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Ans. In Guru Granth Sahib the praises of Naam Simran have been certainly given many times, but its definition has purposely been left untold. This means that every one of us is presumed to possess Simran (within), only it needs to be firmly entrenched by remembering it always never to forget it. The very meaning […]
Ans. While meditating, when mind attains the awareness of existence of God through His light, that state is called the revelation of Naam. Naam is also the sudden awareness (like lightening) regarding collective virtues of God. According to the third Master, Guru Amar Das: ਅੰਤਰਿ ਖੂਹਟਾ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਭਰਿਆ ਸਬਦੇ ਕਾਢਿ ਪੀਐ ਪਨਿਹਾਰੀ॥ (SGGS, P. 570)
Q. 50. What do we understand by “Naam”? Read More »
Ans. To worship any one of the twenty-four Avtaaras (of Hindu mythology) as ones spiritual preceptor is Bhakti according to Hindu belief. The idea that God is merciful and from time to time He takes birth for the emancipation of human beings has been prevalent in the Hindu society. The twenty-four Avtaaras, which include Lord
Ans. Guru Nanak Dev always enjoined his disciples for Naam, Daan and Ishnaan, and asserted that all Sikhs should practice honest work and sharing their earnings with less fortunate fellow human beings. According to him the life of those observing Naam, Daan and Ishnaan always stayed in perfect balance or equipoise. Bhai Gurdas in the
Ans. Discrimination based on caste or race has absolutely no place in Sikhism. According to Bhai Gurdas, the creation of four castes (in the Hindu society) resulted in discrimination in the world. From this discrimination grew hatred to such an extent that now the whole humanity is a victim of bigotry. The (Sikh) Gurus broke
Q.47. Is there a place for caste system and racism in Sikhism? Read More »
Ans. It is said that in order to determine the level of progress of any society, one should consider the place it gives to its women-whether it is running away from or running after (lusting) them. The sign of an unhealthy society is the suppression of its women, to consider them inferior to men or
Q. 46. What is the status of women in Sikhism? Read More »
Ans. Just before dawn the following prayers are to be recited: Japu Ji, Jaap Sahib, Sawaiyye (beginning with ‘Saravag -and ending with Sri Bhagwan ko bhed na sudh samooh sidhan payo”). Chaupai Sahib Anand Sahib The significance of these prayers is given below: Japu Ji: This prayer is the premier segment of our scripture. Consider
Q. 45. Name the prayers prescribed for daily recitation and describe their significance. Read More »
Ans. The meaning of this sentence, which is recited towards the conclusion of Ardaas (Sikh supplication), is that Guru Nanak says, whoever keeps the name of God as his/her guiding beacon in life shall always be in ascending spirits being lies in staying within God’s will every ones well Also, in Guru Granth Sahib it
Q. 44. What is the meaning of “Nanak Naam charhdi kala, tere bhaane sarbat ka bhala”? Read More »
Ans. This sentence comes from that “Tankhaah Naama” (code of discipline) whose beginning lines are: “Questions by Bhai Nand Lal, with answers by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji”. It contains the following (poetical) proclamation: “Listen Nand Lal, this truthWhich I shall make happen during my (spiritual) reignAll (four) castes will become oneAll will meditate on
Q. 43. Where is the sentence, “Raj karega Khalsa, aakee rahe na koe” written? Read More »
Ans. Our (national) slogan is, “Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akaal”. This means, only those who keep saying throughout their life that: Timeless God is the only truth, shall be happy, successful and spiritually enriched. The vigour and enthusiasm with which the Sikhs used to utter this slogan at the conclusion of religious ceremonies, like
Q. 42. What is our national slogan? Read More »
