dhaehi naam sa(n)thokheeaa

There are some quotes, phrases and Tuk’s that have stuck in my mind having heard them once or twice. There’s just something about them that seems to hit home and stay with me, one of these Tuk’s is ‘dhaehi naam sa(n)thokheeaa outharai man kee bhukh ’

I don’t know why this has always struck in my mind, but there’s something about that seems to piece my mind and make me think about what is being said. The message given by Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaaj in this Shabad is so simple yet so thought provoking. I ask Maharaaj for so many worldly things, if only I’d wake up and realise what’s really important; I wouldn’t have the need to ask for anything else..

ma 5
vin thudhh hor j ma(n)ganaa sir dhukhaa kai dhukh
dhaehi naam sa(n)thokheeaa outharai man kee bhukh
gur van thin hariaa keethiaa naanak kiaa manukh 2

Fifth Mehl:
To ask for any other than You, Lord, is the most miserable of miseries.
Please bless me with Your Name, and make me content; may the hunger of my mind be satisfied.
The Guru has made the woods and meadows green again. O Nanak, is it any wonder that He blesses human beings as well? 2

Dhan Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaaj

Early 1980's

Some pictures of me from as a kid, came across these when I went through some old photo albums.

Thorns

If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot.

-Italian Proverb

Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj

This is one of the four Bir's at the British Library in Central London. The Sikh Education Council restored these Bir’s to their former glory. These Bir’s are still at the British Library where it’s believed they are to remain for the foreseeable future.

It just so happens that I’ve spent the last week reading a book on the canon, meaning and authority of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In the book were two pictures of Bir’s written during the times of our Guru Sahib’s. As I read though this book, I had a desire to see more detailed pictures and today I happen to come across these pictures.

It’s amazing to see the amount of effort that has been put into writing and presentation. These photo's are amazing; I particularly like the one that has pictures of Guru Sahib’s around the text.

Dhan Dhan Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj!

The Sikh Education Council (UK) worked with the British Library to restore a number of Guru Granth Sahib Volumes, Gutke and other Sikh historical texts in need of reparation. At least 4 Guru Granth Sahib Ji Bir’s have been restored at a self-financing cost of £16,000.

-http://www.thesikhway.com/projects.htm

Beautiful

I came across this Shabad by Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaaj on Panaa 1096, I think its absolutely beautiful..

ma 5

sajan maiddaa chaaeeaa habh kehee dhaa mith

habhae jaanan aapanaa kehee n t(h)aahae chith 2

Fifth Mehl:

My joyful friend is called the friend of all.

All think of Him as their own; He never breaks anyone's heart. 2

How many of us can honestly say we have friends like that other than Maharaaj themselves?

I have to say though that Maharaaj has given me some amazing friends, I can’t thank Maharaaj enough for bringing these people into my life..

If we did..

If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.

-Thomas Edison

Mool Mantar

By Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj.

I find this picture of Mool Mantar by Guru Ji fascinating, firstly because its by Maharaaj themselves and secondly because of the style of writing. I’ve recently taken up writing in calligraphy and have also tried writing in Punjabi; it’s a lot harder than I thought it would be. I have a lot of respect for people like Bhai Mani Singh and Bhai Gurdas Ji who have written Pothi’s etc in larivaar, its takes a lot of concentration and dedication.

Another interesting thing about the way the Mool Mantar is written is how instead of having a ‘half stick’ for a kana, a dot is used instead and also how words are split when they happen to come end the end of the line. For example, at the end of the first line there is a papa from Purakh but the rest of the word of continued on the next line and the same goes for the word Ajoonee, the eara and jajha are on the 3rd line and the last letter in on the last.

Its an amazing picture.

Walking backwards?

During a discussion with a friend we came across the topic of our journey towards God. The other guy mentioned that these days’ people seem to think they are walking forward on their path to God but in actual case they are only kidding themselves and are caught up in all kinds of rituals and what not and thence end up going off on tangents instead.

This made me think about journeys and how different people tend to walk their path. Does it really matter how one walks the path as long as they are going in the right direction?

I mean, I could be walking backwards but does it really matter as long as I am going in the right direction? Hmmm..

On a side note..

Man improves himself as he follows his path; if he stands still, waiting to improve before he makes a decision, he'll never move.
-Paulo Coelho

Shaheedi Purab

6th of June: Shaheedi Purab of Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaaj



'thaeraa keeaa meet(h)aa laagai har naam padhaarathh naanak maa(n)gai 24293'

'Your actions seem so sweet to me. Nanak begs for the treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. 24293'

(http://allaboutsikhs.com/gurus/guruarjun4.htm)

Happy Birthday

You know who you are :p

Happy Birthday :-)

Turn to yourself

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

-Epictetus

Whatever happened to compassion?

Something I don’t understand is how some people can be rude and 'bitchy' when commenting on things and how some use the excuse ‘I’m only being honest and saying what I think..’ when what they say is simply offensive and unpleasant.

I think some people like to say things under the pretence of it being honesty but it’s a cover for rudeness and a negative attitude. Whatever happened to having some compassion? I suppose the saying ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’ is quite fitting for these people..

Until we cross paths again..

Don't be dismayed at good-byes.
A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.
-Illusions, Richard Bach, Delacorte Press, New York, 1977.

Hmm, it explains that ‘it feels as though I’ve known you forever’ feeling you get when you meet some people. I wonder how many of my friends are people who were my friends in a past life..

I think I can confidently say I’ve crossed paths in the past with some of the people I know, there has to be some reason why we’re more drawn towards to some people than others.. Yea?

Your support

I close my eyes for a moment and hope to see that sight,
I know I don’t deserve it but I live in hope one day I might..
You keep me moving forward though I don’t deserve Your support,
Please don’t ever leave me, I won’t last long without You Lord..

Life isn't a battle.

Life isn't a battle, it's a game, and don't let anyone tell you differently.

The only trick is to know the rules of the game, and you can turn any circumstance into a victorious one.

The rules are pretty straightforward actually, and you've known them all
along.

1) Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.
2) Have faith.
3) Remember that what you get out of this life is what you put into it.

Pretty simple, huh?

-Anonymous

Exam

I have an exam on Wednesday and I’ve spent most of yesterday revising up on ‘the role of free iron in sickle cell disease’ (in between browsing the net and drinking coffee).

Anyway, a lot of this topic doesn’t seem to be sticking in my mind. I came across a little quote/message and it seems to describe exactly how I feel in regards to this exam..

‘You feel like you have all the answers, but everyone around you insists on asking the wrong questions.’

As far as revising for this exam is concerned, like the quote says, I’m sure I have all the right answers; they just haven’t asked the right questions!

Its coming up to 1.30am and so am thinking I might aswell call it a day now.. I’m none the wiser regarding free iron and sickle cell disease though, might aswell keep myself free for the resit in the summer!

(Ps, it’s a seen exam..)

PEEEEEEENJ

PLEASE DO A PROG DOWN THESE ENDS!!!

PLEASE :p