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Sikhism: Philosophy of Religion

Gurbani and Guru Nanak's revelation at the river

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Overview

What Gurbani means, Guru Nanak at the River Bein and his words on returning, the Janamsakhis, the revelation recorded on Ang 1, revelation as evidence for God, and an atheist response.

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What happened to Guru Nanak at the River Bein?

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What are the Janamsakhis, and what does Ang 1 record?

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What does Gurbani mean?

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  1. 1

    What does Gurbani mean?

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    Gurbani means the Guru's word. Sikhs use it for the hymns of the Gurus and saints collected in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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    What happened to Guru Nanak at the River Bein?

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    Guru Nanak disappeared while bathing in the river at Sultanpur Lodhi and was gone for three days. Sikhs believe he was taken into God's presence.

  3. 3

    What did Guru Nanak say when he returned from the river?

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    Guru Nanak declared that there is no Hindu and no Muslim. People of every faith are equal before the one God.

  4. 4

    What are the Janamsakhis?

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    The Janamsakhis are traditional life stories of Guru Nanak, written down after his death. Janamsakhis narrate the river experience and his travels.

  5. 5

    What revelation does Ang 1 of the Guru Granth Sahib record?

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    Ang 1 opens with the Mool Mantar, the statement about God that Sikhs believe was revealed to Guru Nanak. The Mool Mantar begins with Ik Onkar, meaning there is one God.

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    Why might revelation be important to Sikhs?

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    Revelation means Sikh teaching comes from God rather than human invention. The Gurus' words carry God's authority.

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