Akali Nihang Guru Gobind Singh in response to the
many Muslim and Hindu fundamentalists, fanatics and zealots who
in his time were claiming their particular faith was the only true
one responded thus:
‘Raam [Hindus who
advocate Raam as name of God], Rahim [Muslims who advocate Rahim as name
of God], Puraan [Commentators on the Hindu mythological
texts the 18 Puraanss] and Quran [Commentators on the Muslim holy text]
say many [conflicting] things,
I do not accept none of these teachings. Simrat, Shashteran and all
the Vedas [various religious texts] speak
of many secrets
I understand none of their Matt [the ego-based
teachings of their commentators]. Siri Asipan [God that indiscriminately wields
the Sword of Justice] bless me
I do not say these things [said so as none may take offence]
you say all.
Forsaking all doors [Faiths/religions etc.] I come to Your
door.
Take hold of my arm [Oh Siri Asipan] and save the honour of
your slave Gobind.’
('Dasam Guru Durbar')
Raam
A contemporary painting of Lord Raam seen as being an Avtar (incarnation)
of Vishnu (the preserver). The word 'Raam' within Sanatan Sikh scripture
is often used
to refer to the aspect of the Almighty known as 'Ramaiah' (the Almighty
resides within all of creation)
Rahim
The Mosque, a place for devout Muslims to visit to offer prayers
to the Almighty and
to contemplate and study the beautiful teachings withint he Quran
Shareef (Muslim holy text)
Sanatan Sacred Scriptures
Studying of the the various ancient texts such as the Simratis,
Shastars, Vedas, Puraans, Bhaagvad Gita, Ramayan, and Mahabharat
Only he/she is a Sikh (searcher
of truth) and/or Khalsa (the pure one attached
to God's divine will) be he/she Muslim, Jain,
Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist,
Christian, etc. In other words, one who transcends
the 'self' (ego) and sectarian divisions, and meditates upon the
Ekh and sees Ekh in all is considered a Sikh according
to Sikh scriptures and Sanatan Sikh ideology. As a result, he/she
achieves peace of mind and promotes communal harmony.
The Ekh beyond Ego
One who transcends the ego and contemplates upon the Ekh, the one
Almighty
achieves inner peace and promotes humanity and Dharam (universal
divine law of righteousness)
