SGGS on “Munn” (Leena Kaur)and Japji p. 29 (Jessi Kaur) – September 2014
What does SGGS ji tell us about ‘Munn’ – Leena Kaur Bedi
Abstract:
Let us look at what is SGGS telling us about “Mun” which is usually translated as “mind”. How is it different or same from the “no mind” or “zero mind” concepts in various spiritual practices. And how to work on our “Mun” to stay on the path our Satguru’s want us to be on – the processes, the Maryaadas, the systems setup by our Gurus. Let us explore if we are utilizing them for the final goal, and are we on the path.
Slide Presentation
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Japji p. 29 (Jessi Kaur)
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According to Gurbani, Mann is also a storehouse of gian/wisdom – ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਪਰਤੀਤਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇ ਕਿਆ ਕਥਹਿ ਗਿਆਨੈ? Operation of Mann symbolizes, a state total loss of ego/duality.
ਪਰਥਾਇ ਸਾਖੀ ਮਹਾ ਪੁਰਖ ਬੋਲਦੇ ਸਾਝੀ ਸਗਲ ਜਹਾਨੈ ॥ (Raag Sorath M. 3, GGS. 647-1).
Parathhaae Saakhee Mehaa Purakh Boladhae Saajhee Sagal Jehaanai ||
Great men speak the teachings by relating them to individual situations, but the whole world
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਇ ਸੁ ਭਉ ਕਰੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥
Guramukh Hoe S Bho Karae Aapanaa Aap Pashhaanai ||
One who becomes Gurmukh knows the Fear of God, and realizes his own self.
ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਜੀਵਤੁ ਮਰੈ ਤਾ ਮਨ ਹੀ ਤੇ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ॥
Gur Parasaadhee Jeevath Marai Thaa Man Hee Thae Man Maanai ||
If, by Guru’s Grace, one remains dead while yet alive, the mind becomes content in itself.
ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਪਰਤੀਤਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇ ਕਿਆ ਕਥਹਿ ਗਿਆਨੈ ॥੧॥
Jin Ko Man Kee Paratheeth Naahee Naanak Sae Kiaa Kathhehi Giaanai ||1||
Those who have no faith in their own minds, O Nanak – how can they speak of spiritual wisdom? ||1||
With Waheguru’s blessings.
Kirpal Singh
Wellington, New Zealand