Posted by Kundalini Research Institute& filed under Legacy Organizations, Prayer, Publications
The Neutral Mind is the fourth of the Ten Light Bodies. It works with the Negative Mind and Positive Mind to observe life and guide the decision-making process. When a thought or idea comes into the Light Bodies, it is first processed through the Negative Mind, then the Positive Mind. Ideally, the thought flows into…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Prayer, Publications
The Siri Singh Sahib used to say that the only real power a human has is the power of his or her prayer. What is prayer? It is when the finite being speaks to the Infinite from the heart and soul, asking for help, guidance, or healing. And the Infinite listens.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Publications
Anyone can take a Hukam. A Hukam is the “order of the day.” It is the Guru telling us what to remember and understand in order to guide our lives and put our circumstances into perspective. The procedure is that after covering your head and washing your hands, you stand and offer a prayer, make…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 02-Guru Angad, Publications
Lehna was the son of a wealthy trader, and he had been an ardent worshipper of the Hindu goddess Durga. While meditating on Durga early one morning, he heard his neighbor Jodha reciting a hymn, which stirred Lehna’s soul and opened his heart in a most remarkable way. As soon as dawn broke, he rushed…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Publications
The sacred river Ganges flows through the city of Banaras. To this day, pilgrims come from all over to
bathe in its holy waters. Guru Teg Bahadur stopped Bhai Jwehri Maal who had been a follower of Guru
Nanak’s teachings for a long time, as he was heading for the river.…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan& filed under Publications, Sikh Art Corner
Sadh Sangat means the company of disciplined spiritual people. Sadh comes from Sadhu (a Sadhu is one who does Sadhana), and Sangat means a group of people gathered together for a purpose. The best translation of Sadh Sangat is "the company of people who do Sadhana" or "the company of the holy.”
The principle of Sadh Sangat is simple.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai, Publications
The below text is an excerpt taken from the book Heroes, Saints and Yogis: Tales of Self Discovery and the Path of Sikh Dharma, compiled by Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa and Guruka Singh Khalsa.
Har Rai was an extremely sensitive child. The story is told that when he brushed against a rose bush and accidentally knocked…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Publications, Sikh History
Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Victory and Virtue
Through his Hymns and Prayers, Guru Nanak inspired and uplifted humankind to live a life of truth, righteousness and spirituality. These enlightening words were sung by his companions, Bala and Mardana, and by the Sangats which grew up around Guru Nanak. In his later…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan& filed under Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib, Prosperity, Prosperity Lectures, Publications
Chapter 10 from the book, Success and the Spirit , An Aquarian Path to Abundance with Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan lecture excerpts from 9/10/95 and 1/17/2000. This Chapter is also connected to the Prosperity Meditation, Our Pattern, Personality and Projection, taught by Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan on 9/10/95.
Chapter Ten - Understand Your Psyche
As…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan& filed under Prosperity, Prosperity Meditations, Publications
From a lecture taught on November 6, 1990 by Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan
POSTURE:
Sit in Easy Pose, hands in any relaxed position, make a strong clucking sound with your tongue striking and releasing against the upper palate. The tongue presses the upper palate and breaks from it with a force. It pulls forcefully on the upper palate at the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Publications, Sikh Dharma International
Excerpt from Victory and Virtue (Chapter 3)
Rehit Maryada means "To live in the constant remembrance of death." It is a code of conduct for living. "Reh," from the verb "rehenaa," means to continue, or to live. Adding "it," it means "lifestyle." "Mar" is derived from the verb "marna," to die, and "yad" means…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Publications
SIKH VOWS
Any ordained Minister of Sikh Dharma may administer Sikh Vows in the presence of Siri Guru Granth Sahib and the Sadh Sangat. Anyone who is ready to make a commitment to live the remainder of his or her life as a Sikh of the Guru is welcome to take Sikh vows. These vows…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Ministry, Publications
Excerpt from Chapter 1, Sections I-K, “The Sikh Ministry”, page 8, of the book, Victory and Virtue
It means to make yourself small so that others may feel large.
It means to make yourself a servant so that others may feel their mastery.
It means to give so that others who lack…
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Excerpt from Chapter 1, Sections C-H, “The Sikh Ministry”, pages 6-8, of the book, Victory and Virtue
The Functions of a Minister of Sikh Dharma
A MINISTER of Sikh Dharma is a shining light, a radiant son or daughter of Guru Gobind Singh who lives to be healthy, happy and holy, and who inspires others to…
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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,…
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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…
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