Build a Relationship of Divinity with the Shabad Guru

Posted July 19, 2017 by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa & filed under Dharmic Education, Events, Shabad Guru, Shabad Guru Courses

How Do we Practice & Relate to the Shabad as a Guru? When we begin our connection with the Shabad, we often feel a spark, a knowing that these sounds, these words are uplifting for our spirit and soul. The practice begins as we relate to the Shabad as Guru, we obtain the benefits. Our…

What Happens When We Chant the Shabad?

Posted July 19, 2017 by Siri Singh Sahib Ji & filed under Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib, Shabad Guru

Excerpt from a lecture on September 17, 1976 by Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan "There are eighty-four meridian points on the upper palate of every human being. The ling is the tongue, and when you read the Siri Guru Granth the tongue rotates on those meridian points making the thalamus to secrete, giving a ecstasy…

Shabad Guru: Sacred Sound Current

Posted July 19, 2017 by Guruka Singh Khalsa & filed under Publications, Shabad Guru

Excerpt from Heros, Saints and Yogis By MSS Guruka Singh Khalsa The Guru of the Sikhs is the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. The Siri Guru Granth Sahib is not a book. It is a container of the Shabad. The sound current of the songs in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib are…

What is the Difference Between the Shabad Guru, the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, and Gurbani?

Posted July 18, 2017 by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa & filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Shabad Guru

The Siri Guru Granth Sahib is a specific collection of shabads (poems) compiled by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan in 1604, with a few shabads added in by the 10th and last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. It begins with the Japji written by Guru Nanak and includes writings by the first five Sikh Gurus…

What is the Shabad Guru?

Posted July 17, 2017 by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa & filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Shabad Guru

What is the Shabad Guru? The Shabad Guru is a collection of sacred writings written by saints whose followers eventually became known as 'Sikhs'. What does 'Shabad' mean? The word 'Shabad' means the Word or Sound. 'Shabad' comes from the words 'Sha' and 'bud'. 'Sha' means the expression of the ego, the attachments we identify…

Yogi Bhajan, Llevo al Guru Conmigo

Posted July 14, 2017 by Hari Jiwan Singh Khalsa & filed under Your Stories

Sat Nam Querida Familia, “No necesito ir al Gurdwara, señor. Yo llevo al Guru conmigo a todas partes.” Ahora, quién podría discutir con esta declaración? Quién no quiere llevar a su Guru consigo mismo? Te diré quien tiene otra opinión, Yogi Bhajan, el Siri Singh Sahib, él es quién. El tiene una respuesta interesante…

South African Guru Ram Das

Posted July 13, 2017 by Sikh Dharma International & filed under 04-Guru Ram Das, Around the World, Sikh Art Corner, Your Stories

There is that very beautiful picture of Guru Ram Das at the museum of the Darbar Sahib, where he is surrounded by flowers. (The one that's used a lot, he sits on a lovely Persian carpet and the view is out through the window onto the Golden Temple. In my mind's eye, I picture…

The Greatest Meditation

Posted July 13, 2017 by Siri Singh Sahib Ji & filed under Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib, The Guru

Excerpted from the May 16, 1976 gurdwara lecture in Los Angeles by Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan My subject today is “The Greatest Meditation.” The greatest meditation is coming to the Guru. There is no meditation which can beat it. There’s no technology which can make up for it. There’s no grace which can…

Sikh Dharma Ministers’ Vows (as given by the Siri Singh Sahib)

Posted July 13, 2017 by Sikh Dharma International & filed under Dharmic Education, Ministry, Publications

Excerpt from Chapter 1, Section B, “The Sikh Ministry”, page 5, of the book, Victory and Virtue 1. We shall not bow to any person for worship, but shall bow only to God and Siri Guru Granth Sahib as the Word of God. 2. We shall not worship any deity or angel, other than God,…

A Brief History of the Sikh Ministry

Posted July 13, 2017 by Sikh Dharma International & filed under Dharmic Education, Ministry, Publications

Excerpt from Chapter 1, Section A, "The Sikh Ministry", pages 2-4, of the book, Victory and Virtue Sikh Dharma is conventionally described as a religion. More accurately, however, it is a way of life "Dharma" a practical, practicing reality. It sprouted from the seeds of the Word, spread by Guru Nanak upon the fertile…

Bringing Ourselves to the Feet of the Guru

Posted July 12, 2017 by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa & filed under Events, Music, Shabad Guru, Shabad Guru Courses

The Siri Singh Sahib explained that our devotion, when we let go and let God, transforms our life in so many powerful ways. As we let the Hand of God come through, we open up to allow the Universe to serve our needs ~ we don’t need to worry! What do we do to…

Yoga is Only One Facet of a Full Spiritual Path. Dharma Contains All of It

Posted July 12, 2017 by JHSD - Course & filed under Community, Dharmic Education, Events

This course hasn’t been one of those supernatural spiritual experiences that sometimes occur, with rare blessings. It hasn’t been totally new or foreign feeling. I guess it has been like growing into some shoes that I bought a few years too early. From the very first moment of seeing my turbaned image reflected in the…

Recognizing the Shabad as My Guru and What Makes the Shabad Guru so Special

Posted July 12, 2017 by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa & filed under Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib, Shabad Guru

How Do I Recognize the Shabad as my Guru? The way to recognize your Guru is simple: does this bring you an experience of God within yourself? The spiritual teacher supports the process of going to the Guru, but the Guru is the carrier itself; it brings us to an experience of God within. In…

“I Carry the Guru with me Everywhere”

Posted July 11, 2017 by Siri Singh Sahib Ji & filed under The Guru

“I don’t need to go to Gurdwara, sir. I carry Guru with me everywhere.” Our teacher began to address this student’s statement, “Yes, you carry Guru around with you always. That’s wonderful. But, why is it about your convenience? Why does Guru have to follow you? Do you call this devotion? Do you think…

Why I Love Womens’ Camp

Posted July 5, 2017 by Sat Bachan Kaur & filed under Your Stories

Sat Nam Dear Friends, Eaekaa Maaee Jugath Viaaee Thin Chaelae Paravaan Jiv This Bhaavai Thivai Chalaavai Jiv Hovai Furamaan Ouhu Vaekhai Ounaa Nadhar N Aavai Bahuthaa Eaehu Viddaan Aadhaes Thisai Aadhaes Aadh Aneel Anaadh Anaahath Jug Jug Eaeko Vaes ||30|| “There is one mother who is married to the universe and she has three…

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