It’s the 545th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism. Let’s pray that this Gurpurab nurtures goodwill and removes ill-will between people of all faiths. That would be the highest tribute we […]
contined from vol 8 issue 43 Tlironging men and wailing women wept for Rama good and kind: “Draw the reins, benign Sumantra, slowly drive the royal car, We would once more see our Rama, banished […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 43 If he comes to realize the Command of the Lord’s Will, O Beloved, then he is blessed with Truth and Honor. || 6 || It is so difficult to […]
SATGURU NANAK PRAGATYA, MITI DHUND JAG CHANAN HOA Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, a village in the Sheikhupura district, 65 kms. west of Lahore. His father was a village […]
It’s the 545th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism. Let’s pray that this Gurpurab nurtures goodwill and removes ill-will between people of all faiths. That would be the highest tribute we […]
“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, […]
continued from previous issue And the food by Rama tasted shall be Sita’s cherished food! Bid me seek the sylvan greenwoods, wooded hills and plateaus high, Limpid rills and crystal nullas as they softly ripple […]
The festival of Dhanteras falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight. This auspicious day is celebrated two days before the festival of lights, Diwali. How to Celebrate […]
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? […]
contined from vol 8 issue 41 Words of brother’s deep devotion Rama heard with grateful heart, And with Sita and with Lakshman for the woods prepared to part: Part we then from loving kinsmen, arms […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 42 || 1 || So what should I say to this crazy mind, which is affectionately attached to them? The Lord is the Master of the meek, the Destroyer of […]
How to Illuminate Your Inner Self Deepavali or Diwali means “a row of lights”. It falls on the last two days of the dark half of the Hindu month of Kartik. Mythical Origins of Diwali […]
Diwali is also celebrated outside of India mainly in Guyana, Fiji, Malaysia,Nepal,Mauritius, Myanmar,Singapore,Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago,Britain, Indonesia,Japan,Thailand, Africa,Australia and the US among the Hindus across the world. Diwali celebrations in Britain The Indians are […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 41 || 2 || 21 || 85 || SORAT’H, FIFTH MEHL: The Lord abides in my mind and body. Everyone congratulates me on my victory. This is the glorious greatness […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 40 || 4 || 4 || 54 || SORAT’H, FIFTH I found the Guru, the ocean of peace, and all my doubts were dispelled. || 1 || This is the […]
contined from vol 8 issue 37 Listen, Sita, unto Bharat speak no heedless angry word, He is monarch of Kosala and of Raghu’s race is lord, Crownéd kings our willing service and our faithful duty […]
the fast of Karwa Chauth is of particular importance to all Hindu married women in India. They believe that the festival ensures prosperity, longevity and well-being of their husbands. The origin of this festival was […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 38 || 2 || 10 || 38 || SORAT’H, FIFTH MEHL: The Perfect Guru has revealed His power, and compassion has welled up in every heart. Blending me with Himself, […]
Goddess Lakshmi means Good Luck to Hindus. The word ‘Lakshmi’ is derived from the Sanskrit word “Laksya”, meaning ‘aim’ or ‘goal’, and she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual. Lakshmi […]
Every year during the lunar month of Ashwin or Kartik (September-October), Hindus observe ten days of ceremonies, rituals, fasts and feasts in honor of the supreme mother goddess. It begins with the fast of “Navaratri”, […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 37 The Transcendent Lord is totally permeating and pervading everywhere; where would He come from, and where would He go? || 2 || One whose mind is filled with the […]
CONTD FROM Vol 8 ISSUE 36 || 3 || My Lord and Master has heard my prayer, and all my affairs have been resolved. The glorious greatness of Guru Nanak is manifest, throughout all the […]
contined from vol 8 issue 36 Like a traveller in the jungle crossed by serpent in his path! Reft of sense appeared the monarch, crushed beneath a load of pain, Heaving oft a sigh of […]
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE How can one’s pre-ordained destiny be erased? It is written in accordance with the Lord’s Will. Without the Name of the Lord, no one can be saved. Through the Guru’s Teachings, […]
continued from previous issue Coldly spake the Queen Kaikeyi: “If thy royal heart repent, Break thy word and plighted promise, let thy royal faith be rent, Ever known for truth and virtue, speak to peers […]
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