Japji Sahib with Bhai Baljit Singh

What it takes to do anything in life is so intricately and beautifully designed by the One. When we surrender in awe to that divine system, we begin to step out of our ego — and into the experience of Vaheguru. This episode explores the subtle, often confusing question: When should we speak, and when should we stay silent? It's not as simple as it seems. And if you're struggling with something in life — ask yourself: How badly do you want to change? From 49 minutes onwards, we go into powerful steps on what to do, taking support from the shabad Keeta Lorreeai Kam.▶️ https://youtu.be/-a-nTlICSrk

It's tempting to imitate a devotee or someone who inspires you and think it might help you get closer to what they experience. Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains that it would be like an ant attempting to copy a bird flying high in the sky! Basically, don't do it! Instead, climb the steps down to humility in praise of that One who is forgiving, nurturing, loving, sustaining and an infinite amount of qualities and attributes this caption cannot begin to express. In that deep state of loving devotion, Guru Nanak Dev Ji shows us how to go truly mad in love with Vaheguru!▶️ https://youtu.be/qPRLJ7ahI_Q

Guru Nanak Dev Ji reveals the profound truth that the entire creation has been perfectly designed by the One — nothing is lacking. The creation is watched and sustained by the Creator, and we have the opportunity to connect and experience that divine reality. In doing so, we come to realise that we are more than just our bodies — we are the primal soul, part of the eternal truth, already complete.▶️ https://youtu.be/cYRjBcFu1Pc

What really existed before time, space, and form? What was Vaheguru doing before creation? In this Japji Sahib podcast episode, Bhai Baljit Singh explores the 30th pauri of Japji Sahib “Eka Maaee” and dives deep into questions that have puzzled seekers for generations.

This pauri from Japji Sahib emphasises the importance of spiritual wisdom as true nourishment. The primal sound, the divine vibration is at the heart of all creation, calling us to connect with it. The One as the supreme creator binds all of creation. Can we realise that we are all the same and rise above discrimination?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-skzdHsL4YcTopics:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:27 - Introduction00:02:20 - Bhugat Giaan Daya Bhanddaaran00:08:30 - Guru Amar Das Ji formalising Langar00:15:27 - Who is a Giani?00:16:45 - Implementing the Guru's teachings into your life practically00:19:43 - Discussion on discrimination in Ireland00:26:46 - Bhugat Giaan Daya Bhanddaran00:31:05 - Discrimination of colour and clothes00:37:15 - Bhugat Giaan Daya Bhanddaaran00:38:47 - Aap Naath Naathee Sabh Ja Ki00:48:28 - Measuring your spiritual growth by the right things (e.g. not sleep reducing)00:55:38 - Sanjog Vijog Due Kaar Chalaaveh01:01:24 - Ades Tisai Ades, Aad Aneel

The knowing and experience that you're internally complete is what it means to live in contentment. Waiting to feel fulfilled from an external factor is one of the biggest mistakes we can make in life. Bhai Baljit Singh shares the beautiful sakhi of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who alongside Mata Ganga Ji, dressed down appearing to be regular villagers to selflessly serve the Kabul sangat who travelled hundreds of miles to have the darshan (vision) of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The powerful sevas that Guru Ji tells the Sikh to do has the ability to transform us if we do it with devotion. In this Pauri, contrasting to the yogi tradition, we learn about what the Sikh does to keep remember the One and the impermanence of life, and what it means to conquer the world. 3 Part Series on Baba Buddha Jihttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UNLfJ1TsJld75YcsIvdcvSDMsXZtYIGWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5REUwk1qn-0Topics:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:45 - Munda Santokh00:03:31 - What is contentment?00:04:39 - Is it okay to have aspirations?00:06:19 - Hugging a child example00:08:03 - What is contentment - continued00:08:44 - Powerful Sevas the Guru tells the Sikh to do00:12:25 - Beautiful Sakhi of Kabal Sangat travelling to Amritsar Sahib to meet Guru Arjan Dev Ji00:42:08 - Munda Santokh00:50:33 - Kithaa Kaal Kuaaree Kaaeaa00:58:20 - Aaee Panthee Sagal Jamaatee Man Jeetai Jag Jeet01:01:44 - Ades Tisai Ades01:03:20 - Aad Aneel Anaad Anahat Jug Jug Eko Ves#JapjiSahib #SikhHistory #GuruArjanDevJi

Everything within the creation (the One's home) has a vibration to it and 'sings' in its own way, within the construct of the One's divine law. Can you hear it and can you sing the song drenched in the loving devotion of the One?00:00:00 - Coming up00:02:49 - So Dar Keha00:06:06 - Guru Ram Das Ji on the unexplainable One00:12:38 - So Dar Keha00:13:43 - Vaje Naad Anek00:17:12 - I can't wait to go to Sach Khand00:20:35 - If you'd just stop for one moment00:23:03 - Vaje Naad Anek00:23:20 - Kete Raag Paree00:33:03 - Gaveh Tuhono Paun Paanee00:43:57 - Gaveh Chit Gupt Likh Janeh00:54:29 - Gaveh Esar Barma Devi00:57:07 - Gaveh Ind Indaasan Baitthe00:58:39 - Gaveh Sidh Samaadhi Andar00:59:52 - Gavan Jatee Satee Santokhee01:01:55 - Gavan Pandit Paran Rakheesar01:03:22 - Gaveh Mohaneeaa Man Mohan01:05:33 - Gavan Ratan Opaae Tere01:06:21 - Gaveh Jodh Mahabal Sooraa01:07:18 - Gaveh Khandd Manddal Varbhanddaa01:07:40 - Se-ee Tudhno Gaaveh Jo Tudh Bhaavan01:09:38 - Hor Kete Gaavan Se Mai Chit Na Aavan01:10:46 - Soee Soee Sadaa Sach Saahib01:14:04 - Hai Bhee Hosee Jaae Na Jaasee01:16:03 - Rangee Rangee Bhaatee01:17:53 - Kar Kar Vekhai Keetaa Aapna01:18:48 - Jo Tis Bhaavai Soee Karsee01:19:39 - So Paatsaahu Saha Paatsaahib01:22:26 - How can I see the song of water for example?#Spirituality #Breath #Stillness

Allow stories to be a powerful and impactful mode to teach use every day life lessons. In this instance, Guru Angad Dev Ji perfectly allows us to witness how they remained in the priceless essence of love instead of allowing the ego mind to take over in response to somebody else's frustration and anger. In this pauri (stanza), Guru Nanak Dev Ji share their wisdom to such an extent that we lose ourself in the repetitive reciting of praising how priceless the One is. This repetition turns into true remembrance and through that we fall into that priceless love. Imagine Guru Nanak takes your hand and allows you to see how priceless that One is.▶️ https://youtu.be/y9NYRo83MdI

Sometimes we get afraid of pain but it's a calling for us to do something! When the suffering is mental/emotional, it's a calling for us return to the One. This powerful episode is filled with gems of wisdom, as Bhai Baljit Singh & Bhai Jagmeet Singh discuss how by taking strength from Gurbani and the Shaheeds, what practical steps we can take when we feel defeated. There's an abundance of gifts in our life, and by opening our eyes to them, we can transform our mindset to gratitude and appreciation for the One who is the giver; if we live in this praise of the One, we can be on top of the world! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oiw6fA4IGlITopics:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:30 - Introduction00:02:04 - Abundance Mindset - Bohata Karam Likhia Na Jaae00:05:03 - Shadow self vs Higher self00:06:49 - [POWERFUL] What to do when you fall down00:18:18 - The One gives and desires nothing in return - Vadda Data Til Na Tamaae00:19:45 - Shadow Self vs Higher Self - Duality00:24:00 - Should have stayed innocent00:25:43 - We are asleep to such an extent00:27:20 - Not giving up! - Kete Mangeh Jodh Apar00:28:55 - You're not alone - Ketia Ganat Nehee Veechaar00:30:43 - Serving and strengthening the Khalsa to serve the world00:33:46 - So many wasting away - Kete Khap Tutte Vekaar00:34:39 - Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das & Bhai Dayala Ji remaining sweet00:38:59 - Living without appreciation - Kete Lai Lai Mukar Paahi00:42:13 - Don't just keep consuming unconsciously - Kete Moorakh Khaahee Khaahi00:44:37 - A calling to return home - Ketia Dookh Bookh Sad Maar00:49:44 - Even this is Your gift - Eh Bhi Daat Teree Daataar00:55:10 - Liberation comes from... - Band Khalasee Bhanai Hoe00:57:17 - No one else has a say in this - Hor Aakh Na Sakai Koe00:57:36 - Proper fools! - Je Ko Khaaek Aakhan Paae00:58:07 - Those fools know - Ohu Janai Jetia Muhi Khaahi01:00:16 - We can't alter the system - Aape Janai Aape De01:00:46 - Very few - Akheh Si Bhi Ke-ee Ke01:02:56 - Those who are blessed - Jis Nu Bakhsheh Sift Salaah01:03:57 - You're a king! - Nanak Paatshaahi Paatshah01:05:37 - If you truly want to change something inside you, do this01:07:34 - Journey of compassion01:09:04 - Closing#Spirituality #MentalHealth #Gratitude

It's all about re-finding it - remembering that you are bliss. Our question should be simple - what are we doing to block it? Or, what do we need to do that helps to unblock whatever it is that we can't identify to allow us to be there in that place? Then do it!Bhai Baljit Singh and Daraspreet Kaur have a beautiful discussion about looking at the every day elements of life and living in awe - this is the true miracle of life. Listen to the beautiful true story Bhai Jetha Ji and the mango and many more discussions about expressing gratitude and presence to draw yourself closer to the One.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hdIDBjmZfisTopics:00:00 - Coming up01:24 - Introduction02:04 - The fruits of praise - Ant Na Sifti09:31 - Sakhi of Bhai Jetha Ji & the mango20:57 - Half a line of Gurbani can liberate you - Ant Na Sifti25:01 - No limit to your creation and gifts - Ant Na Karnai25:33 - The One watches and hears us all - Ant Na Vekhan Sunan Na Ant35:05 - The intelligence of that One - Ant Na Jaapai Kia Man Mant36:05 - Ant Na Jaapai Kita Akaar38:19 - Perceiving the end of your limits! - Ant Na Jaapai Paravaar41:47 - No need to figure it all out - Ant Karan Kete Bil-laahi42:34 - You can't find the One's limits! - Ta Ke Ant Na Paae Jaahi48:24 - No one will know - Eho Ant Na Jaanai Koe48:56 - Not enough words - Bohata Keheaai Bohata Hoe49:44 - The place of bliss - Vaddaa Saahib Oocha Thaao52:43 - Ooche Oopar Oochaa Naao55:34 - You have to be there to know the One - Evad Oochaa Hoveh Koe, Tis Ooche Ko Jaanai Soe56:44 - The One knows how great the One is - Jevadd Aaap Janaai Aap Aap57:30 - Any blessing is your gift - Nanak Nadari Karmi Daat#Spirituality #Gratitude #Oneness

The illusion of desire keeps us thinking that bliss is one step away. Guru Nanak Dev Ji reminds us that in the same way that rivers and streams travel towards the ocean, we too can go back into that ocean of bliss in this very moment internally, even whilst we're doing our day to day tasks. Even if you've got an abundance of wealth, if you are not satisfied, you can bring a lot of distress to the world because of your hunger. You could be as small as an ant - you may not know a lot or have a lot materialistically, but because you're complete from inside, in that you've found eternal bliss, you will be of service to your life and bring peace into the world.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uRxAnwP6hM0Topics:00:00 Introduction00:50 It's not about what you know - Saalaahee Saalaahi06:40 Lose your identity - Nadeeaa Ate Vaah10:43 Not touched the essence - Kids in tuition14:51 Loose your identity - Nadeeaa Ate Vaah24:06 Sakhi of Bhagat Naam Dev Ji31:34 Even if you had this much! - Samund Saah Sultaan32:23 Nothing compared to that one who remembers Vaheguru - Keeree Tul Na Hove-ee#Spirituality #Peace #Sikh

The mind constantly keeps falling into the trap thinking it needs to know the absolute limit and end to everything and figure everything out. That's okay but it can think that once it's figured it out how this works, how that works, it's going to feel complete and satisfied and at some points it's going to come to a stop. That's an illusion because you'll never reach that place discovering more about the creation. Instead you'll find yourself in a rut of chasing pleasure.Guru Nanak Dev Ji says something very simple - sometimes hearing something so simple can make you think - is that it? Guru Ji says take a moment to just say, 'wow' to how great You are, and realise that in that moment of 'wow', you are complete.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wsoCmbbM8-ESoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/ZrXNVTopics:00:00 Introduction00:25 The vastness of the creation - Pataala Pataal04:00 You'll not find the end of the creation! - Orrak Orrak Bhaal Thake07:34 Consumerism over peace26:20 One creator! - Sehas Atthareh Kehan Kateba30:57 Be aware of the things you use in life and why they were created37:29 There's no measure to bliss! - Lekha Hoe Ta Likheeai40:56 Just say wow! - Nanak Vaddaa Aakheeai#Spirituality #Creation #Consumerism

You may feel you're doing something good for yourself and for the world, when the real work internally is still to be done. Let's take on the wisdom of the Guru and start letting go of the things that are holding us back from experiencing the soul.Knowing about the creation or improving the external quality of our life won't take us into a state of joy. In the state of awe, surrender and gratitude will take us to our true home.Bhagat Naam Dev Ji:https://youtu.be/3-VpzZ5e14QTopics:00:00 Introduction01:11 Fruitful or not? - Teerath Tap22:07 Let go, live in devotion - Sunia Mania Man Keeta Bhaao27:27 Let it go! - Anecdote about a person who falls off a cliff!32:44 The inner journey - Antargat Teerath Mal Naao34:21 It was me! - Story of Sant Waryam singh39:01 The inner journey - Antargat Teerath Mal Naao40:53 All You - Sabh Gun Tere Mai Naahee Koe41:18 What is devotion - Vin Gun Keete Bhagat Na Hoe42:49 Vaah! - Suasat Aath Baani Barmaao44:43 Truth and joy - Sat Suhaan Sadaa Man Chaao46:45 What time and day? - Kavan Su Vela Vakhat Kavan48:48 What season and month? Kavan Su Rutee Maahu Kavan49:05 Religious scholars don't know - Vel Na Paaeeaa Panddtee49:36 Islamics judges don't know - Vakhat Na Paaeo Kaadeeaa50:00 The Yogis don't know - Thit Vaar Na Jogee Jaanai50:17 Only the One knows - Ja Karta Sirthi Ko Saajai54:17 How can I praise You? - Kiv Kar Aakhaa56:19 It's not about how much you know - Nanak Aakhan Sabh Ko Aakhai58:16 That One is Great! - Vadda Sahib Vaddee Naaee58:42 Your intellect will only take you so far - Nanak Je Ko Aapo Jaanai#Spirituality #Creation #LettingGo

When we're repeating actions again and again, it's forming a part of our subconscious mind. Living unconsciously means to live out of those patterns, regardless of whether they are good or bad. Spiritual awakening is when we use the tools the Guru provides to live consciously. Living consciously is being coloured in love which cleanses your mind and allows you to use your mind righteously instead of it using you.Topics:00:00 Coming up in this episode01:24 Introduction02:53 You get a bit dirty - Bhareerai Hath04:59 Wash yourself! - Paani Dhotai05:29 You soil your clothes - Moot Paleeti06:03 Get the soap out! - De Saboon06:53 Feeling stuck in habits - Bhareeai Mat, Ohu Dhopai10:49 It's no small thing! - Puni Paapi13:12 Why are you the way you are? - Kar Kar Karna17:13 Don't blame others - Aape Beej35:26 Coming out of a habit - Kar Kar Karna58:21 Divine law - Nanak Hukmi Aavhu Jaahu59:06 Amrit Vela and Sarovars03:37:37 Closing #Spirituality #Habits #Blame

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pN9e7mZlRFAIt's easy to get caught up in our own head and feel that everything is centred around us and our feelings. Guru Nanak Dev Ji brings the vastness and grand scale of this creation to our awareness. Guru Ji wants us to live this life realising how the creator's name is signed on everything. We can give meaning to everything and anything and allow the creation to take us to a state of awe and feel a oneness with the creator. There's nothing that hasn't got Vaheguru's name to it.Topics00:00 Coming up in this episode00:55 Introduction01:53 Countless names & places - Asankh Naav 14:52 Countless places - Agam Agam Asankh Lo19:34 Enjoy the creation - Asankh Keheh Sir Bhaar Hoe21:52 The divine word - Akhri Naam Akhri Salaah27:52 Singing praises - Akhri Giaan Geet Gun Gaah30:44 Communication through the divine word - Akhri Likhan Bolan Baan38:07 Our Karma - Akhra Sir Sanjog Vakhaan41:56 That One is not subject to divine law - Jin Eh Likhe Tis Sir Naahi46:32 We receive according to divine will - Jiv Furmaae Tiv Tiv Paahi47:53 Can you see God's signature - Jeta Keeta Tetaa Naao55:11 No place without You - Vin Naavai Naahi Ko Thaao56:22 Closing#Spirituality #Divine #Creation

In this stanza, Guru Nanak Dev Ji shares some of the negative traits that take us away from our soul. Bhai Baljit Singh and Bibi Harpreet Kaur discuss the purpose of life and what causes us suffering is living in our identities. Having patience in understanding each other and ourselves and doing the work to go closer to our soul is what becomes a healing journey.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H600YEILwEo00:00 Coming up in this episode01:00 Introduction01:37 Who is a fool and ignorant? - Asankh Moorakh22:43 Ruining everything - Asankh Chor Haramkhor30:37 Being forceful - Asankh Amar Kar Jaahi Jor33:23 Being cut throat - Asankh Galvadd Hatiaa Kamaahi37:03 Sinning - Asankh Paapi Paap Kar Jaahi42:57 Compulsive lying - Asankh Kooriaar Kooreh Firaahi49:28 Filthy language - Asankh Malesh Mal Bhakh Khaahi54:47 Slandering - Asankh Nindak Sir Kareh Bhaar01:02:48 Nanak Neech Kahai Veechar01:06:45 I can't even be a sacrifice once - Vaariaa Na Jaavaa Ek Vaar01:09:16 Stepping closer to bliss - Jo Tudh Bhaavai Saaee Bhalee Kaar01:09:34 You are always stable - Tu Sadaa Salamat Nirankaar#Spirituality #God #Love

It's not necessarily the same thing that works for everyone. Ultimately, we want to get to a place where we let go and surrender to be with Vaheguru but it can be different things take you to that place. The focus is not so much on the action itself. The whole purpose is that the grip of the ego is reducing and we are experiencing the qualities of God.In this video, Bhai Baljit Singh discusses how certain people express their love for God in different ways. Some may express it by being more of a mother, father or friend to the world. As a receiver, when we open our heart to that, Vaheguru will always give us the love that we are seeking.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LyN5u9YnJOESoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/WGCnTWhat's the difference between Bairaag & Depression? #BasicsMondayMotivationhttps://youtu.be/7CEk2Fqr6mkTopics:00:00 Coming up in this episode01:00 Introduction02:00 Expressing and Receiving Love - Asankh Jap21:05 Opening your heart - Baba Nand Singh Ji's Worship - Asankh Pooja30:06 Listen to your inner voice - Many love doing paath! - Asankh Granth Mukh Ved Paatth44:53 Countless people are detached - Asankh Jog Man Rehai Udaas46:34 Contemplating the qualities of God - Asankh Bhagat Gun Giaan Veechar49:32 Contentment & Generosity - Asankh Sati Asankh Daataar56:07 Countless people love battle - Asankh Soor Muh Bhakh Saar58:36 Countless people are quiet - Asankh Mon Liv Laae Taar59:40 Awe of your creative power! - Kudrat Kavan Kaha Veechar01:01:06 I can't even be a sacrifice once - Vaariaa Na Jaavaa Ek Vaar01:00:23 Stepping closer to bliss - Jo Tudh Bhaavai Saaee Bhalee Kaar01:03:20 You are always stable - Tu Sadaa Salamat Nirankaar01:03:48 It's all about surrender#Spirituality #God #Love

Bhai Baljit Singh talks about what 'Panch' means and how we can cultivate saintly qualities in our life, drawing from the lives of the Gurus and the Bhagats. In one of the most famous lines in Japji Sahib ਧੌਲੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦਇਆ ਕਾ ਪੂਤੁ ॥ (dhaual dharam deaa kaa poot), the translation you'd normally find available is 'The mythical bull is Dharma, the son of compassion'. Bhai Baljit Singh properly explains this confusing english translation, uncovering the true meaning of this line.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tqf30kcDBs800:00 Introduction00:27 Saintly virtuous qualities - Panch Parvaan32:43 Sakhi of Guru Nanak Dev Ji being slapped35:50 Panch Parvaan Panch Pardhaan37:22 Panche Paaveh Dargeh Maan37:34 Panche Soheh Dar Raajaan38:23 Pancha Ka Gur Ek Dhiaan38:50 Je Ko Kahai 39:52 Karte Kai Karnai 41:30 Dhaul Dharam Daya Ka Poot43:36 Santokh Thaap Rakhia Jin Soot45:19 Je Ko Bujhai Hovai Sachiaar46:20 Dhavlai Upar Keta Bhaar46:45 Dhari Hor Parai Hor Hor46:52 Tis Te Bhaar Talai Kavan Jor47:13 Jee Jaat Ranga Ke Naav47:52 Sabhna Likhia Vurree Kalaam49:28 Ehu Lekha Likh Jaanai Koe50:27 Lekha Likhia Keta Hoe51:19 Keta Taan Suaalihu Roop52:21 Ketee Daat Janaai Kaun Koot53:23 Keetaa Pasaao Eko Kavaao55:36 Tis Te Hoe Lakh Dareeaao55:56 Kudrat Kavan Kahaa Veechar56:29 Vaariaa Na Jaavaa Ek Vaar57:15 Jo Tudh Bhaavai Saaee Bhalee Kaar57:43 Tu Sadaa Salaamat Nirankaar

What do people class as freedom? Is it to be able to make certain choices in life that you weren't able to make before? The Guru talks about freeing us from the imprisonment of ego and unconscious desires. Liberation is freeing ourselves from our identities of needing to be validated and praised or giving the power away to be affected by someone else speaking low of us. Freedom is living in a complete state of consciousness and always remaining in love.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LfXkmQgXnKYListen on:SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/Va5ZLTopics:00:00 Coming up in this episode01:25 What does freedom look like?36:17 Free from ego - Manai Paaveh Mokh Duaar38:15 Purify your family - Manai Parvaarai Saadhaar48:06 You're saved - Manai Tarai Taare Gur Sikh50:02 No more wandering - Manai Nanak Bhaveh Na Bhikh52:29 Such is that name - Aisa Naam, Je Ko Man#Spirituality #Freedom #Devotion

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tyNp7RQAYt4To walk on the path of devotion, we have to be willing to place our ego before the Guru. Whilst surrendering to the Guru, it doesn't matter what task you are told to carry out, but it's following the Guru with full faith that will start to break down that wall of ego. The Guru is taking us back to our true nature which is love and bliss. When we start living from that nature, whatever action we perform in this world will be filled with love and compassion.#2 Guru Angad Dev Ji - The travelling Light of Guru Nanak by Baljit Singhhttps://youtu.be/NQqV2D2Y9N000:00 Coming up in this episode01:08 Introduction02:15 Nothing will come in your way - Manai Maarag06:25 3 B's - Bhala, Bhuli, Bhana09:09 Break down my ego! - Manai Maarag21:52 How do you ask God for support?27:43 A Hug with God - Manai Pat30:51 Nothing empty - Manai Mag39:26 Connected to the nature of the soul - Manai Dharam43:49 Knowing that immaculate Naam - Aisa Naam, Je Ko ManSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/DBxq4

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mXlKS384I-wAcceptance is not to resist the light within us. When we're in internal mental pain, it's because we're resisting that part of Vaheguru (God) within us. Living in that state of sweet acceptance will give us the awareness of our mind which is made up of memories, thoughts and experiences. When our only reality is our identities, we are controlled by our emotions. Guru Nanak Dev Ji is telling us that our liberation lies in listening and surrendering in each moment to Naam (connection to the divine).Listen on:SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/vyoSNTopics: 00:00 Coming up in this episode01:14 Introduction02:11 Things happen you don't expect or plan for09:15 Practical Exercise for living in acceptance17:24 Ultimate awareness - Manai Surat 36:10 Understanding all worlds - Manai Sagal Bhavan Ki Sudh41:33 No suffering - Manai Mohi Chota Na Khaahi57:33 No painful death - Manai Jam Kai Saath Na Jaae01:00:33 Closing#Spirituality #Devotion #Sikh

Why is it that two different people could be doing the exact same outward action and reach a completely different spiritual state? Guru Nanak Dev Ji tells us that this path is all about devotion and standing at the door of Vaheguru (God) whilst being imbued. It's being in a state of longing, surrender and love which takes us to a state of devotion. The path is devotion. That is the way that you're going to get through those doors to Vaheguru and when somebody is on that path, you can never describe where they are internally. Bhai Baljit Singh shares the true story of when Bhai Mardana Ji was hypnotised by Noor Shah to believe he was a ram to exemplify the difference between genuine devotion and obtaining power for ill intentions.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rwDZiYe215cListen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/dxcZkTopics:00:00 Coming up in this episode01:12 Introduction05:26 What is devotion?09:08 The path of Sikhi vs Belief Systems15:49 It cannot be described! - Mane Ki Gat Kehee Na Jaae17:23 When Guru Nanak Dev Ji met a witch who hypnotised Bhai Mardana Ji26:36 You've got to be there to know it! - Mane Ki Gat Kehee Na Jaae28:04 Work vs Gift - Sakhi of Guru Angad Dev Ji30:08 You need to experience it! - Je Ko Kahai Pichai Pichtaae32:31 You can't document devotion - Kaagad Kalam Na Likhanhaar35:28 Let's go! - Mane Ka Beh Karan Veechar36:19 Becoming pure - Aisaa Naam Niranjan Hoe38:32 Only those in devotion know! - Je Ko Man Jaanai Man Koe#Spirituality #Sikh #Devotion

Vaheguru (God) is inside you. Go deep inside and listen to that intuition that lives within you. From this, the specific and relevant actions will come to you. If you use this inner voice which will always guide you in the right way, it will lead you to embracing and having divine virtues. It will guide you towards crossing this world ocean with ease. Within this listening, the divine qualities will be present. If the qualities aren't present, we're not listening. As you connect to that vibration, you will automatically be pulled towards those qualities. If you're in sync with your intuition, that inner listening will only provide you with a place of working from love and compassion, because that vibration is that itself.Listen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/Jka4CTopics: 00:00 Coming up in this episode01:00 Introduction01:51 Embracing divine qualities - Suniai Sara13:22 What is compassion?21:23 What is purity?30:45 Emotional Veechar - Walking away from Vaheguru33:59 Become a king! - Suniai Sekh Pir Paatshah35:18 Sikhi will ALWAYS put you in the right direction - Suniai Andhe Paaveh Raahu45:21 Crossing the world terrifying ocean - Suniai Haath Hoveh Asgaahu47:53 The power of listening - Gurmukhs/Mahapurakhs connected to Suniai52:22 Attachments to children - surrendering to Guru Ji56:23 Forever in bliss - Nanak Bhagta Sada Vigaas, Suniai Dookh Paap Ka Naas#Spirituality #InnerVoice #Listening

As difficult as it may be to speak the truth in today's world, it is even more difficult to live the truth. Truthful living in its full package is practised without pride (looking down upon others). Through listening deeply, we will know exactly what to say and do to access truthful living. The journey of deep listening allows us to know our own self and know the patterns of how our mind works. Once we intuitively learn to read ourself and our own mind, we can get a much deeper understanding of others too.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CVsr1ucOOBwSimon Sinek: The Number One Reason Why You're Not Succeeding | E145https://youtu.be/Q-zuTZuYeCg4Topics:00:00 Coming up in this episode01:00 Introduction01:07 Are you living truthfully? - Suniai Sat Santokh Giaan19:35 Does money make you happy? Can you serve and be rich?22:24 Divine wisdom - Suniai Sat Santokh Giaan22:53 Inner purification - Suniai Athsath Ka Isnaan24:46 Truly read yourself - Suniai Parr Parr Paveh Maan34:25 Falling into meditation - Suniai Laagai Sehaj Dhiaan38:35 Forever in bliss - Nanak Bhagta Sada Vigaas, Suniai Dookh Paap Ka Naas#Spirituality #Truth #JapjiSahibPodcast

What does it actually mean to be foul-mouthed according to Guru Nanak Dev Ji? The moment we curse at God for getting things wrong is the definition of being foul-mouthed. Praising Vaheguru (God) is when we're in a state of acceptance and understanding that the things that happen around us are a play of divine will, in the same way Guru Gobind Singh Ji did, after seeing his sons and Singhs being martyred before his eyes, singing in a state of acceptance to Vaheguru, calling Vaheguru their beloved friend.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Y6XFRxjUHAWhat is Tre Gun (Guna)? | Rajo, Tamo & Sato | Finding Spiritual Balancehttps://youtu.be/StMZ_gDoomkHow To Reach Your Full Potential | Ik Oankaar | Mool Mantar Mini Serieshttps://youtu.be/708utbjTLlgSakhi of Bhai Bhikhari Jihttps://youtu.be/78gIXLSV8XkListen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/A1SsBTopics:00:00 Coming up in this episode01:00 Introduction01:36 Recap - Suniai - Listening04:45 Recap on intuition12:27 Where listening can take you - Suniai Esar Brahma Ind18:12 Amazing discussion - From foul mouthing to praise - Suniai Mukh Salahan Mand45:02 You will know what to do - Suniai Jog Jugat Tan Bhed48:12 The perfect understanding - Suniai Saasat Simrit Ved53:22 Forever in bliss - Nanak Bhagta Sadaa Vigaas, Suniai Dookh Paap Ka Naas54:07 It doesn't matter how much you know!#Spirituality #Sikh #JapjiSahibPodcast

Just because we're hearing somebody talk, it doesn't necessarily mean we are actually listening to them. We can often be eager to give our pre-calculated response, instead of listening with compassion and patience. The true essence of listening is a test of our humility. Whilst listening with humility we'll not only be able to just listen to someones words, but go even deeper and tap into their feelings and emotions. Listening in this way will guide us towards listening to the divine that is in constant communication with us. Through this, we can truly blossom.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QHM61UQ8zn4Listen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/fBhMQ00:00 Coming up in this episode00:00 Introduction00:47 How to pronounce Suniai02:44 What is listening? 16:45 Vaheguru is all encompassing22:30 Doing Naam Jap - taking the medicine without precaution 36:14 Thorns vs the smooth path - following intuition46:44 How to release you're not listening51:26 Attaining the status of those great beings - Suniai Sidh Pir Sur Naath53:35 Knowing how the creation is supported - Suniai Dharat Dhaval Akaas55:02 Knowing about the continents and worlds - Suniai Deep Lo Paataal56:12 Death cannot tou ch you - Suniai Pohi Na Sakai Kaal57:14 Always in bliss - Nanak Bhagtaa58:14 Destroying your sins through listening - Suniai Dookh Paap Ka Naas#Spirituality #Sikh #JapjiSahibPodcast

In today's age, it's easy to fall into the trap of chasing fame, likes and followers in the hope it brings us some form of satisfaction and happiness. It doesn't matter how known we become, if we haven't come into the glance of the One, all of it is a waste. Becoming self aware of our feelings when we come to know that we have been slandered will help us to know if we are resisting God, or if we are allowing ourself to be in the glance of God and the nature of love and compassion. Being in the company of those that are virtuous can help us to experience those very virtues within ourself. Bhai Baljit Singh discusses how to practically deal with experiencing hurt and slandering whilst maintaining Godly qualities.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2qXVjrMMdj000:00 Coming up in this episode01:26 Introduction02:18 Living for ages! - Je Jug Chaare07:31 Known everywhere! - Navaa Khanda10:13 Social media influence13:52 Praised worldwide - Changa Naao Rakhaae Kai17:18 Studies on growth mindset 19:34 Being blessed with Your virtues - Nanak Nirgun Gun Kare23:40 Not letting go of You in difficult times27:59 Dealing with hurt34:13 You've been blanked without the One's grace - Je Tis Nadar 35:20 Just another ant - Keettaa Andar Keett Kar36:38 How to become more virtuous? - Nanak Nirgun Gun Kare40:48 How do you open yourself to receiving virtues?43:48 The virtues are from the One! - Tehaa Koe Na Sujhe-ee47:40 Closing Growth Mindset - Praising Effort over Abilitieshttps://www.lifeintelligence.io/blog/growth-mindset-praising-effort-over-abilityHow do you receive grace from Vaheguru (God)? by Baljit Singh #BasicsMondayMotivationhttps://youtu.be/VSDxnHnzVlo#Spirituality #Sikh #JapjiSahibPodcast

Sometimes we spend a lot of time and effort in doing certain practises that are more pleasing to us than to the One. Guru Nanak Dev Ji asks, 'what is it that we receive outside of grace?' The Guru gives us the understanding that everything comes from the One. Through the remembrance of the One (Simran), we can become aware of grace and through that, receive divine qualities.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1ZPWHF2yppwListen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/4n6Ka00:00 Coming up in this episode01:02 Introduction01:59 What's the point? - Teerath Naavaa03:43 True story of Sajjan Thag - Can you cleanse your mind through outwardly cleansing?09:15 Matching inner contemplation with outwardly actions 16:21 Where's your mind? - Recognising opportunities to grow 22:41 Can you blame the Guru?25:08 What do you receive outside of Grace? - Jetee Sirathh29:27 Receiving divine qualities - Mat Vich Ratan30:51 Don't let me forget the One giver - Guraa Ik Deh Bujhaaee, Sabhnaa Jeeaa32:34 Gratitude for the 'little' things43:49 ClosingWhat Is Intuition? | Saibhan | Mini Mool Mantar Serieshttps://youtu.be/IUfIsq5V-8wYou've all experienced God. How? [

What we often perceive to be the truth is tainted with the lens of ignorance (Maya). The illusion of Maya keeps us from experiencing or knowing that there is only the One. When we start to serve, seeing everything to be a play of that One, the honour we receive is the very embrace of the One.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AwFC4OwpOR4Listen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/pnXVt00:00 Coming up in this episode01:29 Introduction02:12 The One is Self established - Thaapia Na Jaae Keeta Na Hoe03:22 What is Maya? - Aape Aap Niranjan Soe13:14 How do you serve? - Jin Seviaa Tin Paaeaa Maan21:25 What does it mean to receive honour? - Jin Seviaa Tin Paaeaa Maan32:48 Singing Your virtues - Nanak Gaaveeai Gunee Nidaan36:12 Are you truly singing? - Gaaveeai Suneeai Man Rakheeai Bhaao47:02 Where does suffering come from? - Dukh Parhar Sukh Ghar Lai Jaae49:29 Through the Guru - Gurmukh Naadan52:48 The Guru is Everything! - Gur Esar54:31 Words vs Experience - Je Hau Jana 54:59 May I never forget the One - Gura Ik Deh, Sabhnna Jeeaa55:40 Closing#Spirituality #Sikh #JapjiSahibPodcast

We often hear that God is love but through which lens are we trying to understand God's love? Gurbani itself defines God's love for us which is that God's vision is equal upon all. To experience the love of God, Guru Nanak tells us to deeply contemplate the greatness of the One. This will open us to Vaheguru's grace allowing us to experience God's love.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P-3gM7t_5CkListen on:SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/kncL700:00 Coming up in this episode01:28 The Language of Love - Saachaa Saahib06:27 Why do bad things happen to good people?19:29 What is God's love?15:43 Desires vs Giving - Akheh Mangeh Deh Deh19:46 What can I do to experience the One? - Fer Ki Agai Rakheeai21:24 What can I say to be filled with love? - Mohu Ki Bolan Boleeai30:15 Waking up early to contemplate - Amrit Vela Sach Naao40:51 How does love and contemplation liberate you - Karmee Aavai Kaprraa46:10 Know this!... - Naanak Evai Jaaneeai

The very things sitting before our eyes can become the sign to realise God's existence. When you bring God's gifts into your awareness, it gives you the opportunity not only to think of God but also to experience the existence of God. In this third stanza of Japji Sahib, Bhai Baljit Singh discusses the different ways in which some experience a glimpse of God.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vvYDvggUcxMListen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/UwYiu00:00 Coming up in this episode00:52 Introduction01:20 Experiencing your power - Gaavai Ko Taan03:38 The sign of the One's existence - Gaavai Ko Daat20:44 The One's beautiful great virtues - Gaavai Ko Gun22:12 Can I be forgiven?26:19 Experiencing the One's qualities - Gaavai Ko Gun29:14 Experiencing the One through wisdom - Gaavai Ko Vidhiaa33:51 The creation bodies which eventually turn to dust - Gaavai Ko Saaj Kare35:45 Life being taken away and restored - Gaavai Ko Jee Lai41:14 Experiencing the One as close or far - Gaavai Ko Jaapai42:48 Experiencing the One to be forever present - Gaavo Ko Vekhai43:10 No shortage of those attempting to explain the One's power - Kathnaa Kathee Na Aavai Tott44:17 Millions of times! - Kath Kath Kathee45:38 The Giver keeps giving! - Dedaa De & Jugaa Jugantarl50:37 The Creator operating the creation - Hukmee Hukam51:52 Forever blossoming and carefree - Nanak Vigsai VeparvaahuAkaal Moorat: https://youtu.be/C1n1LvHdKD8

When we realise that we are bound by the One's divine will and cannot escape that, we start to step away from the multiple layers of ego that we are stuck in. Having this realisation is our doorway to liberation.Whilst being identified with the ego and being separated from the truth, we continue to remain bound to our karmic load (past experiences). The only way to break this cycle is to receive Vaheguru Ji's (God's) grace. To receive this grace, we have to play to the game that the Creator has created.Join in the conversation on Telegram:https://t.me/contemplatewithbaljitsinghWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vQNJgFUhb_oListen on:Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts: https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fmSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/basicsofsikhi/japjisahibpodcast-ep2Topic:00:00 Coming up in this episode01:07 Introduction01:50 The creation from the One's Divine Will - Hukmee Hovan Akaar05:55 The journey of the soul - Hukmee Hovan Jee11:57 Is the One outside the creation?16:35 Receiving the gift of life - Hukmee Hovan Jee22:00 The divine will of peace and suffering - Hukmee Utam Neech32:20 Blessed

Everyone talks about living truthfully and following the will of God but what does that mean? In this first pauri (stanza) of Japji Sahib, Bhai Baljit Singh explains what it means to accept the divine will of the One and become the truth.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oW8YsWdlWP8Learn Gurmukhi Series: https://bit.ly/2YgWn0v

The Mool Mantar is the foundation of Sikhi (Sikhism). Mool, literally means root; the Mool Mantar describes the root of all existence and the qualities of that One that created everything. It describes what you are at your core (your soul) and what you have the potential to experience. Through experiencing these qualities, you can achieve the state of complete bliss. In this video, Bhai Baljit Singh summarises the meanings of the Mool Mantar. Each word has its own individual video explanation too, so if you want to delve even deeper you can check those videos out in this playlist: https://bit.ly/3jMoPCiWatch video on Tre Gun: https://youtu.be/StMZ_gDoomkWatch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WZPWbhJoin in the conversation on Telegram:https://t.me/contemplatewithbaljitsingh00:00 Coming up in this episode01:09 Introduction01:53 Why was the wisdom of the Mool Mantar given to us?03:44 What does 'Mool' mean?05:09 What is our origin?06:40 Experiencing that place without sorrow09:20 Ik Oankaar19:27 What is bliss?20:51 What is silence?23:14 What is Samaadhi?28:11 How can you want something you haven't experienced or seen?29:31 Satnaam34:22 Karta Purakh48:11 Nirbhau56:42 Nivair01:02:56 Akaal Moorat01:07:03 Ajooni01:08:32 Saibhan01:10:27 Gurparsad 01:12:50 Jap01:14:32 Aad Sach - Nanak Hosee Bhee Sach