Game of love ❤️- THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE

THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE

A Sikh philosophy professor stood before his class, with some items on the table, in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up the remaining open areas of the jar.

He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.”

“Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things – Your Guru (spiritual guide), Sangat (spiritual company),  Rehit (Discipline), Amrit (baptism), Naam (Meditation on Gods name) – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – like your family, your partner, your children, your health. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.”

“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical for your spiritual progression, love, peace, joy and happiness. The rocks will assist you through this life and the hereafter.

Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

Don't waste your life!

Guru Teghbahadur  says, "You have obtained the priceless jewel of this human life; why are you uselessly wasting it?"

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💜- THE STREAM!

THE STREAM!

"The stream of immaculate purity flows through the home of the self within; one who drinks from it, finds peace."

Guru Ramdas Ji 1534-1581

There is a light of positive power which surges through us all. If you can find the pure you, then bathe in that purity to feel rejuvenated.

In the above shabad, Guru Ji is talking about the power of Amrit Naam (ambrosial name). Guru Ji has called the name immaculate and pure. He says, it flows in the vessels of those who love him and remember him. The ones who taste and drink this spiritual nectar, find an everlasting peace and contentment.

Guru ji also says, this body is the field of karma. The wise Spiritual Sikhs plow and work it, then harvest the essence. They purify all their actions and senses through the stream of Amrit Naam Simran (meditation). This is when it pours in to all the vessels of love within the being.

Guru Ji then goes on to say, those who follow their mind and not a spiritual guide, their minds are engrossed in the attachment of materialistic pleasure (maya). Their minds become very thirsty for more and burn with desire. When we have desire, we have no love. It's just a yearning of WANT! One can never fall in love with God, if they have the burning desire of materialistic pleasure within them. Peace, love and contentment are far away from such individuals. The only desire we should have is, the desire of meeting God and liberating our soul. 

Guru Ramdas Ji then says, "The stubborn-minded, egotistical, proud-minded person performs rituals, but these are like sand castles built by children.
When the waves of the ocean come in, they crumble and dissolve in an instant."

let's not build temporary sand castles of ego and attachment, let's pump our vessels with the love of Gods name. This will be the only substance which remains within us, when we leave our clay filled body. 

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💙- KARMA

KARMA

This Story Will Change Your Outlook On Life!!!

Once a man said to Vaheguroo (God), "Your spirit lies in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhs holy scriptures). You watch so many people come and go to your Darbaar (court), and you don't say anything to anyone. It's a hard job you've got, just sitting there all day. Let's swap jobs for one day, you relax as ME and place me on the side of your Darbaar so no one can see me."
Vaheguroo said, "My job is very difficult, it is beyond your understanding. You won't be able to do it." The man insisted! Vaheguroo accepted and said, "You can't say anything to anyone, when they come to the Darbaar."

Now the man is sat there, a business man walks in asking for his business to flourish. As he did Matha Tek (prostrate), his wallet fell out. The man saw this and was just about to tell him but remembered, Vaheguroo said, you can't say anything, just let people pray and go, so he left it.

Next, a very poor man walks in, does Matha Tek and says, "Vaheguroo ji, my family is starving, they have no food. We are suffering so much, please help us." He turns to his right and sees a wallet there with lots of money in, he picks it up and thanks Vaheguroo Ji. The man experiencing this wants to grab the poor man and say, "No it's not yours" but remembers the words of  Vaheguroo and stays quiet.

Next, a sailor walks in, does Matha Tek, asks Guru Ji for his blessings, he's going on a 15 day ship tour. Just then the business man walks in with the police and says, "This is the man who's stolen my wallet." Now the man watching has had enough and thinks even God would intervene here so he does. He says, "Your wallet was taken by a poor man" and explains the complete story. The police let the sailor go and thanked the man for speaking up and arrested the poor man later that day. The man went and stood back in the corner waiting for Vaheguroo ji to come back. 

Vaheguroo ji comes back after one day and says, "How was your day?"
The man says, "My day was so good, I did something you will be proud of." He tells his daily affair to Vaheguroo ji. Vaheguroo ji says "You've not done anything good, you have messed everything up. I told you to stay quiet." The man looks in shock and says, "Why?"
Vaheguroo says, "All the business mans money was dirty money and not earnt by an honest living. The poor person’s earnings all went to help others hence his family suffering. If a little of that money went to the poor man, his family would have had food and the business mans bad karma would have reduced. The sailor was going to be involved in a very bad ship accident hence if he got arrested, he would have survived it." The man on hearing all this got very upset.

MORAL

God does everything for the best and loves everyone equally. We will never understand how God works. We can never comprehend the play of Guru Sahib Ji! We have many problems in our lives which God will resolve for us but we don't have the faith and belief in him. If you ever have any problems in life, which you can't face, please remember the story above, it will strengthen your faith.

Guru Nanak says, karmee aapo apnee, ke narray, ke dhoor. "According to their own actions, some are drawn closer, and some are driven further away."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💛- PLEASURE & PAIN

PLEASURE & PAIN

Once, a man visited a holy person, seeking his blessings and advice to carry him through his life. Sliding two pieces of paper in to two envelopes, he wrote "Dukh" (pain) on one and on the other he wrote "Sukh" (pleasure). He then turned and gave the envelopes to the visiting man and said, "Dear son, when you've reached a point in your life and you feel life can get any worse, I want you to open the envelope labelled "Dukh" (pain). When you've reached a point in your life and you think it can't get any better, I want you to open the envelope labelled "Sukh" (pleasure). With gratitude, the man took these and stored them safely.

Later on in life, the man lost his friends, his business had failed him and he suffered many personal tragedies. He was sad, depressed and felt he had reached a low point in life. Recalling the holy man, he Reached for the envelope labelled "Dukh" and pulled out a paper that read, "This, too, shall pass." The message brought him hope and belief that things can change and that nothing was permanent.

Over time, as his life improved, he found himself with new friends, his business thriving and he was surrounded with beauty and joy. He felt life couldn't get any better. He recalled the holy persons words and decided to open the envelope labelled "Sukh." He opened the envelope. A gentle smile and peace fell over him, as he read the paper that said, "This too shall pass."

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Nothing in life is permanent yet we attach ourselves to everything materialistic (maya). Pleasure and pain is the same to the spiritual beings. This is how they find tranquility and peace. We need to accept the will of God. This will come through developing a balanced mind through Naam simran  (meditation).

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "I look upon pleasure and pain alike; I shall not forsake the Naam, the Name of God. God Himself forgives me, and blends me with Himself."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love 💚- OPENING THE HEART

OPENING THE HEART

As we take a journey towards meditation and opening of the heart, let us experience the heart blossom like a lotus flower. let us connect with the Infinite fountain of love within. We can only truly love others when we are attuned to that Self love, all from the Source within.

'The fact is, if a person has not experienced the love of his/her own soul, there is no chance that person can go out and love, even though it is a faculty of love that you most powerfully need.'
Yogi Bhajan

When one realises the wealth of love within, it becomes natural for them to love others in the same way. They see the soul of others, just as they see their own soul. Everything around them becomes spiritual and they tend not to look at anything through their worldly eyes. These eyes have now been transformed to the eyes of God and they only see the love of Vaheguroo within all.

The opening of the heart and mind only comes through the balance of Naam meditation. Otherwise, ones mind remains closed and is never ready to develop further and absorb the divine wisdom from within. The ocean of divine knowledge is within, yet we have cut all links to it through our ego and ignorance.

Guru Ramdas Ji Says, "The Guru, the Perfect True Guru, is my Mother and Father. Obtaining the Water of the Guru, the lotus of my heart blossoms forth."

Vaheguroo!

Game of love ❤️- LOVING AND SERVING ALL MANKIND

(LOVING AND SERVING ALL MANKIND)

Sikh man feeds Muslim man

This beautiful image was captured on Saturday 8th October 2016, as the Sikhs of Bradford took to the streets of the city centre to serve langar (free vegetarian food). Langar week takes place in many cities around the Uk, if not the world. Free food is shared with everyone and anyone.

The Muslim brother in the image has no arms and wanted some langar. The man in the background, sitting down, is his carer. The Sikh man relished the seva (selfless service) and began to feed him, without a second thought.

There is a lot of negativity and conflict in the world but not so much love. This picture shows there are blessed souls out there, that just get on with it, pleasing their Guru, spreading love and making themselves better human beings. Very inspiring. Give love and you'll get it back!

The message of langar week is very simple. Langar was started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji around 550 years ago. Guru ji started langar so the rich, poor, various castes, colours and creeds could sit together on one platform and share (eat) their food together. Guru Ji started langar to show and recognise universal love and compassion. Guru ji also stated, no one in the world should ever starve, as one can always be guaranteed a hot vegetarian meal, when they visit a Gurdwara anywhere in the world. (Sikh Gurdwaras are based all over the world)

Foster love, kindness and compassion through sharing. This is the true key of opening the heart. Please share this message of universal love, compassion and kindness to all your social media groups. Thank you!

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Says, "Vich dhuneeaa saev kamaaeeai||

In the midst of this world, do seva (selfless service),

Thaa dharageh baisan paaeeai ll"

and you shall be given a place of honor in the Court of the Lord.

Vaheguroo!