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[[Guru Nanak]] was, in fact, primarily concerned with the spiritual welfare of the common people. He understood well enough the complicated beliefs, religions and philosophies currently held by the [[Wikipedia:Brahmin|Brahmins]], various holy men and [[Muslim]] quazis ([[Qazi]]s), and he could converse and argue with them on equal terms. However, religion, he believed should be equally accessible to the ordinary man, the simple potter, the peasant, the shopkeeper or even the lowest outcasts. Therefore, Guru Nanak taught only one simple belief, and only one simple religious practice which, once imbibed into the heart of a sincere devotee, could save him from all evil and temptation. The belief was in the [[1|One-ness of God]], the Creator, and the practice was in the constant [[Naam|remembrance of His Name]], with the ultimate aim of achieving salvation. | [[Guru Nanak]] was, in fact, primarily concerned with the spiritual welfare of the common people. He understood well enough the complicated beliefs, religions and philosophies currently held by the [[Wikipedia:Brahmin|Brahmins]], various holy men and [[Muslim]] quazis ([[Qazi]]s), and he could converse and argue with them on equal terms. However, religion, he believed should be equally accessible to the ordinary man, the simple potter, the peasant, the shopkeeper or even the lowest outcasts. Therefore, Guru Nanak taught only one simple belief, and only one simple religious practice which, once imbibed into the heart of a sincere devotee, could save him from all evil and temptation. The belief was in the [[1|One-ness of God]], the Creator, and the practice was in the constant [[Naam|remembrance of His Name]], with the ultimate aim of achieving salvation. | ||
Like the people of ancient times, the common people of Guru Nanak's day paid tribute to a number of minor gods and goddesses, which were part and parcel to [[Hinduism]]. They were attached to these beliefs in superstitious bondage, from fears evolved over the centuries, fears which had no relation at all to religion as such. | Like the people of ancient times, the common people of Guru Nanak's day paid tribute to a number of minor gods and goddesses, which were part and parcel to [[Hinduism]]. They were attached to these beliefs in superstitious bondage, from fears evolved over the centuries, fears which had no relation at all to religion as such. {{aowf|An Introduction to Sikh Belief}} | ||
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When Guru Nanak first began to preach his message, it was not with the intention of starting a new religion. He was such a gentle person, full of selflessness and humility that it was not in his nature to arrogate to himself the position of a leader. He never stopped to think or calculate about the impact on the world which his teaching would make. He was, as he often asserted himself, a humble servant of God and he was only concerned with doing God's will in the world; with suggesting practical ways of countering the evil, ignorance and superstitions which had taken hold of the Religions of India.
Guru Nanak was, in fact, primarily concerned with the spiritual welfare of the common people. He understood well enough the complicated beliefs, religions and philosophies currently held by the Brahmins, various holy men and Muslim quazis (Qazis), and he could converse and argue with them on equal terms. However, religion, he believed should be equally accessible to the ordinary man, the simple potter, the peasant, the shopkeeper or even the lowest outcasts. Therefore, Guru Nanak taught only one simple belief, and only one simple religious practice which, once imbibed into the heart of a sincere devotee, could save him from all evil and temptation. The belief was in the One-ness of God, the Creator, and the practice was in the constant remembrance of His Name, with the ultimate aim of achieving salvation.
Like the people of ancient times, the common people of Guru Nanak's day paid tribute to a number of minor gods and goddesses, which were part and parcel to Hinduism. They were attached to these beliefs in superstitious bondage, from fears evolved over the centuries, fears which had no relation at all to religion as such. .....More
