ਦੇਵ ਪੁਰੀ ਮਹਿ ਗਯਉ ਆਪਿ ਪਰਮੇਸ੍ਵਰ ਭਾਯਉ ॥ਹਰਿ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਣੁ ਦੀਅਉ ਸਿਰੀ ਗੁਰੁ ਤਹ ਬੈਠਾਯਉ ॥ਰਹਸੁ ਕੀਅਉ ਸੁਰ ਦੇਵ ਤੋਹਿ ਜਸੁ ਜਯ ਜਯ ਜੰਪਹਿ ॥ਅਸੁਰ ਗਏ ਤੇ ਭਾਗਿ ਪਾਪ ਤਿਨੑ ਭੀਤਰਿ ਕੰਪਹਿ ॥ਕਾਟੇ ਸੁ ਪਾਪ ਤਿਨੑ ਨਰਹੁ ਕੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਰਾਮਦਾਸੁ ਜਿਨੑ ਪਾਇਯਉ ॥ਛਤ੍ਰੁ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਨੁ ਪਿਰਥਮੀ ਗੁਰ ਅਰਜੁਨ
Read MoreThe history of 1984 often creates fear, anxiety, anger, and hatred among Sikhs. What we are usually told about it is either government propaganda or presented in a very misleading way. Because of this, many Sikhs avoid telling their children about this history, saying that it
Read MoreNishan Sahib was first raised by the third Sikh Guru, Dhan Guru Amar Das Patshah Ji, at Goindwal Sahib. In Gurbani, it is clearly mentioned that the religious flag, the Nishan, of Dhan Guru Amar Das Patshah Ji was white in colour. The white colour is
Read MoreGurbani rejects slavery: Gurbani teaches that Vaheguru is Kind and Just to all, so a Just Creator cannot be pleased with slavery or exploitation in the name of religion. It clearly condemns all forms of exploitation, coercion, and slavery. Equality ends slavery: While many traditions justified slavery in their
Read MoreA common question is often raised. Why do some Sikhs believe that Langar prepared by a Patit, such as a Mona, an adulterer, or a tobacco user, is not acceptable for the Khalsa of Guru Sahib? Isn’t love enough? If someone prepares Langar with prem, should
Read MoreBhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji (1878–1961) was a renowned freedom fighter, reformer, theologian, and a key figure in the Lahore Conspiracy Case. He was also the first person to be imprisoned during the Gurdwara Reform Movement. In the early decades of the 20th century, when the
Read MoreThe Sikh Rehat Maryada is the guiding document that establishes the foundational code for both personal conduct and community life among Sikhs. The standards set forth in this document are observed at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the supreme Sikh authority, and upheld by the Shiromani Gurdwara
Read MoreNo final Day of Judgment: There is no specific final day when all humans are judged. Instead, divine judgment occurs constantly and individually when one dies. Continuous Divine Justice: Sikhi rejects the idea that souls must wait in their graves for a single, collective Judgment Day before entering
Read MoreMeaning of Amrit: Amrit means A-Mrityu — “without death”; the opposite of Bikh (poison). Naam, Gurbani, Kirtan, and Divine Nectar are all described as Amrit because they bring spiritual life. Purpose of Amrit: Amrit initiation ceremony gives Amrit in the form of Naam (Gur-mantar) and Divine Nectar (Paahul) as unlocking key to the Immortal Vaheguru. Without Amrit, Sach Khand (the Realm of Truth) cannot
Read MoreMeaning of Gurbani: Gurbani means the Word revealed through the Guru — the sacred words and teachings of Vaheguru spoken through the mouth of the Satguru. Divine Source Its source is directly Vaheguru, not any third party or intermediary such as a messenger or angel. Authentic and Sealed: Gurbani was written,
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