Gurmat Articles

Salvation lies only in the Gurughar

เจ—เฉเจฐย เจ•เฉˆย เจธเจฌเจฆเจฟย เจคเจฐเฉ‡ย เจฎเฉเจจเจฟย เจ•เฉ‡เจคเฉ‡ย เจ‡เฉฐเจฆเฉเจฐเจพเจฆเจฟเจ•ย เจฌเฉเจฐเจนเจฎเจพเจฆเจฟย เจคเจฐเฉ‡ย เฅฅเจธเจจเจ• เจธเจจเฉฐเจฆเจจ เจคเจชเจธเฉ€ เจœเจจ เจ•เฉ‡เจคเฉ‡ เจ—เฉเจฐ เจชเจฐเจธเจพเจฆเฉ€ เจชเจพเจฐเจฟ เจชเจฐเฉ‡ เฅฅเฉงเฅฅเจญเจตเจœเจฒเฉ เจฌเจฟเจจเฉ เจธเจฌเจฆเฉˆ เจ•เจฟเจ‰ เจคเจฐเฉ€เจ เฅฅเจจเจพเจฎ เจฌเจฟเจจเจพ เจœเจ—เฉ เจฐเฉ‹เจ—เจฟ เจฌเจฟเจ†เจชเจฟเจ† เจฆเฉเจฌเจฟเจงเจพ เจกเฉเจฌเจฟ เจกเฉเจฌเจฟ เจฎเจฐเฉ€เจ เฅฅเฉงเฅฅ เจฐเจนเจพเจ‰ เฅฅGuru Granth Sahib Ji: Ang 1125 These verses prove that the liberation of all kinds of beings is only possible through

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3 Must-Read Books for Those New to Sikhi

If you’re new to Sikhi and looking for insightful books to guide you on your spiritual journey, you’re in the right place. In this list, weโ€™ve curated three must-read books that provide a deep introduction to Sikh teachings, philosophy, and spirituality. These books will not only

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Parallel Parkash of Sri Dasam Granth

The article, titledย “Parallel Parkash: An Analysis of the Evidence Presented in Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh History”ย byย Dr. Dapinder Singh (U.K.), discusses the issue of performingย ‘parallel parkash’ย (enthroning side-by-side) ofย Sri Guru Granth Sahibย andย Sri Dasam Granth. The author argues that such a practice isย against Sikh doctrines and traditions,

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52 Hukams of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji

The 52 Hukams (52 Commandments) are a set of guidelines given by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to the Sikh community. These instructions outline how Sikhs should live their lives, practice their faith, and serve society. They are a blend of spiritual, ethical, and practical guidance,

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Synonyms for “Gurmantar” in Gurbani

Maha Mantar: เจฎเจนเจพ เจฎเฉฐเจคเฉเจฐเฉ เจ—เฉเจฐ เจนเจฟเจฐเจฆเฉˆ เจฌเจธเจฟเจ“ เจ…เจšเจฐเจœ เจจเจพเจฎเฉ เจธเฉเจจเจฟเจ“ เจฐเฉ€ เฅฅเฉฉเฅฅBeej Mantar: เจฌเฉ€เจœ เจฎเฉฐเจคเฉเจฐเฉ เจธเจฐเจฌ เจ•เฉ‹ เจ—เจฟเจ†เจจเฉ เฅฅMool Mantar: เจฎเฉ‚เจฒ เจฎเฉฐเจคเฉเจฐเฉ เจนเจฐเจฟ เจจเจพเจฎเฉ เจฐเจธเจพเจ‡เจฃเฉ เจ•เจนเฉ เจจเจพเจจเจ• เจชเฉ‚เจฐเจพ เจชเจพเจ‡เจ† เฅฅเฉซเฅฅ There is one primal and top Mantar which is referenced in Gurbani, that being the gupt

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Can sikhs drink alcohol?

Gurbani is very clear when it comes to the consumption of alcohol. It is never permissible under any conditions. In fact, Gurbani states that even if alcohol is prepared using holy water, it remains impure, and Gursikhs should not drink it. เจธเฉเจฐเจธเจฐเฉ€ เจธเจฒเจฒ เจ•เฉเจฐเจฟเจค เจฌเจพเจฐเฉเจจเฉ€ เจฐเฉ‡

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“Guru Nanak Sahib” or “Guru Nanak Dev”?

In recent times, some individuals have argued that it is incorrect to refer to Guru Sahib as “Guru Nanak Dev Ji,” suggesting that the addition of “Dev” was a distortion influenced by Hindus to claim Guru Nanak Sahib Ji as part of Hinduism. Instead, they advocate

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Pronunciation of Adhak in Gurbani

According to the writing style of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, there is no use of the Adhak symbol in the text. However, during recitation, the use of Adhak is common. If Adhak is not pronounced where needed, it can lead to incorrect meanings and

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Who was Bhagat Ramanand Jiโ€™s TRUE Guru?

Bhagat Ramanand Ji is widely known to have been the originalย guruย of several of the Bhagats whose Bani is included in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Interestingly, there is an oral tradition in the villageย Bhagsarย confirming that Bhagat Ramanand Ji was a Sikh of Sri Guru Nanak Dev

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How Bhagat Kabir Ji Met Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Embraced Him as his Guru

This article will provide ample historical evidence that Bhagat Kabir Ji and Guru Nanak Sahib were contemporaries. Not only were they contemporaries but they also met, and during this meeting, Bhagat Kabir Ji accepted Guru Nanak Sahib as his Guru and became a Sikh of Guru

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