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<blockquote data-quote="vsgrewal48895" data-source="post: 96005" data-attributes="member: 8024"><p></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>TRUT</strong><strong>H/</strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚੁ</span></strong></p> </p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ABSTRACT</span></span></strong></p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Truth is a comprehensive term that in all of its nuances implies accuracy and honesty. It is considered to be the supreme reality. Truth is the ultimate meaning and value of existence. The study of Truth is part of philosophy and epistemology. Falsehood is an offensive weapon while truth is a defensive armor.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੁ ਧਿਆਈਐ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸੁਚਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਤਾ ਸਚੁ ਪਾਈਐ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Kaho Nānak sac</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span> </em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">i¬ā¬ī¬ai, Suc</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> hovai </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ā sac</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> pā¬ī¬ai. </span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Nanak advises to meditate on the Truth (True Akal Purkh), and if you are pure, and clean in side, you will obtain the Truth. -----Guru Nanak Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 472-3 & 4</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Guru Nanak defined God as the Absolute (Avgat-</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong>ਅਵਿਗਤ</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">), </span></strong>Inaccessible/Unapproachable<span style="color: black"> (Agum-</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong> ਅਗਮੁ</strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'GurbaniAkharHeavy'">)</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">, Infinite (Apaar-</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong>ਅਪਾਰ</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">)</span></strong>, Unfathomable (Agaadh-</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong>ਅਗਾਧ</strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'GurbaniAkharHeavy'">)</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">, and Invisible (Adisatt/Alakh-</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong>ਅਦਿਸਟ/ਅਲਖ</strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'GurbaniAkharHeavy'">)</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> or Truth. Truth existed before time came into being. It is true now and will be for ever. He emphasized the importance of Truth in Raag Maru, Raag Sorath, and Sri Raag:</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਤਜੁਗਿ ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਸਰੀਰਾ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਗਹਿਰ ਗੰਭੀਰਾ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Satjug Sat Santokh Sareeraa, Sat Sat Vartai Gehr Ganbheeraa.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">In the Golden Age of Truth, Truth and contentment filled the bodies. Truth is pervasive, deep, profound and unfathomable. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1023-13 & 14</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚੁ ਪੁਰਾਣਾ ਹੋਵੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਸੀਤਾ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਪਾਟੈ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਚੋ ਸਚਾ ਤਿਚਰੁ ਜਾਪੀ ਜਾਪੈ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sach Purana Hovai Naahee Seeta Kaday Na Paatai, Nanak Saahib Sacho Sachaa Tichar Jaapee Jaapai.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The Truth never gets old; and when it stitches, it cannot be torn again. O Nanak, the Creator, Master, is the Truest of the True, manifested in mind, during contemplation: </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Nanak, Raag Sorath, AGGS, Page, 956-1</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕੇਤੇ ਬੰਧਨ ਜੀਅ ਕੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚਹੁ ਓਰੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਉਪਰਿ ਸਚੁ ਆਚਾਰੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Kaytay BanDhan Jee-a Kay Gurmukh Mokh Du-aar, Sachoh Oarai Sabh Ko Ouper Such Aachaar.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">There are so many entanglements for the soul. Only as Guru willed do we find the Gate of Liberation. Truth is higher than everything; but higher still is truthful living.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Nanak, Siri Raag, AGGS, Page, 62 -11</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਜਪ ਤਾਪ ਸੰਜਮ ਲਖ ਲਖ ਹੋਮ ਜਗ ਨਈਵੇਦ ਕਰੋੜੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥-----------------</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਉਪਰਿ ਸਚੁ ਅਚਾਰੁ ਚਮੋੜੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Jap Tap Sanjam Lakh Lakh Hoam Jag Na-eevayd Krorhee---Ouper Sach Achaar Chamorhee.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Millions of rituals of recitation, penances, continence, burnt offerings and millions of oblations are there. Fasts, rules, control, activities are many but they all are like weak a thread. Many are pilgrimage centers, anniversaries, and millions of virtuous acts, charities and altruisms. Millions kinds of worship of gods and goddesses, combinations, detractions, boons, curses are there. Many are philosophies and many are persons, who do not bother about the unnecessary brands of millions of worships and oblations. Many are the varieties of public behavior, virtues, renunciation, indulgence and other cover-up devices. All these bits of craft-man ship remain far from truth, and they cannot touch it. Higher than truth is truthful living. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Bhai Gurdas, Vaar 18, Pauri, 19</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Attempt can be made to find the Truth by subjugation of lower instincts and development of higher instincts while remaining humble. Humility is not less thinking of yourself but thinking of your self less.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Modus operandi for knowledge of Truth:</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">1. Naam.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">2. Honesty.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">3. Service of humanity/virtuous deeds.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">4. Lord’s Grace or Mercy.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The above are interrelated and should be used in conjunction with each other.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਭਿ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਵਿਣੁ ਗੁਣ ਕੀਤੇ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਹੋਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sabh Gun Tayray Mai Naahee Ko-ay.Vin Gun Keetay Bhagat Na Hoey.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">All virtues are Yours, Akal Purkh, I have none at all. Without virtue, there is no devotional worship. -----Guru Nanak, Japji, AGGS, Page, 4-15</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਆਖਣਿ ਅਉਖਾ ਸਾਚਾ ਨਾਉ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਾਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਲਾਗੈ ਭੂਖ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਤਿਤੁ ਭੂਖੈ ਖਾਇ ਚਲੀਅਹਿ ਦੂਖ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Aakhan Oukha Saacha Naou, Saachay Naam Ki Lagai Bhookh, {censored} Bhookhai Khaa-ey Chaleah Dookh.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">It is difficult to utter the True Name. If there is a hunger of True Name, such hunger consumes pain. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 9 & 349</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਤਿਨਿ ਨਾਮ ਰਤਨੁ ਪਾਇਆ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਲਾਧਾ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਗਵਾਇਆ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Jis No Kirpa Kreh Tin Naam Ratan Paa-eaa, Gurmukh LaaDhaa Manmukh Gavaa-i-aa.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">He, upon whom You shower Your mercy, obtains the jewel of the Name. The Guru willed obtains it, and the self-willed lose it. -----Guru Ramdas, Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 11 & 365</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕਰਮਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਤਾ ਪਾਈਐ ਹੋਰ ਹਿਕਮਤਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਖੁਆਰੁ</span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਜੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਾ ਨਦਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ</span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Karam Milai Ta Paaee-aa Hoar Hikmat Hukam Khuaar, Nader Kareh Jay Aapni Ta Nadri Satgur Paa-eaa.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">When the Akal Purkh bestows Its Grace, then alone it is received; other tricks and orders are useless. If the Merciful God shows Its Mercy, then the True Guru is found</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Nanak, Asa Di Var, AGGS, Page, 465-1</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਵਿਣੁ ਕਰਮਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਹੀ ਜੇ ਬਹੁਤੇਰਾ ਧਾਵੈ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Vin Karma Kich Paaee-aa Naahi Jay Baohutayra Dhavai.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Without virtuous deeds, man cannot gain anything useful in spite of his running around.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Nanak, Raag Tilang, AGGS, Page, 722-9</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sikh Faith’s foundation lies in rigorous Honesty, which is generally lacking in the Sikhs of the present times. It tells us that lying, cheating, and even selectively giving partial information, means that one is playing games of mind with oneself.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Rigorous honesty is required not only while dealing with the others but also with one's own self. Criticism born out of one's own projections is usually wrong. A wishful faith is purely of promise and not of proof and performance. It is futile to compress life and Truth into a system of institutionalization and judging others rather than one’s self. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਖੇ ਆਪ ਕਉ ਤਾ ਪਾਰਖੁ ਜਾਣੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਰੋਗੁ ਦਾਰੂ ਦੋਵੈ ਬੁਝੈ ਤਾ ਵੈਦੁ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Nānak park</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ė āp ka¬o </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ā pārak</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> jā</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">. Rog </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ārū </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ovai buj</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ai </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ā vai</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> sujā</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">O Nanak, if someone judges himself, only then is he known as a real judge. If someone understands both the disease and the medicine, only then is he a wise physician. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Angad, Majh Ki Var, AGGS, Page, 148-8</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Unless one can crystallize the criticism, one should look for the mote in the eye. If one gets an urge to judge, he is not seeing things in the light of God's love. It is necessary to face the people with a moral test. Moral growth is not an endowment, it is an achievement. Guru Nanak describes the formation of character in Japji.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Character is not given at birth; it has to be evolved by each of us. Character makes destiny, lack of it spells doom. One should be very tolerant towards others. This is found in minority Sikhs. Character makes one good-natured and is pleasant to be around. One is then rarely inclined to do wrongs. One learns to test his thoughts. It is possible to receive suggestions from one's sub-conscious mind as suggested by Guru Nanak in Raag Asa and Guru Ramdas in Raag Maru:</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚੁ ਤਾ ਪਰੁ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜਾ ਰਿਦੈ ਸਚਾ ਹੋਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕੂੜ ਕੀ ਮਲੁ ਉਤਰੈ ਤਨੁ ਕਰੇ ਹਛਾ ਧੋਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Such Ta Per JaaNee-ai Ja Ridai Sucha Ho-ay, Koorh Kee Mal Utrai Tan Karay Hachhaa Dho-ay.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">When truth comes to reside in one’s heart, then alone he is known as true. Then the filth of falsehood departs, and the body is washed clean.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Nanak, Asa Di Var, AGGS, Page, 468-8 & 9</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਾ ਮੰਨਿ ਲੈ ਸਚੁ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਚੁ ਰੀਤਿ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Nanak Sachaa Man Lai Sach Karnee Sach Reet.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Nanak believes in the True Akal Purkh. Practice Truth, through a life lived in Truth. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Ramdas, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1087-3</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The danger to the Sikh philosophy comes from degeneration of morals, from beclouding of one's mental horizons and from the atrophy of one’s moral and spiritual nature. Individuals put their vested interest first, and truths and ideals go begging. Moral life cannot be lived in isolation. Morality is the nurse of Truth and spirituality.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">All the present problems are self-inflicted because of ignorance. Ignorance of reality is no excuse. The only cure is self-knowledge. One must become conscious of his own infinite worth in order to make to spiritual progress towards God.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary, but for those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sikh Faith is a simple philosophy of leading a truthful life of a householder. It encourages a life of service to humanity without seeking any reward in return. The expectation of reward vitiates the service rendered. Spiritual wisdom is only useful when one renounces the lower instincts and trades in useful merchandize as per teachings in Sabd Guru.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਮੂਰਖ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਹਿਕਮਤਿ ਹੁਜਤਿ ਸੰਜੈ ਕਰਹਿ ਪਿਆਰੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਧਰਮੀ ਧਰਮੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਗਾਵਾਵਹਿ ਮੰਗਹਿ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Moorakh Pundit Hikmat Hujat Sanjai Karahi Pi-aar, Dharmi Dharam Kareh, Gavaveh, Mangeh Moakh Duaar. </span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The fools call themselves spiritual scholars, and by their clever tricks, they love to gather wealth. The virtuous disfigure their meritorious acts by asking for the door of salvation.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Nanak, Asa Di Var, AGGS, Page, 469-2 & 3</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਵਿਦਿਆ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ਤਾਂ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਜਾਂ ਪੰਚ ਰਾਸੀ ਤਾਂ ਤੀਰਥ ਵਾਸੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">vi</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">i¬ā vīc</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ārī </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">āʼn par¬upkārī. Jāʼn panc</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> rāsī </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">āʼn </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">irath vāsī.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">When one reflects on the divine knowledge, then only one can become useful to the others. When you conquer the five passions, then you shall come to dwell at the sacred shrine of pilgrimage -----Guru Nanak Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 356-14 & 15</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚੁ ਵਣੰਜਹਿ ਸਚੁ ਸੰਘਰਹਿ ਸਚੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ਕਰਾਵਣਿਆ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sach VanaNjahi Sach Sanghrahi Sach Vaapaar Karaavani-aa.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">They trade in Truth, they gather Truth, and they deal only in Truth. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Amardas, Raag Majh, AGGS, Page, 115-11</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ਕਰਹੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਦਰਗਹ ਨਿਬਹੈ ਖੇਪ ਤੁਮਾਰੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Such Vapaar Karoh Vaaparee, Dargah Nibhai Khayp Tumaree.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Deal in the true trade, O trader, and your merchandise shall be safe in the Court of the Lord. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Arjan, Gauri Sukhmani, AGGS, Page, 293-6 </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Guru Nanak describes about Truth in Raag Ramkali;</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚ ਕੀ ਕਾਤੀ ਸਚੁ ਸਭੁ ਸਾਰੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਘਾੜਤ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਅਪਰ ਅਪਾਰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਬਦੇ ਸਾਣ ਰਖਾਈ ਲਾਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗੁਣ ਕੀ ਥੇਕੈ ਵਿਚਿ ਸਮਾਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਤਿਸ ਦਾ ਕੁਠਾ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੇਖੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਲੋਹੂ ਲਬੁ ਨਿਕਥਾ ਵੇਖੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਹੋਇ ਹਲਾਲੁ ਲਗੈ ਹਕਿ ਜਾਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਿ ਦੀਦਾਰਿ ਸਮਾਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Such Ki Kaati Such Sabh Saar, Ghaarhat Tis Ki Apar Apaar, Sabday Saann Rkhaaee Laa-ey, Gun Ki Thaykai Vich Samaa-ey, Tis Da Kutha Hovai Saykh, Lohoo Lub Nikthaa Vaykh, Hoey Halal Lagai Haq Jaaey, Nanak Dar Deedaar Samaey.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The knife is Truth, and its steel is totally True. Its workmanship is incomparably beautiful. It is sharpened on the grindstone of the Sabd. It is placed in the scabbard of virtue. If the Sheikh is killed with that, then the blood of greed will spill out. One, who is slaughtered in this ritualistic way, will be attached to the Akal Purkh. O Nanak, at the It's door, he is absorbed into Its Blessed Vision. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Ramkali, AGGS, Page, 956</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਚਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਤੂ ਸਭੋ ਵਰਤੈ ਸਚੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਾਨਕ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਜੋ ਬੁਝੈ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਏ ਸਚੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕਥਨੀ ਬਦਨੀ ਕਰਤਾ ਫਿਰੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੂਝੈ ਸਚੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਭਾਣਾ ਮੰਨੇ ਸੋ ਭਗਤੁ ਹੋਇ ਵਿਣੁ ਮੰਨੇ ਕਚੁ ਨਿਕਚੁ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sachaa Naam Dhiaa-ey Too Sabhu Vartai Such, Nanak Hukmai Jo Bujhai So Fal Paa-ey Such, Kathni Badni Karta Firai Hukam Na Boojhai Such, Nanak Har Ka Bhaana Mannay So Bhagat Hoey Vin Mannay Kuch Nikuch.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Meditate on the all-pervading True Name of Akal Purkh. O Nanak, one who realizes the Its Command, obtains the fruit of Truth. One, who merely mouths the words, does not understand Its Command, one who accepts Its Will is Its devotee. Without accepting it, he is the falsest of the false. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> -----Guru Nanak, Raag Ramkali, AGGS, Page, 950</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Conclusion;</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Truth and rigorous honesty are the only tonics that invigorate the mind towards right thought. Truth is discovered, recognized and then lived and realized by mind. Truth is the only source of all Cosmic and mundane riches. Truth is its own reward. It builds him, who builds on it. A well-trained mind, trained in Truth concentrates on living and realizing it, which is the need of every individual. God is a spirit in Truth. To know the truth, really one has to become one with it. To tread that path one has to become the path himself.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਮਾਇਆ ਮਮਤਾ ਛੋਡੀ ਨ ਜਾਈ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸੇ ਛੂਟੇ ਸਚੁ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਈ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Maa-i-aa Mamtaa Chhodee Na Jaa-ee, Say Chootay Sach Kaar Kama-ee.</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Love and attachment to Maya cannot be abandoned. They alone find release, which practices deeds of Truth -----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1024-4</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Virinder S. Grewal</p><p>Williamston, MI</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vsgrewal48895, post: 96005, member: 8024"] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][B]TRUT[/B][B]H/[/B][/FONT][B][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚੁ[/FONT][/B][B][/B][/CENTER][/CENTER] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]ABSTRACT[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/CENTER][/CENTER] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Truth is a comprehensive term that in all of its nuances implies accuracy and honesty. It is considered to be the supreme reality. Truth is the ultimate meaning and value of existence. The study of Truth is part of philosophy and epistemology. Falsehood is an offensive weapon while truth is a defensive armor.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੁ ਧਿਆਈਐ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਸੁਚਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਤਾ ਸਚੁ ਪਾਈਐ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Kaho Nānak sac[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman] [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]i¬ā¬ī¬ai, Suc[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman] hovai [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ā sac[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman] pā¬ī¬ai. [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Nanak advises to meditate on the Truth (True Akal Purkh), and if you are pure, and clean in side, you will obtain the Truth. -----Guru Nanak Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 472-3 & 4[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Guru Nanak defined God as the Absolute (Avgat-[/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B]ਅਵਿਗਤ[/B][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][B][FONT=Raavi]), [/FONT][/B]Inaccessible/Unapproachable[COLOR=black] (Agum-[/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B] ਅਗਮੁ[/B][/FONT][B][FONT=GurbaniAkharHeavy])[/FONT][/B][FONT=Times New Roman], Infinite (Apaar-[/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B]ਅਪਾਰ[/B][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][B][FONT=Raavi])[/FONT][/B], Unfathomable (Agaadh-[/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B]ਅਗਾਧ[/B][/FONT][B][FONT=GurbaniAkharHeavy])[/FONT][/B][FONT=Times New Roman], and Invisible (Adisatt/Alakh-[/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B]ਅਦਿਸਟ/ਅਲਖ[/B][/FONT][B][FONT=GurbaniAkharHeavy])[/FONT][/B][FONT=Times New Roman] or Truth. Truth existed before time came into being. It is true now and will be for ever. He emphasized the importance of Truth in Raag Maru, Raag Sorath, and Sri Raag:[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਤਜੁਗਿ ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਸਰੀਰਾ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਸਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਗਹਿਰ ਗੰਭੀਰਾ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Satjug Sat Santokh Sareeraa, Sat Sat Vartai Gehr Ganbheeraa.[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]In the Golden Age of Truth, Truth and contentment filled the bodies. Truth is pervasive, deep, profound and unfathomable. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1023-13 & 14[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚੁ ਪੁਰਾਣਾ ਹੋਵੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਸੀਤਾ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਪਾਟੈ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਚੋ ਸਚਾ ਤਿਚਰੁ ਜਾਪੀ ਜਾਪੈ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Sach Purana Hovai Naahee Seeta Kaday Na Paatai, Nanak Saahib Sacho Sachaa Tichar Jaapee Jaapai.[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]The Truth never gets old; and when it stitches, it cannot be torn again. O Nanak, the Creator, Master, is the Truest of the True, manifested in mind, during contemplation: [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Nanak, Raag Sorath, AGGS, Page, 956-1[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਕੇਤੇ ਬੰਧਨ ਜੀਅ ਕੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚਹੁ ਓਰੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਉਪਰਿ ਸਚੁ ਆਚਾਰੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Kaytay BanDhan Jee-a Kay Gurmukh Mokh Du-aar, Sachoh Oarai Sabh Ko Ouper Such Aachaar.[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]There are so many entanglements for the soul. Only as Guru willed do we find the Gate of Liberation. Truth is higher than everything; but higher still is truthful living.[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Nanak, Siri Raag, AGGS, Page, 62 -11[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਜਪ ਤਾਪ ਸੰਜਮ ਲਖ ਲਖ ਹੋਮ ਜਗ ਨਈਵੇਦ ਕਰੋੜੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥-----------------[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਉਪਰਿ ਸਚੁ ਅਚਾਰੁ ਚਮੋੜੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Jap Tap Sanjam Lakh Lakh Hoam Jag Na-eevayd Krorhee---Ouper Sach Achaar Chamorhee.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Millions of rituals of recitation, penances, continence, burnt offerings and millions of oblations are there. Fasts, rules, control, activities are many but they all are like weak a thread. Many are pilgrimage centers, anniversaries, and millions of virtuous acts, charities and altruisms. Millions kinds of worship of gods and goddesses, combinations, detractions, boons, curses are there. Many are philosophies and many are persons, who do not bother about the unnecessary brands of millions of worships and oblations. Many are the varieties of public behavior, virtues, renunciation, indulgence and other cover-up devices. All these bits of craft-man ship remain far from truth, and they cannot touch it. Higher than truth is truthful living. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Bhai Gurdas, Vaar 18, Pauri, 19[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Attempt can be made to find the Truth by subjugation of lower instincts and development of higher instincts while remaining humble. Humility is not less thinking of yourself but thinking of your self less.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Modus operandi for knowledge of Truth:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]1. Naam.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]2. Honesty.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]3. Service of humanity/virtuous deeds.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]4. Lord’s Grace or Mercy.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The above are interrelated and should be used in conjunction with each other.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਭਿ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Mangal][FONT=Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਵਿਣੁ ਗੁਣ ਕੀਤੇ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਹੋਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Sabh Gun Tayray Mai Naahee Ko-ay.Vin Gun Keetay Bhagat Na Hoey.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]All virtues are Yours, Akal Purkh, I have none at all. Without virtue, there is no devotional worship. -----Guru Nanak, Japji, AGGS, Page, 4-15[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਆਖਣਿ ਅਉਖਾ ਸਾਚਾ ਨਾਉ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਸਾਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਲਾਗੈ ਭੂਖ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਤਿਤੁ ਭੂਖੈ ਖਾਇ ਚਲੀਅਹਿ ਦੂਖ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Aakhan Oukha Saacha Naou, Saachay Naam Ki Lagai Bhookh, {censored} Bhookhai Khaa-ey Chaleah Dookh.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]It is difficult to utter the True Name. If there is a hunger of True Name, such hunger consumes pain. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 9 & 349[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਤਿਨਿ ਨਾਮ ਰਤਨੁ ਪਾਇਆ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਲਾਧਾ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਗਵਾਇਆ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Jis No Kirpa Kreh Tin Naam Ratan Paa-eaa, Gurmukh LaaDhaa Manmukh Gavaa-i-aa.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]He, upon whom You shower Your mercy, obtains the jewel of the Name. The Guru willed obtains it, and the self-willed lose it. -----Guru Ramdas, Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 11 & 365[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਕਰਮਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਤਾ ਪਾਈਐ ਹੋਰ ਹਿਕਮਤਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਖੁਆਰੁ[/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਜੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਾ ਨਦਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ[/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Karam Milai Ta Paaee-aa Hoar Hikmat Hukam Khuaar, Nader Kareh Jay Aapni Ta Nadri Satgur Paa-eaa.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]When the Akal Purkh bestows Its Grace, then alone it is received; other tricks and orders are useless. If the Merciful God shows Its Mercy, then the True Guru is found[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Nanak, Asa Di Var, AGGS, Page, 465-1[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਵਿਣੁ ਕਰਮਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਹੀ ਜੇ ਬਹੁਤੇਰਾ ਧਾਵੈ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Vin Karma Kich Paaee-aa Naahi Jay Baohutayra Dhavai.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Without virtuous deeds, man cannot gain anything useful in spite of his running around.[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Nanak, Raag Tilang, AGGS, Page, 722-9[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Sikh Faith’s foundation lies in rigorous Honesty, which is generally lacking in the Sikhs of the present times. It tells us that lying, cheating, and even selectively giving partial information, means that one is playing games of mind with oneself.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Rigorous honesty is required not only while dealing with the others but also with one's own self. Criticism born out of one's own projections is usually wrong. A wishful faith is purely of promise and not of proof and performance. It is futile to compress life and Truth into a system of institutionalization and judging others rather than one’s self. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਖੇ ਆਪ ਕਉ ਤਾ ਪਾਰਖੁ ਜਾਣੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਰੋਗੁ ਦਾਰੂ ਦੋਵੈ ਬੁਝੈ ਤਾ ਵੈਦੁ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Nānak park[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ė āp ka¬o [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ā pārak[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman] jā[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]. Rog [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ārū [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ovai buj[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ai [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ā vai[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman] sujā[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman].[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]O Nanak, if someone judges himself, only then is he known as a real judge. If someone understands both the disease and the medicine, only then is he a wise physician. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Angad, Majh Ki Var, AGGS, Page, 148-8[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Unless one can crystallize the criticism, one should look for the mote in the eye. If one gets an urge to judge, he is not seeing things in the light of God's love. It is necessary to face the people with a moral test. Moral growth is not an endowment, it is an achievement. Guru Nanak describes the formation of character in Japji.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Character is not given at birth; it has to be evolved by each of us. Character makes destiny, lack of it spells doom. One should be very tolerant towards others. This is found in minority Sikhs. Character makes one good-natured and is pleasant to be around. One is then rarely inclined to do wrongs. One learns to test his thoughts. It is possible to receive suggestions from one's sub-conscious mind as suggested by Guru Nanak in Raag Asa and Guru Ramdas in Raag Maru:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚੁ ਤਾ ਪਰੁ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜਾ ਰਿਦੈ ਸਚਾ ਹੋਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਕੂੜ ਕੀ ਮਲੁ ਉਤਰੈ ਤਨੁ ਕਰੇ ਹਛਾ ਧੋਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Such Ta Per JaaNee-ai Ja Ridai Sucha Ho-ay, Koorh Kee Mal Utrai Tan Karay Hachhaa Dho-ay.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]When truth comes to reside in one’s heart, then alone he is known as true. Then the filth of falsehood departs, and the body is washed clean.[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Nanak, Asa Di Var, AGGS, Page, 468-8 & 9[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਾ ਮੰਨਿ ਲੈ ਸਚੁ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਚੁ ਰੀਤਿ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Nanak Sachaa Man Lai Sach Karnee Sach Reet.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Nanak believes in the True Akal Purkh. Practice Truth, through a life lived in Truth. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Ramdas, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1087-3[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The danger to the Sikh philosophy comes from degeneration of morals, from beclouding of one's mental horizons and from the atrophy of one’s moral and spiritual nature. Individuals put their vested interest first, and truths and ideals go begging. Moral life cannot be lived in isolation. Morality is the nurse of Truth and spirituality.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]All the present problems are self-inflicted because of ignorance. Ignorance of reality is no excuse. The only cure is self-knowledge. One must become conscious of his own infinite worth in order to make to spiritual progress towards God.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary, but for those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Sikh Faith is a simple philosophy of leading a truthful life of a householder. It encourages a life of service to humanity without seeking any reward in return. The expectation of reward vitiates the service rendered. Spiritual wisdom is only useful when one renounces the lower instincts and trades in useful merchandize as per teachings in Sabd Guru.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਮੂਰਖ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਹਿਕਮਤਿ ਹੁਜਤਿ ਸੰਜੈ ਕਰਹਿ ਪਿਆਰੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਧਰਮੀ ਧਰਮੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਗਾਵਾਵਹਿ ਮੰਗਹਿ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Moorakh Pundit Hikmat Hujat Sanjai Karahi Pi-aar, Dharmi Dharam Kareh, Gavaveh, Mangeh Moakh Duaar. [/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The fools call themselves spiritual scholars, and by their clever tricks, they love to gather wealth. The virtuous disfigure their meritorious acts by asking for the door of salvation.[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Nanak, Asa Di Var, AGGS, Page, 469-2 & 3[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਵਿਦਿਆ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ਤਾਂ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਜਾਂ ਪੰਚ ਰਾਸੀ ਤਾਂ ਤੀਰਥ ਵਾਸੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][I][FONT=Times New Roman]vi[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]i¬ā vīc[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]ārī [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]āʼn par¬upkārī. Jāʼn panc[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman] rāsī [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]āʼn [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]irath vāsī.[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]When one reflects on the divine knowledge, then only one can become useful to the others. When you conquer the five passions, then you shall come to dwell at the sacred shrine of pilgrimage -----Guru Nanak Raag Asa, AGGS, Page, 356-14 & 15[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚੁ ਵਣੰਜਹਿ ਸਚੁ ਸੰਘਰਹਿ ਸਚੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ਕਰਾਵਣਿਆ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Sach VanaNjahi Sach Sanghrahi Sach Vaapaar Karaavani-aa.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]They trade in Truth, they gather Truth, and they deal only in Truth. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Amardas, Raag Majh, AGGS, Page, 115-11[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ਕਰਹੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਦਰਗਹ ਨਿਬਹੈ ਖੇਪ ਤੁਮਾਰੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Such Vapaar Karoh Vaaparee, Dargah Nibhai Khayp Tumaree.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Deal in the true trade, O trader, and your merchandise shall be safe in the Court of the Lord. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Arjan, Gauri Sukhmani, AGGS, Page, 293-6 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Guru Nanak describes about Truth in Raag Ramkali;[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚ ਕੀ ਕਾਤੀ ਸਚੁ ਸਭੁ ਸਾਰੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਘਾੜਤ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਅਪਰ ਅਪਾਰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਸਬਦੇ ਸਾਣ ਰਖਾਈ ਲਾਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਗੁਣ ਕੀ ਥੇਕੈ ਵਿਚਿ ਸਮਾਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਤਿਸ ਦਾ ਕੁਠਾ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੇਖੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਲੋਹੂ ਲਬੁ ਨਿਕਥਾ ਵੇਖੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਹੋਇ ਹਲਾਲੁ ਲਗੈ ਹਕਿ ਜਾਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਿ ਦੀਦਾਰਿ ਸਮਾਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Such Ki Kaati Such Sabh Saar, Ghaarhat Tis Ki Apar Apaar, Sabday Saann Rkhaaee Laa-ey, Gun Ki Thaykai Vich Samaa-ey, Tis Da Kutha Hovai Saykh, Lohoo Lub Nikthaa Vaykh, Hoey Halal Lagai Haq Jaaey, Nanak Dar Deedaar Samaey.[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The knife is Truth, and its steel is totally True. Its workmanship is incomparably beautiful. It is sharpened on the grindstone of the Sabd. It is placed in the scabbard of virtue. If the Sheikh is killed with that, then the blood of greed will spill out. One, who is slaughtered in this ritualistic way, will be attached to the Akal Purkh. O Nanak, at the It's door, he is absorbed into Its Blessed Vision. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Ramkali, AGGS, Page, 956[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਸਚਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਤੂ ਸਭੋ ਵਰਤੈ ਸਚੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਨਾਨਕ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਜੋ ਬੁਝੈ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਏ ਸਚੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਕਥਨੀ ਬਦਨੀ ਕਰਤਾ ਫਿਰੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੂਝੈ ਸਚੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਭਾਣਾ ਮੰਨੇ ਸੋ ਭਗਤੁ ਹੋਇ ਵਿਣੁ ਮੰਨੇ ਕਚੁ ਨਿਕਚੁ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Sachaa Naam Dhiaa-ey Too Sabhu Vartai Such, Nanak Hukmai Jo Bujhai So Fal Paa-ey Such, Kathni Badni Karta Firai Hukam Na Boojhai Such, Nanak Har Ka Bhaana Mannay So Bhagat Hoey Vin Mannay Kuch Nikuch.[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Meditate on the all-pervading True Name of Akal Purkh. O Nanak, one who realizes the Its Command, obtains the fruit of Truth. One, who merely mouths the words, does not understand Its Command, one who accepts Its Will is Its devotee. Without accepting it, he is the falsest of the false. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] -----Guru Nanak, Raag Ramkali, AGGS, Page, 950[/FONT][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Conclusion;[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Truth and rigorous honesty are the only tonics that invigorate the mind towards right thought. Truth is discovered, recognized and then lived and realized by mind. Truth is the only source of all Cosmic and mundane riches. Truth is its own reward. It builds him, who builds on it. A well-trained mind, trained in Truth concentrates on living and realizing it, which is the need of every individual. God is a spirit in Truth. To know the truth, really one has to become one with it. To tread that path one has to become the path himself.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਮਾਇਆ ਮਮਤਾ ਛੋਡੀ ਨ ਜਾਈ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਸੇ ਛੂਟੇ ਸਚੁ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਈ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Maa-i-aa Mamtaa Chhodee Na Jaa-ee, Say Chootay Sach Kaar Kama-ee.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Love and attachment to Maya cannot be abandoned. They alone find release, which practices deeds of Truth -----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1024-4[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] Virinder S. Grewal Williamston, MI [/QUOTE]
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