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Without Naam Simran, one cannot achieve salvation. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji stresses this in his simple message of Jaap Naam, work honestly and share your earnings.
There’s a lot of focus on attending the Gurdwara Sahib and partaking in Seva, and quite rightly this is vital for a Sikh, however, the highest action is to Jaap Naam, especially in the Sangat. Guru Ji says that one must arise within the ambrosial hours and take a cleansing bath and then cleanse his mind through Naam. It is Simran that erases past sins and this is our mission – to make ourselves pure.
One thing Guru Ji does is make things clear of how a Sikh should live and what they should be doing to merge with Waheguru. There are many reasons why Sikhs do not follow the Guru’s path or have not yet realised the value of it to fully commit themselves: lack of faith, past deeds, wrong Sangat around them, the list can go on…
If you know in your heart that this is the right path to take but cannot discipline yourself to stay on the path than do Ardaas. The Guru Ji has given us the gift of Ardaas to directly communicate with Waheguru and it probably is the last thing some people think of when needing help. Often people look to other people and put their hopes in them instead of the one that gives you breath of life.
I’ve reached a point in my life where my understanding for the importance naam simran is blossoming. Whilst trying to progress with my Sikhi, Maya had me in a strong grip and it still does. I’d often take one step forward and then two steps back. My mind and body was filled with lust and I finally realised that I couldn’t control it, once putting my ego to one side that is. I finally did Ardaas to Guru Ji to give me the power to rise in the early morning to do simran, to keep my mind down at his Charaan (lotus feet) and give me faith that he would take care of all my affairs.
Right now I’m taking things one day at a time, that’s what works for me. I see each day as a building block and focus on accumulating spiritual wealth through Naam, Bani and Seva.
If you’re one of those blessed souls who already has a high spiritual state, perhaps an Ardaas can be done purely to thank Waheguru. Wherever you are on you journey I pray to Waheguru to continue to give your soul guidance.
Forgive me for any mistakes which I have made.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh.
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Blog post from: http://conversationsfromasikh.blogspot.co.uk/

Without Naam Simran, one cannot achieve salvation. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji stresses this in his simple message of Jaap Naam, work honestly and share your earnings.
There’s a lot of focus on attending the Gurdwara Sahib and partaking in Seva, and quite rightly this is vital for a Sikh, however, the highest action is to Jaap Naam, especially in the Sangat. Guru Ji says that one must arise within the ambrosial hours and take a cleansing bath and then cleanse his mind through Naam. It is Simran that erases past sins and this is our mission – to make ourselves pure.
One thing Guru Ji does is make things clear of how a Sikh should live and what they should be doing to merge with Waheguru. There are many reasons why Sikhs do not follow the Guru’s path or have not yet realised the value of it to fully commit themselves: lack of faith, past deeds, wrong Sangat around them, the list can go on…
If you know in your heart that this is the right path to take but cannot discipline yourself to stay on the path than do Ardaas. The Guru Ji has given us the gift of Ardaas to directly communicate with Waheguru and it probably is the last thing some people think of when needing help. Often people look to other people and put their hopes in them instead of the one that gives you breath of life.
I’ve reached a point in my life where my understanding for the importance naam simran is blossoming. Whilst trying to progress with my Sikhi, Maya had me in a strong grip and it still does. I’d often take one step forward and then two steps back. My mind and body was filled with lust and I finally realised that I couldn’t control it, once putting my ego to one side that is. I finally did Ardaas to Guru Ji to give me the power to rise in the early morning to do simran, to keep my mind down at his Charaan (lotus feet) and give me faith that he would take care of all my affairs.
Right now I’m taking things one day at a time, that’s what works for me. I see each day as a building block and focus on accumulating spiritual wealth through Naam, Bani and Seva.
If you’re one of those blessed souls who already has a high spiritual state, perhaps an Ardaas can be done purely to thank Waheguru. Wherever you are on you journey I pray to Waheguru to continue to give your soul guidance.
Forgive me for any mistakes which I have made.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh.

Waheguru ji da khalsa waheguruji di fateh

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa !! Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh !!

Waheguru ji,

Maybe Sant Kartar singh ji's BAchan might help?

1. Do Ishnaan in the morning, do Paath and Darshan of Siri Guru Granth Sahib jee.

2. Before sleeping at night, ponder upon your deeds and actions all day. Regret your bad actions and resolve to be careful in the future. Do good Karams (actions) and avoid sinful actions.
3. Do not refuse orders of your parents and serve them like Sarvan (an historical character who was very dedicated to serving his parents. He was killed accidently by Raja Dashrath the father of Raam Chander).
4. Respect your elders.
5. Love Sant-Bhagats and bow before them with folded hands.
6. Adopt virtues like patience, morality, contentedness, peace, mercy, helping others because with the help of these virtues, you can swim across this world ocean.
7. Avoid deceiving others, stealing, inappropriate friendship with girls (yaari) and gambling. They give you bad reputation.
8. Deception, mockery, lying, slandering, pride and stealing are very bad (so avoid them).
9. Mocking and unnecessary joking or teasing should be avoided. Look Dropadi had teased her Devar (brother-in-law – Duryodhan) and see how she suffered in the royal court (when she was almost stripped of her clothes). Sambha had teased Rishi Durbasha and caused the elimination of his whole Yaadav clan.
10. If you get angry, still maintain peace of mind because anger is a treasure of quarrel. If someone says a rough word to you, respond back in humility.
11. Talk sweetly and this way get Asees (boons) from everyone.
12. Don't do company of stupid or deceitful person and always avoid sinful Karma.
13. Don't back off after doing Bachan (giving word) and keep your mind and dealings clean.
14. Don't fight with anyone at all and even love a bad person.
15. The more wealth you get, more you should strive to be a better person; don't let pride come in you, with increased wealth. He (Vaheguru) who gives also takes it away; everything is in His hands.
16. Why should enmity and opposition be done when it is a fact that the stay in this world is temporary.
17. You came empty handed in this world and will leave empty handed. So never become a miser (penny pincher) because cursed is the life of a wretched miser
18. I am thankful to such people who help the poor and the needy.
19. Serve the Sadh-Sangat (holy congregation) with food, water and as many other ways as possible.
20. One who shares the God-given gifts with others, remains happy and comfortable. This way by doing charity and helping others, collect the wealth that will help you in the next world. Good and pious actions will be your friends in the next world.
21. Don't slandering and backbiting against anyone. Whoever follows this teaching will get divine protection of Kartar Vaheguru and one who slanders the Bhagats will drown in this world ocean.
22. Whatever you get as per your destiny, stay happy within that.
23. Don't look at women with a coveted or lustful eye and read Siri Asa kee Vaar (it seems that Sant jee is implying that reading Siri Asa kee Vaar helps against lust). Keep your glance pure and consider someone else's woman as your mother.
24. Spend your life without making proud claims because this world is temporary.
25. Eat less, sleep less, speak sweet and be honest.
26. Don't eat food at all, while walking and eat food slowly with patience.
27. Talk only as much as you know and don't talk uselessly.
28. Say only that thing that is correct and think before talking.
29. Don't interrupt others when they are talking and don't hurt anyone's feelings.
30. Don't laugh at your own talk and don't say the same thing again and again. One who does not consider the above points related to talk is the king of fools i.e. a great fool.
31. Don't tell someone's secret to others. It is very bad to reveal someone's secret to others.
32. Don't praise yourself and respect others.
33. Hesitate a bit when raising unnecessary questions and share sorrows of the suffering people.
34. Don't imitate others rather do your own thing i.e. be yourself.
35. Ignore the shortcomings of others and look for your own shortcomings.
36. Always be fearful of sinning and remember that Vaheguru is witnessing all your actions. He knows even your most secret actions and He knows everything about the whole world.
37. As much as possible do good to others and never even think of harming others.
38. Whatever happens, stay happy; don't spend your life worrying.
39. Such merchants never see loss who keep their dealings clean.
40. Keep your mind in remembrance of Parmatma Vaheguru even while you do all your worldly tasks.
41. Never forget Vaheguru Naam, which is the creator of everything.
42. The body of the 5 elements will die one day but the Atma is indestructible.
43. Consider everyone as your own form and think good for everyone.

44. I have said many Bachans of Guru to you, at least adopt some of them. Whoever will heed to these Bachans will get a glimpse (Darshan) of Vaheguru.

Bhul chuk maff ji

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa !! Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh !!

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