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Gian Khand: Gian means knowledge. In Dharam Khand, as we reflect deeply on the

Waheguru and his creation, our knowledge, both physical and spiritual increases.
As we understand Gurbani, the Guru’s instruction; we begin to see God’s vastness
and infinite nature. We develop the intellect to see the difference between good
and bad. We see Waheguru’s hand behind day and night and different seasons on
this planet and realize the duties of this gift of human life. In Gian Khand we feel

happy, we feel satisfied and in bliss (Anand).

Saram Khand: Imagine, after you graduate school, you will work as a

professional. But some of you might want to create something new to make life
even better. May be a teacher can now write new books that are easier to
understand and more fun. An engineer invents new kinds of cars or phones. That
will be the next stage of your professional life. They become the creators. Not

all people will get there, but some will.

Similarly, on our spiritual journey, Saram Khand is the third stage. This is
addressed in 36 Paudi. This is the realm of spiritual effort. Those in Saram
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Khand may start new projects to help the humanity, to enable more people to
learn about Waheguru, to help the needy and so on. Through this effort we
develop a higher intellect. Wisdom develops and we bring into existence beautiful
new creations. Here the virtues of Karta-Purakh: the creator and Saibhang: the

self-inspired blossom. Our mind, our thinking, our wisdom is in tune with
Waheguru. With deeper understanding, we become radiant inside and outside

with love and confidence.

Karam Khand: So in Saram Khand, you are creative in your profession. You
created something new. That is great. But the new knowledge created by someone
or new books written by a teacher are of no use if no one uses them. For our

creation to be useful, we need the blessing of Waheguru so that our work may be
recognized, be useful and is successful.

On our spiritual journey, Karam Khand means realm of Grace of Waheguru:,

Gurprasad. This is addressed in Paudi # 37. A truly spiritual Sikh always thanks
Waheguru for giving him/her the capability or opportunity to be creative and
prays for its success. If with Waheguru’s Grace, our creations become successful
people will remember us for a long time (tending towards Akal Murat). It is the

fourth spiritual stage on the journey towards Waheguru. Persons living in this
stage have Waheguru in their hearts, they radiate love and devotion. They are
spiritually very strong. It is a huge step towards oneness with Waheguru. Karam

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