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WHO IS A PARAMHANS? Paramhans means the Supreme Swan, but in the context of Gurbani, it is a title given to the greatest, most supreme Sikh of the Guru. In this article, we will go through what Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaaran say about the quality, nature and lifestyle of a Paramhans. Bhai Paro Julka crossing Beas River to meet Guru Amar Das Ji   We look through the Sakhi of Bhai Paro Julka, who was a Sikh of the 2 nd Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji as told by Bhai Mani Singh Ji Shaheed in their pothi, Sikha di Bhagat Mala.   ਪਉੜੀ ੧੫ : ਦੂਸਰੀ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖ Sikhs of the second Guru ਪਾਰੋ ਜੁਲਕਾ ਪਰਮਹੰਸੁ ਪੂਰੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰੀ। Bhai Paro Julka was a Sikh of supreme state (Paramhans), on whom the Guru showered grace.                                                                                                                                 Bhai Gurdas Ji, Vaar 11 Bhai Paro Julka, came to

How to be saved from the fire of lust and anger? Based on Sikhan di Bhagat Mala by Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Ji   ਮਲੂਸਾਹੀ ਸੂਰਮਾ ਵਡਾ ਭਗਤੁ ਭਾਈ ਕੇਦਾਰੀ ॥ A Sikh named Mallu Shahi was very brave and Bhai Kedari was a great devotee.                                                                                                      Bhai Gurdas Ji, Vaar 11   Bhai Kedari came to the sanctuary of Guru Angad Dev Ji and made a request. He said, ‘Guru Ji, the whole world is burning is the fire of kaam (lust) and kordh (anger), however, You can, please protect me.’ Guru Sahib spoke, ‘When the forest burns, the deer jumps into the river to seek protection. Just like this, the world is engulfed with lust and anger, and Sadh Sangat (congregation of the holy) is the river that saves us and cools us. Those who dive into the reading and contemplation of Gurbani Shabad, their mind becomes calm and composed. Therefore, you should always go into Sadh Sangat and do the seva of the Sikhs.