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Gurmat Vichaar
Gurmat Vichar - Discussions
Part III Liberation Mukti-Niravan
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<blockquote data-quote="Sikh80" data-source="post: 64157" data-attributes="member: 5290"><p><strong><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Summary Of the present Post up till now</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">1. Nitnem (Daily religious observance)</span></span></strong></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">One should always do 'Nitnem'. It is the treasure, asset, wealth and property of a sikh.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Amrit Vailey Uth Kae jaae Ander Dariaao Nahuande</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sahaj Samadh Agaadh Vich Ek Mun Hoae Gur Jap Japande,</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Mathe Tikke Lal Lae Sadh Sangat Chal Jaae Behande,</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sabad Surat Liv Leen Hoae Satgur Bani Gaae Sunande,</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Bhaae Bhagat Bhai Varetmaan Gur Sewa Gurpurb Karande</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sanjhe Sodar Gavana Mun Male Milande</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Raat Kirat Sohila Kar Aarti Parshad Vandande</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Gurmukh Sukh Fal Piram Chakhande." (Bhai Gurdas Ji)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">It is the sacred obligation of every baptised Sikh to daily recite at least the following five banies (Holy Hymns) of Nitnem :</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Early Morning : Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Sudha Swaiyae, Chaupei, Anand Sahib followed by Ardas (offering prayer)</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Evening : Rehraas Sahib</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Night : Kirtan Sohila</span></span></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Gursikh Rahat Sunho Hae Meet Parbhate Uth Kar Hit Cheet</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Waheguru Gurmantra Su Jaap Kar Ishnan Parae Jap Jaap</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sandhiya Samae Sunae Rehraas Kirtan Katha Sunnae Har Yaas</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">In Meh Nem Ju ek Karaae So Sikh Amarpuri Meh Jaae" (Bhai Nandlal Ji)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sant Ji Maharaj Also preached that one should recite Nitnem before coming to the morning Dewan (holy congregation) otherwise he fails to do it afterwards.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">2. Meditation on the Divine Name is the Prime righteousness of all human beings.</span></span></strong></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Jinee Aaesa Har Naam Na Cheteo Se Kahe Jag Aayae Ram Raje" (450)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Sodhat Sodhat Sodh Beechara Bin Har Bhajan Nahi Chhutkara" (260)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">3. Wondrous power of meditation</span></span></strong></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">All the time continuous meditation on the Divine Name with full devotion and concentration, creates a wondrous power that is keeping billions of Suns, Moons, spheres and the entire creations of the Universe moving.</span></span></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Naam Japat Kot Soor Ujjaraa Binsae Bhram Andheraa" (700)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sant Ji Maharaj uttered these words when an engineer was showing him a power plant where electricity was being generated by fast rotation of the dynemo.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">4. Method of Nam - Simran (Meditation) -</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">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.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Bahar Bhitter Eko Janaho Eh Gur giam Batai" (684)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">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.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Kabir Too Too Karta To Hoohaa Mujh Meh Raha Na Hoohn.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Jab Aappa Par Ka Mit Gayaa Jat Dekhau tat Too" (1375)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><em>"Gur Kee Murat Mun Meh Dhiaan.</em></span></span></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Gur Kae Shabad Mantar Mun Maan.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Gur Kae Charan Ridae Lae Dharon.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Gur Parbrehm Sada Namaskaro" (864)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">5. The occult powers (ridh-sidh) are of no avail. The realization of God consciousness, 'Atam-Pad' is a far higher stage.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Ridh sidh Sabh Moh hae Naam Naa Vasse Mun Aayee" (593)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Achar Chare Tan Sidh Hoi Sidhi Te Budh Paee.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Prem Ke Ser Laage Tan Bhiter Taan Bhrum Kateyaa Jaayee" (607)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">6. Spiritual Humility is not possible without selfless service.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Sewa Karat Hoi Nihkami Tis Ko Hot Prapat Swami" (286)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Kar Kirpa Jiskae Hirdae Gareebe Bassave.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Nanak Eehaan Mukat Aagae Sukh Paave" (278)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Gur Sewa Te Sukh Oopjae Phir Dukh Na Lage Aaaye.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Jaman Marna Mit Gayaa Kaale Ka Kichh Naa Basai" (651)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">7. Rising above the trinity of Tamo, Rajo and Sato is considered as achieving the stage of God consciousness or opening of Trikuti. Realizing the God within is the opening of Dasam Dwaar.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Trikuti Chhutae Daswa Dar Khule Tan Mun Khiwaa Bhai" (1123)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"The Chand Na Suraj Pawan Na Pani. Sakhi Jaagi Gurmukh Jaani." (974)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Dinas Na Raen Baed Nahi Shastra Tahaa Basse Nirankara" (484)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Begampur Saher Ko Naun. Dookh Andoh Nahin The Thau" (345)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Gurmukh Anter Sehaj Hai Mun Charyaa Daswai Akaas</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Tithai Oongh Na Bhuk Hai Har Amrit Naam Sukh Vaas</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Nanak Dukh Sukh Viaapat Nahi Jithe Atam Ram Pargaas" (1414)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">8. Sabad Guru Surat Dhun Chela (943). Sant Ji Maharaj clarified that our guru is 'Shabad' only. Never was body guru nor it will be in future. It is not appropriate to worship 'body'.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Bani Guru Guru Hai Bani Vich Bani Amrit Saare' (982)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Wah Wah Bani Nirankaar Hai Tis Jewad Avar Na Koi.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Wah Wah Agam Athah Hai Wah Wah Sacha Soi" (515)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">9. All Jantras, Mantras and Tantras fade away with the supremacy of Gurbani (The Divine Hymns).</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Dhur Kee Bani Aayee. Tin Sagli Chint Mittai" (628)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Sunat Japat Har Naam Jass Tan Kee Door Ballai.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Mahan Mantra Nanak Kathe Har Ke Gun Gaaee" (814)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Kajar Koth Meh Bhaee Na Kaaree Nirmal Baran Banio Ree.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Maha Mantra Gur Hirdai Basio Acharaj Naam Sunio Ree" (384)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Ram Nam Jo Jan Japae Andin Sad Jaagai.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Tant Mant Nah Johee {censored} Chhakh Na Lagai" (817)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">10. 'Panth' means Gurmat Way of Life. Masses does not mean Panth. Those who follow the messages of Dashmesh Pita are Panth.</span></span></strong></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Charan Chalo Marg Gobind.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Mittae Paap Japiai Har Bind" (281)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Poora Satguru Janiai Poore Poora That Banaya.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Poore Poora Sadhsang Poore Poora Mantra Dhrirayaa.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Poore Poora Param Ras Poora Gurmukh Panth Challayaa.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Gurmukh Panth Suhelraa Manmukh Bareh Vaat Phirande.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Gurmukh Paar Langhidaa Manmukh Bhawjal Vich Doobande." ( Bhai gurdas ji )</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Santa Sangat Paayeea Jit Jamke Panth Na Jaeeyai" (132)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Gur Satgur Daatte Panth Battaiya Har Milyaa Aaye Prabh Meri.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Andin Anand Bhaiya Vadbhagi Sabh Aas Puji Jan Keri" (170)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Mere Heeare Preet Ramrai Ki Gur Marag Panth Bataiya" (172)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">11. One should not make an appeal for money is Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. If everybody contributes his 'Daswandh' (One tenth of one's income) there will be no shortage of funds and all the programmes will run smoothy.</span></span></strong></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Ghal Khai Kich Hathon Deh Nanak Rah Pacchane Sayee" (1245)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">12. In holy congregation, Ardas (prayer) need to be performed briefly and the requests too be short.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Vin Boliaa Sabh Kich Janda Kis Aagee Keechai Ardas Nanak</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Ghat Ghat Eko Vartada Sabad Kare Pargaas" (1420)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sant Ji Maharaj also used to advise that it is not appropriate to stand with a naked sword in hands before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji while offering prayer (Ardas). It is befitting to make a request with folded hands before the Master.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">13. One should always use one's tongue for meditation and praising the bounties of the Almighty. It should not be used for evil speaking, back-biting, uttering hateful words, or bestowing good fortunes and curses.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Rasna Japti Toohee Toohee" (1215)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Rasna Japae Na Nam Til Til Kar Katiai" (1363)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Rasna Gun Gopal Nidh Gayan.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Shant Sehaj Rehus Mun Upjio Saglae Dookh Palayan" (174)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">14. The highest degree of meditation is to bear adusive, harsh or rough language of any one without any reaction.</span></span></strong></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Ustat Ninda Dou Tiagae. Khojae Pad Nirbana" (219)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Nindo Nindo Moko Log Nindo. Ninda Jan Ko Khari Piyari" (339)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Ridae Sudh Jao Ninda Hoe. Hamre Kaprae Nindak Doe" (339)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Ninda Kare so Humra Meet. Nindak Mahe Hamara Cheet" (339)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Loken Kee Chaturae Upmaa Te Baesantar Jaar.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Koee Bhala Kahao Bhavae Boora Kahao Hum Tan Deeo Hai Daar." (528)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">15. Those are the religious deeds which lead to the achievement of the God consciousness (Atam Pad).</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Sarab Dharam Meh Shresht Dharam.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Har Ko Naam Jap Nirmal Karam" (266)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">16. Feelings of brotherhood and fraternity are achieved only by listening to the holy hymns in congregation (Sangat).</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Beesar Gai Sabh Taat Parai Jab Te Sadh Sangat Mohe Paayee.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">(Pause) Na Ko Bairee Nahe Bigaana Sagal Sang Hum Ko Ban Aaee.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Jo Prabh Keeno So Bhal Manieo Eh Sumat Sadhu Te Paaee.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sab Meh Rav Rehaa Prabh Ekae Pekh Pekh Nanak Bigsaaee" (1299)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Sabh Ko Aaesae Teree Bettha Ghat Ghat Anter Too Hai Vootha.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Sebhe Sanjhiwal Sadain Too Keesae Na Dishe Bahara Jio." (97)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Gursikha Eko Piar Gur Mitaa Pootan Bhaieean Gur Satguru Bolho Sabh Gur Aakh Guru Jeevaeea" (648)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">17. One who craves to make a speech, should not and one who does not like, should deliver a speech; when requested.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Aaver Updesai Aap Na Karae Aavat Javat Janmae Mare" (269)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Pareea Jeti Aarjaa Pareh Jete Sas Nanak Lakhae Ek Gal Hor Haumai Zakhna Zakh" (467)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Kaetae Kaheh Vakan Keh Keh Jawna Ved Kaheh Vakhiaan Ant Na Pawna Pareea Nahi Bhed Bujhia Pawna" (148)</span></span></em></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">One who want to make a speech, his lecture would be based on his egoism or cleverness but one who does not have such a craving, he would be guided in his lecture by the Almighty and words uttered by him would flow smoothly from his inner soul.</span></span></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Re Jan Mun Madho Sio Laeeya Chaturae Na Chaturbhuj Paieya" (324)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Keh Kabir Bhagat Kar Paiya Bholae Bhai Milae Raghraiya" (324)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">18. Peace will prevail in this universe when all the human beings will get up early in the morning, take bath, medidate on The Divine Name recite holy hymns, and sing praises.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Gur Satgur Ka Jo Sikh Akhae Su Bhaalke Uth Har Naam Dhiawae.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Udam Kare Bhalke Parbhati Ishnaan Kare Amrit Sar Nahvae.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Updes Guru Har Har Jap Jape Sabh Kilbikh Paap Dokh Leh Javae.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Phir Cherae Diwas Gurbani Gavae Behndia Uthdia Har Naam Dhiavae.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Jo Sas Giraas Dhiae Mera Har Har So Gursikh guru Mun Bhaivae.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Jisno Dyal Hovae Mera Swami Tis Gursikh Guru Updes Sunnave.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Jan Nanak Dhoor Mangae Tis Gursikh Kee Jo Aaap Jape Aurah Naam Japavae" (305)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">19. Unless one gets away with the attachment of body and ego, the veil of ignorance is not dispelled and he would not be able to achieve the sphere of God consciousness.</span></span></strong></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Sadho Eh Tan Mithia Jano.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Ya Bhitar Jo Ram Basat Hai Sacho Tahe Pachano" (1186)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">20. Concentration on Akal Purakh and a stage of oneness with Him cannot be achieved unless one shuns attachment with the worldy materialistic things.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Drisatmaan Hai Sagal Mithena. Ek Mangao Daan Gobind Sant Rena" (1083)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Jo Deesai So Sagal Binasae Jio Badar Kee Chaaee.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Jan Nanak Jag Janeo Mithia Rehio Ram Sarnaee" (1204)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Eh Jag Dhoae Ka Pahar Tai Sacha Maniea Kih Beechaar" (1187)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Re Nar Eh Sachi Jie Dhaar Sagal Japat Hai Jaisae Supna Binsat Lagat Na Bar" (633)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">21. Living to the Will of the God and obeying His command is real Gursikhi. Whatever He does is right. There is peace in His Will.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"So Sikh Sakha Bandhap Hai Bhaee Je Gur Ke Bhanee Vich Aavae" (601)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Hukam Maneia Hovae Parwan Tan Khasmae Ka Mehal Piaesee" (471)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Hukam Razaee Chalna Nanak Likhia Naal" (1)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Jo Hoaa Hovat So Jaanae. Prabh Apne Ka Hukam Pachaanae" (286)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Mane Satgur Hukam Hukam Manaiya Bhana Manae Hukam Gur Phurmaya" (Bhai Gurdas Ji)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Ek Mun Ek Aradhna Baber Jande Varaj Rahaave.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Hukmee Banda Hoi Kai Khasmae Da Bhana Tis Bhowae." (Bhai Gurdas Ji)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">22. One should never indulge in rough or harsh talk while sitting in Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Gaafal Gian Vihoonia Gur Bin gian Na Bhal Jio.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Khichotaan Veegochiae Bure Bhala Duae Naal Jio.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Bin Shabdae Bhae Ratia Sabh Johi Jamkaal Jio" (751)</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Bahoota Bolan Zakhan Hoi. Vin Bole Jainae Sabh Soe" (661)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">23. One should come in time to attend the holy congregation. Sant Ji Maharaj always emphasized on this and advised, "Late comers hurt the feelings of those who sit attuned with Him. Let it be raining torrentially or there is a storm, one must be punctual and stick to the given timings."</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Zakhar Zhangi Meeh Varsae Bhee Gur Dekhan Jaee Samund Sagar</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Hovae Bhoo Khara Gursikh Langh Gur 8 Peh Jaee." (757)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">24. Peace will prevail and the country will have no problems when you will have a common kitchen.</span></span></strong></p><p><em><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">"Sabhee Sanjhiwaal Sadain Too Keesae N Dishae Bahra Jio" (97)</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.amritbani.com/sas.htm" target="_blank">Amrit Bani</a></p><p>E&.O.E</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sikh80, post: 64157, member: 5290"] [B][COLOR=blue][FONT=Verdana]Summary Of the present Post up till now[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]1. Nitnem (Daily religious observance)[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]One should always do 'Nitnem'. It is the treasure, asset, wealth and property of a sikh.[/FONT][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Amrit Vailey Uth Kae jaae Ander Dariaao Nahuande[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sahaj Samadh Agaadh Vich Ek Mun Hoae Gur Jap Japande,[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Mathe Tikke Lal Lae Sadh Sangat Chal Jaae Behande,[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sabad Surat Liv Leen Hoae Satgur Bani Gaae Sunande,[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Bhaae Bhagat Bhai Varetmaan Gur Sewa Gurpurb Karande[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sanjhe Sodar Gavana Mun Male Milande[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Raat Kirat Sohila Kar Aarti Parshad Vandande[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Gurmukh Sukh Fal Piram Chakhande." (Bhai Gurdas Ji)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]It is the sacred obligation of every baptised Sikh to daily recite at least the following five banies (Holy Hymns) of Nitnem :[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Early Morning : Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Sudha Swaiyae, Chaupei, Anand Sahib followed by Ardas (offering prayer)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Evening : Rehraas Sahib[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Night : Kirtan Sohila[/FONT][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Gursikh Rahat Sunho Hae Meet Parbhate Uth Kar Hit Cheet[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Waheguru Gurmantra Su Jaap Kar Ishnan Parae Jap Jaap[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sandhiya Samae Sunae Rehraas Kirtan Katha Sunnae Har Yaas[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]In Meh Nem Ju ek Karaae So Sikh Amarpuri Meh Jaae" (Bhai Nandlal Ji)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sant Ji Maharaj Also preached that one should recite Nitnem before coming to the morning Dewan (holy congregation) otherwise he fails to do it afterwards.[/FONT][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]2. Meditation on the Divine Name is the Prime righteousness of all human beings.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Jinee Aaesa Har Naam Na Cheteo Se Kahe Jag Aayae Ram Raje" (450)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Sodhat Sodhat Sodh Beechara Bin Har Bhajan Nahi Chhutkara" (260)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]3. Wondrous power of meditation[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]All the time continuous meditation on the Divine Name with full devotion and concentration, creates a wondrous power that is keeping billions of Suns, Moons, spheres and the entire creations of the Universe moving.[/FONT][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Naam Japat Kot Soor Ujjaraa Binsae Bhram Andheraa" (700)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sant Ji Maharaj uttered these words when an engineer was showing him a power plant where electricity was being generated by fast rotation of the dynemo.[/FONT][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]4. Method of Nam - Simran (Meditation) -[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]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.[/FONT][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Bahar Bhitter Eko Janaho Eh Gur giam Batai" (684)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]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.[/FONT][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Kabir Too Too Karta To Hoohaa Mujh Meh Raha Na Hoohn.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Jab Aappa Par Ka Mit Gayaa Jat Dekhau tat Too" (1375)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]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.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][I]"Gur Kee Murat Mun Meh Dhiaan.[/I][/FONT][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Gur Kae Shabad Mantar Mun Maan.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Gur Kae Charan Ridae Lae Dharon.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Gur Parbrehm Sada Namaskaro" (864)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]5. The occult powers (ridh-sidh) are of no avail. The realization of God consciousness, 'Atam-Pad' is a far higher stage.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Ridh sidh Sabh Moh hae Naam Naa Vasse Mun Aayee" (593)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Achar Chare Tan Sidh Hoi Sidhi Te Budh Paee.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Prem Ke Ser Laage Tan Bhiter Taan Bhrum Kateyaa Jaayee" (607)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]6. Spiritual Humility is not possible without selfless service.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Sewa Karat Hoi Nihkami Tis Ko Hot Prapat Swami" (286)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Kar Kirpa Jiskae Hirdae Gareebe Bassave.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Nanak Eehaan Mukat Aagae Sukh Paave" (278)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Gur Sewa Te Sukh Oopjae Phir Dukh Na Lage Aaaye.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Jaman Marna Mit Gayaa Kaale Ka Kichh Naa Basai" (651)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]7. Rising above the trinity of Tamo, Rajo and Sato is considered as achieving the stage of God consciousness or opening of Trikuti. Realizing the God within is the opening of Dasam Dwaar.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Trikuti Chhutae Daswa Dar Khule Tan Mun Khiwaa Bhai" (1123)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"The Chand Na Suraj Pawan Na Pani. Sakhi Jaagi Gurmukh Jaani." (974)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Dinas Na Raen Baed Nahi Shastra Tahaa Basse Nirankara" (484)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Begampur Saher Ko Naun. Dookh Andoh Nahin The Thau" (345)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Gurmukh Anter Sehaj Hai Mun Charyaa Daswai Akaas[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Tithai Oongh Na Bhuk Hai Har Amrit Naam Sukh Vaas[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Nanak Dukh Sukh Viaapat Nahi Jithe Atam Ram Pargaas" (1414)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]8. Sabad Guru Surat Dhun Chela (943). Sant Ji Maharaj clarified that our guru is 'Shabad' only. Never was body guru nor it will be in future. It is not appropriate to worship 'body'.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Bani Guru Guru Hai Bani Vich Bani Amrit Saare' (982)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Wah Wah Bani Nirankaar Hai Tis Jewad Avar Na Koi.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Wah Wah Agam Athah Hai Wah Wah Sacha Soi" (515)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]9. All Jantras, Mantras and Tantras fade away with the supremacy of Gurbani (The Divine Hymns).[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Dhur Kee Bani Aayee. Tin Sagli Chint Mittai" (628)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Sunat Japat Har Naam Jass Tan Kee Door Ballai.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Mahan Mantra Nanak Kathe Har Ke Gun Gaaee" (814)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Kajar Koth Meh Bhaee Na Kaaree Nirmal Baran Banio Ree.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Maha Mantra Gur Hirdai Basio Acharaj Naam Sunio Ree" (384)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Ram Nam Jo Jan Japae Andin Sad Jaagai.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Tant Mant Nah Johee {censored} Chhakh Na Lagai" (817)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]10. 'Panth' means Gurmat Way of Life. Masses does not mean Panth. Those who follow the messages of Dashmesh Pita are Panth.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Charan Chalo Marg Gobind.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Mittae Paap Japiai Har Bind" (281)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Poora Satguru Janiai Poore Poora That Banaya.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Poore Poora Sadhsang Poore Poora Mantra Dhrirayaa.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Poore Poora Param Ras Poora Gurmukh Panth Challayaa.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Gurmukh Panth Suhelraa Manmukh Bareh Vaat Phirande.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Gurmukh Paar Langhidaa Manmukh Bhawjal Vich Doobande." ( Bhai gurdas ji )[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Santa Sangat Paayeea Jit Jamke Panth Na Jaeeyai" (132)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Gur Satgur Daatte Panth Battaiya Har Milyaa Aaye Prabh Meri.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Andin Anand Bhaiya Vadbhagi Sabh Aas Puji Jan Keri" (170)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Mere Heeare Preet Ramrai Ki Gur Marag Panth Bataiya" (172)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]11. One should not make an appeal for money is Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. If everybody contributes his 'Daswandh' (One tenth of one's income) there will be no shortage of funds and all the programmes will run smoothy.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Ghal Khai Kich Hathon Deh Nanak Rah Pacchane Sayee" (1245)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]12. In holy congregation, Ardas (prayer) need to be performed briefly and the requests too be short.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Vin Boliaa Sabh Kich Janda Kis Aagee Keechai Ardas Nanak[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Ghat Ghat Eko Vartada Sabad Kare Pargaas" (1420)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sant Ji Maharaj also used to advise that it is not appropriate to stand with a naked sword in hands before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji while offering prayer (Ardas). It is befitting to make a request with folded hands before the Master.[/FONT][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]13. One should always use one's tongue for meditation and praising the bounties of the Almighty. It should not be used for evil speaking, back-biting, uttering hateful words, or bestowing good fortunes and curses.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Rasna Japti Toohee Toohee" (1215)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Rasna Japae Na Nam Til Til Kar Katiai" (1363)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Rasna Gun Gopal Nidh Gayan.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Shant Sehaj Rehus Mun Upjio Saglae Dookh Palayan" (174)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]14. The highest degree of meditation is to bear adusive, harsh or rough language of any one without any reaction.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Ustat Ninda Dou Tiagae. Khojae Pad Nirbana" (219)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Nindo Nindo Moko Log Nindo. Ninda Jan Ko Khari Piyari" (339)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Ridae Sudh Jao Ninda Hoe. Hamre Kaprae Nindak Doe" (339)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Ninda Kare so Humra Meet. Nindak Mahe Hamara Cheet" (339)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Loken Kee Chaturae Upmaa Te Baesantar Jaar.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Koee Bhala Kahao Bhavae Boora Kahao Hum Tan Deeo Hai Daar." (528)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]15. Those are the religious deeds which lead to the achievement of the God consciousness (Atam Pad).[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Sarab Dharam Meh Shresht Dharam.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Har Ko Naam Jap Nirmal Karam" (266)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]16. Feelings of brotherhood and fraternity are achieved only by listening to the holy hymns in congregation (Sangat).[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Beesar Gai Sabh Taat Parai Jab Te Sadh Sangat Mohe Paayee.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana](Pause) Na Ko Bairee Nahe Bigaana Sagal Sang Hum Ko Ban Aaee.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Jo Prabh Keeno So Bhal Manieo Eh Sumat Sadhu Te Paaee.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sab Meh Rav Rehaa Prabh Ekae Pekh Pekh Nanak Bigsaaee" (1299)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Sabh Ko Aaesae Teree Bettha Ghat Ghat Anter Too Hai Vootha.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Sebhe Sanjhiwal Sadain Too Keesae Na Dishe Bahara Jio." (97)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Gursikha Eko Piar Gur Mitaa Pootan Bhaieean Gur Satguru Bolho Sabh Gur Aakh Guru Jeevaeea" (648)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]17. One who craves to make a speech, should not and one who does not like, should deliver a speech; when requested.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Aaver Updesai Aap Na Karae Aavat Javat Janmae Mare" (269)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Pareea Jeti Aarjaa Pareh Jete Sas Nanak Lakhae Ek Gal Hor Haumai Zakhna Zakh" (467)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Kaetae Kaheh Vakan Keh Keh Jawna Ved Kaheh Vakhiaan Ant Na Pawna Pareea Nahi Bhed Bujhia Pawna" (148)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]One who want to make a speech, his lecture would be based on his egoism or cleverness but one who does not have such a craving, he would be guided in his lecture by the Almighty and words uttered by him would flow smoothly from his inner soul.[/FONT][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Re Jan Mun Madho Sio Laeeya Chaturae Na Chaturbhuj Paieya" (324)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Keh Kabir Bhagat Kar Paiya Bholae Bhai Milae Raghraiya" (324)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]18. Peace will prevail in this universe when all the human beings will get up early in the morning, take bath, medidate on The Divine Name recite holy hymns, and sing praises.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Gur Satgur Ka Jo Sikh Akhae Su Bhaalke Uth Har Naam Dhiawae.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Udam Kare Bhalke Parbhati Ishnaan Kare Amrit Sar Nahvae.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Updes Guru Har Har Jap Jape Sabh Kilbikh Paap Dokh Leh Javae.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Phir Cherae Diwas Gurbani Gavae Behndia Uthdia Har Naam Dhiavae.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Jo Sas Giraas Dhiae Mera Har Har So Gursikh guru Mun Bhaivae.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Jisno Dyal Hovae Mera Swami Tis Gursikh Guru Updes Sunnave.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Jan Nanak Dhoor Mangae Tis Gursikh Kee Jo Aaap Jape Aurah Naam Japavae" (305)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]19. Unless one gets away with the attachment of body and ego, the veil of ignorance is not dispelled and he would not be able to achieve the sphere of God consciousness.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Sadho Eh Tan Mithia Jano.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Ya Bhitar Jo Ram Basat Hai Sacho Tahe Pachano" (1186)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]20. Concentration on Akal Purakh and a stage of oneness with Him cannot be achieved unless one shuns attachment with the worldy materialistic things.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Drisatmaan Hai Sagal Mithena. Ek Mangao Daan Gobind Sant Rena" (1083)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Jo Deesai So Sagal Binasae Jio Badar Kee Chaaee.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Jan Nanak Jag Janeo Mithia Rehio Ram Sarnaee" (1204)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Eh Jag Dhoae Ka Pahar Tai Sacha Maniea Kih Beechaar" (1187)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Re Nar Eh Sachi Jie Dhaar Sagal Japat Hai Jaisae Supna Binsat Lagat Na Bar" (633)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]21. Living to the Will of the God and obeying His command is real Gursikhi. Whatever He does is right. There is peace in His Will.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"So Sikh Sakha Bandhap Hai Bhaee Je Gur Ke Bhanee Vich Aavae" (601)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Hukam Maneia Hovae Parwan Tan Khasmae Ka Mehal Piaesee" (471)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Hukam Razaee Chalna Nanak Likhia Naal" (1)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Jo Hoaa Hovat So Jaanae. Prabh Apne Ka Hukam Pachaanae" (286)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Mane Satgur Hukam Hukam Manaiya Bhana Manae Hukam Gur Phurmaya" (Bhai Gurdas Ji)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Ek Mun Ek Aradhna Baber Jande Varaj Rahaave.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Hukmee Banda Hoi Kai Khasmae Da Bhana Tis Bhowae." (Bhai Gurdas Ji)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]22. One should never indulge in rough or harsh talk while sitting in Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Gaafal Gian Vihoonia Gur Bin gian Na Bhal Jio.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Khichotaan Veegochiae Bure Bhala Duae Naal Jio.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Bin Shabdae Bhae Ratia Sabh Johi Jamkaal Jio" (751)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Bahoota Bolan Zakhan Hoi. Vin Bole Jainae Sabh Soe" (661)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]23. One should come in time to attend the holy congregation. Sant Ji Maharaj always emphasized on this and advised, "Late comers hurt the feelings of those who sit attuned with Him. Let it be raining torrentially or there is a storm, one must be punctual and stick to the given timings."[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Zakhar Zhangi Meeh Varsae Bhee Gur Dekhan Jaee Samund Sagar[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Hovae Bhoo Khara Gursikh Langh Gur 8 Peh Jaee." (757)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]24. Peace will prevail and the country will have no problems when you will have a common kitchen.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [I][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]"Sabhee Sanjhiwaal Sadain Too Keesae N Dishae Bahra Jio" (97)[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [URL="http://www.amritbani.com/sas.htm"]Amrit Bani[/URL] E&.O.E [/QUOTE]
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