I have been blown away by the series so far and cannot wait to see how it progresses further. I look forward to seeing how Amardeep deals with Baba Ji's travels in Arabia and beyond as there are travel restrictions to non-Muslims in these parts especially Mecca and Medina! (Amardeep informs that he sent his Muslim team members to video those parts.)
The history of the peace loving Sikhs is peppered with atrocities inflicted by Mughal rulers, and the priests of the day. Sikh Gurus were often imprisoned, brutally and publicly tortured and then martyred. In spite of all this the noble Sikhs imbibing Guru Nanak's teachings grew in numbers and in their spirituality.
The very purpose of introducing this shabad above by Kabir Ji is to share an eyewitness account of an enlightened person. As we have not personally experienced it, relating to it is difficult.
There is a dire lack of Sikh literature in different languages, be it Hindi, Urdu, English etc. Sikh families living in other states of India or Western countries are facing a challenging situation to motivate their children. The need for Gumat based educational tools is at an all-time high.
Satpal Singh reflects on the concept of individual control (free will) or divine control (Hukam - destiny). Using the shabadh Akhan Jor Chuppai Neh Jor from Japji Sahib.
What do you do when all options in life seem to have run out? The power of prayer at that moment is realised as the prayer for healing creates a realisation of your insignificance and lack of control in the universe.
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Thus, it is imperative for every Sikh to follow the path well documented in Mool Mantra/ Japji Sahib), and carried forward from Nanak-1 to Nanak-10 to be a true disciple Waheguru.
Guru Ji is sharing with us that we humans are packaged with both virtues and imperfections. Virtues are there as the Creator Himself dwells within each of us as the soul. Additionally, imperfections or faults are also present in each of us, as the Creator has imparted those within the human body too.
So, how do we come out of this trap? Guru Ji says seek the Giver, and not the gift. Seek the Creator, and not the creation. Practically, we experience this at a very early age, and yet we take so long to appreciate the guidance.