Meaning of Amrit: Amrit means A-Mrityu — “without death”; the opposite of Bikh (poison). Naam, Gurbani, Kirtan, and Divine Nectar are all described as Amrit because they bring spiritual life. Purpose of Amrit: Amrit initiation ceremony gives Amrit in the form of Naam (Gur-mantar) and Divine Nectar (Paahul) as unlocking key to the Immortal Vaheguru. Without Amrit, Sach Khand (the Realm of Truth) cannot
Read MoreMeaning of Gurbani: Gurbani means the Word revealed through the Guru — the sacred words and teachings of Vaheguru spoken through the mouth of the Satguru. Divine Source Its source is directly Vaheguru, not any third party or intermediary such as a messenger or angel. Authentic and Sealed: Gurbani was written,
Read MoreIn Sikhi, life is seen as a cycle of birth and death, called Janam-Maran. Every living being is born, lives, dies, and is reborn into a new body. This cycle continues based on one’s actions, or karam. Good deeds and living in harmony with Vaheguru’s will
Read MoreSikhs believe in one God, called Vaheguru, who is the creator, sustainer, and dissolver of everything. Vaheguru is not just energy or an idea, but a living, personal Being who loves everyone equally. In Sikhi, God is more than just a father or master. Vaheguru is
Read MoreThe Panj Kakkaar, or Five Ks, are five sacred physical gifts from Guru Sahib that form a Sikh’s spiritual uniform, guiding Sikhs to live with discipline, dignity, and remembrance of Vaheguru. These five have existed since the start of Sikhi, all ten forms of the Guru
Read MoreThe unshorn hair (Kesh) is part of nature and part of God’s system. In Sikhi, keeping Kesh is an act of complete acceptance of the Will of Waheguru. A Sikh lives as nature intended, without altering the form given by the Creator. For this reason, Kesh
Read MoreIn many religious traditions, renunciation of the world (Tyaaga) is seen as a path to spiritual attainment. People leave their homes, families, and responsibilities, and retreat into forests or mountains to practise austerities. Sikhi does not accept this path. In Kalyug, physical withdrawal from society does
Read MoreIn Sikhi, fasting has no religious or spiritual merit. If fasting is advised by a doctor for health reasons, it may be beneficial for the body, but it does not bring spiritual reward. Some religious traditions attach great importance to fasting and treat it as a
Read MoreThere is no caste system in Sikhi. About five hundred years ago, Guru Nanak Dev Ji laid the foundation of a truly casteless society. At that time, Hindu society was strictly divided into rigid caste groups. These divisions controlled social interaction, denied equal opportunity, and promoted
Read MoreRadhasoamis and Yogis claim that the Anhad Shabad are 5 in number, and they use Gurbani Shabads containing “Panch Shabad” to prove their point that there are 5 kinds of Anhad Shabad. The word “Panch” also means superior or great. “Panch Shabad” actually means superior or
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