GURU MESSAGE

Gurdeep Singh

ESTD 1940
LAHORE BOOKS

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 Dedication
This book is dedicated to Akalpurakh who has blessed me for this effort,
and it is also dedicated to Gurus Sahiban who have inspired me to write
about their message.
 I hope, Pukhraj and Ravikiran will understand
Sikhi through the Guru Message elaborated in this book!
 An Introductory Note

BABA SARABJOT SINGH BEDI

The Adi Granth, Sri Guru Granth Sahib is a fathomless sea of
knowledge and enlightenment. The soul stirring scripture has inspired
many Sikhs and other scholars to dip into and find personal and altruistic
gain. Over the years, several attempts have been made to translate
Gurbani into English. Some have been academic, others too poetic and
flowery and some too literal thus failed to express the true essence and
spirit which our great Gurus wished to convey.
Speech and language can hardly explain the meaning of Shabad
Guru or the word, for only by recitation and dwelling on His name can it
be felt – and what you attain mere words cannot explain it.
The author, Sardar Gurdeep Singh, needs to be commended for
having used simple and lucid English which will help both the layman and
the scholar to understand the essence of Gurbani. With great insight, he
has sought to shed light on the philosophy and beliefs of our Gurus. He
has tried to clear some existing doubts and inspired us to seek further.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji has directed his followers to:
“Accept the Guru Granth Sahib as the visible image of the
Guru, Those whose hearts are free can find truth in the Shabad.”
Those eager to learn but cannot read The Guru Granth Sahib in
original Gurmukhi have the privilege of simple and clear interpretation of
the Gurbani to draw inspiration and guidance from it. The author has
been blessed with true inspiration. Though he has used a very scientific
and logical approach to explain his treatise, his work is of a true devotee.
Jis ka karaj tin hi kiya, Maanas kya bechara ram.
May Baba Nanak give him the wisdom and words to reach deeper
into the treasure of Gurbani and help the present day world of disquiet
and confusion find solace at the feet of the True Guru.

Baba Sarabjot Singh Bedi

17th Descendant of Baba Nanak
January 28, 2011 Una (Himachal Pradesh)
 CONTENTS
Acknowledgements........................................................................... 9
A Few Words ...................................................................................... 11
Understanding The Goal Of Life Through The Guru............ 19
The Whole World Is His Family .................................................. 29
If We Can Spare Time ..................................................................... 33
Learning About The Almighty To Identify Him
Through The Guru ........................................................................... 42
Falling In Love With Akalpurakh Through The Guru........... 57
A True Guru......................................................................................... 62
Knowing The Self To Control It ................................................... 76
Treading On Guru Path .................................................................. 81
Falling In Love With Akalpurakh And Battling Within ........ 92
The Hindrances On The Guru Path............................................ 112
Other Avenues The Society, The Needs And The Balance.. 116
Love, Deep Attachment And Other Bonds ............................... 129
The Purpose Of Life And The Elapsing Time ....................... 178
Considering His Fear As An Omen Of Respect ...................... 195
The Choices Of A Guru Follower ................................................. 198
Recognizing Him And His Creation ........................................... 205
Falling In Love With His Name ................................................... 213
Living In His Creation Spotlessly ................................................ 219
Getting Serious .................................................................................. 235
Taking The Responsibility ............................................................ 264
Our Guru Ji Addresses Some Issues ........................................... 278
Conclusion .......................................................................................... 300
A Reminder From Our Guru ......................................................... 326
Kuchaji: Having No Virtue ............................................................ 336
Some Important Words And Their Meanings In
Different Contexts ............................................................................. 340
The Concept Of Incarnation And Reincarnation
In Gurbani ............................................................................................ 384
Bibiliography

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Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Shabadarth Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Santhya Sri Guru Granth Sahib BHai Veer Singh
Sri Guru Granth Darpan Dr. Sahib Singh
Guru Granth Sahib, Teeka Raikot
Asa Dee Vaar Principal Teja Singh
Gurbani Viakaran By Dr. Sahib Singh
Gurbani Shabad Kosh: Bhai Veer Singh
Mahan Kosh:Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha
Jap Ji Steek : Principle Teja Singh
Jap Ji : Gurbachan Singh Talib
Sri Guru Granth Sahib, translated in English By Manmohan Singh and
Sant Singh Khalsa, Dr. Gopal Singh Dardi (In poetry form) and Dr.
Darshan Singh
The meanings of a few words used by the author in this book :
1. Waheguru – The Creator
2. Prabh – The Creator
3. Akalpurakh – The Creator
4. Vakaas – Verses
5. Pauri – Stanza
6. Gurmukh – Real follower of the Guru turned toward the Creator
7. Manmukh – Mind slave
8. Guru Sahiban –Gurus
9. Ji – Respectful expression

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 RELIGIONS

We are the claimants,

We are the boastful drummers
Of the religions.

Within we have created

A deep scary abyss.
Empty echoes of the passion,
The kindness, the tolerance
Quite often heard.

We are like a rock

Falling deep down.
We are the music
That has turned into commotion.
We are the singers
Without the voice.
We the claimants, the boastful drummers
Live and die in one word “We”.

SEARCH

Smart people search

The beloved within.
Frustrated ones build lofty walls
To contain the beloved.

In illusion they worship,

In illusion they pray.
He is like the air
Moving all around.
He is like the sound
That can't be contained.
Smart people search
The beloved within.

[Gurdeep Singh]

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