Money, Success & Sikhi - Transformative talk by Bhai Amandeep Singh
Bhai Amandeep Singh, a Sikh educator and also a lawyer & businessman delves into personal anecdotes, historical Sikh teachings, and modern-day examples to discuss whether money can coexist with a spiritual lifestyle. Is money the root of all evil? Is it bad to be rich? From the Guru's perspective, Bhai Amandeep Singh breaks down where money and success play a part in your life - whether you're a student, middle aged or later on in life, this talk is for you. Topics include the true nature of happiness, the challenges and opportunities wealth presents, and how to maintain spiritual integrity in a material world. Whether you're wrestling with guilt over wealth or seeking deeper happiness, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on balancing material success with spiritual well-being. Join Bhai Amandeep Singh as he provides practical insights and an action plan for applying these teachings in daily life. 00:00:00 - Coming up
00:01:27 - The difference between the classroom and the sangat
00:03:09 - My past
00:03:39 - Outwardly happy, inwardly struggling.
00:04:46 - Meeting Bhai Jagraj Singh
00:05:57 - Is money bad?
00:10:29 - Baba Jaswant Singh Ji example
00:12:07 - Who feels guilty about having money?
00:12:42 - How do you make sure you don't get poisoned by money? What's hiding behind money?
00:16:34 - What is Maya?
00:22:15 - Is fame and money everything? Keira Knightley example
00:23:57 - Having money whilst remaining detached
00:27:49 - When you're in Sangat, where is Maya?
00:29:26 - 2 weapons to fight anything in life
00:30:43 - Sakhi of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji meeting a snake
00:36:02 - Personal success and comparing it to bliss in sangat
00:39:41 - Quick recap
00:41:22 - What is success?
00:42:29 - What makes you happy?
00:43:00 - What is success and happiness?
00:53:49 - Bhai Mati Das Ji in Anand
00:54:59 - Bhai Jagraj Singh on Anand Sahib
00:56:16 - How much is Anand worth?
01:00:33 - ACTION PLAN - What do you do next?
01:02:03 - Example of Bill Gates giving
01:04:14 - Giani Kulwant Singh Ji on abundance mindset
01:05:38 - You want happiness
01:07:13 - The time to start giving
01:07:32 - Personal experience - 'Pass it on' concept in a tea shop
01:11:22 - What can I give?
01:13:34 - Guided visualisation & ardaas
01:21:45 - Closing #Money #Success #Mindset