Guru Nanak, the progenitor Guru of Sikhi, who meticulously and logically critiqued, rejected, debunked and dismantled the dominant religious orthodoxies of his time, laying the foundation for a tradition that… Continue reading Understanding Guru Nanak
Category: Gurbani
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 says don’t Remain Bull of Kohlu
Also used in the Gurbani for teaching purpose, ‘Bull of Kohlu‘ or ‘Bull of Koloo’ is a frequently used popular proverb in Indian subcontinent – (‘ ਕੋਲੂ ਦਾ ਬੈਲ ‘… Continue reading Gurbani says don’t Remain Bull of Kohlu
Begam Pura-ਬੇਗਮ ਪੁਰਾ
To create a world as ‘Begam Pura‘ (‘ ਬੇਗਮ ਪੁਰਾ ‘) was the dream of the Gurus and Bhagat Ravidas. When the entire humanity becomes walking ‘Begam Pura‘, the entire… Continue reading Begam Pura-ਬੇਗਮ ਪੁਰਾ
Gurmat is a Beacon of Unity, alas Sikhs are Divided Many Ways!
If adhered to the basic principles of Sikhi or Gurmat of Guru Nanak, it is a beacon of unity in the entire world. It teaches to discard the culture of… Continue reading Gurmat is a Beacon of Unity, alas Sikhs are Divided Many Ways!