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
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Gurmat Recommends Shabad Based Householder’s Life
The principles, injunctions, or Message (Shabad) of Guru Nanak, the progenitor Guru of Sikhi, in the canonical Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) are timeless and universal. Therefore, for Sikhs, Teachings… Continue reading Gurmat Recommends Shabad Based Householder’s Life
Gurbani Defines Pardhaan, Leader…
From a religion standpoint, a person is considered religious or a leader in our society NOT because of his/her Qualities (ਗੁਣ) but because of his/her external physical appearance, religious garbs and… Continue reading Gurbani Defines Pardhaan, Leader…
Gurbani Speaks of one Universal Dharma of Virtues
To dispel ignorance, Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) spreads the Light of Giyan-Wisdom through the ‘Naam Dharma-ਨਾਮ ਧਰਮ’. This ‘Naam Dharma‘ means the Dharma of Divine Virtues, the Dharma of… Continue reading Gurbani Speaks of one Universal Dharma of Virtues
Sikhi Teaches to Discard priestly Class
‘Pujaaree‘ (priest/clergy class) is a Soch (thinking), which encompasses NOT ONLY Brahmins, but the Pujaaree classes of every organized or man-made religion! Amongst the classes strongly condemned by Guru Nanak… Continue reading Sikhi Teaches to Discard priestly Class