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Waheguru Ji

The complete katha of Naveen (new)  Panth Parkash granth by Giani Gian Singh Ji has been completed by Baba Baljit Singh Burj, which can be listened from this playlist

A pdf of Giani Gian Singh Ji's granth can be downloaded 

Pdf granth

Waheguru Ji

Came across this gutka Sahib called
Panth Khalsa Nitnem Gutka Sahib

It includes many lesser known banis and has the Rehat Maryada by Nihang Singh

This one is published by Singh Sahib Jathedar Baba Gajjan Singh 15th Jathedar Sri Misl Shaheedan Tarna Dal Sri Baba Bakala Sahib

It's on scribd, can someone download and attach the pdf to this topic incase it gets taken down.

Panth Khalsa Gutka Sahib

2 hours ago, umesh_shah said:

hello every one my name is Mahant Umesh Shah I form behrampur distil Gurdaspur Punjab I take care of birth place of suthre shah.i am also member of suthre shah samparda contact me if you people want to know more about suthre shah 

Waheguru Ji

Does your gurdwara have a facebook page or youtube channel?

1. Is there any katha online of you or other mahants?

2. What is the maryada of the Samprada?  Which bani do you recite everyday?

3. What is your Gurmantar? Is it Waheguru?

4. Does your samprada have any Vidyalas, where the mahants/giani are trained?

5. How do you become a mahant?

6. Is there any pictures online showing what the birth place of Baba Suthre Shah Ji looks like?

Gurfeteh for coming on this forum to answer our questions 

Waheguru Ji

ਅਧਿਆਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਪ੍ਰਬੋਧ ਚੰਦ੍ਰ ਨਾਟਕ, ਵਿਚਾਰ ਮਾਲਾ, ਭਾਵਰਸਾਂਮਿ੍ਤ, ਚਾਣਕੀਆ ਰਾਜਨੀਤੀ, ਸਾਰੁਕਤਾਵਲੀ, 

Complete Katha of these granths are done by Giani Sher Singh Ji Ambala and his student 
Dr Giani Bhupinder Pal Singh Patiala.

This youtube channel has the entire kathas of these granths

https://m.youtube.com/@Giftysinghakali/videos

Waheguru Ji

Gurmat Videyala Damdami Taksal

ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਅਕਾਲ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਵਿਦਿਆਲਾ ਦਮਦਮੀ ਟਕਸਾਲ (ਪਿੰਡ ਸੱਧਰਵਾਲਾ ,ਮੱਖੂ ),ਯਾਦਗਾਰ ਅਸਥਾਨ - ਸੰਤ ਬਾਬਾ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਭਿੰਡਰਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ । 
Gurudwara Akal Darbar Sahib Gurmat Videyala Damdami Taksal (Vill: Sadarwala, Makhu। )

Here's their facebook page https://m.facebook.com/damdamitaksaljathasadarwala

Here their YouTube channel 

5 hours ago, Soulfinder said:

But now i am gonna start to listen to the katha of these banis as i do need to start to understand the arths of these mahaan banis. So i am thinking about using Sant Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindrawale.

Waheguru Ji

Giani Thakur Singh has done entire katha of Guru Granth Sahib Ji for those who want a basic understanding of each tuk without going in too deep of an explanation.  

Many people have benefited from these kathas

Since you already do  Sukhmani Sahib that will be a good place to start.

This katha is from the beginning of Sukhmani Sahib to

ਸੇ ਸਿਮਰਹਿ ਜਿਨ ਆਪਿ ਸਿਮਰਾਏ ॥
Se simrahi jin āp simrā▫e.
They alone remember Him in meditation, whom He inspires to meditate.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਲਾਗਉ ਪਾਏ ॥੩॥
Nānak ṯā kai lāga▫o pā▫e. ||3||
Nanak grasps the feet of those humble beings. ||3||

The entire explanation is only 30 minutes. Humble benti to listen to these 30 minutes and share what you think Waheguru

 

http://www.gurbaniupdesh.org/multimedia/04-Katha/00-Katha Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji/CD05(Ang0203-0269)/0387-Ang-0262-Pankti-08.mp3

On 8/24/2023 at 5:31 AM, shastarSingh said:

Janam dihaara of Sri Chand ji is coming and his 4 baanis will be published with sudhaayee done by Jasvir Singh Kohala.

 

Waheguru Ji

1. Will it be available in pdf?

2. What has been your experience talking with udasi mahants, are they actively trying to distance themselves from Sikhi?

3.  Have you visited udasi akheda?

4.  Have you met any amritdhari udasi mahants?  

Waheguru

1 hour ago, shastarSingh said:

The latest edition of this book will be available in 3 months time.

An old edition can be purchased at

https://www.singhbrothers.com/en/lohgarh-the-worlds-largest-fort

harjinder singh dilgeer was part of the old edition but he is no longer part of the team. His name won’t be there in the new edition.

Waheguru Ji

It looks like you can download the english pdf edition here

Pdf Book

On 10/7/2023 at 9:52 AM, shastarSingh said:

http://www.lohgarh.com/

Waheguru Ji

Great website.  Have you visited the area to see if they have finished the Gurdwara and renovated the forts?  

Do you know any books that have more pictures of these forts, it will be great to document these forts? 

Waheguru Ji

ਕਲੇਸ is used in Sukhmani Sahib, Mahan Kosh tells us what are the 5 kinds of ਕਲੇਸ

ਸਿਮਰਉ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਉ ॥
Simra▫o simar simar sukẖ pāva▫o.
Meditate, meditate, meditate in remembrance of Him, and find peace.

ਕਲਿ ਕਲੇਸ ਤਨ ਮਾਹਿ ਮਿਟਾਵਉ ॥
Kal kales ṯan māhi mitāva▫o.
Worry and anguish shall be dispelled from your body.

Sukhmani 262

Mahan Kosh Encyclopedia
ਸੰ. ਕ੍‌ਲੇਸ਼. ਨਾਮ/n. ਦੁੱਖ। 2. ਝਗੜਾ। 3. ਫ਼ਿਕਰ. ਚਿੰਤਾ। 4. ਕ੍ਰੋਧ। 5. ਵਿਦ੍ਵਾਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਪੰਜ ਕ੍‌ਲੇਸ਼ ਸੰਸਕ੍ਰਿਤਗ੍ਰੰਥਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਖੇ ਹਨ.{578}

ੳ- ਅਵਿਦ੍ਯਾ, ਅਸਲੀਯਤ ਨਾ ਸਮਝਣੀ. ਉਲਟੀ ਸਮਝ.
ਅ- ਅਸਿ੍ਮਿਤਾ, ਦੇਹ ਧਨ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਆਦਿਕਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਹੰਤਾ (ਮਮਤ੍ਵ).
ੲ- ਰਾਗ, ਪਦਾਰਥਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ.
ਸ- ਦ੍ਵੇਸ਼, ਵੈਰ ਵਿਰੋਧ.
ਹ- ਅਭਿਨਿਵੇਸ਼, ਨਾ ਕਰਨ ਯੋਗ੍ਯ ਕਰਮਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਣਕੇ ਭੀ ਹਠ ਨਾਲ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਨ ਲਾਉਣਾ ਅਤੇ ਮੌਤ (ਮਰਣ) ਤੋਂ ਡਰਨਾ.

Footnotes:
{578} ਦੇਖੋ- ਯੋਗ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ, ਸਾਧਨਪਾਦ, ਸੂਤ੍ਰ ੩.

Waheguru Ji

Three more Biographies 

34. Gurmukh Darshan - Jivani Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Bindran Wale Ji by Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh Ji

Book pdf

35. Bhai Sahib Bhai Veer Singh Ji Da Gurmukh Jiwan by Gyani Maha Singh

Book

36. Katha Nirari Re- Jivan Gatha Sri Maan Sant Baba Tirath Singh Ji Maharaj Gurdwara Isherpuri Rara Sahib Shamchaurasi

Book

Waheguru Ji

Does anyone have this book it is a biography of Sant Ji?

Waheguru Ji

Gursevak.com has made available these steeks for download.

Click on below to view 

ਫੁਨਹੇ ਜੀ ਸਟੀਕ
ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੯॥ ਸਟੀਕ
ਰਾਗ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ ਅਰਥ ਸਟੀਕ
ਗਾਥਾ ਅਰਥ ਸਟੀਕ
ਸਵਈਏ ਮਹਲੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਕੇ ੧ ਸਟੀਕ
ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੯ ਅਰਥ ਸਟੀਕ
ਮਰਯਾਦਾ ਕੜੑਾਹ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਦ।

Waheguru Ji

In video description 

Sant Baba Labh Singh ji. In this video Baba ji Talking about sikhi , simran , jaap , mool mantar and gur mantar. Baba ji visited canada with sewadars .

Waheguru Ji

In video description 

Man Kion Nahe Tikda (Why is my mind not steady). Gurmat Kirtan Divaan by Sant Baba Darshan Singh Ji from the village Dhanori in 1995. In this divaan Baba Ji talks about the disease which is ego and how it stops us from becoming one with God. Baba ji also tells the story of Bhai Satta and Balwand and how ego lead to a fall in their faith.

Waheguru Ji

Sikh Mediation= youtube channel

Telegram group for this channel

https://t.me/SikhMeditationOfficial

Waheguru Ji

What's the difference between Granthi and Pathi?

Are they the same or is there a difference?

Waheguru Ji

Came across this interesting article

What Are the Practices by Which We Can Be Successful in Bhagti/Devotion?

The first condition is to have only one object in mind, for devotion should be offered to one only. The rays of the sun are able to burn a piece of cloth if they are concentrated through a magnifying glass, but if they are spread over a large area they are unable to do so. Similarly, if the currents of devotion coming from one’s mind are concentrated on one’s beloved, then the fruit of devotion increases and one can act in any manner one desires. 

So long as devotion is not one-pointed, the idea of duality will be on one’s mind, and consequently, there will be no concentration. Therefore, for true devotion, one-pointedness is most essential. In other words, the object of devotion should be one. 

A woman who has one husband is “sohagan” (happily married). She is able to obtain real happiness out of marriage. Contact and communion with one person or one object only gives purity of heart and also results in a joyful life. Intimate contact with more than one is impure and leads to disputes and other troubles. This is also true in connection with the spiritual life. Kabir Ji brings this idea home to us in the following quotation: 

A chaste and faithful wife is dyed in the hue of her beloved. In other words, she is the queen of the home, whereas the other type moves from place to place and has no goal. A faithful wife who has only one husband is very happy; but a woman who has many is foul of mind and body. Both types are to be found in the human form. 

Therefore, in Gurbani one will find emphasis placed on the fact that the object of devotion should be one: 

You should sing the praises of One. You should have Simran with a one-pointed mind. How can I praise the qualities of that state in which mind and body are both joined in being devoted to one object of love! (Guru Granth Sahib) 

We should think of only one object and we should repeat the Name  of only one object (the Lord). That object should rest firmly in the seat of our mind and we should sing His praises at all times and remember Him with concentrated attention. 

In devotion it is considered sinful to give place in one’s mind to thoughts of love for more than one object, because that brings no results. We should not give our heart to anyone other than the object of our love, because if we do that, we will not have peace of mind. 

The second essential condition is Satsang (true association). We should stay in the company of persons who have devotion fully established in their minds. A melon near another melon will take on its color. If we are in the company of Saints, we shall also be dyed in the hue of their devotion. In other words, our devotion will become strong.

 Association with a Saint is exalted and pure. Whoever remains in such company develops the state of communion with God. (Guru Granth Sahib) 

Devotees whose minds have made friends with Saints are so much dyed in the hue of God’s love that their love will never waver. (Guru Granth Sahib) 

O Kabir! It is better if dhak (a bitter shrub) is grown near a sandal tree, because once it is placed near sandalwood it will imbibe its fragrance. (Bhagat Kabir Ji) 

Devotion is a gift which is bestowed on devotees. When we enjoy this boon, we are fully saturated with the color of devotion. But this can be achieved only by the grace of the Lord. 

Association with Saints is association with God. Their grace and kindness is the grace of God, because God is manifest in the Saints, and the Saints are fully immersed in God. 

The devotee of the Lord is the same as the Lord. There is no difference between the two, even if one of them should be found in human form. (Guru Granth Sahib) 

We should avoid bad company. Wealth and lust are two difficult obstacles which cause destruction if one is engrossed in them. By intimate contact with bad company one becomes lost. Likewise, we should not associate with persons whose behavior turns our minds away from our object of devotion, because association with them will lead us astray, will make us arrogant, and will tempt us into many other vices. 

Even if you have many good qualities, you should lead a life of humility and consider those qualities as a gift from Waheguru, because Waheguru loves the humble. Remember this well in your heart and do not enter into unnecessary disputes or critical discussions, because such discussions lead nowhere. They may be compared to churning water. 

The path of devotion is also the path of action. Bhagat Kabir Ji says: 

This devotion is a path of action and not of intellect. Therefore, do not talk but practice devotion, for then you will achieve something. We should not indulge in disputes with anybody, because the tongue that speaks ill of others should instead drink only the Name of God. (Guru Granth Sahib) 

The third essential condition is a proper diet. Our food should be satvik (that which produces tranquility and pure thoughts). This includes rice, wheat, pulses, milk and curd. Food conditions our mind, so our ideas will have the same qualities as the type of food we eat. If we take rajsik food (that which produces restlessness and anger), like meat, fat, and so forth, the mind will become restless. But if we take tamsik food (that which produces sluggishness), like stale food, fish, wine, and other heavy pungent thing, we shall be prone to laziness.

Consider the entire world as having issued from the one God, and therefore do not harm or injure any body’s mind by your talk or action. 

The study of Gurbani, maintaining good character, the practice of simran, attending satsang, the habit of non-violence, kindness, purity of body and mind, faith, prayer, seeing Waheguru in everything – all these factors help us in our devotion to Him. One should forget himself and everything else while engrossed in love for the Lord. Then he makes progress towards the object of his devotion; otherwise, he reverts to idle pursuits.