Faith

[xPreetx]

Years ago, I was enthralled as I listened to someone who for several years had faithfully served the Gurdwara. His executive responsibilities had taken him all over this country. As he concluded his message, he told of one of the most frightening yet thought-provoking experiences of his life.

He had been on a long flight. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: "Fasten your seat belts." Then, after a while, a calm voice said, "We shall not be serving the beverages at this time as we are expecting a little turbulence. Please be sure your seat belt is fastened."

As he looked around the aircraft, it became obvious that many of the passengers were becoming apprehensive. Later, the voice of the announcer said, "We are so sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. The turbulence is still ahead of us." And then the storm broke. The ominous cracks of thunder could be heard even above the roar of the engines. Lightening lit up the darkening skies, and within moments that great plane was like a cork tossed around on a celestial ocean. One moment the airplane was lifted on terrific currents of air; the next, it dropped as if it were about to crash.

He confessed that he shared the discomfort and fear of those around him. He said, "As I looked around the plane, I could see that nearly all the passengers were upset and alarmed. Some were praying. The future seemed ominous and many were wondering if they would make it through the storm.

And then, I suddenly saw a girl to whom the storm meant nothing. She had tucked her feet beneath her as she sat on her seat and was reading a book. Everything within her small world was calm and orderly. Sometimes she closed her eyes, then she would read again; then she would straighten her legs, but worry and fear were not in her world. When the plane was being buffeted by the terrible storm, when it lurched this way and that, as it rose and fell with frightening severity, when all the adults were scared half to death, that marvelous child was completely composed and unafraid."

He could hardly believe his eyes.

It was not surprising therefore, that when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers were hurrying to disembark, he lingered to speak to the girl whom he had watched for such a long time.

Having commented about the storm and behavior of the plane, he asked why she had not been afraid. The sweet child replied, "Sir, my Dad is the pilot, and he is taking me home."

"My Dad is the pilot....and he is taking me home". These words still ring in my ears today....so much...FAITH! I wish we too could be so blessed to have so much faith in our Father, Waheguru. The journey of life too is full of hurdles for us to pass, full of storms for us to go through, full of ups and downs.....but what we all need to remember is Waheguru is in control - so why fear? He'll take us through the bad times as he has given us good ones...Waheguru we all love you!!

Paarbreham Jin Ridhai Araadheyaa Tin Bho Saagar Tareyaa,

One who worships in his heart the Supreme Lord God, crosses over the terrifying world-ocean (SGGSJ, Ang 497)

Sansaar Saagar Thaar Thaaran Ram Naam Kar Karanee ll1llRahaoll

The Lords Name is the boat to cross over the world-ocean. Practice such a way of life ll1llPausell (SGGSJ, Ang 505)

[.- Prabhjot Singh -.]

Waheguru! i love your posts phenjeo! Keep inspiring!!

[I humbly bow]

Also a member of the preet appreciation society :D

That was beautiful, i love the innocence in children.........it makes me want to be a kid again

Waheguru ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh

[xPreetx]

Waheguru! All Maharaj Ji's Kirpa

[K. SINGH DEEP]

ਮਾਝ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Maajh mehalaa 5 ||

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਤੂੰਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਾਤਾ ॥

Tuun maeraa pitaa toonhai maeraa maataa ||

You are my Father, and You are my Mother.1

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਬੰਧਪੁ ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਭ੍ਰਾਤਾ ॥

Tuun maeraa bandhhap tuun maeraa bhraataa ||

You are my Relative, and You are my Brother.

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਰਾਖਾ ਸਭਨੀ ਥਾਈ ਤਾ ਭਉ ਕੇਹਾ ਕਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥

Tuun maeraa raakhaa sabhanee thhaaee taa bho kaehaa kaarraa jeeo ||1||

You are my Protector everywhere; why should I feel any fear or anxiety? ||1||

ਤੁਮਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤੇ ਤੁਧੁ ਪਛਾਣਾ ॥

Tumaree kirapaa tae thudhh pachhaanaa ||

By Your Grace, I recognize You.

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰੀ ਓਟ ਤੂੰਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਾਣਾ ॥

Tuun maeree outt toonhai maeraa maanaa ||

You are my Shelter, and You are my Honor.

ਤੁਝ ਬਿਨੁ ਦੂਜਾ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ ਸਭੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਖੇਲੁ ਅਖਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥

Tujh bin doojaa avar n koee sabh taeraa khael akhaarraa jeeo ||2||

Without You, there is no other; the entire Universe is the Arena of Your Play. ||2||

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਤੁਧੁ ਉਪਾਏ ॥

Jeea jant sabh tudhh upaaeae ||

You have created all beings and creatures.

ਜਿਤੁ ਜਿਤੁ ਭਾਣਾ ਤਿਤੁ ਤਿਤੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Jit jit bhaanaa titu titu laaeae ||

As it pleases You, You assign tasks to one and all.

ਸਭ ਕਿਛੁ ਕੀਤਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੋਵੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਕਿਛੁ ਅਸਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥

Sabh kichh keetaa taeraa hovai naahee kichh asaarraa jeeo ||3||

All things are Your Doing; we can do nothing ourselves. ||3||

ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਮਹਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Naam dhhiaae mehaa sukh paaeiaa ||

Meditating on the Naam, I have found great peace.

ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਸੀਤਲਾਇਆ ॥

Har gun gaae maeraa man seetalaaeiaa ||

Singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, my mind is cooled and soothed.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਤਾ ਬਿਖਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੪॥੨੪॥੩੧॥

Gur poorai vajee vaadhhaaee naanak jittaa bikhaarraa jeeo ||4||24||31||

Through the Perfect Guru, congratulations are pouring in

-Nanak is victorious on the arduous battlefield of life! ||4||24||31||

(at ang 103 of SGGS)

[puneetkaur]

Amazingly beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing this article ji.. And such a beautiful shabad of Guru Arjan Dev ji posted

Loved it immensely

[gurdssingh]

Also a member of the preet appreciation society :D

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