Bhagat Ravidas Ji is one of India’s revolutionary saints who challenged Brahmanism. In Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, many devotional hymns of Bhagat Ravidas Ji are present. The Ravidas Panthis, those who exclusively just accept Baba Ravidas Ji as their Guru, call him Guru or Satguru.
Read MoreIn the Bachittar Natak, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, mentions his ancestral lineage tracing back to Lav and Kush, the sons of Rama. This historical reference has been misinterpreted by some to suggest that Sikhs are Hindus. Such arguments, however, fail under rational
Read MoreThe issue of sexual grooming of Sikh girls by Muslim men in the UK has been a significant concern. Various reports and studies indicate that this problem has been ongoing for decades. This phenomenon involves a systematic and manipulative approach by perpetrators to exploit young Sikh
Read MoreSri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, stands as a unique and unparalleled religious text. Unlike many other religious scriptures that were compiled after their prophets had passed away, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was compiled by the Sikh Gurus themselves. Misconceptions About Borrowed Texts A common misconception
Read MoreUnderstanding whether killing pests and insects is a sin involves looking at the reasons behind the action. In Sikhi, no action is always sinful (paap) or virtuous (punn) by itself. The intention and situation are what matter. For example, everyone agrees that killing a person is
Read MoreSome people believe that ਕੁਠਾ (kutha) means slaughtered meat of an animal in ritualistic Islamic religious tradition i.e. Halal. But The word ਕੁਠਾ (kutha) simply means to “kill or destroy or butcher”; alternatively, it can mean meat (the product of killing, butchering, destroying). there is no
Read MoreIn a recent video, Adnan Rashid, an Islamic preacher, makes sweeping allegations against Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs. He portrays Guru Ji as “devastating Punjab,” destroying villages, spreading chaos, and even killing people—including Muslims—in Punjabi settlements. Rashid further claims that
Read MoreIn Gurbani, the word “Sant” has many different meanings. In Gurbani, it has at least these meanings: 1. Vaheguru2. Guru Sahib – Singular3. Guru Sahib – Plural4. Bhagat Jan, Gursikh – Singular5. Bhagats, Gursikhs – Plural This word can have one of the aforementioned meanings depending
Read MoreNo, Sikhs do not worship Hindu gods. Sikhi is a distinct religion with its own set of beliefs and practices, and its followers, known as Sikhs, believe in the worship of one God (Waheguru). The sacred verses from Gurbani, clearly prohibit Sikhs from engaging in the
Read MoreMany Gursikhs do ਪਾਠ (recitations) of Gurbani by counting, aiming to complete a certain number of recitations of Sri Japji Sahib, Sri Sukhmani Sahib, or Sri Anand Sahib in a day. Many recite the Mool Mantar for hours, and many Sikhs chant the name of Waheguru
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