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Gurmatโ€™s perspective on Jesus and Semitic prophets

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji does not mention Ibne-Mariam (Jesus Christ) or Mohammad, the founder of Islam. The only Semitic prophet directly mentioned in Gurbani is Adam, while Bhagat Naamdev Ji briefly refers to Semitic prophets collectively. In contrast, Indian religious figures such as Buddha, Siddhas,

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How Did Beings Achieve Salvation Before Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji?

Some people raise doubt, questioning that if Satnaam was established only by Guru Sahib and if true liberation and spiritual upliftment of worldly beings can only be achieved through Satnaam, then how did the salvation of humans occur before the manifestation of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji?

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The Unique Status of Satguru in Gurbani

Gurbani emphasizes that there is only one Satguru in the world who is the eternal, divine guide for all of creation. The status of Satguru is attributed solely to Guru Nanak Dev Ji and not to any other being. This is made clear in multiple verses

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Consequences of Following Multiple Paths

Bhai Gurdas Ji, in the following verse, explains why Sikhs should not mix their faith with other religions. เจฆเฉ‹เจ‡ เจฆเจฐเจชเจจ เจฆเฉ‡เจ–เฉˆ เจเจ• เจฎเฉˆ เจ…เจจเฉ‡เจ• เจฐเฉ‚เจช เจฆเฉ‹เจ‡ เจจเจพเจต เจชเจพเจต เจงเจฐเฉˆ เจชเจนเฉเจšเฉˆ เจจ เจชเจพเจฐเจฟ เจนเฉˆ เฅคJust as looking into two or more mirrors placed side by side show

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Meaning of Ram in Gurbani

In Gurbani, the word ‘Ram’ is used as one of the Kirtam Naams of Waheguru. Gurmat describes Ram as the omnipresent, all-pervading Lord. However, occasionally, it is also used in reference to Ram Chandar, the king of Ayodhya. In Guru Granth Sahib Ji, words like ‘Har’

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Miracle recorded in Gurbani: Account of Bhagat Naam Dev Ji

เจฐเจพเจ—เฉ เจญเฉˆเจฐเจ‰ – เจญเจ—เจค เจจเจพเจฎเจฆเฉ‡เจต เจœเฉ€ – เจธเฉเจฐเฉ€ เจ—เฉเจฐเฉ‚ เจ—เฉเจฐเฉฐเจฅ เจธเจพเจนเจฟเจฌ เจœเฉ€ – เจ…เฉฐเจ— เฉงเฉงเฉฌเฉซ Raag Bhairao – Bhagat Naam Dev Ji – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji – Ang 1165 เจธเฉเจฒเจคเจพเจจเฉ เจชเฉ‚เจ›เฉˆ เจธเฉเจจเฉ เจฌเฉ‡ เจจเจพเจฎเจพ เฅฅ เจฆเฉ‡เจ–เจ‰ เจฐเจพเจฎ เจคเฉเจฎเฉ‘เจพเจฐเฉ‡ เจ•เจพเจฎเจพ เฅฅเฉงเฅฅ The Sultan (ruler) said,

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Sikhi on Idol Worship

Guru Granth Sahib ji contains numerous hymns that criticize the practice of idol worship. Guru Sahib guided Sikhs to focus on ethical living, service to humanity, and spiritual wisdom rather than the worship of stones. References from Gurbani เจนเจฟเฉฐเจฆเฉ‚ เจฎเฉ‚เจฒเฉ‡ เจญเฉ‚เจฒเฉ‡ เจ…เจ–เฉเจŸเฉ€ เจœเจพเจ‚เจนเฉ€ เฅฅ เจจเจพเจฐเจฆเจฟ เจ•เจนเจฟเจ†

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Bhagat Ravidas Ji: A Disciple of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Bhagat Ravidas Ji is widely known as a great saint and poet whose devotional Bani, which was uttered through the blessings of Guru Sahib, is enshrined within Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. While he was originally a disciple of Bhagat Ramanand Ji, historical and scriptural evidence

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Can Sikhs eat Meat?

To begin with, there have been many Mahapurakhs in our panth who were against eating meat, including- Sant Gurbachan Singh ji Bhindrawale Sant Attar Singh Ji Mastuane wale Sant Attar Singh Ji Reru Sahib wale Sant Kartar Singh Ji Bhindrawale Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindrawale Bhai

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Anand Karaj: The Sacred Sikh Marriage Ceremony

Anand Karaj is the Sikh marriage ceremony, a sacred and joyous union where the couple commits to living their lives together according to Sikh principles. Some Important Points 1. A Sikh man and woman should enter wedlock without considering the future spouseโ€™s caste and descent. 2.

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