As mentioned earlier on this website, the Sanatan
Sikh concept with regards to the Adi Guru Durbar is that it is a
repository of the essence of the true underlying
truth found within Islam and Hinduism. For in the writings of Adi
Guru Durbar are the teachings of true spiritually accomplished Muslim
and Hindu holy men.
Bhagat Sain
A 19th century sketch of Bhagat Sain, the barber who became a Hindu
saint
Hence logic dictates, if this 'true essence' is contained
within Guru Granth, then it must also exist within the holy Muslim
and Hindu texts - the original sources of this essence. Furthermore,
since Islam claims to be the final true religious revelation succeeding
the previous Semitic traditions of Judaism and Christianity, then
their essence, according to Sanatan Sikh philosophy, is also contained
in the Adi Guru Durbar. Bhagat Kabir has written:
‘Do not call the Vedas (Hindu scriptures)
and Katebs (Semitic religious texts Torah, Bible and Quran)
false. False are they who do not contemplate them. ‘Adi Guru
Durbar’, Bhagat Kabir, Raag Prabhati, Pa.1350
In light of the above quote within the Guru Granth
which speaks of the ‘Pothi’ being the
'house of God', that Pothi can also refer to any
holy text which speaks of 'Parmeshwar'. For instance, with regards
to Hindu scriptures, the 3rd Sikh Guru, Akali Guru Amardas commented
as follows:
‘In the Vedas is contained the highest
‘Naam’ (essence) of God
The individual does not listen and moves around as a mad spirit.’
‘Adi Guru Durbar’, Raag Ramkali, Pa.919
‘Contemplate the Simirtai
and Shashtar (sacred Hindu texts) and see the
greatest is the servant of ‘Har’
(the Almighty).’
‘Adi Guru Durbar’, Raag Maru, Pa.1090
‘A man who follows his mind does not search
within himself because of his ego.
He does not contemplate Simirat and Shashtar and is ruined. Without a Guru (enlightened teacher), no one can appreciate
the true Name of Har.
The sublime truth is that while contemplating Har, one attains
salvation.’
‘Adi Guru Durbar’, Raag Maru, Pa.1094
The Holy Quran
The Holy Quran which was used by Fakir Nur-ud Din, physician in
the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The fourth Sikh Guru, Akali Guru Ramdas speaking of
the third Sikh Guru’s visit to Hindu Sanatan pilgrim centers
to spread ‘Naam’ writes:
‘The great holy men came to meet the Guru
[Amardas] and sought refuge of the true Guru (God).
They inquired of the Guru of the true Guru 'Gobind' (God) and
agreed that the Simritis also speak of it. Simiriti and Shashtar all agree that Sukhdev, Prahlad,
Siri Ramchander taking Guru contemplated Gobind.
In the body, which is the city, the five vices (lust, wrath,
greed, false attachment and ego) are the robbers, which were
displaced [by the above devotees of God].
Many are the songs sung from the Puraans [praising the above
devotees], and with Guru Nanak’s words, one becomes devotee
of God.
Thus, great holy men met the Guru and sought refuge of God.’
‘Adi Guru Durbar’, Raag Tukhari, Pa.1117
