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Gurmat Vichar - Discussions
Part III Liberation Mukti-Niravan
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<blockquote data-quote="Sikh80" data-source="post: 63093" data-attributes="member: 5290"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">III-2</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Bani and Service of Lord.</span></strong></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">Naam for The Pre-destined</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">06</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">Naam is the greatest gift that one can be blessed with. As per Gurbani, only rare are blessed with His grace. It is very clearly stated that :</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"><span style="color: #800000">koit mDy iknY pCwixAw hir nwmw scu soeI ] (769-1, sUhI, mÚ 3)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">[Among millions, there is scarcely one who realizes the Name of the True Lord.]</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: blue">After listening to Gyani Maskeen ji today morning, it became apparent that Gurmukhs who have realized HIM would only be few</span></span></span><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn1" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: blue">[1]</span></span></span></u></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: blue">. It is for those lucky few who are blessed with such a destiny and have the blessings of the Almighty. ‘Naam’ is the creative potency and, probably, there is none on earth who can describe as what ‘Naam’ is and how much potent it is. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'">kudriq kvx khw vIcwru ] </span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(4-2, jpu, mÚ 1)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">[How can Your Creative Potency be described?]</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">He Himself knows this.</span></span></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">07</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">Karmas</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: blue">One’s destiny is molded as per the deeds that are done by the one. Hence the deeds in actions and thoughts make us that we should be as per the Law of karma. It is not essential to know that as to when the reward of good karmas will be received. This is the single area about which nothing much can be speculated and stated. It is HE who decides as to when the fructification will take place. It is not with in our hands to see that we get the fruits of karmas immediately. It would be provided as per the bigger plan of the nature.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">08</span></span></strong></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">His Service and devotion</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">However, we should be in HIS service to the extent that we can. It is through ‘Bani’ that we are advised to serve Him as much as we can. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"><span style="color: #800000">ijin syivAw iqin pwieAw mwnu </span></span><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn2" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"><span style="color: #800080">[2]</span></span></u></a></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">[</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Those who serve Him are honored.]</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">To some extent we can serve Him through singing His praises through ‘sabads</span></span><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn3" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">[3]</span></span></u></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">’ or more clearly ‘sabad keertan’or By contemplating on HIS teachings. There are endless ways in which one can serve HIM. Gurbani lays stress upon the service of the lord in Holy Sangat. The is a clear emphasis on keertan as well. The bani and as to constant listening to the same has a beneficial effect on Human mind.</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"><span style="color: #800000">ihrdY suix suix min AMimRqu BwieAw ] </span></span><span style="color: green"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(366-11, Awsw, mÚ 4)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">[</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Constantly listening to the Ambrosial Gurbani in the heart, it becomes pleasing to the mind.]</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">09 </span></span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">Amrit Vela: the Best Time for contemplation</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: blue">The Gurbani stresses that Amrit Vela is the best time for remembering Him and and His greatness and contemplation. In Gurbani Early Hours are significant as the mind is at rest and can reflect upon the HIM and His creativity and creative potency. Guru Nanak Dev ji has also stated to this effect in Jap ji sahib:</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"><span style="color: #800000">AMimRq vylw scu nwau vifAweI vIcwru ]</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">[In the Amrit Vaylaa, the ambrosial hours before dawn, chant the True Name, and contemplate His Glorious Greatness.]</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">10</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">Devotion and Love for Lord</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: blue">The service has to be carried out in such a manner that there is an element of devotion and love of Lord. The devotion and love for Lord are the two main attributes that are essential ingredients for having the fear of God. All the three elements like the devotion, love and Fear of Lord go side by side. We all have dispositions and hence these factors will grow up with time as per the nature and the experience that they want to have during service and contemplation. The creator is all Love. He gives all that we need.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">11</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Service and devotion Leads to Realization of ‘Naam’ </span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">I would not state much in this regard as Gurbani itself states as follows.Why should now I think of ‘incomprehensible ‘Naam’ when an alternate route to the same is available. For most of us the route available to us is the guidance provided by Dhan sriguru Granth sahib ji.</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"><span style="color: #800000">gurbwxI hir AlKu lKwieAw ]1] </span></span><span style="color: green"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(366-12, Awsw, mÚ 4)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">Through Gurbani, the Incomprehensible Lord is comprehended. ||1||</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">One need not get upsets if the devotional aspect is not present in the beginning. By constant practice and contemplation of the words of Gurbani one gets with the devotional aspect of service. The lord Himself blesses the aspirant with such a devotion.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'">Bgiq Kjwnw Awpy dIAw kwlu kMtku mwir smwxy rwm ] </span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(769-3, sUhI, mÚ 3)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 10px">[He Himself blesses them with the treasure of devotion; conquering the thorny pain of death, they merge in the Lord]</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"> kwlu kMtku mwir smwxy hir min Bwxy nwmu inDwnu scu pwieAw ] </span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(769-3, sUhI, mÚ 3)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">[</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Conquering the thorny pain of death, they merge in the Lord; they are pleasing to the Lord's Mind, and they obtain the true treasure of the Naam]</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">One can obtain the precious gift through devotion and service as well that is enshrined as an important principle as per the bani. The followings are also taken from bani to show as to how powerful and potent is the bani itself that teaches us about the realisation of Naam.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'"><span style="color: #800000">gur kI bwxI nwim vjwey ] </span></span><span style="color: green"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(362-11, Awsw, mÚ 3)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 10px">[Through the Word of the Guru's Bani, the Naam resounds]</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: 'AmrLipiLight'">inrml bwxI inj Gir vwsw ] </span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(362-18, Awsw, mÚ 3)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">[Through the Immaculate Bani of the Word, the mortal dwells within the home of his own inner self.]</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">It is through the Gurbani that one is able to attain the peace and retain one’s mind in self and at the feet of the Almighty. It is with HIS grace that one can overcome ego and Haume through constant practice of the ’sabad’ of Guru or Gurubani. Guru Bani is, in itself , a powerful tool to obtain the Brahmgyan and knowledge of the creator. Understanding the creator and creativity ultimately lead to the self realization and God realization. It is my firm faith the realization of the self and God is possible through constant recitation/reading and contemplation of the bani. The bani will leave an impression on the mind and the same will be at peace with self over a period of time. One’s thoughts and deeds will be governed by the Bani. It is through the constant practice of Bani that one’s mind come to rest and is at peace with self.</span></span><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn4" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: blue">[4]</span></span></u></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>E &OE</p><p>to be contd.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref1" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: sienna">[1]</span></span></u></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: sienna"> Para00 of the post III-1, I have now stopped thinking in terms of Naam. I have been greatly benefited by the advice of Japjisahib04 ji who advised me sincerely to practice ‘waheguru’. I shall be ever grateful for such an advice.</span></span></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref2" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: sienna">[2]</span></span></u></a><span style="font-family: 'PNBW-TTAmarEN'"><span style="color: sienna"> ] <span style="color: green">(2-7, jpu, mÚ 1)</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref3" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: sienna">[3]</span></span></u></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: sienna"> ‘Sabad’ here has been used to represent literally the ‘sabad’ as is understood in the context of ‘sabad –keertan’. </span></span></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref4" target="_blank"><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: sienna">[4]</span></span></u></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: sienna"> In the end it is stated that ‘naam’ is the name of the lord and the lord Himself. Whether we do the service of the Lord or the naam would be inconsequential. After contemplating on this during the past two days I have reached this conclusion.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sikh80, post: 63093, member: 5290"] [B][FONT=Times New Roman]III-2[/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman]Bani and Service of Lord.[/FONT][/B] [B][/B] [B] [/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]Naam for The Pre-destined[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman]06[/FONT][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue]Naam is the greatest gift that one can be blessed with. As per Gurbani, only rare are blessed with His grace. It is very clearly stated that :[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [FONT=AmrLipiLight][COLOR=#800000]koit mDy iknY pCwixAw hir nwmw scu soeI ] (769-1, sUhI, mÚ 3)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][Among millions, there is scarcely one who realizes the Name of the True Lord.][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][COLOR=blue]After listening to Gyani Maskeen ji today morning, it became apparent that Gurmukhs who have realized HIM would only be few[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn1"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][COLOR=blue][1][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/U][/URL][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][COLOR=blue]. It is for those lucky few who are blessed with such a destiny and have the blessings of the Almighty. ‘Naam’ is the creative potency and, probably, there is none on earth who can describe as what ‘Naam’ is and how much potent it is. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=#800000][FONT=AmrLipiLight]kudriq kvx khw vIcwru ] [/FONT][FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](4-2, jpu, mÚ 1)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][How can Your Creative Potency be described?][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]He Himself knows this.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]07[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]Karmas[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][COLOR=blue]One’s destiny is molded as per the deeds that are done by the one. Hence the deeds in actions and thoughts make us that we should be as per the Law of karma. It is not essential to know that as to when the reward of good karmas will be received. This is the single area about which nothing much can be speculated and stated. It is HE who decides as to when the fructification will take place. It is not with in our hands to see that we get the fruits of karmas immediately. It would be provided as per the bigger plan of the nature.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][B][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/B][/B] [B][B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]08[/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]His Service and devotion[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue]However, we should be in HIS service to the extent that we can. It is through ‘Bani’ that we are advised to serve Him as much as we can. [/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [FONT=AmrLipiLight][COLOR=#800000]ijin syivAw iqin pwieAw mwnu [/COLOR][/FONT][URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn2"][U][FONT=AmrLipiLight][COLOR=#800080][2][/COLOR][/FONT][/U][/URL] [SIZE=2][FONT=Tahoma][[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman']Those who serve Him are honored.][/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue]To some extent we can serve Him through singing His praises through ‘sabads[/COLOR][/FONT][URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn3"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue][3][/COLOR][/FONT][/U][/URL][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue]’ or more clearly ‘sabad keertan’or By contemplating on HIS teachings. There are endless ways in which one can serve HIM. Gurbani lays stress upon the service of the lord in Holy Sangat. The is a clear emphasis on keertan as well. The bani and as to constant listening to the same has a beneficial effect on Human mind.[/COLOR][/FONT] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/B] [FONT=AmrLipiLight][COLOR=#800000]ihrdY suix suix min AMimRqu BwieAw ] [/COLOR][/FONT][COLOR=green][FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](366-11, Awsw, mÚ 4)[/FONT][/COLOR] [SIZE=2][FONT=Tahoma][[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman']Constantly listening to the Ambrosial Gurbani in the heart, it becomes pleasing to the mind.][/FONT][/SIZE] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]09 [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]Amrit Vela: the Best Time for contemplation[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][COLOR=blue]The Gurbani stresses that Amrit Vela is the best time for remembering Him and and His greatness and contemplation. In Gurbani Early Hours are significant as the mind is at rest and can reflect upon the HIM and His creativity and creative potency. Guru Nanak Dev ji has also stated to this effect in Jap ji sahib:[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][/I] [FONT=AmrLipiLight][COLOR=#800000]AMimRq vylw scu nwau vifAweI vIcwru ][/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT='Times New Roman'][SIZE=2][In the Amrit Vaylaa, the ambrosial hours before dawn, chant the True Name, and contemplate His Glorious Greatness.][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]10[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]Devotion and Love for Lord[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][COLOR=blue]The service has to be carried out in such a manner that there is an element of devotion and love of Lord. The devotion and love for Lord are the two main attributes that are essential ingredients for having the fear of God. All the three elements like the devotion, love and Fear of Lord go side by side. We all have dispositions and hence these factors will grow up with time as per the nature and the experience that they want to have during service and contemplation. The creator is all Love. He gives all that we need.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]11[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Times New Roman]Service and devotion Leads to Realization of ‘Naam’ [/FONT][/B] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [FONT='Times New Roman'][COLOR=blue]I would not state much in this regard as Gurbani itself states as follows.Why should now I think of ‘incomprehensible ‘Naam’ when an alternate route to the same is available. For most of us the route available to us is the guidance provided by Dhan sriguru Granth sahib ji.[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [FONT=AmrLipiLight][COLOR=#800000]gurbwxI hir AlKu lKwieAw ]1] [/COLOR][/FONT][COLOR=green][FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](366-12, Awsw, mÚ 4)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2]Through Gurbani, the Incomprehensible Lord is comprehended. ||1||[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue]One need not get upsets if the devotional aspect is not present in the beginning. By constant practice and contemplation of the words of Gurbani one gets with the devotional aspect of service. The lord Himself blesses the aspirant with such a devotion.[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#800000][FONT=AmrLipiLight]Bgiq Kjwnw Awpy dIAw kwlu kMtku mwir smwxy rwm ] [/FONT][FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](769-3, sUhI, mÚ 3)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=2][He Himself blesses them with the treasure of devotion; conquering the thorny pain of death, they merge in the Lord][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=#800000][FONT=AmrLipiLight] kwlu kMtku mwir smwxy hir min Bwxy nwmu inDwnu scu pwieAw ] [/FONT][FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](769-3, sUhI, mÚ 3)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#800000][FONT=Tahoma][[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman']Conquering the thorny pain of death, they merge in the Lord; they are pleasing to the Lord's Mind, and they obtain the true treasure of the Naam][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [FONT='Times New Roman'][COLOR=blue]One can obtain the precious gift through devotion and service as well that is enshrined as an important principle as per the bani. The followings are also taken from bani to show as to how powerful and potent is the bani itself that teaches us about the realisation of Naam.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT='Times New Roman'][/FONT] [FONT=AmrLipiLight][COLOR=#800000]gur kI bwxI nwim vjwey ] [/COLOR][/FONT][COLOR=green][FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](362-11, Awsw, mÚ 3)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][Through the Word of the Guru's Bani, the Naam resounds][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#800000][FONT=AmrLipiLight]inrml bwxI inj Gir vwsw ] [/FONT][FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](362-18, Awsw, mÚ 3)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT='Times New Roman'][Through the Immaculate Bani of the Word, the mortal dwells within the home of his own inner self.][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][/COLOR] [COLOR=#800000][/COLOR] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue]It is through the Gurbani that one is able to attain the peace and retain one’s mind in self and at the feet of the Almighty. It is with HIS grace that one can overcome ego and Haume through constant practice of the ’sabad’ of Guru or Gurubani. Guru Bani is, in itself , a powerful tool to obtain the Brahmgyan and knowledge of the creator. Understanding the creator and creativity ultimately lead to the self realization and God realization. It is my firm faith the realization of the self and God is possible through constant recitation/reading and contemplation of the bani. The bani will leave an impression on the mind and the same will be at peace with self over a period of time. One’s thoughts and deeds will be governed by the Bani. It is through the constant practice of Bani that one’s mind come to rest and is at peace with self.[/COLOR][/FONT][URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftn4"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=blue][4][/COLOR][/FONT][/U][/URL][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] E &OE to be contd. [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref1"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=sienna][1][/COLOR][/FONT][/U][/URL][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=sienna] Para00 of the post III-1, I have now stopped thinking in terms of Naam. I have been greatly benefited by the advice of Japjisahib04 ji who advised me sincerely to practice ‘waheguru’. I shall be ever grateful for such an advice.[/COLOR][/FONT] [URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref2"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=sienna][2][/COLOR][/FONT][/U][/URL][FONT=PNBW-TTAmarEN][COLOR=sienna] ] [COLOR=green](2-7, jpu, mÚ 1)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref3"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=sienna][3][/COLOR][/FONT][/U][/URL][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=sienna] ‘Sabad’ here has been used to represent literally the ‘sabad’ as is understood in the context of ‘sabad –keertan’. [/COLOR][/FONT] [URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=18064#_ftnref4"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=sienna][4][/COLOR][/FONT][/U][/URL][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=sienna] In the end it is stated that ‘naam’ is the name of the lord and the lord Himself. Whether we do the service of the Lord or the naam would be inconsequential. After contemplating on this during the past two days I have reached this conclusion.[/COLOR][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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