Basic Postulate Of Sikhism
The basic #postulate of #Sikhism is that life is not sinful in its origin, but having emanated from a Pure Source, the True One abides in it.
Thus say the Nanak:
'O my mind, thou art the spark of the Supreme Light; know thy essence.'
Not only the whole of Sikh #Philosophy, but the whole of Sikh history and character, flows from 'this principle'.
The Sikhs do not recognize the caste system nor do they believe in Idol-worship, rituals, or superstitions. The gods and goddesses are considered as nonentities.
This religion consists of practical living, in rendering service to humanity, engendering #tolerance and #brotherly love towards all. The Sikh Gurus did not advocate retirement from the world in order to attain salvation. It can be achieved by anyone who earns an honest living and leads a normal life.
'He alone, 0 Nanak, know the Way, who earn with the sweat of his brow, and then share it with the others'.
(Guru Granth, P. 1245)
Nanak gave new hope to the down-trodden mankind to join his fraternity as equals.
He is a creator of the NEW MAN in the New World supported by a New morality.
Riches and personal possessions are not hindrance in living by spiritual ideals. Sikhism does not believe in the maxim, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eyes of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of #God". On the other hand the Sikh dictum is as under:
'They, who are attuned to the Lord, by the Guru's Grace, Attain to the Lord in the midst of Maya, (i.e. Wealth).'
(Guru Granth. P. 921)
To Be Continued...
To Be Continued...
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