Simran Workshop Lesson 1

Sikh Academy

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Overview• Goal is to teach you how to do simran

with your family. • Homework

– Watch video– Do simran– Do exercise

• Lecture– Simran– Test– Discussion

Do you want to be happy?

Success

We think success is when we have;• Power• Social status• Beauty • Youth• Wealth

• Success defined by gurbani is by conquering the mind.

• When the family gets along and everyone achieves liberation.

Conflict begins when our thoughts don’t match.

What are thoughts?

• Thoughts are Maya• 3 qualities of Maya• Understanding this is core to your

happiness.

3 qualities of Maya

Sato guncompassion, contentment, humility, tolerance, moral control (WATER)

Tamo gun Sexual behavior, Anger, Greed Attachment, Pride (FIRE)

Rajo gun Hopes Wishes, DesiresAnxiety ,Worries (PAVAN)

Rajo Gun

• Hopes • Wishes• Desires • Anxiety • Worries

Tamo Gun

• Lust• Anger• Greed • Attachment• Pride

Sato Gun

• Compassion• Contentment• Humility• Tolerance• Moral Control

We do Simran overcome the three qualities of Maya and bring peace to our mind.

॥ ਪ੍ਰ�ਭ ਕੈ� ਸਿ�ਮਰਸਿ ਦੁ�ਖੁ� ��ਤਾ�ਪ੍ਰ�

Doing Simran on Prab, one does not suffer sorrow. 262

॥ ਪ੍ਰ�ਭ ਸਿ�ਮਰਤਾ ਕੈਛੁ� ਸਿ�ਘ� ਲਾ�ਗੈ�

Doing Simran on Prab, no obstacles are met. 262

How do we do Simran?

Sass Gras & Gurmantra

• This Mind (man) Tool (tra) is given to stop thoughts.

• Through the mantra we will begin to shape the mind where the source of conflict is removed

ਸਿ�� ��ਸਿ� ਸਿਗੈਰ�ਸਿ� ਸਿ��ਰ� �� ਪ੍ਰ�ਰ� ਪ੍ਰ�ਰਖੁ ਪ੍ਰਰਧਾ�

Those who do Sass Gras and don’t forget they are whole and complete as perfect humans.

How to do Simran

• Gurmantra- Waheguru.• Eyes Stay Closed• Ultimate goal is to focus on Sound!• Listen with your ears.

Mechanics Sas Gras- Focus on Sound

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ਹਸਿਰ ਅੰ�ਤਾਸਿਰ ਵਾ�ਜਾ� ਪ੍ਰਉਣੁ� ਹ� ਮ�ਰ� ਗੈ�ਸਿ��ਦੁ� ਹਸਿਰ ਆਸਿਪ੍ਰ ���ਏ ਸਿਤਾਉ ���� �"ਉ

Inside Har is the Harmonium which is the Pavan, Oh my Sustainer, when Har plays it himself then only does the Harmonium work.

Homework

• Make a detailed Schedule See example.• Make time to do Simran with the family

together 2 times a day to do simran for 10 mins. See weekly increments.

• Watch Video 1 again and be ready for your test.

• Fill index cards.• Email mysimran.info@gmail.com for

questions.

Schedule Example

Simran Schedule