Even though we do it all the time, we often find that there is something empty in seeking for solutions outside. Our active mind is ever creating schemes and machinations to gain material goods, status, affirmation, sympathy, and empathy. Many of us have a tendency to look for solace outside of ourselves. On the other hand, succumbing to the seduction and illusion that answers lie outside of yourself, you will become a victim of your own expectations and illusions. There you will find your victory and satisfaction-your self-mastery. He summed up this concept with the simple and penetrating line, “Go inside and be a Master, go outside and be a victim.” Stated differently: Go deeply inside, touch your soul, and vibrate at the frequency of the Divine. Rather, through meditation and developing a deep relationship with the Divine within, the key to victory is to train yourself to be still and allow things to come to you-to become truly “attractive.” He repeatedly stressed that the way to success was not in seeking anything outside of ourselves-be it wealth, status, power, possessions, or approval. Of the many penetrating concepts Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan shared, he often discussed the pitfalls of the human tendency to “go out and get” what we believe we want. Through the Shabad Guru, we can directly use and gain infinite benefit from the sound that “clarifies the doubt of the mind and gives unity and essence to the man.” The Shabad Guru is a powerful technology universally available to anyone in any walk of life to uplift and transform self and others. There is only our relationship with our own Infinity. There is no external personality to confront in the process. When we take the opportunity to read, sing, chant, and listen to these words, we deeply connect with our excellence. Those who wrote the words of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib transcended individual identity and ego, and their words came from an exalted state of things unlimited. The Shabad Guru is seen not simply as a compilation of uplifting and inspiring words written by enlightened saints and sages and placed on the pages of this volume, but as the living Guru of the Sikhs. In the Sikh tradition, the written words in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib are known as the Shabad Guru. Originally published as ‘Shabd Guru’ in Aquarian Times, Fall 2003, republished on Dev Suroop Kaur’s blog Posted Septemby Dev Suroop Kaur Khalsa & filed under Legacy Organizations, Shabad Guru. The Shabad Guru and the 1st Pauri of Japji Sahib: Antidote to Depression
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