Krishna is regarded as an Avtaar (incarnation) of Vishnu. Like all human beings, he is known for his noble deeds but was also susceptible to making mistakes. He was blessed with physical beauty and possessed supernatural abilities expected of an Avtaar. While delivering spiritual guidance to
Read MoreThroughout Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Vaheguru is glorified through references to well-known figures and concepts from the cultural and religious context of the time, individuals who were widely regarded as great or divine. In this particular Shabad (sacred hymn), terms like Krishna, Mata Devki, and
Read MoreKrishna is believed to be an Avtaar (incarnation) of the deity Vishnu. Like all mortals, he performed many noble deeds, but he was not free from shortcomings. He possessed exceptional beauty and divine powers, attributes typically associated with Avtaars. During the battlefield discourse with Arjuna, Krishna
Read MoreIn Sikhi, the question of free will is not a mere philosophical curiosity but a lived reality that shapes how we navigate existence. Do we, as Sikhs, possess free will? Gurbani offers a profound answer: we have free will – the freedom to intend – but
Read MoreIn today’s world, a troubling misconception is spreading within some circles of the Sikh community: the idea that Giaan (knowledge) is the Guru. This notion not only misinterprets Gurbani but also undermines the very foundation of Sikhi, the eternal presence of Guru Nanak Dev Ji as
Read MoreGurbani teaches compassion, ethical living, and righteousness that have guided Sikhs for generations. Yet, the question of meat consumption, specifically the practices of Jhatka and Halal, remains a topic of debate and misunderstanding within the Sikh community. This article examines the meaning of “kutha”, its implications
Read MoreThe practice of sacrificial killing – offering a life to appease, honor, or commune with the divine – spans millennia and continents, threading through the religious histories of humanity. From the Abrahamic traditions of the ancient Near East to the Vedic rituals of South Asia, and
Read More1. ਨਾਨਕ: This form refers to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, often appearing as a seal or signature mark, and it conveys the meaning “O Nanak.” The variants ਨਾਨਕਾ or ਨਾਨਕਹ have the same meaning. ਨਾਨਕ ਗਾਵੀਐ ਗੁਣੀ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਾਣੈ ਸਾਚਾ ਸੋਇ॥ ਆਪਨ ਕੀਆ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਆਪੇ ਹੀ
Read Moreਜਮ ਮਾਰਗ ਪੰਥੁ ਨ ਸੁਝਈ ਉਝੜੁ ਅੰਧ ਗੁਬਾਰੋਵਾ ॥ ਨਾ ਜਲੁ ਲੇਫ ਤੁਲਾਈਆ ਨਾ ਭੋਜਨ ਪਰਕਾਰੋਵਾ ॥ The path of death (Jam Maarag) is dark and dismal; the way cannot be seen. There is no water, no quilt or mattress, and no food there. In this
Read MoreSikhi gives the highest respect and dignity to women. In Sikhi, a woman’s value is never tied to decorating the body or altering her appearance to please others. True beauty is the form that Vaheguru created you in and taking care of that. The very idea
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