Sikhi: a lesson of love
A Sikh is a person who accepts the Guru Granth Sahib as his or her spiritual guide and who adheres to the message contained within its holy pages. Sikhi is the message of the holy Granth and the code (rehat) by which the person has to live their life. It is fascinating how the underlying message of the Sikh holy scripture is a message of pure love. The ten Sikh Gurus and the other Bhagats of the Sikhs in their compositions in the holy Granth, called Gurbani explain over and over again their dedication and their love for the Almighty Lord. Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru explain his love for the Lord "Without the Lord, I cannot live for a moment, even an instant; I love Him, like the camel loves the vine. ((1)(Pause))" (SGGS 369)
Life in this world is full of anguish and pain and the only way to "have peace of mind and stay positive and happy" is to be in love - not with another person but with God, the creator; the sustainer; and yes, the ultimate destroyer. If one can dis-engage from worldly entanglements just for a while and focus on the Supreme Soul - only then can one realise the ultimate reality. The fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan tells us "If you remember the Lord in meditation for a moment, even for an instant, then your life will become fruitful and prosperous. ((1))" (SGGS page107) So, if we desire to improve our life, then we need to remember the Lord.
If we look around us, we see the vast number of "miracles of God"; there is magic everywhere; the sun; the earth; the wind; the sky; the plants and vegetation; the animals; these are all miracles of God. Without God the sun would not be there; the earth could not orbit for millions of years. His drama is indeed most wonderful! "Like the straw figure of a female elephant, fashioned to trap the bull elephant, O crazy mind, the Lord of the Universe has staged the drama of this world." (SGGS p335) Many weak ones are trapped by the illusion of the drama; the strong overcome the illusion.
Now look at what he has given us all; just look at the eyes; the ears; the hands; the body and mind.... What wonderful technology! We are nothing compared to the Creator. If we are required to make just one part of the body, say the hand; we are unable to make it. So, compared to the Lord, we are nothing. Now, with these magnificent features we can do so many wonderful things; we can walk, talk, communicate, think, manufacture, etc. These are all marvellous gifts from God! Don't you just what to hug and thank that Almighty who loves us so much to endowed us with these unbelievable gifts?
