Gurmat Articles

Gurmat Dietary Bibek Definition and Importance

Gurmat Ahaar Bibek (Dietary Bibek) is an important part of the Rehat instilled by Sri Dasmesh Ji, and without keeping this Rehat, the state of Chardi Kala can never be attained. Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh was a Brahmgiani Gursikh, who had Darshan of Vaahiguroo and

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90% of Sikhs don’t know who Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji truly is.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurpurab will be celebrated by millions of Sikhs around the world this week, yet the majority will celebrate without truly knowing who He is. Most Sikhs misunderstand Guru Sahib’s identity and status in the world. For instance, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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The Essential Role of Religious and Moral Education in Child Development

In today’s world, some parents, for psychological reasons, choose not to introduce their children to any specific religion. They believe that children should grow up and independently choose their own beliefs and spiritual path. These parents often refrain from providing religious or moral instruction, assuming that

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The Path to True Liberation According to Gurmat

In Gurmat, the concept of liberation (mukti) differs greatly from other spiritual traditions. Gurmat presents a unique perspective on salvation, emphasizing a deeper, more holistic approach to achieving union with the Divine. Below is a breakdown of how this liberation is understood and attained within Gurmat.

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Meaning of the Shabad: “Kaval Nain Madhur Bain…”

ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਕੀ ਦੇਹ ਮਹਿ ਕੋਟਕ ਬਿਸਨ ਮਹੇਸ ॥ ਕੋਟਿ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਕਿਤੇ, ਰਵਿ ਸਸਿ ਕੋਟ ਜਲੇਸ ॥੧॥– Sri Dasam Granth According to this utterance of Sri Dashmesh Ji, and with references from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, it is clearly established that Sri Akal Purakh,

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Does eating meat enhance courage or warrior spirit (Bir Ras)?

Many of our meat-eating brothers say that Sri Dasam Guru Ji slaughtered goats through Jhatka to teach the Sikhs how to strike down enemies and instill strength (Bir Ras) in them. In response to this, we ask them that if Sri Dasmesh Ji intended to teach

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Was Bhagat Farid a Sikh or a Muslim?

Baba Farid Ji was a contemporary of Guru Nanak Sahib. Although he was originally a Muslim, through the company of Guru Sahib, he became a dedicated Gurmukh devotee of the Guru’s house, which is why his hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. These

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The Divine Power Behind the Narsingh Avatar

When the evil Harnakash started committing cruelty and wrongdoing, the devotee Prahlad was born in his family to oppose him. ਘਰਿ ਹਰਣਾਖਸ਼ ਦੈਤ ਦੇ ਕਲਰਿ ਕਵਲੁ ਭਗਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦ ।Prahlad, the saint, was born in the house of demon (king) Haranakhas like a lotus is born in

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Why Gurbani says to Chant Naam like Dhruv and Prahlad?

Some people have doubts, saying, “You claim that Dhruv and Prahlad’s spiritual status was very high, but they did not attain ‘Satnam.’ Yet, there is a verse in Gurbani that says, ‘ਰਾਮ ਜਪਉ ਜੀਅ ਐਸੇ ਐਸੇ ॥ ਧ੍ਰੂ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦ ਜਪਿਓ ਹਰਿ ਜੈਸੇ ॥੧॥’ Does this mean

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The Importance of Rehit in the Journey to Meet Waheguru

In the spiritual journey of a Sikh, the ultimate goal is to unite with Waheguru. To reach this divine union of Waheguru, Guru Sahib is our guide, our source, and the path leading to Waheguru. However, the path to Waheguru is not direct or simple. There

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