A Morning of Intuition and Divine Feminine Love
This morning, I walked into my office to prepare for the day ahead. As I settled in, I opened Spotify, intending to listen to one of my usual playlists. However, my intuition nudged me in a different direction. Following that inner guidance, I typed a few words into the search bar: Spiritual Awakening Soundtrack. Only one playlist appeared. Trusting the process, I clicked play.
The first track was something entirely new to me—In Dreams by Jai-Jagdeesh. The moment it began, I felt an intense emotional shift. The music resonated deeply, and I listened to it twice, singing along the second time. As I sang, the power of divine feminine love enveloped me. I felt held, known, and profoundly connected.
One part of the song caught my attention—a mantra I hadn’t encountered before. I paused to look it up before chanting it myself because I believe our words carry immense power.
The phrase was: Dhan Dhan Guru Ram Das.
This mantra translates to: "Blessed, blessed is Guru Ram Das; the One who created you has also exalted You." Originating from a composition by Balwand and Satta, musicians who served Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, this mantra is profoundly meaningful.
It’s said to offer many benefits, including:
Strengthening the immune system
Increasing energy
Calming the mind
Heightening intelligence and intuition
Inducing a state of bliss
The mantra is often used in Kundalini Yoga meditation practices. It activates the chakras, resonates with all seven energy centers, and stimulates the pituitary gland. Remarkably, its effects are not limited to any particular religion or belief system. The vibration of the sound itself can create a transformative experience, regardless of one’s background.
As someone who identifies as a spiritualist or Omnist, I embrace the belief that all religions hold elements of truth, yet no single one holds all the answers. Over the years, I’ve cultivated a practice of listening to my inner knowing—taking what resonates from various traditions and releasing beliefs that don’t serve my highest good.
I firmly believe in the concept of many paths, one destination. At our core, we are all connected. This world would be so much better if we could remember that simple truth.
Although I haven’t studied Sikhism extensively, I found myself diving into its teachings, guided by curiosity and intuition. The more I learned, the more these beliefs resonated with truths already present in my spirit.
The Sikh religion, founded by Guru Nanak over 500 years ago in Northern India (modern-day Pakistan), offered a spiritual path free from the bonds of meaningless rituals, cruel caste distinctions, and idol worship. Guru Nanak taught that all people are cherished equally in the eyes of God. He was a liberator of women, an opponent of caste-based oppression, and an advocate for living truthfully. As he once said:
“Truth is high, but higher still is truthful living.”
Guru Nanak also emphasized that God’s presence is found in the heart and within the home. His followers, known as Sikhs (meaning Seekers of Truth), embraced these teachings.
What struck me most was the Sikh perspective on “sin.” In Sikhism, sin isn’t something we are born into or an inherent stain on our being. Instead, it refers to mental attachments and actions that disconnect us from the divine presence in our lives. This resonates deeply with me, especially given my background in Christianity.
In Christianity, the word “sin” is often taught as something shameful, something we are born into as flawed beings. However, the original biblical meaning of the word is simply “missing the mark.” When I reflect on this, I realize that “missing the mark” is not about being inherently wrong or broken—it’s about missing the inherent truth that we are already whole, perfect, and divine beings.
I realized this truth during my deconstruction from fundamentalism eight years ago. At the time, I began questioning many of the teachings I’d grown up with, particularly the damaging belief that we are born into sin, inherently flawed and disconnected from God. This perspective had created a false sense of separation, a barrier to understanding the beauty and wholeness of our divine nature.
Through this process, I came to see that “sin” is not an unchangeable condition but a momentary forgetting of our inherent divinity. When we miss the mark, it’s not about punishment or shame—it’s a gentle reminder to realign with the truth that we are pure, connected, and one with the divine.
Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, offered profound teachings that continue to inspire:
“Birth and caste are of no avail before God. It is one’s deeds that make or unmake a man. To exploit ignorant people with superstitions and to call it religion is a sacrilege against God and man. This is not religion, nor is it religion to deny the world by becoming an ascetic, for it is in the world alone that man can find his spiritual possibilities.”
Key Teachings of Guru Ram Das:
Equality: He opposed the caste system and advocated for treating all people equally.
Seva (Selfless Service): He emphasized serving others without expecting anything in return.
Humility: Guru Ram Das led a simple life, encouraging spiritual growth over material pursuits.
Compassion and Empathy: His teachings fostered understanding and sharing in the joys and sorrows of others.
Community Kitchen (Langar): He introduced the practice of Langar, where people of all backgrounds share meals together, symbolizing equality and unity.
A Song of Love and Connection
As I continued reflecting on the song, the lyrics became a balm to my soul:
May the words in this song remind you of the sacred truth we often forget—we are loved, held, and connected in divine grace.
May peace and joy fill your heart today, and may you know that you are divine, loved, and supported, even in moments of doubt.
