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Nirgun and Sargun: From Abstraction To Expression Towards Mystification
This post continues the previous discussion, establishing that Nirgun and Sargun are inseparable aspects of the ultimate truth. This post will delve deeper into decoding the following verse by Sant Kabir Das. सरगुन की सेवा करो, निरगुन का करो ज्ञान । निरगुन सरगुन के परे, तहीं हमारा ध्यान॥ The opening line of the verse emphasizes…
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Nirgun and Sargun: From Abstraction to Expression
The term Nirgun is made up of two components: Nir, meaning “without,” and Guna, meaning “attribute.” Together, Nirgun implies “without any attribute or form.” Similarly, Sargun is derived from Sa, meaning “with,” and Guna. Thus, Sargun signifies “with attributes or form.” For our minds, existence is perceivable only in some form, whether physical (mass) or…
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Bhakti: Bliss in Action
Bhakti is a selfless seva (service) that can only arise from the foundation of love. It is love that has the transformative power to turn seva into Bhakti. Selfless service can only come from a state of selflessness, and this selfless state is rooted in love. Without love, performing selfless seva becomes impossible. A disciple…
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Seva/Service: The Action in Right Direction
This post delves deeper into the profound and transformative relationship between the Guru (Sat-Guru) and the disciple—a relationship that forms the foundation for experiencing true bliss. The cornerstone of this bond is seva or service. Through seva, the disciple cultivates a deep and enduring connection with the Guru, a connection that becomes the channel for…
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Sat-Guru and Shishya (Disciple) : The Foundation of Bliss
This is a continuation of the previous article about the Sat-Guru, who is entirely immersed in truth and guides others to discover and understand it for themselves. The bond between a Sat-Guru and a Shishya (Disciple) is uniquely rooted in the pursuit of experiencing truth. This relationship guides the disciple to experience the truth and bliss. The…
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Sat-Guru: Truth in Action
This article is in a continuation of the previous article about the Guru.The term Sat-Guru originates from Sanskrit, combining “Sat,” meaning “truth,” and “Guru,” referring to one who leads others from the darkness of ignorance to the light of wisdom through their actions. To delve deeper, it is essential to first understand the nature of…