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'''OANKAR''' is a composition of 54 stanzas by the founder of [[Sikhism]], [[Guru Nanak]]'s in the measure [[Raag Ramkali]] in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The full title of the [[bani]] is '''Ramkali Mahala 1 Dakhani Oankaru'''. The composition appears in the holy Granth at pages {{SGGSFT|929|938}}. The title is explained differently by different scholars. The word "Dakhan" means "south" and "Onkar" is a reference to "The Creator". 
'''[[Dakhni Oankar]]''' or simply '''[[Oankar]]''' is a composition of 54 stanzas by the founder of [[Sikhism]], [[Guru Nanak]]'s in the measure [[Raag Ramkali]] in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The full title of the [[bani]] is '''[[Dakhni Oankar|Ramkali Mahala 1 Dakhani Oankaru]]'''.  


Oankar is composed in the form of an [[acrostic]], each stanza beginning with one of the letters of the script meant for writing [[Sanskrit]]. Some of the sounds of [[Sanskrit]] do not exist in the language used by [[Guru Nanak]]. In such cases, prevalent equivalent sounds are used to represent the letters of the old script.  
The composition appears in the holy Granth at pages {{SGGSFT|929|938}}. The title is explained differently by different scholars. The word "Dakhan" means "south" and "[[Oankar]]" is a reference to "The Creator".  


For example, 'j' is used for 'y' and 'b' for 'v'. Oankar opens with verses in praise of [[God]] who is remembered as the creator of all that exists; of time with all its different cycles; and of the entire universe. Then follows the verse of [[rahau]] (pause) indicating the central theme of the bani : 0 [[Pandit]], why are you involved in the writing of such idle hieroglyphics - write the name of [[God]] alone. <!-----
This [[Bani]] (composition) is composed in the form of an [[acrostic]], each stanza beginning with one of the letters of the [[Sanskrit]] alphabet. However, some of the sounds of the [[Sanskrit]] alphabet do not exist in the [[Gurmukhi]] language used by [[Guru Nanak]]. In such cases, prevalent equivalent sounds are used to represent the letters of the old script. 


After this begins the acrostic form. The emphasis is on ethical and spiritual teaching. Men whose deeds fall short of their professions have been called moving corpses, i.e. corpses which only breathe. They are dead, spiritually. But even those so degraded have a chance of saving themselves if only they would make a total surrender to the "will of God" - [[Hukam]].  
For example, 'j' is used for 'y' and 'b' for 'v'. "Oankar" opens with verses in praise of [[God]] who is remembered as the creator of all that exists; of time with all its different cycles; and of the entire universe. Then follows the verse of [[rahau]] (pause) indicating the central theme of the bani: ''"0 [[Pandit]], why are you involved in the writing of such idle hieroglyphics - write the name of [[God]] alone."''


If such a person devotes himself to [[Naam]], his mind would be cleansed of worldly temptations and cravings. The grace of the Guru will be a decisive factor in this process of spiritual regeneration. Temptation is the cause of suffering and sinfulness. Only those guided by the Guru's wisdom overcome it.  
After this begins the acrostic form. The emphasis is on ethical and spiritual teaching.<!----- Men whose deeds fall short of their professions have been called moving corpses, i.e. corpses which only breathe. They are dead, spiritually. But even those so degraded have a chance of saving themselves if only they would make a total surrender to the "will of God" - [[Hukam]]. ----> {{aowf|Dakhni Oankar}}
 
No rituals can be of any help, nor any intellectual or scholarly accomplishment. Renunciation of the world and ascetic practices are of little avail. The real [[Pandit]] or wise man is he who follows the path shown by the [[Guru]] and remains united with God while performing his worldly duty....----> {{aowf|Dakhni Oankar}}

Latest revision as of 18:22, 20 September 2011

Dakhni Onkar - The Bani Of Guru Nanak Dev

Dakhni Oankar or simply Oankar is a composition of 54 stanzas by the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak's in the measure Raag Ramkali in the Guru Granth Sahib. The full title of the bani is Ramkali Mahala 1 Dakhani Oankaru.

The composition appears in the holy Granth at pages 929 to 938. The title is explained differently by different scholars. The word "Dakhan" means "south" and "Oankar" is a reference to "The Creator".

This Bani (composition) is composed in the form of an acrostic, each stanza beginning with one of the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet. However, some of the sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet do not exist in the Gurmukhi language used by Guru Nanak. In such cases, prevalent equivalent sounds are used to represent the letters of the old script.

For example, 'j' is used for 'y' and 'b' for 'v'. "Oankar" opens with verses in praise of God who is remembered as the creator of all that exists; of time with all its different cycles; and of the entire universe. Then follows the verse of rahau (pause) indicating the central theme of the bani: "0 Pandit, why are you involved in the writing of such idle hieroglyphics - write the name of God alone."

After this begins the acrostic form. The emphasis is on ethical and spiritual teaching. .....More

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