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'''Satgur''' or '''Sat-Guru''' consists to 2 roots - ''Sat'' meaning 'true' and ''[[Guru]]'' meaning 'spiritual teacher'. So the word means the 'true spiritual teacher'. | '''Satgur''' or '''Sat-Guru''' consists to 2 roots - ''Sat'' meaning 'true' and ''[[Guru]]'' meaning 'spiritual teacher'. So the word means the 'true spiritual teacher'. Satguru is one of the Many Names used to Refer to God. As Satgur was the One True Guru who Guided the 10 Sikh Gurus of The Sikh Panth. | ||
'''Guru''' is a word which in turn consists to 2 roots - 'Gu' and 'Ru'. So the word Guru means a person who dispels the darkness of ignorance ('gu'), and proclaims enlightenment ('ru'). It is the application of the formula to make our life excellently balanced and successful; to bring vision and spiritual awareness in our minds and to move us away from selfishness and limitedness in our behaviour and in our attitudes. | '''Guru''' is a word which in turn consists to 2 roots - 'Gu' and 'Ru' used for the 10 Guru Sahibans & 1 Shabad Guru Granth Sahib Ji of Sikhs. So the word Guru means a person who dispels the darkness of ignorance ('gu'), and proclaims enlightenment ('ru'). It is the application of the formula to make our life excellently balanced and successful; to bring vision and spiritual awareness in our minds and to move us away from selfishness and limitedness in our behaviour and in our attitudes. | ||
A Guru is a teacher or enlightener who brings his followers (devotees) from darkness to light. Guru is an idea or an institution, not a person. However, a person can attain this level of clarity of reality. The '''GURU''', is a '''spiritual guide''' or preceptor. The term, long used in the Indian religious tradition, has a special connotation in the [[Sikh]] system. | A Guru is a teacher or enlightener who brings his followers (devotees) from darkness to light. Guru is an idea or an institution, not a person. However, a person can attain this level of clarity of reality. The '''GURU''', is a '''spiritual guide''' or preceptor. The term, long used in the Indian religious tradition, has a special connotation in the [[Sikh]] system. The Gurus are the Reflection of the Qualities/Wisdom/[[Jot]] of Satguru or Akaal Purakh the One True God. The Gurus are the One who have Attained God in themselves and Guided the Sikh and Non-Sikh Folk. | ||
The [[Sikh]] faith itself signifies discipleship, the word 'Sikh' ('''sisya''' in [[Sanskrit]] and '''sissa''' or '''sekha''' in [[Wikipedia:Pali|Pali]]) means '''pupil''' or '''learner'''. The concept of [[Guru]], the teacher or enlightener who guides his/its devotees (Sikhs), is thus central to [[Sikhism]]. The [[Guru]], according to [[Sikh]] belief, is the vital link in man’s spiritual progress. | The [[Sikh]] faith itself signifies discipleship, the word 'Sikh' ('''sisya''' in [[Sanskrit]] and '''sissa''' or '''sekha''' in [[Wikipedia:Pali|Pali]]) means '''pupil''' or '''learner'''. The concept of [[Guru]], the teacher or enlightener who guides his/its devotees (Sikhs), is thus central to [[Sikhism]]. The [[Guru]], according to [[Sikh]] belief, is the vital link in man’s spiritual progress. | ||
==Misconception== | |||
Some Refer to Guru Nanak Dev Ji as Satgur which is Purely Wrong and is a the Result of Mistranslations. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Guru]] | * [[Guru]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:23, 15 August 2024
Satgur or Sat-Guru consists to 2 roots - Sat meaning 'true' and Guru meaning 'spiritual teacher'. So the word means the 'true spiritual teacher'. Satguru is one of the Many Names used to Refer to God. As Satgur was the One True Guru who Guided the 10 Sikh Gurus of The Sikh Panth.
Guru is a word which in turn consists to 2 roots - 'Gu' and 'Ru' used for the 10 Guru Sahibans & 1 Shabad Guru Granth Sahib Ji of Sikhs. So the word Guru means a person who dispels the darkness of ignorance ('gu'), and proclaims enlightenment ('ru'). It is the application of the formula to make our life excellently balanced and successful; to bring vision and spiritual awareness in our minds and to move us away from selfishness and limitedness in our behaviour and in our attitudes.
A Guru is a teacher or enlightener who brings his followers (devotees) from darkness to light. Guru is an idea or an institution, not a person. However, a person can attain this level of clarity of reality. The GURU, is a spiritual guide or preceptor. The term, long used in the Indian religious tradition, has a special connotation in the Sikh system. The Gurus are the Reflection of the Qualities/Wisdom/Jot of Satguru or Akaal Purakh the One True God. The Gurus are the One who have Attained God in themselves and Guided the Sikh and Non-Sikh Folk.
The Sikh faith itself signifies discipleship, the word 'Sikh' (sisya in Sanskrit and sissa or sekha in Pali) means pupil or learner. The concept of Guru, the teacher or enlightener who guides his/its devotees (Sikhs), is thus central to Sikhism. The Guru, according to Sikh belief, is the vital link in man’s spiritual progress.
Misconception
Some Refer to Guru Nanak Dev Ji as Satgur which is Purely Wrong and is a the Result of Mistranslations.
See also
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