Gurmat Articles

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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Gurmat’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. ਦੋਇ ਦਰਪਨ ਦੇਖੈ ਏਕ ਮੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਰੂਪ ਦੋਇ ਨਾਵ ਪਾਵ ਧਰੈ ਪਹੁਚੈ ਨ ਪਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।Just 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

ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ – ਭਗਤ ਨਾਮਦੇਵ ਜੀ – ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ – ਅੰਗ ੧੧੬੫ Raag Bhairao – Bhagat Naam Dev Ji – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji – Ang 1165 ਸੁਲਤਾਨੁ ਪੂਛੈ ਸੁਨੁ ਬੇ ਨਾਮਾ ॥ ਦੇਖਉ ਰਾਮ ਤੁਮੑਾਰੇ ਕਾਮਾ ॥੧॥ 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 ਹਿੰਦੂ ਮੂਲੇ ਭੂਲੇ ਅਖੁਟੀ ਜਾਂਹੀ ॥ ਨਾਰਦਿ ਕਹਿਆ

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