Category: Philosophical Concepts

Numeral 3 – The Trinities

Numeral 3- The Trinities The numeral 3 represents a number of entities or qualities that occur in groups of three. Some of them are complementary within the same group while others coexist. The two well known trinities are those in Hinduism and Christianity. Eight groups of three are briefly discussed below. 1. The Christians consider […]

Monday, 02 June 2008 14:43 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Karma

KARMA Note: This study is based on Gurbani or Guru’s Word as contained in Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) and all pages in parentheses are thereof. The original in Gurmukhi also shows the author e.g. the numeral ੫ means the Fifth Guru. Karma which literally means ‘deeds’, covers both physical and mental actions as also […]

Monday, 26 May 2008 01:29 Written by Rawel Singh 2 Comments

Duality

Monday, May 19, 2008                                  Duality The numeral 2 indicates duality. Duality or dualism is the existence of two opposite and mutually exclusive entities or states, which are given equal or nearly equal status. It refers to the quality of being […]

Monday, 19 May 2008 15:03 Written by Rawel Singh 1 Comment

Does Gurbani Prohibit Eating Meat?

Does Gurbani Prohibit Eating Meat? Different people have different views on whether consumption of meat by a Sikh is allowed. Some feel it is prohibited while others feel there is no prohibition. Let us make an effort to understand what Gurbani says. Those who think meat is not to be taken by a Sikh quote […]

Monday, 12 May 2008 17:34 Written by Rawel Singh 58 Comments

Numeral 1 – The Only One

Numbers are looked at in many ways. The fundamental use of numbers is in mathematics. Numbers are also used in numerology where their effect e.g. of the year of birth is studied. However in the series of articles that follow, counts of various things and beliefs in religions, both Eastern and Semitic are proposed to […]

Thursday, 08 May 2008 20:43 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Evolution of the Concept of God

Religious thought has evolved over thousands of years. God has always been at the center of religion but has taken varying forms. The early communities and tribes worshipped spirits or deities. The classical concept of God as the Creator did not exist. The deity was in fact the creation of those worshipping it. Worship of […]

Tuesday, 01 April 2008 15:57 Written by Rawel Singh 3 Comments

Sadh Sangat – The Holy Congregation

Sadh Sangat – The Holy Congregation All humanity created by the One Creator is one brotherhood. All human beings are therefore equal in the eyes of God and all differences based on economic status, religion, caste or creed do not have Divine sanction.This is the underlying principle in Sikh practice of Sangat (company or congregation) […]

Thursday, 06 March 2008 02:56 Written by Rawel Singh 6 Comments
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