Sikhs always talk about Naunidh during Ardas

“TeghBahadur Simariye ghar *NAUNIDH* aavey dhaey”

How many of us even know what the Naunidh are?

Read on if you want to know.

THE NAUNIDHH ARE THE NINE SPIRITUAL TREASURES OF GOD REALIZATION.

The nine spiritual treasures are the steps or keys we must achieve along our journey to Realization of WAHEGURU.

1.Acceptance…… *HUKAM*

The first key to GOD is to accept and stop questioning His will and the natural laws and order of the Divine

2.Faith……. *BHAROSA*

Upon acceptance of GOD and beginning a quest in search of Him, expand your mind, read all that is written and develop faith.

3.Detachment…… *VAIRAG*

When you have exhausted every outer search then begin your inner quest with detachment from any negative unhealthy relationship to the world and family.

4.Absolute Absorption…… *LEENTA*

Using GOD’s name in prayer and meditation, attain an absolute absorption in and attachment to GOD.

5.Balance…. *SEHEJ*

If you quieten your mind, aim for balance and listen to the silence within, a point of equilibrium will be reached where

6.Joy…… *ANAND*

A light will fill your mind and your heart will quicken with Joy

7.Ecstasy…. *VISMAAG*

As you feel the LOVE and presence of GOD, you will be in a state of spiritual ecstasy.

8.Contentment……. *SANTOKH*

Contentment will follow

9.GOD’s grace/Humility…. *NADAR*

After a deeper realization of the wonder that is GOD one will, with humility, attribute all to GOD and only GOD and not think about his personal contribution as one is nothing without GOD.

Waheguru Ji Da Khalsa

Waheguru Ji di Fateh ?

(Contributed by CJ Arneja)