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Originally Posted by Balbir Singh Pray Truth for all and say Satsriakal!
A Gurmukh is a Sewadar who works for others, who socializes. A Gurmukh is concerned with making this world a better place." Such beliefs make ego strong. Since when a Gurmukh is concerned with making God's creation a better place?
A true Gurmukh follows only God's Hukum and remains humble.
Balbir Singh |
Guru Nanak says to break the cycle of death and rebirth; selfless service and meditation on Naam are necessary. He says social service does not guarantee the inner experience of the Master within. If that were true then all social workers would have got their liberation and guided mankind. He says just service gives a sense of superiority and this leads to self-image whereas ‘simran’ as a total surrender works as eraser of ego. It is a human attitude. The moment they give something or do a favor, they think they are different from other and expect different treatment.
Thus we may serve as many patients, construct hospitals, schools and earned a good name and honour, but if this service has not touched the subtleness and then risen to Naam Simraan and awakened our mind, we are not going to break cycle of death and rebirth and thus will be born again and again to stay away from God.
Therefore in order to subdue the ego, Gurbani instructs us to do naam simran alongwith.
Regards Sahni Mohinder