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When Guru Raamdaas Ji Left His Physical Abode and Entered Sachkhand

ਦੇਵ ਪੁਰੀ ਮਹਿ ਗਯਉ ਆਪਿ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰ ਭਾਯਉ ॥ਹਰਿ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਣੁ ਦੀਅਉ ਸਿਰੀ ਗੁਰੁ ਤਹ ਬੈਠਾਯਉ ॥ਰਹਸੁ ਕੀਅਉ ਸੁਰ ਦੇਵ ਤੋਹਿ ਜਸੁ ਜਯ ਜਯ ਜੰਪਹਿ ॥ਅਸੁਰ ਗਏ ਤੇ ਭਾਗਿ ਪਾਪ ਤਿਨੑ ਭੀਤਰਿ ਕੰਪਹਿ ॥ਕਾਟੇ ਸੁ ਪਾਪ ਤਿਨੑ ਨਰਹੁ ਕੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਰਾਮਦਾਸੁ ਜਿਨੑ ਪਾਇਯਉ ॥ਛਤ੍ਰੁ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਨੁ ਪਿਰਥਮੀ ਗੁਰ ਅਰਜੁਨ

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Beyond Pain: The Sikh Spirit and Legacy of 1984

The history of 1984 often creates fear, anxiety, anger, and hatred among Sikhs. What we are usually told about it is either government propaganda or presented in a very misleading way. Because of this, many Sikhs avoid telling their children about this history, saying that it

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Nishan Sahib: History, Meaning, and Significance in Sikhi

Nishan Sahib was first raised by the third Sikh Guru, Dhan Guru Amar Das Patshah Ji, at Goindwal Sahib. In Gurbani, it is clearly mentioned that the religious flag, the Nishan, of Dhan Guru Amar Das Patshah Ji was white in colour. The white colour is

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Sikh perspective on slavery: Gurmat’s stand on human exploitation

Gurbani rejects slavery: Gurbani teaches that Vaheguru is Kind and Just to all, so a Just Creator cannot be pleased with slavery or exploitation in the name of religion. It clearly condemns all forms of exploitation, coercion, and slavery. Equality ends slavery: While many traditions justified slavery in their

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What is the Sikh code of conduct (Rehat Maryada)?

The Sikh Rehat Maryada is the guiding document that establishes the foundational code for both personal conduct and community life among Sikhs. The standards set forth in this document are observed at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the supreme Sikh authority, and upheld by the Shiromani Gurdwara

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Does Sikhi believe in Judgment Day?

No final Day of Judgment: There is no specific final day when all humans are judged. Instead, divine judgment occurs constantly and individually when one dies. Continuous Divine Justice: Sikhi rejects the idea that souls must wait in their graves for a single, collective Judgment Day before entering

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What is Amrit?

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

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What is Gurbani?

Meaning 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,

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Do Sikhs believe in reincarnation / afterlife?

In 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

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What do Sikhs believe about God / concept of God?

Sikhs 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

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