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Sunday, January 30, 2005

Sikhi vs The Matrix

I was recently talking to some Sikhs and one of them was talking about the film 'The Matrix' and as the conversation progressed it seemed as though the film has a deep philosophical aspect to it and after listening to a Singh talk about it I also agree. Here's my take on how its linked to sikhi..

The Matrix is like Kalyug. It feeds from the brains of humans (or whatever else it feeds of, can't remember) and us as humans on this earth are in essence in a matrix, kalyug represents the matrix and kalyug is feeding from us. The more we give into the 5 vices (kaam, krodh etc) the stronger this kalyug matrix becomes... When a person who has done their

Paath/Bhagti/Simran is blessed with salvation (may not be the best word to use but can't think of another one ) they like Neo in the film they are able to leave the kalyug matrix. Now when this person is able to leave it, like Neo he/she is able to tell/inform other people how this is done much like the Sants and Mahapursh's who are present in our kalyug matrix. So in essence one liberated soul can show another one the way.

In the film, there are agents present who are there to stop people leaving the matrix, because as people leave it, that’s one less person, that the matrix can get energy/power from and there are agents to put a stop to this. In a similar way, in our kalyug matrix we have agents in the form of the 5 vices. They tempt you and more so that you won't leave the matrix.

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gun samooh fal sagal manorathh pooran hoee aas hamaaree
All virtues are obtained, all fruits and rewards, and the desires of the mind; my hopes have been totally fulfilled.

aoukhadhh ma(n)thr tha(n)thr par dhukh har sarab rog kha(n)ddan gunakaaree
The Medicine, the Mantra, the Magic Charm, will cure all illnesses and totally take away all pain.

kaam krodhh madh mathasar thrisanaa binas jaahi har naam ouchaaree
Lust, anger, egotism, jealousy and desire are eliminated by chanting the Name of the Lord.

eisanaan dhaan thaapan such kiriaa charan kamal hiradhai prabh dhhaaree
The merits of cleansing baths, charity, penance, purity and good deeds, are obtained by enshrining the Lotus Feet of God within the heart.

saajan meeth sakhaa har ba(n)dhhap jeea dhhaan prabh praan adhhaaree
The Lord is my Friend, my Very Best Friend, Companion and Relative. God is the Sustenance of the soul, the Support of the breath of life.

outt gehee suaamee samarathheh naanak dhaas sadhaa balihaaree 9
I have grasped the Shelter and Support of my All-powerful Lord and Master; slave Nanak is forever a sacrifice to Him. 9

Dhan Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaaj.

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