Raaga signifies the glorious divine music of the Lord. It is the happiness that evolves through the meeting of Nar-Nari (Lord -Devotee). This very state is felt by the "Suhagans" of Lord, and is indescribable.   The Raaga (Raag) itself … Read More

Question :  At the end of Siri Guru Granth Sahib ji there are verses in praise of each of the first five Gurus.  There are a lot of praises and mention of earlier Guru’s and relating the Gurus to Sri … Read More

Ik Onkaar SatNaam SatGurParsaad.   We all have heard about the Shabad Guru. However, what does it really mean or it implies is poorly explained or understood. This word i.e. the Shabad has been used hundreds/thousands of times in the … Read More

Ik Onkar Satnaam Sat GurParsaad.   Sat Sat Satnaam                    Sat Sat Satnaam                  Sat Sat Satnaam This head bows at the holy feet of the Guru; the Gur; all the Saints/Rishis/Peers/Bhagats and of congregation. Naam is not only for Saints, it … Read More

Sat Sat Satnaam Sada Satnaam     Koorh firai parDhaan vay laalo Falsehood controls/runs around like a leader, O Lalo     What is religion?    “Religion: A general term used… to designate all concepts concerning the belief in god(s) … Read More

Without The Name, there is No Worship ( bin naavai pooj na ho-ay.) p.489 SGGS   Why are we here i.e. what is the purpose of this life? How we came into this life form. What happens when I die? … Read More

ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਇਸੁ ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਕਰਮਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਏ ॥ Gurbāṇī is jag mėh cẖānaṇ karam vasai man ā▫e. page 67Gurbani is the Light/wisdom in this world, however, one receives it only with destiny/fate(Bhag). ਨਾਮੇ ਹੀ ਘਟਿ ਚਾਨਣਾ ਨਾਮੇ ਸੋਭਾ … Read More

What is a religion? A prevailing view is that a collection of belief/culture systems in regards to spirituality/morality/creation/worship is religion. However, let us see what SGGS says about religion.   ਸਰਬ ਧਰਮ ਮਹਿ ਸ੍ਰੇਸਟ ਧਰਮੁ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਿ … Read More

Sat Sat Satnaam Sat Sat Satnaam Sat Sat Satnaam Sat Sat Satnaam Sat Sat Satnaam Always Sat Sat Satnaam The one God whose Naam/Name is Truth. O my fellows, With the blessing, meditate on the Naam because it was at … Read More

SatNaam   The story/play of Guru and disciple is very old, much older than SGGS. In essence the SGGS explains how the disciple becomes a Guru and vice versa. Firstly one has to realize the purpose of life, the SGGS … Read More