idol worship or pray to any ‘superficial powers’. There is a legend that preaches this- Once Guru Nanak was in Hardwar‚ a Hindu center of pilgrimage on the banks of the holy Ganga. Here the Guru found a large gathering of devotees bathing in the river and offering water to the sun. “Why do you throw water to the sun in this way?” Guru Ji asked the pilgrims. “It is an offering to the Sun God” they replied. Guru Nanak heard this and turned the opposite way and started throwing water to the west. “What
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R.S Project: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara Sikhism religion is well known all around the world and was founded 500 years ago‚ The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is ranked as the world’s 5th largest religion. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru‚ Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Introduction Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara has been in Whalley Range for less than 50 years. It was founded in 1961
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guju’s (teacher). The wisdom of these teachings in SRI GUJU GRANTH SHAIB is practical and Universal in their appeal to all mankind. Sikhism was founded by Shri Guju Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1538) who was born in the Punjab area of what now is Pakistan. Guru Nanak began his mission after a mysterious three-day disappearance at the river bein near Sultanpur. When he re-emerged‚ he announced that god was beyond outward religious distinctions and that what matter was to everyone to be a truly devout follower
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the Khalsa. It is celebrated on April 14 each year. On Vaisakhi day in 1699‚ Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Sikh Guru) summoned Sikhs from all over India to the city of Anandpur Sahib. At this gathering‚ the Guru called upon Sikhs to uphold their faith and preserve the Sikh religion. Guru Gobind Singh gave the Khalsa a unique identity with five distinctive symbols of purity and courage‚ known today as the Five K’s. The Guru gave all Khalsa men the surname of Singh (lion) as a reminder to be courageous
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Maaroo Mehla-1 In the previous shabad‚ Guru Ji advised us that we should realize that God has created this world by injecting it with the poison of ego‚ which impels the human beings towards all kinds of evil deeds and leads them into trouble. It is only when we reflect on the Guru’s word and utter God’s Name with true love and devotion that we get rid of this poison and obtain the door of salvation and union with God. In this shabad‚ he again tells us‚ how the one who faithfully acts on the Guru’s
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the movement of gender equality 500 years ago. There have been many famous Sikh women throughout history up to the present day. This essay looks at some of the achievements of these brilliant women. Women Who Shaped Sikh History Mata Nanaki was Guru Nanak’s sister and perhaps the first Sikh.
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Sadhus he travelled through Northern India and then finally arrived at Nanded (in present-day Maharashtra) in central India‚ situated on the bank of the river Godavari‚ where he built a hut to meditate upon God. Madho Das meets Guru Gobind Singh In September 1708‚ Guru Gobind Singh‚ who had come to the Deccan along with the Mughal Emperor‚ Bahadur Shah‚ happened to go to Madho Das’ hut while hunting. Madho Das was
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Kirtan (Development Hymn Singing by a Group or an Individual) Chapter VI – Taking Hukam - Article VII – Taking Hukam Chapter VII – Reading of the Guru Granth Sahib - Article VIII - Sadharan Path (completion of Normal‚ Intermittent Reading of the Guru Granth Sahib) - Article IX - Akhand Path: Uninterrupted-Non-Stop-Completion of the Reading of the Guru Granth Sahib - Article X – Commencing the non-stop reading - Article XI – Concluding the Reading Chapter VIII – Making Offerings‚ Consecration‚ and
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Guru Poornima By PalAvinash | July 2013 Zoom In Zoom Out Page 1 of 3 Hindus attach paramount importance to spiritual gurus. The Sanskrit root "Gu" means darkness or ignorance. "Ru" denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore one who removes darkness of our ignorance is a Guru. Guru meaning enlightener or the guide from darkness into light. Gurus are often equated with God and always regarded as a link between the individual and the Immortal. Just as the moon shines by reflecting the light
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IMPORTANCE OF SPRITUAL KNOWLEDGE In this article‚ I am going to elaborate some facts of life which are based on my own experiences and some Hindu Scriptures. (Not a new thing‚ every person has to some or the other day pass through this phase of life‚ either in this birth or in future births to come.) If one feels the subject boring‚ then certainly he/she can stop reading‚ but I can assure you that you have nothing to lose by reading this article. One can agree or disagree with my viewpoint
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