What is Chardi Kala? In Sikhism, Chardi Kala Charhdi Kala, is the Punjabi term for aspiring to maintain a mental state of eternal resilience, optimism and joy;
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Sab sikhan ko Hukam hai guru manyo Granth – Jyoti jot divas Guru Gobind Singh
Joti jot means the day Guru Gobind Singh ji left his heavenly abode in 1708, at Hazur Sahib(Nanded) Maharashtra India.
This quote “All Sikhs are commanded to take the Granth as Guru” is by the last living Guru for the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This was proclaimed by Guru ji when he felt that his call from Heaven had come and it was time for him to pass the successorship (gur gadi).
Why call her Bad? From her, Kings are born
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, believed men and women are equal and therefore women cannot be considered inferior. To woman we marry, of woman are we born, of woman conceived, by woman is the civilization continued. It is by woman that the entire social order is maintained. Then “why call her bad? From her Kings are born”
Man breaks flowers with one hand & offers with other hand
Guru Har Rai ji wrote this quote: “Man breaks flowers with one hand and offers them with the other, but the flowers perfume both hands alike.
The axe cuts the sandal tree,
yet the sandal perfumes the axe.“ in a letter.
Nanak naam Jahaj hai, chadhe so utre paar
The following lines “Nanak naam jahaj hai, chadhe so utre paar“, are often chanted by Sikhs. They were not written by Guru Nanak or appear in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. “Nanak naam jahaj hai, chadhe…
Whosoever has come shall depart – Guru Nanak
Death is Inevitable: Gurbani teaches us that the death is inevitable. It is law of the nature. Whosoever is born must die. Rich and poor, young and old all have die one day. Guru Nanak…
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Teachings: Kirat Karo, Naam Japo, Vand Chako
On the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev’s Ji’s birthday let’s Read & Reflect on Guru ji’s main teaching for Sikhs. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings are summarized as the Three Pillars of Sikhism: Kirat Karo…
Sab sikhan ko Hukam hai guru manyo Granth – Jyoti jot divas Guru Gobind Singh
Sab sikhan ko Hukam hai guru manyo Granth – Jyoti jot divas Guru Gobind Singh
Joti jot means the day Guru Gobind Singh ji left his heavenly abode in 1708, at Hazur Sahib(Nanded) Maharashtra India.
This quote “All Sikhs are commanded to take the Granth as Guru” is by the last living Guru for the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This was proclaimed by Guru ji when he felt that his call from Heaven had come and it was time for him to pass the successorship (gur gadi).
HAPPY DIWALI & BANDHI CHOR DIVAS – FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Happy Diwali – the Indian Hindu festival of Lights. The Jains observe Diwali which marks the final liberation of Mahavira & the Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas to mark the release of Guru Hargobind from…
Speak only that will bring you Honor
Do you control your mind or does your mind control you? This quote by Guru Nanak dev ji is guiding us that if we can conquer our mind, we can conquer anything. Read below on the story and analogy of mind like a horse that creates havoc when you try to tame it.