(1708-For Ever) CONCEPT OF GURU IN SIKHISM: Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji In Sikh religion the word 'Guru' is not denoted to its usual meaning such as a teacher or an expert or a guide or a human body, but this is composed of two words- GU and RU. GU means darkness and RU means L...
Vahiguru originated in Sikhism with the Gurus and its earliest use isbelieved to be usedby Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism). Now that you know the meaning of waheguru, how can you bring this four syllable word into your life and daily practice. Take my chakra quiz to find your dominant c...
Golden Temple & Amritsar | History &Meaning | Index Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, also known as Har Mandir in Punjab and India, and Golden Temple in the western world, is the world seat of Sikhism. It is a living symbol of spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs. It emer...
*The word Sadhana is derived from the Sanskrit Sa, meaning all, and Dhana, meaning blessings."The greatest reward of doing Sadhana is that the person becomes incapable of being defeated. Sadhana is a self-victory, and it is a victory over time and space. Getting up in the morning is a...
Their temples have the appearance and feel of a Sikh gurdwara, with the sacred text, the Guru Granth Sahib, installed as the focal point in the main prayer hall. From Seattle Times The Guru Granth Sahib, which is the sacred text of Sikhism, bears 40 verses or shabads of Ravidass. From...
the Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara in Bradford. TheGurdwara(meaning the House of God) is the Sikh place of worship. It is both a spiritual place of worship and a cultural learning centre for the young and old. When it was opened, Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara was the first Gurdwara in ...
Dhansikhi.com is a website that aims to acquaint the younger generation with the principles, ideals, and history of Sikhism. The website offers a range of services, including listening to and reading Hukamnama Katha, exploring historical Gurudwaras, and
Guru Nanak,the founder of Sikhism propagated the same concept of equality in all living beings and instituted the tradition of eating langar food while seated on the floor whether one is rich or poor. To create equality, Guru Nanak abolished all caste system, and all male members use ‘Singh...
He was highly intelligent, often contemplating the meaning of life. Accounts of the young guru state that he could regularly be found discussing religion with the elderly Hindu and Muslim holy men who lived in the forests outside his village. When he was 13, Nanak was expected to go through...
During a tumultuous period, the influence of Masands declined, and Baba Ram Rai rose to prominence. In February 1660, Emperor Aurangzeb returned to Delhi and became concerned about the growing power of Sikhism in Punjab. To counter this, he invited Guru Hari Rai Sahib to Delhi, but the Guru...