Struggling To Reconnect To Sikhi, Can Anyone Direct Me To Some Shabads!

[GKaur1315]

WJKK, WJKF

Dear sister,

You do not have to thank me as I strive to be a servant in the house of guru nanak. I wanted to tell you, as sikhs we try to put out the flames of kaam, krodh, mo, lobh and ahankar everyday and it is such a struggle, however alcohol (sharaab) is the key fuel what makes the flames of these emotions burn stronger and fiercer. I know this because I drank for about 15 years of my life. Every mistake I have ever made has been made through alcohol, as is makes the 5 emotions so strong, it leads to a domino affect of bad personal decisions when drunk and inevitably there are consequences in everyday life and on our spiritual path of mukhti. The meaning of sharaab if you don't already know is, "sha" an abbreviation of satan and "aab" meaning water, defined as "satans water", in itself the word is self explanatory. So I just wanted to stress to you, alcohol is not the answer.

Also, if your love one passed on, think what their reaction would be to you coming of your path, what do you think their view would be if it was a connected reaction to their death and the emotion you felt? We do not know if our loved ones reach the goal of mukhti, however mukhti is only in reach of each individual person for themselves, you can't change whether I will merge with Akal Purakh due to my Karam, neither can I achieve mukhti for you.

The most important thing is you have recognised that you have tripped up, getting back up is what you have to do now as you cannot crawl spiritually through your life.

A really nice explanation of the meaning of us being here and death from gurbani is the salok of sheikh fareed. They give such a home hitting metaphor of what we do here wasting time.

So again don't worry, take darshan of SGGS Ji, do your ardas in your mind and hold strong as Akal purak is within you, he knows and bears witness to your reservations, worries and failings, he also witnesses the good deeds you have done, the simran of his name you have done and the love and faith which you have had and will find again!

If you find it hard to do Paath or simran, simply just listen and you will here the unstruck sound. Find shanti in your Mann. A Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Uncle, Aunt, Husband, Wife, Son, Daughter, Friend and whatever other relation there can be all inevitably leave you or you leave them at some point of life, this vichora happens for everyone, but the only thing what will ever be steady and remain with you, after you and forever is Akal Purakh.

Sister, learn from my mistakes and try not to get in deeper, get yourself up!

WJKK, WJKF

Ermmm I think you've gotten me and the OP mixed up :-/

[sikhiseeker]

Ermmm I think you've gotten me and the OP mixed up :-/

Lol, sorry gkaur, hopefully Kaur (the other one) will read it too

[Wingz23]

Here You Go

sireeraag mehlaa 5.

Siree Raag, Fifth Mehl:

jaa ka-o muskal at banai dho-ee ko-ay na day-ay.

When you are confronted with terrible hardships, and no one offers you any support,

laagoo ho-ay dusmanaa saak bhe bhaj khalay.

when your friends turn into enemies, and even your relatives have deserted you,

sabho bhajai aasraa chukai sabh asraa-o.

and when all support has given way, and all hope has been lost

chit aavai os paarbarahm lagai na tatee vaa-o. ||1||

-if you then come to remember the Supreme Lord God, even the hot wind shall not touch you. ||1||

saahib nitaani-aa kaa taan.

Our Lord and Master is the Power of the powerless.

aa-ay na jaa-ee thir sadaa gur sabdee sach jaan. ||1|| rahaa-o.

He does not come or go; He is Eternal and Permanent. Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, He is known as True. ||1||Pause||

jay ko hovai dublaa nang bhukh kee peer.

If you are weakened by the pains of hunger and poverty,

damrhaa palai naa pavai naa ko dayvai Dheer.

with no money in your pockets, and no one will give you any comfort,

su-aarath su-aa-o na ko karay naa kichh hovai kaaj.

and no one will satisfy your hopes and desires, and none of your works is accomplished

chit aavai os paarbarahm taa nihchal hovai raaj. ||2||

-if you then come to remember the Supreme Lord God, you shall obtain the eternal kingdom. ||2||

jaa ka-o chintaa bahut bahut dayhee vi-aapai rog.

When you are plagued by great and excessive anxiety, and diseases of the body;

garisat kutamb palayti-aa kaday harakh kaday sog.

when you are wrapped up in the attachments of household and family, sometimes feeling joy, and then other times sorrow;

ga-on karay chahu kunt kaa gharhee na baisan so-ay.

when you are wandering around in all four directions, and you cannot sit or sleep even for a moment

chit aavai os paarbarahm tan man seetal ho-ay. ||3||

-if you come to remember the Supreme Lord God, then your body and mind shall be cooled and soothed. ||3||

kaam karoDh mohi vas kee-aa kirpan lobh pi-aar.

When you are under the power of sexual desire, anger and worldly attachment, or a greedy miser in love with your wealth;

chaaray kilvikh un agh kee-ay ho- aa asur sanghaar.

if you have committed the four great sins and other mistakes; even if you are a murderous fiend

pothee geet kavit kichh kaday na karan Dhari-aa.

who has never taken the time to listen to sacred books, hymns and poetry

chit aavai os paarbarahm taa nimakh simrat tari-aa. ||4||

-if you then come to remember the Supreme Lord God, and contemplate Him, even for a moment, you shall be saved.

||4||

saasat simrit bayd chaar mukhaagar bichray.

People may recite by heart the Shaastras, the Simritees and the four Vedas;

tapay tapeesar jogee-aa tirath gavan karay.

they may be ascetics, great, self-disciplined Yogis; they may visit sacred shrines of pilgrimage

khat karmaa tay dugunai poojaa kartaa naa-ay.

and perform the six ceremonial rituals, over and over again, performing worship services and ritual bathings.

rang na lagee paarbarahm taa sarpar narkay jaa-ay. ||5||

Even so, if they have not embraced love for the Supreme

Lord God, then they shall surely go to hell. ||5||

raaj milak sikdaaree-aa ras bhogan bisthaar.

You may possess empires, vast estates, authority over others, and the enjoyment of myriads of pleasures;

baag suhaavay sohnay chalai hukam afaar.

you may have delightful and beautiful gardens, and issue unquestioned commands;

rang tamaasay baho biDhee chaa- ay lag rahi-aa.

you may have enjoyments and entertainments of all sorts and kinds, and continue to enjoy exciting pleasures

bahut Dhanaadh achaarvant sobhaa nirmal reet.

You may possess vast riches, maintain virtuous conduct, have a spotless reputation and observe religious customs;

maat pitaa sut bhaa-ee-aa saajan sang pareet.

you may have the loving affections of mother, father, children, siblings and friends;

laskar tarkasband band jee-o jee-o saglee keet.

you may have armies well-equipped with weapons, and all may salute you with respect;

chit na aa-i-o paarbarahm taa kharh rasaatal deet. ||7||

But still, if you do not come to remember the Supreme Lord God, then you shall be taken and consigned to the most hideous hell! ||7||

kaa-i-aa rog na chhidar kichh naa kichh kaarhaa sog.

You may have a body free of disease and deformity, and have no worries or grief at all;

mirat na aavee chit tis ahinis bhogai bhog.

you may be unmindful of death, and night and day revel in pleasures;

sabh kichh keeton aapnaa jee-ay na sank Dhari-aa.

you may take everything as your own, and have no fear in your mind at all;

chit na aa-i-o paarbarahm jamkankar vas pari-aa. ||8||

but still, if you do not come to remember the Supreme Lord God, you shall fall under the power of the Messenger of Death. ||8||

kirpaa karay jis paarbarahm hovai saaDhoo sang.

The Supreme Lord showers His Mercy, and we find the

Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

ji-o ji-o oh vaDhaa-ee-ai ti-o ti-o har si-o rang.

The more time we spend there, the more we come to love the Lord.

duhaa siri-aa kaa khasam aap avar na doojaa thaa-o.

The Lord is the Master of both worlds; there is no other place of rest.

satgur tuthai paa-i-aa naanak sachaa naa-o. ||9||1||26||

When the True Guru is pleased and satisfied, O Nanak, the

True Name is obtained. ||9||1||26||

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