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.
When we think about being a spiritual seeker (Sikh) what criteria should we follow to help us?
The Story of Rajen Singh - Blind & Autistic Man's Connection with The Guru
But down the line God was going to give me a second chance and God was really going to show me that maybe, just maybe, it wasn't my fault. . .
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