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Nanak Speaks The Word Of Truth rwju jogu mwixE bisE inrvYru irdMqir ] He mastered Raja Yoga, and enjoys sovereignty over both worlds; the Lord, beyond hate and revenge, is enshrined within His Heart. isRsit sgl auDrI nwim ly qirE inrMqir ] The whole world is saved, and carried across, chanting the Naam, the Name of the Lord. gux gwvih snkwid Awid jnkwid jugh lig ] Sanak and Janak and the others sing His Praises, age after age. DMin DMin guru DMin jnmu skXQu BlO jig ] Blessed, blessed, blessed and fruitful is the sublime birth of the Guru into the world. pwqwl purI jYkwr Duin kib jn kl vKwixE ] Even in the nether regions, His Victory is celebrated; so says KAL the poet. hir nwm risk nwnk gur rwju jogu qY mwixE ]6] You are blessed with the Nectar of the Lord's Name, O Guru Nanak; You have mastered Raja Yoga, and enjoy sovereignty over both worlds. ||6|| Kal Bhatt, you are praising Guru Nanak Dev Ji, you said that Guru Ji was a King and also a Yogi. gwvau gun prm gurU suK swgr durq invwrx sbd sry ] I sing the Glorious Praises of the most exalted Guru Nanak, the Ocean of peace, the Eradicator of sins, the sacred pool of the Shabad, the Word of God. gwvih gMBIr DIr miq swgr jogI jMgm iDAwnu Dry ] The beings of deep and profound understanding, oceans of wisdom, sing of Him; the Yogis and wandering hermits meditate on Him. gwvih ieMdRwid Bgq pRihlwidk Awqm rsu ijin jwixE ] Indra and devotees like Prahlaad, who know the joy of the soul, sing of Him. kib kl sujsu gwvau gur nwnk rwju jogu ijin mwixE ]2] KAL the poet sings the Sublime Praises of Guru Nanak, who enjoys mastery of Raja Yoga, the Yoga of meditation and success. ||2|| (p.1389) Guru Nanak, are you really a King, and also a Yogi? When I look at your life, what do I see? Your appearance is that of a Yogi, a sant. But Guru Nanak, Kal Bhatt has told me that first you are a King, then you are a Yogi. hir nwm risk nwnk gur rwju jogu qY mwixE ]6] You are blessed with the Nectar of the Lord's Name, O Guru Nanak; You have mastered Raja Yoga, and enjoy sovereignty over both worlds. ||6|| You are a King and a Yogi. It got me thinking. Guru Nanak, Yes I can see that You are a Sant a Yogi, but how are You a King? You have no army or navy. We all know that it's necessary for a king to have an army. Say if tomorrow You want to put in effect a curfew, or if You want to take over a country, if You want to attack, if You have no army, then how will You do it? We know it is important for kings to have an army, to be sitting on a throne. Without these things, how could he rule? Guru Ji, You do not have an army, yet Kal Bhatt calls You a King. Guru Ji says, The kings that can only rule with their army and navy, I don’t consider them kings. Guru Ji says: sulqwnu hovw myil lskr qKiq rwKw pwau ] If I were to become an emperor and raise a huge army, and sit on a throne, hukmu hwslu krI bYTw nwnkw sB vwau ] issuing commands and collecting taxes-O Nanak, all of this could pass away like a puff of wind. (p.14) Just merely sitting on a throne, or having an army does not make you a king. Then Guru Ji, how can You be a King? When I look at the kings, they lie day and night. They say something today, and say something else tomorrow. We cannot even have faith in their word, because we are always worrying if they will follow through with what they say. Day by day these lying manukhs become kings. But, if someone asks You to lie, then Guru Ji You will say, No, sach ki bani Nanak aakhay. sc kI bwxI nwnku AwKY Nanak speaks the Word of Truth; (p.723) Guru Ji, if You cannot lie, then how will You rule? How will You become King? During my lifetime, I have only seen kings come to rule who can lie the most, and with all that lying, that is what they call monarchy. But Guru Ji, You are saying, sach ki bani Nanak aakhay. You cannot lie, You speak the truth and only the truth, then how are You a King? I am even more shocked when I look at Your life, and I say Guru Nanak, how are You a King? I have witnessed many kings come in reign, of whose pictures I can put in front of You. When I look at Your life and the way you live, Bhai Gurdas Ji says, When You came into this world, You saw the corruption of the world, You saw the world burning in lust and anger. bwbw dyKy iDAwn Dr jlqI sB ipRQvI ids AweI] In his meditation, Baba found the whole earth burning (with the fire of lust and anger). bwJhu gurU gubwr hY hYhY krdI suxI lukweI] Without Guru there is utter darkness and he heard the cries of the common men. bwby ByK bxwieAw aud`wsI kI rIq clweI] To further understand the people, Guru Nanak donned robes in their manner and preached them to be detached (from the pleasure and pain). (Vaars Bhai Gurdas p.1) This is Your life story. You saw the world burning in fire of lust and anger, and You couldn't tolerate it. You couldn't handle it that in front of your eyes, that someone is burning in this fire. Even You tried to extinguish this fire, and You asked God, jgqu jlµdw riK lY AwpxI ikrpw Dwir ] The world is going up in flames - shower it with Your Mercy, and save it! (p.853) You asked God, O Mere Nirankar, please extinguish this fire the world is burning in, I cannot witness this world burning anymore. You have so much compassion in Your Heart that You try to extinguish this fire. But Guru Nanak, I witness that the only people that become kings are those that have a list in their hands, and say, “this is a Sikh’s house, go burn it.” People burn in this fire, but the kings sit and watch on the comfort of their thrones. How can You be a King? I am shocked hearing this, my mind is worried, this doesn’t sound right. Kal Bhatt is saying that You are a King first, You are a Yogi first. You cannot lie, You cannot look at anyone burning in this fire, You cannot set fire to anyone’s house. Other’s set fire, and You are the one that extinguishes it, how can You be a King? Kings are those that lie during their monarchy, but You speak the truth, how can You be a King? Kings are those that keep armies and navies, and You have neither, how can You be a King? If someone asks You, how are kings supposed to be, what answer will You give them? Guru Nanak says, Do you want to hear what I think a king is, then listen. rwjy culI inAwv kI For the king, cleansing is justice; (p.1240) A person can only be a king if he can provide justice. A person that has no justice, cannot be a king. Guru Ji, if I put in front of You the picture of justice of these kings, You cannot not be a King. Guru Ji says, Where there is no justice in monarchy, where people will keep on burning and they ignore it, where the ruling is based on lies, where the power of an army and navy is required, then in these monarchies, there can be no peace. Learn to rule by God’s Word. God is not a king of only one country, of one nation. God does not belong to just one person. If you rule by God’s Word, then there would be differentiation, that this is my land or these are my people. If you rule with lies, with the strength of an army to conquer others, then ask God, do they have more power than Him? God has so much Power. DrqI qy Awkwis cFwvY cFy Akwis igrwvY ]2] From the earth, the mortal is exalted to the Akaashic ethers; and from the ethers on high, he is thrown down again. ||2|| (p.1252) God has so much strength and power, that He can turn the world upside down. That is how much power He has. jw kY vis Kwn sulqwn ] Kings and emperors are under His Power. jw kY vis hY sgl jhwn ] The whole world is under His Power. (p.182) In God’s rule, is there no rebels? There are 80% of people that do not believe in God. They turn away from God’s Name. They don’t want to say God’s Name, they don’t want to speak about Him. They say there is no such being as God. If God has so much power, then why doesn’t He control these rebels. Why doesn’t he say to these rebels listen to my command otherwise I will terminate you. Why doesn’t God say that? Does He not have the power? People that don’t even believe in Him, God is giving them roti to eat. People that don’t even believe in Him, God has given them land to live on. Even the wind is in his Hukam. If God wants, he can tell the wind, “Hey wind, the people that don’t believe in me, people that have become rebels, I will not let them breathe.” What if He takes away the very air they breathe, then how can they breathe? BY ivic pvxu vhY sdvwau ] In the Fear of God, the wind and breezes ever blow. (p.464) If everything in this world is under His Hukam, then so is the wind. But God has such a big heart. If someone was to say, O Nirankar, the moorakh that are baaghi, to get rid of them, there is only one way, take everything they own away from them. They will die from their pain and suffering. But God answers, No, those people can never rule in this world that take pride in their power, that use their power to inflict pain on others. God being powerful as He is, didn’t take roti from the mouths of anyone that didn’t believe in Him, didn’t take water away from them, didn’t take the wind away from them so they couldn’t breathe. If anyone wants to know how to rule, then learn that from God. Don’t be proud of your power or wealth. Because when a manukh gets power in his hand, they can do nothing but destruction. In God’s rule, there is no atrocity or tyranny, only justice. siqgur scw pwiqswhu byprvwhu AQwhu shwbw] The true Guru is the carefree emperor, unfathomable and full of all qualities of a master. nwau grIb invwju hY bymuhqwj n mohu muhwbw] His name is cherisher of the poor; neither He has attachment with any one nor He is dependent on anybody. bysumwru inrMkwru hY AlK Apwru slwh is\wbw] Formless, infinite and imperceptible, he is having all the attributes which deserve eulogization. kwiemu dwiemu swihbI hwjru nwjru vyd ikqwbw] The mastery of the true Guru is eternal because all the Vedas etc. area always present before Him (for His praises). Agmu Afolu Aqolu hY qolxhwru n fMfI Cwbw] The true Guru is beyond all measures; He cannot be weighed on any scale. ieku Ciq rwju kmWvdw dusmxu dUqu n sor srwbw] Uniform is His kingdom wherein there is no enemy, no friend and no noisy clamour. Awdlu Adlu clwiedw jwlmu julmu n jor jrwbw] The true Guru is judicious; dispenses justice and in His kingdom no atrocity and tyranny is exacted. jwhr pIr jgqu guru bwbw ] Such a grand Guru (Nanak) is the manifest spiritual teacher of the whole world. (Vaars Bhai Gurdaas p.23) Forgive me if I have misinterpreted what Guru Ji is saying. Listening to katha of Sahib Singh Professor Darshan Singh Ji has given me strength to believe that no matter who tries to destroy our Sikh Faith and History, can try and try, but without Waheguru Ji, they can do nothing. I have attached the kirtan and katha of Sahib Singh Ji. Please take the time to listen to the katha. May you find it as inspirational as I did. Raj Jog Bhul Chuk Maaf

Veer Ji, I hope this helps you. ijh pRswid Dr aUpir suiK bsih ] suq BRwq mIq binqw sMig hsih ] ijh pRswid pIvih sIql jlw ] suKdweI pvnu pwvku Amulw ] ijh pRswid Bogih siB rsw ] sgl smgRI sMig swiQ bsw ] dIny hsq pwv krn nyqR rsnw ] iqsih iqAwig Avr sMig rcnw ] AYsy doK mUV AMD ibAwpy ] nwnk kwiF lyhu pRB Awpy ]2] {pMnw 267} pd ArQ :—ijh pRswid—ijs dI ik®pw nwl [ Dr—DrqI [ suiK—suK nwl [ bsih—qUM v`sdw hYN [ suq—pu`q® [ B®wq—Brw [ binqw—iesq®I [ hsih—qUM h`sdw hYN [ sIql—TMFw [ pvnu—hvw [ pwvku—A`g [ sgl—swry [ smgRI—pdwrQ [ hsq—h`Q [ pwv—pYr [ krn—kMn [ nyqR—A`KW [ rsnw—jIB [ iqshu—aus (pRBU) ƒ [ iqAwig—C`f ky, ivswr ky [ rcnw—ru`Jw hoieAw hYN, mgn hYN [ doK—mMdy krm [ mUV—mUrK jIv [ ibAwpy—Psy hoey hn [ ArQ :—(hy jIv !) ijs (pRBU) dI ik®pw nwl qUM DrqI auqy suKI v`sdw hYN, puq® Brw imq® iesq®I nwl h`sdw hYN; ijs dI myhr nwl qUM TMFw pwxI pINdw hYN, suK dyx vwlI hvw qy Amolk A`g (vrqdw hYN); ijs dI ikrpw nwl swry rs Bogdw hYN, swry pdwrQW dy nwl qUM rihMdw hYN (Bwv, swry pdwrQ vrqx leI qYƒ imldy hn); (ijs ny) qYƒ h`Q pYr kMn A`KW jIB id`qy hn, aus (pRBU) ƒ ivswr ky (hy jIv !) qUM hornW nwl mgn hYN [ (ieh) mUrK AMnHy jIv (BlweI ivswrn vwly) ieho ijhy AOguxW ivc Psy hoey hn [ hy nwnk ! (iehnW jIvW vwsqy Ardws kr, qy AwK)—hy pRBU ! (iehnW ƒ) Awp (iehnW AOguxW ivcoN) k`F lY [2[ Click Here

I found a few interesting articles about RSS Uncovered. Apparently the Khalsa Alliance has been doing a great deal to boycott the RSS. (site doesn't have updated info on the RSS...so it is unclear if Khalsa Alliance is still actively doing something) RSS Uncovered!

GOD'S PRICELESS GIFTS ijh pRswid Dr aUpir suiK bsih ] By His Grace, you abide in comfort upon the earth. suq BRwq mIq binqw sMig hsih ] With your children, siblings, friends and spouse, you laugh. ijh pRswid pIvih sIql jlw ] By His Grace, you drink in cool water. suKdweI pvnu pwvku Amulw ] You have peaceful breezes and priceless fire. ijh pRswid Bogih siB rsw ] By His Grace, you enjoy all sorts of pleasures. sgl smgRI sMig swiQ bsw ] You are provided with all the necessities of life. dIny hsq pwv krn nyqR rsnw ] He gave you hands, feet, ears, eyes and tongue, iqsih iqAwig Avr sMig rcnw ] and yet, you forsake Him and attach yourself to others. AYsy doK mUV AMD ibAwpy ] Such sinful mistakes cling to the blind fools; nwnk kwiF lyhu pRB Awpy ]2] Nanak: uplift and save them, God! ||2||

Fateh Veer Ji's and Bhenji's The shabad pRB imlby kI lwlsw qw qy Awlsu khw krau rI by Professor Darshan Singh Ji left me speechless. I hope you find it as breathtaking as I did. Click Here

Bhenji, I realize that you were 'joking' when you said the above. But is this the approach we really want to take. We would put all the women to shame in our past. Take for instance Mai Bhago, she led an army of 40 deserters into a battle. Mata Tripta and Bibi Nanaki encouraged Guru Nanak Dev Ji to persue his lifelong mission. The big issue is seva...well Mata Khivi was in charge of langar where she helped create a new social consciousness of women. Bibi Bhani was the symbol of responsibility, dedication, humility and fortitude. Mata Gujri was an inspiring force during one of the most difficult times in Sikh History. Of course also our spiritual mother of Khalsa, Mata Sahib Kaur. Mata Sundri, even after Guru Gobind Singh Ji, she provided leadership for the Sikhs in very difficult times. All these women played such an important role in Sikh History, how can we put them to shame? Is this what we will teach our daughters and sons? This is sad what is going on with our Sikh Faith and History. Maybe we, as the youth, need to take a stand for what is going on. Is this what we want our children to grow up in? Because I definitely see it happening. Parents of today are so busy with keeping the family running, maya of this world, that they are neglecting to see that our Sikh Faith is slipping right out from under our noses. It was definitely disheartening reading this article. I personally do not have any pictures of our Guru Ji, because Guru Ji lives within me. As Bhai Gurdas explains that the picture of the Guru is his “Word”, Gurbani, which a Sikh is to love. Even though I don't associate Guru Ji's with the pictures, the idea of putting them amongst others, such as Guru Nanak Dev Ji with Indira Gandhi.... Do I need say more?? So, instead of pointing fingers amongst each other, lets try to come together and find a solution, by reading Gurbani, because ALL the solutions are there. Bhul Chuk Maaf

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Awsw mhlw 5 ] soie rhI pRB Kbir n jwnI ] She remains asleep, and does not know the news of God. Boru BieAw bhuir pCuqwnI ]1] The day dawns, and then, she regrets. ||1|| pRB imlby kI lwlsw qw qy Awlsu khw krau rI ]1] rhwau ] You yearn to meet with God, so why do you delay? ||1||Pause|| kr mih AMimRqu Awix inswirE ] He came and poured His Ambrosial Nectar into your hands, iKsir gieE BUm pir fwirE ]2] but it slipped through your fingers, and fell onto the ground. ||2|| swid moih lwdI AhMkwry ] You are burdened with desire, emotional attachment and egotism; dosu nwhI pRB krxYhwry ]3] it is not the fault of God the Creator. ||3|| swDsMig imty Brm AMDwry ] In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, the darkness of doubt is dispelled. nwnk mylI isrjxhwry ]4]25]76] O Nanak, the Creator Lord blends us with Himself. ||4||25||76|| When someone is tired or feeling sleepy, their yawns predict he/she is sleepy without them even having to say it. Sometimes a person tries very hard to hide that fact they are tired. Be it amongst people, a meeting, be it a subject or topic which he has no interest in, a person starts to feel tired. This proves that we start getting sleepy only when a certain subject or topic is brought up which we have no interest in. The subject, the topic, the issue, which one has no interest in, doesn’t find it important, doesn’t matter who is talking about it, the person will still feel sleepy. When we feel sleepy, no matter how much we try to hide it, it cannot be hidden. We start to yawn, we lose interest, don’t answer any questions, mind starts to wander, start to fidget, others start to realize that yes this person is starting to fall asleep. Take for example, when someone has no interest in Gurbani and the topic of Gurbani is being discussed, many find it boring, and cannot relate to it. Where truth is being discussed, they have no interest. Time and time again they look at their watch wondering when will the talk of about Gurus, about Gurbani, about Sikhi come to an end. I have been here long enough. Hence start to feel tired, and start falling asleep. ijn ky icq kTor hih sy bhih n siqgur pwis ] Those who have hearts as hard as stone, do not sit near the True Guru. EQY scu vrqdw kUiVAwrw icq audwis ] Truth prevails there; the false ones do not attune their consciousness to it. Eie vlu Clu kir Jiq kFdy iPir jwie bhih kUiVAwrw pwis ] By hook or by crook, they pass their time, and then they go back to sit with the false ones again. ivic scy kUVu n gfeI min vyKhu ko inrjwis ] Falsehood does not mix with the Truth; O people, check it out and see. kUiVAwr kUiVAwrI jwie rly sicAwr isK bYTy siqgur pwis ]26] The false go and mingle with the false, while the truthful Sikhs sit by the side of the True Guru. ||26|| When we fall asleep, we dream. Many want to dream while they are awake. So how come the dreams don’t come true? Because they are dreams. When we fall asleep in agyanthaa, we come to the Gurdwara in agyanthaa, we listen to kirtan in agyanthaa, and we listen to katha in agyanthaa. We have no gyaan. When we do everything sleeping, in agyanthaa, we have no control. So, if we have no control over it, then how does that benefit us? We should only do things that benefit us, that we have control over. When we sleep, we dream and these dreams many times change over and over again, and we have no control over if we want to dream this dream or not. We tend to forget our values in our dreams. Recognize your sleep, your agyanthaa. You think you have earned a lot. You look at your bank balance and you get excited. But, your own child doesn’t even have a dastaar, doesn’t even have beautiful kes anymore. You think your rich. You did this all in sleep, in agyanthaa. You get excited over this false dreaming, and in reality it won’t get you anywhere, it will remain here in this false world. You may get up from the sleep, but still will feel drowsy, like you did before you fell asleep. When a child gets up from their sleep, a parent is there to support them, because they are still in a state of drowsiness. They give their child a hand to make sure they don’t fall. To wake us up from our sleep, our Gurus went through so many difficulties. You keep on looking at all the maya in your sleep and get excited, but this maya is going to remain here even after death. It took nearly 200 years for Guru Ji to complete Sikhi, and ten roops of Guru Ji for them to come to a decision that: ^wlsw myro rUp hY ^ws ] ^wlsy mih hO krO invws ] If it took our Guru Ji 200 years to complete Sikhi, and you forget it in your sleep, then can you imagine how long it will take you to be fortunate enough to get this opportunity again? You are passed out in this sleep, agyanthaa, thinking you have earned so much maya, when in fact, you have earned nothing at all. But Guru Ji has awoken you up with his sweetness, his Gurbani. But even after we have been awakened up from sleep, we are still in the state of drowsiness. We have no interest in Gurbani. For example, we are so lost in maya, that in our laziness, we have cut the hair of our children because we don’t want to get up an 1/2 hour early, we have started to give powdered milk instead of the milk our of our breast, instead of letting a child play in our laps, we start to take them to daycares. We have forgotten what our relationship is to our child, what our values are. Take for example, Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s son Maharaja Dilip Singh, lost his Sikhi saroop, when he was taken away from his mother. As long as he was with her, no one could take him away from Sikhi. By the time he found out his mother was still alive and went to meet her, his mom had lost her sight. Maharaja Dilip Singh went to his mother. His mother, after ‘seeing’ him after 20 years went to give him pyaar. Felt her son’s face, and when she felt his head, she found no kes. She pushed him away. She said don’t betray me, this cannot be my son. Maharaja Dilip Singh said to his mother, I am your son. But his mother said, I cannot forget the kes that I braided for so many years. Do not betray me. Maharaja Dilip Singh pleads with his mother, please take me in your arms just once, I am your son. I promise to you that I am your son, and I will become what you want me to. This mother, doesn’t even take her own son into her lap because her son didn’t have Sikhi Saroop, and what a shame to see all these mothers that cut the kes of their children over a mere 15 mins. If a mother doesn’t even have 15 mins for her child, then what kind a relationship is that? Why do we fall asleep when it comes to our dharam? Why do we get so carried away in these false dreams, in this false maya? Guru Ji says, recognize your duties, because when the day dawns, you will regret it. If you want to meet Waheguru Ji, then you will have to wake up! Why delay? Bhul Chuk Maaf

Yes, most religions become afraid of their own identity, feel threatened by other religions, so in an attempt to preserve their own identity and remove the possiblity that their own religion will become extinct..they try and assimilate or destroy the other reilgion first. However, instead of taking this approach, what the religions should all recognize is that they are all the creation of Waheguru Ji, and all are focused on devotional worship of the same God....God created diversity in this world to make it beautiful....just like a garden's beauty is enhanced by the hundreds of different plants, flowers in it, so too is the beauty of this world by the various different, people, races, religions, etc. The gardener still tends to and takes care of each flower and plant with the same love....each flower doesn't have to worry that "Oh I'm a lily and the gardener will like the rose better and spend more time and effort on nourishing it so what can I do?" Or the rose think, "Oh I'm more beautiful and magnificent so I deserve more attention from the gardener." Each of the flowers must come to the realization that they are all part of the SAME beautiful garden, and are equally cared for by the One gardener. Religions need to realize this too....all religions are part of the greater common religion of humanity...we are all loved and cared for by the same One God....so let us support and respect each other rather than assimilate and destroy each other. jyqI hY qyqI ikhu nwhI ] Whatever exists, is in reality nothing. gurmuiK igAwn Byit gux gwhI ]7] Obtaining spiritual wisdom from the Guru, I sing the Glories of God. ||7||

I was just discussing this article with someone. I wanted to know how the RSS could think that they could do such a thing, such as trying to decay Sikh Faith and its History. He said that it is not just the RSS, it is the Brahmincal mind. They have been doing this for thousands of years. He gave the example of how Buddhism started in India, and yet it is almost instinct there. Why? They are very manipulative and clever. He said that almost all the anti-sikh stuff we see going on today in the Gurdwaras, in our homes, TV, movies, is due to their cunning strategies to destroy the Sikh identity, and the foolish, naive Sikhs themselves propagate these lies. My question was, "Isn't there anything that can be done about it? It is a huge obstacle to overcome, but didn't our Guru Ji's overcome many obstacles? And what are we compared to the Gurus? NOTHING! Yet, they sacrificed so much for our well being, and we shamelessly sit and watch our dharam being destroyed. We are pathetic!!!!!" His answer was, "There can be something done about it...read and understand Gurbani and follow it! That is the remedy for ALL problems." But very few do this. It hurts when people do such things. Especially to Waheguru Ji...He loves soooo much...gives soooo much. Of course, I got a beautiful answer..."True. But its good. Cuz stuff like this gives birth to honest people, motivated to spread the truth, otherwise they too stay asleep n waste their lives." Thank You Ji.... I told him I was in soo much krodh, and he told me to transfer the built up energy of my krodh into something useful, like writing more positive articles about Sikhi. gauVI mhlw 5 ] pRQmy grB vws qy tirAw ] First, they come forth from the womb. puqR klqR kutMb sMig juirAw ] They become attached to their children, spouses and families. Bojnu Aink pRkwr bhu kpry ] srpr gvnu krihgy bpury ]1] The foods of various sorts and appearances will surely pass away, O wretched mortal! ||1|| kvnu AsQwnu jo kbhu n trY ] What is that place which never perishes? kvnu sbdu ijqu durmiq hrY ]1] rhwau ] What is that Word by which the dirt of the mind is removed? ||1||Pause|| ieMdR purI mih srpr mrxw ] In the Realm of Indra, death is sure and certain. bRhm purI inhclu nhI rhxw ] The Realm of Brahma shall not remain permanent. isv purI kw hoiegw kwlw ] The Realm of Shiva shall also perish. qRY gux mwieAw ibnis ibqwlw ]2] The three dispositions, Maya and the demons shall vanish. ||2|| igir qr Drix ggn Aru qwry ] The mountains, the trees, the earth, the sky and the stars; riv sis pvxu pwvku nIrwry ] the sun, the moon, the wind, water and fire; idnsu rYix brq Aru Bydw ] day and night, fasting days and their determination; swsq isMimRiq ibnsihgy bydw ]3] the Shaastras, the Simritees and the Vedas shall pass away. ||3|| qIrQ dyv dyhurw poQI ] The sacred shrines of pilgrimage, gods, temples and holy books; mwlw iqlku soc pwk hoqI ] rosaries, ceremonial tilak marks on the forehead, meditative people, the pure, and the performers of burnt offerings; DoqI fMfauiq prswdn Bogw ] wearing loin cloths, bowing in reverence and the enjoyment of sacred foods gvnu krYgo sglo logw ]4] - all these, and all people, shall pass away. ||4|| jwiq vrn qurk Aru ihMdU ] Social classes, races, Muslims and Hindus; psu pMKI Aink join ijMdU ] beasts, birds and the many varieties of beings and creatures; sgl pwswru dIsY pwswrw ] the entire world and the visible universe ibnis jwiego sgl Awkwrw ]5] - all forms of existence shall pass away. ||5|| shj isPiq Bgiq qqu igAwnw ] Through the Praises of the Lord, devotional worship, spiritual wisdom and the essence of reality, sdw Anµdu inhclu scu Qwnw ] eternal bliss and the imperishable true place are obtained. qhw sMgiq swD gux rsY ] There, in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, the Lord's Glorious Praises are sung with love. AnBau ngru qhw sd vsY ]6] There, in the city of fearlessness, He dwells forever. ||6|| qh Bau Brmw sogu n icMqw ] There is no fear, doubt, suffering or anxiety there; Awvxu jwvxu imrqu n hoqw ] there is no coming or going, and no death there. qh sdw Anµd Anhq AwKwry ] There is eternal bliss, and the unstruck celestial music there. Bgq vsih kIrqn AwDwry ]7] The devotees dwell there, with the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises as their support. ||7|| pwrbRhm kw AMqu n pwru ] There is no end or limitation to the Supreme Lord God. kauxu krY qw kw bIcwru ] Who can embrace His contemplation? khu nwnk ijsu ikrpw krY ] Says Nanak, when the Lord showers His Mercy, inhcl Qwnu swDsMig qrY ]8]4] the imperishable home is obtained; in the Saadh Sangat, you shall be saved. ||8||4|| May we all stand together... Bhul Chuk Maaf

I cannot even comprehend what I read. I am in too much Krodh right now to even sit down and write something about this article. http://www.panthic.org/news/129/ARTICLE/15...2e244d0403d1e46 I will definitely write my two pieces, but I wanted to share this article with all the sangat. Bhul Chuk Maaf

Rose Colour Like a yellow rose, I am unique and I try To shine in your eyes But there are others that surround me And back me from your view They too are like roses and yet you Choose them because they fit together In bloomage and color And soon they will wilt away and then You will see an unique shining rose. Waheguru Ji. **H_Kaur** While living, one should aim to realize the Lord vibrating everywhere in the universe and in every living being. Living according to the Will of the Lord and singing His virtues during the earthly life is living in Heaven. Ignoring Him and suffering from vices, such as ego, anger, lust, greed, etc., is living in Hell. Bhul Chuk Maaf

I was reading this article about the Power of Giving. Some of the things that were mentioned in this article made me realize how close it is to what Waheguru Ji is teaching us through Gurbani: humility, giving, compassion, forgiving and unconditional love. Everybody has something that they can do better or more easily than other people, be it some talent or skill they were born with or that they have developed. Each interaction with others, each new experience, enhances our knowledge. Sometimes we learn new lessons, sometimes not. Because we know we have learned so much from others, we believe passing on our skills is a way to repay those who taught us so much. Such as reading Gurbani, we have gained wisdom and become void of ignorance. igAwn AMjnu guir dIAw AigAwn AMDyr ibnwsu ] The Guru has given the healing ointment of spiritual wisdom, and dispelled the darkness of ignorance. Sharing skills and knowledge also gives back to you. The more you share your skills and knowledge with others, the more you enhance them. One the best ways to give is with utmost humility. min ApnY hY sB qy nIcw ] Within his own mind, he is the most humble of all. Not everyone knows how to give, or even gets a chance to give. So when you get an opportunity to give, do not hesitate. Waheguru Ji never stopped giving, He is the Great Giver. dyvn kau eykY Bgvwnu ] The Great Giver is the One Lord God. so ikau ibsrY ijin sBu ikCu dIAw ] Why forget Him, who has given us everything? Compassion has been defined as “your pain in my heart”, because you can feel someone’s pain in your heart when you have taken the time to listen carefully and attentively. Compassion starts with ourselves; we need to listen to ourselves to be aware of our deep thoughts. ik®pw inDwn dieAwl bKsMd ] the Treasure of mercy, compassion and forgiveness. Compassion and humility come about when we practice another great giving habit; being non-judgmental. If you are humble and respectful, you will refrain from judging other people. You will realize that the way you see the world is really a reflection of how you are; how you see others is more a reflection of you than of them. Everyone you meet is trying their best in the only way they know how. Waheguru Ji encountered so many people that showed nothing but hatred, but he still radiated with love. jo bYrweI qw isau pRIiq ] He shows love to his enemies. Plato said, “Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle.” A goal for each of us could be to give people the benefit of the doubt and be non-judgmental. Did Waheguru Ji judge people? No. Instead of judging, be there for people when they need you. When you lend your hand to others, the universe lends its hand to you. jn kau pRBu hoieE dieAwlu ] Unto His humble servant, God has shown His kindness. You invite abundance into your life. The universe and nature, after all, do not judge – they just provide. True love is Waheguru Ji. True love is selfless. jo ikCu krY su pRB kY rMig ] Whatever you do, do it for the Love of God. True love is free and liberated. It encourages change and growth. Love is timeless, deep love continues to live even after our death. We do recognize that giving love often takes effort. How many people are too busy with their own lives to give time and love to others? Yet, Waheguru Ji never leaves our side. How many really support the people close to them? Support means encouragement and unconditional love. It means letting go of your plans for how you think their life should go and accepting them for what they want to do with their lives. This is one of the greatest gifts that you can give to the people close to you. Waheguru Ji has not told any one of us how to live our lives, yet he still is there for each and every one of us regardless of what path we choose. But isn’t the path towards Waheguru Ji so beautiful! Forgiving people for past mistakes and hurts is also a way to express love, and forgiveness is wonderful thing to give. pwrbRhm prmysur goibMd ] He is the Supreme Lord God, the Transcendent Lord, the Lord of the Universe, ik®pw inDwn dieAwl bKsMd ] the Treasure of mercy, compassion and forgiveness. Like you, other people are only imperfect humans. Keeping hurt and anger in your life often is an excuse to avoid getting close to people for fear they will hurt you again. People want to know that they are special in your life and that you care about them. If you give because you want credit for what you have done, it reduces the impact of giving. min nhI pRIiq muKhu gMF lwvq ] There is no love in his heart, and yet with his mouth he talks tall. Remember, true giving is unconditional! Waheguru Ji gives unconditionally. Srb inDwn jIA kw dwqw ] He is the treasure of everything, the Giver of life. Nature gives unconditionally. The flower gives its fragrance, and the sun its light, without seeking anything in return. jYsy sUru srb kau soK ] like the sun, which gives its comfort and warmth to all. There is an abundance of food, that even the hungry are fed. BUKy kau dyvq ADwr ] He gives food to the hungry. True love is to love others not because they are lovable or because they love you, but simply because you love. When your giving is unconditional, you receive intangible benefits. The very act of unconditional giving is the reward because it is also a gift to yourself. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: ‘” It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” Some people believe that they can only give when things are going well. The reality is that you can give at all times. hir ismrin Bey isD jqI dwqy ] Remembering the Lord, we become Siddhas, celibates and givers. We have a lot to give no matter what our circumstances – consider a gift of a smile, a gift of a lovely thought. If you give when you are hurt or when you are in hardship, you sometimes create the energy that can help you through your hard time. Remember that: dUK sUK pRB dyvnhwru ] God is the Giver of pain and pleasure. That is the power of giving for the giver! ibsmn ibsm Bey ibsmwd ] Gazing upon His wondrous wonder, I am wonder-struck and amazed! ijin bUiJAw iqsu AwieAw sÍwd ] One who realizes this, comes to taste this state of joy. pRB kY rMig rwic jn rhy ] God's humble servants remain absorbed in His Love. gur kY bcin pdwrQ lhy ] Following the Guru's Teachings, they receive the four cardinal blessings. Eie dwqy duK kwtnhwr ] They are the givers, the dispellers of pain. jw kY sMig qrY sMswr ] In their company, the world is saved. jn kw syvku so vfBwgI ] The slave of the Lord's servant is so very blessed. jn kY sMig eyk ilv lwgI ] In the company of His servant, one becomes attached to the Love of the One. gun goibd kIrqnu jnu gwvY ] His humble servant sings the Kirtan, the songs of the glory of God. gur pRswid nwnk Plu pwvY ]8]16] By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, he receives the fruits of his rewards. Bhul Chuk Maaf

Beautiful poem Bhenji!

blwvlu mhlw 5 ] mU lwln isau pRIiq bnI ] rhwau ] I have fallen in love with my Beloved Lord. ||Pause|| qorI n qUtY CorI n CUtY AYsI mwDo iKMc qnI ]1] Cutting it, it does not break, and releasing it, it does not let go. Such is the string the Lord has tied me with. ||1|| idnsu rYin mn mwih bsqu hY qU kir ikrpw pRB ApnI ]2] Day and night, He dwells within my mind; please bless me with Your Mercy, O my God. ||2|| bil bil jwau isAwm suMdr kau AkQ kQw jw kI bwq sunI ]3] I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice to my beauteous Lord; I have heard his Unspoken Speech and Story. ||3|| jn nwnk dwsin dwsu khIAq hY moih krhu ik®pw Twkur ApunI ]4]28]114] Servant Nanak is said to be the slave of His slaves; O my Lord and Master, please bless me with Your Mercy. ||4||28||114||

It’s About Time It’s about time you noticed Me. It’s about time you talked to Me. It’s about time you smiled at Me. It’s about time you leveled with Me. It’s about time you called Me. It’s about time you realized, That it’s about time For Me. This is one of many poems I wrote since I have realized how beautiful it is to have Waheguru Ji's kirpa in my life. The story behind this poem is a common phrase we all hear our friends, family, and even ourselves say "what about me?" I got thinking (I know a few would say, "oh no...she's thinking!!! ") . Does Waheguru Ji wonder, when will this manmukh realize that "It's About Time For ME!". Bhul Chuk Maaf

YOU GAVE GURU GOBIND SINGH JI YOUR HEAD, BUT THEN YOU TOOK IT BACK Guru Gobind Singh Ji tried, to keep you on the right track You gave Him your head, but then you took it back Turning your back on Guru Ji, how did it feel? Or were you too busy convincing yourself, that "It's really no big deal" Remember that day when you took Amrit and made a vow? What happened to those promises, who is your Guru now? You sold out your Sikhi, and that’s the plain truth You ruined this precious life, saying, "I want to enjoy my youth" To make yourself feel better, you can say whatever you want to But one dreadful day, your words will come to haunt you And when that day comes, you will regret what you have done You lost your honour, in a battle you should have won This world is just maya, it will take your Sikhi away Tell me, did you forget that you are going to die one day? When this dream called life reaches its end Then who will be your saviour, your helper, your True Friend? There is still hope; you need to sharpen your mind Go towards Guru Ji, and the Truth you will find To merge with God, you were sent to earth Trying to impress the world, you wasted the human birth Did you think of those mothers, who wore their babies around their necks? Or did all you think about, was attracting the opposite sex? The very same hair that Guru Ji put Amrit in You grabbed the scissors, and committed the ultimate sin Guru Ji's Sons gave their lives, so you can be a Sikh Their Sikhi remained strong, with each and every brick Now is the time, for you to wake up and take control Guru Ji is the water, that will sooth your burning soul Do you really want to come back to this hell on earth? Wandering and suffering, birth after birth You say you're not ready to take Amrit, that’s always your reply But think about this...are you ready to die? You think you'll practice Sikhi, in the future when you are old But tell me, do you know when your body will turn cold? When it’s all said and done, you will be full of sorrow and regret You'll want to go to Sach Khand, but the requirements were not met Guru Ji's arms are wide open, and He is waiting for you It’s time to take action, and do what you got to do Change your life RIGHT NOW! don't wait another day Tomorrow may never come, and then what will be left to say? That Guru Gobind Singh Ji tried to put me on the right track I gave Him my head, but then I took it back.

When I do paath, my mind used to wander consistently. I used to get frustrated at myself, and say things like “I am not worthy of this!” I would try again and again. Sometimes I would start reading the paath extremely loud to overcome my thoughts and to only hear the Nitnem. Once my mom came running into the room wondering what was going on, being that it was 4 am! After doing paath, I do Ardas and pray that next time these unwanted thoughts do not come into the mind. My dad always said that the mind tends to wander when we are trying to do good with it, but when we do dhuniyadari things, the mind always seems to concentrate. So true! I agree that whenever your mind starts wandering, you should listen to what you are reading. But merely by listening to what you are reading does not make you fully concentrate. By understanding what you are reading and appreciating it is when you can fully obtain the rus of Gurbani. mnu mrY Dwqu mir jwie]ibnu mn mUey kYsy hir pwie] When the mind is conquered, its turbulent wanderings are stopped. Without conquering the mind, how can God be found? min jIqY jgu jIqu] If you conquer the mind, you conquer the material world. Bhul Chuk Maaf

Fateh Bhen Ji, If you read all of padh 1 in Ashtpadhi 18, I believe what the Guru Ji is saying is through the Guru Ji's Teachings, we are able to wash away evil intellect, stay away from evil deeds aka known as the five vices. So when Guru Ji says: siqguru isK ky bMDn kwtY ] The True Guru cuts away the bonds of His Sikh. Guru Ji is cutting the Gursikh's bonds away from lust, anger, greed, attachment, and ego. The one who knows the True Lord God, is called the True Guru. In His company, the Sikh is saved. Bhul Chuk Maaf

sÍYXw ] pWie ghy jb qy qumry qb qy koaU AWK qry nhIN AwnXo ] O Vaheguru! Since I have taken your shelter and refuge, I have never come under the menacing, dirty look of any person. rwm rhIm purwn kurwn Anyk khYN mq eyk n mwnXo ] The Puraans, the Hindu scripture, praise and glorify Raam, and the Qur’an praises and glorifies Muhammad. Likewise, other religions talk of of their own prophets and glorify them as God. I do not accept any of these. isMimRq swsqR byd sBY bhu Byd khYN hm eyk n jwnXo ] Simritis, shastras and the four Vedas mention varied ways of realising God. O Vaheguru! I do not accept any of their ritual approaches. sRI Aispwn ik®pw qumrI kir mY khXo sB qoih bKwnXo ] It was through Vaheguru’s Grace (that Guru Gobind Singh Jee says) I was able to do Naam Simran and realise Vaheguru. Since I have taken Your refuge, I have never looked upon any other for protection. The Avtar Ram, Prophet Mohammad, the eighteen Puraanas, and the Kuran, tell a lot about their relgions, but I only depend on You, Waheguru Ji. The many 'books' of these faiths tell many (anek kahain) different methods of the union with You, but I simply keep my faith in You, Waheguru Ji. Waheguru Ji, with your kirpa, I have obtained your gyaan; without You, I cannot praise You. This is the interpretation I got from the swaiyiaa. I hope this helps. Like you, I am also learning. If I am mistaken, forgive me. Bhul Chuk Maaf

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Sorry Harmeet Veer Ji, it took me a while to respond. I am still trying to understand the whole concept of Gurbani. As Randip Veer Ji stated, it all has to do with how one interprets Gurbani. Forgive me if my interpretation is incorrect, for I am still a manmukh. The Gurbani says there is One God and He is within you — He is your own Self. The purpose of human life is to know and understand this realm of Truth within the body while alive, here and now, so that we can free ourselves from ignorance, falsehood and selfishness into the state of selflessness, spontaneity and perfection in life. The Gurbani urges us to become Gurmukh and live the Divine Life. We should make truthful living the core of our daily life. We should make the selfless service to the world our prayer. We should be compassionate, and show mercy for all living beings and make loving the people around us the greatest devotion. We should lead our life through Divine Knowledge under the veil of humility, and develop contentment within us. We should realize that the Self in me is the Self in all, it is the One. If we can obtain all this, then we can enjoy the true Anand while living in the body. The more a man becomes attached to spirituality/God the more he tries to explore and understand his own self. When the Guru talks about our soul or spirituality, he speaks of recognizing and understanding our own sense of self. mn qUM joiq srUpu hY Awpxw mUlu pCwxu ] O my mind, you are the embodiment of the Divine Light – recognize your own origin. We are a combination of two things: the body and soul. Our mind and soul are one entity. Mind is that part of our self, our soul, which allows us to realize and understand our entirety. This combo of body and mind is a structural order in which the Lord has created us. When our mind is filled with haumai, we, our ego, speaks, rather than God speaking. iksY n bdY Awip AhMkwrI] One who thinks of no one else except his own prideful self True wisdom is Love of the Self. Therefore, a Gurmukh always aspires for higher values in life such as Self- integration, Self-purification, and Self-development. We want to end this ego that causes ignorance and pain of doubt within, acting like a veil of ignorance between man and God. Awpu pCwxY bUJY soie] He who realizes his Self comprehends God. gurmuiK JgVu cukwieEnu ieko riv rihAw] The Gurmukh is free of conflict and strife, and sees the One Lord, pervading everywhere. AMqir AigAwn duKu Brmu hY ivic pVdw dUir peIAwis] There is ignorance and pain of doubt within, like a separating veil between the man and God. kUVhu kry ivxwsu Drmy qgIAY] Spiritually, one is destroyed through falsehood; through righteousness, one prospers. mnu vis dUqw durmiq doie] The mind is in the control of evil passions, evil intent, and duality. We ask ourselves these questions: mnu mYlw scu inrmlw ikau kir imilAw jwie] The mind is impure; but the True Lord is pure. So how can it merge into Him? mnu mrY Dwqu mir jwie]ibnu mn mUey kYsy hir pwie] When the mind is conquered, its turbulent wanderings are stopped. Without conquering the mind, how can God be found? The answer to these questions are: min jIqY jgu jIqu] If you conquer the mind, you conquer the material world. God dwells within us. He is in our Aatmaan, the Self. His Light resides within all beings just as the fragrance resides in the flower, We, human beings are the Divine creation. We are suffering because we fail to realize This Truth, and our ignorance keeps us attached to this world, this maya. The only way we can realize This Truth is through meditation on God’s name. mn qUM joiq srUpu hY Apxw mUlu pCwxu] O mind, you are God's True Image, know your Reality. Twkuru srby smwxw ] The Lord is all-pervading everywhere. The Self is never born, never grows up, never decays, and never dies. The Self is God. jo dIsY so qyrw rUp] Whatever is seen, O Lord, is Your form. mnu BUlau smJis swc nwie] Deluded mind actualizes its True Nature through meditation on God's Name. The Self, Pure Consciousness, is the only source of happiness, not external objects. We are repeatedly told by Gurbani to give up egotism/falsehood. To realize this Truth, the purpose of Gurbani is to end ego. Ksmu pCwin qrs kir jIA mih mwir mxI kir PikI] Recognize Your Lord, and fear Him within your heart; conquer your egotism, and make it worthless. The term Sikh implies to a person who is a learner, who is set on the path of spiritual perfection and self-realization but who has not yet fully realised the Self, who has not yet found the Truth in entirety. When a Sikh reaches the final goal and ceases to act with his ego, he becomes a Singh/Singhni, the perfected one. The following are a few shabads that I found inspiration from: imiQAw qnu Dnu kutMbu sbwieAw ] False are body, wealth, and all relations. imiQAw haumY mmqw mwieAw ] False are ego, possessiveness and Maya. imiQAw rwj jobn Dn mwl ] False are power, youth, wealth and property. imiQAw kwm k®oD ibkrwl ] False are sexual desire and wild anger. imiQAw DRoh moh AiBmwnu ] False are deception, emotional attachment and egotistical pride. imiQAw Awps aUpir krq gumwnu ] False are pride and self-conceit. AsiQru Bgiq swD kI srn ] Only devotional worship is permanent, and the Sanctuary of the Holy. nwnk jip jip jIvY hir ky crn ]4] Nanak lives by meditating, meditating on the Lotus Feet of the Lord. ||4|| ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. gur kY igRih syvku jo rhY ] That selfless servant, who lives in the Guru's household, gur kI AwigAw mn mih shY ] is to obey the Guru's Commands with all his mind. Awps kau kir kCu n jnwvY ] He is not to call attention to himself in any way. hir hir nwmu irdY sd iDAwvY ] He is to meditate constantly within his heart on the Name of the Lord. mnu bycY siqgur kY pwis ] One who sells his mind to the True Guru iqsu syvk ky kwrj rwis ] - that humble servant's affairs are resolved. syvw krq hoie inhkwmI ] One who performs selfless service, without thought of reward, iqs kau hoq prwpiq suAwmI ] shall attain his Lord and Master. ApnI ik®pw ijsu Awip kryie ] He Himself grants His Grace; nwnk so syvku gur kI miq lyie ]2] O Nanak, that selfless servant lives the Guru's Teachings. ||2|| ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. jnu lwgw hir eykY nwie ] The Lord's humble servant is committed to His Name. iqs kI Aws n ibrQI jwie ] His hopes do not go in vain. syvk kau syvw bin AweI ] The servant's purpose is to serve; hukmu bUiJ prm pdu pweI ] obeying the Lord's Command, the supreme status is obtained. ies qy aUpir nhI bIcwru ] Beyond this, he has no other thought. jw kY min bisAw inrMkwru ] Within his mind, the Formless Lord abides. bMDn qoir Bey inrvYr ] His bonds are cut away, and he becomes free of hatred. Anidnu pUjih gur ky pYr ] Night and day, he worships the Feet of the Guru. ieh lok suKIey prlok suhyly ] He is at peace in this world, and happy in the next. nwnk hir pRiB Awpih myly ]4] O Nanak, the Lord God unites him with Himself. ||4|| Bhul Chuk Maaf

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa , Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. I had a long msn chat with a dear friend/sister, and the inspiration that I was able to get out of that chat I would like to share with you. Through that chat, I realized how Waheguru Ji did such kirpa on me that I was not able to see it before. I have not yet become a Sikh. So I am not worthy to call myself Kaur. But, in my heart, I know very soon, I will. I would like to share my story with you. I found myself spiritually lost. Now that I have found Waheguru Ji, nothing seems to matter to me .... ok, fine...almost nothing! I love this new life He has blessed me with. I can't get enough. The more I read, the more I thirst for God. As it says in Bani "if one is hungry for the true name let the hungry consume his pain." I always depended on happiness from others, but now I want to attach myself only to the feet of the True Guru. Then true happiness will come to me, and nothing in this world can affect that happiness. What brought happiness back into my life was to realize that nothing in this world is permanent. Everything you see, feel or touch can and will disappear. Whatever happens to me in this life is His will...and His Will is Sweet. Only love the Lord...cuz all that exists is the Lord. If you have any worries, as I, remember God is in charge of my life, so there can be no worries. God gave me all this pain, because I started to forget Him. It is written in Gurbani, that when happy, you forget, when in pain, you remember. If this is the way that I remember Him, then I will accept all the pain He has to give. As Gurbani says, pain is the medicine, while pleasure/love of maya is the disease. Family and Friends are always slow at responding to your needs, but the bestest Friend of all is all around you, every second. Guru Ji is here, watching over me. Even when I was hurting, I knew that there is a purpose that is beyond us. I lost faith in Waheguru Ji. But, that Faith will grow stronger with love. The more I love God, the more faith I will have in Him. A Gursikh told me that, in order to wake up at Amrit Vela..just love God the same deepness you would love your true love...you would do anything to see him, meet him in the night, anything...it's the same for Guru Ji..love him so much you cannot stand to be separate from Him. Taken in that light...you already have an eternal lover ; ) (hehehe). As my dear sister Summer said, "Looks like you found True Love, because you definitely are blushing!" So remember, first thing important in life is God, Bani and Simran, and then everything else follows. God Bless Rab Rakha Forgive this humble servant for any pain and sufferings she may have caused. For she is just a mere human being. But please do let me shed the Light of the True Guru. For He is the Supreme Being. P.S. Thank you for the wonderful inspirational stories that many of you have shared with us. I am just starting to realize Waheguru Ji, and through your help and inspirational guidance, my love for Waheguru Ji will become stronger. On a personal note, thank you bhenji for making me realize this. I Love You! Bhul Chuk Maaf

121851[/snapback] If you can only see God, then what use is self esteem? Self esteem only works in ego to make you feel worth something. The Ego is worth nothing. Only God is everything. Bhul Chuk Maaf