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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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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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Can Sikhs eat Meat?

To begin with, there have been many Mahapurakhs in our panth who did not eat 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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What is the definition of a Sikh?

Definition of a Sikh according to Sikh Rehat Maryada A Sikh is any man or woman who faithfully believes in:ย โ€ข One Akaal Purakh (Timeless God)โ€ข Ten Gurus (from Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji)โ€ข Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jiโ€ข The

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Is Islam’s Rapid Growth Proof of its Truth?

Islam 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

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What is Sat-Naam?

As 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

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What is the benefit of waking up Amrit-vela to do Naam Simran and Nitnem?

The 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

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Is Amrit-vela between 3am to 6am, or is the whole day Amrit-vela?

In 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

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Baba Ravidas Ji: Bhagat or Guru?

Bhagat Ravidas Ji is one of Indiaโ€™s revolutionary saints who challenged Brahmanism. In Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, many devotional hymns of Bhagat Ravidas Ji are present.ย  The Ravidas Panthis, those who exclusively just accept Baba Ravidas Ji as their Guru, call him Guru or Satguru.

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