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{{Salok Mahala 9 menu|Salok Mahala 9-page 4|Salok Mahala 9-page 1|1426|60440}} ...uru Arjan's]] Mundavani and appear from page 1426 to 1429 of the Sikh holy Granth.

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...Granth Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|A page from the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]}} ...oly Book]]s. The main holy scripture of the Sikhs is the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] also shortened to [[SGGS]]. The first Shabad in the SGGS is the [[Mool Ma

...੧ </big> The digit <big> ੧ </big> or 1 here represents the first Guru, [[Guru Nanak]] and is pronounced "Phahla" meaning "first". | 4. || <big> ੪ </big> || Chu'tha

...root of all goodness and virtues.'' - Guru Nanak Sahib in Sri Guru Granth Sahib (470) ==Bani of Guru Nanak==

...a born in the navel lotus of Vishnu was called the son of Lotus.''(Kama M. 4, p. 1309)'' Acc. to Guru Granth Sahib, Brahma did not realise that he was puffed up with ego. When he was in trou

==What Guru Granth Sahib Says== ...ated patience to the gunn of soul bride. Without patience one can pop off. guru ji gave various dalils like patience the milk and human the calf

...ni.com/bhai_gurdas_vaaran/vaar/12/pauri/4/line/2|Bhai Gurdas vaar 12 pauri 4|ਹਉ ਤਿਸੁ ਘੋਲਿ ਘੁਮਾਇਆ ਪਰ ਨਾਰੀ ਦ ===Adi Guru Granth Sahib===

...Gurmukh with it; the Ambrosial Nectar of this Amrit trickles down." (sggs page 41) *"His Ambrosial Amrit is so sweet to my mind and body." (sggs page 698)

[[Image:damdamasahib_nanded.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gurudwara Damdama Sahib (Nanded, Maharashtra - India)]] :::(Guru pratap suraj granth, page 6231, ain 2 , ansu 4)

The Index of the [[Dasam Granth]]: ...[http://www.searchgurbani.com/main.php?book=dasam_granth&action=pagebypage&page=1 Chapter 1]

...igion.<ref name=ke>Keene Michael, Online Worksheets, Nelson Thornes, 2003, page = 38, isbn = 0-7487-7159-X</ref> It is a voluminous text of 1430 ''Angs'' ( | [[Guru Ravidas]] || 14th Century || [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnav]] Hindu || [[Chamar]] |

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...her [[Bhagat]]s and writers whose writings can be found in the holy [[Guru Granth]]. The word "[[Bani]]" s refers to their utterances and writings. So the co ...i Guru Granth Sahib]] their perpetual Guru, which is treated like a living Guru.

The Standand format of the "[[Guru Granth Sahib|Siri Guru Granth Sahib Beerh]]" with the customary format has a total of 1430 pages. ...pages with headlines (starting with new raag) have less than 19 lines per page.

...iritual insight). [http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=875&punjabi=t&id=37353#l37353 (ਪੰਨਾ 875, ਸਤਰ 2)] * Ramarks Against Hazrat Sheikh Fareed Sahib

...[[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which gove ...e series. The composition in this raga appears on a total of 67 pages from page numbers 728 to 795.

Following hymns from [[Guru Ramdas]] are registered in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the sacred scripture of [[Sikhism]]. ==Page 1264==

...nged by hari singh ---->. On the stage situated in the [[Gurdwara sahib]], Guru Ji had discussion with Ajita Randhawa. ...is on the left (or east) bank of [[Ravi River]] on the Indo-Pak border. [[Guru Nanak Dev]] used to visit this site for meditation.

{{Dasam Granth Sidebar}} * PREREQUISITE: [[Guru Granth Sahib|Thorough study of Guru Granth Sahib]]

...on page 304 of [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. It is the third composition on this page. |Mėhlĝ 4. <br>

...a-Patti-Sahib-C.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Structure at Gurdwara Maulvi Patti Sahib]] ...ng of soft light clay and is re-used) is located at the site where young [[Guru Nanak]] learned the various different languages mainly [[Persian]] and [[Ar

...hu's Picture28.jpg|thumb|400px|right|{{cs|''"In Bhadon, those who love the Guru, shall not be thrown into hell"'' (134) <br> ([http://prabhukhalsa.blogspot ...g; without the Lord, how can she find peace? O Nanak, I will go and ask my Guru; wherever God is, there I will go. ||10|| "'' (p1108)

{{p3|File:British Museum Manuscript 17th Century.jpg|[[Guru Granth Sahib]]<br>''click on the image to enlarge''}} ...khs and their guiding Guru (spiritual Guide or teacher), the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] that has been preserved at the British Library for over 125 years.

...2&english=t&id=19843#l19843 Rag Asa appears at page 432 in the Guru Granth Sahib], is as follows: One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:<br>

All authors of Guru Granth Sahib are Bhagats. ===Bhagat in Guru Granth Sahib===

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16 Joti Jot [[Guru Amar Das]] Ji / 2 Assu 16 Gur Gadi [[Guru Ram Das]] Ji

...His various qualities. The guideline in the '''''Rehit Mariyada''''' of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] demands that the Sikh engages in Naam Simran as part of his This concept is also permeated in the Sri [[Guru Granth Sahib]] as the way in which humans can conquer ego, greed, attachment, anger and

...write the [[Sikh]] holy scriptures, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and [[Dasam Granth]]. ...in logic! It took a Russian Sikh who lives in London to explains the how [[Guru Angad]] to logically structure the 35 letters of Punjabi Alphabet / Gurmukh

...g/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=1350&english=t&id=57718#l57718 page 1350]. The hymn, which is by [[Bhagat Kabir]] ask us not to fight over or a ...rent understanding. So, with this in mind, one can understand why the Guru Granth makes such a bold statement.

...evalent according to in a tablet found at Athur in Ludhiana district. Even Guru Nanak himself based one of his poems entitled 'patti' on its characters. * [[Words in the Guru Granth Sahib]]

...khism does not in anyway support the concept of Living human Gurus after [[Guru Gobind Singh]].''' ::::::::::Please '''DO NOT ADD CONTROVERSIAL INFORMATION''' to this Page

...the Punjabi University, Patiala, an etymological encyclopaedia of the Guru Granth which he did not live to complete. His book <B> [[Lambi Nadar]]</B> in punj [[File:Another page from rare documents list at dr balbir singh sahitya kendra.jpg|175x200 px|t

! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 * [[Words in the Guru Granth Sahib]]

...is happy, if she falls in love with the Lotus Feet of the Lord."'' ([[SGGS page 134|p134]]) <br> ([http://prabhukhalsa.blogspot.com/ photo:Prabhu Singh])}} * 21: [[Guru Hargobind]] Sahib [[Miri-Piri]] Diwas - 6 [[Sawan]]

| <small>'''Other Info:'''</small> || Three verses in Guru Granth Sahib. ...ay North West [[India]]. His [[Bani]] is included in the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji.

...Infinite. [[File:Guru and Nand Lal.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Bhai Nand Lal and Guru Gobind Singh Ji conversing]]<br /> '''Speech of Sri Guru Jee'''<br />

...write the [[Sikh]] holy scriptures, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and [[Dasam Granth]]. * [[Words in the Guru Granth Sahib]]

...anth]]. This composition consists of 57 (fifty seven) saloks and span just 4 pages of [[Gurbani]]. ...uman Guru of the Sikhs]]. As is commonly believed, they were composed by [[Guru Teg Bahadur]] while in the 'Kotwali' (prison) at [[Chandni Chowk]], [[Delhi

...id=115#l115 page 3 of the Sikh holy scripture] (the 11th and final) [[Sikh Guru]] is found the following [[Shabad]] or sacred verse: ...ow to become a better person and a useful member of a saintly society. The Guru can completely transform an ordinary individual and provide a person with a

...his and the following appears in the Sikh Holy Book, the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...hout woman, there would be no one at all. |Guru Nanak, Raag Aasaa Mehal 1, Page 473}}

...en by [[Pratap Singh Giani]], located on the first floor of Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar.|right]] ...s is the rest of the composition called the [[Japji]] Saahib composed by [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji. The Japji Saahib consists of 38 [[Pauri]]s or stanzas, a pr

...431 from Line 11 to Page 432 upto Line 6. It is composition of Fifth guru Guru Arjun Dev. It means Songs Of Separation and is to Be Sung In The Tune Of Th One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:<br><br>

==Saka Paonta Sahib== ...iding horses and horse drawn carts. When they arrived near Gurdwara Poanta Sahib, two GurSikhs carried Babaji's message for the masand requesting initiation

...ming includes educational material on the [[Sikh gurus]] and [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...4,000 users in one night, as well as having over 4,000 followers to a fan page on [[Facebook]] called "Upinder Randhawa from Sangat TV is a Legend". [[Pri

...rtant Sikh ceremony is performed in the presence of the holy [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The ceremonies which are most important to a [[Sikh]] are: ...is read. The first letter of the first word of the 'Shabad' (hymn) on the page is chosen as the initial letter of the child's name. Now this could be any

...[[Vaisakhi 1699]]. The Guru asked the five [[Panj Piare]] (beloved of the Guru) to refrain from the four [[Kurehta]]s; namely, ...aughtered in a slow and painful manner, (some say all meat is banned - the Guru is believed to have used the word - "Kuthha")

...: This is the primary message of [[Sikhism]] <br>and the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[Sikh holy scripture]]<br> begins with the word: [[Guru Arjan]], Nanak V, says, ''"God is beyond colour and form, yet His presence

{{Main|Sri Guru Granth Sahib by Dr Gopal Singh}} ...pg|thumb|200px|left|{{cs|'''The first English translation of [[Guru Granth Sahib]]}}]]

...s of the first [[bani]] in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji called the [[Japji Sahib]]. "Sach" means "true" so "Sach Khand" means "the realm of Truth". The fina ==Says Guru Nanak==

...y, refined poetic vocabulary, beautiful syntex, and impressive expression. Page 1396, Line 6 With Shiva's meditation and the spiritual wisdom of the True Guru, says BHALL the poet, these may be counted.

...er|Guru Granth Sahib page 132|Guru Granth Sahib page 134|133|0|Guru Granth Sahib}} |ghat ghat ayk varatdaa jal thal mahee-al pooray. (4)

...His Will. (1)}} Now, these two simply lines give us the foundation of the Guru's route to spiritual purity. ...is Will? If one read the rest of this first [[shabad]], one is told by the Guru that:

...corating was wrong, then we would not decorate our Guru, the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] with such beautiful and expensive [[rumalla]]s. ...to understand the finer points that are highlighted in the holy text. The Guru clear says that by just decorating oneself, you cannot obtain any long last

* '''[[Learn Sukhmani sahib|Learn to read Sukhmani sahib step by step]]''' ...ani.jpg|thumb|400px|right|<center>The Salok at the beginning of [[Sukhmani Sahib]]</center>]]

* [[Words in the Guru Granth Sahib]] * [[Japji Sahib in Gurmukhi]]

...ft to right): Masth Ji, Subedar Harbachan Singh Ji, Bau Mal Singh Ji, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji, Dr. Pargat Singh Ji, Giani Harbans Singh Ji Bombay, Bhaga Sitting: 1, 2, 3. Baba Narain Singh Ji Kila Raipur, 4. Bhai Nahar Singh Ji, Mundia, 5. Bhai Pardaman Singh s/o Mata Kunji Ji, 6.<

...le:Gur Prataap Suraj Granth- Raas 3, Ansu 48.jpg|thumb|''Gur Prataap Suraj Granth'': ''Raas 3, Ansu 48'']] ...consensus within the Sikh community since its inclusion in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji over who its author is.

{{Rehras Sahib Menu|Rehras Sahib - Page 1|Rehras Sahib - Page 3}} ...et/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&g=1&h=0&r=1&t=1&p=0&k=0&Param=9 Guru Granth Sahib at Pages 9 and 10]

:* Bhog & Guru Granth Sahib: Doing bhog of Deg in presence of Guru Granth Sahib is manmat according to KA. ...eet: KA criticizes the practice of washing our feet before entering Darbar Sahib or our Gurduara Sahibs.

...attended the celestial grandeur of the Darbars of [[Guru Ramdas]] Ji and [[Guru Arjun Dev]] Ji and had also enjoyed later on the benevolence of the Master ...n the house of Gurus, he died fighting under the command of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Extreme humility and complete submission can be observed in the followi

...or sahib-2m.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Abchal Nagar Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazoor Sahib, [[Nanded]], [[Maharashtra]]]] [[Image:Takhat Hazur Sahib Circa, 1880.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Takhat Hazur Sahib Circa, 1880]]

...er|Guru Granth Sahib page 133|Guru Granth Sahib page 135|134|0|Guru Granth Sahib}} |har jayth rangeelaa tis Dhanee jis kai bhaag mathann. (4)

[[Image:Guru nanak by sobasingh.jpg|thumb|250px|left|{{c|[[Guru Nanak]], founder of [[Sikhism]]}}]] To act in His name and gradually reach a stage where, as the Guru says, "''Water mingles with water and light merges in the light, discarding

[[Image:DefinitionDunSikh 1 Amrit.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''[[Guru Gobind Singh]] initiating the [[first five members]] of the [[Khalsa]]''' ...a]] salutation used for the first time among the [[Sikh]]s by command of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] at the time of the manifestation of the [[Khalsa]] in [[1699

...means - "From the Mouth of the Guru". The whole of the [[SGGS|Guru Granth Sahib's]] 1430 pages are written in this script. * [[Words in the Guru Granth Sahib]]

...=t&id=8940#l8940 page 206] has a hymn or [[Shabad]] by the fifth master, [[Guru Arjan]] which expresses the intense love and deep connections that an enlig The Guru tells us {{gb1|1176|50691|Why waste your life in hatred, vengeance and conf

...ur.jpg|Watch this video (6.46 mins long) of a beautiful [[Shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] in [[Raga Gujari]] sang by Bibi Asees Kaur, Bibi Deedar Kaur ...Kaur.jpg|Watch this video (8.48 mins long) of a beautiful [[Shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] in [[Raga Sarang]] sang by Bibi Asees Kaur, Bibi Deedar Kaur &

...]] differed from the way the Muslims practised their religious duties. The Guru tells us that his mission is to teach both [[Hindus]] and [[Muslims]] thus: ...the Glorious Praises of the Lord;<br>I teach both Hindus and Muslims. ||4||4||13||"'' {{sref2|479|21668}}

==Guru Nanak on being a Muslim== SGGS Page 141:

...[[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which gove 4. Bageshri kanada

[[Image:Guru HarGobind Singh.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{c|Father of Miri Piri, [[Guru Hargobind]]}}]] ...uru on [[11 June]], [[1606]]. At the Guruship (succession) ceremony, the [[Guru]] asked for two [[kirpan]]s to be donned on him; one to symbolize the conce

[[Guru Nanak]] stressed the importance of the "way of the householder" as the idea ...expressing it in their own lives as well as in their teachings. The third Guru, Amar Das (1479–1574) proclaimed: "Family life is superior to ascetic lif

...o keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base ...of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. '''

...rna, General of 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind, and A Practising Sikh Disciple of Guru Hargobind. ...he people. He wanted to see the Guru's city of [[Amritsar]] destroyed. The Guru and his Sikhs could never allow this to happen. Both sides were preparing f

::::::::(Page 37, Line 18) Guru Amar Das) ::::::::([[Guru Nanak Dev]] page 75 line 16)

=== Gurmat - Literally means to have your face towards the Guru === ...is always near to) Love. “The mouth of the hungry is the [[golak]] of the Guru.” Sikhism without social activism is sick. Let us all drink the medicine

Following hymns from [[Guru Nanak]] are registered in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the sacred scripture of [[Sikhism]]. ==Page 556==

| <small>'''Other Info:'''</small> || 500 verses in Guru Granth Sahib. ...monotheist and follower, probably founder, of [[Gurmat]]. In [[Guru Granth Sahib]], There are 227 Padas in 17 ragas and 237 slokas of Kabir.

|Spouse = Bibi Sahib Devi |Other Info = 1 Hymn in Guru Granth Sahib<br>Promote Bhagti Movement<br>Worked in abolishing caste system<br>Was Disc

|BookName= Dasam Granth Sahib |Writer = [[Guru Gobind Singh]]

...e:Dasamgranthenh.jpg|[[Dasam Granth|Handwritten script of Sri Dasam Granth Sahib]]}} ...e]] of [[Sikhism]]. It contains text composed by the 10th Sikh [[Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]].

{{Dasam Granth Sidebar}} * PREREQUISITE: [[Guru Granth Sahib|Thorough study of Guru Granth Sahib]]

...ivamsha (1.41), Vishnu Purana (3.18), Bhagavata Purana (1.3.24, 2.7.37, 11.4.23), Garuda Purana (1.1, 2.30.37, 3.15.26), Agni Purana (16), Narada Purana ...[http://www.sridasam.org/dasam?Action=Page&p=733&english=t&id=93541 Dasam Granth CHAUBIS AVTAR (Twenty-Four Gods) 434]

...y five hundred years old. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in [[1469]]. [[Guru Nanak]] spread a simple message of "[[Ek Onkar]]": we are all one, created ...ngs of the Sikhs' sacred writings, later to become the "[[Siri Guru Granth Sahib]]".

...x|left|<small>The Sri Guru Granth Sahib on the first floor of [[Harimandir Sahib]]</small> ]] ...hs regard and respect the ''[[Granth]]'' (holy book) as their ''living'' [[Guru]]. The [[Revelation in Sikhism|revealed]] holy text spans 1430 pages and co

...Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|300px|thumb|right|{{cs|[[Guru Granth Sahib]] offers spiritual guidance for all!}}]] ...ed that it is also a true spiritual guide for all of humanity. Guru Granth Sahib transcends creed and caste, cant and convention. It does not belong to the

...Sikh Gurus were either Bedis or Sodhis; Guru Nanak belonged to the former, Guru Gobind Singh to the latter Family. ==Guru Nanak born in Kaljug==

...ayer is said in the presence of the Sikh holy scripture, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. This first [[Shabd]] that is read is called the [[Hukamnama]] or just [[ ...f the Lord" - The Will of the Almighty Lord - [[Guru Nanak]], the founder Guru says, {{gb1|1|9|<!---ਕਿਵ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ਹੋਈਝ ਕਿਵ �

14: [[Gur Gadi]] [[Guru Har Rai]] /1 Chet 19: [[Joti Jo]]t [[Guru Hargobind]] Ji 6 Chet

....JPG|thumb|right|280px|{{c|An Ang (Page) of a puratan (old) bir of Sarbloh Granth, from 18th Century}}]] ...d Granth. [[Khalsa Mahima]] is authentic hymn of Guru Gobind Singh of this granth.

...of Sikh to Sikh salutation, was adopted by the Sikhs at the command of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] as part of the manifestation of the [[Khalsa]] in [[1699]]. ...d evil in the world. This faith has been asserted over and over again by [[Guru Nanak]], his spiritual successors and their devotees (Sikhs).

...Sikh Gurus were either Bedis or Sodhis; Guru Nanak belonged to the former, Guru Gobind Singh to the latter Family. ==Guru Nanak born in Kaljug==

...nthi reads from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib on the first floor of Harimandir Sahib]] ...the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] was compiled and first installed at [[Harimandir Sahib]] (Golden Temple) in [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab]] [[India]] in [[1604]].

...pji sahib art.jpg|thumb|250px|A calligram of Guru Nanak Dev ji using Japji Sahib Bani, by Devinder Singh|right]] ...ng '''click here''']]'' or for the newer version '''''[[Learn all of Japji Sahib|click here]]'''''

| <small>'''Other Info:'''</small> || 500 verses in Guru Granth Sahib. ...under [[Bani Bhagatan ki]]. Ravidasi's treat Bhagat Ravidas Ji as their [[Guru]] and they have a seperate Sect from the mainstream [[Hindu]]s, [[Muslim]]s

The following hymns of Trilochan are found in the Guru Granth Sahib: ==Page 92, Line 5 to Page 92, Line 13==

...rom generations is that this is the pen-name of the tenth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. ...tency in the ideologies of [[Sikhism]] as perpetuated in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] and historical dates and facts this stand point cannot be maintained with

...n tradition is in accordance with the Shabad Guru of the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...ising more explicitly the musical tradition according to the [[Guru Granth Sahib]].

...Sheikh Farid, but the ultimate Guru (or teacher) of a Sikh is Guru Granth Sahib, which includes about 10% of the verses of these Saints. ...preme. It is from here that all else is blessed" (Guru Granth Sahib, 587). Guru is paramount in bhakti as well as in Sikhism ."

...Chand''' (1494 to 1643), also called Baba Sri Chand is the elder son of [[Guru Nanak]] and the founder of the ascetic sect of [[Udasi]]s. He was born to [ ...blished the Udasi order. He travelled far and wide and spread awareness of Guru Nanak.

[[Guru Arjan]], Nanak V, says, "God is beyond colour and form, yet His presence is ...through "nadir" or grace and by "anubhava" or mystical experience. Says [[Guru Nanak]], ''budhi pathi na paiai bahu chaturaiai bhai milai mani bhane which

...on this type of singing and a Sikh is expected to listen to and/or sing [[Guru-Kirtan]] as frequently as possible. The [[Guru]] has pronounced that [[Kirtan]] is the magical formula to keep the human s

The holy Granth condemns the use of Bhang for human consumption. In [[Punjabi]] the word " At Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Sahib Ji (one of the five seats of power in the Sikh Panth), the 'Sukhnidhaan' is

...sweet poetry are highly revered and forever enshrined in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...foremost among Punjabi sufi poets.² His compositions in the Adi Granth are the first recorded versions available in the Punjabi language.<sup>3</s

...ge&Param=262&english=t&id=11587#l11587 page 262 to page 296] of the sacred Granth (holy Book) of the [[Sikh]]s. ...clearly savour the love of the writer and the love expressed by the fifth Guru.

...f the holy Granth. They are written by [[Guru Ram Das]], the fourth [[Sikh Guru]]. ...h Sahib] about the meaning of marriage to a Sikh couple – Effectively, the Guru defines a Sikh marriage in these 2 lines:

...ts this point by saying in the [[Sikh holy text]] called the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], {{srig-h|45|1843|There is only the One Supreme Lord God; there is no oth ...refered to as masculine or feminine; so God can be called ‘He’ or ‘She’. [[Guru Arjan]] reinforces this concept by saying: {{srig-h|103|4148|You are my Fat

...urbani?Action=KeertanPage&K=1350&L=5&id=57718 Page 1350 of the Guru Granth Sahib]. * 4: Translation by Bhai Manmohan Singh

{{p|File:The panj pyara.jpg|''the five beloved of the Guru''<br>'Khatri', 'Jatt', ’Chhimba’, ’Ghumar’ and 'Naee' UNITED!}} ==The Guru's way==

...nate, All-powerful Lord comes to dwell within the mind and body. ([[SGGS]] Page 49)'' ...r Lord is so very merciful and wise; He is compassionate to all. ([[SGGS]] Page 249)''

| <small>'''Other Info:'''</small> || 1 verse in Guru Granth Sahib. <br>Accepted Gurmat thought from [[Muslim]] thought ...i.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=858&g=1&h=0&r=0&t=0&p=0&k=0&fb=0 Page 858, Adi Granth]</ref>, in which he explained that believing in Karmic thought comes to an

...lete wastage of time, resources , & propagation of [[FALSEHOOD|Manmat]]. [[Guru Nanak]] sums up all these in one Tuk... {{srigranth|4|172|<big>ਭਰੀਝ ਹਥ੝ ਪੈਰ੝ ਤਨ੝ ਦੇਹ ॥ ਪਾ

[[Image:GuruTeghBahadurJi FreedomOfReligion2.jpg|thumb|425px|right|Guru Tegh Bahadar with the Kashmiri Pandits]] [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]], the ninth [[Sikh Guru]] undertook the '''supreme sacrifice for the protection of the most fundame

...ge&Param=262&english=t&id=11587#l11587 page 262 to page 296] of the sacred Granth (holy Book) of the [[Sikh]]s. Its lyrical beauty apart, Sukhmani is a profo ...clearly savour the love of the writer and the love expressed by the fifth Guru.

...site as Sri Jwalaji (temple of fire). Another seeks divine blessings from Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith. ==Commencing verse Of Ad Granth==

...ith greed within? O Siblings of Destiny, by telling lies, they eat poison.(4)}} The greed within results in the person succumbing to the temptation to l ...oison"''. This is repeated many times. On page 948 of the holy Granth, the Guru tells us {{srig-h|948|40636|Speaking lies, one eats poison; the self-willed

...Sikh Gurus were either Bedis or Sodhis; Guru Nanak belonged to the former, Guru Gobind Singh to the latter Family. ...ublished by Bhai Jwahar Singh Kirpal Singh and co Amritsar Pages 26 to 28).Guru Amar Das ji was reluctant at first but then realized that he had given his

...re remarks made by distinguished personalities about the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and its interfaith message: '''Arnold Toynbee''': The Adi Granth is remarkable for several reasons. Of all known religious scriptures this b

...Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|350px|thumb|right|{{cs|[[Guru Granth Sahib]] offers spiritual guidance for all!}}]] ...s not yet been recognised as a true guide for all of humanity. Guru Granth Sahib transcends creed and caste, cant and convention. It does not belong to the

...mony known as Akhandh Path, during which the entire Sikh sacred scripture (Granth) is recited in an uninterrupted reading, a tradition for newly opened place ...we will be in the following phase, with a Sunday school for children aged 4 to 16, and a dining hall."

{{infobox Guru |Subject Name = Guru Arjan Dev<br><br>(1563 to 1606)

...the Pleasure of His Will, showered His Mercy upon all beings, and blessed Guru Ram Das with the Glorious Greatness of the Naam. ||5|| </center> {{infobox Guru

...Action=Page&Param=304&english=t&id=13976#l13976 (Guru Granth Sahib <small> page 304</small>)]''</big></center> [[File:Triya charitar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The teachings of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] tells men never to gaze carnally at anyone with whom they a

...urus|Sikh Gurus]] in [[Gurbani]] – and does not rely on any outside views. Guru's message is clear and unambiguous and anyone who understands [[Gurmukhi]] ...ars are found."'' [http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=982&english=t&id=42106#l42106 sggs p982])

...i Das]] and [[Bhai Dyal Das]], all disciples of the ninth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Teg Bahadur]], were executed along with Guruji at the ''Kotwali'' (police-s ...year = 1978 | publisher = Munshiram Manoharlal | page = 211 | quote = The Guru's companions included Mati Das, a Mohyal Brahman...}}</ref> family of the C

...80#l20880 page 462 line 17 to page 475 line 10]. It is a composition by [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of [[Sikhi]], and is sung by [[kirtania]] (religious m ...d the custom of reciting the hymn at morning time is traced to the days of Guru Nanak himself.

<div class="cathead">'''Gurmukhi:''' Literally "from the mouth of the Guru".</div> ...heir origin in the Brahmi, but the origin of the script is attributed to [[Guru Angad Dev]].

...d main composition in the Sikh holy Scripture called the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. This second composition called the [[Rehras]] is the evening prayer of t *(1) "[[So Dar]]" SGGS page 8 to 10 and

PHILOSOPHY OF GURU NANAK ...ues raised by such misrepresentations of original and unique philosophy of Guru Nanak.

...urbani?Action=KeertanPage&K=575&L=5&id=25295 pages 575 to 576] of the holy Granth. The word `ghorean` {{sdd|ਘੋੜੀਆ}} in [[Punjabi]] is the plural fo ...contributed to these hymns in the same style. [[Guru Ram Das]], the Fourth Guru, has composed two ghondn hymns, reminiscent of ghondn of folk poetry. The f

...l guide for the Sikhs, accorded the same respect and service as a ''living Guru''. ...Singh]], who decreed the scripture [[Guru Granth Sahib]] to be the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

...ge:Harimandar sahib overview.jpg|thumb|250px|Bird's eye view of Harimandir Sahib and Amritsar. Click for detailed view [http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/full ...ri Harmandir Sahib Ji''' ("The abode of God"), also known as '''Sri Darbar Sahib Ji''', and informally referred to as the Golden Temple, is a [[Gurdwara]] l

Following hymns from [[Guru Arjan Dev]] are registered in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the sacred scripture of [[Sikhism]]. ==Page 739==

...Sahib due to the fear of death as Aurangazeb was after the life of Guru Sahib and his family. ...is servicesto Guru Sahib as his guest for as long as he wanted to stay. Guru Ji spent a few days with Rai Kahla.

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The Guru Period (1469 – 1708 CE) Guru Granth Sahib – The Eternal Guru

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...ne, even encourage, the unequal treatment of women. In the 15th century, [[Guru Nanak]] established [[Sikhism]], the first religion to advocate emphaticall ...as referred to as "man's shoe, the root of all evil, a snare, a temptress."4 Her function was only to perpetuate the race, do household work, and serve

...vlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=1091&english=t&id=46820#l46820 sggs page 1091])</small>. If one fails to subdue this evil trait, the person will suf Below are [[Shabad]]s from the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] that give the Sikh guidance on this issue:

...mukhi]]:ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨੁ) is a Gurmat term, that appeared 17 times in [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the primary scripture of [[Sikh]]s. ...her, then why did he cause Vasudev to be called his father?14.(33 Savaiye, Guru Gobind Singh) || ਕਯੋਂ ਕਹੁ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਕ੍ਰਿ�

Mahaan mahapurush Baba Karam Singh Sahib Ji was born in 1826 A.D. in the early morning hours to Mata Suba Devi and S ...Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji). A complete Mahapurush (very, very great being) Sant Sahib Singh, would help alleviate the physical and mental problems of people who

{{p|Image:Jivansingh 1r.jpg|[[Bhai Jivan Singh]] returns the Head of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]}} ...e had received the [[Amrit Sanskar|rites of initiation]] at the hands of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] on the day - [[Baisakhi|14 April, 1699]] when the [[Khalsa]

...orthographical variations - at three different places in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]) forms part of the Japu (morning prayer) (paun27), the Rahrasi (the praye # Sabadarth Sri Guru Granth Sahib. AMRITSAR (1959)

...tar]] || This is Fourth Chandi Charitar in Dasam Granth. In This part Guru Sahib is doing Ustat of Chandi. This is Shubh or Shudh Charitar as it is Charitar ...grossed in sexual desire; they consult their women and walk accordingly.) (Page 304, Line 13)

...iwan (''living as a householder'') is given a very respected position in [[Guru Nanak's]] society as it is regarded as the essential basic atomic unit of a ...lace of worship. The ceremony is held in the presence of [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[Sikh holy scripture]] and the [[Sadh sangat]], the holy congregati

[[Image:Guru Nanak-1024X768.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Guru Nanak Dev with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala singing Shabad Kirtan ''painting ...bled together to listen and sing [[shabad]]s, i.e. hymns composed by the [[Guru]] and thus to render praise to the Lord.

The Sikhs are a unique spirit-born people believing in [[Guru Nanak]]’s basic concepts of '''“Work, Worship and Charity”''' and “ ...my house and it becomes firmer with the passage of each day.”''' ([[SGGS]] page 500-501)

{{Dasam Granth Sidebar}} ...our incarnations, penned down by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], present in [[Dasam Granth]]. This narrative is technically part of Bachitar Natak, but is entirely in

...ok and the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs, consists of 31 [[Raga]]s. The Holy Granth starts with the non-raga section that begins with the [[Japji]] Saahib as t ...g (or variations) are found in this section ordered chronologically by the Guru or other Bhagat that have written hymns in that raga. There are many websit

...times who tried their best to bring revolution in the world. [[Guru Granth Sahib]] states: ...(Supreme Command), He created His ten incarnations,<ref>Page 1037, Line 5, Guru Nanak</ref>

[[Bhupinder Singh Kohli]] is a Guru-panth-da-Sewadar extraordinaire based in Mumbai, India. He has been recogni * [[Bhupinder Singh Kohli | Bhupinder Singh Kohli - Main Page]]

A verse by the founder of [[Sikhism]], Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji. ...hout woman, there would be no one at all. |Guru Nanak, Raag Aasaa Mehal 1, Page 473}}

...en by [[Pratap Singh Giani]], located on the first floor of Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar.|right]] ...ce said Prof. T.L. Vaswani in 1922, “It is a wonderful scripture, the Sikh Granth. I regard it a World-Scripture. This scripture was completed in 1604. After

...s one.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{c|''"Recognize the human race as one"''<br>[[Guru Gobind Singh]]}}]] ...ithin the domain of the Guru. The Guru’s mission was centred on [[Anandpur Sahib]], which became the main centre of development during the time of the tenth

...humanitarian and egalitarian principles, fundamental to the Sikh creed. [[Guru Nanak]], founder of [[Sikhism]], and his nine spiritual successors strongly ...a sovereign, autonomous society, the Sikh Panth, had started in the day of Guru Nanak himself. He had begun his career as a teacher of men with the signifi

....alislam.org/ror/authors/view/1176] and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community web page [http://www.alislam.org/library/links/00000180.html] ...o not have a full understanding of [[Sikhism]] or of [[Gurbani]] including Guru Nanak's teachings.

...e Gurbani Kirtan and Wallpapers, Latest News and articles on Sri Harmandir Sahib with full tourist section.A Completely Dedicated [http://forum.amritsarovar ...he Sikhs' Guru. It's primary activity is to recite the holy verses of our Guru (Gurbani) along with simple musical accompaniments.

...ation and growth is still in progress and continues to flourish due to the Guru's message for the world at large, conveyed through his writings and persona ...r seeks to examine the historicity of Guru Nanak's visit to Sri Lanka. The Guru, possessing neither territory, nor wealth, nor aided by the forces of arms,

...e part of their faith, others want to assimilate it into theirs Some claim Guru Nanak Dev Ji as their own while other organisations say he was part of them ...challenge head on. It is therefore with great regret that I must add this page to www.info-Sikh.com

...re of the Sikhs. The first two compositions in the Dasam Granth are [[Jaap Sahib]] and [[Akal Ustat]]. ...?Action=Page&p=149 pages 149 to 153] at [http://www.sridasam.org/dasam Sri Granth.org].

...pg|thumb|500px|right|Sri Dasam Granth Parkash at Nihung Chaavni, Fatehgarh Sahib]] ...ly [[Ardas]] for Sikhs is also a composition within the Dasam Granth. This Granth contains the background of creation of [[Khalsa]] Panth.

...ed within the Sikh Dharam and has been sanctioned by the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. * See full Shabad [[SGGS page 1289|here]]

During the fifteenth century when [[Guru Nanak]] Dev founded the Sikh religion, India had long been under Muslim rul From the very beginning of his childhood, Guru Nanak also continued the tradition of keeping long hair intact and covering

'''Anandpur Sahib Resolution''' ...erpted from The Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Vol. 1, 1995, ed., Harbans Singh, page 133-

...) misi under Nawab Kapur Singh, (3) Karorsinghia misi under Karora Singh, (4) Nishanvalia misi under Dasaundha Singh, (5) ShahidmisJ under Dip Singh, (6 ...n), Sikh gurus have had to give many sacrifices. Guru Teg Bahadur (the 9th guru or 9th patsha) is one of them, who sacrificed his life for the sake of Hind

Although the keeping of unshorn hair was mandated by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] as one of the [[5ks|Five K's]] or [[five articles of faith]] ...Gurus]]. Thus, a turbaned Sikh has always stood out from the crowd, as the Guru intended; for he wanted his 'Saint-Soldiers' to not only be easily recogniz

:''and so, Guru Nanak, He sent to this world of woe."'' - Bhai Gurdas Ji {{infobox Guru

'''Bhagat Jaidev''' whose 2 hymns are found in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] is the celebrated [[Sanskrit]] poet who wrote the "Gitgovind". His father ...r, and written in the popular language of his time are found in the Granth Sahib.

{{p3|Image:Jaapsahib.jpg||Jaap Sahib}} ...|Nanak]]. It is the first bani recorded in Sri Dasam Granth Saahib Ji from Page 1. It is one of the [[5 Banis|Five Banis]] recited by most Sikhs each morni

...tradition in [[Sikhism]]. [[Bhai Mardana]], the life long companion of the Guru was the son of a [[Mirasi]], a Muslim caste of bards. At one time they co ...o started playing the divine gurbani music with the Rebab, and accompanied Guru Nanak on all his travels with earnest devotion.

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==Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and the various Sampradas== ...ffered his eldest son [[Baba Gurditta]] and the father of [[Guru Har Rai]] Sahib, as successor to Baba Sri Chand.

(ii) [[Gurbani|Ten Nanaks]], from [[Guru Nanak Dev]] to [[Guru Gobind Singh]],<br> (iii) The [[Guru Granth Sahib|Satigur]],<br>

<div class="cathead">'''Waheguru''' - ''' Wonderful Guru, The wonderful God '''</div> ...as Waheguru by the Gurus as He the Guru of All Beings as He is the Greater Guru. God has many names in [[Sikhism]] and Waheguru is probably the most import

...udying the booklet very carefully, it becomes very doubtful that the Tenth Guru could be its author. If all those questions (doubts) are discussed in the p ...y other form of the Almighty. The following sacred words (shabads) of the Guru are only a few among a vast number of such shabads that support the above i

...tely different religion than Hinduism (Read Sikhism and Hinduism). On this page I will detail the goals and motives of RSS and outline and clear the doubts ...nd out of this terrible situation is to follow the teaching of Guru Granth Sahib and the principles of Sikhism that the Gurus set forth.

...d them, “don’t be a fool and start wrangling over an issue which our great Guru’s dismissed as not worthy of discussion”. We did however feel as amateu ==MISTRANSLATION AND MISREPRESENTATION OF THE SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI==

...y Bhat Sikhs originate from Punjab and were among the first followers of [[Guru Nanak]]. In the Punjab most Bhat Sikhs are now in [[Patiala]], [[Amritsar D ...g House |location=5, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi |isbn= 8176482366 |page=32}}</ref> Around 1900 BC, the river Saraswati started vanishing under grou

...urbani.gurbani?Action=KeertanPage&K=578&L=18&id=25437 Page 578, Line 18 to Page 585, Line 10]. Alahni (singular) is rarely used in deference to its plural ...folk forms. Five of his [[Shabad]]s (hymns) included in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raga Vadahans]] (pp. 578 to 582) are entitled Alahnian. In these hym

{{Dasam Granth Sidebar}} ...ligious work written by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] which is included in [[Dasam Granth]], second scripture of Sikhs. It is present after [[Sabad Patshahi 10]] and

...made one a member of the [[Khalsa]]. The Khalsa is the "Saint-Soldier" of Guru Gobind Singh who stated the following: ...him as the immaculate Khalsa'''."'' (Guru Gobind Singh in the Dasam Granth page 1350)

...of the 'Grand' [[Mughal]]s, martyred many 1000s of [[Sikh]]s including [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]] (who has been given the title ''"Hind dee chhaadar"'' or ''P ...ne in you. You are drowned, drowned in worldly entanglements. (4)"'' (SGGS page 903)] If you have no compassion and cannot feel the pain of others, then yo

...(while leading family life) by following the Message of the Satgur (Shabad Guru). ||64|| (sggs 1421). ...t’s paramount in the Gurmat (Wisdom, Upadesh or Way of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, SGGS) is the State of the CONSCIENCE (the MIND) Not the physical location

| {{sdd|ਗ੝ਰਮਤਿ}} || gurmat || the Guru's teaching, Guru's wisdom (Gur-Guru, mat-wisdom) || ...Mukh-mouth, face, word) one whose face, demeanor, and wisdom reflects the Guru ||

...s, I had enjoyed the warmth that is so characteristic of that ‘city of the Guru'. There is still no substitute for the visits to the Golden Temple and the [[File:Darbar Sahib.jpg|300x300px|thumbnail|right|Sri Harmandar Sahib, Amritsar]]

...this remains a benchmark work on the history and compilation of Sri Dasam Granth - Admin'' ==The History and Compilation of the Dasm Granth (Part 1)==

...ourt. It starts from Page 966 Line 15 of Guru Granth Sahib upto Line 17 of Page 968. The bani is here under: One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:<br><br>

Mahakavi Bhai Sahib Santokh Singh ji ''Gurpartap Suraj Granth'', 1843

...arm, with a jug(lota) for ablutions, thus he was in the guise of a hajji. Guru Nanak had now been on his Udasis (travels) for at least twenty years, since {{main|Historicity of Guru Nanak travels to Mecca}}

...Sikhism is deeply rooted. For example, two of the well known followers of Guru Nanak (born in 1469), the founder of Sikhism, were Jats: Bala (a Sandhu Jat ...more, Latif [7] said, "This vast delta (area surrounding the birthplace of Guru Nanak in Punjab called "Richna Doab"), during the period immediately preced

'''Evaluating Dayanand's Views on Guru Nanak & the Sikhs''' ...is philosophy. After reading this English version of Dayanand’s view about Guru Nanak, his philosophy, and the Sikhs, I fully agree with Trilochan Singh’

...answers will be added to the previous questions asked and answered on this page. ==Q. Is a Guru necessary for spiritual evolution?==

==Kalki Avtar existence in Guru Granth Sahib== The True Guru, the True Guru, the True Guru is the Lord of the Universe Himself.

...yal tribe has also survived. Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to India in 4 BCE transliterated the name Shoorsaini into 'Greek' as 'Sourasenoi', sayin 4. — Durgabhata (son), married Vachchhalika. <br />