Simran

Simran is a Sanskrit word meaning 'contemplating on the highest, introducing spirituality. Through the years, it has been adapted into many languages.

Sanskrit

'Simran' takes it's root from the word 'Smaran,' a noun which means: remembering or contemplating on the highest - that which is (& should be) valued in one's mind, in general. It teaches that: everything changes, & inner and outer purity naturally happen. Smaran does not project about restriction through God or religion. It shows that remembering the highest aspect of life that one has seen will eventually open up what's important to an individual.

Hindhi

'Simran' is derived from it's Sanskrit origins to mean: God's gift - which means something of such immeasurable value (as it is from God) that God should be recognized (remembered) for his kindness.

Gurmukhi

A commonly used term in Gurmukhi (Punjabi: ਸਿਮਰਨ), older version of current day Punjabi, in which it refers to the recital of Nām. The word generally translates to ‘meditation.’ The verb Simar, which is derived from Simran means meditating.

It says in the Guru Granth Sahib that by carrying out Simran one is purified and attains salvation or 'Mukti'.

Si - mar can also mean "to die over" such that you kill your ego in order to have union with the infinite reality.

A teaching that staying focused on the ultimate truth or Sat gains a person the ability to accept God's Will (Hukam) and become free of attachment. The person who wishes to gain and benefit from this human life and attain a higher spiritual state must, according to the Guru Granth Sahib, undergo the discipline of Nām Simran, remembrance, i.e. constant awareness of thy true name (Sat Nām).

The five names of God in Simran are: Yoniranjan, Onkar, Rarankar, Sohang, Satnam.

The act of Simran is related to:

1. The act of Surati: Concentration of value on that which is of utmost importance for a journey towards a fruitful life to become the self-existent.

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2. The function of Smriti: Comprehension & retention of the teachings in one’s consciousness.

The notion of Nām Simran is thus similar to that of Surati sabda. At one level this involves the practice of Nām Japana or concentrating on the truth, a long established convention whereby merit is acquired by devoutly repeating, understanding, comprehending and living by the sacred word everyday. This practice is explicitly enjoined in the Sikh faith.

Further, the discipline must be practiced in a corporate sense, with devotees gathering as a fellowship (satsang), to sing hymns of praise (kirtan) of no individual gone by or living but that of the dutiful truth.

The final level is meditation. Akal Purakh meditation is not merely mechanical repetition of words or singing of hymns but also being in deep contemplation of the divine mystery of truth. Such repeated contemplation cleanses the mind where pure thoughts descend. All these practices constitute legitimate and necessary forms of Nām Simran and all serve progressively to reveal the divine and ultimate truth to the person who earnestly seeks it.

In Surat Shabd Yoga, the spiritual exercises (sadhanas) include Simran (silent repetition particularly of a mantra given at initiation), dhyan (concentration, on the inner self), and bhajan (listening to the inner sounds of the Shabd).

Famous people with the name Simran

• Simran Bagga - Indian actress
• Simran Gill - Model