The one who conquers their own mind is truly a brave hero (Soorbir). There are two kinds of victories: conquering others, and conquering oneself. A person who conquers others is a political leader; a person who conquers themselves is a saint, devotee, or a Gurmukh. I submit that conquering oneself is far more difficult than […]

There are three kinds of people in the world: First, those who pray for the welfare of all; Second, those who pray only for their own welfare; And third, those who pray for their own welfare and wish ill for others. Such people even take delight in imagining harm for others; it gives them a […]

According to the ancient tradition practiced at the supreme and central seat of the Sikh nation—Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji—the second Ardaas is performed after the completion of Asa Ji di Vaar Kirtan in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. After this, the Singh Sahib takes the second Hukamnama. The first Hukamnama is […]

The creation of the Timeless Being—this Nature—is humanity’s closest friend and teacher. If we observe its colours with attention, we find a deep harmony within them. The beauty of Nature has the power to awaken our dormant emotions. Listening to the sweet songs of the birds that roam within it brings joy to the human […]