Gurmat Saachi Saacha Vichaar

No one denys that NAAM is a gift obtained as Divine Virtues on contemplating on GURBANI. However, Nam Japna is simply saying praises of Beant Akalpurak/Ik Oankar by expressing through a wondrous word Waheguru/Vahiguru. It is an expression of one’s humble submission in gratitude to Almighty who is beyond descrption but is a Reality at the same time..

How are you going convince that Guru Gobind Singh was mislead when he said “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh”?

Guru Nanak Sahib said, “Tera ek naam tare sansar, meh ehea aas ehea aadhar”

Some say that “Sikhs do not believe in Magical Mantrars” – For Waheguru Sake do not say that “Sikhs do not believe” – just say that you do not believe as of today. I do believe with conviction and experience (experienting).

A thorough grasp of Gurbani leads to Naam and that leads to Liv/Simran and that leads to automatic uttering/reciting/chanting the of Source of Gurbani i. e. Ik Oankar/Akalpurakh/Kartapurakh …….summed up in Wonderous Word WAHEGURU/VAHIGURU.

The reverse is also applicable when one starts to call out for Waheguru/Vahiguru (BEANT) for an extended period of time an urge develops to know about Waheguru/Vahiguru through Gurbani and Satsangat. Gurbani says:-

“ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੀ ਆਪੇ ਰਾਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ‘॥ (Raag Asa M. 5, 403-15).
Apunae Saevak Kee Aapae Raakhai Aapae Naam Japaavai ||

If one goes into the mode of experiencing the truths in Gurbani (which comes to egoless persons), one is attracted to a Name of God automatically to meet the truth i. e. ‘ਆਪੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ’. Please try this then you wiil know the right ‘Name’ as a Divine Gift. It is s not the same as parroting of Waheguru Name. This is difference when ‘Waheguru Name’ emerges as Gurparsad/Grace/Kirpa on going deep into ‘Nit-Nem’ of Gurbani.

Have you ever tried Waheguru Nam Jaap? First try that for some time then give your pronouncement. You may recite and contemplate on the messages of 1st and 2nd Ashpadi of Sukhmani Sahib and Lavaan for about 10 days and then come back to the Forum with your honest experience?

“Gurbani eis jag mein chanan”, – By merely knowing that Gurbani is light-house, one does not see the light. One needs to experience the truths in Gurbani and then share with love with others. Use of computers can give information but not ‘Brahm Gian’ contained in Gurbani.

Nam Japna (reciting the name of Akalpurakh such as Ik Onkar/Waheguru) and Simran leading to liv in order to come to grip with Naam – an awastha where one is experiencing and experimenting with Gurbani (Anubhavi Gurmukh).

Most religions believe in that there is ONE God; whereas in Sikhi there is ‘ONE AND ONLY ONE GOD’ – (“Sab kich aape aap”) as a result ‘Ik’ is placed before Onkaar. The emphasis is that there is nothing but “Only One God”. So why so much time is being spent on this very clear aspect of opening verse of Guru Granth Sahib in developing pronunciations? What is important is the comprehension of the Truth in the message of Guru Nanak Sahib in Jap Ji Sahib.

God has a name to reach out to Him but as we are His small children we may address Him by our chosen names whether are not those represent His attributes or not. He can be attracted even by loving signs as well for that matter.

As a small boy, I never called my father by name but inherently I knew his presence and support and that was the Divine link. I looked up to him and he looked after me. A similar link translates our Divine relationship with God (Waheguru/Vahiguru) who is:-

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਤੂੰਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਾਤਾ ॥ (Raag Maajh M. 5, GGS. 103-12).
Thoon Maeraa Pithaa Thoonhai Maeraa Maathaa ||
You are my Father, and You are my Mother.

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਬੰਧਪੁ ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਭ੍ਰਾਤਾ ॥
Thoon Maeraa Bandhhap Thoon Maeraa Bhraathaa ||
You are my Relative, and You are my Brother.

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਰਾਖਾ ਸਭਨੀ ਥਾਈ ਤਾ ਭਉ ਕੇਹਾ ਕਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥
Thoon Maeraa Raakhaa Sabhanee Thhaaee Thaa Bho Kaehaa Kaarraa Jeeo ||1||
You are my Protector everywhere; why should I feel any fear or anxiety? ||1||

ਤੁਮਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤੇ ਤੁਧੁ ਪਛਾਣਾ ॥
Thumaree Kirapaa Thae Thudhh Pashhaanaa ||
By Your Grace, I recognize You.

ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰੀ ਓਟ ਤੂੰਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਾਣਾ ॥
Thoon Maeree Outt Thoonhai Maeraa Maanaa ||
You are my Shelter, and You are my Honor.

ਤੁਝ ਬਿਨੁ ਦੂਜਾ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ ਸਭੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਖੇਲੁ ਅਖਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੨॥
Thujh Bin Dhoojaa Avar N Koee Sabh Thaeraa Khael Akhaarraa Jeeo ||2||
Without You, there is no other; the entire Universe is the Arena of Your Play. ||2||

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਤੁਧੁ ਉਪਾਏ ॥
Jeea Janth Sabh Thudhh Oupaaeae ||
You have created all beings and creatures.

ਜਿਤੁ ਜਿਤੁ ਭਾਣਾ ਤਿਤੁ ਤਿਤੁ ਲਾਏ ॥
Jith Jith Bhaanaa Thith Thith Laaeae ||
As it pleases You, You assign tasks to one and all.

ਸਭ ਕਿਛੁ ਕੀਤਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੋਵੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਕਿਛੁ ਅਸਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥
Sabh Kishh Keethaa Thaeraa Hovai Naahee Kishh Asaarraa Jeeo ||3||
All things are Your Doing; we can do nothing ourselves. ||3||

ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਮਹਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥
Naam Dhhiaae Mehaa Sukh Paaeiaa ||
Meditating on the Naam, I have found great peace.

ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਸੀਤਲਾਇਆ ॥
Har Gun Gaae Maeraa Man Seethalaaeiaa ||
Singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, my mind is cooled and soothed.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਤਾ ਬਿਖਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੪॥੨੪॥੩੧॥
Gur Poorai Vajee Vaadhhaaee Naanak Jithaa Bikhaarraa Jeeo ||4||24||31||
Through the Perfect Guru, congratulations are pouring in-Nanak is victorious on the arduous battlefield of life! ||4||24||31||

We should feel joy in propagating the highest thruths in Gurbani (Nam- Name, Naam, Simran) with joy but through inward experience.

The Sikh Ardas has an important component in saying:-

“Sei piare mel, jinhan milian tera Nam chitt avai” and 10 times we utter ‘Waheguru’ and 8 times wa say loudly “Bolo ji Waheguru”.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji describes an elevated awastha of a Gurmukh in the following verse. It implies that He can have a (Chosen) Name:-

ਏਕ ਚਿੱਤ ਜਿਹ ਇਕ ਛਿਨ ਧਿਆਇਓ ॥ Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Dasam Granth, page 36, line 7-8).
Ek Chitt Jih Ik Chin Dhiaaio||
He Who meditates upon Him with single mind even for an instant;

ਕਾਲ ਫਾਸ ਕੇ ਬੀਚ ਨ ਆਇਓ ॥੧੦॥
Kaal Phaas Ke Boodhe Na Aaio||10||
He doth not come within the trap of death.

There are many promises and directions in Gurbani. Some are highlighted below:-

1. “Birtha kohe na jahe je avai tudh aai”

2. “Toon mera rakha sabni thaein, ta bhu keha kara jio”.

3. “Gur Kee Math Thoon Laehi Eiaanae || Bhagath Binaa Bahu Ddoobae Siaanae”

4. “Parbhram jin sach kar jata, Nanak so jan sach samata”

5. ‘Naam sang ji ka man maneia, Nanak tineh Niranjan janeia”.

7. “Sarab rog ka aukaghd naam“.

8. “Prab ke simran sab kich sooje”

9. “Gobind milan ki eih teri baria, avar kaaj tere kitten a kaam, mil sadh sangat bhaj kewal naam”.

10. “Poorai Bhaag Sathigur Milai Har Naam Dhhiaae”

13. “Manamukh Bhoolae Bikh Lagae Ahilaa Janam Gavaaeiaa”..

14. “Har Kaa Naam Sadhaa Sukh Saagar Saachaa Sabadh N Bhaaeiaa”.

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