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When one reads gurbani, one will notice that it plays out like a dialogue.Gurbani is a conversation between the aatma (self) and the param-aatma (greater self).The aatma (self) is a part of the mind that identifies itself as Nanak, or any other name. The aatma views itself as an individual that is separate from everything else. It is self-conscious.The param-aatma (greater self) is a part of the mind that identifies itself as the One. It views itself as a part of everything. It is God-conscious.Param-aatma is another name for God. Therefore, gurbani is considered "Dhur ki Baani" - Divine revelation.Gurbani is a guide to help us realize the param-aatma within ourselves. The same Divine which wrote gurbani is within us and all around us. This is the Shabadh Guru.
When one reads gurbani, one will notice that it plays out like a dialogue.
Gurbani is a conversation between the aatma (self) and the param-aatma (greater self).
The aatma (self) is a part of the mind that identifies itself as Nanak, or any other name. The aatma views itself as an individual that is separate from everything else. It is self-conscious.
The param-aatma (greater self) is a part of the mind that identifies itself as the One. It views itself as a part of everything. It is God-conscious.
Param-aatma is another name for God. Therefore, gurbani is considered "Dhur ki Baani" - Divine revelation.
Gurbani is a guide to help us realize the param-aatma within ourselves. The same Divine which wrote gurbani is within us and all around us. This is the Shabadh Guru.
