Mokhamsingh

^^^Thank you Khalsa Ji for this seva , your other posts on Aatmik Gyan are relly good too.

Khalsa Ji Good post. Personally I would say that Moksh can only be obtained upon losing one's vaashna and one cannot lose vaashna without meditating on Waheguru. The Sadh jan seva would be to obtain an understanding of seva and simrann from enlightened Sadh Jan. They would show the devotee the value of Naam and the devotee's seva would bring about nimrtah.

Updesh 6th Patshahi Adaiy 43rd , 5th Raas. Banvaali and Parsram. Banvaali and Parsram were both “Vayd” (doctors) of a high degree. They would treat the Sadhsangat and eliminate their suffering.(1) They would spend their own money on preparing medicines and would dispense them to the Sangat. If anyone was housebound/bedbound they would go to their abode and with the strength of their medicine the patient would sit up.(2) With great love they would sing Shabads , then they would contemplate the meanings and act upon them in their everyday life. One day with clasped hands they made a humble request to Satguru Ji.(3) “Heh Sachay Patshah (True King of Kings) we have come to learn that the Shabad of Satguru blesses kalyan (liberation). The status of Sadhsangat is truly of great magnitude. Why has Satguru said this?”(4) Satguru Ji said “This is the medicine of all rogs (ailments). You have all the remedies readymade at your abode. Suffering patients with the intention of acquiring medicines come to you”.(5) “You check the nabaz (pulse) to see whether the cold is due to heat or the cold. Upon satisfying yourself with the examination , you dispense the relevant medicine. Then you instruct the patient the method by which it is to be taken etc.”(6) “Then the ailment is removed , slowly and gradually the patient becomes healthier. It is because of the medicines that you stock that patients come to meet you with the desire to obtain it”.(7) “Rog cannot be eradicated without a vayd , accept this as utter truth. In the same way my Gurmukh Sikhs first of all check to see who has the right to dispense Sikhi?”(8) “Karam Upashnah or Gyan , whoever has the right , they say it as it is. They inform of the Rehnee (code of conduct) and then give the virtues , those Sikhs attain kalyan quickly”.(9) “Whosoever gives updesh without having the right , leave alone kalyan , they create kalesh (fighting/hell etc.). Sadhsangat is very high , and that is why Sri Guru Ji has said”.(10) There was a Sikh named Tirith , he worked in the king’s army. He arrived in the Sharan (sanctuary) of Sri Hargobind Sahib. With clasped hands he said.(11) “I spend all day in my work , I cannot take time out for Naam Simran. How will we attain salvation? “ Gur Ji gave updesh , as such:- (12) “Do the seva of Sants on a daily basis , give them food and clothes. A person who gives a cow grass and feed , he alone attains the milk”.(13) “In the same way serve the Sadh , they will become pleased and will impart the easy route to udaartah (salvation). Then that person becomes accustomed to Bhagat Gyan (Devotional knowledge).(14) “How will I recognise a Sant?” he asked upon hearing this , “the person that I need to serve”. At that point Satguru Ji imparted a technique , “A king desired”.(15) “How can I see Hans (swan like creatures) with my own eyes?”, so he started doing seva of many panchi (birds) in his palaces. He feed all the panchi with a varied choga (feed). Panchi came from near and far.(16) Upon pecking the choga the panchi’s would spread the praise of this place at the Maan Sarovar ( gathering place). The Hans there heard the praise and said to the rest that we too shall go to the palaces of the king.(17) We will go there and show devotion , where panchi pick the feed daily. As such a pair of Hans arrived there and showed themselves.(18) Upon seeing them the people informed the King. The king was overjoyed and brought along with him milk and pearls which he placed in front of the pair of Hans. The Hans separated the water and drank the milk and ate the pearls.(19) They regurgitated round precious gems. They flew back off to their own abode. The king was overwhelmed as he collected the gems.(20) When the gems were taken to the Jauri (jeweller) the king was then informed that these gems are worth more than his entire kingdom. And that is why do the seva of all , the ones that come to you will grace you with Brahm Gyan (Divine Knowledge).(21) Bhai Tirth became estatic upon hearing Guru Ji’s Bachan and started the sukhdayak (pleasure giving) seva of Sants. He would achieve bliss by meditating on Waheguru and ultimately he merged with Guru in the end.(22) Phaava Dhero was a Sikh who lived in Ujjain who engaged in Bhaghti of Guru Ji in his home. He would listen to kirtan and also do kirtan. He would sleep for two pehar (three hours) at night.(23) He would do bhaghti for the remaing six pehar. By attending Satsangat he became very wise. He would come to Guru Ji after six months , upon seeing guru Ji he would be filled with bliss.(24) “What attributes do Sant have?” he asked Guru Ji one day. “What are the lachan (characteristics) of Sant?” Then Sri Hargobind Ji said. “There is a Satguru slok which describes a sant”.(25) ਮੰਤ੍ਰੰ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੰ ਧ੍ਯ੍ਯਾਨੰ ਸਰਬਤ੍ਰ ਪੂਰਨਹ ॥ मंत्रं राम राम नामं ध्यानं सरबत्र पूरनह ॥ Manṯraʼn rām rām nāmaʼn ḏẖa▫yāna sarbaṯar pūrnah. Through the Mantra of the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, one meditates on the All-pervading Lord. ਗ੍ਯ੍ਯਾਨੰ ਸਮ ਦੁਖ ਸੁਖੰ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਿਰਵੈਰਣਹ ॥ ग्यानं सम दुख सुखं जुगति निरमल निरवैरणह ॥ Ga▫yāna sam ḏukẖ sukẖaʼn jugaṯ nirmal nirvairṇėh. Those who have the wisdom to look alike upon pleasure and pain, live the immaculate lifestyle, free of vengeance. ਦਯਾਲੰ ਸਰਬਤ੍ਰ ਜੀਆ ਪੰਚ ਦੋਖ ਬਿਵਰਜਿਤਹ ॥ दयालं सरबत्र जीआ पंच दोख बिवरजितह ॥ Ḏa▫yālaʼn sarbaṯar jī▫ā pancẖ ḏokẖ bivarjiṯėh. They are kind to all beings; they have overpowered the five thieves. ਭੋਜਨੰ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਕੀਰਤਨੰ ਅਲਪ ਮਾਯਾ ਜਲ ਕਮਲ ਰਹਤਹ ॥ भोजनं गोपाल कीरतनं अलप माया जल कमल रहतह ॥ Bẖojanaʼn gopāl kīraṯanaʼn alap mā▫yā jal kamal rahṯah. They take the Kirtan of the Lord's Praise as their food; they remain untouched by Maya, like the lotus in the water. ਉਪਦੇਸੰ ਸਮ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਤ੍ਰਹ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਾਵਨੀ ॥ उपदेसं सम मित्र सत्रह भगवंत भगति भावनी ॥ Upḏesaʼn sam miṯar saṯrėh bẖagvanṯ bẖagaṯ bẖāvnī. They share the Teachings with friend and enemy alike; they love the devotional worship of God. ਪਰ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਨਹ ਸ੍ਰੋਤਿ ਸ੍ਰਵਣੰ ਆਪੁ ਤ੍ਯ੍ਯਿ-ਗਿ ਸਗਲ ਰੇਣੁਕਹ ॥ पर निंदा नह स्रोति स्रवणं आपु ित्यागि सगल रेणुकह ॥ Par ninḏā nah saroṯ sarvaṇaʼn āp ṯi▫yāg sagal reṇukėh. They do not listen to slander; renouncing self-conceit, they become the dust of all. ਖਟ ਲਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਣ ਪੂਰਨੰ ਪੁਰਖਹ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਸਾਧ ਸ੍ਵਜਨਹ ॥੪੦॥ खट लख्यण पूरनं पुरखह नानक नाम साध स्वजनह ॥४०॥ Kẖat lakẖ▫yaṇ pūranaʼn purkẖah Nānak nām sāḏẖ savajneh. 40 Whoever has these six qualities, O Nanak, is called a Holy friend. 40 The person who has received the Mantar of the Naam of the Prabhu Malik (Waheguru Ji) and who engages in the simran of the omnipresent Lord. Who considers pain and happiness as the same , whose actions are pure and without hate. Who is compassionate towards all things and has a control over the five vices. Who’s intake is eulogising Waheguru Ji and remains unaffected by maya in the same way that a lotus flower is unaffected by surrounding mud etc. Who serves friends and foes on the same level and only has love for Waheguru devotion. Who doesn’t listen with own ears to the nindya (slander) of others and who kills their own ego to become the dust of all. Whosoever possesses theses six attributes , heh Nanak their name is mitr (friend) , Sant and full human. Who engages in Naam Simran and who sees Waheguru in everyone , remains stable in sorrow and happiness. Who is pure , without hatred , and Nirala (detached) , always remains attached to Prabhu.(26) Showers compassion on all things and distances themselves from lust and anger. Just as a lotus remains unaffected. Considers friend and foe on a par.(27) Does not engage in the listening or speaking slander of others , always remains of humble mind and considers to be the dust of others. The wise can test these attributes , whosoever in this case is the virtuous Sant of many good deeds.(28) The Sangat of such Sant eradicates bad thoughts and by doing seva Gyan is obtained”. Upon hearing this bhai Dheeroh became blissful and went back to his home. He adopted all the characteristics of the Sant.(29) Many Sikhs met in the village of Bhuran Pur. Bhai Bhagwan Das was a bhagat , Bodhla was another , Malk Kataroo , Prithi Mall Jrandh , Budh Saroo.(30) Dhallu Bhagat , Shurra Harran , Siami Das Vadavan and Sundar etc. Sikhs got together to perform Kirtan.(31) Then all gathered for darshan of Guru Ji , they saw Guru Ji with their own eyes. Various gifts were presented to Guru Ji. They placed their heads at the charan kanwal of Guru Ji.(32) They stayed there for many days with a hope of salvation. “Someone please give us divine wisdom so that we may cross the bhav sagar (ocean of fears).(33) “Make a good dharamshala (place of worship), gather there everyday there in the early hours of the morning, listen to Gurbani and read Gurbani to others too”. Guru Ji stated.(34) “Contemplate on the Arth (meanings) and do Katha (preaching) , and act upon the teachings in your daily life.(35) “Work honestly and never speak lies , then do Rehraas at the Rehraas time , do kirtan upto night time and finish off with Sohila Sahib”.(36) “When there is pehar remaining of the night do ishnaan , then memorise the treasure trove of Gurbani. Whichever Sikh is hungry or clothe less , give them food and clothes and you will receive happiness”.(37) “Then on the Purbs of Massiah , Sangrand , Devaali , Vasakhi , etc. Collect Guru di kaar (donations) and prepare and distribute Kadah Parshad (Degh)”.(38) “Leaving aside ego make the mind humble , do satsangat always in this manner. Once upon a time there was a dead cat in a water well. How can the water be purified? A pandit was asked to assist”.(39) “Remove the cat and discard a thousand dholl (recipticle) of water from the well. The water will be purified”. Upon hearing this the man went away. He forgot to remove the cat.(40) Vast amounts of water were removed but the stench of the dead cat remained intact. They returned and informed the pandit. “The water hasn’t purified , I’ve discarded vast amounts”.(41) Upon hearing this the pandit said “remove more water”. They removed more water but went back to inform the pandit that the stench is still present.(42) Upon hearing this the pandit went to inspect the well himself , the dead was still in the well. “What have you done here? You’ve neglected to take the dead cat out” the pandit explained.(43) “The water will remain polluted until the cat is removed”. In the same way ego is a bad thing which is present in the body.(44) “Until this ego is lost it is not possible to attain kalyan. That is why it is important to remain alert on a daily basis in order to the lose ego”.(45) “Slowly it will vanish and your atmah will light up with Gyan Parkash (Divine knowledge)”. By listening to this the Sikhs , who were from the village Buranpur.(46) Went home estatic and engaged in Satnam Simran. They followed the instructions of Guru Ji and they Anthaykaran (Intangible inside Indriah) became pavittar (pure).(47) Whichsoever rehanee was ordained by Guru Ji , they went back to their abodes and adopted it in their everyday lives. They all attained yog kalyan (liberation) and were saying “Satguru Ji Dhan hun , they gave us this Sukh.(48)

Thank you Khalsa Ji for the above post. The following is Updesh 6th Patshahi where they stress the importance of Naam Simran , Bhagti , and Daasa bhaav in conjunction with obtaining Gyan: Jattu Tappa Updesh SriHargobindJi Maharajh Patshai 6th. Raas 5th , Adaiy 45th. Jattu Tappa. In Jonpur lived a mahan (great) tappa (physical endurance etc.). He came to do the darshan of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji. (1) He did bandana (paying respect) with clasped hands and made a benti (request) whilst sitting down. “Have heard your bhari sarasht juss (mighty praise) , lakhs (hundreds of thousands) of manukh (mamnkind) have adopted bhadi matt (sins/anti social behaviour etc.)” (2) “Hey kirpa nidhan (treasure trove of blessings) ! I have come to your sharan please give me updesh (teaching/guidance) so that I can reach kalyan (liberation)”. Upon hearing this Guru Ji said “do shantki tap”. (3) “Utter Waheguru’s naam on a daily basis , by stopping your indraeh (thought process) absorb naam in your mann (mind).” Afterwards the tappa asked “some of sarasht matt (of great wisdom) say.” (4) “That it is not possible to attain gatti (liberation) without gyan (knowledge) , the ved’s give parman (instruction) on this.” Upon hearing this Guru Ji said “understand that if your desire is for gatti (liberation).” (5) “Those who engage in Naam Japp in their minds day and night , they achieve the four davaray (enterance). Through which mukhti (living liberation) can be entered and as such Waheguru can be met.” (6) “Just as there are 4 entrances to Sri Harmander Sahib , whichever entrance one steps through , for them that is uttam (highly). Jog , virag , bhagti , and gyan are achieved in hand through Naam Simran.” (7) “Focus the attention in a sundar (good/beautiful etc.) manner , do simran of Satnaam with prem (love). Then the phall (divine gift/fruition) of jog is achieved. With simran the mann (mind) becomes stable.” (8) “Then vairag (detachment) from Vishay (sinful thoughts/actions) takes place which is the mool (foundation) of bhagti (devotion) , then manukh (mankind) becomes accustomed to simran. By engaging in this maha prem (great love) develops with Prabhu (Waheguru Ji). Day and night Ik (Waheguru ji) is absorbed in the mind.” (9) “Whosoever is the recipient of Waheguru Ji’s kirpa (blessing) , they acquire livv (concentration). Then gyan is produced in the hirdah (heart). Only consider the atmah (soul) to be puran (complete) , recognise the true self (i.e. atmah within body) and extinguish bandan (attachments etc.).” (10) “These are the four asray (pillars/supports) of Satnaam , which are achieved upon engaging in Simran. “That is why if you desire the four , then associate yourself with Naam.” (11) “By attending the Dharamsal Satguru (satsangat/place of worship) a mighty phall (gift/fruition) is achieved by taking each step. Listen to the shabad by removing hankaar (ego) and making the mind humble , the Upashana (devotion) of Prabhu (Waheguru Ji) will be attained.” (12) “Do ishnaan (washing) pishli raat (Amrit vela/early hours) , this shantki tap is saresht (above all) and mahan (great). With Satnaam Simran phall (fruition) is acquired. Focus on the belief meh tann nahi haih (I am not body).” (13) “I was not born when my physical body was born , I will not die when the body physically dies. My roop (form) is Satt Chetan Anand , slowly but surely this sukhan da mool (foundation of all happiness) is achieved.” (14) Navla and Nihala were Guru Ji’s Sikhs , whose abode was in Patna and they lived there. They always spoke the truth , made an honest living and always yearned for truthful company. (15) Whichever Sikh would engage in bhajan (Waheguru Ji’s praises) with prem (love) , they would do their seva with utmost enthusiasm. They came to do the darshan (seeing) of Satguru Ji , they bowed their heads after placing bhet (offerings) according to their samratha (ability). (16) After staying with Guru Ji for some days , one day they made a benti (humble request) whilst sitting near Guru Ji. “Guru Gareeb Nazaaz (bestows powers to the poor) , Mukhti Datay (bestows liberation)! please give us mahan (great) updesh (instruction/guidance).” (17) “Which causes everything to be accomplished by doing , leaving nothing unachieved.” Guru Ji said persistently do the Upashana (devotion) of Satnaam.” (18) At that point Nihala said “some with saresht matt (great minds) say that as long as there is dwaht (duality) in the heart of man then tripti (the coalition of Upas , Upashana , and Upashak) remains.” (19) First there is Upas , secondly Upashna , and third Upashak. Just as Thiatha , theh , and thian. In the same way gyatha , gyan , and gey is. (20) When Advaytah is achieved then these three are not seen. It becomes Parbrahm Saroop (Waheguru) , just as a drop of water becomes part of the ocean. (21) When Namee , Naam , and Jaapak are not , then see your entire saroop (form). Upon hearing this Guru Ji said ,”Bhagti (devotion) is of four kinds.” (22) “with many kamnavah (desires) in the mind , they engage in Satnaam Simran day and night and does the seva of Sants. Whichsoever bachan (instructions) they give , they agree to it.” (23) “Their kamnavah (desires) become fulfilled , then a beautiful devotion for Prabhu (Waheguru) arises in the heart. Secondly there are those who become bhagats because they are Atar (antagonised) , when enemies cause abundant dukh (pains etc.).” (24) “Some feel much pain as a result of a rog (illness/disease etc.) , they engage in Simran as a result. They become sukhi (happy) from enemies , the ailments disappear and become mighty strong.” (25) “Their sharda (faith) has increased , they do perpetual simran because of this. Thirdly there are those who adopt Upashna on a daily basis , they do the Simran of Satnaam (who removes paaps/sins).” (26) “The daas considers their Prabhu to be the karta (creator) , we are like istri (female) and Parmeshvar (Waheguru) is akin to the patti (husband). The antar indreh (mindset) becomes nirmal (pure) , then Brahm Gyan (divine knowledge) is attained.” (27) “Fourth Gyani are vishal (broad) bhagat , they only see the one Parmeshvar in everyone and desire to see as well. Just as there is akash (sky light) in Ghada (clay pot) and kohta (high building) , in the same way Ik Brahm (Waheguru) gives parkash light in everyone.” (28) “By understanding it in this way they engage in perpetual simran of Prabhu (Waheguru) , then Uttam Atam-Gyan (highest divine knowledge) is absorbed in the heart. Climbing from the chauthi bhoomka (fourth stage etc.) then fifth and sixth , they then rest in the seventh.” (29) “That is why you should do Satnaam Simran , and whilst remaining nishkam (without desires) do the seva of Sants. Lose the ego pride and keep the mind low (humble) , then this will give rise to your kalyan being acquired in a very simple method.” (30) At that point upon hearing this outstanding updesh bhai Navla and Nihala became Gurmukhs (adhering to Guru Ji’s teachings). Soorbeer (warrior) Jaaht Jeht was a big Pehalvan (wrestler). His duty was gate keeper at Guru Ji’s entrance. (31) Always remained stationed at the gate and none could enter without his permission. One day while Guru Ji were sitting sehaj subah (generally) he asked. (32) “Some say that when gyan is attained , then what is the purpose of bhgati (devotion) ? When gyan gives rise to bibek (pleasure/knowledge etc.)” (33) “Guru Ji imparted a shub marg (auspicious technique) , without bhagti gyan does not show shoba (elegance/grace). Just as there is a lot of strength in butter , if it is mixed in food then that becomes very svaadi (tasty).” (34) “If someone suffering from kuff (phlegm etc.) is given butter then this will play havoc in their chest by causing congestion. Their mouth will feel bland day and night , a nasty cough will develop and there will be a loss of appetite.” (35) “If the taseer (constitution) of the body is that of pitt (very heated) then that person will develop diarrhoea and many unpleasant ailments will be given rise to.” (36) “If the butter is mixed with missri (crystalised sugar etc.) then the consumption of this will lead to pleasure. In the same way the characteristics of gyan is such that if it is taken individually i.e. meh brahm huh ( I am Brahm) then this is neither elegant or graceful.” (37) “The person listening to this will become very angry , will go to narak (hell) , will not see swarg (paradise). If a hankari (egoistic) person adopts gyan in their heart then they will consider themselves very big.” (38) “Neither will they do seva in Satsangat and neither will they show nimratha (being humble) towards anybody. This is on a par to the chesty congestion in the previous scenario , they will go to narak (hell) in a terrifying manner.” (39) “If a vishey (lustful) person listens to just gyan then he will engage in the bhog of pariee istri (adultery) etc. and also develop other anti-social habits. This is on a par to the diarrhoea scenario , and will endure the torture of narak (hell).” (40) “That is why Brahm-Gyan (divine knowledge) should be taken in conjunction with bhagti (devotion) , this is the kalyan of everyone. Meh pabhu da daas huh (I am the servant of Waheguru Ji) will sound beautifully elegant and graceful from their mouth. In that way Ahangbrahm (Pramatmah) i.e. Waheguru ji’s Gyan will take parkash (enlightenment) in the heart.” (41) “That is why everybody needs to do Naam Simran , with prem (love) adopt the Sukha da Dharam (Waheguru Simran). That is why kushk (arid/dry) gyan is not good. If Naam Simran is done along with it then the jeev (human beings) will achieve that state of kalyan (life liberation)”. (42)

Very interesting and informative post Khalsa Ji , thank you. Personally I feel that Guru Kirpa has to be the ultimate key to Mukti. One achieves Mukti through losing Vashna but one must also lose Deh Hangta. Haumeh can take many subtle forms but when the Gursikh becomes the Daas then Haumeh will cease to be.

The females in the photo are his cousin sisters and nieces.

Khalsa Ji I have spent 14 years with Sant Mann Singh Pehowa wale. Sant Ji are of a very high calibre and rehat. I was humbled by the way they treat every female as their sister/daughter. If anyone has any doubts then please ask. Many thanks.

Nice information , thank you.