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  2. Priceless, Divine Diamonds - XIV Sriman Sant Isher Singh Ji Maharaj Rara Sahib Wale 76. Ãtma The Self is absolutely free from all sorts of thoughts or modifications: 1. Mental Impurities (Mal Dosha) 2. Oscillating Mind (Vikhshep Dosha) 3. Veil of Ignorance (Ãvaraņ Dosha) These are the characteristics of the Antaḣkarņa (Mind, intellect, ego) only and not of ātma, which is free from all such impurities. 1. By engaging in righteous actions, freedom from Mental Impurities (Mal Dosha) is obtained, 2. With devotional worship, oscillating mind is brought under control, and 3. With True Knowledge, the Veil of Ignorance is destroyed. The three perceived aspects of cosmic energy — Rajõ, Tamõ and Satõ Guņ are just mental perceptions. No form has good or bad qualities of its own. The Self is forever free from all modifications, either good or bad, and it is established in itself, like a stone is established firmly in its solidity, water in its fluidity and the sky in its vast nothingness. || Nirvilakalpoḣṅ(g) || 77. Brahmakār Birtī Those individuals who detach themselves from Rajō, Tamō and Satō mental modifications and exist in profound contemplation of the Brahm, are true Gyānis, Yogīs and the Liberated ones. The illusion of Māyā cannot come anywhere near them; for them, māyā drops its power of ignorance, and acquires the form of Brahm itself. The minds of such blessed ones remains immersed in the ocean of absolute tranquility. For them, the visibile is the invisible, and the manifested is the formless. The only entity that remains is the unbound, limitless Self, which is Smādh-Rūp. The Universe and The Brahm - Two names of the same modification-free Self I 'is' the Nirvīlakpa Self that is devoid of any thought whatsoever. In ignorance of the Self is the illusion of the Universe, whereas in Knowledge only the Absolute exists. In reality, the Nirvīlapka Self is totally free from all modifications, and that nothingness is absolute Smādhī. State of Knowledge (Gyān Avasthā) — Brahm, Truth-Conciousness-Bliss. State of Ignorance (Agyān Avasthā) — Objective Universe, world or images. ਸਰਬ ਰੂਪ ਸਬ ਤੇ ਪਰੇ, ਮਮ ਸਰੂਪ ਹੈ ਸੋਇ ॥ (Sarb Rūp Sab Te Pare, Mam Sarūp Hai Soe) Beyond all forms and beyond all thought, lies my true Self. 78. Displace the Mind and Awaken the Intellect Raise the state of the mind by contemplating profoundly on the Sarūp of Guruji and do practice (Abhayās) of Gurmantar. When the mind arrives at one-pointed concentration on Simran and contemplation of Guruji, then the next step is to awaken the sleeping intellect that is suffering in this dream of the world of name and form. Awaken it with the divine declerations of Guruji (Mahāvakya⁕), with which this dream of objective universe will end, and the Self will establish itself in the the infinite source of Happiness, and will pervade over the mind, thought, intellect, and ego (Antāhkarna), and Liberation will thus be achieved. ⁕Gurmat mahavak is- Ikongkar Satgurparsad — Ikongkar- sab da parkash roop- nirgun-sargun bhram, Sat(Truth) Gur(Chaitain- Supreme Consciouness/awareness) and Parsad - Anand Saroop...atma-paratma.!! Antāhkarna Antākarna — The fourfold organ of Mind, intellect, ego and the subconconsious mind is called Antāhkarna. In other words, its the thought that is known by all these different names. 1. Mind (Mann) — Desires and the oscillating thoughts (Sankalpa, Vikalpa) 2. Subconcious mind (Chitta) — desires and thoughts 3. Intellect (Budh) — thoughts and resolutions 4. Ego (Ahaṅkār) — The self-arrogant principle 'I'. In the city of the body, these four operate as petty officials, wheras the Self is the true Emperor of them all. 79. The Universe is the Self Brahmdevta and the universe are not separate from each other. Just as tree is nothing but the seed, waves and foam of the ocean is nothing but the water, similarly Brahm considers the Universe as its own form — the infinite sky is my head, the nether lands are my feet, sun and moon my two eyes, the middle earth my belly; the rivers are my innards, all lifeforms are the internal organisms, mountains are the bones, vegetation my pores and ocean the exit area. Namaskār to this vismād rūp body of mine. Removal of filth of Attraction and Repulsion (Rāg-dvaish) It is impossible to realise the Self as long as filth of likes and dislikes, and desires, is not removed from the Antāhkarna (Mind, subconcious, intellect and ego). Therefore, one should free one's mind of these distractions and effort should be placed on profound contemplation of the nature of the true Self. 80. World is a mere illusion This entire world is nothing but a grand illusion. Just as the reality of dream-objects is only limited to the dream, and its contents limited to the mental state of the dreamer, similarly the objective universe and everything in it — actions, the doer and the doing, etc. — are all mirages and illusions created by Ignorance. World as motion picture Watch how the motion picture of this world is being projected by the machinery of the mind onto the canvas of the Absolute. All sorts of images and plays are projected on the canvas, yet this canvas remains blemish-free. In a similar manner, despite the projections of life, death, etc. in this world, the Self remains absolutely unchaged. Nothing else exists apart from the Truth-Consiciousness-Bliss, all-complete, formless, modification-free, non-dualistic, infinite Self, that remains forever merged in Itself. … to be continued … Link to Previous entries - http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/70053-priceless-divine-diamonds-xiii-sriman-sant-isher-singh-ji-maharaj-rara-sahib-wale/ Guru Roop Sangat Jeo, million times maafi for the countless mistakes jeo Dhanvaad! Gurfateh! :happy2:
  3. Priceless, Divine Diamonds - XII Sriman Sant Isher Singh Ji Maharaj Rara Sahib Wale 66. Fifteen ways of strengthening Faith There are fifteen proven ways of strenghtening Faith and improving understanding of the true Self, as told by Sri Shankrachārya Jī. They are expounded upon as follows: Yam (ਯਮ) — Everything is Brahm - A constant awareness of this eternal truth brings one's organs of action and senses under control. This is called Yam. Nem (ਨੇਮ) — Nem is the never-ending realisation that the whole universe and everything in it is nothing but the Absolute, that there is no duality anywhere. Tyāg (ਤਿਆਗ) — Renunciation of worldly perceptions and profound contemplation (abhyās) on the Absolute is true renunciation. Maun (ਮੌਨ) — Self (Atmā) is, by its very nature, without any modifications. This realisation is called true Maun. Ekānt (ਇਕਾਂਤ) — Self is devoid of objective world, It simply is. This is true solitude. ShubKāl (ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਲ) — The Absolute is inseparable from its creation. This is known as ShubKāl. Ãsan (ਆਸਨ) — The self is present inside, outside and in the centre of everything. This is true Ãsan. Mūlbhandha (ਮੂਲਬੰਧ) — The primal cause behind creation of this world is the Self. This realisation is called Mūlbhandha. Samāntā (ਸਮਾਨਤਾ) — To consider profound contemplation as representation of the Absolute and to merge it in the Supreme Spirit is true Samānta. Drishtī (ਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟੀ) — To see everything in this universe as the Absolute is true Drishtī. Prāṇāyāma (ਪ੍ਰਾਣਾਯਾਮ) — Any modification of the mind is nothing but another form of the Absolute - This fixity is Prāṇāyāma. Prati'āhāra (ਪ੍ਰਤਿਆਹਾਰ) — Even the five vices of the sense organs are forms of Absolute. This is Prati'āhāra. Dhārna (ਧਾਰਨਾ) — Anything that mind see, thinks and contemplates is nothing else but the Absolute. This is called Dhārna. Dhayān (ਧਿਆਨ) — Everything is All-complete Supreme Spirit. This is called Dhayān. Samādhī (ਸਮਾਧੀ) — When the worldly perception drops, vision of the Absolute take its position. This is true Samādhī. Profound contemplation (Abhayās) of above points rapidly brings about fixity on the Supreme Spirit. Hence, it is necessary to drop all family attachments, respect, fame, and laxity in order to achieve liberation while being in physical body, and ultimate merge in the infinite ocean of Supreme Bliss. 67. Untitled Question: Why is that even those who have realised the Self still appear to undergo physical suffering? Answer: The illusory appearence of objective world is because of ignorance (Avidya). For instance, in darkness a piece of rope appears to be snake. The instant darkness disappears, the mistake is realised and true nature of the rope becomes apparent. Similarly, when the veil of ignorance is lifted, a profound realisation takes place and the only reality that exists then is the Absolute, and nothing else. Ignorance is of two types: Mūl Avidya, and Lesha (or Tula) Avidya. Mūl Avidya is the primal ignorance that causes repetitive cycle of birth and death. It is destroyed the instant one comes under the sanctuary of Sri Guruji, and with it ends the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. What is left behind is the physical body, which will undergo changes in accordance with one's prarbadha (the set of past actions that have to be dispensed with in this lifetime). This is because of Lesha Avidya; it is what makes wise ones do acts of compassion. Deep down in their mind, however, they are fully aware of the fact that this duality is only confined to the physical body, and that the Self (Atma) is completely untouched by all this, and remains established in Itself. 68. Jnāni (the Liberated one) ਸੋਰਠਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੯ ॥ Sorath 9th Guru. ਜੋ ਨਰੁ ਦੁਖ ਮੈ ਦੁਖੁ ਨਹੀ ਮਾਨੈ ॥ ਸੁਖ ਸਨੇਹੁ ਅਰੁ ਭੈ ਨਹੀ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਕੰਚਨ ਮਾਟੀ ਮਾਨੈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ The man, who in pain, feels not pain, who is affected not by pleasure, love and fear and deems gold as dust. Pause. ਨਹ ਨਿੰਦਿਆ ਨਹ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਲੋਭੁ ਮੋਹੁ ਅਭਿਮਾਨਾ ॥ ਹਰਖ ਸੋਗ ਤੇ ਰਹੈ ਨਿਆਰਉ ਨਾਹਿ ਮਾਨ ਅਪਮਾਨਾ ॥੧॥ He who is swayed not by slander or, praise and who suffers not from greed, worldly love or pride, and who remains unaffected by joy or sorrow and who cares not about honour or dishonour; ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਸਗਲ ਤਿਆਗੈ ਜਗ ਤੇ ਰਹੈ ਨਿਰਾਸਾ ॥ ਕਾਮੁ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਜਿਹ ਪਰਸੈ ਨਾਹਨਿ ਤਿਹ ਘਟਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਨਿਵਾਸਾ ॥੨॥ and he who renounces all hope and yearning, remains desire-free in the world, and whom lust and wrath touch not, within his mind abides the Lord. ਗੁਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਜਿਹ ਨਰ ਕਉ ਕੀਨੀ ਤਿਹ ਇਹ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਪਛਾਨੀ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਲੀਨ ਭਇਓ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿਉ ਜਿਉ ਪਾਨੀ ਸੰਗਿ ਪਾਨੀ ॥੩॥੧੧॥ The man, who is blessed with the grace of the Guru, understands, he, the way to this. He, O Nanak, blends with the World-Lord, as water mingles with water. (Sri Ang 633, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj) Liberated is one for whom three physical states - Waking (Jagrati), Dreaming (svapan), and Deep sleep (Sushuptī) are the same. Waves of ocean originate, last for some time, and then disappear. These states are nothing but different forms of the same ocean. Similarly, the Self takes on the form of the mind, and waking and dreaming states are its two amusements. Everything that happens during these two states is only omnipresent Supreme Self's play. Therefore, waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states are nothing but the Non-Dualistic, formless Self that is beyond any modifications. 69. State of the world The perception of objective world is because of ignorance. Ignorance is what creates and sustains our world. When ignorance ends, the idea of space, time, objects and mind, all disappear and there is total absence of all perception. Ignorance, Ishwar's play, māyā and lack of knowledge have more or less the same meaning. This play of Ishwar possesses immense power. In an instant, it creates illusion in the form of space, time, objects and sense organs, and in the next instant, all these disappear, only to be replaced by some totally different perception. This happens in the physical states of waking and dreaming, and this play is famously known as the "world". ਨਟੂਐ ਸਾਂਗੁ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਬਾਜੀ ਸੰਸਾਰਾ ॥ ਖਿਨੁ ਪਲੁ ਬਾਜੀ ਦੇਖੀਐ ਉਝਰਤ ਨਹੀ ਬਾਰਾ ॥੪॥ This world play is fashioned like the mimicry of a buffoon. For a moment and trice one sees the show but it takes no time in disappearing. (Sri Ang 422, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj) ਬਾਜੀਗਰ ਡੰਕ ਬਜਾਈ ॥ ਸਭ ਖਲਕ ਤਮਾਸੇ ਆਈ ॥ When the magician beats his tembourine, the whole public turn up to see the play. ਬਾਜੀਗਰ ਸ੍ਵਾਂਗੁ ਸਕੇਲਾ ॥ ਅਪਨੇ ਰੰਗ ਰਵੈ ਅਕੇਲਾ ॥੨॥ When the magician winds up his play, then all alone he enjoys his revelments. (Sri Ang 655, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj) ਐਥੈ ਗੋਇਲੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਚਾਰੇ ॥ ਖੇਲੁ ਤਮਾਸਾ ਧੁੰਧੂਕਾਰੇ ॥ ਬਾਜੀ ਖੇਲਿ ਗਏ ਬਾਜੀਗਰ ਜਿਉ ਨਿਸਿ ਸੁਪਨੈ ਭਖਲਾਈ ਹੇ ॥੯॥ Man only stays four days (short time) in this pasture-land, and he revels and sports in utter darkness. Like mumbling in the night's dream, the jugglers have left the world, after staging their play. (Sri Ang 1023, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj) 70. Essence of Gurbani and Vedānta The essence of (Advait) Vedānta is that the Absolute only was, is and will be. Nothing else has the potential of existing outside of the Absolute. Gurbani also stresses on the same thing - ਸਭੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦੁ ਹੈ ਸਭੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦੁ ਹੈ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਕੋਈ ॥ Everything is the Lord everything is the Lord. There is nothing but God, the world -sustainer. (Sri Ang 485, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj) If there is anything that appears separate from Gobind, it is mind, duality, ignorance, maya, or lack of knowledge. Because of ignorance, world appears like a mirage in the sky. When mind disappears, only one limitless sky-like Absolute will be realised. What is mind? It is thought. And thought is like sky, and sky is void and empty. Only nothingness then pervades. For instance, a ruby shines in different hues of the colour red. A darker hue hides the redness of the ruby and the objects visible through it. However, a bright red hue accentuates the redness and its translucency appears restored. Similarly, the Supreme Self has infinite powers - when the power of ignorance comes forth, neither the Self nor the Its infinite capacities are visible. Conversely, when the light of Knowledge arrives, the Self becomes profoundly evident, and the objective world and everything that happens in it appears nothing more than It's magical play. All Is God God Is All … to be continued … Link to Part I - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part I Link to Part II - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part II Link to Part III - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part III Link to Part IV - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part IV Link to Part V - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part V Link to Part VI - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part VI Link to Part VII - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part VII Link to Part VIII - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part VIII Link to Part IX - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part IX Link to Part X - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part X Link to Part XI - Priceless, Divine Diamonds - Part XI Here is a direct link to the pdf file of the above entries - Entries 66-70 Gurprasad.pdf Guru Roop Sangat Jeo, please forgive this moorakh for all the mistakes made in the post Dhanvaad! Gurfateh! :happy2:
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