In our practice of Sikhism we do different things for spiritual endeavors and living. It goes without saying that all have varying positive influences on people's lives as such cannot sustain otherwise.
1. Waheguru Simran
SWEET SIMRAN - YouTube
It has become increasingly popular over the years. Including it being made part of raen-Sabhai smagams. Something’s come to mind as follows,
Certainly there is no necessity of any such once you offered yourself in a solemn bow in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to address Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
So what is the purpose and what is the lasting impact?
2. Nitnem
Amazing Easy to Learn Nitnem- Japji Sahib Part One - YouTube
As part of an Amratdhari and a complete Sikh per Sikh Reht Maryada the Nitnem is required. The Gurbanis are chosen as being suitable for the times of day. What are your reaction and experience after each of the Gurbani’s is recited.
You feel uplifted, charged to go, serene and at peace or some other emotions.
3. Gurbani Study
Gurbani study is a way to recognize through self, references, commentary and other resources the message that Guru ji give us in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
With limited resources, at times language difficulties (e.g. not knowing Punjabi), many a people do part of it through listening to Katha/discourses by eminent parchariks or wise.
Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila: Salok Mohalla 9 Katha Part 2 - YouTube
This is also catching in popularity as a sign that people are equally hungry for understanding and more information that is available from Kirtan, Simran or nitnem.
What are your thoughts?
4. Other
There are methods that people adapt like meditation. If you do so, what do you meditate on?
Sahej Sukh Dhyan Meditation - YouTube
Some examples may be,
Humbly submitted for dialog and discovery to help each other.
Please liberally sprinkle with your thoughts in your own words from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji per the TOS of spn (complete sabads with English translation and a reference of panna/page reference). Srigranth.org is the best place to cut and paste from and then embed with your thoughts in a post.
Sat Sri Akal.
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1. Waheguru Simran
SWEET SIMRAN - YouTube
It has become increasingly popular over the years. Including it being made part of raen-Sabhai smagams. Something’s come to mind as follows,
- Generally such is done where Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is in prakash
- Generally done by people who have done the solemn bow in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
- Is generally interjected with some popular tuks or names like Hari/Gobind/Prabh and variations thereof
- It appears most vocal participants have their eyes closed and have appearance of wandering glance when they occasionally open their eyes
- In a typical Katha session people have eyes open and still don’t appear to have wandering glance
Certainly there is no necessity of any such once you offered yourself in a solemn bow in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to address Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
So what is the purpose and what is the lasting impact?
2. Nitnem
Amazing Easy to Learn Nitnem- Japji Sahib Part One - YouTube
As part of an Amratdhari and a complete Sikh per Sikh Reht Maryada the Nitnem is required. The Gurbanis are chosen as being suitable for the times of day. What are your reaction and experience after each of the Gurbani’s is recited.
You feel uplifted, charged to go, serene and at peace or some other emotions.
3. Gurbani Study
Gurbani study is a way to recognize through self, references, commentary and other resources the message that Guru ji give us in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
With limited resources, at times language difficulties (e.g. not knowing Punjabi), many a people do part of it through listening to Katha/discourses by eminent parchariks or wise.
Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila: Salok Mohalla 9 Katha Part 2 - YouTube
This is also catching in popularity as a sign that people are equally hungry for understanding and more information that is available from Kirtan, Simran or nitnem.
What are your thoughts?
4. Other
There are methods that people adapt like meditation. If you do so, what do you meditate on?
Sahej Sukh Dhyan Meditation - YouTube
Some examples may be,
- Your understanding of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
- Your understanding of creation or creator
- Simply meditating on internal being and aiming for a calm and experiential state of mind
Humbly submitted for dialog and discovery to help each other.
Please liberally sprinkle with your thoughts in your own words from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji per the TOS of spn (complete sabads with English translation and a reference of panna/page reference). Srigranth.org is the best place to cut and paste from and then embed with your thoughts in a post.
Sat Sri Akal.
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