The Lesson of Children (Baal Updesh)

This poem is from page 78-79 of the book “Furmaan Khalsa: Poems to Live By” by Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Khalsa Yogiji

Children are a Gift from God,
The Lotus Eyes of the Yoga of marriage.

They are the True Family and Friends of the whole world.
They are the carriers of the way of egg and sperm.
Children are the Destiny written on our foreheads.
Children are Brave, Beautiful, and Dignified.
Children are the merciful gift of the Undying God.
Through their Truthful nature, they are natural teachers of the Dharma.
Children are the creation of the One God.
Children are the majesty of Sat Nam.

We see God in our children . . .
And so gain peace and happiness in our lives.
Children are God’s hands and feet …
When they live fearlessly, they have no desire for revenge.
Children who keep their hair uncut and wear the Guru’s Bana,
Appear to everyone as the very Image of the Infinite.
Children are friends in action on the Path of Dharma.
By Guru’s grace, they are Immortal and Self-Illumined.

Always teach your children Truth,
And make them soldiers in God’s Army!
Teach them to always live in the Company of the Holy
Where they will practice Raj Yoga.
And be filled with the deep color of Nam.
Teach your children the Guru’s Bani,
The Treasure of Truth and the Heart’s inner longing.
Instruct your children in the Guru’s Teachings
And your world shall be filled with Peace and Joy.

Bowing deeply, the Yogi prays
That all families may be so blessed …
With Peace, Light, and Joy!

Explanation of this poem by Guruka Singh Khalsa

(As it appears on page 258 of the bookFurmaan Khalsa: Poems to Live By)

Children are our future, and in this poem the love and compassion of the Siri Singh Sahib towards us and our children is clearly expressed.

Children are a gift from God, not ours to do with as we wish, but given to us in sacred trust to raise in cozy and secure environments to be healthy, happy, and holy.

In the sixth line of the poem, the Siri Singh Sahib names his own children: Ranbir Singh, Kulbir Singh, and Kamaljit Kaur. In Gurmukhi all names have meanings, and so the line indicates both his own children and also the attributes of their names as they apply to all children.

The first part of the poem seems to describe who children are, the second part seems to describe what they are, and the final part seems to describe how they should be raised.

The last couplet is the Siri Singh Sahib’s blessing and prayer for us all to be blessed with the gifts that children bring into our lives.

Notice how artfully the Siri Singh Sahib has woven the Mul Mantra into the second part of the poem!

The Siri Singh Sahib ~ Yogi Bhajan: The saint, the teacher, the humanitarian, the leader. Within these pages of “Furmaan Khalsa” lies a manual of conscious living written in the form of 108 luminous and inspiring poems. Based on the science of human consciousness called Raj Yog and written as a guide for future generations, these poems answer questions on how to live successfully with an open heart and mind amidst the challenges of the modern world.

Read the Forward, Dedication and Introduction to Furmaan Khalsa.   If you are interested in purchasing this book, visit the SDI Marketplace or Sat Nam Europe