Rawel Singh

Rawel Singh I am a Sikh writer currently based in the United States. My interests include the exegesis of the Guru Granth Sahib, along with the comparative study of the Qur'an, Hebrew Bible, New Testament and Hindu texts. This blog is intended to engage in a dialogue with wider audience mostly on theological issues.
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Congregation

"Sādh Saṅgat" in the Sikh parlance refers to the congregational body of committed human beings who aspire toward the attainment of self-realization while alive through the dual-act of active engagement with the Divine Word (gur śabad) and loving adherence to the long-established traditions (rahat maryādā) of the Panth.

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

Compassion – The Human Trait 

Compassion – The Human Trait   Introduction    Human beings are social animals. They share joys and sorrows of not only the humans but are expected to be kind to all creatures. Almost all countries have a Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). This is compassion. It is a God-given attribute, which is […]

Friday, 01 April 2022 16:17 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

SGGS pp 1429-1429, Mundaavni and Slok M: 5

    SGGS pp 1429-1429, Mundaavni and Slok M: 5   Note: The first Shabad below is titled Mundaavni. Scholars have attributed mainly two meanings to it. First is ‘riddle’ and the second ‘seal’.   The first meaning is supported by a Slok of the third Guru on SGGS p 645 where the Guru says […]

Sunday, 05 December 2021 21:56 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

Sikhi is Pristine Spirituality – I

Sikhi is Pristine Spirituality – I >>> Bertrand Russell was a great philosopher and free thinker; He said “that if some lucky men survive the onslaught of the third world war of atomic and hydrogen bombs, then the Sikh religion will be the only means of guiding them.” Russell was asked that he was talking […]

Tuesday, 02 November 2021 00:35 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments

The Universal message of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

The Universal message of Sri Guru Granth Sahib We are all created by One Almighty Creator of us all. He is our father and we are all His children. All humanity is one family. The Creator has provided everything we need, and it is our duty to obey His commands on role allotted in life […]

Monday, 18 October 2021 13:44 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

Guru Tegh Bahadur – Tribute on martyrdom anniversary

Guru Tegh Bahadur – Tribute on martyrdom anniversary   The Sikhs had ten living gurus from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh.  They advocated a life of purity and dignity. Their discourses/writings and practical lives conformed to Guru Nanak’s doctrine. Guru Tegh Bahadur was the son of the sixth Guru but was bypassed at the […]

Saturday, 03 April 2021 01:26 Written by Rawel Singh 0 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

Understanding Japji Sahib

Understanding Japji Sahib   Table of Contents   Understanding Japji Sahib con. 1 Introduction. 2 Note on Transliteration. 4 Synopsis of Japji 8 Japji on Naam.. 12 Japji and Cosmology. 21 Japji on Karma, Reincarnation and Liberation. 27 Japji on Divine Grace. 33 Development of thought in Japji 38 Avoid Rituals, Comply with Naam.. 47 […]

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 14:05 Written by Rawel Singh 0 Comments
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