The Sikhs are a unique spirit-born people believing in the founder, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s basic concept of work, worship and charity.
Gurmukh Naam, Dhann Ishan.
'Gurmukh' is a God-guided devotee. 'Naam' refers to the power the energy, the universal cosmic Life force and the vibrant virile manifestation of God in creation and also lying dormant in
'Dhaan' is the rare Gift of an awakened Naam. When this takes place the individual has achieved total cleansing which is refferred to as ‘Ishnaan’, an inner bath.
Chardi kalah is the elation and to be in high spirits at all times. Chardi Kalah, meaning, 'the waxing moon', is an equivalence of the mind that never despairs, never admits defeat and refuses to be crushed by any adversary. It is the cherished ideal mood which the Gurus have preached and for which a Sikh prays daily in his Ardass or formal thus:
Nanak Naam Chardhi Kalah, Terri Bhaanei Sarbat Thaa Bhalaa
Naam is defined and referred to here as Chardhi Kalah, which is power, an Energy that is always in Ascendency and never diminishes, no matter how one partakes of it. In the Sikh Scriptures, Naam is also referred to as a Holy Life Force, as an entity which is substantial, tangible and yet transcendental. Guru
"Guru Nanak has so truly laid the foundations of Sikhi that it shall continue on its progressive momentous course". SGGSJ
Chardhi Kalah is the superior and glorious state of mind in which there is no fear, jealousy or enmity and constant celestial bliss of self-dignity, self abundance and grandeur of the soul. Chardhi Kalah is the indicator of a Sikh’s absolute faith in One Akaal Purakh, The EK Onkarr, the One almighty God. The five K's of the Khalsa, a gift from the Guru, are symbols of dignity and power. They are the outer symbols of an inner spirit that knows no reverse, no disappointment and the personality that is unconquerable in its far reaching hope, in its spiritual radiance and is always a fountain of inspiration to others around.
The Sikh history is full of examples of Chardhi Kalah under different circumstances, when the Sikhs remained calm, contented, courageous, cheerful, controlled and full optimistic exuberance. Sikhs led a life of positivism and never feared hostilities, opposition and even death. They regarded hardships as part of life and considered difficulties to be the stepping stones in the secret of success and progress on life.
