The Paras stone (ਪਾਰਸ) – also called the philosopher’s stone – is a legendary mythical substance said to possess extraordinary powers, including the ability to turn base metals like iron… Continue reading Debunking the Myth of Paras Stone
Category: Gurmat
Understanding Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak, the progenitor Guru of Sikhi, was revolutionary who meticulously and logically critiqued, rejected, debunked and dismantled the dominant religious orthodoxies of his time, laying the foundation for a… Continue reading Understanding Guru Nanak
Fence Eating the Crop
The Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) has a rich style of transmitting Wisdom through examples, illustrations, idioms, proverbs, metaphor expressions etc to reflect and guide on how to cope with different situations in… Continue reading Fence Eating the Crop
Gurbani Explains Gurbani
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
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