The study of the structure of Guru Nanak’s hymns can be studied linguistically keeping in mind the context i.e., spirituality. His maximum writing is in Panjabi with only a few hymns in Lehndi, Persian, Sahskriti, Sadh Bhakha etc. At that time, the Punjabi language was not exactly the same as of today...
Gurbani uses this close relationship as a metaphor for that between the soul and God or the Supreme Soul. This is how. God resides in all creatures; IT gives soul to provide life to the body. The way husband and wife live in one house; God and soul are in the same body. Here again therefore there are two entities and one spirit.
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The Story of Sergeant Sagar Singh and the plunderers of Sulu Sea - A Tale of Bloodshed &Butchery
He realized that in west’s eyes there are two traditional schools of arts in India – Hindu Architecture and Muslim Architecture. In his eyes those distinct styles belonged only to places of worships, but its extent did not apply to non-worship places as palaces, hospitals, forts, and residential places. Thus, his designs reflected fusion of these two schools, along with the western approach, while using the locally available building materials.
These stories not only remind us of the greatness of the Guru, but they also teach us lessons like humility and tolerance. It is our great blessing to listen to and share such stories!
"The most urgent need now is non-perishable food and medicine, even for common ailments that come from a low vitamin diet and weeks in bunkers. While we have delivered some food now, we are grateful that the Sikh American Veterans Alliance is readying a shipment of medicine from the US."
This was an affirmation of the Sikh commandments that all humanity is One Race, One Brotherhood; we are all Children of One God who is the Father and Mother of all sentient beings; and that he has infused the same Divine Light in all; and no one is outside the circle of God's Love and Benevolence.
The word ਨਾਮ means name. It is the identity like one’s role or profession and associated duties. It is also used for qualities/attributes like one who is kind, compassionate, cruel and so on. A good name means fame.
International Turban Day, observed annually on April 13th since 2004, is an occasion that celebrates Sikh Identity.