5. Nam-Simran (Meditation)

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…

4. Everyone longs for paradise, liberation and heaven; all place their hopes in them

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…

3. Walking with the Order of Divine: The will (Hukam) of God

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, …

2. The Grace (Nadar) 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…

1. The Shabad is the Guru: I am the chaylaa, the disciple

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…