ALWAYS REMEMBERING GURU!
"Meray man Gur Gur Gur sadh kareeai
O my mind, dwell always upon the Guru, Guru, Guru."
Guru Sahib Ji has made it clear in Gurbaani, that one has to remember the Guru at all times. The above pangtee (line) and the whole of this shabad makes it clear. If we don't remember them at all times, life becomes a struggle and an uphill battle. His remembrance glides us through life effortlessly. His remembrance becomes a ras (taste), that we become intoxicated in. His remember then becomes a substance we fail to live without. His remembrance becomes our heart beat and breath of life!
I overheard a few Gursikhs speaking once and they said, when they first heard this shabad in a kirtan programme, it made them feel that Guru Sahib has clearly stated in this Shabad, that one who calls themselves a Sikh of the Guru should always remember their Guru at all times. This means with every breath. It made me feel so proud in listening to them and I wanted to hold the teachings close to my heart.
As life goes on and we grow older, we see our friends and family members leaving us. We see people in their day to day struggles. We see people with stressful and pressure filled jobs. We see people without food and shelter and we see people wanting to be better than others. And now science and the world has realised we have a cure called meditation which makes humans feel better about themselves and makes people feel more at peace and happier. It creates politer, loving, gracing and smarter individuals.
This cure was blessed to us by Guru Nanak Dev Ji 550 years ago. Are we all taking advantage of the most powerful substance to have ever cress this earth? It's free, theirs no cost for purchase. Try living by the Guru's teachings and see how your life changes for the better. How loving, positive and radiant you become. The whole world becomes your friend according to Gurbani. "Jo Har ka pyaaraa, so sabnaa ka pyaaraa."
In the same Shabad Guru Arjun Dev Ji goes on to say, "Jaethae saas graas man laethaa thaethae hee gun gaaeeai.
As many breaths and morsels as you take, O my mind - so many times, sing His Glorious Praises.
When the True Guru becomes merciful, then this wisdom and understanding is obtained.
O my mind, taking the Naam, you shall be released from the bondage of death, and the peace of all peace will be found."
Vaheguroo!
