gurmat

Gurmat means “the path of light”. This path is followed by leading a truthful life.
A truthful life has three main components:

Naam Japna (Jap)
Kirat Karni
Vand Chhakna

Naam Japna is the remembrance of the Creator, which is detailed in the section
headed the message of God.

Kirat Karni is to work hard and earn your own living. The Gurus promoted the life
of a householder and placed great importance on the family, they themselves married
and had families. At the time there were many who would abandon the world to try
to find God, but Sikh teaching is that God is realised within society.

Finally, Vand Chhakna is sharing, to share your time, wealth and energy for the good
of the community. The concept of Seva, selfless service, is very important within
the Sikh way of life.

By leading a truthful life the individual can bring under control the natural urges of
Lust, Anger, Greed, Attachment and Pride. By controlling these urges the Ego is
diminished and a state of total devotion to the Almighty can be achieved.

“If you wish to play the game of Love
Step onto the path with your head on the palm of your hand”
Guru Granth Sahib p.1152

The state of total devotion for God and God’s creation leads to realisation of God.

Bhupinder Singh