Bhai Vir Singh Ji is a renowned Sikh Theologian who has won the hearts and minds of Sikhs throughout the world with his wonderful writing and personal touch. In times of distress and crisis, many a soul has reached out to Bhai Sahib for solace and comfort. And Bhai Sahib, in return never failed them. Despite his busy life, he took the time to answer these calls for help and guidance. His writings have been extensively translated and several books are available a short extract appears below:

Dear One,

THERE is only one thing that is helpful to this being and that is the love for the feet of the Infinite Lord. Remembering the Master, this is simran. Either by meditating on the Naam, by reading the Bani or by doing or listening to kirtan.

Meditation means not getting lost in the appearance or disappearance of ideas, or in amusements and unexpected negativity. Instead, keep channelling the thoughts towards the Lord.

When love has matured through concentration, it continuously begins to reside in the Lord. This is called meditation.

To perfect this and obtain speedy success in this endeavour, we first need to link up with Guru Nanak Dev Ji's feet. The rest of the job is to keep the mind detached. The physical body has to stay in the ashram of a householder and discharge it's responsibilities. But the consciousness must stay detached.

Gurbani says: My mind is attached to the true Naam. With the people, I maintain a show (a surface dealing). This is the way. The more we are in it, the greater the bliss.

Those who attempt all this are the satsangees (disciples) of the Guru and are blessed. This is all that you have to do. Satguru is at hand. And does not desert his loved ones. His loved ones may run wild and drown themselves in play, but over their head, is the clam, Guru-Warrior.

He does not stop following you. Only after immersing you in the hue of Naam does the Guru let you go.

Partake Amrit and be proud that the Kalgidhar, the Father is at hand. He is ever loving and making us dwell on the Naam. We have nothing to fear.

Vir Singh - extract from Piarey Jio (selected letters of Bhai Vir Singh)