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Originally Posted by gurveen1  SAT SRI AKAL,
Well Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is written in GURMUKHI language meaning spoken from the mouth of the
Guru but let me clarify one thing that even god is mentioned as GURU in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji so don't
get confused at all because Guru and Waheguru has a close relation in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Japji Sahib Waheguru mentions Guru Nanak meaning that Waheguru has given his status to Guru Nanak so it becomes clear that Waheguru ( God) send Guru Nanak Sahib as SATGURU and Waheguru was much impressed with his devotion and which leads to
Jyot means supreme soul in the form of human body not as god as hindus claims but as
Devotee of Waheguru as Guru Nanak Sahib came in this world. I hope it clarify some
doubts Sikhs and Non-Sikhs. If some has any question feel free to ask.
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SAT SRI AKAL,
It's a good thing u have shown interest. Now if u want to learn Gurmukhi start with Nitnem and try to recite Mool Mantar then u can surely build from their and if u really having problem reciting Gurbani then u can go to nearby Gurdwara Sahib and ask Saints they will definitely help you out in reciting Gurbani is best way learn to learn Gurmukhi language. You also buy Gutka Sahib which also have english translations side by side while reciting you'll get to now the meaning but just remember always keep Gutka Sahib rapped in a clean cloth. I hope it answer you're queries. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/new-to-sikhism/29471-questions-from-non-sikhs-to-sikhs.htmlReference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
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10-Mar-2010, 20:43 PM
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I agree with you.entirely. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
Guru Gobind Singh Study circle is publishing a book in english and also in punjabi where all terminologies about Sikhism ar e provided. I am just reviewing it and it will go to press by next week. This may help out those who want the basic knowledge of both English and Punjabi terminologies. We will also put on net so that it is freely avcailabler for all those who want to use it. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
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Waheguruji ka Khalsa ,
In reference to your mail, i think this is an exellent idea.....lot of us even at age of 40 are unfamiliar with the lot of punjabi erms.
Honestly , You have done an excellent job of maintaining this website......in a few words......thanks ....and keep up teh god wor..... Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
I would like to offer my servies in the regard of clarification of terms in punjabi. Please let me know ow i can help in this regard. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
Sat Sri Akal
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Dear Aman Singhji,
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji Ki Fateh!
My advice is that you get a copy of Mahan Kosh which is a 1247 page encyclopedia of Sikh literature in Gurmukhi. It was compiled by Bhai Kahan Singh around 1920s. It would be a good ready reckoner for you.
However, if you cannot read Gurmukhi or you cannot get a copy of Mahan Kosh, then I will certainly help you in whatever way I can. I grew up in a village and I understand typical Punjabi words many of which are beginning to fall out of use now due to the influence of English and Hindi through TV. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji Ki Fateh!
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Originally Posted by gurveen1 SAT SRI AKAL,
Well Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is written in GURMUKHI language meaning spoken from the mouth of the
Guru but let me clarify one thing that even god is mentioned as GURU in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji so don't
get confused at all because Guru and Waheguru has a close relation in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Japji Sahib Waheguru mentions Guru Nanak meaning that Waheguru has given his status to Guru Nanak so it becomes clear that Waheguru ( God) send Guru Nanak Sahib as SATGURU and Waheguru was much impressed with his devotion and which leads to
Jyot means supreme soul in the form of human body not as god as hindus claims but as
Devotee of Waheguru as Guru Nanak Sahib came in this world. I hope it clarify some
doubts Sikhs and Non-Sikhs. If some has any question feel free to ask.
REGARDS
GURVEEN SINGH |
You explained it very well. There are so many words (Shabads) Like Ram in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji that is name of GOD But in Hindu Religion Ram is King Dashrath son. so do not mistake where ever you read or hear Ram in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji it's hindu name no it's different name of GOD same as Khudah is also GOD name
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Dear Narayanjot Kaur Ji, Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
very clear explanation.. there is a difference between translation and interpretation... I´ve studied both inglish-spanish translating/interpreting... and sometimes.... more in spiritual issues... faith, heart.... I´m afraid there will be no .. or may be yes??? spiritual interpreting dictionary... just because relationship with God... is personal and unique...a question of faith... Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
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Originally Posted by otilia Dear Narayanjot Kaur Ji,
very clear explanation.. there is a difference between translation and interpretation... I´ve studied both inglish-spanish translating/interpreting... and sometimes.... more in spiritual issues... faith, heart.... I´m afraid there will be no .. or may be yes??? spiritual interpreting dictionary... just because relationship with God... is personal and unique...a question of faith...
best regards...
Otilia | otilia ji
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT POINT! The fact of the matter is that a translation can only be accomplished with the words and phrases as given. What does a passage say? That is a different matter entirely from What does a passage mean?
If I seem silent or nonchalant on that point it is because I have given up that argument. But appreciate that you are pitching in.
But to add. After one has before one all the possible translations of a word in Gurbani, the next problem is to decide what it means in context. So one issue cannot be divorced from the other. And that is why definitions alone are unhelpful. That was the point I was attempting to make when I used several examples from the dictionary by Professor Surindar Singh Kohli. One can have 8 translations of a word in Gurbani, and still have even more work to do to understand the meaning that it conveys.
BTW I belong to the school of thought that second and third languages should be learning through communication and in context and not using orthodox approaches typically used in high schools and colleges. Language is learned by using language. | | The following member appreciates Narayanjot Kaur Ji for the above message. | |
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DearNarayanjot Kaur Ji, Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
that´exactly what I meant... word by word itself, can have .. more than 8 manings.. but in the complete context you can be more precise... but not with specific words like Gurdwara or some other but with prayers... I still belive there is not one only meaning regarding spiritual issues..  Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
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SAT SRI AKAL,
Has anybody even thought when we read Banis is called Nitnem simply means every
human being living on this face of this planet is NAMDHARI refreeing everyone is
attatched by name they might different regarding countries, boundaries. NIT MEANS
someone who is sublime bliss and Nem who is in touch with Waheguru's rasna. So that's
what Nitnem actually means and Sikh is been ever so prevading time since immorial even before Adam and Eve now others might rebuke but that's the TRUTH because
nobody likes to hear the TRUTH that's why everyone try to supress this religion and that's what happened in Sikh religion the kind of great sacrifices our forefathers made.
and regarding reading Gurmukhi lanugauge requires little bit of grit and determaniation
and everything is possible. I hope this infor is fruitfull for Sikhs and non-sikhs as well. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=29471
WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA
WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
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