Mythology

Mythology can refer to either the study of myths or a body of myths. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story. however, the academic use of the term generally does not pass judgment on its truth or falsity. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

Mythology is used as Brahmgyan Terminology in Sikhism. The defination of all mythological characters wether exist or not are explained in Guru Granth sahib, for example Garuda is part man - part bird in hindu mythology, but the main thing to understand is Garuda is Spiritual Wisdom from which one can obtain lord. Similarly, in Chandi Charitar, Dhumar Lochan is showed fighting with Chandi, but actual is DhumarLochan(Who have less wisdom, who can't see truth properly) is fighting with Chandi (Who has spiritual wisdom = Parchand Gyan). The real definition of Gopal, Murari, Beethula, Mahakaal, Nar Narain, Baudha etc are explained in Sikhism.

Sikh's too have mythology which is present in Janamsakhis. One have to explore to find the message from them. As Janamsakhis were written by person who did not have knowledge of Gurmat, so writers of Janamsakhis were not able to explain Sakhis in limit of Gurmat. So all those Sakhis which are out of limit of Gurmat are condenmed as they should be.

Those who have studied the SriGuru Granth Sahib can interpret Hindu Mythology easily, because Guru Granth Sahib has spiritual knowledge and in hinduism that knowledge is actually hidden in characters and people with little education will, most likely not be able to grasp the deeper truths of such stories. Where Guru Granth Sahib changed defination of Mythological characters their Dasam granth explained all the Puranas again with their changed meaning. So Sikhs have different interpretations of Puranas as comparable to many hindus because they have gurmat dictionary to interpret it and their intellectual level has been enhanced (if they have studied Guru Granth Sahib properly).

In Indian Mythology it is said that Dhaul is a ox which supports the earth over his head, but Guru Sahib has pointed out that this is only an allegory, relating Dhaul to faith on which whole world stands. So This brahmgyan terminology was used by the Sikh gurus, Siddartha Gautama and Mahavira to mention only a few.