I see the author of this blog, like many other well-informed Sikhs" express disdain with chanting of Wahe Guru or any other word. It is viewed as a useless exercise. Is it truly a useless exercise., I often wonder?
Many modern interpetations of Gurbani is usage of left- brain -structured i.e pure logic and reason .But intuitively (a right brain function) we know that that is not enough to achieve happiness ,freedom and realisation of Creator within - our real desires.
Einstein had it right when he said 'The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, the rational mind is a faithful servant'. To many the servant is now in charge.
There are infinite number of truths that we can't get it through reason.