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Gurbani IRL is a reflection space—not for conclusions, but for living questions. With every post, we explore a sabad from the Guru Granth Sahib in depth, connecting its Wisdom to the ordinary tensions, beauty, and mystery of real life.

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Each article begins with a sabad that moves me—along with the thoughts, questions, and emotional responses it stirs. I use a customized generative AI tool (GPT) to produce the first draft of each reflection. I’ve spent considerable time training and refining this GPT to ensure it stays aligned with Gurmat in its interpretation, translation, and tone—drawing on best practices from initiatives like The Guru Granth Sahib Project. From there, I revise, rewrite, and shape the reflection into my own voice. I also use DALL·E to generate an abstract image that echoes the sabad’s emotional and spiritual essence.

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