Category: Philosophical Concepts

Purpose and Design of the universe including Life

  Purpose and Design of the universe including Life Introduction We live in this world observing various phenomena. There are cycles of days and nights, seasons, vegetables, fruits, rains, storms and so on, which follow the same pattern year after year. The creatures are conceived and born; they grow, age and die in the same […]

Friday, 05 August 2022 16:04 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Big Bang and Evolution are Speculation – Intelligent Design is Scientific

Big Bang and Evolution are Speculation – Intelligent Design is Scientific   The scientific world is a paradox. Most of the scientists believe that what we can learn from nature is never complete and diligent research must continue.  They are making this world a better place. They have made life comfortable and convenient; they work […]

Thursday, 14 July 2022 02:25 Written by Rawel Singh 4 Comments

Sikh Religion – Protector of Human Rights

Sikh Religion – Protector of Human Rights   Every human being deserves dignity. It is the birth right of every one. Accordingly, on December 10, 1948 CE the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration has 30 articles, the first six being:   All human beings are born free […]

Sunday, 29 May 2022 02:29 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Big Bang Theory Unscientific – Find Truth in Gurbani

Big Bang Theory Unscientific – Find Truth in Gurbani   Gurbani means the guru’s word and stands for content of the Sikh scripture Sri Gur Granth Sahib. In this age, creation of the Universe by the Big Bang is widely accepted. However, background to the Big Bang theory is not science but denial of the […]

Thursday, 28 April 2022 16:39 Written by Rawel Singh 1 Comment

The Path of Love

The Path of Love   Love is a basic human trait. It is our nature to love and want to be loved. However, love may be true, based on affection or it may be false with a motivation. The exemplary love in the physical domain is between the mother and her child. She changes her […]

Friday, 22 April 2022 16:43 Written by Rawel Singh 1 Comment

Naam and Naam Japna in Gurbani

Naam and Naam Japna in Gurbani   Introduction   The word Naam occurs in Gurbani in many forms like ਨਾਮ, ਨਾਮੁ, ਨਾਵ, ਨਾਉ, ਨਾਇ, ਨਾਮੇ, ਨਾਮੋ and ਨਾਮੈ. The basic word is ਨਾਮ. The Aunkarr _ to ਨਾਮੁ makes it singular, whereas ਨਾਮ is plural as per Gurbani Viaakaran/grammar. ਨਾਇ, ਨਾਮੇ, ਨਾਮੋ and ਨਾਮੈ make […]

Sunday, 10 April 2022 02:25 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Creation of the Universe

Creation of the Universe   Introduction   Our universe is a complex system of cosmic bodies and creatures. Out of the planets, only the earth is known to have life on it. Life is supported by air, water, land, energy and space. The combination of the sun, earth and moon create days, nights, seasons and […]

Thursday, 10 March 2022 15:14 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Resolution of Religion-Science Conflict

Resolution of Religion-Science Conflict   Introduction   There is a long history of conflicts between religion and science. On the one hand, the scientist says religion is dogmas, rituals or superstition, which lack logic. He also raises questions whether there is God who created the universe and has a role in its functioning. He claims […]

Friday, 04 March 2022 22:28 Written by Rawel Singh 1 Comment

Need to follow the Pristine Form of Religion

Need to follow the Pristine Form of Religion   Introduction   What is religion? There are numerous answers to this question. A representative answer by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is:   1 : The belief in a god or in a group of gods. Many people turn to religion for comfort in a time of crisis. […]

Saturday, 26 February 2022 14:26 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Human Birth – Opportunity for Self-Realization

Human Birth – Opportunity for Self-Realization     Self Realization is coming up to one’s full potential in a wide field including both spiritual and temporal fields. It covers working honestly to earn and fulfill responsibilities to the family and the society. It also covers spirituality to be at peace in life, so that the […]

Friday, 11 February 2022 14:25 Written by Rawel Singh 2 Comments

Sikh Religion Integrates with Nature

`Sikh Religion Integrates with Nature Introduction   Human birth is an opportunity to be aware of the purpose of life, act accordingly and unite with the Creator.The fundamental role of all religions is to make their followers aware of the Creator’s purpose of creating the universe. It guides them how to overcome allurements in life […]

Sunday, 23 January 2022 21:44 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Gurbani on the “Here” and the “Hereafter”.

Gurbani on the “Here” and the “Hereafter”.   Some writers like Dr. Karminder Singh of Malaysia are trying try to create doubts about Gurbani supporting the concept of the “hereafter”. Their view is that everything happens in life and there is no hereafter. They do not understand the Formless Supreme Being, the soul and the […]

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 16:09 Written by Rawel Singh 3 Comments

Gurbani Guidance for Charrhdi Kalaa/High Morale

Gurbani Guidance for Charrhdi Kalaa/High Morale     High morale or high spirits is opposite of low morale or depression. Gurbani has a simple practical message on how to remain satisfied and free of anxiety to be in high spirits. This covers both the mundane and spiritual aspects of life.   ਉਦਮੁ ਕਰੇਦਿਆ ਜੀਉ ਤੂੰ […]

Thursday, 04 March 2021 23:18 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

The Path of Love

The Path of Love Love is a basic human trait. It is our nature to love and want to be loved. Love may be true love for love’s sake or it may be with a motivation. The most exemplary love is between the mother and her child. She changes her life from the time she […]

Saturday, 13 February 2021 21:57 Written by Rawel Singh 2 Comments

Sikh Religion – Protector of Human Rights

Protector of Human Rights   Every human being deserves dignity. It is the birth right of every one. Accordingly, on December 10, 1948 CE the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration has 30 articles the first six being:   All human beings are born free and equal in […]

Sunday, 24 January 2021 02:02 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Naam Japna

Naam Japna Everyone wishes to have a life of comfort and peace. Some people employ means like rituals and worships. Some go amke their abodes in jungles to escape the world. Everyone makes efforts for physical and financial comfort. Guru Nanak says that whether in religious or mundane terms real satisfaction cannot be obtained with […]

Thursday, 12 December 2019 22:08 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Vahiguru, Vaahguru

Vahiguru, Vaahguru   The expression Vahiguru is widely used by the Sikhs and others in referring to Akal Purakh, the Eternal Almighty. Its use in Fateh as Vahiguru Ji Ka Khalsa; Vahiguru Ji Ki Fateh as well as in the Sikh Ardas or supplication is well known. However there is also a view that the […]

Friday, 23 September 2016 14:07 Written by admin 1 Comment

Ghosts and Evil Spirits

Ghosts and Evil Spirits Stories about ghosts, evil spirits or haunted houses form part of some beliefs. According to these beliefs a ghost is the manifestation of a dead person or of being frightened by something unusual.  An evil spirit may be wandering any where including entering the bodies of some people. Haunted houses create […]

Monday, 02 September 2013 12:07 Written by Rawel Singh 5 Comments

Meat Eating

Does Gurbani Prohibit Eating Meat? Different people have different views on whether consumption of meat by a Sikh is allowed. Some feel it is prohibited while others feel there is no prohibition. Let us make an effort to understand what Gurbani says. Those who think meat is not to be taken by a Sikh quote […]

Thursday, 06 June 2013 15:27 Written by Rawel Singh 1 Comment

Guru Arjun’s Martyrdom – Trendsetter for Fearlessness.

Guru Arjun’s Martyrdom – Trendsetter for Fearlessness. Whenever someone talks of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjun’s martyrdom it is mostly talked of in terms of Tera keeaa meetthaa laagai – O Almighty Your will is sweet for me, i.e. I happily accept it. But this line means that the Sikh or for that matter any […]

Thursday, 24 May 2012 12:24 Written by Rawel Singh 1 Comment
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