There are several ways to do Naam Jaap. Saint
and Bhagats connect with the almighty by
remembering Akal Purakh Wahe Guru. There is no
best way to connect with God but useful tips
come in handy when a person is just starting out.
Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh in his book Gurmukh
Sikhiya provides some ways to make it easier to
do Naam Jaap. Bhai Vir Singhs helpful advice
comes from puratan Singhs whove reached the
ultimate stage of Naam Jaap and felt Wahe Guru.
1) Rest is important
Bhai Vir Singh recommends getting at least 7-8
hours of sleep everyday. He says if the body is
rested only then you can spiritually be healthy
enough to connect with Wahe Guru.
2) Healthy Diet
Its important to have a simple and healthy diet.
He states its important to not eat heavy foods
and important to maintain a healthy diet. He
recommends preventing constipation with a
balanced diet.
3) Kesh Ishnaan twice a week.
Bhai Vir Singh states that its very important to
wash your hair at least once a week and
recommends twice.
4) Satsang
One must do Satsang with Sadh Sangat as Guru
is always found among the Sangat.
5) Do Naam Jaap with Rasna, positive thoughts
Naam simran will automatically start to happen
once it gets absorbed in the mind and body.
Rhythm and concentration will take it time but
continuous sessions of naam jaap will cause it to
be consistent and automatic. This is when Naam
Maala will become day and night and you will be
doing Naam Simran 24/7.
6) Stay away from bad influences
Its important to stay away from negative
influences and people.
7) Reaching higher stage
A person will realize when he/she has reached an
out of body stage. Once this stage is reached, its
important to be careful when taking a leap into
the next stage. To avoid feelings of hunger, its
important to eat a good diet.
8) Prevent Imagination from running wild
A person must not ponder and stay away from
creating unnecessary imagination that can steer
person away from Naam Simran. Love of Wahe
Guru must always increase and desire to do more
Naam has to continue.
Once a person has achieved higher levels of
Naam Jaap, its important to help others connect
and obtain a higher lever of spirituality. Those
who do Seva and help others connect with Wahe
Guru are the ideal GurSikhs. These are the people
who are blessed and bless others.
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