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Pillars of a Spiritual Life

• Simran • Different than meditation • Important for Control of the Mind

• Gurbani • Everything should follow what is in the Scripture • Sri Guru Granth Sahib is meant for all of humanity. • It is written to help us find our spiritual origin.

• Jeevan Jach • The right way to live. • We rely on mental strength Simran gives us and the guidance of the

Scripture to make sure our behavior is appropriate.

How do I meet God?

First lets see what stage you are at;

• How much Simran are you doing and do you maintain it?

• Is it compliant with the practical application laid out in Gurbani?

• Are you living the life that allows you to serve and earn the trust of God?

The faithless cynic, the lover of Maya is called Sakat in Gurbani.

ਸਾਕਤ ਮਾਇਆ ਕਉ ਬਹੁ ਧਾਵਹਹ ॥ The Sakat chases after Maya. 1029

Maya

has two forms:

Physical & Subtle

Maya

Physical

Maya

Thoughts

S

Sato

Rago

Tamo

God

3 Qualities of Maya

Tre Gun Maya

Guna = Quality

God

Quick Review: Two types of Gunas/Qualities

Sukum= Subtle

Astool= Physical

• Guna means quailty

God

Rago Gun = Worldly

hopes

wishes

desires

anxieties

worries

God

Tamo Gun = Darker

lust

anger

greed

attachment

pride