Naam SimranNaam SimranVichaar – May 22, 2016Vichaar – May 22, 2016

Inder Mohan SinghInder Mohan Singh

Naam is at the Heart of Naam is at the Heart of SikhiSikhi

Sikhi has been descrbed as Naam MaragSikhi has been descrbed as Naam Maragਨਾਨਕ ਕੈ ਘਰਿ� ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੈ ਘਰਿ� ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮੁ ॥॥੪੪॥॥੪੪॥॥The house of Nanak is filled with just NaamThe house of Nanak is filled with just Naam

The purpose of life is union with God through Naam Simran.The purpose of life is union with God through Naam Simran.

ਭਈ ਪ�ਾਪਰਿ� ਮਾਨੁਖ ਦੇਹੁ�ੀਆ ਭਈ ਪ�ਾਪਰਿ� ਮਾਨੁਖ ਦੇਹੁ�ੀਆ ॥॥This human body has been given to you.This human body has been given to you.ਗੋਰਿ�ੰਦ ਰਿਮਲਣ ਕੀ ਇਹ �ੇ�ੀ ��ੀਆ ਗੋਰਿ�ੰਦ ਰਿਮਲਣ ਕੀ ਇਹ �ੇ�ੀ ��ੀਆ ॥॥This is your chance to meet the Lord of the Universe.This is your chance to meet the Lord of the Universe.ਅਵਰਿ� ਕਾਜ �ੇ�ੈ ਰਿਕ�ੈ ਨ ਕਾਮ ਅਵਰਿ� ਕਾਜ �ੇ�ੈ ਰਿਕ�ੈ ਨ ਕਾਮ ॥॥Nothing else is of any useNothing else is of any useਰਿਮਲੁ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਰਿ� ਭਜੁ ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮ ਰਿਮਲੁ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਰਿ� ਭਜੁ ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮ ॥॥੧੧॥॥Join the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy; focus on Naam Simran.Join the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy; focus on Naam Simran.

Every page of SGGS is full of references to NaamEvery page of SGGS is full of references to Naam Many names of God, lauding His various attributesMany names of God, lauding His various attributes Numerous reminders of the importance and benefits of Naam SimranNumerous reminders of the importance and benefits of Naam Simran

Life Without NaamLife Without Naam Life without Naam is worthlessLife without Naam is worthless

ਮਰਿ� ਨ ਜਾਹੀ ਰਿਜਨਾ ਰਿ�ਸ�� �ਾਮ ਮਰਿ� ਨ ਜਾਹੀ ਰਿਜਨਾ ਰਿ�ਸ�� �ਾਮ ॥॥Those who forget the Lord might just as well die.Those who forget the Lord might just as well die.ਨਾਮ ਰਿ�ਹੂਨ ਜੀਵਨ ਕਉਨ ਕਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਰਿ�ਹੂਨ ਜੀਵਨ ਕਉਨ ਕਾਮ ॥॥੧੧॥ ॥ �ਹਾਉ �ਹਾਉ ॥॥Without the Naam, of what use are their lives? ||1||Without the Naam, of what use are their lives? ||1||

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ਨਾਮ ਰਿ�ਨਾ ਨਹੀ ਜੀਰਿਵਆ ਜਾਇ ਨਾਮ ਰਿ�ਨਾ ਨਹੀ ਜੀਰਿਵਆ ਜਾਇ ॥॥Without the Naam, I cannot live.Without the Naam, I cannot live.ਵਡੈ ਭਾਰਿਗ ਗ�ੁਮੁਰਿਖ ਹਰਿ� ਪਾਇ ਵਡੈ ਭਾਰਿਗ ਗ�ੁਮੁਰਿਖ ਹਰਿ� ਪਾਇ ॥॥੨੨॥॥By great good fortune, the Gurmukhs obtain the By great good fortune, the Gurmukhs obtain the

Naam. ||2||Naam. ||2||

What is Naam?What is Naam?

What is Naam?What is Naam? Naam Naam

Literal meaning – nameLiteral meaning – name A handle to refer to someone, a pointer to His attributesA handle to refer to someone, a pointer to His attributes

Related wordsRelated words Simran – remembranceSimran – remembrance Jaap or jap – uttering repeatedly, chantingJaap or jap – uttering repeatedly, chanting Dhiaan – meditation, contemplationDhiaan – meditation, contemplation Shabad – Word (Hinduism – Shabd)Shabad – Word (Hinduism – Shabd)

(Bible – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was (Bible – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God….)God….)

Mantar or Mant (Gurmantar, Mool mantar, Beej Mantar or Mant (Gurmantar, Mool mantar, Beej mantar)mantar)

What is Naam?What is Naam? Naam is a very broad and deep, Naam is a very broad and deep,

mystical conceptmystical concept Naam is used in several ways in SGGSNaam is used in several ways in SGGS

1.1. An aspect of the Divine, a mystical all An aspect of the Divine, a mystical all pervading Presence or vibrationpervading Presence or vibration

2.2. The state of being in tune or "one with" The state of being in tune or "one with" Naam, the experience of this state of God Naam, the experience of this state of God conciousness or awareness   conciousness or awareness  

3.3. The process or techniques of achieving The process or techniques of achieving this state of God conciousness (Naam this state of God conciousness (Naam Simran or Naam japnaaSimran or Naam japnaa))

Naam – Essence of Naam – Essence of WaheguruWaheguru

At the deepest level, Naam is the Essence of At the deepest level, Naam is the Essence of Waheguru, an aspect of the DivineWaheguru, an aspect of the Divine

A Divine presence or vibration (force, A Divine presence or vibration (force, energy?) that underlies and pervades all of energy?) that underlies and pervades all of creationcreation

ਆਪੀਨ੍ਹਹ੍ਹ ੈ ਆਪੁ ਸਾਰਿਜਓ ਆਪੀਨ੍ਹਹ੍ਹ ੈ �ਰਿ+ਓ ਨਾਉ ਆਪੀਨ੍ਹਹ੍ਹ ੈ ਆਪੁ ਸਾਰਿਜਓ ਆਪੀਨ੍ਹਹ੍ਹ ੈ �ਰਿ+ਓ ਨਾਉ ॥॥Āpīnĥai āp sāji▫o āpīnĥai racẖi▫o nā▫o.Āpīnĥai āp sāji▫o āpīnĥai racẖi▫o nā▫o.He Himself created Himself; He Himself assumed His Name.He Himself created Himself; He Himself assumed His Name.ਦੁਯੀ ਕੁਦ�ਰਿ� ਸਾਜੀਐ ਕਰਿ� ਆਸਣੁ ਰਿਡਠੋ +ਾਉ ਦੁਯੀ ਕੁਦ�ਰਿ� ਸਾਜੀਐ ਕਰਿ� ਆਸਣੁ ਰਿਡਠੋ +ਾਉ ॥॥Ḏuyī kuḏraṯ sājī▫ai kar āsaṇ diṯẖo cẖā▫o.Ḏuyī kuḏraṯ sājī▫ai kar āsaṇ diṯẖo cẖā▫o.Secondly, He fashioned the creation; seated within the creation, He Secondly, He fashioned the creation; seated within the creation, He

beholds it with delight.beholds it with delight.

Naam – Essence of Naam – Essence of WaheguruWaheguru

Naam is the foundation, basis, Naam is the foundation, basis, essence of everythingessence of everything

ਨਾਮ ਕੇ ਧਾ�ੇ ਸਗਲੇ ਜੰ� ਨਾਮ ਕੇ ਧਾ�ੇ ਸਗਲੇ ਜੰ� ॥॥The Naam is the Support of all creatures.The Naam is the Support of all creatures.ਨਾਮ ਕੇ ਧਾ�ੇ ਖੰਡ �੍ਰਹਮੰਡ ਨਾਮ ਕੇ ਧਾ�ੇ ਖੰਡ �੍ਰਹਮੰਡ ॥॥The Naam is the Support of the earth and solar systemsThe Naam is the Support of the earth and solar systems..

Like Waheguru, Naam is Agam, Agochar Like Waheguru, Naam is Agam, Agochar (unfathomable, incomprehensible)(unfathomable, incomprehensible) ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਨ�ੰਜਨੁ ਅਗਮੁ ਅਗੋ+�ੁ ਹੁਕਮੇ �ਰਿਹਆ ਸਮਾਈ ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਨ�ੰਜਨੁ ਅਗਮੁ ਅਗੋ+�ੁ ਹੁਕਮੇ �ਰਿਹਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥॥੪੪॥॥੨੨॥॥

Says Nanak, the Naam is immaculate, inaccessible, Says Nanak, the Naam is immaculate, inaccessible, unfathomable, in His Will it is permeating and pervading unfathomable, in His Will it is permeating and pervading everywhere. ||4||2||everywhere. ||4||2||

•Naam as Experience or StateNaam as Experience or State At individual or personal level, Naam refers to the state or At individual or personal level, Naam refers to the state or

experience of being in tune with the Divine Presence. experience of being in tune with the Divine Presence.  Also called Chautha pad, turya awastha, Sehaj awastha, Also called Chautha pad, turya awastha, Sehaj awastha,

dasam duardasam duar The experience is beyond human description. The experience is beyond human description.

Goongay di mithiaee (As a mute person who cannot describe Goongay di mithiaee (As a mute person who cannot describe something delicious)something delicious)

Akath kathaa   (story that cannot be told)Akath kathaa   (story that cannot be told) Anand – Bliss, ecstasyAnand – Bliss, ecstasy Ras, like drinking something incredibly delicious Ras, like drinking something incredibly delicious Anhad shabad – celestial musicAnhad shabad – celestial music Niranjani jyot.Niranjani jyot.

Naam as Experience or StateNaam as Experience or State

Constant spiritual high – analogy of Constant spiritual high – analogy of intoxication used in SGGSintoxication used in SGGS�ਾ�ਾ ਮਨੁ ਮ�ਵਾ�ੋ ਨਾਮ �ਸੁ ਪੀਵੈ ਸਹਜ �ੰਗ �ਰਿ+ �ਰਿਹਆ �ਾ�ਾ ਮਨੁ ਮ�ਵਾ�ੋ ਨਾਮ �ਸੁ ਪੀਵੈ ਸਹਜ �ੰਗ �ਰਿ+ �ਰਿਹਆ ॥॥O Baba, the mind is intoxicated with the Naam, drinking in its O Baba, the mind is intoxicated with the Naam, drinking in its Nectar. It remains absorbed in the Lord's Love.Nectar. It remains absorbed in the Lord's Love.ਅਰਿਹਰਿਨਰਿਸ �ਨੀ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਿਲਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਸ�ਦੁ ਅਨਾਹਦ ਗਰਿਹਆ ਅਰਿਹਰਿਨਰਿਸ �ਨੀ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਿਲਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਸ�ਦੁ ਅਨਾਹਦ ਗਰਿਹਆ ॥॥੧੧॥ ॥ �ਹਾਉ �ਹਾਉ ॥॥Night and day, remaining attached to the Love of the Lord, the Night and day, remaining attached to the Love of the Lord, the celestial music of the Shabad resounds. ||1||Pause||celestial music of the Shabad resounds. ||1||Pause||

Similar ex[periences are described by mystics of many Similar ex[periences are described by mystics of many faiths – Sufi, Hindu, Christian, etc.faiths – Sufi, Hindu, Christian, etc.

A Vision of OnenessA Vision of Oneness

  Unitive experience, a sense of OnenessUnitive experience, a sense of Oneness�੍ਰਹਮੁ ਦੀਸੈ �੍ਰਹਮੁ ਸੁਣੀਐ ਏਕੁ ਏਕੁ ਵਖਾਣੀਐ �੍ਰਹਮੁ ਦੀਸੈ �੍ਰਹਮੁ ਸੁਣੀਐ ਏਕੁ ਏਕੁ ਵਖਾਣੀਐ ॥॥I see God, hear God, and speak of the One and only God.I see God, hear God, and speak of the One and only God.ਆ�ਮ ਪਸਾ�ਾ ਕ�ਣਹਾ�ਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰਿ�ਨਾ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਆ�ਮ ਪਸਾ�ਾ ਕ�ਣਹਾ�ਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰਿ�ਨਾ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥॥The soul is the Creator of the expanse of creation. Without God, I The soul is the Creator of the expanse of creation. Without God, I

know no other at all.know no other at all.

ਸਭੁ ਗਰੋਿ�ੰਦੁ ਹੈ ਸਭੁ ਗਰੋਿ�ੰਦੁ ਹੈ ਗੋਰਿ�ੰਦ ਰਿ�ਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਕੋਈ ਸਭੁ ਗਰੋਿ�ੰਦੁ ਹੈ ਸਭੁ ਗਰੋਿ�ੰਦੁ ਹੈ ਗੋਰਿ�ੰਦ ਰਿ�ਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਕੋਈ ॥॥God is everything, God is everything. Without God, there is nothing at all.God is everything, God is everything. Without God, there is nothing at all.ਸੂ�ੁ ਏਕੁ ਮਰਿਣ ਸ� ਸਹੰਸ ਜੈਸੇ ਓਰਿ� ਪੋਰਿ� ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੋਈ ਸੂ�ੁ ਏਕੁ ਮਰਿਣ ਸ� ਸਹੰਸ ਜੈਸੇ ਓਰਿ� ਪੋਰਿ� ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੋਈ ॥॥੧੧॥ ॥ �ਹਾਉ �ਹਾਉ ॥॥As one thread holds hundreds and thousands of beads, He is woven into His creation. ||1||Pause||As one thread holds hundreds and thousands of beads, He is woven into His creation. ||1||Pause||ਜਲ ��ੰਗ ਅ�ੁ ਫੇਨ �ੁਦ�ੁਦਾ ਜਲ �ੇ ਰਿਭੰਨ ਨ ਹੋਈ ਜਲ ��ੰਗ ਅ�ੁ ਫੇਨ �ੁਦ�ੁਦਾ ਜਲ �ੇ ਰਿਭੰਨ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥॥The waves of the water, the foam and bubbles, are not distinct from the water.The waves of the water, the foam and bubbles, are not distinct from the water.ਇਹੁ ਪ�ਪੰ+ੁ ਪਾ��੍ਰਹਮ ਕੀ ਲੀਲਾ ਰਿ�+�� ਆਨ ਨ ਹੋਈ ਇਹੁ ਪ�ਪੰ+ੁ ਪਾ��੍ਰਹਮ ਕੀ ਲੀਲਾ ਰਿ�+�� ਆਨ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥॥੨੨॥॥This manifested world is the playful game of the Supreme Lord God; reflecting upon it, we find that This manifested world is the playful game of the Supreme Lord God; reflecting upon it, we find that

it is not different from Him. ||2||it is not different from Him. ||2||

What is Naam Simran ?What is Naam Simran ?

Many opinions on what constitutes the Many opinions on what constitutes the practice of Naam Simran at the individual practice of Naam Simran at the individual levellevel Naam japna - Repeating or chanting His Naam japna - Repeating or chanting His

NameName Guru mantar – Waheguru or Mool Mantar Guru mantar – Waheguru or Mool Mantar

Meditation, silent focused contemplationMeditation, silent focused contemplation Some advocate specific posture, breathing Some advocate specific posture, breathing

technique, focus on certain spot, etc.technique, focus on certain spot, etc. Sifat Salaah – Praise God, Contemplate His Sifat Salaah – Praise God, Contemplate His

attributes,  e.g. Jaap sahibattributes,  e.g. Jaap sahib Gurbani, paath, kirtanGurbani, paath, kirtan

Naam – Integrated, Holistic Naam – Integrated, Holistic processprocess Naam is an integrated, holistic practice which includes all of Naam is an integrated, holistic practice which includes all of

the abovethe above Gurbani paath and Nit nem, kirtan, etc. are all forms of Gurbani paath and Nit nem, kirtan, etc. are all forms of

Naam Simran.Naam Simran. Constantly bring oneConstantly bring one’’s mind to God, his praises.. in many s mind to God, his praises.. in many

different waysdifferent ways Poetry, music, etc. play important partPoetry, music, etc. play important part More important in earler stagesMore important in earler stages

Dedicated Meditation and Naam japnaa become most Dedicated Meditation and Naam japnaa become most meaningful and rewarding as one progresses. meaningful and rewarding as one progresses. This is what we usually refer to as Naam SimranThis is what we usually refer to as Naam Simran Without the continued support of Gurbani, it can become an Without the continued support of Gurbani, it can become an

empty ritual or exercise, and keep one away from real goalempty ritual or exercise, and keep one away from real goal

Practice of Naam SimranPractice of Naam Simran Dedicated, regular meditation on His Name (e.g. Waheguru), Dedicated, regular meditation on His Name (e.g. Waheguru),

preferably first thing early in the morning (preferably first thing early in the morning (amrit vela)amrit vela)

A proecess of getting in touch with, or tuning into the Divine A proecess of getting in touch with, or tuning into the Divine Naam within ourselvesNaam within ourselves

Many opinions on the specifcs of:Many opinions on the specifcs of: Mantra – Waheguru, mool mantar, etc.Mantra – Waheguru, mool mantar, etc. PosturePosture Breathing, etc.Breathing, etc.

What really matters is one’s attitude, frame of mind and What really matters is one’s attitude, frame of mind and dedicationdedication

Practice of Naam SimranPractice of Naam Simran

Love and devotion are key componentsLove and devotion are key components ““Jin prem kio tin hi prabh payoJin prem kio tin hi prabh payo”” – Guru Gobind Singh – Guru Gobind Singh Fill your heart with love of Waheguru, and feel His love Fill your heart with love of Waheguru, and feel His love

enveloping youenveloping you

ਸੋ ਸਰਿ�ਗ�ੁੁ ਰਿਪਆ�ਾ ਮੇ�ੈ ਨਾਰਿਲ ਹੈ ਰਿਜਥੈ ਰਿਕਥੈ ਮੈਨੋ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਈ ॥That Beloved True Guru is always with me; wherever I may be, He will save me.

ਸਾਜਨੜਾ ਮੇ�ਾ ਸਾਜਨੜਾ ਰਿਨਕਰਿ6 ਖਲੋਇਅੜਾ ਮੇ�ਾ ਸਾਜਨੜਾ ॥Friend, my Friend - standing so near to me is my Dear Friend

Practice of Naam SimranPractice of Naam Simran Bliss and Joy are essential part of Bliss and Joy are essential part of

experienceing the Divine Presenceexperienceing the Divine Presence �ੇ�ੈ ਘਰਿ� ਆਨੰਦੁ ਵਧਾਈ �ੁਧੁ ਘਰਿ� ॥ �ੇ�ੈ ਘਰਿ� ਆਨੰਦੁ ਵਧਾਈ �ੁਧੁ ਘਰਿ� ॥

Your home is filled with bliss, which resonates Your home is filled with bliss, which resonates and resounds throughout Your homeand resounds throughout Your home..

ਅਨੰਦੁ ਭਇਆ ਮੇ�ੀ ਮਾਏ ਸਰਿ�ਗ�ੁੂ ਮੈ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਭਇਆ ਮੇ�ੀ ਮਾਏ ਸਰਿ�ਗ�ੂੁ ਮੈ ਪਾਇਆ ॥I am in ecstasy, O my mother, for I have found I am in ecstasy, O my mother, for I have found my True Guru.my True Guru.

Practice of Naam Simran Self surrender – Self surrender – Haumai Haumai is biggest obstacleis biggest obstacle

ਹਉਮੈ ਨਾਵੈ ਨਾਰਿਲ ਰਿਵ�ੋਧੁ ਹੈ ਦੁਇ ਨ ਵਸਰਿਹ ਇਕ ਠਾਇ ਹਉਮੈ ਨਾਵੈ ਨਾਰਿਲ ਰਿਵ�ੋਧੁ ਹੈ ਦੁਇ ਨ ਵਸਰਿਹ ਇਕ ਠਾਇ ॥॥Ego is opposed to the Name of the Lord; the two do not dwell in the Ego is opposed to the Name of the Lord; the two do not dwell in the

same placesame place HHowever, Naam Simran itself is the best way to overcome owever, Naam Simran itself is the best way to overcome

haumaihaumai. So it is an iterative process.. So it is an iterative process.

Stilling of mind – overcoming mental Stilling of mind – overcoming mental ““chatterchatter”” – biggest – biggest challenge!challenge! Be aware of when the mind wanders, and gently bring it backBe aware of when the mind wanders, and gently bring it back Words from Gurbani can be used to bring the mind back to Simran.Words from Gurbani can be used to bring the mind back to Simran. Stilling the mind is not emptying it, it is focussnig it on the Divine Stilling the mind is not emptying it, it is focussnig it on the Divine

and filling it with love and bliss.and filling it with love and bliss.

When to do Naam Simran?When to do Naam Simran?

Any time is good for Naam SimranAny time is good for Naam Simranਹਰਿ� ਰਿਸਮ�ਨ ਕੀ ਸਗਲੀ �ੇਲਾ ਹਰਿ� ਰਿਸਮ�ਨ ਕੀ ਸਗਲੀ �ੇਲਾ ॥॥Har simran kī saglī belā.Har simran kī saglī belā.Any time is a good time to meditate in remembrance on the Any time is a good time to meditate in remembrance on the

Lord.Lord. However, However, Amrit VelaAmrit Vela (Early morning, before (Early morning, before

dawn) is the best time.dawn) is the best time.ਗੁ� ਸਰਿ�ਗੁ� ਕਾ ਜੋ ਰਿਸਖੁ ਅਖਾਏ ਸੁ ਭਲਕੇ ਉਰਿਠ ਹਰਿ� ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਧਆਵੈ ਗੁ� ਸਰਿ�ਗੁ� ਕਾ ਜੋ ਰਿਸਖੁ ਅਖਾਏ ਸੁ ਭਲਕੇ ਉਰਿਠ ਹਰਿ� ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਧਆਵੈ ॥॥Gur saṯgur kā jo sikẖ akẖā▫e so bẖalke uṯẖ har nām ḏẖi▫āvai.Gur saṯgur kā jo sikẖ akẖā▫e so bẖalke uṯẖ har nām ḏẖi▫āvai.One who calls himself a Sikh of True Guru, shall rise in the early One who calls himself a Sikh of True Guru, shall rise in the early

morning hours and meditate on the Lord's Name.morning hours and meditate on the Lord's Name. The importance of The importance of Amrit VelaAmrit Vela is stressed repeatedly in the is stressed repeatedly in the banibani of of

all the Gurus and Bhagats in SGGSall the Gurus and Bhagats in SGGS

Grace or GurprasadGrace or Gurprasad We have to strive, but Naam is only We have to strive, but Naam is only

obtained through His Grace obtained through His Grace (Gurparsaad)(Gurparsaad)

ਕ�ਰਿਮ ਰਿਮਲੈ ਆਖਣੁ �ੇ�ਾ ਨਾਉ ॥ ਕ�ਰਿਮ ਰਿਮਲੈ ਆਖਣੁ �ੇ�ਾ ਨਾਉ ॥By Your Grace, we chant Your Name.By Your Grace, we chant Your Name. M.1 p. M.1 p. 662662

ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੀ ਆਪੇ �ਾਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ ॥ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੀ ਆਪੇ �ਾਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ ॥He Himself preserves His servants; He causes He Himself preserves His servants; He causes them to chant His Name. M. 5 p.403them to chant His Name. M. 5 p.403

Grace or GurprasaadGrace or GurprasaadNaam is like a door - we go through it to meet God, and also He comes to meet us through this door of NaamCharan saran Gur ek painda jai chalCharan saran Gur ek painda jai chalSatgur kot painda aagai hoe let hai (Bhai Satgur kot painda aagai hoe let hai (Bhai Gurdas)Gurdas)

We hold the bowl of our effort and our We hold the bowl of our effort and our prayers up to Him , and He pours the amrit prayers up to Him , and He pours the amrit of Naam in His Graceof Naam in His Grace

Saas Giraas SimranSaas Giraas Simran

How can we do Naam Simran constantly, How can we do Naam Simran constantly, with each breath and each morsel while with each breath and each morsel while going about our daily tasks ? going about our daily tasks ?

ਆਨੀਲੇ ਕਾਗਦੁ ਕਾ6ੀਲੇ ਗੂਡੀ ਆਕਾਸ ਮਧੇ ਭ�ਮੀਅਲੇ ਆਨੀਲੇ ਕਾਗਦੁ ਕਾ6ੀਲੇ ਗੂਡੀ ਆਕਾਸ ਮਧੇ ਭ�ਮੀਅਲੇ ॥॥The boy takes paper, cuts it and makes a kite, and flies it in the sky.The boy takes paper, cuts it and makes a kite, and flies it in the sky.

ਪੰ+ ਜਨਾ ਰਿਸਉ �ਾ� ��ਊਆ +ੀ�ੁ ਸੁ ਡੋ�ੀ �ਾਖੀਅਲੇ ਪ+ੰ ਜਨਾ ਰਿਸਉ �ਾ� ��ਊਆ +ੀ�ੁ ਸੁ ਡੋ�ੀ �ਾਖੀਅਲੇ ॥॥੧੧॥॥Talking with his friends, he still keeps his attention on the kite string. ||1||Talking with his friends, he still keeps his attention on the kite string. ||1||

ਮਨੁ �ਾਮ ਨਾਮਾ �ੇਧੀਅਲੇ ਮਨੁ �ਾਮ ਨਾਮਾ �ੇਧੀਅਲੇ ॥॥My mind has been pierced by the Name of the Lord,My mind has been pierced by the Name of the Lord,

ਜੈਸੇ ਕਰਿਨਕ ਕਲਾ ਰਿ+�ੁ ਮਾਡਂੀਅਲੇ ਜੈਸੇ ਕਰਿਨਕ ਕਲਾ ਰਿ+�ੁ ਮਾਡਂੀਅਲੇ ॥॥੧੧॥ ॥ �ਹਾਉ �ਹਾਉ ॥॥like the goldsmith, whose attention is held by his work. ||1||Pause||like the goldsmith, whose attention is held by his work. ||1||Pause||

ਆਨੀਲੇ ਕੰੁਭੁ ਭ�ਾਈਲੇ ਊਦਕ �ਾਜ ਕੁਆਰਿ� ਪ�ੰੁਦ�ੀਏ ਆਨੀਲੇ ਕੰੁਭੁ ਭ�ਾਈਲੇ ਊਦਕ �ਾਜ ਕੁਆਰਿ� ਪ�ੰੁਦ�ੀਏ ॥॥The young girl in the city takes a pitcher, and fills it with water.The young girl in the city takes a pitcher, and fills it with water.

ਹਸ� ਰਿ�ਨੋਦ �ੀ+ਾ� ਕ��ੀ ਹੈ +ੀ�ੁ ਸੁ ਗਾਗਰਿ� �ਾਖੀਅਲੇ ਹਸ� ਰਿ�ਨੋਦ �ੀ+ਾ� ਕ��ੀ ਹੈ +ੀ�ੁ ਸੁ ਗਾਗਰਿ� �ਾਖੀਅਲੇ ॥॥੨੨॥॥She laughs, and plays, and talks with her friends, but she keeps her attention focused on the pitcher of water. She laughs, and plays, and talks with her friends, but she keeps her attention focused on the pitcher of water.

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Rewards of Naam SimranRewards of Naam Simran Main goal is Union of Soul with God, the Universal Soul, and Main goal is Union of Soul with God, the Universal Soul, and

freedom from the cycle of karma. freedom from the cycle of karma. But you donBut you don’’t have to wait for the afterlife to enjoy benefits.t have to wait for the afterlife to enjoy benefits. The benefits start flowing right away and right here in our The benefits start flowing right away and right here in our

lifelife

.. ਇਹ ਲੋਕ ਸੁਖੀਏ ਪ�ਲੋਕ ਸੁਹੇਲੇ ॥Ih lok sukẖī▫e parlok suhele.He is at peace in this world, and happy in the next.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ� ਪ੍ਰਰਿਭ ਆਪਰਿਹ ਮੇਲੇ ॥੪॥Nānak har parabẖ āpėh mele. ||4||O Nanak, the Lord God unites him with Himself. ||4||

Rewards of Naam SimranRewards of Naam Simran Peace, stability, strength of characterPeace, stability, strength of character

Maintain even keel through lifeMaintain even keel through life ’’s ups & downss ups & downs Chardi Kalaa – optimistic upbeat attitude. Faith and Chardi Kalaa – optimistic upbeat attitude. Faith and

confidence that God will take care of all ones needsconfidence that God will take care of all ones needs:ਜਾ �ੂ ਮੇ�ੈ ਵਰਿਲ ਹੈ �ਾ ਰਿਕਆ ਮੁਹਛੰਦਾ ਜਾ �ੂ ਮੇ�ੈ ਵਰਿਲ ਹੈ �ਾ ਰਿਕਆ ਮੁਹਛੰਦਾ ॥॥When You are on my side, Lord, what do I need to worry about?When You are on my side, Lord, what do I need to worry about?�ੁਧੁ ਸਭੁ ਰਿਕਛੁ ਮੈਨੋ ਸਉਰਿਪਆ ਜਾ �ੇ�ਾ �ੰਦਾ �ੁਧੁ ਸਭੁ ਰਿਕਛੁ ਮੈਨੋ ਸਉਰਿਪਆ ਜਾ �ੇ�ਾ �ੰਦਾ ॥॥You entrusted everything to me, when I became Your slave.You entrusted everything to me, when I became Your slave.ਲਖਮੀ �ੋਰਿ6 ਨ ਆਵਈ ਖਾਇ ਖ�ਰਿ+ �ਹੰਦਾ ਲਖਮੀ �ੋਰਿ6 ਨ ਆਵਈ ਖਾਇ ਖ�ਰਿ+ �ਹੰਦਾ ॥॥My wealth is inexhaustible, no matter how much I spend and consume.My wealth is inexhaustible, no matter how much I spend and consume.ਲਖ +ਉ�ਾਸੀਹ ਮੇਦਨੀ ਸਭ ਸੇਵ ਕ�ੰਦਾ ਲਖ +ਉ�ਾਸੀਹ ਮੇਦਨੀ ਸਭ ਸੇਵ ਕ�ੰਦਾ ॥॥The 8.4 million species of beings all work to serve me.The 8.4 million species of beings all work to serve me.ਏਹ ਵੈ�ੀ ਰਿਮ�੍ਰ ਸਰਿਭ ਕੀਰਿ�ਆ ਨਹ ਮੰਗਰਿਹ ਮੰਦਾ ਏਹ ਵੈ�ੀ ਰਿਮ�੍ਰ ਸਰਿਭ ਕੀਰਿ�ਆ ਨਹ ਮੰਗਰਿਹ ਮੰਦਾ ॥॥All these enemies have become my friends, and no one wishes me ill.All these enemies have become my friends, and no one wishes me ill.ਲੇਖਾ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਪੁਛਈ ਜਾ ਹਰਿ� �ਖਸੰਦਾ ਲੇਖਾ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਪੁਛਈ ਜਾ ਹਰਿ� �ਖਸੰਦਾ ॥॥No one calls me to account, since God is my forgiver.No one calls me to account, since God is my forgiver.ਅਨੰਦੁ ਭਇਆ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਰਿਮਰਿਲ ਗੁ� ਗੋਰਿਵੰਦਾ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਭਇਆ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਰਿਮਰਿਲ ਗੁ� ਗੋਰਿਵੰਦਾ ॥॥I have become blissful, and I have found peace, meeting with the Guru, the Lord of I have become blissful, and I have found peace, meeting with the Guru, the Lord of

the Universe.the Universe.ਸਭੇ ਕਾਜ ਸਵਾਰਿ�ਐ ਜਾ �ੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੰਦਾ ਸਭੇ ਕਾਜ ਸਵਾਰਿ�ਐ ਜਾ �ੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੰਦਾ ॥॥੭੭॥॥All my affairs have been resolved, since You are pleased with me. ||7||All my affairs have been resolved, since You are pleased with me. ||7||

Rewards of Naam SimranRewards of Naam Simran Healing power of Naam – Divine medicine Healing power of Naam – Divine medicine

helps cure all physial, mental and spiritual helps cure all physial, mental and spiritual illsills

ਸ�� �ੋਗ ਕਾ ਅਉਖਦੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਸ�� �ੋਗ ਕਾ ਅਉਖਦੁ ਨਾਮੁ ॥॥Sarab rog kā a▫ukẖaḏ nām.Sarab rog kā a▫ukẖaḏ nām.The Naam is the panacea, the remedy to cure all ills.The Naam is the panacea, the remedy to cure all ills.

ਕਰਿ� ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ਰਿਸਮਰਿ� ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਮਨ �ਨ ਭਏ ਅ�ੋਗਾ ॥ਕਰਿ� ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ਰਿਸਮਰਿ� ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਮਨ �ਨ ਭਏ ਅ�ੋਗਾ ॥After taking your cleansing bath, remember your God in After taking your cleansing bath, remember your God in

meditation, and your mind and body shall be free of meditation, and your mind and body shall be free of disease.disease.

Rewards of Naam SimranRewards of Naam Simran Naam is the soap that serves to cleanse us of the

impurities of this and many previous lives. 

ਭ�ੀਐ ਹਥੁ ਪੈ�ੁ �ਨੁ ਦੇਹ ਭ�ੀਐ ਹਥੁ ਪੈ�ੁ �ਨੁ ਦੇਹ ॥॥When the hands and the feet and the body are dirty,When the hands and the feet and the body are dirty,ਪਾਣੀ ਧੋ�ੈ ਉ��ਸੁ ਖੇਹ ਪਾਣੀ ਧੋ�ੈ ਉ��ਸੁ ਖੇਹ ॥॥water can wash away the dirt.water can wash away the dirt.ਮੂ� ਪਲੀ�ੀ ਕਪੜੁ ਹੋਇ ਮੂ� ਪਲੀ�ੀ ਕਪੜੁ ਹੋਇ ॥॥When the clothes are soiled and stained by urine,When the clothes are soiled and stained by urine,ਦੇ ਸਾ�ੂਣੁ ਲਈਐ ਓਹੁ ਧੋਇ ਦੇ ਸਾ�ੂਣੁ ਲਈਐ ਓਹੁ ਧੋਇ ॥॥soap can wash them clean.soap can wash them clean.ਭ�ੀਐ ਮਰਿ� ਪਾਪਾ ਕੈ ਸੰਰਿਗ ਭ�ੀਐ ਮਰਿ� ਪਾਪਾ ਕੈ ਸੰਰਿਗ ॥॥But when the intellect is stained and polluted by sin,But when the intellect is stained and polluted by sin,ਓਹੁ ਧੋਪੈ ਨਾਵੈ ਕੈ �ੰਰਿਗ ਓਹੁ ਧੋਪੈ ਨਾਵੈ ਕੈ �ੰਰਿਗ ॥॥it can only be cleansed by the Love of the Name.it can only be cleansed by the Love of the Name.

Rewards of Naam SimranRewards of Naam Simran There are innumerable other There are innumerable other

references to the rewards of Naam references to the rewards of Naam Simran in SGGSSimran in SGGS

See Sukhmani Sahib, first ashtapadi See Sukhmani Sahib, first ashtapadi – – ““Prabh ke simran ….)Prabh ke simran ….)