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<blockquote data-quote="ballym" data-source="post: 119855" data-attributes="member: 2772"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: DarkOrchid"><strong>(Fortnight Feb 1, 2010 to Feb 15, 2010)</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em><span style="color: DarkOrange"><strong>(Interview conducted by Narayanjot Kaur Ji)</strong></span></em></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: DeepSkyBlue">Balwinder Singh</span></span></strong></p><p> <span style="color: DeepSkyBlue"><em><strong>Username : </strong><strong><span style="color: green"><strong><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/members/ballym.html" target="_blank">Balwinder Singh</a></strong></span></strong></em></span></p><p> <span style="color: DeepSkyBlue"><em><strong><span style="color: green"><strong></strong></span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="color: DeepSkyBlue"><em><strong><span style="color: green"><strong></strong></span></strong></em></span><strong>1. Please tell us about your first experiences of Sikhi (either in your family or as a convert).</strong></p><p> </p><p>My father was a Granthi in Army and later in a civilian area Gurudwara. I lived in a Gurudwara for about eight years.</p><p> </p><p><strong>2. What events and experiences inspired you to continue on your journey learning about Sikhism, and deepening your understanding?</strong> </p><p> </p><p>My parents never insisted on following the rituals for the sake of doing it. They followed the first principle of not forcing anyone, even their own kids. In fact they always advised people from our neighbourhood to follow a practical path to any problem, either physical/ medical or spiritual. My father never promoted doing an Ardaas for someone only for getting a job or when someone is ill. He always advised them to take practical steps to achieve the desired results. Maybe he never believed in magical powers but only faith healing. He spread this message without actually saying so, thereby keeping the faith of the person intact.</p><p> </p><p>It was after 1984 that I really started looking at our religion as a totally separate entity. It may be due to my age. I was about 22 years and had completed the bachelors degree. In a way, I was ready for the next phase of life and looking out for other matters of life. </p><p></p><p>But the evens of 1984 did make a significant and decisive difference. Even afterwards, our main source of information was India Today, Newspapers and radio, as I had no link with Punjab. I had almost nil idea about life in Punjab. My link started from June 1984 when I first started to work. As a matter of fact my first visit to Chandigarh was on June 3, 1984. It was a great feeling to taste a Chhabeel in the sector 22 residential area. Two kids had put a stall and did not let me pass without having one. I had never come across such things in Uttar Pradesh where I grew up. It was really a new experience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>3. If you could name one thing about Sikhism that is most important to you (something that you would never give up) what would it be?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Its simplicity and uncomplicated approach. Its emphasis on three pillars: Naam Jaap , Kirat Kamaai and Vand Chhakna. One has to just follow these rules and all other rules are secondary .Its incusiveness. It welcomes people of all faith, in real terms.</p><p> </p><p><strong>4. Were there individuals who were role models, who taught you how to be and live as a Sikh?</strong></p><p> </p><p>None in particular, but my parents’ influence is obvious. My mother shaped my future by promoting disciplined life. Not a strict one; but she never let us stray, as a shepherd takes care of his herd.</p><p> </p><p><strong>5. Who may have motivated you to learn more about Sikhism?</strong></p><p> </p><p>The Khalistan Movement. Otherwise, I may have never had any questions in my mind. Once, in Canada, someone equated Sikhs with dacoits and “shoodra;” and it remains inscribed in my mind. There is a good principle I have noticed: you can not achieve much in life without a need/shock. It is like a rich person's kids being spoilt because they never “need” to work to get what they have in life. A lottery winner almost always looses the money most of the time. </p><p> </p><p><strong>6. Did you ever experience barriers as you continued on your journey?</strong></p><p> </p><p>People are always voicing concerns. In our community people are pointing out small matters of doing things, in the “so-called” Right way, and people from another community are always speaking about Sikhs being a part of Hindus or Guru Nanak Dev Ji being a Muslim! </p><p> </p><p><strong>7. Thinking of yourself today as a Sikh, how do you live Sikhism in your own way?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Being truthful. I noticed that people find me helpful and dependable. If I am not able to give a monetary dasvandh, I have given more by providing my time. Time has value, especially in the western world.</p><p></p><p><strong>8.How do you understand Seva to the Guru and to the panth, in your own words and in your own experience?</strong></p><p></p><p> Some people have taken undue advantage of my nature, but I continue to be a provider of help. I am sure we can change the community even if a minority of people follow the basic points of being truthful and help others. It is not difficult. A positive competitiveness is good, but a gain by stealing from others is more prevalent. We need to be competing in a positive fashion in the community and at the workplace. For example, buying a bigger house is not serving the community in anyway. It just increases stress and reduces community wealth, which is needed for community development. Help the community in spite of it members’ beliefs. That is true “seva” without a desire of returns.</p><p> </p><p><strong>9. What is the most difficult part of being a Sikh?</strong></p><p> </p><p>To maintain the 5 K’s in today's life and work culture. I know it is a taboo, but I think this is the most difficult part and its effects are visible everywhere. In my view, this is also a reason for our youth trying to avoid following the religion altogether. Many people take this easy way out. They think that if they went to Gurudwara, someone would ask them uneasy questions. Then they end up avoiding Gurudwara. We have to remain inclusive at all times and for all people. </p><p> </p><p><strong>10. Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Already said too much. When you are going to bed, just think if you have made anyone sad for your personal gain. That is negative competition and should be avoided the next day.</p><p> </p><p><strong>11. What are the top 5 critical things that you would like to see for SPN Members? </strong></p><p> </p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Be truthful.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Always be helpful.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Do not point out others' mistakes unless you have a real solution.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Using a last name has become a necessity. I never used a family name till I had to apply for Canadian immigration. My family members still do not use our family name as they are still in India. We should focus on real equality than name equality.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Understand and follow the reason for providing a single last name by our Gurus. In the present context we can not implement it. It is similar to insisting on keeping a long kirpan which can not be allowed, or like veil for Muslim women. To implement the irrelevance of a last name, we should not insist our kids to use our own family name. Give them freedom to choose. Make it redundant.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"> Organise our community in order to have religious schools to churn out our Granthis, Sewadaars, raagis. Make this job a respectful one and make it more rigorous so that people aspire to attain a feeling of achievement when they complete the course. It also requires higher and regular compensation.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Do not close your doors to people of other faiths and people who have strayed from your own faith.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Even though it may be too idealistic but... Naa ko bairee Naahee begaanaa.</li> </ol><p> Sikh Philosophy Network truly acknowledges our SPN'er <strong>ballym’s</strong> for his contribution with this Shabad.</p><p></p><p> On Ang 432 by Guru Nanak Dev ji, in Raag Aasaa</p><p></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ੴ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਤਿਗੁਰ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">ik oankaar sathigur prasaadh || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਸੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੋਇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਿਨਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਾਜੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਭਨਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਾਹਿਬੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਏਕੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਭਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">sasai soe srisatt jin saajee sabhanaa saahib eaek bhaeiaa || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sassa: He who created the world, is the One Lord and Master of all. </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੇਵਤ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਰਹੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਚਿਤੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਲਾਗਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਆਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਫਲੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਭਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੧॥</span></span><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">saevath rehae chith jinh kaa laagaa aaeiaa thinh kaa safal bhaeiaa ||1|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Those whose consciousness remains committed to His Service - blessed is their birth and their coming into the world. ||1|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਮਨ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਾਹੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਭੂਲੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਮੂੜ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਮਨਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">man kaahae bhoolae moorr manaa || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">O mind, why forget Him? You foolish mind! </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਬ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਲੇਖਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਦੇਵਹਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬੀਰਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਤਉ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪੜਿਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੧॥</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਰਹਾਉ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">jab laekhaa dhaevehi beeraa tho parriaa ||1|| rehaao || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">When your account is adjusted, O brother, only then shall you be judged wise. ||1||Pause|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਈਵੜੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਆਦਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪੁਰਖੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਹੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਦਾਤਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਆਪੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਚਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੋਈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">eevarree aadh purakh hai dhaathaa aapae sachaa soee || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Eevree: The Primal Lord is the Giver; He alone is True. </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਏਨਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਅਖਰਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਮਹਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੋ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬੂਝੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਤਿਸੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਿਰਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਲੇਖੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਨ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਹੋਈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੨॥</span></span><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">eaenaa akharaa mehi jo guramukh boojhai this sir laekh n hoee ||2|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">No accounting is due from the Gurmukh who understands the Lord through these letters. ||2|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਊੜੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਉਪਮਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਤਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੀਜੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਅੰਤੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਨ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪਾਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">oorrai oupamaa thaa kee keejai jaa kaa anth n paaeiaa || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Ooraa: Sing the Praises of the One whose limit cannot be found. </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੇਵਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਰਹਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੇਈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਫਲੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪਾਵਹਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਚੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਮਾਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੩॥</span></span><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">saevaa karehi saeee fal paavehi jinhee sach kamaaeiaa ||3|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Those who perform service and practice truth, obtain the fruits of their rewards. ||3|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਙੰਙੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਙਿਆਨੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬੂਝੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੋਈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪੜਿਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪੰਡਿਤੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੋਈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">n(g)ann(g)ai n(g)iaan boojhai jae koee parriaa panddith soee || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Nganga: One who understands spiritual wisdom becomes a Pandit, a religious scholar. </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਰਬ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੀਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਮਹਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਏਕੋ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਾਣੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਤਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਹਉਮੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਹੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਨ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੋਈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੪॥</span></span><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">sarab jeeaa mehi eaeko jaanai thaa houmai kehai n koee ||4|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">One who recognizes the One Lord among all beings does not talk of ego. ||4|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਕੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੇਸ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪੁੰਡਰ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਬ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਹੂਏ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਵਿਣੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਾਬੂਣੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਉਜਲਿਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">kakai kaes punddar jab hooeae vin saaboonai oujaliaa || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Kakka: When the hair grows grey, then it shines without shampoo. </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਮ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਰਾਜੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਹੇਰੂ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਆਏ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਮਾਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੰਗਲਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬੰਧਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਲਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੫॥</span></span><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">jam raajae kae haeroo aaeae maaeiaa kai sangal bandhh laeiaa ||5|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The hunters of the King of Death come, and bind him in the chains of Maya. ||5|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਖਖੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਖੁੰਦਕਾਰੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਾਹ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਆਲਮੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਰਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਖਰੀਦਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਿਨਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਖਰਚੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਦੀਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">khakhai khundhakaar saah aalam kar khareedh jin kharach dheeaa || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Khakha: The Creator is the King of the world; He enslaves by giving nourishment. </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬੰਧਨਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਭੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਗੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬਾਧਿਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਅਵਰੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਨਹੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਹੁਕਮੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੬॥</span></span><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">bandhhan jaa kai sabh jag baadhhiaa avaree kaa nehee hukam paeiaa ||6|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">By His Binding, all the world is bound; no other Command prevails. ||6|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗਗੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗੋਇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗਾਇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਿਨਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਛੋਡੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗਲੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗੋਬਿਦੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗਰਬਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਭਇਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">gagai goe gaae jin shhoddee galee gobidh garab bhaeiaa || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Gagga: One who renounces the singing of the songs of the Lord of the Universe, becomes arrogant in his speech. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਘੜਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਭਾਂਡੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਿਨਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਆਵੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਾਜੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਚਾੜਣ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਵਾਹੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਤਈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੀਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੭॥</span></span><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">gharr bhaanddae jin aavee saajee chaarran vaahai thee keeaa ||7|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">One who has shaped the pots, and made the world the kiln, decides when to put them in it. ||7|| </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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਘਘੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਘਾਲ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸੇਵਕੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਘਾਲੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਬਦਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਗੁਰੂ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਲਾਗਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਰਹੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">ghaghai ghaal saevak jae ghaalai sabadh guroo kai laag rehai || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Ghagha: The servant who performs service, remains attached to the Word of the Guru's Shabad. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span><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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬੁਰਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਭਲਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਮ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਕਰਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਾਣੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਇਨ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਬਿਧਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਾਹਿਬੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਰਮਤੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਰਹੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੮॥</span></span><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">buraa bhalaa jae sam kar jaanai ein bidhh saahib ramath rehai ||8|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">One who recognizes bad and good as one and the same - in this way he is absorbed into the Lord and Master. ||8|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span><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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਚਚੈ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਚਾਰਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਵੇਦ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜਿਨਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਸਾਜੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਚਾਰੇ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਖਾਣੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਚਾਰਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੁਗਾ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥</span></span><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">chachai chaar vaedh jin saajae chaarae khaanee chaar jugaa || </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Chacha: He created the four Vedas, the four sources of creation, and the four ages </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span><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"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੁਗੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੁਗੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਜੋਗੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਖਾਣੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਭੋਗੀ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪੜਿਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਪੰਡਿਤੁ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਆਪਿ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ਥੀਆ</span></span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolUni'"><span style="font-size: 12px">॥੯॥</span></span><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">jug jug jogee khaanee bhogee parriaa panddith aap thheeaa ||9|| </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">- through each and every age, He Himself has been the Yogi, the enjoyer, the Pandit and the scholar. ||9||</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ballym, post: 119855, member: 2772"] [CENTER][SIZE=3][COLOR=DarkOrchid][B](Fortnight Feb 1, 2010 to Feb 15, 2010)[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] [I][COLOR=DarkOrange][B](Interview conducted by Narayanjot Kaur Ji)[/B][/COLOR][/I] [/CENTER] [B][SIZE=5][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Balwinder Singh[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][I][B]Username : [/B][B][COLOR=green][B][URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/members/ballym.html"]Balwinder Singh[/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/B][/I][/COLOR][B]1. Please tell us about your first experiences of Sikhi (either in your family or as a convert).[/B] My father was a Granthi in Army and later in a civilian area Gurudwara. I lived in a Gurudwara for about eight years. [B]2. What events and experiences inspired you to continue on your journey learning about Sikhism, and deepening your understanding?[/B] My parents never insisted on following the rituals for the sake of doing it. They followed the first principle of not forcing anyone, even their own kids. In fact they always advised people from our neighbourhood to follow a practical path to any problem, either physical/ medical or spiritual. My father never promoted doing an Ardaas for someone only for getting a job or when someone is ill. He always advised them to take practical steps to achieve the desired results. Maybe he never believed in magical powers but only faith healing. He spread this message without actually saying so, thereby keeping the faith of the person intact. It was after 1984 that I really started looking at our religion as a totally separate entity. It may be due to my age. I was about 22 years and had completed the bachelors degree. In a way, I was ready for the next phase of life and looking out for other matters of life. But the evens of 1984 did make a significant and decisive difference. Even afterwards, our main source of information was India Today, Newspapers and radio, as I had no link with Punjab. I had almost nil idea about life in Punjab. My link started from June 1984 when I first started to work. As a matter of fact my first visit to Chandigarh was on June 3, 1984. It was a great feeling to taste a Chhabeel in the sector 22 residential area. Two kids had put a stall and did not let me pass without having one. I had never come across such things in Uttar Pradesh where I grew up. It was really a new experience. [B]3. If you could name one thing about Sikhism that is most important to you (something that you would never give up) what would it be?[/B] Its simplicity and uncomplicated approach. Its emphasis on three pillars: Naam Jaap , Kirat Kamaai and Vand Chhakna. One has to just follow these rules and all other rules are secondary .Its incusiveness. It welcomes people of all faith, in real terms. [B]4. Were there individuals who were role models, who taught you how to be and live as a Sikh?[/B] None in particular, but my parents’ influence is obvious. My mother shaped my future by promoting disciplined life. Not a strict one; but she never let us stray, as a shepherd takes care of his herd. [B]5. Who may have motivated you to learn more about Sikhism?[/B] The Khalistan Movement. Otherwise, I may have never had any questions in my mind. Once, in Canada, someone equated Sikhs with dacoits and “shoodra;” and it remains inscribed in my mind. There is a good principle I have noticed: you can not achieve much in life without a need/shock. It is like a rich person's kids being spoilt because they never “need” to work to get what they have in life. A lottery winner almost always looses the money most of the time. [B]6. Did you ever experience barriers as you continued on your journey?[/B] People are always voicing concerns. In our community people are pointing out small matters of doing things, in the “so-called” Right way, and people from another community are always speaking about Sikhs being a part of Hindus or Guru Nanak Dev Ji being a Muslim! [B]7. Thinking of yourself today as a Sikh, how do you live Sikhism in your own way?[/B] Being truthful. I noticed that people find me helpful and dependable. If I am not able to give a monetary dasvandh, I have given more by providing my time. Time has value, especially in the western world. [B]8.How do you understand Seva to the Guru and to the panth, in your own words and in your own experience?[/B] Some people have taken undue advantage of my nature, but I continue to be a provider of help. I am sure we can change the community even if a minority of people follow the basic points of being truthful and help others. It is not difficult. A positive competitiveness is good, but a gain by stealing from others is more prevalent. We need to be competing in a positive fashion in the community and at the workplace. For example, buying a bigger house is not serving the community in anyway. It just increases stress and reduces community wealth, which is needed for community development. Help the community in spite of it members’ beliefs. That is true “seva” without a desire of returns. [B]9. What is the most difficult part of being a Sikh?[/B] To maintain the 5 K’s in today's life and work culture. I know it is a taboo, but I think this is the most difficult part and its effects are visible everywhere. In my view, this is also a reason for our youth trying to avoid following the religion altogether. Many people take this easy way out. They think that if they went to Gurudwara, someone would ask them uneasy questions. Then they end up avoiding Gurudwara. We have to remain inclusive at all times and for all people. [B]10. Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers?[/B] Already said too much. When you are going to bed, just think if you have made anyone sad for your personal gain. That is negative competition and should be avoided the next day. [B]11. What are the top 5 critical things that you would like to see for SPN Members? [/B] [LIST=1] [*]Be truthful. [*]Always be helpful. [*]Do not point out others' mistakes unless you have a real solution. [*]Using a last name has become a necessity. I never used a family name till I had to apply for Canadian immigration. My family members still do not use our family name as they are still in India. We should focus on real equality than name equality. [*]Understand and follow the reason for providing a single last name by our Gurus. In the present context we can not implement it. It is similar to insisting on keeping a long kirpan which can not be allowed, or like veil for Muslim women. To implement the irrelevance of a last name, we should not insist our kids to use our own family name. Give them freedom to choose. Make it redundant. [*] Organise our community in order to have religious schools to churn out our Granthis, Sewadaars, raagis. Make this job a respectful one and make it more rigorous so that people aspire to attain a feeling of achievement when they complete the course. It also requires higher and regular compensation. [*]Do not close your doors to people of other faiths and people who have strayed from your own faith. [*]Even though it may be too idealistic but... Naa ko bairee Naahee begaanaa. [/LIST] Sikh Philosophy Network truly acknowledges our SPN'er [B]ballym’s[/B] for his contribution with this Shabad. On Ang 432 by Guru Nanak Dev ji, in Raag Aasaa [FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ੴ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਤਿਗੁਰ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] ik oankaar sathigur prasaadh || One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3] ਸਸੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੋਇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਿਨਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਾਜੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਭਨਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਾਹਿਬੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਏਕੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਭਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] sasai soe srisatt jin saajee sabhanaa saahib eaek bhaeiaa || Sassa: He who created the world, is the One Lord and Master of all. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੇਵਤ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਰਹੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਚਿਤੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਲਾਗਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਆਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਫਲੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਭਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੧॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] saevath rehae chith jinh kaa laagaa aaeiaa thinh kaa safal bhaeiaa ||1|| Those whose consciousness remains committed to His Service - blessed is their birth and their coming into the world. ||1|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਮਨ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਾਹੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਭੂਲੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਮੂੜ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਮਨਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] man kaahae bhoolae moorr manaa || O mind, why forget Him? You foolish mind! [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਬ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਲੇਖਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਦੇਵਹਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬੀਰਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਤਉ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪੜਿਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੧॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਰਹਾਉ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] jab laekhaa dhaevehi beeraa tho parriaa ||1|| rehaao || When your account is adjusted, O brother, only then shall you be judged wise. ||1||Pause|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਈਵੜੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਆਦਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪੁਰਖੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਹੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਦਾਤਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਆਪੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਚਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੋਈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] eevarree aadh purakh hai dhaathaa aapae sachaa soee || Eevree: The Primal Lord is the Giver; He alone is True. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਏਨਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਅਖਰਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਮਹਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੋ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬੂਝੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਤਿਸੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਿਰਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਲੇਖੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਨ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਹੋਈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੨॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] eaenaa akharaa mehi jo guramukh boojhai this sir laekh n hoee ||2|| No accounting is due from the Gurmukh who understands the Lord through these letters. ||2|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਊੜੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਉਪਮਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਤਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੀਜੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਅੰਤੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਨ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪਾਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] oorrai oupamaa thaa kee keejai jaa kaa anth n paaeiaa || Ooraa: Sing the Praises of the One whose limit cannot be found. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੇਵਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਰਹਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੇਈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਫਲੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪਾਵਹਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਚੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਮਾਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੩॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] saevaa karehi saeee fal paavehi jinhee sach kamaaeiaa ||3|| Those who perform service and practice truth, obtain the fruits of their rewards. ||3|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਙੰਙੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਙਿਆਨੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬੂਝੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੋਈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪੜਿਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪੰਡਿਤੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੋਈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] n(g)ann(g)ai n(g)iaan boojhai jae koee parriaa panddith soee || Nganga: One who understands spiritual wisdom becomes a Pandit, a religious scholar. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਰਬ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੀਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਮਹਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਏਕੋ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਾਣੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਤਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਹਉਮੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਹੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਨ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੋਈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੪॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] sarab jeeaa mehi eaeko jaanai thaa houmai kehai n koee ||4|| One who recognizes the One Lord among all beings does not talk of ego. ||4|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਕੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੇਸ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪੁੰਡਰ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਬ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਹੂਏ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਵਿਣੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਾਬੂਣੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਉਜਲਿਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] kakai kaes punddar jab hooeae vin saaboonai oujaliaa || Kakka: When the hair grows grey, then it shines without shampoo. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਮ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਰਾਜੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਹੇਰੂ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਆਏ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਮਾਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੰਗਲਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬੰਧਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਲਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੫॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] jam raajae kae haeroo aaeae maaeiaa kai sangal bandhh laeiaa ||5|| The hunters of the King of Death come, and bind him in the chains of Maya. ||5|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਖਖੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਖੁੰਦਕਾਰੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਾਹ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਆਲਮੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਰਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਖਰੀਦਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਿਨਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਖਰਚੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਦੀਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] khakhai khundhakaar saah aalam kar khareedh jin kharach dheeaa || Khakha: The Creator is the King of the world; He enslaves by giving nourishment. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬੰਧਨਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਭੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਗੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬਾਧਿਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਅਵਰੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਨਹੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਹੁਕਮੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੬॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] bandhhan jaa kai sabh jag baadhhiaa avaree kaa nehee hukam paeiaa ||6|| By His Binding, all the world is bound; no other Command prevails. ||6|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗਗੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗੋਇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗਾਇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਿਨਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਛੋਡੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗਲੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗੋਬਿਦੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗਰਬਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਭਇਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] gagai goe gaae jin shhoddee galee gobidh garab bhaeiaa || Gagga: One who renounces the singing of the songs of the Lord of the Universe, becomes arrogant in his speech. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3] ਘੜਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਭਾਂਡੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਿਨਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਆਵੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਾਜੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਚਾੜਣ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਵਾਹੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਤਈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੀਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੭॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] gharr bhaanddae jin aavee saajee chaarran vaahai thee keeaa ||7|| One who has shaped the pots, and made the world the kiln, decides when to put them in it. ||7|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਘਘੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਘਾਲ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸੇਵਕੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਘਾਲੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਬਦਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਗੁਰੂ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਲਾਗਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਰਹੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] ghaghai ghaal saevak jae ghaalai sabadh guroo kai laag rehai || Ghagha: The servant who performs service, remains attached to the Word of the Guru's Shabad. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬੁਰਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਭਲਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਮ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਕਰਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਾਣੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਇਨ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਬਿਧਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਾਹਿਬੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਰਮਤੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਰਹੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੮॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] buraa bhalaa jae sam kar jaanai ein bidhh saahib ramath rehai ||8|| One who recognizes bad and good as one and the same - in this way he is absorbed into the Lord and Master. ||8|| [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਚਚੈ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਚਾਰਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਵੇਦ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜਿਨਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਸਾਜੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਚਾਰੇ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਖਾਣੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਚਾਰਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੁਗਾ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] chachai chaar vaedh jin saajae chaarae khaanee chaar jugaa || Chacha: He created the four Vedas, the four sources of creation, and the four ages [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੁਗੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੁਗੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਜੋਗੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਖਾਣੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਭੋਗੀ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪੜਿਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਪੰਡਿਤੁ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਆਪਿ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]ਥੀਆ[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=AnmolUni][SIZE=3]॥੯॥[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] jug jug jogee khaanee bhogee parriaa panddith aap thheeaa ||9|| - through each and every age, He Himself has been the Yogi, the enjoyer, the Pandit and the scholar. ||9||[/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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