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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2017 · 29 MIN

Without Nam Life is Pointless | Sabad of the Week

from The Sikh Cast · host Sikh Research Institute

The Sabad commences with a vivid image—the touch of the Guru's hand on the devotee's forehead, a profound moment when the jewel-like Nam of the All-Pervasive comes to reside in the heart. This transformative act, facilitated by the Guru's gift of Nam, is described as a remedy for the deepest pains and debts accrued over many lifetimes.  When Guru’s hand was placed on my forehead,All-Pervasive’s jewel-like Nam¹ came to reside in my heart.Through Guru’s gift of Nam, many lifetimesof evilest pain and debt were removed.  1.My mind recites Charmer-Divine’s Nam, the source of all wealth.Perfect Guru instilled All-Pervasive’s Nam—without Nam, life is pointless.  Reflect.Without Guru, the self-centered are foolish,Every day, remain trapped in illusion.Never serving at the feet of Goodness,Entire lives become worthless.  2.Those serving at the feet-base of Goodness-Gurubecome Master’s own, and lives become fruitful.O Master of the Universe, All-Pervasive, grace meto be the votary of the votary of Your votaries.  3.We are blind, wisdomless, unwise… How can we walk the Path?O Guru, grant us the blind ones,Your hem so commoner Nanakmay walk in harmony.  4. 1. Divine Identification Guru Ramdas Sahib in Rag Jaitsari  | Guru Granth Sahib 696 Explore the Sabad of the Week: bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-24 Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)

The Sabad commences with a vivid image—the touch of the Guru's hand on the devotee's forehead, a profound moment when the jewel-like Nam of the All-Pervasive comes to reside in the heart. This transformative act, facilitated by the Guru's gift of Nam, is described as a remedy for the deepest pains and debts accrued over many lifetimes.  When Guru’s hand was placed on my forehead,All-Pervasive’s jewel-like Nam¹ came to reside in my heart.Through Guru’s gift of Nam, many lifetimesof evilest pain and debt were removed.  1.My mind recites Charmer-Divine’s Nam, the source of all wealth.Perfect Guru instilled All-Pervasive’s Nam—without Nam, life is pointless.  Reflect.Without Guru, the self-centered are foolish,Every day, remain trapped in illusion.Never serving at the feet of Goodness,Entire lives become worthless.  2.Those serving at the feet-base of Goodness-Gurubecome Master’s own, and lives become fruitful.O Master of the Universe, All-Pervasive, grace meto be the votary of the votary of Your votaries.  3.We are blind, wisdomless, unwise… How can we walk the Path?O Guru, grant us the blind ones,Your hem so commoner Nanakmay walk in harmony.  4. 1. Divine Identification Guru Ramdas Sahib in Rag Jaitsari  | Guru Granth Sahib 696 Explore the Sabad of the Week: bit.ly/sabad-of-the-week-24 Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)

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