The Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, makes references to demons mentioned in Vedic legends primarily for illustrative purposes. There is no belief system in Sikhism which focuses on demons or devils. Sikh teachings center on ego and its effect on the soul. Indulging in unbridled egoism may render a soul subject to demonic influences and the realms of darkness which …

Worldwide, there are 25,800,000 (25.8 million) Sikhs, but around 75% of Sikhs live in the Indian state of Punjab, where they are close to 59.9% of the population. Large communities of Sikhs live in the neighboring states, and large communities of Sikhs can be found across India. However, Sikhs are only about 2% of the Indian population.

Transmigration is a common theme in Sikhism. The soul travels through countless lifetimes in a perpetual cycle of birth and death. Each lifetime the soul is subject to the influences of past deeds, and is cast into existences within various realms of consciousness and planes of awareness. In Sikhism the concept of salvation and immortality is enlightenment and liberation from …

Sikhs believe in one creator inseparable from creation. Part and participle of one another, the creator exists within creation pervading and permeating every aspect of all that is. The creator watches over and cares for creation. The way to experience God is through creation and by meditating inwardly on the divine characteristic of the manifest self which is in tune …

Sai Baba Coloring Pages: Here we have collection of coloring pages related to Sai Baba of Shirdi as well as of Sathya Sai Baba. Click on the image you like, save it onto your desktop or Photo Gallery for later printing & coloring. Sai Baba Coloring Pages

सद्गुरु जगजीत सिंह जी का जन्म 22 नवम्बर 1920 को श्री भैणी साहिब (लुधियाना) में पिता गुरु प्रताप सिंह जी व माता भूपिंद्र के गृह में हुआ। तीक्ष्ण बुद्धि और दैवी शक्तियों के मालिक होने के कारण आपको ‘बेअंत’ के नाम से पुकारा जाता था। गुरु पिता की आज्ञा में रह कर आपने बचपन से ही संगीत विद्या व नाम-वाणी …

A heady mix of rustic and contemporary notes and global rhythms — Rajasthan folk festival encourages and promotes people’s music Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) is different. It is music from dawn to midnight and beyond. It coincides with Sharad purnima — the brightest full moon each year. From finding one’s way in the dark before dawn, to get …

Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Guru Panth Khalsa Sri Guru Granth Sahib, or Adi Granth, is the holy scripture of Sikhism. It is the final and eternal Guru of the Sikhs. It is a voluminous text of 1430 angs, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh Gurus, from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of hymns or shabad …

To get guidance is one of the reasons they come into the presence of God by listening to and singing from the holy book. To be a part of a community is another reason they come to be in company of God’s people, of all different ages. Singing lessons and community. Activities will also be held in rooms at the …

The Sikh Gurdwaras are not only places of worship but also the training center of service. Such service as sweeping the precincts, serving drinking water to the thirsty, fanning the congregation in hot weather and serving food to the hungry have always formed an integral part of the factions in a Sikh shrine. Of these, Langar is perhaps the most …