DAVINDER P.S. SANDHU, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

A shrine is not a true measure of devotion

All established religions have places of pilgrimage. The devotee believes that a visit to the shrine will wash his sins, cleanse him, refresh his...

Death can be a humbling notion

Modern man has a feeling of being the master of ceremonies. He is the top of the food chain, can peer into the far...

Death can be a humbling notion

Modern man has a feeling of being the master of ceremonies. He is the top of the food chain, can peer into the far...

Death can be a humbling notion

Modern man has a feeling of being the master of ceremonies. He is the top of the food chain, can peer into the far...

Knowledge can lead to arrogance

Many scriptures mention the Four Treasures, char padarth. These are spiritual principles (dharma), economic prosperity (arth), fulfilment of worldly desires (kaam), and salvation (moksh)....

Knowledge can lead to arrogance

Many scriptures mention the Four Treasures, char padarth. These are spiritual principles (dharma), economic prosperity (arth), fulfilment of worldly desires (kaam), and salvation (moksh)....

Knowledge can lead to arrogance

Many scriptures mention the Four Treasures, char padarth. These are spiritual principles (dharma), economic prosperity (arth), fulfilment of worldly desires (kaam), and salvation (moksh)....

We can find God if we look hard enough

To aid his devotee’s progress, a teacher sends him to stay with a simple family. It is rumoured in the neighbourhood that God himself...

We can find God if we look hard enough

To aid his devotee’s progress, a teacher sends him to stay with a simple family. It is rumoured in the neighbourhood that God himself...

We can find God if we look hard enough

To aid his devotee’s progress, a teacher sends him to stay with a simple family. It is rumoured in the neighbourhood that God himself...

A teacher gives shade to followers

At times, we see a proliferation of religious activity in society. There are congregations held, and the attendance is large. Places of worship attract...

A teacher gives shade to followers

At times, we see a proliferation of religious activity in society. There are congregations held, and the attendance is large. Places of worship attract...

A teacher gives shade to followers

At times, we see a proliferation of religious activity in society. There are congregations held, and the attendance is large. Places of worship attract...

We must identify and merge with God

Sri Guru Granth Sahib encapsulates the story of human life:He came into the world to obtain the four great blessings,he came to dwell in...

We must identify and merge with God

Sri Guru Granth Sahib encapsulates the story of human life:He came into the world to obtain the four great blessings,he came to dwell in...

We must identify and merge with God

Sri Guru Granth Sahib encapsulates the story of human life:He came into the world to obtain the four great blessings,he came to dwell in...

Only death can lead to supreme bliss

There is a beautiful and palatial house of mirrors. A dog snatches some meat from a butcher’s shop, and enters it. Everywhere it looks,...

Only death can lead to supreme bliss

There is a beautiful and palatial house of mirrors. A dog snatches some meat from a butcher’s shop, and enters it. Everywhere it looks,...

Only death can lead to supreme bliss

There is a beautiful and palatial house of mirrors. A dog snatches some meat from a butcher’s shop, and enters it. Everywhere it looks,...

Being one with God is the objective

The ability to put any asset to productive use demands two pre-requisites. There should be awareness of the possibilities that can be achieved, and...

Being one with God is the objective

The ability to put any asset to productive use demands two pre-requisites. There should be awareness of the possibilities that can be achieved, and...

Being one with God is the objective

The ability to put any asset to productive use demands two pre-requisites. There should be awareness of the possibilities that can be achieved, and...

The purpose of life stems from love

Saint Kabeer forces us into deep thought:Without love, how can one’s affection increase? As long as there is attachment to pleasure, there can be no...

The purpose of life stems from love

Saint Kabeer forces us into deep thought:Without love, how can one’s affection increase? As long as there is attachment to pleasure, there can be no...

The purpose of life stems from love

Saint Kabeer forces us into deep thought:Without love, how can one’s affection increase? As long as there is attachment to pleasure, there can be no...

The material pursuit is poison

A world addicted to taste, and sweet is king. A rush of desire, and the high of material possessions – all taste like sweet...

The material pursuit is poison

A world addicted to taste, and sweet is king. A rush of desire, and the high of material possessions – all taste like sweet...

The material pursuit is poison

A world addicted to taste, and sweet is king. A rush of desire, and the high of material possessions – all taste like sweet...

God dwells within us at all times

As our life progresses, we perceive the temporary and virtual world as permanent and real. We give ourselves a name, and get attached to...

God dwells within us at all times

As our life progresses, we perceive the temporary and virtual world as permanent and real. We give ourselves a name, and get attached to...

God dwells within us at all times

As our life progresses, we perceive the temporary and virtual world as permanent and real. We give ourselves a name, and get attached to...

Egotism keeps us from His grace

Saint Kabeer comments:He leaves the womb, and comes into the world; As soon as the air touches him, he forgets his Lord and Master.There appears...

Egotism keeps us from His grace

Saint Kabeer comments:He leaves the womb, and comes into the world; As soon as the air touches him, he forgets his Lord and Master.There appears...

Egotism keeps us from His grace

Saint Kabeer comments:He leaves the womb, and comes into the world; As soon as the air touches him, he forgets his Lord and Master.There appears...

The senses must not overtake us

In the kingdom of the human body, five rebellious generals have conspired. Lust, Anger, Desire, Attachment, and Self — want to take over the...

The senses must not overtake us

In the kingdom of the human body, five rebellious generals have conspired. Lust, Anger, Desire, Attachment, and Self — want to take over the...

The senses must not overtake us

In the kingdom of the human body, five rebellious generals have conspired. Lust, Anger, Desire, Attachment, and Self — want to take over the...

The physical and the spiritual

Religion has two distinct aspects, the physical (karma), and the spiritual (dharma). Karma, manifesting itself in a myriad of established rituals. Dharma, lying deep...

The physical and the spiritual

Religion has two distinct aspects, the physical (karma), and the spiritual (dharma). Karma, manifesting itself in a myriad of established rituals. Dharma, lying deep...

The physical and the spiritual

Religion has two distinct aspects, the physical (karma), and the spiritual (dharma). Karma, manifesting itself in a myriad of established rituals. Dharma, lying deep...

Desire is a never ending thirst

Modern lifestyle is made up of daily doses of jealousy, envy, and coveting. Infected with the double virus of being unhappy with what is...

Desire is a never ending thirst

Modern lifestyle is made up of daily doses of jealousy, envy, and coveting. Infected with the double virus of being unhappy with what is...

Desire is a never ending thirst

Modern lifestyle is made up of daily doses of jealousy, envy, and coveting. Infected with the double virus of being unhappy with what is...

Worldly pleasures distract from truth

King Akbar set in place a system to register marriages. The process was to ensure that the laws regarding marriage were observed by all,...

Worldly pleasures distract from truth

King Akbar set in place a system to register marriages. The process was to ensure that the laws regarding marriage were observed by all,...

Worldly pleasures distract from truth

King Akbar set in place a system to register marriages. The process was to ensure that the laws regarding marriage were observed by all,...

A truly religious person loves all

In 1704 AD, the Mughal army reached a military understanding with hill kingdoms around the Anandgarh Fort. As a prelude to the later battles...

A truly religious person loves all

In 1704 AD, the Mughal army reached a military understanding with hill kingdoms around the Anandgarh Fort. As a prelude to the later battles...

A truly religious person loves all

In 1704 AD, the Mughal army reached a military understanding with hill kingdoms around the Anandgarh Fort. As a prelude to the later battles...

An honest life is worth living

In 1560 AD, the third Guru Amar Dass set up a system of spreading the teachings of Guru Nanak by appointing local community heads....

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DAVINDER P.S. SANDHU

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