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kharjindersingh
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Vaheguru Ji ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh
:welcomekaur: kharjindersingh ji
We are so happy that you have signed up as an SPN member. I do not know what interess you most. Gurbani, kirtan, blogs, discussions, Sikh History? Whatever it is, please make the most of it when you are here. And don't forget to comment in a discussion and get to know some of our members.
We are so happy that you have signed up as an SPN member. I do not know what interess you most. Gurbani, kirtan, blogs, discussions, Sikh History? Whatever it is, please make the most of it when you are here. And don't forget to comment in a discussion and get to know some of our members.
kharjindersingh
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- Oct 20, 2004
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:welcomekaur: kharjindersingh ji
We are so happy that you have signed up as an SPN member. I do not know what interess you most. Gurbani, kirtan, blogs, discussions, Sikh History? Whatever it is, please make the most of it when you are here. And don't forget to comment in a discussion and get to know some of our members.
Can I also post my own Sikhi topic for discussion?
Sure you can! All you need to do it find an appropriate forum and click button "Start a New Thread or Topic" and you should be on your way!
Hello,
I'm an educator working on a PhD in philosophy. I realized that I know next to nothing about Sikhi, and wish to learn more for three disparate but (to my mind) equally important reasons: first, there are deep resonances between my own work on rationality and justification and Sikh philosophy that I would like to better understand and explore. This leads to the second reason, which is that my work exposes the affinity I personally feel for what I know of Sikhism that I would like to explore for personal, less communicable reasons. Third, while I have read the religious texts that most of my students follow, I have not read (the English translation of, given my monolinguism) the GGS, and I would like to do so in order to be a better educator. So here I am.
I'm an educator working on a PhD in philosophy. I realized that I know next to nothing about Sikhi, and wish to learn more for three disparate but (to my mind) equally important reasons: first, there are deep resonances between my own work on rationality and justification and Sikh philosophy that I would like to better understand and explore. This leads to the second reason, which is that my work exposes the affinity I personally feel for what I know of Sikhism that I would like to explore for personal, less communicable reasons. Third, while I have read the religious texts that most of my students follow, I have not read (the English translation of, given my monolinguism) the GGS, and I would like to do so in order to be a better educator. So here I am.
fsf ji
Welcome to SPN and I hope you make the discoveries you seek, enjoy the interactions with other members, learn the learnings that fascinate you.
:welcomekaur:
There is much here to explore: many subforums, the jukebox, the videos, the conversations, and religious reading for your own reflection. Spend many happy moments at SPN.
Welcome to SPN and I hope you make the discoveries you seek, enjoy the interactions with other members, learn the learnings that fascinate you.
:welcomekaur:
There is much here to explore: many subforums, the jukebox, the videos, the conversations, and religious reading for your own reflection. Spend many happy moments at SPN.
fsf ji,
A very warm welcome. I am looking forward to your input in various discussions as I am sure you will bring a interesting and refreshing perspective. I hope you find what you are looking for. The Gurbani Vichaar section may be of special interest as various sections of the SGGS are explored in depth. We have some very learned members here and it is a joy for me to learn from them.
:welcomekaur:
A very warm welcome. I am looking forward to your input in various discussions as I am sure you will bring a interesting and refreshing perspective. I hope you find what you are looking for. The Gurbani Vichaar section may be of special interest as various sections of the SGGS are explored in depth. We have some very learned members here and it is a joy for me to learn from them.
:welcomekaur:
ramandeep kaur beesla
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Sat shri akal ji g sareya nu.... i am new here.. joined today...
i am ramandeep from punjab...
i am ramandeep from punjab...
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arshdeep88
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Sat sri akal to everyone _/\_
my name is Arshdeep Singh
age 24 years from delhi india
,just joined yesterday to learn a lot ,must say nice website to discuss and learn
my name is Arshdeep Singh
age 24 years from delhi india
,just joined yesterday to learn a lot ,must say nice website to discuss and learn
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Rajdev ji welcome to spn.
Gur fateh / Gurufateh denotes the following,
ESSEENCE: Victory to the one creator.
In practice it is a re-enforcement into the concept of one creator as well as recognition of wisdom that so emanates from such an understanding and the life one so leads.
Sat Sri Akal.
In terms of your query my understanding is the following,
Gur fateh / Gurufateh denotes the following,
Gur/Guru
- One creator/one creator that teaches us
- Victory
In practice it is a re-enforcement into the concept of one creator as well as recognition of wisdom that so emanates from such an understanding and the life one so leads.
Sat Sri Akal.
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Welcome Rajdev ji And Gurufateh!
It is my favorite greeting. It is short, full of energy, and true! May you always enjoy your hours spent at SPN. Ambarsaria ji who greeted you is one of our finest teachers to make us fine learners, Sikhs! That is the most important reason to be part of SPN...learning together. :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur:
It is my favorite greeting. It is short, full of energy, and true! May you always enjoy your hours spent at SPN. Ambarsaria ji who greeted you is one of our finest teachers to make us fine learners, Sikhs! That is the most important reason to be part of SPN...learning together. :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur: :welcomekaur:
Gurufateh!
Thank you Ambarsaria Ji and Spnadmin ji. I am using it already now!
I am reading about the lives of the great Guru's and I ponder Gurufateh. If everything is The Creators, why choose to talk of victory in particular? As I ponder more it is obvious that during the time of the Guru's ,the persecution and weakness of human spirit would lead to the use of the term Gurufateh indeed. Victory over the mind maybe? and still relevant now!
I wonder about in the western society. It would seem strange for people to greet one another with "The victory is The Creators" but maybe it would be a good thing. It is truly focus on the Naam.
With Love , Rajdev
Thank you Ambarsaria Ji and Spnadmin ji. I am using it already now!
I am reading about the lives of the great Guru's and I ponder Gurufateh. If everything is The Creators, why choose to talk of victory in particular? As I ponder more it is obvious that during the time of the Guru's ,the persecution and weakness of human spirit would lead to the use of the term Gurufateh indeed. Victory over the mind maybe? and still relevant now!
I wonder about in the western society. It would seem strange for people to greet one another with "The victory is The Creators" but maybe it would be a good thing. It is truly focus on the Naam.
With Love , Rajdev
Rajdev ji
All I can offer you is my personal opinion in answer to your questions which are intriguing. How to exactly translate "Gurufateh." That is without picking away on the fine points. "Gurufateh!" is an affirmation of something much greater than our ability to describe our own experiences, however profound or how narrow. I translate it as "Victory belongs to the Guru." To me the victory has already been won in the hukam of Akaal (the plan of the timeless one). To realize that my perspective is limited by the confines of my human experience is strangely liberating. Something is bigger than human experience and more powerful than science or philosophy --- Gurfateh!
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Waheguru g ka khalsa Waheguru g ki fathe sangat jio
m new here thought i will say Gurfathe to all. i have been sikh, almost khalsa and athiest in my life and realised that i will always wish to choose a khalsa life i am here so i can take part in discussuions related to sikhi, spirituality and learn lots...
m new here thought i will say Gurfathe to all. i have been sikh, almost khalsa and athiest in my life and realised that i will always wish to choose a khalsa life
i am here so i can take part in discussuions related to sikhi, spirituality and learn lots...
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Welcome to SPN OsO ji
I hope that you find our forum a place of learning, companionship and fun. You have a lot of spunk and insight to offer to our discussions, so please discuss our topics with us, start threads, visit the blogs and make SPN a second home.
Thanks for coming aboard! :welcomekaur::welcomekaur::welcomekaur:
I hope that you find our forum a place of learning, companionship and fun. You have a lot of spunk and insight to offer to our discussions, so please discuss our topics with us, start threads, visit the blogs and make SPN a second home.
Thanks for coming aboard! :welcomekaur::welcomekaur::welcomekaur:
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