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    Meaning Of Guru In Sikhism

    Concept of Guru in Sikhism In Sikhism the term 'Guru' is not used for a teacher or a guide or an expert or even a human body. The word Guru is composed of two terms. GU- means darkness and RU- means Light. For Sikhs, Guru is the Light that dispels all darkness. It is called JOT (Divine Light)...
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    Guru Nanak Dev Ji And Sikhism

    Nanak In Sikhism Nanak said "If you are fond of playing with love of God, then come to me with your head on your palm; And once you set your foot on this path, do not hesitate if it is taken ".[40] The basic foundation of Sikhism is laid on the teachings of Guru Nanak.He is considered by the...
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    Cosmology As Per Sikhism

    SIKH COSMOLOGY SIKH COSMOLOGY. From the very beginning man has been curious to know about the structure and constitution of the Universe and its origin. To locate the stable base of this universe and to fix his own place in it have been the subjects of his constant search and speculation for...
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    Death As Per Sikhism

    DEATH, DEATH, the primordial mystery and one of the cardinal conditions of existence. Scientifically, death is defined as "the permanent cessation of the vital function in the bodies of animals and plants" or, simply, as the end of life caused by senescence or by stoppage of the means of...
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    Sikhism And God: A Concept

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_in_Sikhism God in Sikhism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The fundamental belief of Sikhism is that God exists, not merely as an idea or concept, but as a Real Entity, indescribable yet knowable and perceivable to anyone who is prepared to dedicate the...
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    General Sikhism, A Religion Created By God

    How is Sikhism a religion created by God? A: The Sikh Gurus were in direct communion with God and narrated only God’s Word. Guru Nanak Dev Ji writes, “When I speak, I speak as You make me speak” (Guru Granth Sahib, 565). Furthermore, the fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji writes, “O God, O Creator...
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    Spreading Sikhism ,The American Way

    Spreading Sikhism, the American way Asha Ahuja Ludhiana, April 27 Tall, handsome and well-built, three handsome American Sikhs Harmanjot Singh; Sadasatsimran Singh Khalsa and Mr Jagatguru Singh Khalsa have adopted Sikhism and are spreading the message of Gurus through kirtan...
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    Mantras In Sikhism

    here are the important mantras that i know of. gurmantar - Waheguru bij (seed) mantar - Ik Oankar Mul (root) Mantar - Ik Oankar through gurprasad Maha (great) Mantar - Ik Oankar through Nanak hosi bhi sach. Mala (sequential) Mantar - full Japji Sahib but i think every word of Gurbani is a...
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    Sikh News Villagers In Punjab Believe Pakistan Radio Allegation That Sikhism Is Considered A Pa

    Ludhiana, Jan 22 : The latest effort of the Pakistan Radio to sow misunderstanding among Sikhs and Hindus in Punjab has been to broadcast items which try to project that the Government in India does not considers Sikh religion a separate religion, but a part of Hindu religion. More...
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    Sikh News Family Stays Grounded In Sikhisms Beliefs (The Oshkosh Northwestern)

    Gurmit Kalekas plan for the day is rather straightforward: wake up early, pray, do good, hard work. More...
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    Sikhism Is Spreading Fast

    For All New Comers To Sikhism: Sikhism is spreading very fast, as this is the only religion that has Truth Witten Down in its Original Form: Guru Granth Sahib. SO ALL THOSE WHO ARE AGAINST THIS RELIGION, OR HAVE THIS FEAR THAT IT MAY SPREAD TO AN EXTENT THAT EVERYBODY WILL START BELIEVING...
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    Sikh News Books On Sikhism To Be Included In Washington Public Libraries (Deepika)

    Washington, Jan 16 (UNI) To help disseminate information about Sikhism, public libraries run by Montgomery County, adjacent to Washington, DC, have agreed to include books about the community in their collections. More...
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    Sikh News Books On Sikhism To Be Included In Montgomery County Public Libraries (New Kerala)

    By Ravinder Singh Robin, Washington, Jan 16: Montgomery County has agreed to include books on Sikhism in its public libraries. More...
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    Sikh News Books On Sikhism To Be Included In Washington Public Libraries (New Kerala)

    Washington, Jan 16: To help disseminate information about Sikhism, public libraries run by Montgomery County, adjacent to Washington, DC, have agreed to include books about the community in their collections. More...
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    Naam In Sikhism And ‘Mahapurushiaism’

    References 1. Daljeet Singh, 1998, Essential of Sikhism, Singh Bros, Amritsar. 2. Kulwant Singh, 2002, Naam-Simran, in The Sikh Review, vol. 50, No. 10. 3. Sri Gurbux Singh, 1999, Naam-Simran and Bhakti in Sikhism. 4. Harkinat Singh, 2003, University of Guru Granth Sahib: A comparative...
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    Is Western Culture Bringing About Degeneration In Sikhism?

    SCANNED Is Western culture bringing about degeneration in Sikhism? Different cultures and way of life to affect one another but religion is more than mere culture. The strength or weakness of a person lies in his faith and convictions. Only those fall who have a wavering mind or faltering...
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