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Sunday
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1
October
2017

Remembering, My Owner Divine

In the enchanting melody of Dhanasari, a rag that evokes happiness, Guru Arjan Sahib weaves a Sabad that transcends the realms of joy and spiritual connection.

In the enchanting melody of Dhanasari, a rag that evokes happiness, Guru Arjan Sahib weaves a Sabad that transcends the realms of joy and spiritual connection.

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Thursday
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28
September
2017

Mundavani: Can You Seal the Riddle?

Guru Amardas Sahib presents the riddle to global seekers. Guru Arjan Sahib offers the options on the platter. What will the seekers consume? Will they navigate language and culture to understand it? Will they allow Wisdom to guide them so they can Identify with 1?

Guru Amardas Sahib presents the riddle to global seekers. Guru Arjan Sahib offers the options on the platter. What will the seekers consume? Will they navigate language and culture to understand it? Will they allow Wisdom to guide them so they can Identify with 1?

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Wednesday
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27
September
2017

Love of the Beloved is Lovely

In the serene and contemplative ambiance of the Kedara rag, Guru Arjan Sahib's Sabad resonates with profound devotion and spirituality. Typically performed during the tranquil hours from 9 p.m. to midnight, the Kedara rag evokes deep emotions...

In the serene and contemplative ambiance of the Kedara rag, Guru Arjan Sahib's Sabad resonates with profound devotion and spirituality. Typically performed during the tranquil hours from 9 p.m. to midnight, the Kedara rag evokes deep emotions...

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Sunday
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24
September
2017

ਬਰਸੁ ਮੇਘ ਜੀ ਤਿਲੁ ਬਿਲਮੁ ਨ ਲਾਉ ॥ Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Delay Not Even a Bit

Sabad is Infinite; we are finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad.

Sabad is Infinite; we are finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad.

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Saturday
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23
September
2017

S. Gurbir Singh

Very few individuals in this world can change lives of people they encounter. Like a sandalwood tree they transmit the fragrance of life to whoever meets them. Sardar Gurbir Singh was one of those rare Guru inspired GurSikhs. And I was one of the fortunate ones to be blessed with his sangat.

Very few individuals in this world can change lives of people they encounter. Like a sandalwood tree they transmit the fragrance of life to whoever meets them. Sardar Gurbir Singh was one of those rare Guru inspired GurSikhs. And I was one of the fortunate ones to be blessed with his sangat.

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Thursday
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21
September
2017

Circling Back to the Mountains of Sidak

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I rise to a thousand new messages. Confusion. I do not know which Sidak whatsapp group-chat to open first. Love and learning. The conversations and stories continue. I got to know each person with having a divine in them.

I rise to a thousand new messages. Confusion. I do not know which Sidak whatsapp group-chat to open first. Love and learning. The conversations and stories continue. I got to know each person with having a divine in them.

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Monday
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18
September
2017

I Have Come to Listen and Read the Teachings

Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad.

Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad.

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Monday
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11
September
2017

Nothing Comes, Nothing Goes

In the uplifting melody of Dhanasari, a rag that radiates happiness, Bhagat Pipa Ji's Sabad unfolds as a celebration of the divine essence residing within the very fabric of the human form.

In the uplifting melody of Dhanasari, a rag that radiates happiness, Bhagat Pipa Ji's Sabad unfolds as a celebration of the divine essence residing within the very fabric of the human form.

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Friday
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8
September
2017

"Stories of the Wise Turn Progenies Into Able Inheritors”

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“Babania kahania put saput kareni”(ramkali mahala 3, 385)

“Babania kahania put saput kareni”(ramkali mahala 3, 385)

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