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
Read MoreSikhi forbids eating meat, therefore Sikhs cannot eat meat. Gurbani uses maas to mean meat, and the Sikh Rehat Maryada prohibits kutthaa or kutthaa maas, meaning flesh obtained through deliberate, intentional and merciless killing. This terminology ensures Sikhs are not confused with traditions such as Jainism,
Read MoreAnand 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 spouse’s caste and descent. 2.
Read MoreDefinition of a Sikh according to Sikh Rehat Maryada A Sikh is any man or woman who faithfully believes in: • One Akaal Purakh (Timeless God)• Ten Gurus (from Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji)• Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji• The
Read MoreIslam is often cited as the fastest growing religion in the world, and Muslims claim that this growth is evidence of the truth of their faith. However, when we look closely at the reasons behind the increasing number of Muslims and compare it to the flaws
Read MoreAs humans we give names to objects through our own understanding and knowledge and according to our own language. As we see or understand things so we name them. Gurmat Naam- Shabad is free from this. This Name is not from our understanding and language. Worldly
Read MoreThe reason this time of the day is known ‘Amrit-vela’, is because this is when the Amrit (Divine-Nectar) showers as one lovingly repeats Naam. We should remember and meditate upon Vaheguru all day, however the early morning hours is the time for the soul-gym, where the
Read MoreIn Sikhi, Amrit Vela is the time early in the morning, usually between 3 AM and 6 AM. This time is special for reciting Gurbani and Naam abhyaas because it is quiet and peaceful. According to Guru’s Maryada or the way of life instructed by Guru
Read MoreBhagat Ravidas Ji is one of India’s revolutionary saints who challenged Brahmanism. In Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, many devotional hymns of Bhagat Ravidas Ji are present. The Ravidas Panthis, those who exclusively just accept Baba Ravidas Ji as their Guru, call him Guru or Satguru.
Read MoreIn the Bachittar Natak, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, mentions his ancestral lineage tracing back to Lav and Kush, the sons of Rama. This historical reference has been misinterpreted by some to suggest that Sikhs are Hindus. Such arguments, however, fail under rational
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