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Sikh Faith - Sikh Faith - an Epitomeepitomean of Inter-Faithinter-Faithof for Divine Realisationrealisationfor Sikh Faith - Sikh Faith - An EpitomeEpitomeAn of Inter-FaithInter-Faithof for Divine RealisationRealisationfor < siqgurpRswid ] Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation srb Drm mih sRyst Drmu ] hir ko nwmu jip inrml krmu ] Sarab dharam meh(i) sr-aisatdharam(u) Har(i) ko Naam(u) jap(i) nirmal karam(u). (266) (Among all the religions, the supreme religion, in reality, is to recite the Divine Name with full love and devotion; imbibe spiritual love with full faith: render selfless service to humanity; so as to eradicate ego completely and thus merge with Him) Iqbal Singh (Baba) Publication Bureau The Kalgidhar Trust, Gurdwara Baru Sahib © The Kalgidhar Trust, GurdwaraBaru Sahib Sikh Faith - An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation This book was first released at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, New Delhi on 9 February, 2014 First Edition ::First February 2014 1100 copies Second Edition ::Second November 2014 5000 copies Reprint ::Reprint November 2017 5000 copies Revised ::Revised August 2018 5000 copies ISBN ::ISBN 978-93-5321-387-9 Price ::Price Rs. 500/- All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means; electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publishers. Printed at: Printwell, 146, Industrial Focal Point, Amritsar Saint Attar Singh Ji once said: "The simplest and direct meanings are Guru Nanak Dev's, as He came to show a clear cut path to mankind, groping in darkness; and not to show His grandiose learning by quibbling on words." Contents • Preface xiixiixii 1.1.1. Union with the Divine (God) 111 2.2.2. The Divine Lord (God) 141414 3.3.3. Body, Mind and Soul 181818 3.1 Body 18 3.2 Mind 22 3.3 Soul - the Divine within (Atma) 23 3.4 The Role of Mother in Building the Character of her Child 29 3.5 Physical and Sense Organs 31 3.6 Life and Death 45 4.4.4. Karam Dharam- Actions/Deeds and the Divine Law 474747 4.1 Actions and Deeds (Karma) 47 4.2 Erasure of Past Deeds (Karam Nibera) 48 4.3 Heaven, Hell and Salvation 53 4.4 Dharma - To Follow the Righteous Path as per Divine Law 55 4.5 Sikh Faith (Dharma) 56 4.6 A Sikh Respects the Spiritual Values of all the Religions and Pray for the Welfare of Humanity 65 4.7 Uniqueness of Sikh Faith 70 5.5.5. Guru - The Divine 'Word' 777777 5.1 The Guru 77 5.2 The Divine Name (Naam) 81 5.3 The Divine Name (Waheguru, Gurmantra) 83 6.6.6. The Divine Path of the Searcher after Truth 868686 6.1 Sikh, Sanmukh, Gursikh, Gurmukh 86 6.2 The Ambrosial Hour (Amrit Vela) 87 6.3 The Daily Prayer (Nitnem) 91 6.4 The Sikh Way of Life 95 7.7.7. Meditation on the Divine Name 979797 7.1 The Need to Meditate 97 7.2 Technique of Meditation 97 7.3 Hurdles in Meditation 102 7.4 Hurdles Faced by the Seeker after Truth 104 7.4.1 Seriousness 104 7.4.2 Treasure (Nidhi) 104 7.4.3 Worldly Success (Ridhi) 105 7.4.4 Occult Power (Siddhi) 105 7.5 The Divine Wisdom (Buddhi) 106 7.6 Equipoise (SehajAwasatha) 107 7.7 Realisation of the Divine (Anbhao Prakash) 108 8.8.8. Mental States of a Man 111131313 8.1 The State of Tamogun- Egoistic and Lustful 114 8.2 The State of Rajogun- Full of Vigour, Energy and Adventure 115 8.3 The State of Satogun - Truthfulness 115 8.4 The State of Buddhi- The Divine Wisdom 116 8.5 The State of Atam Pad - The Divine Realm 116 9.9.9. Joy and Sorrow 111181818 9.1 Four Boons for Divine Realisation - Dharam, Arth, Kaam&Moksh 118 9.2 Three miseries of Humanity - Aadh, Biyaadh, Upaadh 119 10. Stages While Treading the Spiritual Path 121 10.1 Mind 122 10.2 Consciousness (Surt) 125 10.3 Part of mind (Chitt) 126 10.4 Wisdom (Matt) 127 10.5 The Physical Heart (Dil) and the Invisible Heart (Hirda) 128 10.6 Memory (Antehkaran) 129 1111.1.1. Mental Stages of Meditation 130 11.1 Divine Love (Prem) 130 11.2 Urge to Realise the Divine (Vairaag) 130 11.3 Yearning to meet God (Birha) 133 11.4 Intense Love for the Divine (Vivek) 134 11.5 State of Enlightenment (Buddhi) 134 11.6 Divine Equipoise (Sehaj Avastha) 135 11.7 Presence of Mind (Hazoori) 135 12. VVVirtues & Vices 137 12.1 Virtues 137 12.2 Vices: Cravings (Trishna) - The Root Cause of All Vices 142 12.3 Illusion, the False Perception (Maya) 144 12.4 Ego - The Embodiment of Five Vices 147 12.5 Worldly Desires ....... 12.6 Overcoming Evils in the Light of Divine Hymns ....... 12.7 Raza, Hukamand Bhaanha ....... 13. Principles of a Sikh (Seeker after Truth) 160 13.1 The Holy Congregation (Sangat) 160 13.2 Company of Evil Persons - (Kusangat) 163 13.3 Pangat ...... 13.4 Miri - Piri 168 13.5 Worship of the Divine (Pooja Akal Ki) Recitation of the Divine 'Word' (ParchaShabadKa) Association with the Divine person (DeedarKhalseKa) 169 13.6 Deg Tegh Fateh 171 13.7 Selfless Service (Sewa) 172 13.8 Kirat Karni, Vand Chhakna, Naam Japna 177 13.9 Conduct of a Sikh (Seeker after Truth) ...... 13.10 Diet 180 13.11 Proper Attire for the Seeker (Sikh) 182 13.12 Humility 182 13.13 Respect for Womanhood 182 13.14 The Householder's Life 184 13.15 Socialisation and Civility of a Seeker after Truth (Sikh) 190 13.16 Gurmukh, Khalsa, Saadh, Sant and Braham Gyani 191 14. Sikh Traditions 196 14.1 Gurdwara 196 14.2 The Sikh Flag (Nishan Sahib) 197 14.3 The Holy Pool (Sarovar) 198 14.4 Guru Granth Sahib's Commandment for the Day (Mukhvak) 198 14.5 SehajPaath/AkhandPaath of Guru Granth Sahib 199 14.6 Divine Assembly (Panth) 200 14.7 Guru PanthKhalsa 201 14.8 Resolution (Matta) / Decision on spiritual way of life (Gurmatta) 201 14.9 Edict (Hukamnama) 201 14.10 The Slogan/Salutation of the Sikhs (Jaikara - Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal) 201 14.11 Birth and Naming Ceremonies 202 14.12 Marriage according to Sikh Rites (Anand Karaj) 202 14.13 Funeral Rites 205 15. The Sikh Code of Conduct 206 15.1 Ceremony of Initiation into the Khalsa Fold 206 15.2 The Five Kakars (K's) - Holy Symbols 211 15.3 Four Cardinal Sins 215 15.4 Spiritual Relations of an Amritdhari 215 15.5 Supplicatory Prayer to the Divine Lord (Ardas) 217 16. Elaboration of the Four Cardinal Sins 221 16.1 Desecration of Hair (Kes) 221 16.2 Sexual Relation with Anyone Other Than One's Spouse 227 16.3 Use of Intoxicants 229 16.4 Eating Animal Flesh 230 17. Guru Granth Sahib 232 17.1 Languages of Guru Granth Sahib 233 17.2 The Divine Hymns of the Six Sikh Gurus 235 17.3 The Divine Hymns of 18 Saints 236 17.4 Divine Hymns by 11 Bhatts (High-caste Enlightened Brahmins) 236 17.5 The Names of God recited by different saints mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib 237 18. Glimpses from Sikh History 239 18.1 The Ten Gurus 239 18.1.1 Guru Nanak Dev 240 18.1.2 Guru Angad Dev 271 18.1.3 Guru Amardas 277 18.1.4 Guru Ramdas 281 18.1.5 Guru Arjan Dev 286 18.1.6 Guru Hargobind 291 18.1.7 Guru Har Rai 297 18.1.8 Guru Harkrishan 299 18.1.9 Guru Tegh Bahadur 301 18.1.10 Guru Gobind Singh 308 18.2 The Five Takhts- Seats of holy Authority 335 18.3 Saints, whose Hymns have been Incorporated in Guru Granth Sahib 337 18.4 Divine Persons of Previous Eons mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib 350 18.5 Other Divine Persons of the Previous Eons 359 19. Opinion of People of Other Faiths About Sikh Way of Life 363 19.1 Christians 363 19.2 Views of a Thai National 372 19.3 Opinion of Russian people to adopt Sikh Faith 373 19.4 Devotional views of Dalai Lama 374 19.5 Vision of Sikh Faith by the Islamic Saints and Philosophers 374 19.6 Version of Renowned Hindus about Sikh Faith 378 20. Why Eating Animal Flesh is Prohibited For a Sikh? 383 20.1 Animal Flesh (Kuttha) 386 20.2 The Origin of Meat-Eating Among the Sikhs 393 20.3 Meat-Eating - A Mere Delight of the Palate 395 20.4 Meat-Eating Feeds Evil Desires 395 20.5 Meat-Eating and Compassion Towards Animals 398 20.6 Animal Flesh is Not a Natural Diet for Humans 408 20.7 Prohibition of Meat in Gurus' Edicts (Hukamnamas) 410 20.8 Customary Practice in Langarduring Guru Angad Dev's Times 411 20.9 Guru Nanak Dev's Discourses with Brahmins at Kurukshetra 412 20.10 The Mysterious Ways of the Gurus - Hunting Wild Animals 420 20.11 Meat-Eating Does Not Produce Bravery 424 20.12 Meat is Not Essential for a Strong Physique 426 20.13 The Gurus' on Meat-Eating 427 20.14 Are we by nature vegetarian or non-vegetarian? 428 20.15 Other Religions Also Practice Vegetarianism 431 20.16 Health Based Reasons 441 20.17 Eminent Vegetarians of the World 449 21. Conclusion 453 22. The Successful Pilgrimage 455 ✺✺✺✺✺ Sikh Faith – An Epitome of Inter-Faith for Divine Realisation Preface Sikh Faith is an epitome of Universal Faith for the Spiritual uplift of humanity.
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