The awakening of the soul
Sikh Dharma is a way of life which encourages the awakening of the soul.
Many Sikhs describe it not as a religion, but rather a lifestyle.
Yogi Bhajan did not attempt to ‘convert’ anybody to Sikhism. Sikhs recognise one God, and consider all paths to God of equal merit. Yogi Bhajan was a devout Sikh, and attended Gurdwara every day. Many of his students, who had been so deeply impacted by his teachings, wanted to join him. They became inspired by the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, and began to follow this spiritual path, along with the path of yoga.
Many Sikhs describe it not as a religion, but rather a lifestyle.
Yogi Bhajan did not attempt to ‘convert’ anybody to Sikhism. Sikhs recognise one God, and consider all paths to God of equal merit. Yogi Bhajan was a devout Sikh, and attended Gurdwara every day. Many of his students, who had been so deeply impacted by his teachings, wanted to join him. They became inspired by the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, and began to follow this spiritual path, along with the path of yoga.
The Holy Book
Sikh Dharma and Kundalini share some common points, including: Naad – the essence of the sound current, Simran – a continuous state of meditation, Shabd Guru – the technology of sound as a teacher, Seva – selfless service.
The path of Sikh Dharma finds its roots in the sacred writings treated by Sikhs as Guru: The Sirī Gurū Granth Sāhib. Its 1430 pages contains the poetry and teachings of Sikh Gurus as well as that of saints and sages of Hindu and Muslim faith, from the 15th to 17th centuries.
The Guru Granth Sahib is regarded by Sikhs as the ultimate, supreme and undying Guru in the line of the ten human Gurus of the religion.
The Guru Granth Sahib written in gurmukhi was composed mainly by six of the ten Sikh Gurus, it also contains the teachings of Hindu and Sufi holy men and women.
The vision of the Guru Granth Sahib is of a world based on divine freedom,unity, mercy, love,justice and empowerment.
Sikh Dharma and Kundalini share some common points, including: Naad – the essence of the sound current, Simran – a continuous state of meditation, Shabd Guru – the technology of sound as a teacher, Seva – selfless service.
The path of Sikh Dharma finds its roots in the sacred writings treated by Sikhs as Guru: The Sirī Gurū Granth Sāhib. Its 1430 pages contains the poetry and teachings of Sikh Gurus as well as that of saints and sages of Hindu and Muslim faith, from the 15th to 17th centuries.
The Guru Granth Sahib is regarded by Sikhs as the ultimate, supreme and undying Guru in the line of the ten human Gurus of the religion.
The Guru Granth Sahib written in gurmukhi was composed mainly by six of the ten Sikh Gurus, it also contains the teachings of Hindu and Sufi holy men and women.
The vision of the Guru Granth Sahib is of a world based on divine freedom,unity, mercy, love,justice and empowerment.
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Prayer
In Kundalini Yoga, our daily sadhana begins with reciting Japji Sahib, which is the first teaching of Guru Nanak Ji, and forms the first pages of the Sirī Gurū Granth Sāhib. Other excerpts from the Sirī Gurū Granth Sāhib are included in the teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan as mantras. Sadhana, the discipline, gives the imprint for your day. If you take one step towards the Guru he will take ten towards you. Shakti (principle of action) and Bhakti ( principle of Devotion) become one and you are in the service of the Whole, the One. Ek Ong Kar.
All your prayers find their way.
“In the Aquarian Age, you don’t pray—you ask God to pray for you. It is reversed. Tell God, “Lord, pray for me that I should be as Infinite as You are. Make me as great, bright, bountiful, and beautiful as You. Prayer may be the most powerful tool we have for personal and global transformation. Personal prayers and the prayers of a united community provide a direct link and connection to the Divine. All things become possible and exalted
“The classification of prayer is this: a technology within a human being through which the unknown is known, the unseen is seen, the unheard is heard. That is prayer.” YB.7/15/82
In Kundalini Yoga, our daily sadhana begins with reciting Japji Sahib, which is the first teaching of Guru Nanak Ji, and forms the first pages of the Sirī Gurū Granth Sāhib. Other excerpts from the Sirī Gurū Granth Sāhib are included in the teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan as mantras. Sadhana, the discipline, gives the imprint for your day. If you take one step towards the Guru he will take ten towards you. Shakti (principle of action) and Bhakti ( principle of Devotion) become one and you are in the service of the Whole, the One. Ek Ong Kar.
All your prayers find their way.
“In the Aquarian Age, you don’t pray—you ask God to pray for you. It is reversed. Tell God, “Lord, pray for me that I should be as Infinite as You are. Make me as great, bright, bountiful, and beautiful as You. Prayer may be the most powerful tool we have for personal and global transformation. Personal prayers and the prayers of a united community provide a direct link and connection to the Divine. All things become possible and exalted
“The classification of prayer is this: a technology within a human being through which the unknown is known, the unseen is seen, the unheard is heard. That is prayer.” YB.7/15/82
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Inspiration from a Teacher
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Ek Ong Kaar Sat Naam Siri Wahe Guru - (The Creator and the Creation are One. This is our True Identity. The ecstasy of the experience of this wisdom is beyond all words and brings indescribable bliss) - Siri Guru Granth Sahib |
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Header: Ravi N Jha - Backgrounds: Geralt, Brit, Ravi N Jha
Header: Ravi N Jha - Backgrounds: Geralt, Brit, Ravi N Jha
