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<blockquote data-quote="kaur-1" data-source="post: 47745" data-attributes="member: 3025"><p><span style="color: Black"><strong>Q & A: If All Paths Are Equal Then Why Was Sikhi Made?</strong>, Responding to Challenges to Sikhi</span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <strong><span style="color: Black">By Manvir Singh Khalsa</span></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Q: If the Gurus said that all religions are equal paths that lead to the same goal, you'll be ok whichever religion you're in. Then what is the point of the existence of Sikhism? Just proves that Sikhism is wishy-washy and holds little substance.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>If a Hindu should be a good Hindu and Muslim should be a good Muslim and all paths lead to God, then Guru Nanak never intended to make a new religion but rather renew and remind Muslims of Islam and becoming good Muslims?</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>A:</strong> It is a ‘totally false’ argument that Sikhi believes all paths lead to the same goal and thus all religions are equal. From its very inception, <em>Gurmat</em> (the Guru’s Path) has been declared a unique and distinct path. Bhai Gurdaas jee writes: </p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"> ਮਾਰਿਆ ਸਿੱਕਾ ਜਗਤ ਵਿਚ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਪੰਥ ਚਲਾਯਾ॥</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em>“In the world, Guru Nanak Sahib jee established the authority (of his doctrines) and started a Path (of religion), devoid of any impurity.”</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em>(Vaar 1, Pauree 45 – Bhai Gurdaas jee)</em></span></strong> </p><p></p><p>The claim that all paths lead to the same goal is covered in Bhai Sahib Randheer Singh jee’s book <em>‘Anhad Shabad Dasam Duar - Open discussion of unstruck ethereal music at tenth door of abode-divine’</em>, pages 46-47:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.cms.edu/graphics/The%20Spiritual%20Path.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If we use this viewpoint to analyse some mainstream schools of thought, we may reach the following conclusions:</p><p><a href="http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=5324" target="_blank"><img src="http://forums.waheguroo.com/uploads/post-2039-1162903797.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>In Hindu or Vedantic traditions, Liberation = various states according to different schools i.e. <strong>freedom from transmigration</strong>, realisation of self as God (Sohang) etc.</p><p></p><p>In Buddhism, Liberation = <strong>realisation of the nature of self</strong>/ escape from desires/ Nirvaana.</p><p></p><p>In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Liberation = <strong>heavenly abode/ paradise</strong></p><p></p><p>In Sikhi, Liberation = <strong>absorption into Vaheguru/Naam</strong>, the destruction of self/ego, the merging of Aatma (soul) into ParAatma (Universal Soul) - all of which can only be achieved through complete dedication to The Guru's Teachings.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://sikhpride.com/images/secondarypages/sikhwayoflifemeditation.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Yes, all paths lead to The One; but no, not every concept of Vaheguru or liberation is the same</strong>. This is because, and here we reach the crux of the issue, not all paths are the same.</p><p></p><p>The concept of equality exemplified by Sikhi is not the result of a debate concerning which paths are more (or less) efficient and ultimately productive; equality is not based upon such rational discussions or language games. The Sikhi concept of equality is an inward and outward acceptance of all and seeing everyone as a soul rather than religious labels, which results directly from the practice of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee's teachings.</p><p></p><p>When it comes to true enlightenment, or liberation, Guru jee is very clear about its unique nature and definition within Gurmat; and in doing so we are taught who and what really is The True Teacher.</p><p></p><p>Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee over and over stresses the importance of "<em>Gurmat Naam</em>". Without Gurmat Naam no one can merge in Vaheguru or reach ‘<em>Sach Khand</em>’ (the spiritual state of Truth). In the House of Guru Nanak only Naam is found, the only tool to experience and merge into God. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=5325" target="_blank"><img src="http://forums.waheguroo.com/uploads/post-2039-1162905021.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue">ਏਹੁ ਅਹੇਰਾ ਕੀਨੋ ਦਾਨੁ ॥</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue">ਨਾਨਕ ਕੈ ਘਰਿ ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮੁ ॥੪॥੪॥</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em>“God has given this gift. Nanak’s home is filled with only Naam, the Name of Vaheguru. ||4||4||</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em>(Ang 1136)</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em></em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue">Without Naam, no one can be liberated and merge with God. GurbaaNee is clear about this fact: </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue">ਸਭਿ ਸੁਖ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਨਾਮ ਧੁਨਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਰ ਧਾਰੀ ॥</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue">ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਨਹੀ ਛੂਟਸਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਚੀ ਤਰੁ ਤੂ ਤਾਰੀ ॥੯॥੭॥</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em>“Those enshrined the True Name within their heart, those within is the flowing current of Naam, and those whose consciousness is attached to the vibrations of the Guru's Baani obtain all comforts and liberation from Maya (the illusionary world). O Nanak! Without the Naam, no one is saved; You too swim across to the other side this true way in which there no chance of drowning. ||9||7||”</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em>(Ang 1013)</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><em></em></span></strong> </p><p><strong>Sikhi is unique by the fact that it does not condemn others to Hell or say if you are not Sikh you are eternally damned. </strong>Rather a Sikh prays at least twice daily for <em>"Sarbat Da Bhallaa"</em>, meaning the good and prosperity of all Humanity regardless of religion, belief or faith.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.sgpc.net/gifs/ardas/Ardas32.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Blue"> ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਚੜਦੀ ਕਲਾ। ਤੇਰੇ. ਭਾਣੇ ਸਰਬੱਤ ਦਾ ਭਲਾ।</span></p><p><span style="color: Blue"></span> <em><span style="color: Blue">"May the Divine-Name preached by Nanak be exalted. May all prosper and be blessed within Your Will."</span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: Blue">(Daily Sikh Ardaas)</span></em></p><p><em></em> </p><p><strong>All faiths will get what they work towards.</strong> Guru Nanak Sahib jee is the only True Guru who has preached Naam, and given Gurmat-Naam. Only Gurmat has a concept such as <em>Sach Khand</em> and God-Realisation in such a clear way. Thus, Gurmat is the only path to <em>Sach Khand</em>, i.e. merging with God. </p><p></p><p>--------------------</p><p><a href="http://manvirsingh.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Manvir Singh Khalsa ਮਨਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਖਾਲਸਾ</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">Source: Discoversikhi.com</span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaur-1, post: 47745, member: 3025"] [COLOR=Black][B]Q & A: If All Paths Are Equal Then Why Was Sikhi Made?[/B], Responding to Challenges to Sikhi [/COLOR] [B][COLOR=Black]By Manvir Singh Khalsa[/COLOR] Q: If the Gurus said that all religions are equal paths that lead to the same goal, you'll be ok whichever religion you're in. Then what is the point of the existence of Sikhism? Just proves that Sikhism is wishy-washy and holds little substance. If a Hindu should be a good Hindu and Muslim should be a good Muslim and all paths lead to God, then Guru Nanak never intended to make a new religion but rather renew and remind Muslims of Islam and becoming good Muslims? A:[/B] It is a ‘totally false’ argument that Sikhi believes all paths lead to the same goal and thus all religions are equal. From its very inception, [I]Gurmat[/I] (the Guru’s Path) has been declared a unique and distinct path. Bhai Gurdaas jee writes: [B][COLOR=Blue] ਮਾਰਿਆ ਸਿੱਕਾ ਜਗਤ ਵਿਚ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਪੰਥ ਚਲਾਯਾ॥ [I]“In the world, Guru Nanak Sahib jee established the authority (of his doctrines) and started a Path (of religion), devoid of any impurity.” (Vaar 1, Pauree 45 – Bhai Gurdaas jee)[/I][/COLOR][/B] The claim that all paths lead to the same goal is covered in Bhai Sahib Randheer Singh jee’s book [I]‘Anhad Shabad Dasam Duar - Open discussion of unstruck ethereal music at tenth door of abode-divine’[/I], pages 46-47: [IMG]http://www.cms.edu/graphics/The%20Spiritual%20Path.jpg[/IMG] If we use this viewpoint to analyse some mainstream schools of thought, we may reach the following conclusions: [URL="http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=5324"][IMG]http://forums.waheguroo.com/uploads/post-2039-1162903797.jpg[/IMG][/URL] In Hindu or Vedantic traditions, Liberation = various states according to different schools i.e. [B]freedom from transmigration[/B], realisation of self as God (Sohang) etc. In Buddhism, Liberation = [B]realisation of the nature of self[/B]/ escape from desires/ Nirvaana. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Liberation = [B]heavenly abode/ paradise[/B] In Sikhi, Liberation = [B]absorption into Vaheguru/Naam[/B], the destruction of self/ego, the merging of Aatma (soul) into ParAatma (Universal Soul) - all of which can only be achieved through complete dedication to The Guru's Teachings. [IMG]http://sikhpride.com/images/secondarypages/sikhwayoflifemeditation.jpg[/IMG] [B]Yes, all paths lead to The One; but no, not every concept of Vaheguru or liberation is the same[/B]. This is because, and here we reach the crux of the issue, not all paths are the same. The concept of equality exemplified by Sikhi is not the result of a debate concerning which paths are more (or less) efficient and ultimately productive; equality is not based upon such rational discussions or language games. The Sikhi concept of equality is an inward and outward acceptance of all and seeing everyone as a soul rather than religious labels, which results directly from the practice of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee's teachings. When it comes to true enlightenment, or liberation, Guru jee is very clear about its unique nature and definition within Gurmat; and in doing so we are taught who and what really is The True Teacher. Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee over and over stresses the importance of "[I]Gurmat Naam[/I]". Without Gurmat Naam no one can merge in Vaheguru or reach ‘[I]Sach Khand[/I]’ (the spiritual state of Truth). In the House of Guru Nanak only Naam is found, the only tool to experience and merge into God. [URL="http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=5325"][IMG]http://forums.waheguroo.com/uploads/post-2039-1162905021.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [B][COLOR=Blue]ਏਹੁ ਅਹੇਰਾ ਕੀਨੋ ਦਾਨੁ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੈ ਘਰਿ ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮੁ ॥੪॥੪॥ [I]“God has given this gift. Nanak’s home is filled with only Naam, the Name of Vaheguru. ||4||4|| (Ang 1136) [/I] Without Naam, no one can be liberated and merge with God. GurbaaNee is clear about this fact: ਸਭਿ ਸੁਖ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਨਾਮ ਧੁਨਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਰ ਧਾਰੀ ॥ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨਾ ਨਹੀ ਛੂਟਸਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਚੀ ਤਰੁ ਤੂ ਤਾਰੀ ॥੯॥੭॥ [I]“Those enshrined the True Name within their heart, those within is the flowing current of Naam, and those whose consciousness is attached to the vibrations of the Guru's Baani obtain all comforts and liberation from Maya (the illusionary world). O Nanak! Without the Naam, no one is saved; You too swim across to the other side this true way in which there no chance of drowning. ||9||7||” (Ang 1013) [/I][/COLOR][/B] [B]Sikhi is unique by the fact that it does not condemn others to Hell or say if you are not Sikh you are eternally damned. [/B]Rather a Sikh prays at least twice daily for [I]"Sarbat Da Bhallaa"[/I], meaning the good and prosperity of all Humanity regardless of religion, belief or faith. [IMG]http://www.sgpc.net/gifs/ardas/Ardas32.jpg[/IMG] [COLOR=Blue] ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਚੜਦੀ ਕਲਾ। ਤੇਰੇ. ਭਾਣੇ ਸਰਬੱਤ ਦਾ ਭਲਾ। [/COLOR] [I][COLOR=Blue]"May the Divine-Name preached by Nanak be exalted. May all prosper and be blessed within Your Will." (Daily Sikh Ardaas)[/COLOR] [/I] [B]All faiths will get what they work towards.[/B] Guru Nanak Sahib jee is the only True Guru who has preached Naam, and given Gurmat-Naam. Only Gurmat has a concept such as [I]Sach Khand[/I] and God-Realisation in such a clear way. Thus, Gurmat is the only path to [I]Sach Khand[/I], i.e. merging with God. -------------------- [URL="http://manvirsingh.blogspot.com/"]Manvir Singh Khalsa ਮਨਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਖਾਲਸਾ[/URL] [B][SIZE=2]Source: Discoversikhi.com[/SIZE][/B] ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- [/QUOTE]
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