Category: The Guru

Reflections on the Eighth Pauri from JapJī Sāhib by Gurū Nānak

The Eighth Paurī is a meditation that touches on many subjects and guides the “listener” to merge into the essence of a Siddha, the person who can manifest the seemingly miraculous; a Pir, the revered spiritual guide; and Sur nāth, the great yogi of divine caliber; – to experience as near as is possible the consciousness of such illumined…

Reflections on the Seventh Pauri from JapJī Sāhib by Gurū Nānak

“When you suffer from greed, madness for power, overbearing expansion and the need to control, when you become trapped in your territoriality, the seventh Paurī will heal you.” – from the Teachings of the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan (1)     jay jug chāray ārajā hor dasūṉī ho-i. …

Reflections on the Fourth Pauri from JapJī Sāhib by Gurū Nānak

After introducing and developing the notion of hukam, Gurū Nānak invites us to a new relation to the divine, a new kind of exchange with God. One of the main manifestations of our ego is thinking that we are doers. The very word Gurū Nānak uses for “ego” says it clearly: in its Sanskrit etymology, ahankar means “me-doer” or…

Reflections on the Third Pauri from Jap Jī Sāhib by Gurū Nānak

This Paurī also awakens in us an awareness of the many paths, the many ways to relate to the Source and to name the Infinite Spirit, so we come to appreciate all the facets of the creative manifestation around us.  The way each person expresses their connection to their own soul and the Great Cosmic…

Guru Nanak’s Call of the Soul: Japji Sahib

In Japji Sahib, Guru Nanak touches the deepest essence of individual consciousness, elevating one to the universal consciousness. Japji is made up of 40 remarkable segments where Guru Nanak not only explains the mysteries of the cosmos, but also gives us spiritual instruction that we can follow to achieve the same experience of higher consciousness…

An Introduction to Japji Sahib

Japji Sahib is timeless and universal. Recited daily (Jap), it becomes a companion, slowly revealing insights of your inner journey of self-realization and bringing light and strength to your divine self, your “ji.” The recitation of Japji acts as a medicinal salve or remedy to heal the injuries and the challenges encountered during your life.…

Reflections on the Second Pauri from Jap Jī Sāhib by Gurū Nānak

When we hear the word ‘command’ it can spark a reaction as we all desire freedom.  When we hear the word ‘Command’ it can spark a reaction as we all desire freedom.  As we understand and accept the nature of the Divine Order, we learn that freedom is only achieved by taking responsibility for our…

First Paurī from JapJī Sāhib by Gurū Nānak

Reflections from Sardarni GuruAmrit Kaur Khalsa “The First Paurī contains the total knowledge and ecstasy of God. The second half is an antidote to depression. It will lift you from depression, insecurity, nightmares, and loss.”   ~ from the Teachings of Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan (1) Sochai soch na hova-ī jay…

Meditation – The Way to God – Reflections on the Mul Mantra

Excerpt from a lecture by Siri Singh, Sahib Yogi Bhajan We can prove scientifically that our Guru is living. It is not a philosophy, though it is a complete philosophy; it is not a Ved, it is not a human being, though it is a surmounted, pure, vibratory human being. Even John…
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