into the flower.

    iii) Physical form of Vahiguroo- Highest emobidment of Vahiguroo- Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji divine avtar of Nirgun Vahiguroo followed by six different type of avtars in Indic Philosphy.

    Nirgun state of Vahiguroo transcendent its attributes to sargun during creation and it's ever present through out cycle of yugas/ages (Satjug, treta, dvapar and kaljug).

    Perfect example of Nirgun transcedenting its immanent to Sargun is deep spiritual meaning of - Ikongkar (First Mantra in our living guru- Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ikongkar~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Ik- Indicates Nirgun form/state of Vahiguroo

    Ong- indicates nirgun attributes transcedent itself to sargun - shabad/creation

    Kar- Kar intertwines both sargun and nirgun state of Vahiguroo

    a) What are Vahiguroo attributes?

    - Attributes of Vahiguroo are limitless and its beyond human comprehension as stated in jaap sahib (one of most important composition which talks about nirgun sargun flow of God).

    However, main attributes of Vahiguroo are mentioned in Gurmantar- Vahiguroo itself and Mool Mantra.

    Gurmantar- Vahiguroo

    Vahi (Acharaj/Wonderful Roop) Guroo - Bring one from darkness to light

    As our state of mind changes, one start feeling deeper meaning of Vahiguroo Gurmantar-

    Vahi (Acharaj/Wonderful roop) Guroo- chaitan roop (all prevading super consciousness atma paratma)

    Mool Mantra-

    Ikongkar = ( One Vahiguroo Nirgun/Sargun Interconnected/intertwine with one and another)

    Satnaam- His name is truth

    Kartapurkh- He himself is creator.

    Nirbhau- He is without fear.

    Nirvair- He does not have any enemy

    Akaal Moorat- He is without time, he is exist without shape or form.

    Ajooni- Without birth/death

    Saibhang- He is light of knowledge

    Gurparsad - He can be felt by grace of Guru(Vahiguroo)

    Jap - Meditate

    Aad sach means Vahiguroo always been truth. One cannot find confine- Vahiguroo in time or space- Aad Sach.

    Jagud Sach- From the beginnning of all yugs(ages) you are truth.

    Habhi Sach: Vahiguroo is truth in the present with no change.

    Nanak Hosi bhi sach: Nanak says, vahiguroo will be always truth in future with any change

    In gurbani nirgun and sargun are one:

    Sargun Nirgun Nirankar Sun Samadhi Aaap, Aaapie Kiya Nanaka Apaie Fer Jaap ||

    Gurbani further illustrates one immanent to many:

    Nirgun Tae Sargun Thiya (From Nirgun vahiguroo, sargun came).

    From formless, He appeared as form.

    Then in Jaap sahib, Guru gobind singh ji shows us how nirgun transcedent to many and then from many back to one(Nirgun):

    Ek moorat(i) anek darsan koon roop anek|| (Jaap)

    Thou, the One Entity, appearest as Many creating innumerable forms.

    Khel khel akhel khelan ant ko phir(i) ek||81||

    After playing the world-drama, when Thou wilt stop the play, Thou wilt be the same One again.81.

    b.) How this whole universe was created?

    - The whole universe/multiverse was created by shabad resosance(divine sound) upon nirgun vahiguroo transcedenting its attributes to sargun.

    As our living guru- gurbani states:

    Utpat Parloa Shabade Hovaie

    Creation and destruction occurs through divine shabad

    Shabade hi fir opat hovaie

    Through the shabad, creation happens again.

    c) What is the shabad behind creation and destruction?

    Gurbani states:

    Pirthame On(g)kar So Dhun Poran Jagat Mae Raha ||

    Fist ongkar was recited and that resosance created world and give nourishment to this world. (Siri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Dasam Granth Sahib)

    Ongkar aad kathni anad, Khal Khand Khyal Gurbar Akaal ||
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    I was just contemplating on shabad-

    Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji writes:

    Āaḏ gur▫e namah
    Jugāḏ gur▫e namah
    Saṯgur▫e namah
    Srī gurḏev▫e nameh ||

    Based on various tekas, arth of this shabad above are more sakar/sargun. From the context of uthanka arth(as it was believed sri guru arjan dev ji dedicated this shabad to his previous guru maharaj), anyway here are arth given as follows:

    Aad Gur E Nameh - Guru Nanak Dev Ji Ko Namaskar
    Jugad Gur E Nameh- Guru Angad Dev Ji Ko Namaskar
    Satgur E Nameh - Sri Guru Amar Das Ji Ko Namaskar.
    Sri Gurdev E Nameh - finally my present gurdev- Sri Guru Ram Das Ji Ko Namaskar. Note - Sri indicates one being around maya and controlling the maya.

    That is clearly sargun upasana, it shows there is no black and white rule in Sikhism, when it comes to meditation. Sargun is equally parvan in our dharam, as surti goes more subtle and subtle towards nirgun, one realizes more deep adhyatamic/spiritual meaning of the same shabad, more towards nirgun upasana.


    Āaḏ gur▫e namah
    Jugāḏ gur▫e namah
    Saṯgur▫e namah
    Srī gurḏev▫e nameh ||

    I bow to the guiding consciousness that takes us to realisation.
    I bow to wisdom througout the ages.
    I bow to True wisdom.
    I bow to the great unseen Wisdom.



    enjoy..!!


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    Sri Guru Granth Sahib
    Authors & Contributors

    The writings of the Gurus appears chronologically. Each of the Gurus signed their hymns as Nanak. Their compositions are identified by the numerals at the beginning of each hymn, ie. Mahalla 1 is Guru Nanak, Mahalla 2 is Guru Angad and so on. These are then followed by those of other saints (Bhagtas) and other contributors. Their are 3,384 hymns found in the Guru Granth Sahib broken down by author are:

    The Gurus

    Guru Nanak Dev: 974 hymns including sloks and pauris

    Guru Angad Dev: 62 sloks

    Guru Amar Das: 907 hymns including sloks and pauris

    Guru Ram Das: 679 hymns including sloks and pauris

    Guru Arjan Dev: 2,218 hymns including sloks and pauris

    Guru Tegh Bahadur: 59 hymns and 56 sloks

    Guru Gobind Singh: 1 slok

    The Bhagatas: Saints of various faiths

    Kabir: 292 hymns Bhagat Kabir (1398 to 1495) was born to a Brahmin mother and raised by a muslim step mother. Bhagat Kabir was a proponent of the Bhakti movement. He lived as a householder, abhored the caste system and religious rituals. He was an saintly apostle of peace, love and unity and a great poet. Bhagat Kabir believed in inward purity, and was respected by both Hindus and Muslims.

    Namdev: 60 hymns Bhagat Namdev (1270 to 1350) was a celebrated saint from Maharashtra who travelled extensively across the country. He lived in Punjab for a number of years.

    Ravidas: 41 hymns A contemporary of Bhagat Kabir and a disciple of Bhagat Ramanand, Bhagat Ravidas represents the culmination of the Bhakti Movement. He came from a low caste cobbler family but had many desciples because of his spirituality. He stressed a life of simplicity and piety.

    Sheikh Farid: 4 hymns and 130 sloks Sheikh Farid (1175 to 1265) was a muslim Sufi saint of great piety. He is considered the father of Punjabi poetry. He was greatly loved for his kindness and humanity. He stressed living a simple yet purposeful life concentrating on One God.

    Trilochan: 4 hymns A contemporary of Bhagat Kabir and a celebrated sain of the Vaish caste. He believed in One God and condemned superficial rituals and stressed the holiness of the heart.

    Dhanna: 4 hymns Bhagat Dhanna was a Jat from Rajasthan who was born in 1415. He lived most of his life as an idol worshipper but in later years became a worshipper of One God and renounced all superstitious practices.

    Beni: 3 hymns Probobly a contemporary of Bhagat Namdev, not much is known about him. He was unperturbed by poverty and enjoyed a life of solitude enriched by his spiritual persuits. He was a great scholar as is evident from his writings.

    Sheikh Bhikan: 2 hymns A muslim Sufi scholar saint Sheikh Bhikan died in the early part of Akbar's reign. He was one of the most learned men of his time. He believed that only God's name can heal a diseased mind and body.

    Jaidev: 2 hymns Bhagat Jaidev was a renowned poet laureate in the royal court of king Lakshman Sen of Bengal. His famous work of peotry Gita Govinda is well known for its poetic beauty and musical richness.

    Surdas: 1 hymn Bhagat Surdas was a Brahmin born in 1529. He was learned in Sanskrit and Persian and studied music and poetry. He was appointed a governor by emperor Akbar, but was later imprisoned for dereliction of duty. Towards the end of his life, he became a hermit and lived among holy men.

    Parmanand: 1 hymn Born in Maharashtra, little is known about Bhagat Parmanand's life. It is believed that he lived in Maharashtra and was a devotee of Krishna. He later became a proponent of One God.

    Pipa: 1 hymn Born in 1425, Bhagat Pipa was the king of the princely state of Gagaraungarh. He abducated his throne, travelled extensively and became a disciple of Bhagat Ramanand. He lived a life of extreme austerity and humility.

    Ramanand: 1 hymn Bhagat Ramanand, a Brahmin was born in 1359 in Madras. He is regarded as the pioneer of the Bhakti movement in northern India. A Vaishnava in his early life, he became a worshipper of brahm and condemned the caste system. Bhagat Kabir was the most renowned amongst his disciples.

    Sadhna: 1 hymn A butcher by profession, Bhagat Sadhana was born in Sind. His piety and meditation of God elevated him to saintly status. He was condemned by Brahmins and on a false charge was arrested and buried alive.

    Sain: 1 hymn Bhagat Sain was a barber of the royal court of Raja Ram, king of Rewa. He was a follower of Bhagat Ramanand and Bhagat Kabir.

    The Bhatts

    The Bhatts were a group of musicians who lived in the sixteenth century. All of them were scholars, poets and singers.

    Kal: 49 Swayyas
    Kalsahar: 4 Swayyas
    Tal: 1 Swayya
    Jalap: 4 Swayyas
    Jal: 1 Swayya
    Kirat: 8 Swayyas
    Sal: 3 Swayyas
    Bhal: 1 Swayya
    Nal: 6 Swayyas
    Bhikha: 2 Swayyas
    Jalan: 2 Swayyas
    Das: 1 Swayya
    Gayand: 5 Swayyas
    Sewak: 7 Swayyas
    Mathura: 10 Swayyas
    Bal: 5 Swayyas
    Harbans: 2 Swayyas

    Sikhs

    Mardana: 3 sloks Baba Mardana was a rabab (rebeck) player who spent most of his life as a disciple and musician of Guru Nanak. Born a Muslim, Baba Mardana was a childhood friend of Guru Nanak and accompanied him on all his great travels.

    Satta and Balwand: 1 Var Satta was a rebeck player who served Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Gur Ram Das and Guru Arjun Dev. Along with his fellow musician Balwand they jointly composed a ballad which appears in the Guru Granth Sahib.

    Sunder: 1 hymn Baba Sunder (1560-1610) was the great grandson of Guru Amar Das. His composition called Sadd (Calling) was written at the request of Guru Arjun Dev after the death of Guru Ram Das.
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    There is no way they can seperate from chaupi sahib and charitaropkyan as its part of each other other. One wants to reject charitaropkyan they automatically reject chaupi sahib as well as its chaupi sahib over lays on charitaropkyan
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    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE
    Bhakti Yoga

    There are certain Do's and Dont's for the spiritual journey, called yam and Niyam. These are ten each in numbers as per details :

    Yam : - (X)

    1. Non-Violence :- Do not cause harm to anybody, through mind, body, intellect or speech. Pray from the core of your heart, "The glory of Name Divine is highest. Let all human beings be happy by the grace of God."

    2. Truthfulness :- Live truthful life and indulge not in hypocrisy.

    3. Theft :- Theft of body and mind is avoided. Theft of mind means when you do some bad act behind the curtain, i.e. in aloofness so as there is no witness to your act, like act of adulteration etc. To conceal other man's articles is theft of body.

    4. Brahmcharya :- Celibacy is an essential requirement for the spiritual journey. It is like fuel of the body, which must be preserved. Married persons should be faithful to each other observing moderation.

    5. Patience :-Do not feel agitated over trifles. Patience brings power- Saints must have patience in abundance.

    6. Forgiveness :- When you have the strength to harm somebody, but you forgive him and don't harm him, you are on the right path.

    7. Mercy :- Mercy is a must for meditation. Those who kill animals for palate, cannot imbibe mercy. You kill today and you will be killed tomorrow. That is the Divine law.

    8. Tender Heart :- Be of tender heart, and do not be stone-hearted or a hypocrite. Don't indulge in rebukes and slander. Always speak softly, politely and truthfully.

    9. Self-discipline :- Eat less and feel contented. Follow the dictum of the Guru :-

    "Eat moderately, sleep less, show mercy and forgiveness and love your prime possession, the real self. (Guru Gobind Singh)

    There are three kinds of food that we eat viz. pertaining to

    i) tamoguna (ii) rajasguna (iii) satoguna

    'tamas' food, includes intake of meat, fish, wine eggs etc. This food brings laziness to the man. He is likely to turn away from God and his God-consciousness is diminished. In 'rajas' is included pertaining of spicy and rich food for the sake of palate only. Heavy and rich food leads to numerous diseases.' Eat a bit less than your requirement. 'Satoguna' food includes partaking of vegetables, milk, curd, butter and cereals etc. 10. It means purity of mind, purity of body, purity of speech, purity of clothes, and purity of thought. These are ten 'yam' principles

    THE TEN NIYAM (RULES)

    1. Penances and devotion :- Yoke yourself to the service of humanity. Service is of three kinds ie. pertaining to rajas guna, tamas guna and sats guna. The service of Guru is at the top of all the Penances.

    2. Charity :- Charity is also of three types - rajas, tamas and sats charity. In tamas, one gives away something in charity under duress and in anger and at inappropriate time which may result in sin. In rajas, one distributes alms to earn glorification. While in sats guna, one gives away in all humility with a faith in the fact that everything is gift of God. This kind of generosity is rewarded.

    3. Contentment :- There cannot be full satisfaction without contentment. Unless there is contentment, the mind writhing in desire wanders in wilderness.

    4. Theistic intellect means a staunch believer in Guru's teachings.

    5. Worship :- Worship of the Guru. It should not be external and ceremonial only, but with all the mind and soul accepting Guru as embodiment of God.

    6. Faith in the shabad of Guru. If you have faith in Gurbani, you will be rewarded. If you sit quietly with closed eyes, but you don't have in Gurbani, it is of no avail. Have full faith in Gurbani.

    7. Abide by teachings of Gurbani. Mould your life accordingly. Don't go against the tenets of Gurbani.

    8. Peaceful Mind :- Let anger not disturb your mind at all, even when provoked by somebody. Keep cool and have perseverance.

    9. Nitnem :- Keep regularity in you daily prayers, meditation and recitation of Gurbani.

    10. Brahm-hom means feeding the hungry Hom implies burning of 'I' and I-am-ness, effacing ego of every type. Inviting Saints and Gursikhs for partaking food is known as Brahm-hom.

    These are two disciplines - Yam and Niyam and third is 'Asan'.

    Asan :- Find out quite place, where there is no noise, and where one can sit comfortably without any disturbance. Make a seat (asan) for meditation and use this 'asan' daily for prayers and meditation.

    Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa.
    Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE
    Bhakti Yoga

    There are certain Do's and Dont's for the spiritual journey, called yam and Niyam. These are ten each in numbers as per details :

    Yam : - (X)

    1. Non-Violence :- Do not cause harm to anybody, through mind, body, intellect or speech. Pray from the core of your heart, "The glory of Name Divine is highest. Let all human beings be happy by the grace of God."

    2. Truthfulness :- Live truthful life and indulge not in hypocrisy.

    3. Theft :- Theft of body and mind is avoided. Theft of mind means when you do some bad act behind the curtain, i.e. in aloofness so as there is no witness to your act, like act of adulteration etc. To conceal other man's articles is theft of body.

    4. Brahmcharya :- Celibacy is an essential requirement for the spiritual journey. It is like fuel of the body, which must be preserved. Married persons should be faithful to each other observing moderation.

    5. Patience :-Do not feel agitated over trifles. Patience brings power- Saints must have patience in abundance.

    6. Forgiveness :- When you have the strength to harm somebody, but you forgive him and don't harm him, you are on the right path.

    7. Mercy :- Mercy is a must for meditation. Those who kill animals for palate, cannot imbibe mercy. You kill today and you will be killed tomorrow. That is the Divine law.

    8. Tender Heart :- Be of tender heart, and do not be stone-hearted or a hypocrite. Don't indulge in rebukes and slander. Always speak softly, politely and truthfully.

    9. Self-discipline :- Eat less and feel contented. Follow the dictum of the Guru :-

    "Eat moderately, sleep less, show mercy and forgiveness and love your prime possession, the real self. (Guru Gobind Singh)

    There are three kinds of food that we eat viz. pertaining to

    i) tamoguna (ii) rajasguna (iii) satoguna

    'tamas' food, includes intake of meat, fish, wine eggs etc. This food brings laziness to the man. He is likely to turn away from God and his God-consciousness is diminished. In 'rajas' is included pertaining of spicy and rich food for the sake of palate only. Heavy and rich food leads to numerous diseases.' Eat a bit less than your requirement. 'Satoguna' food includes partaking of vegetables, milk, curd, butter and cereals etc. 10. It means purity of mind, purity of body, purity of speech, purity of clothes, and purity of thought. These are ten 'yam' principles

    THE TEN NIYAM (RULES)

    1. Penances and devotion :- Yoke yourself to the service of humanity. Service is of three kinds ie. pertaining to rajas guna, tamas guna and sats guna. The service of Guru is at the top of all the Penances.

    2. Charity :- Charity is also of three types - rajas, tamas and sats charity. In tamas, one gives away something in charity under duress and in anger and at inappropriate time which may result in sin. In rajas, one distributes alms to earn glorification. While in sats guna, one gives away in all humility with a faith in the fact that everything is gift of God. This kind of generosity is rewarded.

    3. Contentment :- There cannot be full satisfaction without contentment. Unless there is contentment, the mind writhing in desire wanders in wilderness.

    4. Theistic intellect means a staunch believer in Guru's teachings.

    5. Worship :- Worship of the Guru. It should not be external and ceremonial only, but with all the mind and soul accepting Guru as embodiment of God.

    6. Faith in the shabad of Guru. If you have faith in Gurbani, you will be rewarded. If you sit quietly with closed eyes, but you don't have in Gurbani, it is of no avail. Have full faith in Gurbani.

    7. Abide by teachings of Gurbani. Mould your life accordingly. Don't go against the tenets of Gurbani.

    8. Peaceful Mind :- Let anger not disturb your mind at all, even when provoked by somebody. Keep cool and have perseverance.

    9. Nitnem :- Keep regularity in you daily prayers, meditation and recitation of Gurbani.

    10. Brahm-hom means feeding the hungry Hom implies burning of 'I' and I-am-ness, effacing ego of every type. Inviting Saints and Gursikhs for partaking food is known as Brahm-hom.

    These are two disciplines - Yam and Niyam and third is 'Asan'.

    Asan :- Find out quite place, where there is no noise, and where one can sit comfortably without any disturbance. Make a seat (asan) for meditation and use this 'asan' daily for prayers and meditation.

    Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa.
    Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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