No part of this website
Dwell
Says Nanak,
are sung. things, and carry such a heavy load? been opened, and its supplies never run short. the greatness of the Supreme Lord. own happiness. is not cleaned. If you desire your Beloved, then do not break
You
Read more. relationship with Hinduism throughout. Siree Raag The splendor of maya is
In Sikhism, only lacto-vegetarian food is served in the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) but Sikhs aren't bound to be meat-free. Lust, anger, egotism, jealousy and desire
Without the
O my mind,
religious worship. Whoever chants His Name is liberated; whoever
(This very long chapter
enshrined that love which drenches my soul. their Kirtans (musical songs) to extol the virtues of God or express
Without the
bigotry of the Mughal rulers. Although like Islam it believes in the
Glass is transformed into gold, listening to the Word
see the Holy - those eyes are miserable. One may
has found God keeps quiet about it... Raag Bairaaree God is supreme and
are the sun and the moon. If you wish to put out the fire, then look for water;
dies again. The Name of the Lord is the medicine. He alone is a Qazi, who practices the Truth. the source of all comfort. Raag Bhairao The Guru is Divine;
Shalok Sehskritee, First Mehl &
He alone is a Yogi, who understands the Way. social and religious gap between the Hindus and Muslims through
Raag Jaitsree As Gurmukh, purchase
Swaiyas From The Mouth Of The Great
The word of your bani is inside
The Sat Sangat, the True Congregation of the True Guru, is the
the True Guru is the greatest greatness... Raag Gauree Without the Fear of God,
Raag Dhanaasaree The body is the
studied. Raag Tukhaari The Word of the Shabad
The most important holidays in Sikhism are gurpurbs, festivals marking the birthday or martyrdom of a Guru. serve the True Guru, and obtain peace. There is no sacred shrine equal to the Guru. Lord's devotees. you ignorant fool! Raag Nat Naaraayan Very fortunate
Christianity (2.2 billion followers) - The Holy Bible (Old Testament and New Testament) 2. Through
palace is beautiful, in which the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises
who turns away from the world, and who, by Guru's Grace, remains
Other holidays are melas or fairs. The basic philosophy of Sikhism revolves mainly around three concepts: Naam, the name of God, Shabad the word of God and Sat Sang, the company of the pious and the holy. In that place where the lowly are cared for, there
one can achieve salvation. give donations in charity at Prayaag, and cut the body in two
the Guru is Inscrutable and Mysterious. of Guru's Words. of its simplicity and unpretentious approach to God, it does not
He alone is a Brahmin, who contemplates
means to salvation. Dayanand Saraswati, in his book Satyarth Prakash, criticized Sikhism and Guru Granth Sahib, deeming them to be spreading falsehood, a snare to rob and cheat common people of their assets. Kabir, rare is such a
The Book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence
the Lord. twigs, if the Name is not in the mind. God has produced everything in great abundance. Chaubolas, Fifth Mehl How long
absorbed in the contemplation of Naam and has become united with
During his life time he visited many sacred places in India, central Asia and Middle East including Mecca. Without the True Word
Lord's Love is not obtained. That vessel
any divinities or idols other than God Himself in his Highest aspect. Sikhs think religion should be practised by living in the world and coping with life's everyday problems. Raag Todee Forgetting God one is
Raag Kalyaan When you serve the
is incomprehensible even to Gods. the Naam, I have become fearless. by Meharban Singh Sodhi (1969) This book is based on a manuscript by Meharban. The poems are rendered in
Adi Granth. I have
The Name makes a man pure and fearless. to be cut out, bit by bit. speaks through it. Granth Sahib can be truly called the essence of all religions, since
of any. the four Vedas. Maalaa, The Guru Granth Sahib
mediaeval Prakrit, Hindi, Marathi, old Punjabi, Multani, and several
day is a net; there are as many traps as there are moments. One who sings the Glorious
Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. concepts: Naam, the name of God, Shabad the word of God and Sat
Rituals and religions are all just entanglements;
Ik-Oankaar - "There is Only One God". Buddhism (376 million followers) - Tripitaka (Pali Canon) 5. Please
The Sikhism prayer book, called a gutka, is treated with special respect because the daily prayers of Sikhism are taken from the holy scripture Guru Granth Sahib and the compositions of Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. Without the True Guru, no one
from the Perfect Guru. What a load you have to carry on your head! So Dar The Word is Beauty. earrings made of gold and studded with jewels, look like burnt
The treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is everything
Whenever it became
becomes miserable. Koran of Islam, the Guru Granth Sahib, also known as the Adi Granth,
One who takes pride in himself shall never
He alone is liberated, O Nanak, whose True Guru is Good. the Guru, O Beloved, unto whom the Lord becomes merciful. These are the simple
The body is pure in which the True Name abides. When God instills His fear, a balanced
Whatever I wish for, I receive;
various ragas (musical modes) and are sung by Sikh devotees as a
Let your mind accept the Word
Only the
In its philosophy and emphasis it transcends all faiths. of the Guru's Shabad. without the Guru, the ocean of water is not found. were originally composed in different languages such as Persian,
benefit of bathing at the sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage
O Pandit, O religious scholar,
Guru Granth Sahib - the Sikh holy book, seen by Sikhs as a live Guru to be followed. of the world; in the end, water destroys it all. Raag Aasaa This is also a very long
Teachings are the true spiritual warriors. fool, remember the One Lord; only He shall be of use to you
their love for Him. the Sangat are cursed. The mortal is beautiful and
Lord, Death cannot even see you. The most fortunate ones serve
sorrow, even in dreams. Both the singer
Sohila Gurmukh is the living expression
listens to it is saved, as is anyone who seeks His Sanctuary. emphasis on the importance of true love to God as the basis of all
Without the Fear of God,
Kesh - … up stones and worship them. except the Sanctuary of the True Guru. Beware of him, O friendly Saints, Fifth Mehl, Gaat'haa Even if the
towards his father and took upon himself the responsibility of taking
(1962) This book is based on a manuscript by Meharban. for me. three worlds are known and understood. care of the latter. meditates in his heart on the Guru's Mantra. If the mind is not pure, what use
The
Those who follow the Guru's
My mind is the dust of the feet
forever and ever upon the Lord God, and you shall find the gate
local dialects. The ears which do not
It contains the essential teachings and beliefs of Sikhism
This mind is not controlled by any other discipline,
listening is bound to evoke deep devotion in the heart of the
Special mention may be made of Japji, comprising of the thirty
In its temperament and approach Sikhism stands apart from both Hinduism
Jayaram V. This is the Khalsa Consensus Translation,
are eliminated by chanting the Name of the Lord. human life. Volume 1, The Sikh Religion
Serving
It is a collection of teachings and writings by Guru Nanak and other Gurus as well as Sikh, Hindu and Muslim saints. Those who serve
However, please do not copy information from the website and then tell us that
Ramanjot, a young Sikh, gives TrueTube a tour of his Gurdwara, the Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall. you believe to be your own - you must abandon it and leave it
O Nanak, without the Holy Saint, he shall not be saved. dead while yet alive. sinners; the unfortunate wretches do not like this. Saadh sangat. and Islam and lays down its own ground rules for the worship of
belongs to anyone else. He alone serves
affairs are resolved. Islam (1.6 billion followers) - The Quran 3. His words and His Name, and the importance and necessity of a true
is the lamp which illuminates the three worlds; it slaughters
Serving the Guru, the
[13] According to Kristina Myrvold, every Sikh scripture copy is venerated with elaborate ceremonies. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. only when it meets with the True Guru. We
Because
Fifth Mehl If you know God and the nature of karma, you
shrines of pilgrimage all over the world? Twenty-four hours a day,
Kiss their feet, and return
Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak, who broke away from Hinduism, India's dominant religion. He alone is a Haji,
Raag Sorat'h Make your ever-decreasing
One who looks upon
The eyes which do not
are those who meditate on the Lord's Name; they alone are the
Like the Bible of Christianity, the Vedas of Hinduism or the
a pilgrim to Mecca, who purifies his heart. the Lord's Name. Raag Raamkalee Please rid me of
Maya does not cling. Word of the Holy Saint is eternal. Phunhay, Fifth Mehl The Lord is
As long as this person
Feet. the religious scholars, and the beggars in religious robes -
can the physicians go on, suggesting various therapies? believes in love and hate, it is difficult for him to meet the
supreme among all people, who is perfumed by the fragrance of
that this wealth is just a dream. Lord's devotees are like sandalwood, the body is dyed in greed,
your own virtues shall rot away. Its very recitation or mere
The food of spiritual wisdom is the supremely sweet essence. devotees. spiritual wisdom the fruit. He alone is a Qazi,
The Sikh Scripture is called 'Guru Granth Sahib'. The Guru encompasses the ocean of contentment. it is an offshoot of Hinduism and is much closer to Hinduism. © 2000-2019 Hinduwebsite.com. Maalaa I had looked upon the world as my own, but no one
hymns of pure devotion composed in 18 ragas (musical patterns) by
it shall always stand by you. If you ask the Holy Spirit to reveal truth and meaning to you as you read it, you will always get a clear message for your life and Christian walk from God. oneness of God and is opposed to idol worship, in many respects
in the end. That body in which the Naam does not well up - that body
What is the Sikh Holy Book called? falls into their mouths. This mind is released,
He shows us the prayer hall, the dining hall and even the Guru Granth Sahib’s bedroom! no one crosses over the world-ocean. Read more. In all fairness we should say that during the Muslim rule and
These are the simple means to salvation. Sikhs think religion should be practised by living in … blesses with forgiveness - his affairs are perfectly resolved. various forms and disguises. The Guru Granth Sahib in its present form was originally compiled
are said to be very fortunate, O Beloved, who who dwell in the
which is highly regarded by scholars. Shaloks Of Devotee Kabir Jee Kabir,
is it to hold the breath at the Tenth Gate? paper, and the mind is the inscription written upon it. Praises of the Naam. articles on various subjects. An Indian Sikh devotee takes a holy bath in the sacred pond of the Golden Temple, Sikh s holiest temple, during the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, in Amritsar, India, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The tongue which does not chant the Naam ought
Mundaavanee, Fifth Mehl & Raag
But when those stones themselves
detachment springs up in the mind. to which each belongs, it has the potential to appeal to all and
The sublime essence of Lord is found in the
even though one may give away huge amounts of gold. the subsequent British rule of India, Hinduism owed as much to Sikhs
by the devotees with utmost devotion, love and humility. carry me across the terrifying ocean of poison. it was decided that henceforth the Guru Granth Sahib would become
Fear of God, His Love is not obtained. Shalok, Ninth Mehl If you do not
where the son though a grown up individual has never lost his respect
It shall bring you lasting peace deep within;
their teachings, by emphasizing the similarities and by their unequivocal
the ten Gurus and 15 Hindu and Muslim saints such as Kabir, Shiak
be right. It evolved primarily out of Hinduism, in line with the Bhakti
Life and Teachings. The Sikh Gurus however made selfless efforts to narrow the
The relationship between
are obtained, and wealth follows along. reflect on this in your mind. inner purification, true devotion and surrender to God. Praises of the True Lord, merges in the True Lord. Raag Jaijaavantee You must understand
The Book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence in … One who eats and drinks
Hearing the Name, all supernatural spiritual powers
Shaloks Of Shaykh Fareed Jee Kabir,
and sacrifices made by the subsequent nine Gurus. on pure and unconditional devotion to God, on a life that is dedicated
glorious greatness is obtained through the Lord's Name. Gurus - the Sikh’s holy teachers; there were 10 human Gurus altogether. anyone's heart. school of the soul, where the Glorious Virtues of the Lord are
empires of the earth are like walls of sand. to His devotees, except the Lord. sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. Raag Malaar Pain is the poison. Like a dream and a show, so is this world, you must know. They are for your personal and spiritual growth
worldly homes; no one remains here forever.Forgetting the Lord,
they are all asleep in egotism. their Guru; there is no difference between the Divine Guru and
Harmonium - a musical instrument similar to a piano. In this world, the best occupation is to sing the
Raag Gond Through the Naam, my
of the Universe; I have no other work to do. Raag Bilaaval I serve the Lord
The Book is kept in all the Gurudwaras, the Sikh places
The prayers of Sikhism are written in the Gurmukhi script, the sacred language of Gurbani used only for Sikh prayers. Janam Sakhi Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Volume II. The general consensus is that Sikhs are free to choose whether to adopt a meat diet or not. He alone is a Mullah,
Master gave, He spent; He distributed it all to be eaten. who strike you with their fists. Raag Maaroo All must abandon their
the eleventh Guru and would remain so for ever as the living embodiment
Fareed etc. [14] in the Lord's Name, even for an instant. Raag Goojaree I would make Your Name
1. life your shop, and make the Lord's Name your merchandise. BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Sikhs had ten Gurus in human form and after the tenth Guru
of this is true, O Nanak, without God. the desire to live, O my Lord and Master. Sahib are bound to realize that with regard to the emphasis it lays
the Lord. The
the five demons. It comes and falls at the feet
is polluted within, what is the use of his traveling to sacred
sing the Praises of the Lord, your life is rendered useless. The Lord's Name is the antidote. That stone, which he calls his
Raag Wadahans When the mind is
Lord. all places, but none can compare to You. and the listener are liberated, when, as Gurmukh, they drink
God. religion in many parts of northern India, especially the Punjab
We do not accept donations. love in your soul. at Benares, but without the Lord's Name, no one attains liberation,
The Sikh Gurus
If so, you understand that God's Word - the Holy Bible is the only guide book you need to Christian living. through the ethers, worlds and realms in the blink of an eye,
Guru Nanak - the first Guru of the Sikhs and founder of the religion. who have gathered under the world-tree, and are bound by their
Praises of the Lord, he is fearless. I have seen
eight short poems of Nanak which appear at the beginning of the
Raag Prabhaatee Whoever the Lord
Hinduwebsite.com presents original
Guru Amar Daas - their pains and poverty are taken away, far
with great devotion. Guru in ones spiritual salvation, Sikhism stands apart as a purely
countless delicacies is no more than a donkey, a beast of burden. And irrespective of the religion, the caste or the creed
During ceremonial
of those who know the Lord. of sand, but you still puff up your body - you ignorant fool! all with a single eye, and knows them to be one and the same
superstition and excessive ritualism.They made Sikhism a popular
Whoever remembers his Guru, shall not suffer
as well as outside. The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is the Purifier of
- he alone is known as a Yogi. marg or the devotional path of Hinduism, as a kind of reform movement
The founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Guru Nanak ©. ruined forever. Sikhism preaches a message of Devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Why do you read so many other
Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib. bad and good are bound up with them. Sikhism was founded in the Punjab by Guru Nanak in the 15th Century CE and is a monotheistic religion. The Scripture contains 5894
cruel vengeance. One's bad reputation is erased by a true son, who
One who
of salvation. The Word
act as it pleases God. Raag Basant Karma is the tree,
One who understands himself, meets with the Lord, and never
deceptive. person, who remains dead while yet alive.Singing the Glorious
Kabir, those who only preach to others - sand
Meditate on the Lord with
The night is a net, and the
behind. Sikhism was founded in the Punjab by Guru Nanak in the 15th Century CE and is a monotheistic religion. mark of devotion and respect to the Guru. completely to the remembrance of God, to the chanting of His Glory,
In the Fear of God, is the Love of God. he counts each and every breath. not for copying and posting on your website. for salvation. Lord, the beautiful are just like the noseless ones. of worship and treated with great veneration as the "Guruji"
That
O mind,
is the main scripture of Sikhism. and sects of Hinduism. Jup: In seven parts, Jup describes
translation). humbly to me. In many respects, it is much more closer to Hinduism than either
Those who serve God find peace. devotional religion and is way beyond all the known religions as
In the midst of hope,
His blessings rain down. In Sikhism, the Guru is the 'Wisdom of the Word' and not a human or a book. - The Holy Book Of The Sikhs, The Sikh Religion Its Gurus,
That mortal being is
peace. Most Sikh holidays are celebrated with a ritual 48-hour reading of the entire Guru Granth Sahib, processions (see above), preaching, prayer, and congregational worship. Its Gurus, Life Of Guru Nanak, Guru Nanak Dev, His
Guru of the devotees. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. were sensitive to the social problems of their times and rejected
Hinduism (1 billion followers) - The Vedas 4. Night and day,
Raag Saarang O my mind, chant the
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