Haumai

What Gurbani Says About Haumai?

Abstract

We will look at the concept of Haumai in

Gurbani. The basic need is to first familiarize

oneself with ones Haumai (often translated as

Ego) and then work on getting rid of it to attain

realization, as Haumai is the only blocking

factor for Grace to occur and to be seen in ones

life. In the light of Gurbani, how can we get rid

of Haumai?

Topics

What is Haumai

What are harmful effects of Haumai

How to Eliminate Haumai

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English Translation Ego, Pride (From most of available translations)

Strong consciousness of "I and mine", and separation from God and from others. Haumai leads to pride, possessiveness, jealousy, hatred., etc.

Haumai - Summary Haumai: Based on Gurbani essence and other latest

publishing's from spiritual studies Haumai is when

one distinguishes oneself from the One

Gurbani Emphasizes

Main obstacle between ones union with One and Only is

ones Haumai

One should realize that there is Haumai and one should

work on eliminating it by various means

Satsang

Naam

Ardaas

Maya does not let you realize this fact that there is Haumai.

It can only be realized by SatGurus Kirpa.

Haumai From Gurbani1168

O ignorant one, forget your egotistical intellect. Subdue your ego, and contemplate Him in your

mind; gather in the virtues of the Sublime, Virtuous God.

943

Eradicating egotism and individualism from within, and erasing duality, the mortal becomes one

with God.

853

Through egotism, fascination with Maya has trapped them in duality. It cannot be killed, it does

not die, and it cannot be sold in a store.Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, it is burnt away,

and then it departs from within .The body and mind become pure, and the Naam, the Name of the

God, comes to dwell within the mind.O Nanak, the Shabad is the killer of Maya; the Gurmukh

obtains it. ||2||

Distinction From One - We see Anek instead of Ek

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The One God Himself is the One and Only.The Pervading God is totally permeating all.The

many expanses of the creation have all come from the One. Adoring the One, past sins are

removed.Mind and body within are imbued with the One God.By Guru's Grace, O Nanak,

the One is known. ||8||19||

988

Out of the same clay, the elephant, the ant, and the many sorts of species are formed. In

stationary life forms, moving beings, worms, moths and within each and every heart, the

God is contained.

Distinction From One We dont see Him acting463

He Himself created Himself; He Himself assumed His Name. Secondly, He fashioned the creation; seated within His

own the creation, He beholds it with delight.

464

All is in His Power, it is by His doing.

Everything is in Your Power, God; You are the all-powerful Creator. Your Name is the Holiest of the Holy. O Nanak,

through the Command of His Will, He beholds and pervades the creation;

jb audkrK krw krqwrw ] pRjw Drq qb dyh Apwrw ] jb AwkrK krq ho kbhUM ] qum mY imlq dyh Dr sBhUM

When He, the Creator, evolved Himself, His creation manifested itself in innumerable forms. When He dissolves the

creation, all the physical forms are merged back in Him

eyk mUriq Anyk drsn kIn rUp Anyk ] Kyl Kyl AKyl Kyln AMq ko iPir eyk ] 81]

You are One Entity, appearing as Many, creating innumerable forms. After playing the world-drama, when You will

stop the play, All will be the same Once again.81.

Still we have Haumai Why?

Our Existence itself is based on I am this knowing is Haumai

We have in us Ajoonee we still think we are this body only- Haumai

We have in us Nirbhau, NirVair, still live in fear Haumai

We are creation of Creator, we still think we are creators Haumai1263

The soul-bride and the Husband God live together as one, but the hard wall of egotism has come between them

It is like the king, who falls asleep upon his throne, and dreams that he is a beggar. His kingdom is intact, but

separated from it, he suffers in sorrow. Such is my own condition. ||2||

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||When I am in my ego, then You are not with me. Now that You are with me, there is no egotism within me.The wind

may raise up huge waves in the vast ocean, but they are just water in water. ||1||

The One God is pervading the many forms; He enjoys Himself in all hearts. Says Ravi Daas, the God is nearer than

our own hands and feet. Whatever will be, will be. ||4||1||

Efforts to Rid Haumai

First accept and understand it Exists827

I am nothing, God; everything is Yours.In this world, You are the absolute, formless God; in the

world hereafter, You are the related God of form. You play it both ways, O my God and Master.

1350

O people, O Siblings of Destiny, do not wander deluded by doubt.The Creation is in the Creator, and

the Creator is in the Creation, totally pervading and permeating all places.

946 (Sidhs)

How, in what way, was the world formed, O man? And what disaster will end it?

In egotism, the world was formed, O man; forgetting the Naam, it suffers and dies.One who becomes

Gurmukh contemplates the essence of spiritual wisdom; through the Shabad, he burns away his

egotism.His body and mind become immaculate, through the Immaculate Bani of the Word. He

remains absorbed in Truth.

Efforts but difficult Lifes basis and formation is based on haumai

if you just understand what it is and accept it you are on the path

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In ego they come, and in ego they go.In ego they are born, and in ego they die.

In ego they give, and in ego they take.In ego they earn, and in ego they lose.

In ego they become truthful or false.In ego they reflect on virtue and sin.

In ego they go to heaven or hell.In ego they laugh, and in ego they weep.

In ego they become dirty, and are washed clean. In ego they lose social status and class.

In ego they are ignorant, and are wise. They do not know the value of salvation and liberation.

In ego they love Maya, and in ego are kept in darkness by it. Living in ego,mortal beings are created.

When one understands ego, then the God's gate is known.

Efforts but traps

We do deeds but without realizing anything, without seeing reality. And

we get more and more trapped in Haumai.

1004

All the deeds done in egotism,are just chains around the neck.

Harboring self-conceit and self-interest is just like placing chains around

one's ankles.

400

He is concerned with 'mine and yours', and so he is held in bondage. When

the Guru dispelled my ignorance, then the noose of death was cut away from

my neck. ||2||

See Haumai1358 O egotism, you are the root of birth and death and the cycle of reincarnation; you are

the very source of sin.

You forsake friends, and hold tight to enemies. You spread out countless illusions of Maya.

You cause the living beings to come and go until they are exhausted. You lead them to

experience pain and pleasure.

You lead them to wander lost in the terrible wilderness of doubt; you lead them to

contract the most horrible, incurable diseases.

The only Physician is the Supreme God, the Transcendent God. Nanak worships and

adores the God, Har, Har, Haray. ||49||

Once you start to see Haumai776

Eradicate the poison of egotism, O human being; it is holding you back from meeting your God. This

golden-colored body has been disfigured and ruined by egotism. Attachment to Maya is total

darkness; this foolish, self-willed manmukh is attached to it.O servant Nanak, the Gurmukh is saved;

through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, he is released from egotism. ||1||

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When he clings to 'my own, my own', then he is in deep trouble. But when he recognizes the Creator

God, then he is free of torment. ||3||

Subduing your ego, you shall find a lasting peace, and your emotional attachment to Maya will be

dispelled. ||1||

Eliminate Ego

SaadhSangat

Naam

Ardaas

SatSangat in presence of One 72

How is the Society of the Saints to be known?There, the Name of the One God is chanted.The One

Name is the God's Command; O Nanak, the True Guru has given me this understanding. ||5||

639

Joining the Society of the Saints, cleanse your mind, and dwell in the Name of the God.The darkness

of ignorance shall be dispelled, O Siblings of Destiny, and the lotus of your heart shall blossom forth.

10

Blessed, blessed is the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, where the God's Essence is obtained.

Meeting with His humble servant, O Nanak, the Light of the Naam shines forth. ||4||4||

182

Our mothers and fathers cannot save us from them;friends and brothers cannot protect us from them -

they cannot be restrained by wealth or cleverness.Only through the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the

Holy, can those villains be brought under control. ||3||

Elimination of Ego - Naam853

Through egotism, fascination with Maya has trapped them in duality.It cannot be killed,

it does not die, and it cannot be sold in a store.

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, it is burnt away, and then it departs from within

The body and mind become pure, and the Naam, the Name of the God, comes to dwell

within the mind.O Nanak, the Shabad is the killer of Maya; the Gurmukh obtains it. ||2||

502

Intellectual egotism and great love for Maya are the most serious chronic diseases.

The God's Name is the medicine, which is potent to cure everything. The Guru has

given me the Naam, the Name of the God. ||1||

Elimination of Ego - Naam

673

She controls the three qualities and the four directions of the world.She destroys

sacrificial feasts, cleansing baths, penances and sacred places of pilgrimage; what is this

poor person to do? ||1||

I grasped God's Support and Protection, and then I was emancipated. By the Grace of the

Holy Saints, I sang the Praises of the God, Har, Har, Har, and my sins and afflictions

were taken away. ||1||Pause||

Live in Shukar;

O Saints, salvation comes from the God's Name.While standing up and sitting down,

meditate on the God's Name. Night and day, do good deeds. ||1||Pause||

Elimination of Ego - Ardaas735

You alone are my strength, and my Court, O my God and Master; unto You alone I pray. There is no

other place where I can offer my prayers; I can tell my pains and pleasures only to You. ||2||

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This is Nanak's prayer, that he may be adorned with the True Name.When self-conceit is eradicated,

and understanding is obtained, one meets the God, through the Word of the Guru's Shabad. ||1||Pause||

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Mere saigur mai uj bin avar na koe. O my True Guru, without You I have no other at all.

I am foolish and ignorant; I seek Your Sanctuary. Please be Merciful and unite me with the God.

ArdaasLearning to give your Self Appa out;

Leave it to Him, Can you do it in True Sense; Like Bhagat Namdev:

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Please do not forget me; please do not forget me, please do not forget me, O God. ||1||Pause||

The temple priests have doubts about this, and everyone is furious with me.Calling me low-caste and

untouchable, they beat me and drove me out; what should I do now, O Beloved Father God? ||1||

If You liberate me after I am dead, no one will know that I am liberated.These Pandits, these religious

scholars, call me low-born; when they say this, they tarnish Your honor as well. ||2||

You are called kind and compassionate; the power of Your Arm is absolutely unrivalled.The God

turned the temple around to face Naam Dayv; He turned His back on the Brahmins. ||3||2||

Haumai - Summary Haumai: Based on Gurbani essence and other latest

publishing's from spiritual studies Haumai is when

one distinguishes oneself from the One

Gurbani Emphasizes

Main obstacle between ones union with One and Only is

ones Haumai

One should realize that there is Haumai and one should

work on eliminating it by various means

Satsang

Naam

Ardaas

Maya does not let you realize this fact that there is Haumai.

It can only be realized by SatGurus Kirpa.