The Doctrine of Sikhism

Shri Guru Nanak, gave a very clear grounding to Sikh religion in his composition called "Japji sahib".

It is believed that this composition was written by Shri Guru Nanak at his advanced age.

"Japji Sahib" is the opening or the first composition of Shri Guru Granth Sahib. This is also called as the Mool-mantra or the core principle of Sikhism.

Following verses is from the first paragraph of "Japji Sahib"

"ek om kaar"

Literary means, there is but one God. This very clearly indicate the Sikhism is a Monotheist religion.

"sat naam"

HIS name is true. Name of God is pure and clean

"karta purakh"

He is the sole creator of this world and nothing exist beyond Him.

"nirbhau"

He is without any fear

"nirvair"

He has no enemy, He has no hatred

"akaal moorat"

He is timeless and form less.

"ajooni"

He is never born and never die.

"saheband"

He is self existence

"gurprasad"

He can be understood through Guru's grace

"Jap"

Pause and meditate on Him

Sikh Religion - Birth of a new empire

'Sikhism', is one of the newest and most prominent religions of the world, which originated in the Northern part of India.

This religion was born in 15th century when Muslim's were taking the world by force.

Lot many times 'Sikhs' are confused with Muslims, due to the similarity of looks, but when we see deeply there is a vast difference between them.

'Sikhs' are very adventurous and hard working peoples, mainly they are farmers and very smart business men.

Sikh Religion: Foundation

Sikhism was founded by Shri Guru Nanak, the first guru of Sikh religion. Guru Nanak was born in 14 April, 1469, to a Hindu Brahman family.

He formed very simple doctrine of Sikh religion, which is totally different from the Hindu and Muslim philosophy.

The word 'Sikh' means 'disciple' or student. There are total 10 Gurus of Sikhs and the last Eleventh living Guru is "Shri Guru Granth Sahib", the holy book of Sikhs, in which complete philosophy and teachings of Sikh Gurus has been written.

It has been ordered to Sikhs by their tenth Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to believe and worship only Shri Guru Granth Sahib.

The Shri Guru Granth Sahib is written in different musical measures, and it is so deep and intense that it takes a person to a different world.