Sikh intelligentsia, self-proclaimed traditionalists (Sampradas) and the Pujaaree clique — clergy: Bhais, Granthis, Ragis, Parcharaks, Kathakars, Jathedars, Dera-Vaad sadh babas etc schooled and trained in Taksali, Deraa-Vaad, Sampardayi, Sanatanism, Nirmala or Benaras traditions… Continue reading Gurbani Explains Gurbani
Category: Gurmat
Gurmat and Social Change
Gurmat (Wisdom of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, SGGS) challenges all of us. One can change only if he/she accepts this challenge. If not, we’ll not change! Few qualities are common… Continue reading Gurmat and Social Change
Gurbani is not Meant to Repeat Pre-1469 Belief System
Guru Sahib’s epic war was with ‘Biparvaad’ (ਬਿਪਰਵਾਦ) — rituals (Karamkaand) of non-conforming elements that constitute the negation of Gurmat of Baabaa Nanak. That being said, Biparvaad is a ‘Soch-ਸੋਚ’ (thinking)… Continue reading Gurbani is not Meant to Repeat Pre-1469 Belief System
Use of Fantastic Idioms by Bhagat Kabeer Jee!
The Gurmat Wisdom of Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) (SGGS) is of universal nature — for all situations, for all occasions, and for all locations, for all times! The Gurus and… Continue reading Use of Fantastic Idioms by Bhagat Kabeer Jee!
Gur Charan Kamal, Gur Charan Dhoorh and Gur Moorat
The Gurus and Bhagats were not only God-Connected Within, they were also excellent communicators, poets, writers, and presenters. They effectively used idioms / metaphors to explain very complex spiritual Messages.… Continue reading Gur Charan Kamal, Gur Charan Dhoorh and Gur Moorat