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So Purakhu - Sabad 3

Monday
,
10
July
2023

This thought-provoking video explores the profound teachings of the third Sabad of So Purakhu. Guru Nanak Sahib beautifully illustrates the world as a vast pool, where material possessions represent the water and their allure resembles mud. 

This thought-provoking video explores the profound teachings of the third Sabad of So Purakhu. Guru Nanak Sahib beautifully illustrates the world as a vast pool, where material possessions represent the water and their allure resembles mud. Humans find themselves constantly submerged in this pool, risking drowning in the illusions of worldly attachments. To transcend this predicament, one must contemplate virtuous qualities and seek the companionship of those devoted to IkOankar (Supreme Being).

Join us as we delve into the deep wisdom contained within the third Sabad (divine verse) of So Purakhu and discover the path to liberation from the entanglements of materialism.

To deepen your understanding of So Purakhu, watch the video and reflect on the profound insights shared.

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Surender Pal Singh

Senior Research Associate

Surender Pal Singh is a Senior Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies and English. 

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