What is the difference between SADH, SANT, GIANI AND BRAHM GIANI

Tejinder · #1 (**permalink**) 04-Mar-2008, 11:36 AM

Sar Siri Akal
We are trying to understand SUKHMANI SAHIB in group setting.
We would like to understand the difference between SADH, SANT, GIANI, PRAHM GIANI
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/20289-what-difference-between-sadh-sant-giani.html
Your input will be appreciated
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Narayanjot Kaur · #2 (**permalink**) 04-Mar-2008, 12:27 PM

Tejinder ji

Sadh and sant means essentially the same thing but are used in context differently. Sadh and sant both refer to a saintly person, one who is in tune with the Guru. But Sadh can often be used as an adjective meaning Holy as in sad(h)sangat -- Company of the Holy.

Giani or gyani means wise or knowledgeable, usually referring to spiritual wisdom. And do you mean Brahm giani? This is a proper noun, a person who possesses spiritual wisdom. And in some Gurbani, it refers to there being only One Brahmgiani. Everything in Punjabi depends on context-- or how a word is used -- so that makes exact translation very difficult.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=20289
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=20289

Here is a link that gives some support.
Gurbani Core Vocabulary