Slide presentation from Gurbani Vichaar Program. Chardi Kalaa Foundation and Sikh Gurdwara San Jose monthly sessions.
Abstract: We will look at the concept of Haumai in Gurbani. The basic need is to first familiarize oneself with one’s Haumai (often translated as Ego) and then work on getting rid of it to attain realization, as Haumai is the only blocking factor for Grace to occur and to be seen in one’s life. In the light of Gurbani, how can we get rid of Haumai?
Jap Ji Sahib is come in the begining of the Guru Granth Sahib and Jap ji sahb is also a part of nitnem bani which is read early in the morning Jap ji sahib is written by Guru Nanak Dev Ji .
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Slide presentation from Gurbani Vichaar Program. Chardi Kalaa Foundation and Sikh Gurdwara San Jose monthly sessions.
Abstract: We will look at the concept of Haumai in Gurbani. The basic need is to first familiarize oneself with one’s Haumai (often translated as Ego) and then work on getting rid of it to attain realization, as Haumai is the only blocking factor for Grace to occur and to be seen in one’s life. In the light of Gurbani, how can we get rid of Haumai?
Jap Ji Sahib is come in the begining of the Guru Granth Sahib and Jap ji sahb is also a part of nitnem bani which is read early in the morning Jap ji sahib is written by Guru Nanak Dev Ji .
Sikh Ardaas depicts sikh histroy and sikh philosphy. In this powerpoint, we are presenting, the description of first para of Sikh Ardaas. It also explains meaning and importance of ardaas(prayer) in general
P3&p4 mtp Slides of the P3 and P4 Dialogue Session with the Principal on Frid...yapsmail
The document summarizes key points from a P3 and P4 parent dialogue session at Evergreen Primary School. It introduces the school's teachers, mission, vision, values and academic focus for 2010. It outlines the school's expectations of students and parental support, as well as the academic and character building support provided to students. Details are also given around subject-based banding, curriculum matters for key subjects, and assessment.
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2. To live in alignment with Hukam means accepting God's will through good and bad (bhaana manana), following the teachings of the Guru, and overcoming ego through meditation on the Guru's words.
3. While we have free will to make choices, our ability to act comes only from God. We should strive to follow the Guru but accept outcomes as God's will, exercising
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- Each being inherently has the divine light within. We should search for the divine within our own hearts.
- All faiths come from the same divine light. We should respect all religions and see the divine in all people.
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2. The delusive power of maya does not affect him. Through unitive consciousness, he remains absorbed in God and realizes his true nature. Physical existence is not a bondage for him as he has transcended those limitations.
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We will look at what Gurbani has to say about achieving a deeper and more lasting happiness and how to apply it in our lives.
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2. It analyzes the Gurus' emphasis on listening, practicing, using letters, the role of classmates, learning through questioning, and learning through practice.
3. The overall message is that Sikh teachings and history show the intimate connection between Sikhi and education, and exploring this framework can help Sikhs realize their full potential.
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Journey to Pakjstan to Connect with Sikh Heritageims191
The document summarizes the author's journey through Pakistan to connect with their Sikh heritage. It lists numerous important Sikh religious sites visited, including gurdwaras in Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Peshawar, and other cities. It also mentions other notable places seen along the way such as forts, museums, the birthplace of Guru Ramdas, and restaurants where Qawwali music was heard. The journey allowed the author to experience important locations from Sikh history across Pakistan.
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This document discusses the spiritual concept of love from various perspectives. It describes love as an ingredient in the cosmic creation of the universe, as the primal force sustaining nature, and as the glue that binds together families, communities and society. It then contrasts human love with divine love and outlines the four stages of progressing from human to divine love: from self-interest to interest in others, from knowledge to equality of feeling, from ego to selflessness, and from duty to unity with the divine.
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Guru Granth Sahib promotes ideals of social welfare, multiculturalism, and ethics that can bring stability to the global community. It presents Sikh teachings as relevant to modern philosophy and contributing to worldwide well-being. Its message of religious tolerance, pluralism, and inter-faith dialogue can foster understanding between religions and help address global challenges by establishing peace, harmony, and cooperation. The moral code in Guru Granth Sahib outlines virtues like humility, tolerance, and hard work that can improve lives individually and collectively.
HUKAM: What it is & What it Aint? - I.J. Singhims191
Hukam refers to the divine will or order in Sikhi. It does not imply that God micromanages every detail, but rather that all existence is an expression of Hukam and nothing exists outside of it. While the laws of cause and effect are part of Hukam, Sikhi also acknowledges free will. To live in Hukam means making honest choices and accepting what life offers with cheerfulness, focusing on living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the past or future. However, some question if simply accepting Hukam is an easy way out of responsibility, though rational perspectives suggest developing equanimity and the wisdom to know what can and cannot be changed.
This document discusses hate crimes against Sikhs that occurred after 9/11. It provides details on four specific incidents: 1) Anti-Sikh graffiti spray painted on a temple in Fresno, CA in 2004. 2) The murder of a Sikh gas station owner in Arizona by a man who said he was targeting Arabs. 3) An arson attack that severely damaged a Sikh temple in New York in 2001. 4) A Sikh liquor store owner in LA who was beaten by two men using metal poles, also in 2001.
Hukam for sggs conferenceLiving in alignment with Hukam (Hukam rajaaee chalnaa) ims191
Hukam refers to God's will or command that governs all creation. There are three key points:
1. Everything exists under the laws of Hukam, including natural and spiritual laws. However, God is not limited by these laws and administers justice through kindness.
2. To live in alignment with Hukam means accepting God's will through good and bad (bhaana manana), following the teachings of the Guru, and overcoming ego through meditation on the Guru's words.
3. While we have free will to make choices, our ability to act comes only from God. We should strive to follow the Guru but accept outcomes as God's will, exercising
All Pervasive Divine Presence (sabh govind hai) ims191
The document discusses the concept of the all-pervasive divine presence in creation. It makes the following key points:
- Waheguru is both immanent, dwelling within creation, and transcendent, not limited by it. He pervades and permeates all places.
- Each being inherently has the divine light within. We should search for the divine within our own hearts.
- All faiths come from the same divine light. We should respect all religions and see the divine in all people.
1. Jeevan Mukta is a person who has attained liberation while still living. He has realized the attributes of liberation and attained a state of equipoise where his self-will is attuned to the Will of God.
2. The delusive power of maya does not affect him. Through unitive consciousness, he remains absorbed in God and realizes his true nature. Physical existence is not a bondage for him as he has transcended those limitations.
3. In short, the Jeevan Mukta is considered a God-man who lives on earth. He is free from the cycles of rebirth and lives in a state of blissful union with God.
The document discusses the concept of "mun" or mind according to the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib. It begins by asking what SGGS tells us about mun and how to work on reforming our mun to stay on the path shown by our Gurus. It then covers topics like definitions of mind in different religions and spiritual practices, quotes from scriptures about mind, and what SGGS says about recognizing the true nature and origin of the mind and conquering or reforming it through eliminating duality and attachment to other things besides the Divine. The document seeks to explore how to utilize the teachings and practices given by the Gurus to achieve the final spiritual goal.
Pursuit of happiness - vichaar July 27, 2014ims191
We spend our lives pursuing whatever we believe will make us happy – wealth, success, popularity, excitement or whatever, but even if we achieve any of these, we find that the pleasure is fleeting, and we still remain unsatisfied. Meanwhile, we find many reasons for unhappiness and suffering.
We will look at what Gurbani has to say about achieving a deeper and more lasting happiness and how to apply it in our lives.
Framework for education_based_on_gurbani - Gurinder Pal Singh (Vichaar)ims191
1. The document discusses how Gurbani and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus provide a framework for education, covering various aspects of knowledge delivery such as use of poetry, repetition, graphics, quantification, music, the importance of teachers, and education being for all people.
2. It analyzes the Gurus' emphasis on listening, practicing, using letters, the role of classmates, learning through questioning, and learning through practice.
3. The overall message is that Sikh teachings and history show the intimate connection between Sikhi and education, and exploring this framework can help Sikhs realize their full potential.
This document discusses the concepts of free will and destiny from a Sikh perspective. It presents a story about a man named Dhanna Singh Malhi and reflects on how different events in his life were both within and outside of his control, and how he was able to use his free will to change his destiny through hard work and focusing on relationships. While some things are pre-determined, the discussion suggests that as Sikhs, we can overcome challenges and determine our own destinies by living according to ethical principles of service, justice, and unconditional love.
Sach achaar or truthful living – ethical msg of sggsims191
The document provides an overview of the key ethical messages and principles discussed in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. In 3 sentences: It discusses that the primary goal of human life is to meet the Lord through truthful living. It outlines virtues like truth, contentment, compassion, and humility that should guide one's actions, as well as vices like lust, anger, greed and ego that lead one astray. The document emphasizes developing an ethical lifestyle and detaching from worldly attachments in order to achieve spiritual enlightenment and union with God.
3. What is Chardi Kalaa?
Origin?
Not in Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Dasam Granth
Chardi - increasing, rising, on the ascendant,
soaring
Kalaa - art or technique, power, energy, spirit
A frame of mind or attitude that a Sikh should
strive to maintain at all times
4. What is Chardi Kalaa?
Soaring spirit
Positive, buoyant and optimistic attitude to life
and the future
Always to be – in "high spirits", "ever
progressive", "forward looking”
Resilience - never despair, never admit defeat
and refuse to be crushed by adversity. The ability
to rise up again after the severest of setbacks.
5. Maintaining Chardi Kalaa
Faith in God and Guru
Seek God/Guru’s Sharan and have faith that He
will take care of you
ਮੇਰਾ ਸਤਿਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਰਖਵਾਲਾ ਹੋਆ ॥
My True Guru is my Savior and Protector.
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ਊਠਤਿ ਸਤੁਖੀਆ ਬੈਠਤਿ ਸਤੁਖੀਆ ॥
Standing up, I am at peace; sitting down, I am at peace.
ਭਉ ਨਹੀ ਲਾਗੈ ਜਾਂ ਐਸਤੇ ਬੁਝੀਆ ॥੧॥
I feel no fear, because this is what I understand. ||1||
ਰਾਖਾ ਏਕੁ ਹਮਾਰਾ ਸਤੁਆਮੀ ॥
The One Lord, my Lord and Master, is my Protector.
ਸਤਗਲ ਘਟਾ ਕਾ ਅੰਤਿਰਜਾਮੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
He is the Inner-knower, the Searcher of Hearts. ||1||Pause||
6. Faith in God / Guru
ਤਿੂ ੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਿਪਤਿਾ ਤਿੂ ੰਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਾਤਿਾ ॥
You are my Father, and You are my Mother.
ਤਿੂ ੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਬੰਧਪੁ ਤਿੂ ੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰ ਾਤਿਾ ॥
You are my Relative, and You are my Brother.
ਤਿੂ ੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਰਾਖਾ ਸਤਭਨੀ ਥਾਈ ਤਿਾ ਭਉ ਕੇਹਾ ਕਾੜਾ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥
You are my Protector everywhere; why should I feel any fear or anxiety? ||1||
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ਸਤਿਤਿਗੁਰ ਆਇਓ ਸਤਰਿਣਿ ਤਿੁ ਹਾਰੀ ॥
O True Guru, I have come to Your Sanctuary.
ਿਮਲੈ ਸਤੂਖੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਿਰ ਸਤੋਭਾ ਿਚਿੰਤਿਾ ਲਾਿਹ ਹਮਾਰੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Grant me the peace and glory of the Lord's Name, and remove my anxiety. ||1||Pause||
7. Faith in God / Guru
ਤਿਾਤਿੀ ਵਾਉ ਨ ਲਗਈ ਪਾਰਬਰਹਮ ਸਤਰਣਿਾਈ ॥
The hot wind does not even touch one who is under the Protection of the Supreme Lord God.
ਚਿਉਿਗਰਦ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਰਾਮ ਕਾਰ ਦੁ ਖੁ ਲਗੈ ਨ ਭਾਈ ॥੧॥
On all four sides I am surrounded by the Lord's Circle of Protection; pain does not afflict me, O Siblings of
Destiny. ||1||
ਸਤਿਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਭੇਿਟਆ ਿਜਿਨ ਬਣਿਤਿ ਬਣਿਾਈ ॥
I have met the Perfect True Guru, who has done this deed.
ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਉਖਧੁ ਦੀਆ ਏਕਾ ਿਲਵ ਲਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
He has given me the medicine of the Lord's Name, and I enshrine love for the One Lord. ||1||Pause||
ਰਾਿਖ ਲੀਏ ਿਤਿਿਨ ਰਖਨਹਾਿਰ ਸਤਭ ਿਬਆਿਧ ਿਮਟਾਈ ॥
The Savior Lord has saved me, and eradicated all my sickness.
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਿਕਰਪਾ ਭਈ ਪਰਭ ਭਏ ਸਤਹਾਈ ॥੨॥੧੫॥੭੯॥
Says Nanak, God has showered me with His Mercy; He has become my help and support. ||2||15||79||
8. Acceptance of Hukam
The Gurmukh lives in cheerful acceptance of the Divine Will.
God knows what is for the best even if we do not understand it.
ਹੁਕਿਮ ਰਜਾਈ ਚਿਲਣਿਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਿਲਿਖਆ ਨਾਿਲ ॥੧॥
O Nanak, it is written that you shall obey the Hukam of His Command, and walk in the Way of His Will. ||1||
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ਤਿੇਰਾ ਕੀਆ ਮੀਠਾ ਲਾਗੈ ॥
Your actions seem so sweet to me.
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ਤਿੁ ਮ ਕਰਹੁ ਭਲਾ ਹਮ ਭਲੋ ਨ ਜਾਨਹ ਤਿੁ ਮ ਸਤਦਾ ਸਤਦਾ ਦਇਆਲਾ ॥
You do good for us, but we do not see it as good; You are kind and compassionate, forever and ever.
ਤਿੁ ਮ ਸਤੁਖਦਾਈ ਪੁਰਖ ਿਬਧਾਤਿੇ ਤਿੁ ਮ ਰਾਖਹੁ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਬਾਲਾ ॥੩॥
You are the Giver of peace, the Primal Lord, the Architect of Destiny; please, save us, Your children! ||3||
9. Gratitude for all His Blessings
Gratitude for all of God’s manifold blessings is key to maintaining chardi
kalaa.
ਦਦਾ ਦਾਤਿਾ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਸਤਭ ਕਉ ਦੇਵਨਹਾਰ ॥
DADDA: The One Lord is the Great Giver; He is the Giver to all.
ਦੇਂਦੇ ਤਿੋਿਟ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਅਗਨਤਿ ਭਰੇ ਭੰਡਾਰ ॥
There is no limit to His Giving. His countless warehouses are filled to overflowing.
ਦੈਨਹਾਰੁ ਸਤਦ ਜੀਵਨਹਾਰਾ ॥
The Great Giver is alive forever.
ਮਨ ਮੂਰਖ ਿਕਉ ਤਿਾਿਹ ਿਬਸਤਾਰਾ ॥
O foolish mind, why have you forgotten Him?
Instead of appreciating all His blessings, we only focus on what else we feel
we need
ਦਸਤ ਬਸਤਤਿੂ ਲੇ ਪਾਛੈ ਪਾਵੈ ॥
He obtains ten things, and puts them behind him;
ਏਕ ਬਸਤਤਿੁ ਕਾਰਿਨ ਿਬਖੋਿਟ ਗਵਾਵੈ ॥
for the sake of one thing withheld, he forfeits his faith.
ਏਕ ਭੀ ਨ ਦੇਇ ਦਸਤ ਭੀ ਿਹਿਰ ਲੇ ਇ ॥
But what if that one thing were not given, and the ten were taken away?
ਤਿਉ ਮੂੜਾ ਕਹੁ ਕਹਾ ਕਰੇਇ ॥
Then, what could the fool say or do?
10. Spirit of Gratitude, Contentment
ਜਾ ਤਿੂ ਮੇਰੈ ਵਿਲ ਹੈ ਤਿਾ ਿਕਆ ਮੁਹਛੰਦਾ ॥
When You are on my side, Lord, what do I need to worry about?
ਤਿੁ ਧੁ ਸਤਭੁ ਿਕਛੁ ਮੈਨੋ ਸਤਉਿਪਆ ਜਾ ਤਿੇਰਾ ਬੰਦਾ ॥
You entrusted everything to me, when I became Your slave.
ਲਖਮੀ ਤਿੋਿਟ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਖਾਇ ਖਰਿਚਿ ਰਹੰਦਾ ॥
My wealth is inexhaustible, no matter how much I spend and consume.
ਲਖ ਚਿਉਰਾਸਤੀਹ ਮੇਦਨੀ ਸਤਭ ਸਤੇਵ ਕਰੰਦਾ ॥
The 8.4 million species of beings all work to serve me.
ਏਹ ਵੈਰੀ ਿਮਤਿਰ ਸਤਿਭ ਕੀਿਤਿਆ ਨਹ ਮੰਗਿਹ ਮੰਦਾ ॥
All these enemies have become my friends, and no one wishes me ill.
ਲੇ ਖਾ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਪੁਛਈ ਜਾ ਹਿਰ ਬਖਸਤੰਦਾ ॥
No one calls me to account, since God is my forgiver.
ਅਨੰਦੁ ਭਇਆ ਸਤੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਿਮਿਲ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਿਵੰਦਾ ॥
I have become blissful, and I have found peace, meeting with the Guru, the Lord of the Universe.
ਸਤਭੇ ਕਾਜ ਸਤਵਾਿਰਐ ਜਾ ਤਿੁ ਧੁ ਭਾਵੰਦਾ ॥੭॥
All my affairs have been resolved, since You are pleased with me. ||7||
11. Relating to Waheguru
Our true self is Divine
ਮਨ ਤਿੂ ੰ ਜੋਿਤਿ ਸਤਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਆਪਣਿਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣਿੁ ॥
O my mind, you are the embodiment of the Divine Light - recognize your own origin.
ਮਨ ਹਿਰ ਜੀ ਤਿੇਰੈ ਨਾਿਲ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਮਤਿੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਮਾਣਿੁ ॥
O my mind, the Dear Lord is with you; through the Guru's Teachings, enjoy His Love.
One in tune with the Infinite Lord shares In His Glory and
Power
ਅਚਿਰਜ ਕਥਾ ਮਹਾ ਅਨੂ ਪ ॥
Wondrous and beautiful is the description,
ਪਰਾਤਿਮਾ ਪਾਰਬਰਹਮ ਕਾ ਰੂਪੁ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
The soul is the embodient of the Supreme Lord God. ||Pause||
ਨਾ ਇਹੁ ਬੂਢਾ ਨਾ ਇਹੁ ਬਾਲਾ ॥
He is not old; He is not young.
ਨਾ ਇਸਤੁ ਦੂ ਖੁ ਨਹੀ ਜਮ ਜਾਲਾ ॥
He is not in pain; He is not caught in Death's noose.
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12. Relating to Waheguru
ਨਾ ਇਹੁ ਿਬਨਸਤੈ ਨਾ ਇਹੁ ਜਾਇ ॥
He does not die; He does not go away.
ਆਿਦ ਜੁਗਾਦੀ ਰਿਹਆ ਸਤਮਾਇ ॥੧॥
In the beginning, and throughout the ages, He is permeating everywhere. ||1||
ਨਾ ਇਸਤੁ ਉਸਤਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਇਸਤੁ ਸਤੀਤਿੁ ॥
He is not hot; He is not cold.
ਨਾ ਇਸਤੁ ਦੁ ਸਤਮਨੁ ਨਾ ਇਸਤੁ ਮੀਤਿੁ ॥
He has no enemy; He has no friend.
ਨਾ ਇਸਤੁ ਹਰਖੁ ਨਹੀ ਇਸਤੁ ਸਤੋਗੁ ॥
He is not happy; He is not sad.
ਸਤਭੁ ਿਕਛੁ ਇਸਤ ਕਾ ਇਹੁ ਕਰਨੈ ਜੋਗੁ ॥੨॥
Everything belongs to Him; He can do anything. ||2||
13. Relating to Waheguru
ਨਾ ਓਹੁ ਮਰਤਿਾ ਨਾ ਹਮ ਡਿਰਆ ॥
He does not die, so I do not fear.
ਨਾ ਓਹੁ ਿਬਨਸਤੈ ਨਾ ਹਮ ਕਿੜਆ ॥
He does not perish, so I do not grieve.
ਨਾ ਓਹੁ ਿਨਰਧਨੁ ਨਾ ਹਮ ਭੂ ਖੇ ॥
He is not poor, so I do not hunger.
ਨਾ ਓਸਤੁ ਦੂ ਖੁ ਨ ਹਮ ਕਉ ਦੂ ਖੇ ॥੧॥
He is not in pain, so I do not suffer. ||1||
ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਊ ਮਾਰਨਵਾਰਾ ॥
There is no other Destroyer than Him.
ਜੀਅਉ ਹਮਾਰਾ ਜੀਉ ਦੇਨਹਾਰਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
He is my very life, the Giver of life. ||1||Pause||
ਨਾ ਉਸਤੁ ਬੰਧਨ ਨਾ ਹਮ ਬਾਧੇ ॥
He is not bound, so I am not in bondage.
ਨਾ ਉਸਤੁ ਧੰਧਾ ਨਾ ਹਮ ਧਾਧੇ ॥
He has no occupation, so I have no entanglements.
ਨਾ ਉਸਤੁ ਮੈਲੁ ਨ ਹਮ ਕਉ ਮੈਲਾ ॥
He has no impurities, so I have no impurities.
ਓਸਤੁ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਤਿ ਹਮ ਸਤਦ ਕੇਲਾ ॥੨॥
He is in ecstasy, so I am always happy. ||2||
14. Relating to Waheguru
ਦੁ ਖੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਸਤਭੁ ਸਤੁਖੁ ਹੀ ਹੈ ਰੇ ਏਕੈ ਏਕੀ ਨੇ ਤਿੈ ॥
He has no pain - he is totally at peace. With his eyes, he sees only the One Lord.
ਬੁਰਾ ਨਹੀ ਸਤਭੁ ਭਲਾ ਹੀ ਹੈ ਰੇ ਹਾਰ ਨਹੀ ਸਤਭ ਜੇਤਿੈ ॥੧॥
No one seems evil to him - all are good. There is no defeat - he is totally victorious. ||1||
ਸਤੋਗੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਸਤਦਾ ਹਰਖੀ ਹੈ ਰੇ ਛੋਿਡ ਨਾਹੀ ਿਕਛੁ ਲੇ ਤਿੈ ॥
He is never in sorrow - he is always happy; but he gives this up, and does not take anything.
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਨੁ ਹਿਰ ਹਿਰ ਹਿਰ ਹੈ ਕਤਿ ਆਵੈ ਕਤਿ ਰਮਤਿੈ ॥੨॥੩॥੨੨॥
Says Nanak, the humble servant of the Lord is himself the Lord, Har, Har; he does not come and go in
reincarnation. ||2||3||22||
15. Relating to Waheguru
ਿਜਸਤ ਕਾ ਿਪਤਿਾ ਤਿੂ ਹੈ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਤੁਆਮੀ ਿਤਿਸਤੁ ਬਾਿਰਕ ਭੂ ਖ ਕੈਸਤੀ ॥
What hunger can the child ever have, O my Lord and Master, when You are his Father?
ਨਵ ਿਨਿਧ ਨਾਮੁ ਿਨਧਾਨੁ ਿਗਰਿਹ ਤਿੇਰੈ ਮਿਨ ਬਾਂਛੈ ਸਤੋ ਲੈ ਸਤੀ ॥੩॥
The treasure of the Naam and the nine treasures are in Your celestial household. You
fulfill the desires of the mind. ||3||
ਿਪਤਿਾ ਿਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਿਲ ਆਿਗਆ ਇਹ ਦੀਨੀ ਬਾਿਰਕੁ ਮੁਿਖ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਸਤੋ ਦੇਨਾ ॥
My Merciful Father has issued this Command: whatever the child asks for, is put into his
mouth.
ਨਾਨਕ ਬਾਿਰਕੁ ਦਰਸਤੁ ਪਰਭ ਚਿਾਹੈ ਮੋਿਹ ਿਹਰਦੈ ਬਸਤਿਹ ਿਨਤਿ ਚਿਰਨਾ ॥੪॥੨॥
Nanak, the child, longs for the Blessed Vision of God's Darshan. May His Feet always
dwell within my heart. ||4||2||
16. Relating to Waheguru
Chardi Kalaa of Khalsa community:
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
The Khalsa belongs to Waheguru – victory to
Waheguru!
17. Gurmukh is Ever in Bloom
ਸਤਭ ਮਿਹ ਰਿਵ ਰਿਹਆ ਪਰਭੁ ਏਕੈ ਪੇਿਖ ਪੇਿਖ ਨਾਨਕ ਿਬਗਸਤਾਈ ॥੩॥੮॥
The One God is pervading in all. Gazing upon Him, beholding Him, Nanak blossoms forth in
happiness. ||3||8||
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ਸਤਭੁ ਤਿਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਹਿਰਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਮਨੁ ਿਖਿੜਆ ਹਿਰਆ ਬਾਗੁ ॥
My body and mind are totally rejuvenated, and the garden of my mind has blossomed forth in lush abundance.
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ਸਤਬਦੇ ਸਤਦਾ ਬਸਤੰਤਿੁ ਹੈ ਿਜਤਿੁ ਤਿਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਹਿਰਆ ਹੋਇ ॥
The Word of the Shabad brings eternal spring; it rejuvenates the mind and body.
ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਤਰੈ ਿਜਿਨ ਿਸਤਿਰਆ ਸਤਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥੬੦॥ O Nanak, do not forget the Naam, the Name of the Lord, which has
created everyone. ||60||
ਨਾਨਕ ਿਤਿਨਾ ਬਸਤੰਤਿੁ ਹੈ ਿਜਨਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਿਖ ਵਿਸਤਆ ਮਿਨ ਸਤੋਇ ॥
O Nanak, it is the spring season, for those Gurmukhs, within whose minds the Lord abides.
ਹਿਰ ਵੁ ਠੈ ਮਨੁ ਤਿਨੁ ਪਰਫੜੈ ਸਤਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਹਿਰਆ ਹੋਇ ॥੬੧॥
When the Lord showers His Mercy, the mind and body blossom forth, and all the world turns green and lush. ||
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18. Parupkaar and Seva
Wand chhako and Seva
Altruism and seva are uplifting and usher in Chardi
Kalaa.
ਬਰਹਮ ਿਗਆਨੀ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਉਮਾਹਾ ॥
The God-conscious being delights in doing good to others.
Generosity of spirit and good will towards others
(sarbat ka bhalaa) are hallmarks of a one in Chardi
Kalaa
Selfishness -- gimme gimme – and haumai leads to
dissatisfaction and “Dehndi kalaa”.
19. Sikh History of Chardi Kalaa
Sikh history and communal memory is replete
with examples of the Spirit of Chardi Kalaa
Guru Arjan
Guru Gobind Singh
Examples of martyrs in Ardaas