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Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ki Fatih!
There exists an eternal truth that transcends time and space—a force undeniable, guiding, protecting, and nurturing those who seek it.
Guru Nanak Sahib beckons us to embrace this timeless wisdom, to surrender ourselves to IkOankar, 1Force, the One, the 1-Light, and embark on a journey toward eternal bliss.
The Guru's words resonate: Whatever task is at hand, one ought to lay it before Hari, the 1-Light. Hari, in turn, sets the task right—the true Sabad of the true Guru bears witness. In the company of saintly beings, the treasure of Sabad is uncovered, and amrit, the nectar of divinity, is savored.
We pause.
We reflect.
Whatever challenge lies before us, we are guided to first present it to IkOankar, the One Force, the All-Pervasive, the 1-Light. This message carries the assurance that the divine force will rectify our tasks, resolve our affairs, and provide solace to the devoted heart.
How can we be so certain of this divine intervention? It is because Guru Nanak Sahib assures us. It is the testimony of the Guru—the Sabad, the Word-Sound of wisdom.
As seekers and devotees, we are invited to transcend the realm of ideas and enter the realm of experience. We are called to actively pursue this connection with the One, to seek help, and to trust in the divine guidance. It is a call to faith, an invitation to surrender our worries and aspirations to the ever-loving and ever-compassionate IkOankar, the 1-Light.
We are guided that the eternal treasure of wisdom is uncovered in the presence of saintly and virtuous beings. In their company, we learn to enhance our affairs and savor the nectar of Nam—Identification with IkOankar. It is not merely a solution to our problems but an experience of profound connection with the One, a taste of the immortalizing nectar.
As we delve deeper into our journey, fear dissipates from our hearts. We are liberated from the shackles of anxiety and doubt. Fearlessness envelops us, for we have tasted the nectar of Nam.
This is a timeless roadmap, leading us to discover the true essence of life. It is an invitation to seek the Light, embrace the Connection, and experience the Bliss that arises from surrendering ourselves to the One.
May we be brave enough to accept this invitation.
May the Wisdom-Guru be with us!
This is the story of Hari Singh Nalua, a formidable general in the army of the Khalsa during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. From birth to death, what lessons can we learn from this figure from Sikh history?
The sakhi of how Guru Angad Sahib and Guru ji met is momentous. Their paths crossed at the perfect time. Guru Angad Sahib was Bhai Lehna ji at that time. Guru ji’s wisdom was something that Bhai Lehna ji was absolutely missing in his life.
In the tenth composition of the “Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10” (popularly Shabad Hazare Patshahi 10) series, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib declares that identifying with the attributes and existence of the 1 eliminates fear.
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