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Vidyarthi || Sharing thoughts and learnings on this journey to the sorrowless city, Begampura.

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The ultimate goal.

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ਨਸ਼ਟ ਅਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟ ਗਿਆਨ ਬਿਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਨ ਬਿਨ ਵੈਰਾਗ ।
Without wisdom, karmas are not destroyed; without detachment, true wisdom cannot arise.

ਤਾਂਤੇ ਭਵ ਨਿਰਵੇਦ ਪਦ ਜਾਤੇ ਭਵ ਦੁਖ ਤਿਆਗ ॥੭॥
Thus, bless me with state of renunciation, so that I may rise above worldly suffering.

- Vairaag Shatak

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Arth of ਕਰਤਾ and ਨਿਰਭਉ in Mool Mantar by Mahant Surjit Singh Ji Sewapanthi

ਕਰਤਾ
1. The creator of world
2. The punisher (ਕਰ + ਤਾੜਨਾ) of the wicked
3. The liberator (ਕਰ + ਤਾਰਨਾ) of devotees
4. One in whose hands(ਕਰ) is the string (ਤਾਰ) that holds everyone’s sustenance

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ਨਿਰਭਉ
1. The one without (ਨਿਰ) fear (ਭਉ)
2. Bestower of utter (ਨਿਰਾ) fear (ਭਉ) to the wicked.
3. The one without (ਨਿਰ) birth and death (ਭਵ)
4. Definite (ਨਿਰ) form of liberation (ਭਵ)

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Arth of ਕਰਤਾ and ਨਿਰਭਉ in Mool Mantar by Mahant Surjit Singh Ji Sewapanthi

ਕਰਤਾ
1. The creator of world
2. The punisher (ਕਰ + ਤਾੜਨਾ) of the wicked
3. The liberator (ਕਰ + ਤਾਰਨਾ) of devotees
4. One in whose hands(ਕਰ) is the string (ਤਾਰ) that holds everyone’s sustenance

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ਯੌ ਜੁਗ ਤੇ ਜਿਗ ਔਰਹਿ ਹੋਹਿ ਸੁ ਤੋ ਫਲ ਤੋਹਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਬਿਧਿ ਸਾਚੀ ॥
Through ages, what’s yours comes by True Law.

ਹੋਇ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਨ ਸੁ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਭਜੋ ਇਤ ਤੇ ਉਤ ਦੌਰਨ ਮੈ ਮਤਿ ਕਾਚੀ ॥
Be happy, meditate on Parmatma; running around makes mind shallow.

- Bhavrasamrit Granth by Pandit Gulab Singh Ji

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The Fruit Destined for You

ਰੇ ਮਨ ਜੋ ਫਲ ਤੋਹਿ ਰਚਯੋ ਬਿਧ ਪਾਵਹਿਗੋ ਤਜ ਸੰਕ ਪਿਸਾਚੀ ॥
O mind, the fruit destined for you by Parmatma will come; abandon the ghost of doubt.

ਨਹਿ ਲਹੇ ਤਿਹਿ ਕੋ ਨਰ ਔਰ ਸੁ ਦੌਰਨ ਮੈਂ ਮਤਿ ਕਾ ਹਿਤ ਰਾਚੀ ॥
No one else can take it; don’t let your mind chase the world.

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where are you living?

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How Change is Created:

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Real Friend & Real Enemy

ਕੋਇਕ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਨ ਕਹੂੰ ਕੋ ਕੋਇਕ ਰਿਪੁ ਕਹੂੰ ਨਾਹਿ ।
Nobody is your friend and nobody is your enemy

ਜੀਵਨ ਕੇ ਗੁਣ ਦੋਖ ਜੋ ਸਤ੍ਰੁ ਮਿਤ੍ਰੁ ਤੇ ਆਹਿ ॥੧੩॥
Our virtues and sins are the friend and enemy.

- Saarkutavli, Pandit Hardyal Ji

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Guru ji then summarises that true essence of offering & receiving food is Prem (love); not about its richness or quantity, but the love & devotion with which it is given & received.

ਜਾਂ ਤੇ ਭਾਵ ਮੁਲ ਹੀ ਜਾਣ।
ਅਚਰ ਅਚਾਵਨ ਬਿਧਿ ਪਰਿਚਾਰਾ ॥੫੮॥

- Sri Gurpratap Suraj Parkash, Ayan 1, Ans 3

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Kalgidhar Patshah Ji’s Lesson on Seva and Contentment

After leaving Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Ji camped at a place between the villages of Behbal and Saravan. The Sangat from both villages humbly did a request to Guru Ji to send Singhs to have langgar at their houses.

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2. If a wealthyperson does not properly serve a Sikh, they will bear punishment.

3. If a poor Sikh welcomes another Sikh and the Sikh demands good food, the guest will receive Dand (consequences).

ਸਿਖ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਹੋਇ ਅਚਾਵਲਿ ਨਾਹੀ।
ਨਿਰਹਤ ਸਿਖ ਤੇ ਜਾਚਰਿ ਨੀਕਾ।
ਦੇਸ ਲਖਹੁ ਅਚਰਵਹਿ ਤਿਸ ਹੀ ਕਾ।

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ਬਂਦਗੀ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ, ਮਨ ਕਰੇ ਮੁਖਾਲਸ।

Worship is that which is done with a sincere mind.

- Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Parkash, Rut 6, Anso 57

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This man who heals what doctors can't:

Jiddu Krishnamurti.

It's impossible to be psychologically trapped, stressed, or anxious after understanding his teachings.

Here's his 5-step approach to unlocking mental freedom:

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13/ In today’s world, where access to education is relatively easy, we must not take it for granted. Instead, we should draw inspiration from Pandit Ji’s unwavering commitment to learning and continue to seek knowledge every day.

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Pandit Gulab Singh Ji: A Testament to Perseverance in the Pursuit of Vidya 🧵

1/ Pandit Ji, born in Lahore, showed an early thirst for knowledge. Encouraged by his teacher, he left home at 13, to study in Kashi - the revered city of learning. But the path to vidya was not easy.

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12/ Pandit Gulab Singh Ji’s life teaches that the pursuit of knowledge is often fraught with challenges, yet it is a noble endeavor worth striving for. Despite caste barriers, opposition, and jealousy, he remained unwavering in his pursuit of vidya.