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Rai Bhoi di Talwandi to Nankana Sahib
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
The Message of Guru Nanak was the True Blessing
So said Dalai Lama……….
Saints like Guru Nanak make their presence felt in this weary world in order to show the right path to the suffering humanity by personal sacrifice and example. The message of Guru Nanak was a real blessing at the time when India was in grave crisis.
The foundation of Sikhism is laid on the teachings of Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak's teachings centred on the firm belief in one ‘Param Atma’, earning an honest living and sharing, and that all the people of all religions are equal.
Guru Nanak disentangled people from the buildup of errors through ages and encouraged them not to harbour prejudices in mind and to reject rules and rituals which shackled them in dogmatic confusion of 'Kalyug', by and by guiding them towards spirituality. Guru Nanak laid stress on keeping true faith in God and pursuing the path of good, and truth which leads one towards God.
He often said that God was inside oneself.
As fragrance abides in the flower
As reflection is within the mirror.
So does your Lord abide within you,
Why search for him without?”
As reflection is within the mirror.
So does your Lord abide within you,
Why search for him without?”
But then, is this not what is said by each and every man of God over the centuries….
But do we listen?
Buddha -- The subject on which I meditate is truth. The practice to which I devote myself is the truth. The topic of my conversation is truth. My thoughts are always in truth. For lo! Myself has become the truth.
Jesus Christ -- Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, ‘Lo, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is within you."
Krishna -- I am the Self, O Gudekesa, seated in the hearts of all creatures. I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings.
Mohammed -- He who knows his own self, knows God..
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
If Truth be Told
If Truth be told
I came across this Jewish parable and found it very powerful.....
Two beautiful sisters lived in their little cottage across the little wooden bridge, at the edge of the woods. One day sitting under a big elm tree, they bantered with each other playfully....as to who was more beautiful and popular. It was sundown...well almost, and the moot point was put to test for the village folks to decide. Come twilight they dressed each to their own style and to begin with one sister walked down the village main street.....
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The townsfolk disdainfully ignored her...she reached the far end and thought to herself... ‘Something is amiss’, why do people turn their back on me, perhaps I should be more audacious. Hmmm!!! Perhaps I could disrobe...
Now when she walked back, naked and startlingly beautiful in the amber sunset, the few people left on the streets turned their back on her and shut the door on her face and left her standing all alone. She was so distraught that sobbing she ran towards the woods, her sister came out and heard the story.
Do you know the name of the sisters...TRUTH and STORY.
TRUTH told STORY ....how all the townsfolk mistreated her, how sad and lonely she was, how much she wanted to accepted and appreciated.
STORY replied, "Of course they all reject you", said STORY and looked at TRUTH, eyes a bit lowered to the side and remarked assiduously, ‘My dear, no-one wants to look at the naked truth.’
So STORY gave TRUTH, her shimmering beautiful robes to wear. And they walked into the town looking radiant together, TRUTH with STORY.
And the townspeople greeted them with warmth and love and appreciation, for TRUTH wrapped in STORY’s clothing is a beautiful thing and easy to behold.
And the townspeople greeted them with warmth and love and appreciation, for TRUTH wrapped in STORY’s clothing is a beautiful thing and easy to behold.
And ever since then, truth travels with story, and they are always accepted and loved. And that's the way it was and the way it is and the way it will always be.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The Importance of Story
The Importance of Story
Stories have been used for many millennia to teach the new generation.
The elders of ancient civilisations used stories to teach the young generation. The lessons might have related to the values of the society, their particular version of how they came to be, their purpose on the earth, hunting......and fertility.
In the Victorian era, Fairy Tales were found to kindle imaginations and thinking power of a child. Since then, they have become an all-time favourite among children of all ages.
Then there are moral stories that teach lessons of life to children and also help them cope with the different situation in life.... Stories based on mythology and Guru’s are considered to be the most knowledgeable stories from which children imbibe virtues and ethics.
Traditional stories are a great way to carry on traditional beliefs and values from one generation to another.
Then, there are funny stories that entertain children and bedtime stories that help them have a peaceful sleep all night. Similarly, there are various other types of kid's stories that directly or indirectly influence the entire life a child
One key to the seamless flow of traditions from generation to generation is a "story". Storytelling is an age-old Punjabi experience - not just the great stories of the past but even human interest subject which touch each one of us.
What we are trying to say is that all around us there are personal stories; Tales of courage, adventure, faith etc....All these are stories, stories worth telling and experiences worth sharing.
Do You have a story to tell?
You could share yours with us on Sage Synergy....we are a gathering of friends
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