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created by Waheguru. Along with that, Waheguru created some laws of nature

that govern the motion and behavior of everything. For example, the force of
gravity binds us to the earth. We find that anything that goes up comes down

because of gravity. On a bigger scale it makes the earth go around the Sun and

creates the different seasons we have. Moon goes around the earth due to force
of gravity.

All the matter in the universe is following Waheguru’s laws. But the universe is

too complex for human beings to fully understand or describe it. Guru Nanak Dev

Ji says in the second Paudi of JapuJi Sahib,
ਹੁਿਿੀ ਹੋਕਵਨ ਆਿਾਰ ਹੁਿਿੁ ਨ ਿਕਹਆ ਜਾਈ ॥

It means everything is created according to the Hukam, but the Hukam cannot be

described.

The question often asked is, if everything is pre-ordained, how are we to act? Do
we have any choice or responsibility?

Waheguru, besides giving us commands, has also given us thinking power to decide

between the good and the bad. It is because of that, we pray in our Ardas for

“Bibek Budh” i.e. intellect to decide between good and bad. If we align our
thinking and actions with the Will of Waheguru, we will become truthful and

humble. We will then think of doing good for Waheguru’s creation. This includes
doing good for ourselves, but without harming others or the environment. We will

be happier, peaceful and more successful.

Many times, such choices are difficult. It is because of that we need to pray, to
do Naam Japo to experience Waheguru around us and to seek the guidance from

Waheguru. Being in Sangat (company) of other Gurmukhs and having discussions

with them can be helpful in making the right decisions.

Chapter Questions

1. Find and copy at least 2 other Shabads from Gurbani referencing Hukam.

You may use khojgurbani.org.
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