Guru Nanak’s advent (1469-1539) is an epoch making singular event in the recorded history. He traveled extensively across the world during his spiritual journeys. He observed empty and imaginary rituals… Continue reading Understanding Guru Nanak
Tag: Sikhi
Gurbani Debunks Casteism
Knwon as ‘Panj Pyare‘, these five Sikhs (‘Panj Piyare‘) selected by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib were from different castes. Guru Sahib wanted to make us understand that by birth, no… Continue reading Gurbani Debunks Casteism
Gurmat Spirituality is Practical and Universal
Spirituality is to control what happens within me, NOT to control what happens within other people out there. To the contrary, man-made religions are to control what happens outside. A… Continue reading Gurmat Spirituality is Practical and Universal
Naam Simran
The Gurbani enshrined within the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) does not advocate isolative meditation (ਅੱਖਾਂ ਮੀਚ ਕੇ ਬੈਠਣਾਂ…), but rather dedicating oneself to a higher purpose while recognizing that… Continue reading Naam Simran
Two Kinds of Cleverness
As adduced in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), cleverness (ਸਿਆਨਪ, ਸਿਆਣਪ…) can be lumped in two groups: (1). Oukati Siaanap (‘ਉਕਤਿ ਸਿਆਨਪ’) — Manmukh-Hood, spiritually harmful. (2). Param Siaanap… Continue reading Two Kinds of Cleverness