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| Jan 08, 2008 12:33 pm |
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re: re: Sindhism & Sikhism |
Pushpa Moorjani
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The Sindhis were greatly influenced by Guru Nanak's teachings as he did pass through Sindh and expound his beautifully simple philosophy to the Sindhis of that area. The Sindhis were so deeply influenced by the Master's teachings that it was not uncommon for the Sindhis to make their first son a Sikh. Even today the Sindhis worship Guru Nanak with the same fervor that they accord to, Shri Krishna, Shri Ram, Shivji or/ and Ma Durga, Laxmi and Saraswati. The Geeta and The Guru Granth Sahib both enjoy an exalted status in Sindhi homes.
Once when Guru Nanak was asked which religion, Hinduism, Sikhism or Islam was the true path to God, Guru Nanak replied that the true way to attain God was to worship Him who is eternal and contained in the whole Universe.
Guru Nanak teaching are not specifically made for Sikhs or for Sindhi…it is generally for every confused mind. It simply preaches that God is formless, omnipresent, compassionate, and can be reached through prayer, humility, service, meditation, and virtuous living.
He did not propagate ritual worship, discrimination against women and against those of lower socio-economic status.
Guru Nanak urged his followers to:
Naam Japo – Constantly meditate on God’s name
Kirat Karo –to earn ones livelihood through honest means
Wand Chakko- To share
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