Bani, Naam and Recitation
It was today morning [5-12-07]that the katha of Gyani Maskeen ji was relayed . In his ‘parvachan’ he stated many things but I am quoting only that is relevant to the thread.
After quoting many ‘tuks’ from SGS ji he made an observation that entire Bani is ‘Naam’ as it is the word of GOD. One can,therefore, concentrate on the recitation of the bani. It can be done in two ways:
In case it is found difficult then one should do ‘Naam jaap’/simran/meditation on the word ‘waheguru’. He had stated clearly that without this there is no escape of Sikh. One should devote as much time as possible as life is not very predictable.
I am giving below some ‘tuks’ from Granth sahib ji in this regard:
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It was today morning [5-12-07]that the katha of Gyani Maskeen ji was relayed . In his ‘parvachan’ he stated many things but I am quoting only that is relevant to the thread.
After quoting many ‘tuks’ from SGS ji he made an observation that entire Bani is ‘Naam’ as it is the word of GOD. One can,therefore, concentrate on the recitation of the bani. It can be done in two ways:
- Either by reciting the Bani like Ajapa jap.
- Or By reading the bani aloud so that it is heard by the reader.
In case it is found difficult then one should do ‘Naam jaap’/simran/meditation on the word ‘waheguru’. He had stated clearly that without this there is no escape of Sikh. One should devote as much time as possible as life is not very predictable.
I am giving below some ‘tuks’ from Granth sahib ji in this regard:
- GurSikhs, know that the Bani, the Word of the True Guru, is true, absolutely true. The Creator Lord Himself causes the Guru to chant it.[308-5]
- Through the Word of the Guru's Bani, the Naam resounds[362-11]
- Singing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises, the Naam abides within the mind.[363-3]
- Constantly listening to the Ambrosial Gurbani in the heart, it becomes pleasing to the mind.[366-11]
- Through Gurbani, the Incomprehensible Lord is comprehended[366-12]
- The One Lord is pervading and permeating deep within the heart; with your mouth, recite the Ambrosial Hymns of the Guru.[366-12]
- Gurbani is the jewel, the treasure of devotion.[376-14]
- Singing, hearing and acting upon it, one is enraptured.[376-15]
- Embrace love for the Word of the Guru's Bani.[387-13]
- The Kirtan of the Lord's Praise is my Support; this wealth is everlasting.[398-14]|
- Those whose minds are pleased with the Word of the Guru's Bani, drink in the Ambrosial Nectar again and again.[449-14]
- Servant Nanak chants the Glorious Words of the Guru's Bani; through them, one is absorbed into the Naam, the Name of the Lord. [494-4]
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