0:00:15.195,0:00:19.195 Congratulations to everyone[br]on celebrating the Sikh new year. 0:00:19.715,0:00:23.515 The Sikh new year falls on[br]Sangrand of the month of Chet. 0:00:23.515,0:00:27.381 The first day of the first month[br]in the Sikh calendar 0:00:27.381,0:00:28.481 which is Chet. 0:00:28.884,0:00:32.764 In this video we are going to be[br]looking at the Pauree 0:00:32.764,0:00:36.634 of the Chet month[br]in the Bani of Barah Maha 0:00:36.634,0:00:38.222 by Guru Arjan Dev Ji. 0:00:38.222,0:00:41.204 Guru Arjan Dev Ji is going to guide us 0:00:41.204,0:00:44.094 and give us teachings[br]for this month of Chet. 0:00:44.094,0:00:47.734 At the end of this video[br]I will be sharing three things 0:00:47.734,0:00:50.504 that we need to do in this month. 0:00:54.266,0:00:57.826 Guru Arjan Dev Ji starts off[br]the Pauree by saying 0:00:57.826,0:01:01.215 Chet Govind Araadheeae[br]Hovae Anand Ghana 0:01:01.764,0:01:04.835 Everybody in this world seeks peace, 0:01:04.835,0:01:08.664 Anand, the state of bliss, of Sukh. 0:01:09.931,0:01:14.881 Even in English calendar[br]in the month of January 0:01:14.881,0:01:16.321 when a new year comes 0:01:16.321,0:01:19.741 we all have our new year resolution 0:01:19.741,0:01:23.021 and one of that is always[br]seeking for happiness. 0:01:23.457,0:01:29.762 Guru Arjan Dev Ji says[br]that for us to seek for that Sukh, 0:01:29.762,0:01:32.222 that Anand, the permenant Sukh 0:01:32.532,0:01:36.432 is through Araadhana,[br]is through Naam Simran, 0:01:36.432,0:01:38.372 meditation on Parmatama. 0:01:39.359,0:01:41.249 We might ask this question 0:01:41.249,0:01:46.919 that Sache Paatshah, where can we get[br]inspiration and that guidance 0:01:46.919,0:01:49.759 or directions to do Naam Simran? 0:01:49.949,0:01:53.339 Also to ensure continuity when we do it? 0:01:53.536,0:01:56.346 Guru Sahib then continues[br]in the next Pankti, 0:01:56.346,0:01:57.366 They say, 0:02:01.308,0:02:04.108 It is through the sangat of the Saints, 0:02:04.268,0:02:06.698 the Mahapurakhs, the Gurmukhs 0:02:06.844,0:02:11.169 that we are inspired to do Naam Simran, 0:02:11.169,0:02:14.704 we are blessed and guided[br]to do Naam Simran. 0:02:15.012,0:02:19.502 Sangat ji, especially walking[br]on the path of Sikhi as a new person 0:02:20.035,0:02:24.405 it is very important to get that[br]inspiration and that guidance. 0:02:24.618,0:02:26.468 Just like someone in this world 0:02:26.629,0:02:28.489 who seeks to become a doctor 0:02:28.489,0:02:30.619 or a businessman or a business woman, 0:02:30.619,0:02:31.829 what do we do? 0:02:31.829,0:02:35.109 We read the life story, the biography, 0:02:35.109,0:02:37.079 we watch videos of the person 0:02:37.079,0:02:41.079 who is a successful doctor[br]or a successful business person. 0:02:41.118,0:02:43.998 Then being inspired by them 0:02:43.998,0:02:47.228 we also try to walk[br]on the same path as well. 0:02:47.563,0:02:50.323 It is the same thing[br]here as well Sangat ji. 0:02:50.323,0:02:54.083 Seeking for that inspiration[br]and guidance from the saints. 0:02:54.083,0:02:57.103 Raja Shiv Nabh [br]during the time of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, 0:02:57.303,0:03:01.303 he was the king of Sangladeep[br]which is now modern Sri Lanka. 0:03:01.734,0:03:08.224 Raja Shiv Nabh got inspiration[br]to do Naam Simran from Bhai Mansukh Ji 0:03:08.224,0:03:11.504 who has done Sangat of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, 0:03:11.504,0:03:15.024 who has learned so much[br]from Guru Nanak Dev Ji 0:03:15.024,0:03:18.284 and was doing Bhagti[br]from the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 0:03:18.454,0:03:22.454 Raja Shi Nabh listened to the[br]Saakhiyaan of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, 0:03:22.454,0:03:26.454 was so inspired that he too[br]started doing Naam Simran 0:03:26.630,0:03:29.350 he too started remembering[br]Guru Nanak Dev Ji 0:03:29.570,0:03:34.120 and one day the time came[br]when through that remembrance, 0:03:34.165,0:03:37.185 through that Araadhana[br]Guru Sahib Themselves 0:03:37.185,0:03:40.855 came to Sangladepp to bless[br]Raja Shiv Nabh with Their darshan. 0:03:44.929,0:03:47.529 Guru Ji says in the next Pankti, 0:03:51.561,0:03:54.631 That those who have found Parmatama 0:03:54.740,0:03:56.730 those saints, those Gurmukhs 0:03:56.886,0:04:01.396 who have through Naam Simran[br]found Parmatama, 0:04:01.396,0:04:06.886 their coming into this world[br]is fortunate, is fruitful. 0:04:07.371,0:04:11.311 Guru Sahib says that[br]this too can be our situation as well. 0:04:11.356,0:04:16.026 Where through Naam Simran,[br]through meditation, Bhagti 0:04:16.170,0:04:18.710 we also can find Parmatama 0:04:18.710,0:04:22.440 and our coming into this[br]world will also become fruitful. 0:04:22.440,0:04:23.883 Remember what Guru Sahib says 0:04:30.477,0:04:32.747 That we have come here to gain a profit. 0:04:32.747,0:04:33.847 Profit of what? 0:04:33.847,0:04:36.707 Through Naam Simran, union with Vaheguru. 0:04:40.940,0:04:45.250 In the next two Panktiaan[br]Guru Sahib is giving us advice 0:04:45.250,0:04:48.980 on after getting inspiration[br]and guidance to do Naam Simran 0:04:48.980,0:04:51.340 how should we be doing Naam Simran. 0:04:51.588,0:04:52.745 Guru Sahib says, 0:04:56.597,0:04:58.207 That even for a moment, 0:04:58.207,0:05:02.207 Khin here means the moment[br]taken for a blink of an eye. 0:05:03.338,0:05:04.968 It is so instant, 0:05:04.968,0:05:09.348 Guru Sahib says even for an instant[br]if we forget Parmatama, 0:05:09.348,0:05:11.438 we do not remember Vaheguru Ji 0:05:11.438,0:05:14.188 then that moment,[br]that breath that we have taken 0:05:14.188,0:05:18.548 has become useless,[br]our life has become useless infact. 0:05:19.201,0:05:22.671 Then we ask this question[br]again to Sache Paatshah that 0:05:23.407,0:05:26.051 Vaheguru Ji, Sache Paatshah, 0:05:26.571,0:05:29.611 Guru Sahib, You have guided us, 0:05:29.611,0:05:32.241 You have told us to do Kirat Kamaaee, 0:05:32.241,0:05:34.191 to live in a Griht Jeevan 0:05:34.346,0:05:38.336 and in this world[br]we have our families to take care, 0:05:38.336,0:05:41.307 we have to earn money, 0:05:41.307,0:05:43.517 we have to provide education 0:05:43.517,0:05:45.305 we have to go to work. 0:05:45.305,0:05:47.375 There are so many things[br]that we have to do. 0:05:47.728,0:05:52.795 How is it that through all of this[br]we can still do Your Naam Simran? 0:05:56.847,0:05:59.717 Guru Sahib then says in the next Pankti,[br]They say, 0:06:03.598,0:06:07.198 Understand this, know this[br]and realise this 0:06:07.198,0:06:12.288 that Parmatama, Akaal Purakh is where? 0:06:12.288,0:06:14.678 Is not just somewhere in space 0:06:14.678,0:06:19.448 or in Heaven that the world has made such. 0:06:20.072,0:06:22.472 Guru Sahib is saying that Parmatama 0:06:22.472,0:06:24.572 is in the Jal - in the water, 0:06:24.572,0:06:26.332 in the Thal - in the Earth, 0:06:26.332,0:06:29.052 in the space - in the Sky 0:06:29.052,0:06:31.092 everywhere 0:06:32.691,0:06:35.151 is even in the jungles, 0:06:35.151,0:06:37.781 even in the blade of grass that we see. 0:06:38.035,0:06:44.875 Parmatama is basically in every[br]core of every single atom, cell 0:06:44.875,0:06:48.475 ** that we can see and[br]we cannot see in this world as well. 0:06:49.405,0:06:52.895 Sangat Ji, to be able to come this state 0:06:52.895,0:06:54.855 where we can remember Parmatama 0:06:54.855,0:06:57.560 through everything we see[br]with our physical eyes 0:06:57.560,0:07:00.750 it really requires us to be conscious, 0:07:00.750,0:07:02.770 to be in the present moment. 0:07:03.785,0:07:04.760 Think about it. 0:07:05.439,0:07:08.249 The Araadhana, the Simran of Akaal 0:07:09.250,0:07:13.020 can only be done in the present moment. 0:07:13.588,0:07:17.588 Because past is gone[br]and the future no one knows. 0:07:18.041,0:07:21.361 So all we have is this present moment 0:07:21.361,0:07:23.771 which we have to be very conscious about. 0:07:24.021,0:07:27.791 Once we are conscious and[br]aware about our surrounding, 0:07:27.791,0:07:29.361 about the people we are with 0:07:29.745,0:07:33.745 and we are so aware that[br]Sache Paatshah You are in the air, 0:07:33.745,0:07:36.585 You are in the Pani,[br]You are in this building 0:07:36.585,0:07:39.645 I can even hear You from[br]the sound of the traffic life 0:07:39.645,0:07:42.875 from the sound of the rain,[br]the river flowing. 0:07:43.271,0:07:46.251 Every moment then we are[br]constantly reminded 0:07:46.251,0:07:48.351 to say Vaheguru Vaheguru. 0:07:48.351,0:07:49.711 We are in that awe, 0:07:49.711,0:07:53.811 we are in that state of Vismaad[br]where we constantly just say Vah 0:07:53.811,0:07:55.661 and we remember Vaheguru then. 0:07:56.569,0:07:57.345 Gurbani says, 0:08:00.487,0:08:03.607 That the creator is within the creation 0:08:03.607,0:08:05.957 and the creation is within the creator. 0:08:05.957,0:08:12.377 So it is basically us having[br]the eyes to see that. 0:08:12.714,0:08:14.614 It is human nature Sangat ji, 0:08:14.614,0:08:19.464 that we only believe what we see[br]with these physical eyes. 0:08:19.898,0:08:23.898 When we look at a glass of milk,[br]all we see is milk 0:08:24.381,0:08:30.371 but we cannot see the ghee in that milk. 0:08:30.371,0:08:32.839 We cannot taste it, we cannot feel it, 0:08:32.925,0:08:34.535 we cannot smell it. 0:08:34.780,0:08:36.880 But we cannot deny the fact as well 0:08:36.880,0:08:39.860 that from this milk that ghee is produced. 0:08:40.168,0:08:41.788 So what do we need to do? 0:08:41.788,0:08:44.452 We churn the milk, we put so much effort, 0:08:44.452,0:08:46.112 so much time and energy 0:08:46.377,0:08:49.507 and then finally from the milk[br]we get ghee. 0:08:50.289,0:08:51.759 Similarly Sangat ji, 0:08:52.715,0:08:55.985 what we see with these eyes given to us 0:08:56.969,0:08:59.049 is the creation of Akaal Purakh 0:09:00.011,0:09:02.851 but it will take a lot of effort, 0:09:02.851,0:09:04.941 a lot of Naam Simran, 0:09:05.338,0:09:09.338 Araadhana, meditation and[br]constant reminder, 0:09:09.664,0:09:12.094 being conscious and being[br]in the present moment, 0:09:12.196,0:09:17.266 for us to see and realise[br]that the essence, 0:09:17.956,0:09:22.116 the core of every being[br]in this world is Parmatama. 0:09:23.289,0:09:26.759 Just because we cannot see that[br]Nirgun Saroop Parmatama 0:09:26.759,0:09:30.909 we cannot deny the fact that[br]They are everywhere. 0:09:32.433,0:09:33.543 Gurbani says, 0:09:36.645,0:09:39.005 So that is the state[br]of all these Gurmukhs, 0:09:39.005,0:09:42.035 all the saints who have done[br]so much of Naam Simran 0:09:42.394,0:09:44.224 that where ever they look, 0:09:44.224,0:09:46.054 who ever they see, where ever they go 0:09:46.642,0:09:49.104 they only can experience Parmatama. 0:09:53.116,0:09:57.026 Through this message Guru Arjan Dev Ji[br]then says and tells us 0:09:57.276,0:09:59.946 that there are two types[br]of people in this world. 0:09:59.946,0:10:03.646 One who do Simran and[br]one who do not do Simran. 0:10:03.963,0:10:06.513 The first type of people Guru Sahib says, 0:10:10.773,0:10:12.643 Those who do not do Naam Simran, 0:10:12.643,0:10:14.293 who do not remember Parmatama 0:10:14.293,0:10:16.613 they go through so much of pain, 0:10:16.613,0:10:18.013 so much of Dukh. 0:10:18.650,0:10:22.650 Even though we might say that[br]this person is wealthy, 0:10:23.086,0:10:25.906 his life is amazing 0:10:26.452,0:10:29.132 but again, that is what we see[br]with these physical eyes. 0:10:29.132,0:10:31.755 We do not know what is going[br]through the person's mind. 0:10:31.755,0:10:33.827 Maybe that person is going through Dukh. 0:10:34.685,0:10:36.715 Bhai Randhir Singh Ji says, 0:10:36.715,0:10:39.055 they share their Sakhi in their book; 0:10:39.156,0:10:41.036 they say that they had one cousin 0:10:41.551,0:10:45.571 and his whole life his cousin[br]has not done any Bhagti 0:10:45.761,0:10:49.051 and when his time of death came, 0:10:49.369,0:10:51.129 he was on his death bed, 0:10:51.129,0:10:53.698 and he was struggling, he was in pain 0:10:54.188,0:10:58.028 because he had that fear of death,[br]the fear of Jamdoots 0:10:58.028,0:11:01.884 who were circling around him,[br]pulling him and torturing him 0:11:02.533,0:11:04.873 and it was only through reading Gurbani 0:11:04.873,0:11:08.483 and doing Simran with him[br]that he felt at peace. 0:11:08.483,0:11:10.533 and that is how he left this wold. 0:11:11.553,0:11:14.283 The second type of people[br]Guru Arjan Dev Ji says 0:11:14.283,0:11:15.742 those who could do Simran. 0:11:16.089,0:11:17.349 Guru Sahib says, 0:11:21.123,0:11:23.693 That those who have enjoyed Parmatama, 0:11:23.693,0:11:27.693 those who have found Parmatama[br]through Naam Simran 0:11:28.653,0:11:32.173 they are so fortunate,[br]they are so blessed. 0:11:33.036,0:11:37.036 Even though they might go[br]through so much of pain, 0:11:37.173,0:11:40.463 Bhai Mati Daas Ji, Bhai Dayaala Ji,[br]Bhai Taru Singh Ji, 0:11:40.801,0:11:42.961 they went through so much of physical pain 0:11:42.961,0:11:45.561 but they were still that[br]state of Chardikala, 0:11:45.715,0:11:47.375 in the state of high spirit. 0:11:47.669,0:11:51.299 They were not bothered by the pain[br]that they were going through 0:11:51.394,0:11:53.754 because they were already[br]in the state of Anand, 0:11:53.754,0:11:55.224 in the state of bliss. 0:11:56.047,0:11:57.017 Gurbani says, 0:12:04.678,0:12:07.518 That the Bhagats,[br]the Gurmukhs are so blessed 0:12:07.518,0:12:09.479 who recite the Name of Parmatama 0:12:09.479,0:12:11.452 with their mouth, with their tongue. 0:12:16.217,0:12:19.537 In the end of this Pauree[br]Guru Arjan Dev Ji does this benti 0:12:19.537,0:12:20.377 They say, 0:12:28.968,0:12:32.968 Guru Sahib tells us, and this is the[br]Ardaas that we should do as well 0:12:33.305,0:12:37.305 that I am so thirsty,[br]I am yearning to have Your Darshan 0:12:37.968,0:12:41.618 and in this month of Chet[br]I will touch the feet 0:12:41.778,0:12:43.339 I will bow down to them, 0:12:43.339,0:12:45.183 I will kiss the feet of those 0:12:45.183,0:12:47.068 who untie me with You 0:12:47.068,0:12:51.218 who guide me to do Your Naam Simran,[br]to remember You 0:12:51.372,0:12:54.392 and eventually unite me[br]with You Parmatama. 0:12:55.649,0:12:58.549 Just like when we feel hungry Sangat Ji, 0:12:58.549,0:12:59.819 when we feel thirsty 0:13:00.261,0:13:03.981 and someone comes and gives us pani,[br]gives us food 0:13:04.110,0:13:10.220 at that point we are filled[br]with the sense of gratitude to Parmatama, 0:13:10.277,0:13:13.337 and to the person who has[br]brought us food and pani. 0:13:14.465,0:13:18.465 Just like food and water is necessary[br]for this physical body 0:13:19.056,0:13:22.456 similarly, for the spiritual body,[br]the aatama 0:13:22.567,0:13:27.983 Naam Simran and Gurbani[br]is the khuraakh - the food for the aatama 0:13:27.983,0:13:30.423 and is equally important as well. 0:13:35.104,0:13:37.654 So Sangat ji, coming to en end 0:13:37.785,0:13:41.315 what are the three things[br]that we need to do in this month of Chet? 0:13:41.472,0:13:46.842 The first thing we need to do is[br]start doing Ardaas to Parmatama everyday 0:13:47.271,0:13:50.871 to please bless us with the true Sangat, 0:13:50.871,0:13:53.263 with the right Sangat that will guide us, 0:13:53.353,0:13:56.273 and inspire us to do Naam Simran, 0:13:56.507,0:13:58.007 to read Gurbani, 0:13:58.191,0:14:00.791 to walk on the path towards Vaheguru Ji. 0:14:01.435,0:14:03.625 The second thing we need to do 0:14:03.782,0:14:08.292 is that along side our Ardaas[br]we need to put in effort as well. 0:14:08.735,0:14:14.545 Watch videos, Kathas,[br]listen to Kathas about Sangat, 0:14:15.038,0:14:18.225 about what is true Sangat,[br]where do we find Sangat? 0:14:18.225,0:14:20.379 There are so many Saakhiyan[br]in our Itihaas 0:14:20.379,0:14:21.989 that speak about Sangat. 0:14:21.989,0:14:28.409 Infact Sangat ji, let's start reading[br]the life stories, the biographies 0:14:28.409,0:14:30.409 of all the saint and the Gurmukhs 0:14:30.748,0:14:33.918 who through Naam Simran[br]have found Parmatama. 0:14:33.963,0:14:37.753 We have so many of these Gursikhs[br]and all these resources, 0:14:37.848,0:14:40.946 Maharaj di Kirpa de naal[br]it is available to us. 0:14:41.070,0:14:44.440 All we have to do is[br]put that effort and read them. 0:14:44.935,0:14:48.045 We have life story of[br]Bhai Randhir Singh Ji, 0:14:48.045,0:14:52.455 Bhai Rama Singh Ji, Baba Anand Singh Ji,[br]Baba Harnaam Singh Ji, 0:14:52.455,0:14:55.405 Sant Giyaani Gurbachan Singh Ji[br]and many many more. 0:14:55.851,0:14:59.181 They are even available[br]both in Punjabi and in English as well. 0:14:59.469,0:15:02.639 Physical books, audio books, PDF. 0:15:03.003,0:15:06.423 So reading them and getting[br]inspiration from their life 0:15:06.590,0:15:09.477 will really help us to walk[br]on their path as well. 0:15:10.015,0:15:12.495 The third thing[br]we need to do in this month 0:15:12.685,0:15:15.385 is reflect on our surrounding, 0:15:15.415,0:15:17.935 our environment and our own Sangat. 0:15:18.029,0:15:19.839 Ask ourelf this question, 0:15:20.162,0:15:22.436 the Sangat that I am in right now, 0:15:22.436,0:15:23.700 is it guiding me, 0:15:24.108,0:15:27.518 is it inspiring me[br]to do Naam Simran, 0:15:27.631,0:15:30.281 to walk on the path towards Vaheguru 0:15:30.615,0:15:33.845 or is it taking me away from that path? 0:15:34.237,0:15:38.197 If it is guiding and inspiring you,[br]it is positive then its good 0:15:38.256,0:15:40.096 but if it is negative Sangat, 0:15:40.097,0:15:43.237 it is taking you away[br]from your very core, 0:15:43.237,0:15:45.017 your very purpose of life 0:15:45.017,0:15:49.817 then we need to evaluate[br]the type of Sangat that we are in 0:15:49.878,0:15:51.568 and start doing Ardaas 0:15:51.568,0:15:54.475 and putting in that effort[br]to find right Sangat. 0:15:56.853,0:15:59.583 Once you are able to do that[br]Sangat ji in this month 0:15:59.751,0:16:02.671 do share with us in the comment below 0:16:02.717,0:16:04.517 how your journey has been 0:16:04.653,0:16:08.283 in finding the true Sangat,[br]putting in that effort, 0:16:08.367,0:16:10.197 did you go through any challenges 0:16:10.197,0:16:12.807 when you were finding for that Sangat 0:16:12.807,0:16:15.807 or evaluating your current Sangat now? 0:16:16.119,0:16:19.839 So don't forget to like,[br]share with your family and friends 0:16:19.839,0:16:23.839 so that other people too[br]can get the message of the month of Chet 0:16:24.190,0:16:27.720 and don't forget to subscribe[br]to our channel as well. 0:16:27.876,0:16:30.600 Forgive me for any mistakes[br]that I have made.