Gems of Gurbani
Guru Granth Sahib
Sukhmani Sahib 45
Ashtapadi 19 continues: (this is a very interesting part of Ashtapadi where Guruji has tackled the concept of transmigration of souls. According to Hindu philosophy the karma or deeds of a person are cause of his taking rebirth in many kinds of lives till his soul gets Moksha or is set free from the cycle of rebirth. God or Akalpurukh is the only element that we have to reflect upon to save us the transmigration of souls).
A true person will always recommend the meditation of truth Element (God or Akalpurukh). The one who falls prey to the thought of transmigration of souls is falsest of the false. Coming and going into this world can be ended by service to the Lord. By discarding ego or self conceit one can seek the shelter of Divine Guru. With this one’s invaluable human life can be saved from transmigration by making Him the sole depending prop of your life. Any other means like studies of Shastras, Vedas and Smritis are not enough to save you from the transmigration. When you heartily lean on Him (the Almighty) and meditate on Him you can obtain the heart desired fruit O Nanak (pad 4).
‘ Wealth is seen as hindrance between man and his path to the True Lord. Unless the soul unites with the soul of True Lord the transmigration will not stop.’ Guruji says: all your wealth shall not go with you O man, why are you clinging to it O foolish soul? When you shall be departing who from these- sons, friends, family or even wife will go with you? Who has ever given company in these matters? Who could ever escape the Kingdoms, revelry and all the scatter of wealth? Horses, elephants, carriages are false shows and displays. The man is ignorant because he knows not who has given him all these. By forgetting the Name with all these gifts O Nanak man will ultimately repent this (pad 5).
Guru Granth Sahib
Sukhmani Sahib 45
Ashtapadi 19 continues: (this is a very interesting part of Ashtapadi where Guruji has tackled the concept of transmigration of souls. According to Hindu philosophy the karma or deeds of a person are cause of his taking rebirth in many kinds of lives till his soul gets Moksha or is set free from the cycle of rebirth. God or Akalpurukh is the only element that we have to reflect upon to save us the transmigration of souls).
A true person will always recommend the meditation of truth Element (God or Akalpurukh). The one who falls prey to the thought of transmigration of souls is falsest of the false. Coming and going into this world can be ended by service to the Lord. By discarding ego or self conceit one can seek the shelter of Divine Guru. With this one’s invaluable human life can be saved from transmigration by making Him the sole depending prop of your life. Any other means like studies of Shastras, Vedas and Smritis are not enough to save you from the transmigration. When you heartily lean on Him (the Almighty) and meditate on Him you can obtain the heart desired fruit O Nanak (pad 4).
‘ Wealth is seen as hindrance between man and his path to the True Lord. Unless the soul unites with the soul of True Lord the transmigration will not stop.’ Guruji says: all your wealth shall not go with you O man, why are you clinging to it O foolish soul? When you shall be departing who from these- sons, friends, family or even wife will go with you? Who has ever given company in these matters? Who could ever escape the Kingdoms, revelry and all the scatter of wealth? Horses, elephants, carriages are false shows and displays. The man is ignorant because he knows not who has given him all these. By forgetting the Name with all these gifts O Nanak man will ultimately repent this (pad 5).
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