There are many stories of Lord Ganesha regarding his origin and various others which tell about the nature and traits of his character. Ganesha is known as the god of wisdom, literature and worldly success. He […]
Parvati is the daughter of the king of Parvatas, Himavan and the consort of Lord Shiva. She is also called Shakti, the mother of the universe, and variously known as Loka-Mata, Brahma-Vidya, Shivajnana-Pradayini, Shivaduti, Shivaradhya, Shivamurti, […]
In the Upanishads, we can study the graceful conflict of thought with thought, the emergence of more satisfactory thought and the rejection of inadequate ideas. Hypotheses were advanced and rejected on the touchstone of experience and […]
The literal meaning of the name Sarasvati is the one who gives the essential knowledge (Sara) of our own Self (Sva). The goddess Sarasvati is also considered the Goddess of Learning, or of education, intelligence, […]
Maha Shivratri, the night of the worship of Lord Shiva, occurs on the 14th night of the new moon during the dark half of the month of Phalguna. It falls on a moonless February night, when […]
Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests the importance of Ganesha, but also shows how popular and pervasive this deity […]
ONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE || 15 || The Master Himself bestows honor. He creates and bestows body and soul. He Himself preserves the honor of His servants; He places both His Hands upon their foreheads. […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 48 || 1 || THIRD MEHL: Whether he is young or old, the self-willed manmukh cannot escape hunger and thirst. The Gurmukhs are imbued with the Word of the Shabad; […]
contined from vol 8 issue 48 From his pierced and quivering bosom then the cruel dart I drew, And he sorrowed for his parents as his spirit heavenward flew, Thus unconscious, holy father, I have […]
ONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE || 4 || Those who have not served the True Guru – why did they even bother to come into the world? They are bound and gagged and beaten at Death’s […]
continued from previous issue And our food shall be the wild fruit and our drink from crystal well, We would practise pious penance still on sacred rites intent, Till our souls be filled with wisdom […]
contined from vol 8 issue 47 In the woods of Chitra-kuta where the Malyavati flows, Sixth day of their weary wand’rings ended in a sweet repose. TALE OF THE HERMIT’S SON Wise Sumantra chariot-driver came […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 47 || 2 || PAUREE: Those who are permeated by falsehood, do not love the Truth. If someone speaks the Truth, falsehood is burnt away. The false are satisfied by […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 46 || 1 || THIRD MEHL: Service to the True Guru is fruitful and rewarding; blessed and acceptable is such a life. Those who do not forget the True Guru, […]
contined from vol 8 issue 46 By their faith and lofty penance heaven’s eternal bliss have won, Holy is the fair seclusion for thy purpose suited well, Or if still thy heart inclineth, here in […]
continued from previous issue Well I know his stainless bosom and his virtues rare and high, He will soothe our parents’ sorrow and their trickling tear will dry! Faithful Lakshman, thou hast nobly stood by […]
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE The self-willed manmukhs perform their actions, but they do not understand; they waste away their lives in vain. Gurbani is the Light to illuminate this world; by His Grace, it comes […]
contined from vol 8 issue 45 Saw not Rama and his consort, saw not Lakshman young and brave, And the tear suffused their faces and their hearts with anguish burned, Sorrow-laden and lamenting to their […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 45 So meet with the Perfect True Guru, O Siblings of Destiny, and merge in the Word of the Shabad. || 2 || Adoring the feet of the True Guru, […]
continued from previous issue Tears of joy and mingled sorrow filled the Queen Kausalya’s eye, As she marked the faithful Sita true in heart, in virtue high, And she wept the tears of sadness when […]
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE || 1 || Pause || The Lord Himself, the Life of the World, is the Giver. He Himself forgives, and unites us with Himself. What are these poor beings and creatures? […]
“Guru Nanak remains as vital and relevant today, as the day he left home to become what he became. His message of inclusion, warmth, compassion, justice, forgiveness, principled stance, love of friend and enemy alike, […]
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