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The unimaginable light Enjoy Prakash Part 4
In the fourth position, the enmity prevailed in the heart of the Jagiyasu woman and she surrendered her body, mind, money to the Guru. Then he reached the state of oblivion and his life joined with Waheguru. The supreme God appeared from within. In the fourth stage, the Seeker’s mind completely gets rid of egoistic wavering and merges with the Divine Lord. By submitting to the Divine within and attaining the state of equipoise, The Seeker forgets own entity and The Absolute One manifests within herself. The Seeker merges with the Divine reality. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. Punjabi Extract from ‘Sikh Sidhant’ by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. To order or
The unimaginable light Enjoy Prakash Part 3
In the third position, the Jagiyasu woman's interest in identifying her own form was born and the mind rose from the visual and the desire to search for the unseen intensified. The attraction of the gathering of Puran Gursikhs increased. The meeting of saints was met and from the heart. Every time God's elixir sounds flowed, the attraction of inter-soul meeting became very intense. In the third stage, an intense urge develops in Seeker’s heart to meet the Divine within and get rid of all the dualities. Seeker starts reciting the Divine Name with full devotion and love. She longs to meet enlightened Gursikhs. From her heart now overflows the nectar-like music of divine love. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani
The unimaginable light Enjoy Prakash
In order to reach self-pad, Guru Ramdas Ji in Raag Suhi Mahala, in order to reach the state of self-esteem, Guru Ramdass Ji explains the four floors of the union of husband Parmeshwar to the woman. The first thing that is required for Jagyasu is to lead a life of good fortune. Seal, contentment, kindness, Khima Dharma should be established and forsake all bad qualities. Chant the name with strong faith. With this all the problems of internalization will be removed. When the enlightened woman walked on the first floor and purified the innermost parts, her mind became fearless and body pride broke. The diamond became soft, the whole creation began to appear in the form of green. To reach this stage of equipoise, Guru Ramdas depicts the four stages in Raag Suhi under the title
The unimaginable light Enjoy Prakash
Waheguru is free from cycles, symbols, caste-caste. He always uses one juice and is the subject of experience. Man can portray Waheguru in every room but can not describe the way man feels happiness and sorrow but can not tell the appearance. l ਸਕਦਾ l The Supreme Being is formless and has no caste or creed . One can feel the presence of God everywhere- in every aspect of Nature but can’t describe Him. As one can feel emotions of joy and sorrow but could not describe. He is the subject of love and faith alone. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. Punjabi Extract from ‘Sikh Sidhant’ by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. To order or more queries: sikhfaith@barusahib.
A comfortable state Equipoise (Sehaj Avastha)
When we go away, the presence of the Lord begins to be manifested in Rome. When Jagyasu forgets himself then complete adolescence is achieved. No sorrow, sorrow and worry spread. Man achieves the state of Gurukh on reaching here. This is the state of comfort. Man feels the presence of the Supreme Being when traces of ego are eradicated completely. Man feels presence of The Divine everywhere. Here no pain or pleasure, joy or sorrow affects him. This is the ‘state of equipoise.’ English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. Punjabi Extract from ‘Sikh Sidhant’ by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. To order or more queries: sikhfaith@barusahib.org
ਬੁੱਧੀ The Divine Wisdom (Buddhi)
ਜੇਕਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਮਿਹਰ ਅਤੇ ਪੂਰਨ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਨਿਰਾਕਾਰ ਦਾ ਪਾਂਧੀ ਨਿੱਧੀ, ਰਿੱਧੀ, ਸਿੱਧੀ ਦੇ ਘੁੰਮਣ ਘੇਰ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਨਿਕਲ ਜਾਵੇ ਤਦ ਬੁੱਧ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਹੋ ਸੁਰਤ ਗਿਆਨ ਖੰਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾ ਅੱਪੜਦੀ ਹੈ।ਜਗਿਆਸੂ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਤੇ ਕਾਬੂ ਪਾ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਦੂਰ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਰੋਮ ਰੋਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਤ ਹੋਣ ਲੱਗ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ l By the grace of Guru, if the seeker successfully gets past the hurdles of Nidhi, Riddhi, and Siddhi, he arrives at the stage of Buddhi. His mind gets enlightened and reaches the realm of divine knowledge. When the Seeker, through meditation, overpowers his invincible mind full of vices his mind gets enlightened with the divine Wisdom and gets immersed in divine love. This is the stage of Buddhi. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by
ਸਿੱਧੀ Occult Power (Siddhi)
ਰਿੱਧੀ ਦੇ ਮਗਰੋਂ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਵਧ ਜਾਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਸਿੱਧੀ ਫੁਰ ਪੈਂਦੀ ਹੈl ਸਹਿਜ ਸੁਭਾਅ ਜੋ ਬਚਨ ਨਿਕਲ ਜਾਵੇ, ਉਹ ਪੂਰਾ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ l ਮਾਈ ਭਾਈ ਦੁੱਧ-ਪੁੱਤ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਆਣ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ,ਮਾਣ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਹੋਣ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਦੁੱਧ-ਪੁੱਤ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਗਵਾ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ l ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਇਸ ਅਵਸਥਾ ਨੂੰ ਜਰ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਰਜ਼ਾ, ਭਾਣੇ ਅਤੇ ਹੁਕਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਉਹ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਵਰ ਸਰਾਪ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿੰਦੇ। Practice of meditating Divine Name with devotion leads one to the stage of Siddhi. Whatever one utters even in a casual manner comes true. Most seekers get struck at this stage. Some become self-styled gods, shower blessings or curses on their followers But the Gurmukhs overcome this stage as they surrender themselves to the will of God. They remain humble servants of the masses. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-
ਰਿੱਧੀ Worldly Success (Ridhi)
ਕੁਝ ਸਾਧਨਾ ਮਗਰੋਂ ਰਿੱਧੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਰੰਗ ਦਿਖਾਉਣ ਲਗ ਪੈਂਦੀ ਹੈ l ਮਾਈ ਭਾਈ ਮਾਇਆ ਅਤੇ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਭੇਟਾ ਕਰਨ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਂਦੇ ਹਨl ਜੀਵ ਦਾ ਫ਼ਰਜ਼ ਹੈ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਲੋੜਾਂ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਸ ਮਾਇਆ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਬਖਸ਼ਸ਼ ਜਾਣ ਕੇ ਧਰਮ ਅਰਥ ਜਾਂ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਜਾਂ ਵੱਲ ਨਿਰਮਾਣ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਲਾ ਦੇਵੇ l ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਦਾ ਸ਼ੁਕਰਾਨਾ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਗਰੀਬੀ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਰ ਵਧਾਉਣ ਵੱਲ ਯਤਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਰਹੇl Diligent practice of meditation produces occult powers in the Seeker. People start offering him sumptuous food, money, and other costly gifts. If the Seeker accepts and uses them only for himself or for his loved ones, he starts losing all his occult powers. At this point, he should become more humble and offer a silent prayer to the Almighty for overcoming this hurdle. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani
ਨਿੱਧੀ Treasure (Nidhi)
ਜਦੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ ਬੰਦਗੀ ਕਰਨ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਮ ਬਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਦ ਮਾਈ ਭਾਈ ਆਖਣ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਫਲਾਣਾ ਬੜਾ ਭਗਤ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ l ਜੇਕਰ ਉਸਤਤ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ ਉਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਟਕ ਆ ਜਾਏ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਕੁਝ ਬਣ ਗਿਆ ਹਾਂ ਤਾ ਵਿਚਾਰਾ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਟੋਏ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੀ ਡਿੱਗ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈl ਪਰ ਜੇਕਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਮਿਹਰ ਅਤੇ ਸਤਸੰਗ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤ ਨਾਲ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਗਰੀਬੀ ਵੱਸ ਜਾਵੇ ਤਦ ਉਹ ਇਸ ਅਟਕ ਤੋਂ ਲੰਘ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈl As the Seeker progresses along the spiritual path with love and devotion by following his daily prayers, meditation and selfless service, he begins to radiate divine love. People start praising him. At this point If he is puffed up with pride, he gets trapped into the very first hurdle and progress comes to a halt. But if he withstands all the praises and remains humble at heart, he makes steady progress. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith -
ਨਿੱਧੀ,ਰਿੱਧੀ, ਸਿੱਧੀ,ਬੁੱਧੀ ਅਤੇ ਸਹਿਜ ਅਵਸਥਾ
ਹੁਣ ਇਹ ਦੱਸਣ ਦੀ ਵੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਭਾਵੇਂ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਨਾਲ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪੈਦਾ ਹੋ ਵੀ ਜਾਵੇ ਤਦ ਵੀ ਰਸਤੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਾਂਧੀ ਲਈ ਕਈ ਰੁਕਾਵਟਾਂ ਆਉਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ l ਆਤਮ- ਪਦ, ਪਰਮ ਪਦ, ਤੁਰੀਆ ਪਦ ਜਾਂ ਸਹਿਜ ਅਵਸਥਾ ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਰੁਕਾਵਟਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲੰਘ ਕੇ ਆਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ l Now it is also necessary to mention that when the person develops love for Divine Name through continuous practice, there are still many obstacles along the way. Atma-pada, Param-pada, Turiya-pada or Sahaja state is attained by overcoming these obstacles. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. Punjabi Extract from ‘Sikh Sidhant’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. To order or more queries: sikhfaith@barusahib.org Disclaimer: This post was originally written in
ਨਾਮ ਜਪਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਿੰਨ ਵਿਘਨ Hurdles in Meditation
ਮਨ ਦੌੜਨ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ l ਇਸ ਵਿਘਨ ਨੂੰ ਦੂਰ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਹੇ ਸੱਚੇ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਤੂੰ ਮਿਹਰ ਕਰ, ਮਨ ਆਪਣੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਾ ਲੈ,ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚਾ ਲੈ l Mind starts wandering and concentration diminishes. This hurdle persists for a long time. To overcome this, one has to feel the presence of Divine in heart. Another technique is to pray to God for blessings and strength. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. Punjabi Extract from ‘Sikh Sidhant’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. To order or more queries: sikhfaith@barusahib.org Disclaimer: This post was originally written in Punjabi and English. If you are viewing this in any other language or only in English,
ਨਾਮ ਜਪਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਿੰਨ ਵਿਘਨ
੨. ਚੌਕੜੀ ਮਾਰਨ ਨਾਲ ਸਰੀਰ ਥੱਕ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਸਾਨੂੰ ਤਕੜੇ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਸਰੀਰ ‟ਤੇ ਕਾਬੂ ਰੱਖਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਲਈ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਨਿਯਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਖਾਣਾ-ਪੀਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਸਰੀਰਕ ਸਾਧਨਾ ਅਥਵਾ ਦੁੱਖ-ਸੁੱਖ ਨੂੰ ਜਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ। 2. Sitting cross-legged, one feels tired after a short while. For this, we have to be self-disciplined, eat sparingly, and bear gladly the initial pain the body has to undergo while performing intense meditation, by forgetting the comforts of the body. It requires great determination to achieve this goal. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. Punjabi Extract from ‘Sikh Sidhant’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. To order or more queries: sikhfaith@barusahib.org Disclaimer:
ਨਾਮ ਜਪਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਿੰਨ ਵਿਘਨ
੧. ਨੀਂਦ ਆਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਨੀਂਦ ਦਾ ਮੁੱਢਲਾ ਇਲਾਜ ਤਾਂ ਠੰਢੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਨਾਲ ਇਸ਼ਨਾਨ ਹੈ। ਜੇਕਰ ਫੇਰ ਵੀ ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਣ ਤੰਗ ਕਰੇ ਤਾਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਠੰਢੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੇ ਛਿੱਟੇ ਮਾਰੇ। Hurdles in Meditation 1. Feels drowsy soon after sitting down to meditate. The best remedy to overcome sleep is to have a cold-water bath, but if this fails, one should splash cold water in the eyes. English Extract from ‘Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. Punjabi Extract from ‘Sikh Sidhant’ written by Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. To order or more queries: sikhfaith@barusahib.org Disclaimer: This post was originally written in Punjabi and English. If you are viewing this in any other language or only in English, then it is auto-translated by
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Para Stage. The fourth stage comes automatically after endless practice. In it, words and phrases become one and the name of the creature is recited easily. This state is called 'Para'. Jagyasu shows that Waheguru is present and by chanting the name, the nature should be immersed in him. In every living being and particles of the creation there is the light of that Almighty God. The fourth stage is attained after a long period of intensive meditation on the Divine Name with full love and devotion. At this stage the Divine word and consciousness completely merge with the Divine. The devotee feels the presence of the Divine everywhere, every moment in each creation of God. This is the 'Para' stage. Disclaimer: This post was originally written in Punjabi and English. If you
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There are three ways to chant the name in the scenario 1. First awake, worship Waheguru high and read Gurbani. This is how the spirit is concentrated. This condition is called 'bekhari'. 2. Lips should be closed, Waheguru in the voice itself - Waheguru can be pronounced but the nature should always be connected with the presence of the Lord. This condition is called 'middle'. 3. If the ash goes in then 'Wow' will be pronounced, where the ash reaches the heart, Waheguru is present there. If the breath comes out, then 'Guru' speaks and represents the outside, Waheguru is one- juice is comprehensive. This condition is called 'Pasanti'. In the early stages, the aspirant should chant aloud the Divine Name Waheguru and recite Gurbani. This way he acquired concentration of mind.