This pothee is a step by step guide to learn Gurmukhi.  It begins with the Gurmukhi alphabet, moves to character pronounciation and then details how to pronounce difficult words in Banee.

This pothee also included a set of Mp3’s to serve as an audiobook.  When reading the pothee, the recordings will help with the pronounciation and help learn Gurmukhi quicker.

 

This file contains the translations for Bhagat Kabeer Sahib and Bhagat Fareed Sahib Jee’s saloks that come in Guru Granth Sahib Jee (ang 1364 to 1384).  The style of translations are unique in the manner in which they portray Bhagat Sahib’s Banee with respect to Guru Sahib’s Banee.  Bhagat Banee translations written to this date show disparity in GuruSahib’s and Bhagat Sahib’s Banee. This pothee derives both Banees from the same source; Waheguru Ji.

ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ;ਸਗਲ ਕੀ ਰੀਨਾ॥

ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ ਕੈ;ਗਰੀਬੀ ਸਮਾਹਾ॥ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ;ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਉਮਾਹਾ॥

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Sant Baba Gurbachan Singh Jee Bhindrawale upon completing daily katha from Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee would always recite and adorn shabads of humilty. With Guru Sahib’s grace this file contain the selected shabads of Humilty from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Jee and Bhai Gurdaas Jee’s Vaaran and Kabit. The shabads are translated with a unique perspective to reflect the spiritual state of Gurusahib.

The file also includes a section detailing the consequences of misusing  relgious money and resources.

This file contains the detailed family lineage of Gurusahib Ji.  It chronicles through the succession of of the Gurgaddi and includes many sakhian of Gurusahib and sikhs.

 

This file details the history of Guru Granth Sahib Jee. It begins with the significance of Banee and details how Guru Arjun Dev Jee compiled the Aadh Granth by gathering the writings of all the Gurusahibs.  It goes further to discuss the method to do a Sehaj Paat, Akhand Paath, Joti Joth Paath and Sampat Paath.  It also includes the proper way to respect Guru Granth Sahib Jee.  The last section has 101 Ardaas’ for various occasions.

 

This pothee includes methods in which to keep the mind and body healthy.  It uses Gurbanee to discuss how to avoid sickness and take care of one’s body.  It includes healthy living disciplines to go along with a healthy diet to ensure a fit life supported by Banee.  It talks about traditional medicine and discusses how to take care of current sickness.

This file contains GuruSahib’s code of conduct for important occasions in a Gurmukh’s Life.

Section 1: deals with the important principles(prononciation, writing style, significance of Gurmukhi, etc) of Gurmukhi learning.   In addition it deals with importance of each character (ਲਗਾਂ) not previously discussed in any steek.

Section 2: details the conduct for the birth of a child. It covers from the initial ardaas for a child and covers up to raising the child (womb ardaas, health care, Amrit, nameing the child, method of raising the child etc).  It is supported by examples from GuruSahib’s time and complemented with the lives of many Gurmukhs.

Section 3: Details the manner in which Amrit is prepared.  It discusses the importance of Amrit.

Section 4:  Details the marriage ceremony for Gurmukhs.

Section 5: Details the ceremony for the final rights of a Gurmukh.  The section discusses Guru Granth Sahib Jee’s Sehaj Paath, the prepartion for the funeral and various final rights.

Rehatnamay:  There is also one section dedicated to the various code of conducts established by Gurusahib.

This file includes the answers to questions posed to Gurmukhs about Gurmat. Many people try to build doubt in the minds of Gurmukhs who are on this path. This file provides answers to commonly asked questions that are tended to bring doubt into one’s mind. It also includes a section that includes teachings and sayings from all Guru Sahibs and mahapursh such as Bhai Vir Singh Jee, Sant Baba Sunder Singh Jee, Sant Baba Gurbachan Singh Jee, Sant Baba Nand Singh Jee, Sant Baba Attar Singh Jee and Sant Baba Isher Singh Jee. The next section lists important relgious Pothian to read and understand for Gurmat.

This file contrains a unique set of translations for Sri Sukhmani Sahib Jee.  These translations try to explain the spirtual state of Guru Arjun Dev Sahib Jee and the Banee is translated and supported by more Banee itself.  These translations have been heavily revised and rewritten to truly reflect the manour in which Guru Arjun Dev Sahib Jee revealed the Banee.

This pothee includes the manner in which to recite Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee inorder to flow correctly (Vishraam).  It also includes the method in which to pronounce difficult Banee and includes the translations for them.

To accompany the Pothee, there are a set of MP3’s in the form of an audiobook.  While reading the Pothee, the audiobook will help with the correct prononciation of Banee.