Vol 1 Issue 3
Editor’s Note
The way to get the most out of your work and your life is
to go as small as
possible. Most people think just the opposite. They think
big success is time
consuming and complicated. As a result, their calendars
and to-do lists become
overloaded and overwhelming. Success starts to feel out
of reach, so they settle
for less. Unaware that big success comes when we do a few
things well, they get
lost trying to do too much and in the end accomplish too
little. Over time they
lower their expectations, abandon their dreams, and allow
their life to get small.
This is the wrong thing to make small.
You have only so much time and energy, so when you spread
yourself out,
you end up spread thin. You want your achievements to add
up, but that actually
takes subtraction, not addition. You need to be doing
fewer things for more
effect instead of doing more things with side effects.
The problem with trying to
do too much is that even if it works, adding more to your
work and your life
without cutting anything brings a lot of bad with it:
missed deadlines,
disappointing results, high stress, long hours, lost
sleep, poor diet, no exercise,
and missed moments with family and friends— all in the
name of going after
something that is easier to get than you might imagine.
Going small is a simple approach to extraordinary
results, and it works. It
works all the time, anywhere and on anything. Why? Because
it has only one
purpose—to ultimately get you to the point.
When you go as small as possible, you’ll be staring at
one thing. And that’s
the point.
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The One Thing, The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind
Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan
Harpreet Kaur
Kapoor
Degh Tegh Fateh
"Degh
Tegh Fateh" captures the core essence of Sikhism—a perfect, harmonious
balance between dayaa (compassion) and shakti (righteous
strength). It serves as a foundational pillar of the Sikh ethos, historically
recited in the daily Ardas (supplication) to inspire a dual commitment
to serving humanity and defending justice.
The Three Pillars
·
Degh (The Cauldron): Symbolizes charity, selfless service (seva), and
universal nourishment. It represents Langar—the free community
kitchen where food is served equally to all, obliterating barriers of caste,
creed, gender, or social status. Degh stands for unconditional
compassion and the pledge that no one under the Guru's watch should go hungry.
·
Tegh (The Sword): Symbolizes courage, justice, and protection. It represents
the duty of the Khalsa to stand against tyranny, defend the oppressed, and
uphold righteousness (Dharam). The sword is never a tool of aggression,
but a sacred instrument used to shield the weak and innocent when all peaceful
means have failed.
·
Fateh (Victory): Symbolizes triumph and divine destiny. Together, the
phrase proclaims a timeless truth: when unconditional compassion (Degh)
and the courageous defense of justice (Tegh) go hand in hand, true and
lasting victory is achieved—both in the material world and the spiritual realm.
Waheguru
Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! The Khalsa belongs to the Almighty, and to the Almighty
belongs the Victory!
Weapons of
the Guru Gobind Singhji
The Sacred Legacy of Anandpur Sahib
Founded in
1664 by Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Anandpur Sahib is a city of immense
spiritual and historical significance. It is nestled at the foot of the scenic
Shivalik mountain range, right on the banks of the River Sutlej.
It was here
that Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent his formative years. To protect the city
from various regional threats, Guru Ji fortified it by constructing a
formidable chain of five forts:
·
Anandgarh
·
Kesgarh
·
Lohgarh
·
Holgarh
·
Taragarh
Anandpur
Sahib served as the training ground where Guru Ji instructed his Sikhs in the
art of warfare and established the Nihangs—a legendary order of Sikh
knights. Above all, Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib is forever immortalized in
history as the birthplace of the Khalsa Panth on Vaisakhi, 1699.
Sacred Shastras (Weapons) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Inside the
inner sanctum of Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib, the sacred shastras (weapons)
of Guru Gobind Singh Ji are reverently preserved. Every evening, these historic
relics are brought out and displayed for the sangat (congregation).
Some of the
most prominent weapons include:
1.
The Historic Khanda
The
double-edged sword used by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to prepare the Amrit
(holy nectar) during the inaugural Khalsa initiation ceremony on Vaisakhi in
1699.
2.
The Karpa Barsha/barcha(Spear)
This spear
holds a beautiful history from 1673. When Guru Ji was to marry Mata Jito Ji,
his father-in-law requested that the marriage procession travel to Lahore.
Instead, Guru Ji chose to establish a new township near Anandpur Sahib, naming
it Guru Ka Lahore. When the local residents faced a severe water
shortage, Guru Ji struck the ground with this very barsha, causing fresh
water to gush forth.
3.
The Dhal (Shield)
A protective
shield crafted from rhinoceros/hippopotamus skin, used by Guru Gobind Singh Ji
in battle.
4.
The Bandook (Rifle)
Following the
martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji
issued a hukamnama (edict) requesting that Sikhs visiting Anandpur Sahib
bring horses and weapons as offerings. In response, a devotee from Lahore
presented this historic rifle to Guru Ji.
(images courtesy: Sikhiwiki, Facebook, Wikipedia)
Editor Short Bio
I have worked as a journalist for 16 years and then
went on to online content writing for twelve years as a freelancer in Mumbai,
the financial capital of India. I moved to Gujarat in 2023 and a year later
started working at CHARUSAT University as a content writer. I have written over
18 books although they are eBooks and available online barring a couple of them
which are in hard copy. The list is below with the place where you can buy
them.
Books Authored by Me
Print Version
· The
Rajput Warrior
· Monumental
Kumbhalgarh
· The
Saint From Ajmer
· Archaeology:
Techniques and Methods
EBooks
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-Kalam Da Safar -
magazine Series -Rani Ki Vav – A
study -The Writer’s
Landscape -Badshah
Dervesh-Guru Gobind Singhji -Many Mumbai’s -Fort of the Mist, -The Saint from
Ajmer: Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, -Song of the Desert |
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Desert Chronicles
Series:- |
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-Book 5 Mehrangarh
Undersiege -Book 4 Rajputs and Rajputana -Book 3 Forts of
Rajasthan, -Book 2 Desert
Cuisine – From the Soul -Book 1 Love and
Courage -Adventures of Young
Arsalan, -Shakti, The Mother
Goddess -Hampi, The
Forgotten Empire -Come, walk with me!
Book 2 - Come, walk with
me! Book 1 -Quotes |
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