Shabad Guru Surat Dhun Chela – Dr. Satpal Singh
Abstract
According to Siri Guru Granth Sahib, our Guru is ‘Shabad’. This helps us understand the transfer of Guruship from Guru Gobind Singh ji to Guru Granth Sahib ji. Similarly, Sikhi is the journey of our consciousness, and not of our physical body. An understanding of this concept can liberate us from the grip of meaningless rituals, and can take us onto the path towards our ultimate goal – to be one with Waheguru. We also realize that the focus of our spiritual devotion can only be Waheguru – the Creator – and not any creation, irrespective of whether it has been made by the Creator or by us.
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Dr. Satpal Singh is Chairperson of the World Sikh Council – America Region, and the Chair of its Interfaith Committee. He frequently speaks on Sikh philosophy and the Sikh way of life in various forums and participates in interfaith dialogues on diversity, religion and peace. He is a professor at the University at Buffalo, N.Y.
Shirimanji, Shabad is Omkaar not Waheguru. Omkaar is Satnaam.