Gurmat Articles

Who is a Saadh?

เจธเจพเจง เจ•เฉˆ เจธเฉฐเจ—เจฟ เจจเจนเฉ€ เจ•เจ›เฉ เจ˜เจพเจฒเฅฅ เจฆเจฐเจธเจจเฉ เจญเฉ‡เจŸเจค เจนเฉ‹เจค เจจเจฟเจนเจพเจฒเฅฅGuru Granth Sahib Ji: Ang 272 In the first pankiti, the word ‘เจ˜เจพเจฒ’ has a mukta ‘เจฒ’, which in this context means เจ•เจฎเจพเจˆ (effort). The last letter of a feminine noun is always mukta. In the meaning

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Correct Pad-ched of Manglachaaran

There is a vast difference in opinion on what the correct Pad-ched of Manglacharan in its different forms should be. Only Guru Sahib knows the correct Pad-ched but from the veechar of Gurmukhs, we can try our best at doing the correct Pad-ched while doing paath.

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Usage of Sihari and Aunkad as Kaarak (Case Markers)

The correct pronunciation of words in Gurbani plays a crucial role in preserving its intended meaning and message. A common question arises regarding the pronunciation of words ending with ‘เจนเฉ’.ย This article explores the grammatical rules in Gurbani that determine their pronunciation. By analyzing examples from Sri

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Demonstrative pronoun or demonstrative adjective (เจเจน, เจ“เจน)

This article explains the proper pronunciation of certain pronouns/adjectives in Gurbani. We will clarify common mispronunciations, and outline the grammatical rules that dictate their correct usage. Pronunciation of เจเจนเฉ, เจเจน, and เจเจนเจฟAccording to Gurbani grammar: เจเจนเฉ: Singular Masculine form, typically appearing before verbs. เจเจน: Singular Feminine

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Pronunciation of Subscript โ€˜เจนโ€™

When the subscript โ€˜เจนโ€™ ( เฉเจน ) appears under a letter, it is pronounced with a halfโ€‘sound. For example, words like:เจ•เฉ‹เฉœเฉเจนเฉ‡, เจตเจฐเฉเจนเจฟเจ†, เจ•เจฐเฉเจนเฉˆ, เจชเฉœเฉเจนเจนเจฟ, เจธเจฎเฉเจนเจพเจฐเฉ‡, เจชเฉœเฉเจนเจค, เจ—เฉœเฉเจนเจฃเจนเจพเจฐเฉ‡, เจฆเฉเจฐเจฟเฉœเฉเจนเจพเจ‡เจ†, เจšเฉœเฉเจนเจพเจˆเจ, เจตเจฐเฉเจนเจฟเจ, เจšเจฐเฉเจนเฉˆ, เจ—เฉœเฉเจนเจฃ, เจธเจฎเฉเจนเจพเจฐเจจall include the subscript โ€˜เจนโ€™ and should be pronounced with this halfโ€‘sound. In Gurbani,

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The Role of Sihari and Bihari in Gurbani Interpretation

Correct pronunciation is essential for understanding the true meaning of Gurbani. Even a slight change in a matra (vowel symbol) can significantly alter a wordโ€™s meaning. A key distinction in Gurbani lies between the use of เจธเจฟเจนเจพเจฐเฉ€ (เจฟ) and เจฌเจฟเจนเจพเจฐเฉ€ (เฉ€); mispronouncing these can completely reverse

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When Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Met Peer Dastgeer in Baghdad

When Guru Nanak Dev Ji traveled to Baghdad, he engaged in a profound spiritual encounter with Peer Dastgeer, challenging the beliefs of Islam regarding the number of skies and underworlds. According to Islamic teachings, there are seven skies and seven underworlds, but Guru Sahib revealed that

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Pronunciation of Words from Other Languages

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji contains many words from Persian, Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, and other languages. Some of these words have completely merged into Punjabi, while others have retained their original form and pronunciation even after being included in the Punjabi language. Additionally, there are

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Should Gurbani Be Read Exactly as Written?

Gurbani is a deep ocean of divinity. The subject of Gurbani pronunciation is one of the most complex topics to discuss. It is undeniable that learning Sikhi is a lifelong process; no one can claim to be the best at reciting Gurbani over others. All we

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