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Most commonly, a [[sangat]] gather in the presence of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] - the [[Sikh holy book]]. Wherever people gather to sing the praise of the Lord, or to talk about Him, they are referred to as "[[Sat Sangat]]" or "[[Sadh Sangat]]" – "holy gathering". While the word [[Sangat]] can refer to any gathering, but within the field of a religious faith, it refers to a true, wise or holy gathering. | Most commonly, a [[sangat]] gather in the presence of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] - the [[Sikh holy book]]. Wherever people gather to sing the praise of the Lord, or to talk about Him, they are referred to as "[[Sat Sangat]]" or "[[Sadh Sangat]]" – "holy gathering". While the word [[Sangat]] can refer to any gathering, but within the field of a religious faith, it refers to a true, wise or holy gathering. | ||
Man is known by the company (or sangat) that he keeps. Man is the result of his environment. [[Bhagat Kabir]] says: {{Srig|1369|58439|<big>ਜੋ | Man is known by the company (or sangat) that he keeps. Man is the result of his environment. [[Bhagat Kabir]] says: {{Srig|1369|58439|<big>ਜੋ ਜੈਸੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਸੋ ਤੈਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਖਾਇ ॥ </big> Jo jaisī sangaṯ milai so ṯaiso fal kẖā▫e. According to the company one keeps, so are the fruits that one eats}}. | ||
So the company that one keeps is a great force and it plays a big role in shaping the person. Those who live in the company of thieves, robbers and evil persons, acquire evil ways of life and are bound to become thieves, robbers and the like, but those who keep the company of saintly people are shaped in the saintly mould and destined to follow the path of spirituality. <!------ | So the company that one keeps is a great force and it plays a big role in shaping the person. Those who live in the company of thieves, robbers and evil persons, acquire evil ways of life and are bound to become thieves, robbers and the like, but those who keep the company of saintly people are shaped in the saintly mould and destined to follow the path of spirituality. <!------ | ||
The [[Sikh Gurus]] laid great emphasis on attending holy assemblies, believing strongly that the congregation influences the personality and character of the devotees. [[Sat Sangat]] produces divine harmony and internal bliss. It helps in the attainment of [[Sat|Truth]] but [[sangat]] only becomes available with the blessing of God. The society of the truthful is not available without good fortune and His Grace. ------->{{aowf|Importance of Sangat}} | The [[Sikh Gurus]] laid great emphasis on attending holy assemblies, believing strongly that the congregation influences the personality and character of the devotees. [[Sat Sangat]] produces divine harmony and internal bliss. It helps in the attainment of [[Sat|Truth]] but [[sangat]] only becomes available with the blessing of God. The society of the truthful is not available without good fortune and His Grace. ------->{{aowf|Importance of Sangat}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:58, 18 March 2015
"Sangat" is congregation. "Sadh" is saint. "Sat" is true.
All these three words refer to a gathering of, or a meeting with, God-oriented people. The group may come together to say prayers to God, sing kirtan, listen to kathas or discuss spirituality and religious matters. They may meet in a Gurdwara, the Sikh place of worship, or at home, or anywhere else.
Most commonly, a sangat gather in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib - the Sikh holy book. Wherever people gather to sing the praise of the Lord, or to talk about Him, they are referred to as "Sat Sangat" or "Sadh Sangat" – "holy gathering". While the word Sangat can refer to any gathering, but within the field of a religious faith, it refers to a true, wise or holy gathering.
Man is known by the company (or sangat) that he keeps. Man is the result of his environment. Bhagat Kabir says: "ਜੋ ਜੈਸੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਸੋ ਤੈਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਖਾਇ ॥ Jo jaisī sangaṯ milai so ṯaiso fal kẖā▫e. According to the company one keeps, so are the fruits that one eats" (SGGS p 1369).
So the company that one keeps is a great force and it plays a big role in shaping the person. Those who live in the company of thieves, robbers and evil persons, acquire evil ways of life and are bound to become thieves, robbers and the like, but those who keep the company of saintly people are shaped in the saintly mould and destined to follow the path of spirituality. .....More
