GPMKC Meditation Society

Finding Balance Between Work and Worship

In today’s podcast we take a deep dive into the precious commodity of Swaas (the breaths of air we breathe). This episode explores how we can keep our spiritual connection with the Divine even while we are working in this world. Drawing on the life of Bhagat Naam Dayv Ji and Bhagat Trilochan Ji we learn how to keep this balance and in return, fully utilize these breaths of air we have been blessed with. Failing to save these precious breaths results in the Mind being stuck in the cycle of reincarnation

The Shield of Love: How Devotion Breaks Every Chain

PUNJABI: In today's podcast we are going to dive into the topic of love and what it means to have "True Love". When we look at our lives, we often get attached and fall into the trap of loving these gifts (worldly possessions) that the Lord has blessed us with, and in turn forget the Lord himself. We examine the spiritual psychology of attachment and explain why the Mind in considered "insane" or "asleep" when it prioritizes worldly materials over a relationship with the Divine. To help us understand the power of Love for the Divine, we draw on the lives of Bhagat Kabir Ji, Bhagat Namdev Ji, and Bhagat Prahlad Ji.

Path to Victory & The 6 Qualities of a Sage

ENGLISH: In today’s podcast, we reflect on the life of a Gurmukh, one who takes advantage of this precious Human life through Divine love and deep meditation. While the Manmukh wanders under the pull of ego and worldly desire, the Gurmukh awakens virtuous qualities and rises beyond the illusion of Maya. We also reflect on the Gurmukh’s final moments in this world, as they depart from the physical body, guided by the Unstruck Celestial Sound. Their account of past deeds is settled, and they remain free from the fires of hell and the endless cycle of rebirth. Welcomed with honor into the presence of the Divine, a Gurmukh becomes victorious in this game of life.

Story of Raavan: Power without Naam

PUNJABI: Recorded in 2020, this podcast explores the idea of power without truth and how the world around us quietly becomes a distraction. In our pursuit of status, wealth, and control, we remain trapped in what is temporary, even while knowing that when we leave this world, nothing material goes with us. Gurbani reminds us that the only true and lasting support is Naam, yet we often forget this and instead ask for worldly things. Through reflection on the story of Raavan as explained through Gurbani, we turn the lens inward, examining our own attachment to power, ego, and illusion. This episode invites us to recognize these patterns within ourselves and to rediscover the path that leads beyond maya, toward Truth (Sach) and genuine union with the Divine.

Dharma - Beyond Religion and Man Made Labels

ENGLISH: This episode delves into the profound meaning of Dharma, establishing it as far more than just "religion," but rather the highest form of righteousness, which is the path that leads to union with the Lord. Learn about the two paths available to the mind. The path of Dhaat, where the mind remains trapped in Maya, and Liv, the path of love that installs humility, compassion, and contentment. We dissect the Four Lavan (wedding hymns), detailing the mind's journey from receiving Amrit Ras (nectar) and hearing the inner Anhad Shabad (celestial music), to achieving a state of permanent bliss. Discover how the dedicated practice of Simran can cut away millions of past karma and awaken the mind from the sleep of Maya.