Jul
29
The Spirit Born People
July 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The caravans of the Sikhs coming from different climes, and different directions and belonging to different castes are on their way to the ‘Pond of Immortality’ where they shall bathe in the sunshine of the Guru. Their eyes are tearing the distances of time to have a glimpse of Him. Guru Arjan Dev goes clad [...]
Jul
20
Retie the Broken Ties
July 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Man is weak. He is, when sincere, but a pilgrim to the Golden Temple. And the path of the pilgrim is full of difficulties. Sometimes hunger, theirst and nakedness and at other impertinent desires dim his faith and bend it beyond the limits of elasticity. Faith breaks, the vision is lost, the nectar of naming [...]
Jul
19
Bhai Buddha
July 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment
You remember how Bhai Buddha — The Brother Ancient — got the title. He saw his mother kindling a fire. And he saw that the smaller twigs caught fire first and the longer ones, a little later. And unlike us, the young men of to-day, who choose to live dull lives, mostly [...]
Jul
17
Painde Khan
July 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
We see the very pang seeking to cool itself in a stream of burning lead, the disciples baring their breasts to bullets, to swords, and to bayonets. No snow can cool it down, nor can rivers wash it away. Death in His Name offers the cup of sweet companionship with Him through an intense ecstasy. [...]