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The [[Sikh Gurus]] believed in giving the individual | The [[Sikh Gurus]] believed in giving the individual complete freedom to choose his or her spiritual path. They believed that there should be no compulsion or force used when an individual makes this choice. Most of the disciples of the Gurus became their followers after listening to the Gurus' sermons and then voluntarily following the guidance provided by the Gurus. The spiritual masters made no promises of heaven or paradise to entice these [[Sikh]]s to follow the path of [[Dharma]]. The disciples were not told that because they were Sikhs and followers of the Gurus, only they would be welcomed by God. The Guru made it clear that only by following the path of truth and by undertaking righteous actions can one become dear to the Lord thus: | ||
[[Bhai Mardana]] was a life long companion of [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of [[Sikhi]]. Bhai Mardana was a [[Muslim]] from birth and remained as such until his last day. In fact it is believed that the Guru, carried out Bhai sahib’s last rites in accordance with the Muslim faith. It is a fact that although Bhai sahib remained with the Guru for most his life, he remained a Muslim for all his life while many thousands became Sikhs and disciples of the Guru. However, due to his merit, the Guru still honoured Bhai sahib ji by including one of his verse ([[Shabad]]) in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[Sikh holy scripture]]. The Guru did not force or compel his followers into following his ideology; complete freedom of choice was given to the | {{Quoter | One who practices truth, righteous living, charity and good deeds,<br> | ||
has the supplies for God's Path. Worldly success shall not fail him. (2)|SGGS Page 743}} | |||
[[Bhai Mardana]] was a life long companion of [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of [[Sikhi]]. Bhai Mardana was a [[Muslim]] from birth and remained as such until his last day. In fact, it is believed that the Guru, carried out Bhai sahib’s last rites in accordance with the Muslim faith. It is a fact that although Bhai sahib remained with the Guru for most his life, he remained a Muslim for all his life while many thousands became Sikhs and disciples of the Guru. However, due to his merit, the Guru still honoured Bhai sahib ji by including one of his verse ([[Shabad]]) in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[Sikh holy scripture]]. The Guru did not force or compel his followers into following his ideology; complete freedom of choice was given to the [[sangat]] (community). {{Aowf|Freedom to choose}} | |||
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The Sikh Gurus believed in giving the individual complete freedom to choose his or her spiritual path. They believed that there should be no compulsion or force used when an individual makes this choice. Most of the disciples of the Gurus became their followers after listening to the Gurus' sermons and then voluntarily following the guidance provided by the Gurus. The spiritual masters made no promises of heaven or paradise to entice these Sikhs to follow the path of Dharma. The disciples were not told that because they were Sikhs and followers of the Gurus, only they would be welcomed by God. The Guru made it clear that only by following the path of truth and by undertaking righteous actions can one become dear to the Lord thus:
| One who practices truth, righteous living, charity and good deeds, has the supplies for God's Path. Worldly success shall not fail him. (2) |
| SGGS Page 743 |
Bhai Mardana was a life long companion of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhi. Bhai Mardana was a Muslim from birth and remained as such until his last day. In fact, it is believed that the Guru, carried out Bhai sahib’s last rites in accordance with the Muslim faith. It is a fact that although Bhai sahib remained with the Guru for most his life, he remained a Muslim for all his life while many thousands became Sikhs and disciples of the Guru. However, due to his merit, the Guru still honoured Bhai sahib ji by including one of his verse (Shabad) in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scripture. The Guru did not force or compel his followers into following his ideology; complete freedom of choice was given to the sangat (community). .....More
