ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਰੋਗੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਾਰੂ The concept of “Nam” is another crucial word in the Sikh belief toward Emancipation or liberation (Jivan-Mukta). “The word ‘Nam’ is the summary expression for,[1] the whole nature of Akal Purakh… 5. Nam-Simran (Meditation)
ਸੁਰਗ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਬੈਕੁੰਠ ਸਭਿ ਬਾਂਝਹਿ ਨਿਤਿ ਆਸਾ ਆਸ ਕਰੀਜੇ The idea of heaven and hell is basically linked with the concept of life after death. At the time when Sikhism was gaining prominence in India,… 4. Everyone longs for paradise, liberation and heaven; all place their hopes in them
Hukam is another key concept that helps a person to have union with God. According to Guru Nanak God has revealed His truth in creation and specifically in the Hukam, which orders creation. He who… 3. Walking with the Order of Divine: The will (Hukam) of God
ਨਾਨਕ ਨਦਰੀ ਮੋਖੁ ਦੁਆਰੁ ॥ Nadar the Arabic word for grace refers to the favorable glance bestowed by a superior upon an inferior, Grace is the beginning of the process of “Jiwanmukta” (the liberated one). … 2. The Grace (Nadar) of God
ਸਬਦੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਧੁਨਿ ਚੇਲਾ The term Guru brings vivid images in the minds of people. Sometimes the eyes of mind catches sight of a group of people gathered in meditation around a gracious one.… 1. The Shabad is the Guru: I am the chaylaa, the disciple