Gurmat Articles

The maryada of preparing Degh in Gurughar

Degh in Gurughar is also known as Trihaaval, Panchamrit, and Karah Parshaad. The Maryada of making Degh is very special. Presented below are some salient features of making Degh: Candidate for Preparing Degh The Sewadaar should be a Tyaar bar Tyaar Amritdhari Gursikh who follows the

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What qualities are required for Bhagti according to Gurmat?

This is a very important question and very relevant as well. The aim of human life is to meet Vaheguru, and to meet Vaheguru, one requires Gurmat Bhagti. Gurmat Bhagti, in turn, can be done if the seeker adopts certain virtues or Gunns. What are these

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Difference between Gurmat and Advait-Vedanta philosophy

Advait-Vedanta is a philosophy that was first articulated based on the Upanishads by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE. Gurmat is the word for the philosophy and theology introduced by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. There are key, significant differences between how Gurmat articulates the

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The Dark Side of Bakra Eid That No One Talks About

Every year during Bakra Eid (Eid al-Adha), millions of goats, cows, sheep, and other animals are slaughtered by Muslims across the world. This ritual is believed to honor the story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who, according to Islamic tradition, was commanded by God to sacrifice his

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Why Sri Guru Amardas Ji’s “Origin Story” is Unsound

In Ithyaasic (historic) tradition, a common narrative circulates unchallenged regarding Sri Guru Amardas Ji, suggesting that he was originally a Vaishnav before becoming a disciple of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji, and that he had originally been ignorant of the existence of Guru Angad Dev Ji. The

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The Math Mistake in the Quran’s Inheritance Rules

Many people believe that the Quran is a perfect book from God with no mistakes at all. But when we take a closer look at the math in the inheritance rules, something strange happens. The Quran: Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4), verses 11 and 12 give exact

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Sikh Achievers Shaping the World

Bhai Vir Singh, Sir Sunder Singh Majithia — Founders of the First Sikh Bank In 1908, they founded Punjab & Sind Bank to empower Sikh farmers, small traders, and the broader community through ethical, community-rooted banking. It symbolized economic self-reliance for Sikhs. Sardar Manmohan Singh —

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Sikhi Through the Eyes of Western Geniuses

1) François Bernier (1625–1688) “The Sikhs are a people who seek neither the luxuries of life nor violent conquest, but who value honor, courage, and equality above all.” (French physician and traveler) 2) Father Catrou (1659–1737) “Gobind Singh was a man of extraordinary talents, bravery, and

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Does Sikhi teach that one should stay in their religion, or does it call for embracing Sikhi to truly walk the path to Waheguru?

Why Sikhi Stands Apart from Time-Bound Traditions Sikhi is the complete revelation of the Eternal Truth, offering the fullest and clearest vision of divinity and the reality of life. While Sikhs recognize that rays of divine light, truth, and virtue shine within all human beings, Sikhi

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Why Muhammad’s Claim to Prophethood Fails: Five Key Reasons

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first human form of the Eternal Guru on earth through whom Sikhi was revealed as a clear and distinct path, is often misunderstood in relation to his beliefs. Some claim that he followed Islam, but this is a misconception. In

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