Game of love 308- PAYING DEARLY WITH YOUR SOUL!

PAYING DEARLY WITH YOUR SOUL! 

"Chith simaran karo nain avilokano sravan baanee sujas poor raakho."
In my consciousness, I remember You in meditation; with my eyes, I behold You; I fill my ears with the Word of Your Bani, and Your Sublime Praise.

Bhagat Ravidas Ji was a God loving person. In this shabad Bhagat ji explains his technique of beholding Vaheguroo's love within his heart. The above is what worked best for Bhagat Ji and he went on to become one with Akaal Purakh Vaheguroo Ji (God). 

Bhagat Ji goes on to say, his mind is like a bumble bee, it never settles. There is only one substance, which can make it settle and that is the repetition of God's name. All our minds are similar to the buzzing bumble bee. We need to control the mind through Vaheguroo's name. "Man su madhhukar karo charan hiradhae dhharo rasan a(n)mrith raam naam bhaakho."

Bhagat Ji goes on to say, his love for God will never decrease. He has gone on to pay for it dearly with his soul. Bhagat Ji knew, the only way the soul was going to be saved was through the loving and priceless mantra of Naam. "Maeree preeth gobi(n)dh sio jin ghattai. mai tho mol mehagee lee jeea sattai."

Bhagat Ji goes on to explain, how ones love for Vaheguroo can only be attained through finding like minded people (Sangat). We become our Sangat. If we meet spiritual people and rejoice in their company, that's who we'll become. If we meet others, we will become just like them. Vaheguroo can only be attained through love. Love comes from the Sangat. Without love, there is no God. "Saadsa(n)gath binaa bhaao nehee oopajai bhaav bin bhagath nehee hoe thaeree."

The Sikh/Saint of the Guru leaves his all to Vaheguroo (God). They have nothing apart from God. God is the only one they rely on. They continuously ask God to see them through their quest of liberating the soul and loving Vaheguroo Ji. They know nothing can be achieved without Vaheguroo's blessing, so they ask their beloved to preserve their honour.  "Kehai ravidhaas eik baenathee har sio paij raakhahu raajaa raam maeree."

If we would like the love of God to be our protective string, we have to take small steps towards the Guru and let the Guru bless us and rejoice in our love. 

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 307- EVERYONE IS MY FRIEND!

EVERYONE IS MY FRIEND!  

"bisar gee sabh thaath paraaee.
I have totally forgotten my jealousy of others"

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. We call ourselves Sikhs of the Guru but we struggle to live the basic teachings of spirituality. Most good humans try not to act according to jealousy. Do we as practicing Sikhs do the same? Guru Sahib Ji has made it clear in the line above, that we have to live in this way. Simple spiritual rules. Our Sikhi today has become more of an outwardly show, rather than a spiritual breath of fresh air transforming the world. 

Guru Sahib Ji explains, he only became like this, when he found like minded people. When he found the saadhsangat. We become our company so please find the company, who will stick with you and support you throughout your life. "Jab thae saadhhasa(n)gath mohi paaee."

This line is my favourite line. Guru Sahib Ji says, "No one is my enemy and no one is a stranger. Everyone is my friend. I get along with everyone." This is Sikhi through and through. As practicing people, this is what we should be. If we look at others as different or through the eyes of hate, we can not be the Sikhs of Guru Ji. Let's question ourselves!! Do we know people who we don't get on with and do we look at them as different? Because if we do, Guru Ji won't be happy. Sikhi is a path for the pure and beautiful minded. We have to become that Jewel Guru Sahib Ji is talking about. "Naa ko bairee nehee bigaanaa sagal sa(n)g ham ko ban aaee."

Whatever God does, we have to accept as sweet. If we don't, we will suffer, as the mind is very negative and it loves to hold on to negativity. We can not change, that what God has done so it's important, even if we are not be happy to smile, be positive, accept and carry on. This is the sign of a developed mind. "Jo prabh keeno so bhal maaniou eaeh sumath saadhhoo thae paaee."

A Sikh of the Guru sees Vaheguroo in all, they have no favourites. A Sikh of the Guru looks at all as equals, friends, enemy's, colleagues, acquaintances, relatives, family members, jathebendeaa (religious groups)  and he only sees God's light pervade in all. "Sabh mehi rav rehiaa prabh eaekai paekh paekh naanak bigasaaee."

If we want the khushyaa (happiness) of Vaheguroo, we have to learn to live by these simple teachings. Otherwise there's no point attempting and trying to live a spiritual life, as one would struggle to find any peace and contentment. 

We see Vaheguroo everyday and in everything. We just fail to recognise him! 

Vaheguroo!   

Game of love 306- LOOKING DOWN ON OTHERS!

LOOKING DOWN ON OTHERS! 

We have heard many people say, Amritdhaaree Gursikhs (baptised Sikhs) look down on non baptised Sikhs. 

If any Gursikh behaves in this way and looks down on even an animal, let alone humans, Guru Sahib ji will not be happy with them. Their mind will not find any peace and they will have to reap what they have sewn. 

Guru's Sikhs, after baptism, should become very special, spiritual and virtuous people. We should all be a shining example to those who struggle to practise spirituality and we should become loving, compassionate and content human beings. 

A few very vital teachings for Sikhs are very simply: Love, tolerance, patience, honesty, kindness, compassion, forgiveness and righteousness. 

If we are making others feel this way, we are doing something seriously wrong. A Sikh should be going out of their way to help, guide, support, love and make others feel better about themselves. They should be a ray of light in this dark age of Kaljug. Others should look up to them for support, love and guidance but this is only because they have earned this love and respect through their honest, compassionate character and their loving, positive, ecstatic aura and energy.

A Sikh is full of humility. They see the good in all and disregard others demerits. They become the dust of all beings feet. This is the purity of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Sikhs. We need to work towards having a character and the attributes of the purest soul to have blessed this earth (Guru Gobind Singh Ji). 

Some Sikhs look down on other Sikhs by thinking they are closer to Guru Ji, as they belong to a certain organisation (jathebandhee). Anyone who thinks in this way, has definitely not understood the pure and spiritual teachings of Guru Ji. This is a form of ego not humility. Guru Ji looks at all his sons and daughters as one. To earn the respect and love from Guru Ji, one has to live by Guru Ji's spiritual teachings and purify their mind through Naam and Baani. It's a personal journey and it's definitely not about which organisation we belong too. 

The beauty about a Sikh is, they are very humble but if someone pushes them too far, they are righteous enough to deal with anyone under any circumstance! 

The world also needs to understand, we are normal, average human beings, just like everyone else, hoping to become beautiful, spiritual, loving beings, through the perfect and pure teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. We are not perfect, we will make mistakes just like everyone else but as-long as we learn from them and rectify them, in order that we don't make the same mistakes over and over again.  

If you feel Guru's Sikhs put you off taking steps towards Sikhi, for whatever reason, then take the teachings directly from Guru Ji and you will come to realise how pure, perfect and powerful this path really is! Don't let this be an excuse for your mind to fail you in life's most perfect journey. 

Never speak from a place of hate, jealousy, anger or insecurity. Evaluate your words before you let them leave your lips. Sometimes it's better to be quiet! 

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Says, "Hohu sabhanaa kee raenukaa tho aao hamaarai paas.
Become humble and the dust of the feet of all, and then, you may come to me to be accepted."

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 305- KNOW THEM AS THE HIGHEST OF ALL!

KNOW THEM AS THE HIGHEST OF ALL! 

"Sa(n)th sehaaee jeea kae bhavajal thaaranehaar ||
The Saints are the helpers, the support of the soul; they carry us across the terrifying world-ocean."

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. Guru Ji tells us in the pangtee (line) above, that the saints will carry us across this terrible world ocean. The question is, where do we find these rare saintly jewels from? Many will say, they are saints but in reality, who is truly a saint. The only true saint, that we can speak about is Guru Granth Sahib Ji. We know they are pure and without vice. They are the purest we will ever find so its best taking all our advice from them. They will only adjoin us to Naam and Gurbaani meditation to purify this deluded mind. If we do meet a spiritual being, they will most likely do the same and join us to Naam and Baani too. 

Guru Ji then goes on to say, "Sabh thae oochae jaaneeahi naanak naam piaar." Know them as the highest of all, who are in love with Naam meditation. 

Why are they known to be the highest of all? Simply because, in this dark age of Kaljug, only the Naam can clear this thought filled mind, still it, balance it, find peace, love and happiness and go on to liberate the soul. 

Guru Sahib Ji goes on to say, Only those cross over, who get to know God. They are the true, brave, heroic warriors. The others suffer in reincarnation and the cycle of birth and death. How do you get to know God? By loving and remembering his name, one falls in love with God and crosses over this world ocean. "Jin jaaniaa saeee tharae sae soorae sae beer."

In the last line Guru Arjun Dev Ji shows his humility love, and compassion by saying, "Nanak is a sacrifice to those who meditate on the Lord, and cross over to the other shore." This is all Guru Ji yearns for. To see his creation become one with their own souls and liberate them through the everlasting love of Vaheguroo's name. "Naanak thin balihaaranai har jap outharae theer."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 304- THOSE WHO DO NOT EMBRACE LOVE FOR GOD!

THOSE WHO DO NOT EMBRACE LOVE FOR GOD! 

"Thiss bin gharree n jeeveeai bhaaee sarab kalaa bharapoor ||
Without Him, I cannot live, even for an instant, O Siblings of Destiny; He is totally filled with all powers."

Those who are in love with the true Guru, cannot live without Vaheguroo for even a second. They know perfectly well and exactly how much he means too them. They know, if his name disappears for even a second, they suffer at that moment. Their mind will be plundered with evil thoughts. They will become negative and the positivity of the Naam is not shone through their being. 

Guru Arjun Dev Ji tells us his state. He says, "With every breath and morsel of food, I will not forget Him, O Siblings of Destiny; I behold Him ever-present." This is the state of those who are forever at peace, who are forever happy, who are forever content and loving. They will not even miss a breath of remembering Vaheguroo Ji. They will not do a deed in which Vaheguroo's name is departed from within. They will meditate whilst living in society and keep the Name embraced within. "Saas giraas n visarai bhaaee paekho sadhaa hajoor."

Guru Sahib Ji then goes on to say, "In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, I meet Him, O Siblings of Destiny; He is totally pervading and permeating everywhere." Those that truly yearn for Vaheguroo, are always fully assured that he will always be found in the holy congregation. This is where the true ecstasy, peace and bliss is. The holy ones make time to leave their worldly affairs and look for Vaheguroo in the Saadhsangat. This is where their minds adjoin easily to the Name of Vaheguroo. This is where blessed and spiritual souls gain everlasting love for Vaheguroo and meet the holy saints, who sit together and remember him. "Saadhhoo sa(n)g milaaeiaa bhaaee sarab rehiaa bharapoor."

Finally, Guru Arjun Dev Ji goes on to say, "Those who do not embrace love for the Lord, O Siblings of Destiny, always die crying out in pain." Why do they die crying out in pain? They think they have lived a happy successful life but in reality they have not done the deeds in which will purify this mind and soul. They have been led a stray by materialism and in the end their soul will go on to suffer the consequences. They will have to be blessed with this human life form again, after only God knows how many life forms, to purify the mind and liberate the soul. "Jinaa preeth n lageeaa bhaaee sae nith nith maradhae jhoor."

We can enjoy life and do what all others do but always remember we have to come back in to this human life form to liberate our soul. So please take advantage of this life form, whilst you have been blessed with the realisation to do so. 

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 303- THE TONGUE SHOULD BE CUT IN TO SMALL PIECES!

THE TONGUE SHOULD BE CUT IN TO SMALL PIECES! 

"Harihaa(n) soee jatha(n)n bathaae sakhee prio paaeeai.
O Lord! Tell me how I can find my Beloved, O my companion."

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. Guru Ji talks about, how important it is for our senses to withhold Vaheguroo within them. 

Guru Ji firstly, starts to talk about the eyes that do not see the holy people, they will always remain miserable. Why will they remain miserable? They are too busy looking at and watching the pleasures of the world. These pleasures are temporary and once they are out of sight, the mind becomes sad again. When these eyes see spiritual people, in bliss within themselves, they begin to feel content and at peace also. 

Secondly, Guru Ji speaks about those ears that do not hear the current and sound of the shabad. They may just well as be plugged. We spend most our time listening to negativity and become negative. We do not realise, when our mind listens to the shabad. Our minds become ecstatic in love and powerful through positive energy through Guru Ji's Pavitar (pure) shabad (mantra). 

Then Guru Ji goes on to say, "The tongue which does not chant the Name of Vaheguroo should be cut in to small pieces." These are harsh words by Guru Ji but we need to understand why they have been uttered. Would Guru Ji say this for the sake of it? Guru Ji has only said this, because he believes firmly in what he has said. Guru Ji has said this, because without the Name purifying our thoughts with every repetition, the mind becomes a wild monkey and roams around uncontrollably. "Rasanaa japai n naam thil thil kar katteeai."

Guru Ji finishes off by saying, "when one forgets Vaheguroo, they grow weaker day by day. They only grow weaker, because they are not surrounded by the positivity and purification of this beautiful Name of Vaheguroo! "Harihaa(n) jab bisarai gobidh raae dhino dhin ghatteeai"

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 302- HOW CAN WE SURVIVE WITHOUT GOD?

HOW CAN WE SURVIVE WITHOUT GOD?

"Jo mashslee bin paaneeai kyo jeevan paavai
How can the fish live without water?"

This is a beautiful shabad by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. Guru Sahib Ji uses many analogies in this Shabad to make their point, on how a Gursikh can not live without Vaheguroo.

Guru Sahib Ji Says, how can the quench of a rain-bird's thirst be satisfied without the raindrops. A rain-bird would never be happy without the raindrops. It would suffer and struggle to survive. 

Then Guru Ji goes on to say, the deer gets entranced by the hunters bell and runs straight towards him. This appeals to the deer. They love this sound. The deer wants to move closer towards it, as the sound fulfils its quest. 

Next, Guru Ji goes on to say, the bumble bee is greedy for the flower's fragrance; finding it, he traps himself in it. Bumble bees adore the fragrance of flowers. Their desire is satisfied when it moves closer to the fragrance of the flower. 

Guru Ji finishes off by saying, Just as the humble Sikhs of the Guru, beholding the blessed vision of their Guru's Name and vision they are truly satisfied and satiated. 

Just as the fish can not live without water, a True Sikh of the Guru cannot live without their Guru. If we want to become closer to our Guru, we have to follow their beautiful teachings. Those that don't follow the teachings of the Guru and struggle to follow this special path, have not really tasted the ecstatic taste of pure love! 

"Thio sa(n)th janaa har preeth hai dhaekh dharas aghaavai."

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 301- SPIRITUAL GATES

SPIRITUAL GATES 

The Khands refer to physical places we can reach in our spiritual journey. 
Guru Ji describes that at each stage (Khand) there are certain characteristics which are more evident. 

Dharam Khand is described very much like earth. There is night and day, there is seasons, there are different species. The people that reach this spiritual gate are those who have great actions. People are judged by their actions and those who have meditated are recognizable and stand out.

Gyaan Khand is more about knowledge and spiritual wisdom. Guru sahib ji says that there is a lot of anand (bliss) there. We should add, that it is often impossible to put certain situations or scenes into words so sometimes Gurbani may seem to brush a subject but ultimately the full experience needs to be felt for it to be fully understood. 

Guru sahib Ji then goes onto describe Saram and Karam Khand and makes a specific mention of the types of people who have achieved these spiritual levels, 'Tithai jodh mahabal soor' (the warriors of great power and spiritual heroes). Japji Sahib. 

Finally Guru sahib Ji talks about Sach Khand and says, that this is where the formless Vaheguroo is experienced. Sach Khand itself contains many galaxies and planets and Vaheguroo watches over all of these. Guru sahib says to describe it is like trying to eat iron with these teeth. So it must be experienced as per what We said before.
A Gursikh will follow Guru sahib Ji's command. Do Naam simran (meditate), read bani (Guru's teachings), refrain from the four Cardinal sins and try to live a righteous life. 

They should engage in seva (selfless service), bringing betterment to society and try to stay close to the saadhsangat (holy/spiritual company). This is the path of a Gursikh which can lead them to the Guru and therefore, lead them to Vaheguroo. 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Eith than laagai baaneeaa.
This body is softened with the Word of the Guru's Bani;
All the world continues coming and going in reincarnation.
Vich dhuneeaa saev kamaaeeai. In the midst of this world, do seva.
Thaa dharageh baisan paaeeai.
and you shall be given a place of honor in the Court of the Lord.
Says Nanak, swing your arms in joy!"

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 300- LIVING AS A WILD HUNTER!

LIVING AS A WILD HUNTER! 

"Naanak neech kehai beechaar. 
Nanak describes the state of the lowly."

In this Shabad, Guru Ji describes how we are lowly people. He describes our wretched states of minds. 

He calls us greedy in this Shabad. Guru Ji explains how we do everything through falsehood and always attempt on deceiving the world to make life easier for ourselves. 

Guru Ji says, they live as wild hunters, hunting to succeed through falsehood. they have done no good deeds or ever helped anyone and now they have become horribly deformed and disfigured. 

Guru Ji goes on to say, they slander day and night. They spy on the houses of others, as they have no control over their sexual desire or desire in generals and they are filled with unresolved anger. Guru Ji keeps on calling these people wild hunters throughout the shabad. 

Guru Ji begins to talk about the hypocrisy in us and how we are always trying to get one over others. He calls us thieves in many forms, as most our actions are those of a cheat. We cleverly try to exploit others! 

At this point Guru Ji begins to say, what face will you show when you go to the true court and your worldly account having to be judged? 

Is this a picture of us Guru Sahib Ji has painted? 

In the same shabad Guru Ji gives answers and goes on to say, "Thaeraa eaek naam thaarae sa(n)saar.
Your Name alone, Lord, saves the world.
mai eaehaa aas eaeho aadhhaar.
This is my only hope; this is my only support."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 299- I'M EXHAUSTED

I'M EXHAUSTED 

"Ab ham chalee t(h)aakur pehi haar ||
Now, I have come, exhausted, to my Lord and Master."

In this Shabad Guru Ramdas Ji says, he has become exhausted. He doesn't know what else to do. Guru Ji just wants to be accepted now by God. We all know Guru Ji is all powerful and one with God. Guru Ji has written this in their humility. This shabad is written to show us how humble we should be towards Vaheguroo. 

Guru Sahib Ji goes on to say, he has come to your sanctuary Vaheguroo Ji, please save him or kill him. Our life is not worth living without Vaheguroo. The love and power of Vaheguroo is too strong and powerful to live without. "Jab ham saran prabhoo kee aaee raakh prabhoo bhaavai maar."

Again these are teachings for us. Guru sahib Ji goes on to say, he has burned in the worlds clever devices and praises. No matter how hard we try, we will never be able to satisfy the world. Most people in the world are out to please themselves or their families. "Lokan kee chathuraaee oupamaa thae baisa(n)thar jaar."

Guru Sahib Ji says, they have got to the stage where they are not bothered if people speak ill about them or praise them. They have surrendered their all to Vaheguroo, as this is the only substance in which will save us. "Koee bhalaa keho bhaavai buraa keho ham than dheeou hai dtaar."

Guru Sahib Ji is so amazing. He has made it clear to us in this line, that anyone who comes truly to the sanctuary of Guru Ji will be saved by Vaheguroo. Guru Ji will never let down their devotees. "Jo aavath saran t(h)aakur prabh thumaree this raakhahu kirapaa dhhaar."

Guru Sahib Ji is miraculously humble! He goes on to say, "The Guru Servant has entered your sanctuary dear lord, please save him by your merciful grace. "Jan naanak saran thumaaree har jeeo raakhahu laaj muraar."

Where will we ever find a Guru as pure and perfect as Guru Ramdas Ji? Yet we choose to be Guruless! 

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 298- SACRIFICES OF TRUE DEVOTEES

SACRIFICES OF TRUE DEVOTEES  

"Karavath bhalaa n karavatt thaeree.
I would rather be cut apart by a saw, than have You turn Your back on me."

This is a beautiful Shabad by Bhagat Kabeer Ji. Bhagat Ji utters this shabad in longing and yearning for Vaheguroo's Darshan (vision). 

When one becomes very close to Vaheguroo and remembers them with every breath, they struggle to live in this world without him, hence utter the following words. "Karavath bhalaa n karavatt thaeree." They would rather suffer under the pain of a saw ripping them apart, rather than the name of God being departed from their breath. 

One wants to be hugged and embraced by Vaheguroo very tightly. They don't want Vaheguroo Ji to leave them for even a second. The love is too powerful and the energy is of that which can not be described. And that's when Bhagat Ji Says, "laag galae sun binathee maeree."

Bhagat Ji keeps begging Vaheguroo Ji to turn their face towards him so he can rejoice in their sweet love. Bhagat Ji then goes on to question Vaheguroo saying, "Why have you turned your back on me, why have you hurt me like this?"

When one yearns for Vaheguroo's Darshan and they continue trying but are not reaping the rewards and not seeing what they wish for, one becomes very sad and begins to question their beloved, as they would question a very close friend. 

But the love remains very strong, as the beautiful taste of the shabad won't let one turn their face away from Vaheguroo Ji. This is when Bhagat Ji Says, "jo than cheerehi a(n)g n moro ||
pi(n)dd parai tho preeth n thoro||
ham thum beech bhaeiou nehee koee||." No one can come between Vaheguroo and the devotee of God says Bhagat Ji.   

Bhagat Kabeer Ji goes on to say, "you are the husband and I am your soul bride. Listen O people of the world, I place no reliance on you. Vaheguroo Ji will come to meet me very soon. He never lets down his devotees."

Bhagat Kabeer Ji Says, "Ho vaaree mukh faer piaarae ||
I am a sacrifice to You - please, turn Your face to me, O Beloved Lord.
Jo than cheerehi a(n)g n moro ||
Even if You cut my body apart, I shall not pull my limbs away from You."

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 297- I WANT TO MEET YOU!

I WANT TO MEET YOU! 

"Kehi ravidhaas aas lag jeevo chir bhaeiou dharasan dhaekhae. 
Says Ravi Daas: placing my hopes in You, I live; it is so long since I have gazed upon the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan." 

This is a beautiful shabad by Bhagat Kabeer Ji. A sikh lives to be blessed with the Darshan (vision) of Vaheguroo. If the Darshan are not to come in this life, then one becomes sad, pitiful, sorrowful and feels dejected and abandoned. One feels they have no need to live in this world, as the only reason they were given this human life form was to meet their beloved God. This is exactly what Bhagat Kabeer Ji said, "Hum sar dheen, dhaeaal na tum sar, ab patheeaar Kia keejai."

All Bhagat Kabeer Ji wanted to do was surrender his mind to the word. Bhagat Ji wanted nothing from this life apart from the blessed vision of God, as he knew this would bring him everlasting peace, love and happiness. He knew he would become virtuous like God and see the whole creation as his true family. So he said, "Bachnee thor mor man maanai, Jan Ko pooran dheejai."

Bhagat Ji sacrificed his whole life in the remembrance and ecstasy of Gods name. He loved remembering Vaheguroo with every breath. He would die if God's name was taken away from him. He used to get upset with Vaheguroo and say, "I remember you all the time but you are silent, you never answer back. Please show me just a glimpse of yourself and my thirst will be quenched." He uttered sorrowfully, "Ho bal bal jao Ramaeeyaa kaarnae. Kaaran kavan abole."

This line relates to all of us! Bhagat Ji says, "He has been separated for so many incarnations, this human life is lovingly dedicated to you God." And that's exactly what he did. He dedicated his whole life to Vaheguroo. Remembering him day and night, until Vaheguroo Ji came to meet him. "Bahut Janam bishray thae Madho, eh Janam thumaarey lakhay."

Bhagat Ji finishes off by saying, he places all hope and desire in God coming to meet him. He has full faith! If he carries on remembering Vaheguroo with whole hearted dedication he has been remembering him with, Vaheguroo has no option but to come and meet his beloved devotee. 

It's the so called small things we lack in our devotion towards God. Just one loving cry from the heart in the direction of Vaheguroo would open up our tenth gate for God to enter and bless us with the beloved vision. 

Bhagat Ji's last line, "Kehi ravidhaas aas lag jeevo chir bhaeiou dharasan dhaekhae. 
Says Ravi Daas: placing my hopes in You, I live; it is so long since I have gazed upon the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan." 

Please come and meet me for the last time Vaheguroo Ji and keep me attached to your beautiful, lotus Charan (feet)!  

Vaheguroo! 

Game of love 296- ALWAYS REMEMBERING GURU!

ALWAYS REMEMBERING GURU! 

"Meray man Gur Gur Gur sadh kareeai
O my mind, dwell always upon the Guru, Guru, Guru."

Guru Sahib Ji has made it clear in Gurbaani, one has to remember the Guru at all times. The above pangtee (line) and the whole of this shabad makes it clear. If we don't remember him at all times, life becomes a struggle and an uphill battle. His remembrance glides us through life effortlessly. His remembrance becomes a ras (taste), that we become intoxicated in. His remember then becomes a substance we fail to live without. His remembrance becomes our heart beat and breath of life!

I overheard a few Gursikhs speaking once and they said, when they first heard this shabad in a kirtan programme, it made them feel that Guru Sahib has clearly stated in this Shabad, that one who calls themselves a Sikh of the Guru should always remember their Guru at all times. This means with every breath. It made me feel so proud in listening to them and I wanted to hold the teachings close to my heart.  

As life goes on and we grow older, we see our friends and family members leaving us. We see people in their day to day struggles. We see people with stressful and pressure filled jobs. We see people without food and shelter and we see people wanting to be better than others. And now science and the world has realised we have a cure called meditation which makes humans feel better about themselves, makes people feel more at peace and happier. It creates politer, loving, gracing and smarter individuals. 

This cure was blessed to us by Guru Nanak Dev Ji 550 years ago. Are we all taking advantage of the most powerful substance to have ever cress this earth? It's free, theirs no cost for purchase. Try living by the Guru's teachings and see how your life changes for the better. How loving, positive and radiant you become. The whole world becomes you're friend according to Gurbani. "Jo Har ka pyaaraa, so sabnaa ka pyaaraa."

In the same Shabad Guru Arjun Dev Ji goes on to say,  "Jaethae saas graas man laethaa thaethae hee gun gaaeeai. 
As many breaths and morsels as you take, O my mind - so many times, sing His Glorious Praises.
When the True Guru becomes merciful, then this wisdom and understanding is obtained. 
O my mind, taking the Naam, you shall be released from the bondage of death, and the peace of all peace will be found."

Vaheguroo!