and learning oneness
So I was coming down the mountain and saw a waterfall and wondered what the.. Then came along another like me and said, "Dude have some fun it's all good to be" and I thought why not lets give it a try so we both came tumbling down and liked the ride A little while... Continue Reading →
Mool Mantra is the fountainhead of spiritual wisdom of Sikh philosophy. Ek Ongkar. Sat Nam. Karta Purakh. Nirbhau. Nirvair. Akal Moorath. Ajooni Saibhang. Gurparsad. - Guru Nanak Devji One Eternal Light. Word is Truth. Creator Of All. Without Fear. Non-Vindictive. Timeless Image. Without Beginning and Breaks. Guru's Grace. Mool Mantra, Guru Nanak Devji It is... Continue Reading →
So she stands on the edge Looking down wondering Is it worth the jump Or consider surrendering The water seems blue But she can't see through Is it worth it she asks What if it is rough Will she come up Or would just drown Would it be fun Or turn everything brown And then... Continue Reading →
It's a nice play I seem to be in Acting my part as I begin To understand your grand motive For the acts are very creative I wonder how the next act will be How the actors will come to be Will they help me refine my lines Or make it tougher to climb What's... Continue Reading →
What's in a name you ask Everything and nothing my friend He is known by many names And you may call him whatever A traveler, nomad or hitchhiker But he is a Sailor to me
One of the central teachings in Sikhism, that in my mind signifies a really deep philosophy in just one word, Chardi Kala which literally translated means "high spirits". Our daily prayer ends with Nanak Naam Chardi Kala, teraa bhane sarbat da bhala. "Nanak, with Naam comes Chardi Kala and with your blessings, peace for everyone". Sikhs consider... Continue Reading →
In the last couple of days I have talked about this with different people, so would like to put my thoughts down. All of us go through some great times in our life where everything is working out perfectly and then there are times where no matter how hard one tries, things just don't... Continue Reading →
We watched a Bollywood movie this weekend, Badmash Company or Fraud Enterprise. I enjoyed watching it as it was funny and entertaining. The main premise of the movie revolves around a bunch of young guys who want to get rich quick, get into scams and eventually realize their mistake. They turn a new leaf and... Continue Reading →
We went and saw the movie Iron Man 2 the other day. It was pretty entertaining and I enjoyed watching it. At the same time it made me think about something that had been on my mind for a while now, the concept of ego/pride or ahankar as it is known in hindi and punjabi.... Continue Reading →
As Sikhs, and in particular those of us who have taken up Amrit, that is baptized in the khalsa order are supposed to keep the Five Ks. These are Kesh or unshorn hair, Kanga or wooden comb, Kara or iron/steel bracelet, Kachera or boxer shorts and Kirpan or dagger. These were prescribed by Guru Gobind Singhji... Continue Reading →
Following up on the earlier discussion on thoughts, words and actions, I would like to share one of my favorite poems/shabad from Gurubani. Deh Siva bar moh ehe, shubh karman to kabahu na taru Na dare aar seo jab jah lare, nischay kar aapne jeet kare Aar sikh ho aapne hi man ko, eh lalach... Continue Reading →
Couple of months back I earnestly started meditating again in the morning. I have tried this couple of times in my life and the longest stretch lasted for about 3-4 months. I was at a stage in life where almost everything was set in my life. However, there were issues and desires that troubled me,... Continue Reading →
We are all part of the One Awwal Allah noor upaya; Kudrat ke sabh bande Ek noor te sabh jag upajya; Kaun bhale kaun mande - Bhagat Kabirji, Sri Guru Granth Sahib One perfect lord manifested the first light; And of the same nature are all beings Though one light was the world created; so why worry who is good... Continue Reading →
sailing with masters 