Japji Sahib with Bhai Baljit Singh

This pauri from Japji Sahib emphasises the importance of spiritual wisdom as true nourishment. The primal sound, the divine vibration is at the heart of all creation, calling us to connect with it. The One as the supreme creator binds all of creation. Can we realise that we are all the same and rise above discrimination?

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Topics:

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:27 - Introduction

00:02:20 - Bhugat Giaan Daya Bhanddaaran

00:08:30 - Guru Amar Das Ji formalising Langar

00:15:27 - Who is a Giani?

00:16:45 - Implementing the Guru's teachings into your life practically

00:19:43 - Discussion on discrimination in Ireland

00:26:46 - Bhugat Giaan Daya Bhanddaran

00:31:05 - Discrimination of colour and clothes

00:37:15 - Bhugat Giaan Daya Bhanddaaran

00:38:47 - Aap Naath Naathee Sabh Ja Ki

00:48:28 - Measuring your spiritual growth by the right things (e.g. not sleep reducing)

00:55:38 - Sanjog Vijog Due Kaar Chalaaveh

01:01:24 - Ades Tisai Ades, Aad Aneel

The knowing and experience that you're internally complete is what it means to live in contentment. Waiting to feel fulfilled from an external factor is one of the biggest mistakes we can make in life. Bhai Baljit Singh shares the beautiful sakhi of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who alongside Mata Ganga Ji, dressed down appearing to be regular villagers to selflessly serve the Kabul sangat who travelled hundreds of miles to have the darshan (vision) of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The powerful sevas that Guru Ji tells the Sikh to do has the ability to transform us if we do it with devotion. In this Pauri, contrasting to the yogi tradition, we learn about what the Sikh does to keep remember the One and the impermanence of life, and what it means to conquer the world.

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Topics:

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:45 - Munda Santokh

00:03:31 - What is contentment?

00:04:39 - Is it okay to have aspirations?

00:06:19 - Hugging a child example

00:08:03 - What is contentment - continued

00:08:44 - Powerful Sevas the Guru tells the Sikh to do

00:12:25 - Beautiful Sakhi of Kabal Sangat travelling to Amritsar Sahib to meet Guru Arjan Dev Ji

00:42:08 - Munda Santokh

00:50:33 - Kithaa Kaal Kuaaree Kaaeaa

00:58:20 - Aaee Panthee Sagal Jamaatee Man Jeetai Jag Jeet

01:01:44 - Ades Tisai Ades

01:03:20 - Aad Aneel Anaad Anahat Jug Jug Eko Ves

#JapjiSahib #SikhHistory #GuruArjanDevJi

Everything within the creation (the One's home) has a vibration to it and 'sings' in its own way, within the construct of the One's divine law. Can you hear it and can you sing the song drenched in the loving devotion of the One?

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:02:49 - So Dar Keha

00:06:06 - Guru Ram Das Ji on the unexplainable One

00:12:38 - So Dar Keha

00:13:43 - Vaje Naad Anek

00:17:12 - I can't wait to go to Sach Khand

00:20:35 - If you'd just stop for one moment

00:23:03 - Vaje Naad Anek

00:23:20 - Kete Raag Paree

00:33:03 - Gaveh Tuhono Paun Paanee

00:43:57 - Gaveh Chit Gupt Likh Janeh

00:54:29 - Gaveh Esar Barma Devi

00:57:07 - Gaveh Ind Indaasan Baitthe

00:58:39 - Gaveh Sidh Samaadhi Andar

00:59:52 - Gavan Jatee Satee Santokhee

01:01:55 - Gavan Pandit Paran Rakheesar

01:03:22 - Gaveh Mohaneeaa Man Mohan

01:05:33 - Gavan Ratan Opaae Tere

01:06:21 - Gaveh Jodh Mahabal Sooraa

01:07:18 - Gaveh Khandd Manddal Varbhanddaa

01:07:40 - Se-ee Tudhno Gaaveh Jo Tudh Bhaavan

01:09:38 - Hor Kete Gaavan Se Mai Chit Na Aavan

01:10:46 - Soee Soee Sadaa Sach Saahib

01:14:04 - Hai Bhee Hosee Jaae Na Jaasee

01:16:03 - Rangee Rangee Bhaatee

01:17:53 - Kar Kar Vekhai Keetaa Aapna

01:18:48 - Jo Tis Bhaavai Soee Karsee

01:19:39 - So Paatsaahu Saha Paatsaahib

01:22:26 - How can I see the song of water for example?

#Spirituality #Breath #Stillness

Allow stories to be a powerful and impactful mode to teach use every day life lessons. In this instance, Guru Angad Dev Ji perfectly allows us to witness how they remained in the priceless essence of love instead of allowing the ego mind to take over in response to somebody else's frustration and anger.

In this pauri (stanza), Guru Nanak Dev Ji share their wisdom to such an extent that we lose ourself in the repetitive reciting of praising how priceless the One is. This repetition turns into true remembrance and through that we fall into that priceless love. Imagine Guru Nanak takes your hand and allows you to see how priceless that One is.

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00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:49 - Amul Gun Amul Vaapaar

00:03:15 - The experience of gratitute

00:05:11 - Two ways to live life

00:06:15 - Gratitude within love

00:06:48 - The base line of love

00:08:13 - Baba Isher Singh Kalera - Stuck in your ego

00:08:58 - Who is a true lover?

00:12:14 - Changing your view on God based on how others treat you

00:13:43 - Beautiful Sakhi of Guru Angad Dev JI and Humayun

00:38:21 - Trade in virtues - Amul Gun Amul Vaapaar

00:39:03 - Priceless traders of those virtues - Amul Vaapaaree-e Amul Bhanddaar

00:39:38 - Amul Aveh Amul Lai Jaahi

00:40:26 - Amul Bhaae Amulaa Samaahi

00:42:26 - The power of storytelling

00:43:28 - Jin Prem Keeyo - What is true love?

00:49:03 - Gurinder Singh shares personal story

00:51:05 - How to stay in love

00:53:41 - Amul Dharam Amul Deebaan

00:54:15 - Amul Tul Amul Parvaan

00:55:42 - Amul Bakhsees Amul Neesaan

00:57:20 - Amul Karam Amul Furmaan

00:57:32 - Amulaa Amul Akhiaa Na Jaae

00:58:11 - Aakh Aakh Reheh Liv Laae

00:58:39 - Akheh Ved Paath Puraan

00:59:07 - Akheh Parreh Kareh Vakhiaan

00:59:23 - Akheh Barme Akheh Ind

01:00:02 - Akheh Gopi Tai Govind

01:00:29 - Akheh Esar Akheh Sidh - Akheh Daanav Akheh Dev

01:01:02 - Akheh Sur Nar Mun Jan Sev

01:01:32 - Kete Akheh Akhan Paahi - Kete Keh Keh Utth Utth Jaahi

01:02:14 - Ete Keete Hor Kareh

01:02:30 - Ta Aakh Na Sakeh Ke-ee Keh - Nanak Jaanai Saacha Soe

01:03:01 - Je Ko Akheh Bol Vigaar

01:03:13 - Ta Likheeai Sir Gavaaraa Gavaar

01:03:23 - State of Vaah

01:04:26 - Closing

#Spirituality #Love #GuruNanakDevJi

Sometimes we get afraid of pain but it's a calling for us to do something! When the suffering is mental/emotional, it's a calling for us return to the One. This powerful episode is filled with gems of wisdom, as Bhai Baljit Singh & Bhai Jagmeet Singh discuss how by taking strength from Gurbani and the Shaheeds, what practical steps we can take when we feel defeated. There's an abundance of gifts in our life, and by opening our eyes to them, we can transform our mindset to gratitude and appreciation for the One who is the giver; if we live in this praise of the One, we can be on top of the world!

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Topics:

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:30 - Introduction

00:02:04 - Abundance Mindset - Bohata Karam Likhia Na Jaae

00:05:03 - Shadow self vs Higher self

00:06:49 - [POWERFUL] What to do when you fall down

00:18:18 - The One gives and desires nothing in return - Vadda Data Til Na Tamaae

00:19:45 - Shadow Self vs Higher Self - Duality

00:24:00 - Should have stayed innocent

00:25:43 - We are asleep to such an extent

00:27:20 - Not giving up! - Kete Mangeh Jodh Apar

00:28:55 - You're not alone - Ketia Ganat Nehee Veechaar

00:30:43 - Serving and strengthening the Khalsa to serve the world

00:33:46 - So many wasting away - Kete Khap Tutte Vekaar

00:34:39 - Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das & Bhai Dayala Ji remaining sweet

00:38:59 - Living without appreciation - Kete Lai Lai Mukar Paahi

00:42:13 - Don't just keep consuming unconsciously - Kete Moorakh Khaahee Khaahi

00:44:37 - A calling to return home - Ketia Dookh Bookh Sad Maar

00:49:44 - Even this is Your gift - Eh Bhi Daat Teree Daataar

00:55:10 - Liberation comes from... - Band Khalasee Bhanai Hoe

00:57:17 - No one else has a say in this - Hor Aakh Na Sakai Koe

00:57:36 - Proper fools! - Je Ko Khaaek Aakhan Paae

00:58:07 - Those fools know - Ohu Janai Jetia Muhi Khaahi

01:00:16 - We can't alter the system - Aape Janai Aape De

01:00:46 - Very few - Akheh Si Bhi Ke-ee Ke

01:02:56 - Those who are blessed - Jis Nu Bakhsheh Sift Salaah

01:03:57 - You're a king! - Nanak Paatshaahi Paatshah

01:05:37 - If you truly want to change something inside you, do this

01:07:34 - Journey of compassion

01:09:04 - Closing

#Spirituality #MentalHealth #Gratitude

It’s all about re-finding it - remembering that you are bliss. Our question should be simple - what are we doing to block it? Or, what do we need to do that helps to unblock whatever it is that we can’t identify to allow us to be there in that place? Then do it!

Bhai Baljit Singh and Daraspreet Kaur have a beautiful discussion about looking at the every day elements of life and living in awe - this is the true miracle of life. Listen to the beautiful true story Bhai Jetha Ji and the mango and many more discussions about expressing gratitude and presence to draw yourself closer to the One.

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Topics:

00:00 - Coming up

01:24 - Introduction

02:04 - The fruits of praise - Ant Na Sifti

09:31 - Sakhi of Bhai Jetha Ji & the mango

20:57 - Half a line of Gurbani can liberate you - Ant Na Sifti

25:01 - No limit to your creation and gifts - Ant Na Karnai

25:33 - The One watches and hears us all - Ant Na Vekhan Sunan Na Ant

35:05 - The intelligence of that One - Ant Na Jaapai Kia Man Mant

36:05 - Ant Na Jaapai Kita Akaar

38:19 - Perceiving the end of your limits! - Ant Na Jaapai Paravaar

41:47 - No need to figure it all out - Ant Karan Kete Bil-laahi

42:34 - You can't find the One's limits! - Ta Ke Ant Na Paae Jaahi

48:24 - No one will know - Eho Ant Na Jaanai Koe

48:56 - Not enough words - Bohata Keheaai Bohata Hoe

49:44 - The place of bliss - Vaddaa Saahib Oocha Thaao

52:43 - Ooche Oopar Oochaa Naao

55:34 - You have to be there to know the One - Evad Oochaa Hoveh Koe, Tis Ooche Ko Jaanai Soe

56:44 - The One knows how great the One is - Jevadd Aaap Janaai Aap Aap

57:30 - Any blessing is your gift - Nanak Nadari Karmi Daat

#Spirituality #Gratitude #Oneness

The illusion of desire keeps us thinking that bliss is one step away. Guru Nanak Dev Ji reminds us that in the same way that rivers and streams travel towards the ocean, we too can go back into that ocean of bliss in this very moment internally, even whilst we're doing our day to day tasks. Even if you've got an abundance of wealth, if you are not satisfied, you can bring a lot of distress to the world because of your hunger. You could be as small as an ant - you may not know a lot or have a lot materialistically, but because you're complete from inside, in that you've found eternal bliss, you will be of service to your life and bring peace into the world.

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Topics:

00:00 Introduction

00:50 It's not about what you know - Saalaahee Saalaahi

06:40 Lose your identity - Nadeeaa Ate Vaah

10:43 Not touched the essence - Kids in tuition

14:51 Loose your identity - Nadeeaa Ate Vaah

24:06 Sakhi of Bhagat Naam Dev Ji

31:34 Even if you had this much! - Samund Saah Sultaan

32:23 Nothing compared to that one who remembers Vaheguru - Keeree Tul Na Hove-ee

#Spirituality #Peace #Sikh

The mind constantly keeps falling into the trap thinking it needs to know the absolute limit and end to everything and figure everything out. That's okay but it can think that once it's figured it out how this works, how that works, it's going to feel complete and satisfied and at some points it's going to come to a stop. That's an illusion because you'll never reach that place discovering more about the creation. Instead you'll find yourself in a rut of chasing pleasure.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji says something very simple - sometimes hearing something so simple can make you think - is that it? Guru Ji says take a moment to just say, 'wow' to how great You are, and realise that in that moment of 'wow', you are complete.

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Topics:

00:00 Introduction

00:25 The vastness of the creation - Pataala Pataal

04:00 You'll not find the end of the creation! - Orrak Orrak Bhaal Thake

07:34 Consumerism over peace

26:20 One creator! - Sehas Atthareh Kehan Kateba

30:57 Be aware of the things you use in life and why they were created

37:29 There's no measure to bliss! - Lekha Hoe Ta Likheeai

40:56 Just say wow! - Nanak Vaddaa Aakheeai

#Spirituality #Creation #Consumerism

You may feel you're doing something good for yourself and for the world, when the real work internally is still to be done. Let's take on the wisdom of the Guru and start letting go of the things that are holding us back from experiencing the soul.

Knowing about the creation or improving the external quality of our life won't take us into a state of joy. In the state of awe, surrender and gratitude will take us to our true home.

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Topics:

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Fruitful or not? - Teerath Tap

22:07 Let go, live in devotion - Sunia Mania Man Keeta Bhaao

27:27 Let it go! - Anecdote about a person who falls off a cliff!

32:44 The inner journey - Antargat Teerath Mal Naao

34:21 It was me! - Story of Sant Waryam singh

39:01 The inner journey - Antargat Teerath Mal Naao

40:53 All You - Sabh Gun Tere Mai Naahee Koe

41:18 What is devotion - Vin Gun Keete Bhagat Na Hoe

42:49 Vaah! - Suasat Aath Baani Barmaao

44:43 Truth and joy - Sat Suhaan Sadaa Man Chaao

46:45 What time and day? - Kavan Su Vela Vakhat Kavan

48:48 What season and month? Kavan Su Rutee Maahu Kavan

49:05 Religious scholars don't know - Vel Na Paaeeaa Panddtee

49:36 Islamics judges don't know - Vakhat Na Paaeo Kaadeeaa

50:00 The Yogis don't know - Thit Vaar Na Jogee Jaanai

50:17 Only the One knows - Ja Karta Sirthi Ko Saajai

54:17 How can I praise You? - Kiv Kar Aakhaa

56:19 It's not about how much you know - Nanak Aakhan Sabh Ko Aakhai

58:16 That One is Great! - Vadda Sahib Vaddee Naaee

58:42 Your intellect will only take you so far - Nanak Je Ko Aapo Jaanai

#Spirituality #Creation #LettingGo

When we're repeating actions again and again, it's forming a part of our subconscious mind. Living unconsciously means to live out of those patterns, regardless of whether they are good or bad. Spiritual awakening is when we use the tools the Guru provides to live consciously. Living consciously is being coloured in love which cleanses your mind and allows you to use your mind righteously instead of it using you.

Topics:

00:00 Coming up in this episode

01:24 Introduction

02:53 You get a bit dirty - Bhareerai Hath

04:59 Wash yourself! - Paani Dhotai

05:29 You soil your clothes - Moot Paleeti

06:03 Get the soap out! - De Saboon

06:53 Feeling stuck in habits - Bhareeai Mat, Ohu Dhopai

10:49 It's no small thing! - Puni Paapi

13:12 Why are you the way you are? - Kar Kar Karna

17:13 Don't blame others - Aape Beej

35:26 Coming out of a habit - Kar Kar Karna

58:21 Divine law - Nanak Hukmi Aavhu Jaahu

59:06 Amrit Vela and Sarovars

03:37:37 Closing

#Spirituality #Habits #Blame