April 12, 2020

Gurprasad - A Lesson on Living A Blessed Life

8 minutes

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE OF THIS LESSON

You are giving yourself the space for your body and mind to become still and calm

An opportunity to understand and reflect on the importance of having a Guru

To use this lesson to remind yourself the importance of having a Guru as your spiritual teacher

To have an opportunity to reflect on what it means to receive blessings and the Guru’s grace

Definitions to know:

Waheguru – feeling amazed (Wahe); in awe of God – who is the ultimat

Guru (Gu- darkness; Ru – light; God enlightens us through word/wisdom)

Gurpasad– “Gur” (Guru – defined above); “Prasad” – blessing; Grace

Gurprasad – God is realized/met through the Grace/Blessings of the Guru

Shabad – authentic hymn found in Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Scripture of the Sikhs); Shabad – can be translated as the “mantra”, the word, the hymn that aids in eradicating one’s ego; it is the word/wisdom written by Sikh Guru’s and Saint’s from other faiths

Ek Onkar – refer to lesson #1 – Ek – one; Onkar – God

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