The Power Of Naam
Naam and the Mind
Naam Perkash
Naam and Naam Japna
The True and Authentic Guru
Who is a True Guru?
Khalsa
God's Love
Drink the Holy Amrit
Sensual Pleasures and Naam Ras
Union with God
The Sikh Way of Life
What is Sewa or Service?
What is God's Grace?
Waheguru Gurmantar
Daswand
Who is a Sikh?
Purpose of the Human Body
About the Book:
In the words of Saint Scholar Naranjan Singh Ji, the purpose of this book is to make one worthy
of
the
love of God
and to enable him to receive His bounties.
Presented in simple English and easy to the eye fonts, the contents will stir any reader's
thoughts.
This is
significant as Sant Ji had always emphasised on "CONTEMPLATION" .
Readers will be amazed at the simplicity in which seemingly difficult aspects of Gurbani and
Sikhi
are
explained
with ease using examples and analogies. It will answer most (if not all) of the thoughts and
questions
that we keep
harboured in our minds.
A highly recommended read for all - Sikhs and non Sikhs.
Quotations from the Book:
We sometimes feel happy and satisfied with what little we offer to Guru Ji by way of a beautiful
rumala.
It is a
good gesture. Sometimes we place a few dollars before Guru Ji as an offering. Guru Ji explains
that
this
gesture is
only the ABC of Gurmat. This is to say that, for maybe many years, some of us have not
progressed
beyond
the stage
of reading ABC. In other words, this is only the beginning of Gurmat.
One great endeavour of all the Sikh Gurus was to pull back and reduce the importance of their
physical
selves in
favour of the importance of worship of God, devotion to Him, remembrance of His Name - the
things
which
are
emphasized most in the contents of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Ultimately this reduction and
withdrawal of
physical
selves was complete and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji became the Guru containing all their
teachings.
The Lord only wants the offering(paytaa) of body and mind. Sometimes we surrender our body but
keep
the
mind to
ourselves. The mind does not surrender. Have you ever thought what would take place when we
reach
the
end of our
road? Well, the body will be burnt to ashes which will be scattered by the wind in four
direction.
We
wouldn't know
where the wind is going to deposit us finally. It would be much better if we could find some
fire
while
we are still
alive and burn our ego into ashes. This burning of our ego will lead us to the Lord's
mansion.
To be successful in both the material and spiritual worlds, it is extremely important for the
mind
to be
powerful.
In this spiritual field, the war with our mind is a lifelong process.
Japji Sahib was composed by Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji. It is meant to be recited daily. It offers
a
spiritual remedy
for all our ills. It is a highly inspired verse and the thoughts expressed therein are of
eternal
value
and
significance. Its recitation is useful in more than one way. It enables us to enjoy communion
with
God.
It helps us
to realize the Truth and thereby make our life more purposeful and contented. We realize our
real
selves. The
recitation of Japji Sahib removes the delusions from our minds and sets us on the road to
discover
the
eternal mind
- the creator of the universe.
Gurmukh Marg
Secret of God's Hukam
To become Immortal
Salvation
Complete Surrender
Divine Knowledge
God's Grace
Birth & Death
How to Remember God
Peace of Mind
Nindah (Slander & Gossip)
Simran
Ardas
Amritvela
Gurbani
Peace of Mind
Aim of Human Life
Kirtan & Katha
About the Book:
As described by Sant Ji, the purpose of this book is to liberate man from the three-fold
sufferings,
namely:
1. Physical disease.
2. Mental disharmony.
3. Spiritual ignorance.
The presention is similar to Book 1 - in simple English and easy to the eye fonts.
Every analogy and assertion is backed by quotes from Gurbani - all explained in a simple easy to
understand
style.
Sant Ji had always emphasised on "CONTEMPLATION" and the contents inevitably lead the
reader
towards self
examination.
It also highlights repeatedly the most important endeavour required of us - NAAM JAPNA (ie. the
practical
aspect).
Quotations from the Book:
Upon waking up early in the morning and opening our eyes, we should repeat "Dhan Sri Guru Granth
Sahib
Ji" five times,
before proceeding to perform anything else. This will ensure that we will always be in correct
frequency
with Guru Ji,
similar to a bulb connected to the powerline. Our centre or powerhouse is the Lord.
There are lakhs (hundreds of thousands) of people who believe in living Gurus whereas Sri Guru
Gobind
Singh Sahib Ji's
last words to his Khalsa were, that, 'Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is your living Guru now'. This is
the
same Jyot (or
light) that was in the 10 Gurus. Shabad is the Guru. Sad to say, there are very few people now
who
have
real faith in
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as their eternal Guru.
In life, there are two things which one would be wise to remember : one is the theory and the
other
is
the practise. For
example : an engineer may know everything theoretically about engineering, but, as long as he is
incapable of carrying
out construction work practically, so long he would be unsuccessful in his work. Therefore the
principles of theory must
be followed by principles of practise.
Ardaas and Naam
Ardaas and Gurmat
Ardaas and Sadh Sangat
Pointers for a Successful Ardaas
Qualities Required for an Ardaas
Language & Sentiments in Ardaas
Congregational Prayer
The Impossible Becomes Possible
Ardaas and Devotion
Suitable Time for Ardaas
Best Place for Ardaas
How to Beg in Ardaas
Ardaas and Naam Nivaas
About the Book:
Ardaas is the master key for success. It can help us solve problems and overcome difficulties of
all
nature; worldly or
spiritual.
What is this key? How can we harness the power of this key? What pearls and gems can we find
inside
the
treasure-chest
opened with this key? What is this treasure-chest?
This book tries to answer the above questions and provides a guide on how to correctly do the
basic
thing (Ardaas) we
have always been doing whenever we want something from God.
Knowingly or unknowingly, we are all looking for ..the miracle of Ardaas.
Quotations from the Book:
We do Ardaas in times of sorrow as a cry to Guru Ji to rid our suffering. Ardaas done in happier
times
is a show of our
gratitude to the Lord.
God resides in the pure, deep recesses within our soul. In order to get whatever we desire, the
secret
of a successful
Ardaas is to go into the depths of our soul as per the guidance of Guru Ji.
The letters on a seal are carved upsidedown but appear right-side up when stamped. Likewise,
when we
bow
before Sri Guru
Granth Sahib Ji, the bad actions written on our forehead will be erased and replaced by good
actions.
Although all times are auspicious for Ardaas, the experiences of highly spiritual souls
recommend
that
out of the 24 hrs
of a day, there is one time slot, known as AMRITWELA, which is especially auspicious. A cry done
during
these ambrosial
hours is heard faster in God's Court.
Why Should We Believe In Religion
Where Is Guru Sahib Ji
Ferry Across The Ocean Of Life
Naam And Spiritual Fulfillment
The Path Of Salvation
About the Book:
The contents of this book provide a deep insight into spiritual consciousness and require
serious
contemplation and
understanding. This book is not like an ordinary novel, which is read once and put aside,
without
any
need to be read
again. As Bacon said: Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed and some few to be
chewed
and
digested. This
book certainly falls in the category of books that need to be chewed and digested.
Quotations from the Book:
Ego is a big hindrance that does not allow our spiritual level to rise high. A person on the
path of
Spirituality falls
when 'I' or 'my' comes into him. Guru Sahib Ji repeatedly cautions a Sikh to escape from this
danger
and
also emphasises
on the need to efface this ego. According to Bhai Gurdass Ji, a person only qualifies to be
called a
Gursikh if he lives
his life above the pitfall of ego.
The mind has become like a wild boar which repeatedly goes to other people's farmland. Even if
you
try
to stop it , it
still continues to wander. The mind has cultivated a similar habit; it does not stay at its
center
and
wanders around
aimlessly. Wise farmers solve the problem of the wild boar by tying a wooden restraint on its
neck
and
because of this,
the wild boar is unable to poke its mouth here and there. In this same way, Sadh Sangat teaches
us
to
put the restraint
of Guru Sahib Ji's Shabad to the mind.
Bowing in reverence, offering of flowers, fruits etc - these are external gifts and presents and
these
are just the
beginning rituals and practises. However, the real gift is to focus within ourselves. This
understanding
comes only
after much spiritual practise. Real spiritual consciousness (and understanding) comes only when
the
mind
starts to
internally mark spiritual attendance in Guru Sahib Ji's Court. It is only then that the veil of
ego
will
be
broken.
To embrace Guru Maharaj Ji's Path of Salvation, it is not conditional that a person must be
without
sin
from the time of
birth. This Path gives equal opportunity to the sinner as well as to the virtuous. In fact, it
is
even
possible that the
realisation of his sins may make a sinner humble and thus achieve the Path of Salvation quickly.
On
the
other hand, a
person of good virtues may remain entrapped in his ego and thus remain deprived of
Salvation.
5. Re Mun Aiso Kar Sanyasa (ਰੇ ਮਨ ਐਸੋ ਕਰ ਸੰਨਿਆਸਾ ॥)
About the Book:
Saint Scholar Naranjan Singh Ji (Shiromani Kathakar) used to stress on the need to rise at
amritwela.
For thirty-five years, he led an amritwela sadhana from 3am to 5am every morning at Guru Nanak
Ashram,
Patiala.
During these amritwela sadhanas, the lights would be turned off at 3am sharp.
Only a dim candle would be lighted near the Pothi Sahib on Sant Ji's harmonium.
He did the sadhana with intense love.
Everything would come to a still and the atmosphere felt peaceful and tranquil.
This book gives the transcripts of one amritvela sadhana (mp3 of this can be downloaded at the
KATHA page of this website). This
recording is from one of
these
amritvela sadhanas. It
is strongly recommended that you read this chapter and listen to the audio at the same
time.
