Greetings to All,
I'm not a Sikh, but I've been reading about Sikhism and have learned a lot about the religion from sites such as sikhs.org, etc. I have a great deal of respect for Sikhism, and in my opinion, it is a very beautiful religion which is ideal for living progressively while still maintaining strong values and morals.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/3126-sikh-concept-of-evil-devil.html
I haven't read any of the Holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib itself, and was hoping I could have a few questions answered by some of you. As I was unable to find any good answers online regarding any of these questions. These are pretty highly philosophical/theological and are not really neccessary to know in order to be a devout follower; so I realize there may be no official Sikh answer, but I am very curious. Any help would be VERY GREATLY appreciated.
In Sikhism, how is the concept/presence of Evil explained?
Is it personified/deified as it is in other religions (even other strongly Monotheistic religions)?
Is there an equivalent to the Christian Satan (or Lucifer, Beelzebub, Mammon,etc), Muslim Iblis/Shaytan, or even Hindu Asuras, Nagas, etc.?
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=3126
Does God battle against Evil, is Evil an intrinsic part of God's Natural Universe, or both?
I may have some more detailed questions once I receive some response, but again, I really appreciate any response. I have a lot of Sikh friends, but the ones I've spoken to about this, didn't really have answers.
Thanks,
RKP