SEWA, SIMRAN AND SATSANG

- Reena Khinda

Sewa, Simran and Satsang are three parts of our daily life. It does not cost to do any of them. Each one of them has different purpose and important meaning to our life.

First, Sewa: meaning selfless service. This is simply act of doing something and not expecting a reward for it. We wear our Sewadal uniforms to show that we are part of the Nirankari Mission and to serve in discipline, but sewa can be done with or without uniforms. It can be done with or without uniforms. It can be done be anywhere, even outside Satsang in our work, school etc. it all depends on our intent. True service is that which is performed at the time of need and not delayed.

Second, Satsang: ‘Sat’ meaning ‘true’ and ‘sang’ meaning ‘gathering’, signifies the true gathering of enlightened individuals. We come to Satsang to be the company of like-minded devotees and to learn and listen to what other saints have to say.

Third, Simran: remembrance of God. We do Simran to be blessed, ask forgiveness, and to praise Nirankar. Each line has a different meaning:

‘Ek Tu hi Nirankar’                                       - you are the only one God;

‘Main teri sharan han’                                  - I’m in your protection;

‘Mainu baksh lo’                                            - please forgive me.

You can do Simran wherever you are. When you are in an exam you can do Simran before the exam is set. Baba Ji will help you if he thinks you have revised properly – not just whezzed through your books and gone downstairs to watch the next episode of “The Simpsons”.

All three of these are important and we should not disrespect them in any way. They should become our way of life and not merely rituals. Only then can we really enjoy them and take the full benefit.