The Mool Mantra describes the attributes of God. Siri Sevak Kaur relates the Mool Mantra to the self. Because we are all a little piece of God, this mantra describes the attributes of higher self of each human being.
One who does not recognize his weakness can never be strong. There is no way to progress and grow other than to first find out the lowest point of you. Then you can start going towards the highest.
Yet this need to feel important and think that we know it all separates us from ourselves and each other. It can put you on your own little island and isolate you from truth and on this path isn’t truth the most important thing?
Nanak means "no no," and for years I misunderstood. That to every request I had to only say "yes", To serve, teach, counsel, heal and uplift Until I was in one big physical mess.
Ek Ong Kaar Kaur Khalsa, Creative Director for Sikh Dharma International, taught a class at the 3HO Summer Solstice Celebration titled, “Teaching Japji Sahib: Awakening to Oneness.”
“ I am a facilitator who helps the artist meet the listener. My work is to find the artist and help them to reach out to the public. I am neutral and not being judgmental about the music. I just try and help out the artists who wish to say something; I help them convey their message."
The Guru discarded all that the earth and heavens could offer and with his mind as calm as a placid lake, he lost himself in contemplation and became one with the Supreme.
I pick up my Nit Nem and begin reading/reciting Japji Sahib, the Sikh morning prayer, which includes the line, “The gems, the jewels, the rubies, are in the mind..."
The veil of night, the song of morning, the chirping of birds, the freshness of a cool breeze... are these not all prayers to the Almighty? Are not all surrendering their love to the Lord?
