{"id":7565,"date":"2025-07-02T20:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7565"},"modified":"2025-07-23T12:12:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T06:42:24","slug":"from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/","title":{"rendered":"From Self to Oneness \u2014 The Teachings of Sant Teja Singh Ji"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#A_Journey_from_Oneness_to_Inner_Awakening_%E2%80%94_Recap_of_Part_1_and_2\" >A Journey from Oneness to Inner Awakening \u2014 Recap of Part 1 and 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#On_the_Barsi_of_Sant_Teja_Singh_Ji_3rd_July\" >On the Barsi of Sant Teja Singh Ji (3rd July)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#Lets_make_this_Barsi_not_just_a_remembrance_%E2%80%94_but_a_rebirth_of_Sant_Teja_Singh_Jis_mission_for_Oneness\" >Let\u2019s make this Barsi not just a remembrance \u2014 but a rebirth of Sant Teja Singh Ji\u2019s mission for Oneness.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#The_Blueprint_for_Global_Peace_%E2%80%94_Sant_Teja_Singh_Jis_Universal_Message\" >The Blueprint for Global Peace \u2014 Sant Teja Singh Ji\u2019s Universal Message<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#Why_the_Time_of_Meditation_Matters_%E2%80%93_The_Power_of_Amrit_Vela\" >Why the Time of Meditation Matters &#8211; The Power of Amrit Vela<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#Why_meditate_before_sunrise\" >Why meditate before sunrise?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#The_Method_of_Meditation_%E2%80%94_Simple_Yet_Divine\" >The Method of Meditation \u2014 Simple Yet Divine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#Step-by-Step_Process\" >Step-by-Step Process:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#The_Science_Behind_Naam_%E2%80%94_How_It_Transforms_the_Mind\" >The Science Behind Naam \u2014 How It Transforms the Mind<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-self-to-oneness-the-teachings-of-sant-teja-singh-ji\/#Guru_Nanak_Dev_Ji_beautifully_describes_this_process_in_Japji_Sahib\" >Guru Nanak Dev Ji beautifully describes this process in Japji Sahib:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Journey_from_Oneness_to_Inner_Awakening_%E2%80%94_Recap_of_Part_1_and_2\"><\/span>A Journey from Oneness to Inner Awakening \u2014 Recap of Part 1 and 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Part 1, we explored how Sant Teja Singh Ji, a saint-scholar of the modern era, delivered a compelling message of Science and Spirituality at the <strong>World Congress of Religions for World Peace, Japan, 1956,<\/strong> emphasizing Ik Onkar \u2014 Oneness of the Divine.<\/p>\n<p>In Part 2, we unfolded his powerful discourse on how saints like Guru Arjan Dev Ji and revered Bhagats from various faiths embodied the message of unity beyond caste, creed, and religion \u2014 teaching us that God lives within all.<\/p>\n<p>Now in Part 3, we unlock the most profound wisdom \u2014 the science of meditation, the human mind, the time, the method, and the life-changing effects of Naam Simran (meditation on the Divine Name).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_Barsi_of_Sant_Teja_Singh_Ji_3rd_July\"><\/span>On the Barsi of Sant Teja Singh Ji (3rd July)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s honor this divine soul by applying his teachings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Begin or deepen your daily meditation practice.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the message of unity and love.<\/li>\n<li>Inspire others to look within \u2014 where the Eternal Divine resides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Imagine a world where swords turn into ploughshares, hate into harmony, chaos into peace. That world begins with you. With us. With this moment.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_make_this_Barsi_not_just_a_remembrance_%E2%80%94_but_a_rebirth_of_Sant_Teja_Singh_Jis_mission_for_Oneness\"><\/span>Let\u2019s make this Barsi not just a remembrance \u2014 but a rebirth of Sant Teja Singh Ji\u2019s mission for Oneness.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Missed the earlier parts? Catch up here:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/sant-teja-singh-ji-merging-intellect-with-inner-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Sant Teja Singh Ji &#8211; Merging Intellect With Inner Light.<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Part 2:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/sant-teja-singh-jis-blueprint-for-spiritual-awakening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Realizing Oneness \u2014 Lessons from Saints Across Faiths<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Blueprint_for_Global_Peace_%E2%80%94_Sant_Teja_Singh_Jis_Universal_Message\"><\/span>The Blueprint for Global Peace \u2014 Sant Teja Singh Ji\u2019s Universal Message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAll faiths, all paths \u2014 when centered on the Divine Name \u2014 lead to unity, harmony, and peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether you chant Om, Waheguru, Allah, God, or any Divine Name \u2014 the essence is the same.<\/li>\n<li>When humanity embraces this truth, the world transforms:<\/li>\n<li>Hatred turns into love.<\/li>\n<li>Violence transforms into service.<\/li>\n<li>Boundaries of religion dissolve into spiritual kinship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Time_of_Meditation_Matters_%E2%80%93_The_Power_of_Amrit_Vela\"><\/span>Why the Time of Meditation Matters &#8211; The Power of Amrit Vela<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guru Nanak Dev Ji and all spiritual masters emphasized a sacred time for meditation \u2014 the Amrit Vela, or the hours before sunrise (approximately between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_meditate_before_sunrise\"><\/span>Why meditate before sunrise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Silence of the Universe:<\/strong> The world is at rest. The noise of the day is absent. Nature itself is attuned to the Divine vibration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purity of Cosmic Vibrations:<\/strong> Negative energies of worldly desires are dormant. Positive vibrations from meditators worldwide uplift the seeker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental Freshness:<\/strong> After a night&#8217;s rest, the mind is clear, calm, and more receptive to spiritual practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foundation for the Day:<\/strong> Starting the day in remembrance of the Divine strengthens the mind, enhances emotional balance, and shields against stress, anger, and temptation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe peace of mind gained during Amrit Vela sustains you through the chaos of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Method_of_Meditation_%E2%80%94_Simple_Yet_Divine\"><\/span>The Method of Meditation \u2014 Simple Yet Divine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sant Teja Singh Ji explained that the path to the Divine is simple but requires discipline and sincerity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Process\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Process:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Choose a Name of the Divine:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether it&#8217;s Waheguru, Ram, Allah, Om, God, or any name that resonates \u2014 all lead to the same Supreme Light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sit in a Stable, Relaxed Posture:<\/strong><br \/>\nCross-legged, spine upright, hands resting comfortably \u2014 a posture of alert relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>Close Your Eyes. Center Your Focus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chant the Name Slowly, Lovingly:<\/strong><br \/>\nLet it vibrate through your entire being \u2014 mentally and softly aloud. Focus deeply on the sound and its meaning.<\/p>\n<p>Breathe Naturally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep Bringing the Mind Back:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen it wanders (and it will), gently guide it back to the sound of the Name.<\/p>\n<p>Finish with Gratitude and Prayer.<\/p>\n<p>Then Engage in Congregational Singing (Kirtan), Prayer, and Reading Divine Wisdom (Gurbani or Holy Texts).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNaam Simran isn\u2019t merely chanting \u2014 it\u2019s merging your soul into the ocean of the Divine.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Science_Behind_Naam_%E2%80%94_How_It_Transforms_the_Mind\"><\/span>The Science Behind Naam \u2014 How It Transforms the Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How does it work?<br \/>\nJust as soap cleanses clothes, Naam (Divine Name) cleanses the mind from impurities like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lust<\/li>\n<li>Anger<\/li>\n<li>Greed<\/li>\n<li>Attachment<\/li>\n<li>Ego<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are the clouds that block the inner sunlight of the soul. With regular practice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The veil of ignorance lifts.<\/li>\n<li>The Divine Light within starts to shine.<\/li>\n<li>The seeker begins to see God in every being \u2014 no enemies, no strangers, only love and kinship.<\/li>\n<li>The mind becomes balanced, resilient, and peaceful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guru_Nanak_Dev_Ji_beautifully_describes_this_process_in_Japji_Sahib\"><\/span>Guru Nanak Dev Ji beautifully describes this process in Japji Sahib:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cBharyai mat paapaan kay sang, oh dhoapai naavai kay rang.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n(\u201cWhen the mind is soiled with sins, it can only be cleansed by washing it with the colour of the Divine Name.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Journey from Oneness to Inner Awakening \u2014 Recap of Part 1 and 2 In Part 1, we explored how Sant Teja Singh Ji, a saint-scholar of the modern era, delivered a compelling message of Science and Spirituality at the World Congress of Religions for World Peace, Japan, 1956, emphasizing Ik Onkar \u2014 Oneness of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[59,61,79,3],"tags":[96,117,136],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-7565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-honour-and-respect","category-event","category-sikh-history","category-spiritual","tag-achievement","tag-sikh-personalities","tag-spiritual","post_format-post-format-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7565"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7565\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7573,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7565\/revisions\/7573"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7565"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=7565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}