OVERVIEW & PURPOSE OF THIS LESSON

• You are giving yourself the space for your body and mind to become still and calm
• An opportunity to understand and reflect on the importance of having a Guru
• To use this lesson to remind yourself the importance of having a Guru as your spiritual teacher
• To have an opportunity to reflect on what it means to receive blessings and the Guru’s grace

Definitions to know:

• Waheguru – feeling amazed (Wahe); in awe of God – who is the ultimat
• Guru (Gu- darkness; Ru – light; God enlightens us through word/wisdom)
• Gurpasad– “Gur” (Guru – defined above); “Prasad” – blessing; Grace
• Gurprasad – God is realized/met through the Grace/Blessings of the Guru
• Shabad – authentic hymn found in Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Scripture of the Sikhs); Shabad – can be translated as the “mantra”, the word, the hymn that aids in eradicating one’s ego; it is the word/wisdom written by Sikh Guru’s and Saint’s from other faiths
• Ek Onkar – refer to lesson #1 – Ek – one;  Onkar – God