In 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 todayโs 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. เจจเจพเจจเจ: This form refers toย Guru Nanak Dev Ji, often appearing as a seal or signature mark, and it conveys the meaning โO Nanak.โ The variants เจจเจพเจจเจเจพ or เจจเจพเจจเจเจน have the same meaning. เจจเจพเจจเจ เจเจพเจตเฉเจ เจเฉเจฃเฉ เจจเจฟเจงเจพเจจเฉเฅฅ เจจเจพเจจเจ เจเจพเจฃเฉ เจธเจพเจเจพ เจธเฉเจเฅฅ เจเจชเจจ เจเฉเจ เจจเจพเจจเจเจพ เจเจชเฉ เจนเฉ
Read Moreเจเจฎ เจฎเจพเจฐเจ เจชเฉฐเจฅเฉ เจจ เจธเฉเจเจ เจเจเฉเฉ เจ เฉฐเจง เจเฉเจฌเจพเจฐเฉเจตเจพ เฅฅ เจจเจพ เจเจฒเฉ เจฒเฉเจซ เจคเฉเจฒเจพเจเจ เจจเจพ เจญเฉเจเจจ เจชเจฐเจเจพเจฐเฉเจตเจพ เฅฅ 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 MoreThe greatness of Guru Sahib is beyond our comprehension. Some revere Him as a Pir, some as a Shah, and some as Nanak Lama, some as a Holy man, while others see Him as a social reformer. Many acknowledge Him as the true Guru, but the
Read Moreเจธเจพเจง เจเฉ เจธเฉฐเจเจฟ เจจเจนเฉ เจเจเฉ เจเจพเจฒเฅฅ เจฆเจฐเจธเจจเฉ เจญเฉเจเจค เจนเฉเจค เจจเจฟเจนเจพเจฒเฅฅGuru Granth Sahib Ji: Ang 272 In the first pankiti, the word ‘เจเจพเจฒ’ has a mukta ‘เจฒ’, which in this context means เจเจฎเจพเจ (effort). The last letter of a feminine noun is always mukta. In the meaning
Read MoreThere is a vast difference in opinion on what the correct Pad-ched of Manglacharan in its different forms should be. Only Guru Sahib knows the correct Pad-ched but from the veechar of Gurmukhs, we can try our best at doing the correct Pad-ched while doing paath.
Read MoreThe correct pronunciation of words in Gurbani plays a crucial role in preserving its intended meaning and message. A common question arises regarding the pronunciation of words ending with ‘เจนเฉ’.ย This article explores the grammatical rules in Gurbani that determine their pronunciation. By analyzing examples from Sri
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