Dear all,
gurfateh.
I came across this fine article on the poetic style in SGGS. I hope it is of benefit to the readers of SPN.
Gyani jarnail Singh Malaysia
One Line Poem in Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Written by Nanak Singh Nishter
Thursday, December 20, 2007
A Japanese poet...
aasaa ||
AasaaSaint Kabir
pehilaa pooth pishhairee maaee ||
First, the son was born, and then, his mother.
gur laago chaelae kee paaee ||1||
The guru falls at the feet of the disciple. ||1||
eaek achanbho sunahu thumh bhaaee ||
Listen to this wonderful thing, O Siblings of Destiny...
Pray Truth for all and say Satsriakal!
Dear all!
Gurmukhi is the language of the Gurus. Do Sikhs know the language of their Gurus?
The translations of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee and Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Jee confirm that they do not understand their Guru's language, what to say about the...
Sangat Jeeo!
Waheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh
I wish to have discussion group clarify the term "PANTH" . Currently it is being used in very broad sense! Let us discuss, how our Guru Jee and Bhakgats have described it in Gurbani (SGGS Jee). Thanks.
Dass,
Kulwant Singh
SGGS on Anger.:advocate:
I am including in this post the various quotes related to the five passons/devils. I shall be completeing it by adding more quotes. These are given here in the order of the appearance of SGGS ji. I have covered upto pages 51 of SGGS ji. If anyone is interested one may...
GURU GRANTH PAATH: THE SACRED READING.[1]
The objective of this paper is to describe the actual meaning of the paath in Sikh tradition. For this paper the Aad Guru Granth (AGGS) [1] is considered consisting of Sabd-Parmaan which means a written testimony from the Guru used as a means of valid...
Dear friends/respondents
The following line appears in SGGS.
khu kbIr AKr duie BwiK ] (329-18, gauVI, Bgq kbIr jI)
Says Kabeer, chant the two letters of the Lord's Name - Raa Maa.
The English Translation appears to be slightly different than what appears on the face.Should one take the...
How do I find bani in the SGGS around a specific topic with an english translation? For example, how would I find scripture written on the pain and suffering people suffer from an accident? Or topics on how to deal with death and hurt?
Any good sites out there?
Hello,
I apologise in advance if this post is offensive to anyone. It is a delicate question that has been bugging me for many months. Please know that I ask it with genuine curiosity and I mean no disrespect. Please correct any of my misunderstandings.
That said...
It is my...
my friend asked me the above question, and showed me these verses. i must say i was schocked..
what do they mean?
ਜੋ ਸਿਰੁ ਸਾਂਈ ਨਾ ਨਿਵੈ ਸੋ ਸਿਰੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਡਾਰਿ ॥
जो सिरु सांई ना निवै सो सिरु दीजै डारि ॥
jo sir saaN-ee naa nivai so sir deejai daar.
Chop off that head which does not bow to...
sath shri akal jee.
i am a bit confused about this topic.
My muslim friends say that the Quran is from God, and in the verses of the Quran, God is talking about himself using words as "I" "We" etc.(We is because he is talking about himself in plurioal, to raise himself, the way queens etc does)...
SSA, ok first of all I'm sorry if I posted in the wrong section, I know how frustrating that can be.:unsure:
Right the question I have is about SGGS. I have posted this on another forum but no luck as yet. Did anyone ever notice that there are 2 Granth Sahib's Ji' at Harmandir Sahib? There is...
gUjrI ]
goojaree ||
Goojaree:
AMiq kwil jo lCmI ismrY AYsI icMqw mih jy mrY ]
a(n)th kaal jo lashhamee simarai aisee chi(n)thaa mehi jae marai ||
At the very last moment, one who thinks of wealth, and dies in such thoughts,
srp join vil vil AauqrY ]1]
sarap jon val val aoutharai ||1||
shall be...
What is considered the most authoritative translation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib into English?
Also, is it possible or desirable to have the SGGS in your house?
I know I should/will learn Punjabi to fully understand, but in the meantime I would still love to read and get as much out of it...
Is it true that a reinterpretation/rewriting/changing of the SGGS is being done by the Radaswamis or the Naamdaris?
This is something a friend has just asked me, and its the first I have heard of it, something along the lines that a 'Guru' from one or the other group 'disowned' their own son...
1. Bhai Gopal Singh Translation - The first complete translation of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib into English was provided by Dr. Gopal Singh; this was completed around 1960. It was published in a four volume set, and has received wide distribution. The 'International Edition' published by the...
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