Archive for January, 2010
Time of Prayer
Yazan: Jaskaran | 31 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Christian
The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer,
and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things,
I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament.
Brother Lawrence
Of Separation and Coming Together, Again
Yazan: Jaskaran | 30 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Sikh
I have heard these shabads read and sung many times and know that I jut like them for the mood and effect they create. I feel a little detached from the worldly affairs and concerns, even as I feel the love for God and Guru rising, growing.
WaheGuru
It's Here, Now
Yazan: Jaskaran | 29 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Universal
It’ here, now.
Observe, without judgement or comment.
Let it be.
This too shall pass.
Pain Is Inevitable, Suffering Optional
Yazan: Jaskaran | 28 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Sikh
Jaskaran Singh, California
I was in Delhi in 1984 when anti-Sikh riots broke out. I was fortunate in that I was safe, and shielded from the bloodshed. I did not see much, though what I did see was bad enough.
I used to read this shabad written in big letters on the outer wall of a house [...]
I Overcame Addiction
Yazan: Jaskaran | 27 January 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Sikh
I Overcame Addiction
Devinder Singh
Northampton, England
I always had a problem with alcohol and drugs. When I moved to England at 27, I was determined to make a fresh start. But within two years, I was drinking and using heavily again.
I lost several jobs and my wife of 4 years was sick and tired of the situation. [...]
In the Spirit of Mindfulness
Yazan: Jaskaran | 26 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Budhist
All of us are apprenticed to the same teacher that the religious institutions originally worked with: reality.
Reality-insight says … master the twenty-four hours. Do it well, without self-pity.
It is as hard to get the children herded into the car pool and down the road to the bus as it is to chant sutras in the [...]
Mindfulness
Yazan: Jaskaran | 25 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Budhist
We all need a personal experiment in mindfulness, to revel in the wonder and simplicity of present moments. But we don’t have to go out of our way or find someplace special to practice mindfulness. It is sufficient to make a little time in our life for stillness and ‘non-doing’, and then tune in to [...]
Acceptance
Yazan: Jaskaran | 24 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Universal
Much of our time is spent saying, “I’m not good enough for that job,” “She’s too good for me.” Sometimes we are very status conscious because we feel unworthy. We take either superior or inferior roles with every one we deal with. So, it’s difficult to have peers or friends.
The status games are really silly.
True [...]
Taati Vao Na Lagaee Parbrahm Sarnaee
Yazan: Jaskaran | 23 January 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Sikh
Taati Vao Na Lagaee Parbrahm Sarnaee is my favorite prayer because of many reasons.
My mom used to recite it every night before my brother and I went to sleep, so it became a habit. Whenever I’m sick or in pain it just comes into my mind naturally, it provides comfort and gives me strength. The [...]
Aspiration
Yazan: Jaskaran | 22 January 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Universal
Be at one with the Spirit of the universe. As we think, so we are.
I pray that my deepest affection be on things spiritual.
That I may think of and desire that which will help, not hinder, my spiritual growth.
That I may be one with God.
I pray that I may think Love, and Health, so [...]
Sikh News
Kids’ Stories
- The Secret To All Happiness And Success, Part 1: Jagjit's Mysterious BookOnce a woman visited her best friend Jagjit. Jagjit went to buy some food so they could eat together and she found herself in Jagjit's room. She saw an altar that had inspiring pictures on it. It also had dazzling and expensive jewels on it, "Wow!" She thought. In the center of the altar was a book that had the most exquisite and intricate art […]
- The Guru, The Emperor And The Grass-CutterThe emperor of India King Jahangir met with Guru Hargobind ji. The emperor asked, "I am the emperor of India, why do you have your Sikhs call you the True Emperor?" The Guru taught him, "I never asked my Sikhs to call me this, they are just expressing their love. I can not stop they from expressing their love. I believe that God is the One Tru […]
- World PlayOnce there was a play and two kids went to go see it. They heard it was a great play and it was. It was funny, it was dramatic, it was meaningful. They were so entertained, and all of the sudden the music ended, the curtains closed and people started to get up and walk around. "Is the play over??" No is was just intermission, the second half would […]
- Attitude of GratitudeOnce there were two students who were honored to see the Grand-Master. One was a junior student and one was a senior student. The Grand-Master showed both of them some beautiful and secret things. Even though both the students knew a lot, the senior student lived a happier life. Can you guess why the senior student lived a happier life?read more […]
- Listening to the HeavensOnce a sister told her brother, "Auntie ji is in town, let's go visit her. She talks to the angels, she's amazing!" The brother wasn't really paying attention because he was watching T.V. The sister couldn't get his attention, but after some time she finally convinced him to go. They visited the Auntie. Auntie ji whispered somet […]
- It's All WithinOnce there was a deer prancing around in the forest. All of the sudden she smelt something wonderful. The deer thought, "Where is this coming from?" She ran and ran and ran everywhere smelling everything. She smelt all the animals, all the plants, everything in the wind and everything in nature. She couldn't figure out where the smell was comi […]
- The Horse MindOnce a man went to visit an old friend. They had a fun time and when it was time for him to leave, his friend said, "I want to give you a horse, it's a gift to you, please take it." The man left with his new horse, but there was a problem. The horse wouldn't listen to him. No matter what he did, the horse just came right back to where th […]
- A Real KingOnce there was a great king. He didn't want to be king anymore, "I'm very bored being a king. I want something bigger." His adviser didn't understand why he wouldn't want to be king anymore, "It takes 100 days to ride from one end of your kingdom to the other. What could be bigger than being the ruler of a great kingdom?! […]
- Guru ji's ArrowThe Mughal emperor had sent his army so lay siege on Anandpur. Two generals named Wajir Khan and Zabardast Khan were camped two miles away from the Anandpur fortress. The two generals were playing a game of chess when an arrow came out of nowhere and hit the leg of the platform they were sitting on. "Who shot this arrow?!" they demanded. A local hi […]
- The EarthquakeThere once was a man who never prayed. One time he was eating with his family and the ground started to shake. It was an earthquake. The man felt that this would be the end of his life and he found himself praying, "Oh God save me! My Dear Lord show Your grace!" After the earthquake was over, all his family was hurt and his house was damaged. He ye […]