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Was It Pre destined? A question that has been my constant companion for quite some time is “ As to why do we do wrong or commit something that is branded as wrong as per sikhi”. I have been asking this from many persons but all of them laughed at and never answered. The search is on. It has...

Concept Of naam ...contd. 1. Introductory Every religion has its world-view on which are based its concepts about Reality, the place of man in the universe, ethics and human goals. All students of Sikhism know that the concept of Naam is fundamental to the gospel of Guru Granth Sahib and the...

NAAM IN SIKHISM [DALJEET SINGH, it is an article from sicknet.com ] 1. Introductory Every religion has its world-view on which are based its concepts about Reality, the place of man in the universe, ethics and human goals. All students of Sikhism know that the concept of Naam is fundamental...

Do Not Relate Turban With Terrorism Many people mistake Sikhs as Muslims due to their turban. If you see a man or a woman walking down on American streets wearing a turban, he or she will most likely be a Sikh, a follower of a monotheistic religion originating in 15th century India. Sikhs do...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469. He was send to earth by God to teach people about the true meaning of life and educate them about God. Guru Nanak’s father, Mehta Kalu was a Patwari- an accountant of land revenue in the government. Guru's mother was Mata Tripta and he...

Nam and Salvation In order to attain salvation one must live a honest life and meditate on God. Sikhism shows the way to attain salvation and become One with God. Sikhism instructs that you do not have to fast, abstain, go on renunciation or enter a monastery in order to meet God. All you have...

Thanks friend for your beautiful response. 1. Gurbani (Divine Word) itself is NAM. 2.Gurbani itself is Nam: "Gurmukh bani nam hai, nam ridai vasaie." (Sarang ki Var-pauri, p-1239) 3.Gurbani invokes one's consciousness to the maximum level, into the presence of God: "Har kirat utam...

Respected Surinder ji, AkQ kQw vIcwr kY ausqq inµdw vrj rhwey] The Sikhs ponder on the words of the Ineffable, and abstain from praise and blame.[6-10-4] I was going thru. 'Varan' and the above appeared at 'Vaar' no.6 paudi 10. Could you kindly let me have the meaning of the above...

Thanks Surinder ji For your nice comments. Yes, agreed one should always read gurbani carefully and also carry on Naam Jaap as well. It may sound a personal question. Kindly ignore if it goes beyond the comfort zone. Since when or for how long have you been reading/studying Gurbani. I am a...

CONCEPT OF NAM IN Sikhi According to Gurmat (Guru's teaching), before the creation, God lived Absolutely by Himself, Formless. When He made Himself manifest, He first formed Himself into NAM (Divine Name) and then created Nature. After creating Nature, He did not go away from it, rather He...

CONCEPT OF NAM (DIVINE NAME): According to Gurmat (Guru's teaching), before the creation, God lived Absolutely by Himself, Formless. When He made Himself manifest, He first formed Himself into NAM (Divine Name) and then created Nature. After creating Nature, He did not go away from it, rather He...

Hinduism , CHristiuanity and God "When the British East India Company consolidated its hold over many parts of India and its administrators assumed the position of rulers, a very peculiar kind of hostility towards the Indian traditions became the hallmark of the colonial administrative policy...

Operation Blue Star - Untold Story Operation Bluestar" and "Ghallughara". Two different terms for the same episode - the Army action on the Golden Temple in June 1984. Two different meanings give to the same unprecedented event. "Operation Bluestar" in the Government's term, connoting a...

This has been a subject that has always perplexed me. Shall be grateful if you can share with me the three elements and thier inter-relations. It will have a direct relation as there are many lines/tuks in SGGS ji where in reference is made to mind and the Soul[jie,jiv] Thanking you in...

I think it can only be on account Of previous Karma. But we do not have a science Of karma. There can other possibility that human being possesses some free will and that should have been used for this purpose. let us see. jIvn giq suAwmI AMqrjwmI Awip lIey liV lwey ] (454-3, Awsw, mÚ 5) The...