Category: Sikh Practices

Status of Man and woman The status of woman in relation to that of man in religious context is always a current issue. Adherents of all faiths present a picture that shows that the woman enjoys the same status as man in their respective faiths. This article discusses the subject in the context of the […]

Piri Miri Piri Miri is fundamental to Sikh faith. Establishment of Akal Takhat, throne/authority of the Timeless, by the sixth guru was physical manifestation of the concept that started with the first guru and continued through his successor gurus. Guru Nanak called the cruel rulers and their officials raajey sheeh mukadam kutey. P 1288 – […]

Khalistan – Our Ardas to be Khalsa The need to first become Khalsa and then hope for viable Khalistan was brought in the earlier post on Khalistan Pakistan, the land of the pure. The framers of Sikh Raht Maryada, the Sikh code of conduct also gave guidance for our prayer, Ardas. It uses the word […]

Guru Nanak’s concept of Practical Spirituality   Spirituality is a broad term covering living by higher values. It covers ethics, peace, and tranquillity. Some people link it with religion, some people do not, thinking religion is only dogmas, superstitions and rituals. However, dogmas do not form basics of any religion, and are later additions. It […]

Ardas means a formal prayer, supplication or humble request. It is derived from the Persian word ‘Arzdaasht’ meaning a petition. It is human nature to pray when one needs help say for wealth, children, personal affairs, health for peace and so on. How nice would it be if things get done on their own and […]

Human birth is supreme amongst all life forms as it provides an opportunity for the soul to end its journey of births and deaths and merge in God. For this the humans must realize what they are here for and conduct their life accordingly. This is taught by the scriptures which are Sri Guru Granth […]

Taking Stock In management practice it is important to define any project or activity that is to be undertaken. Once it gets under way it is necessary to periodically evaluate the project or work in progress to ensure it is on the right track. There is also a system of periodic appraisal of the persons […]

We often come across statements like “you cannot combine the spiritual with the mundane, science with religion, religion with politics” and so on. Each of these pairs deserves a full discussion. However it is possible to consider these together and show how each element of any of these pairs is complementary rather than antagonistic to […]

The Five Khands in Japu Synopsis As per Gurmat, Sojhi/awareness/consciousness must translate to action. Guru Nanak Sahib has prescribed the progression of the five Khandds in this regard. This progression in outline is. Dharam Khandd – recognise that the universe, of which the creatures are a part, functions by Naam/Divine commands/cosmic laws. Giaan Khandd – […]

Ardas Ardas means a formal prayer, supplication or humble request. It is derived from the Persian word ‘Arzdaasht’ meaning a petition. It is human nature to pray when one needs help say for wealth, children, personal affairs, health for peace and so on. How nice would it be if things get done on their own […]

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