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2021, Volume: 23, Number: 1

Renaissance Of Sikhi

Prof Devinder Singh Chahal, PhD

EDITORIAL
The Eternal Entity (God) Conceptualized by Guru Nanak in a Logo, ੴ, has been published in the above journal as an invited article in December 2021 issue. The same article is being reproduced here in our journal for wider publicity of this important article. This article discusses in detail the Eternal Entity (often called God) as logo, ੴ, which is quite different than the God described in other major religions of the world. The SIKHI (philosophy) of Guru Nanak revolves around this God, ੴ.
Prof Devinder Singh Chahal discusses another important subject, Hukm (ਹੁਕਮ) the Laws of Nature/Universe, explaining that every action and reaction in the Nature and the Universe, and in living beings is going on under certain laws. And nothing can happen out of these laws.
Thereafter, Prof Chahal discusses, Bani of Bhagat Kabir and Guru Nanak. In Sikh literature many theologians have justified similarities of bani of Guru Nanak with that of Bhagat Kabir. If it is so, then they are indicating that there is no originality and uniqueness in the bani of Guru Nanak. Even some writers are saying that Guru Nanak was the follower of Bhagat Kabir. Prof Chahal has proved that Guru Nanak’s philosophy in his bani is original and unique and quite different than that of Bhagat Kabir.

2021, Volume: 23, Number: 1

Sikhi And Science The Eternal Entity (God) Conceptualized By Guru Nanak In A Logo, ੴ

Prof Devinder Singh Chahal, PhD

FEATURE ARTICLE:
ABSTRACT

This article after brief description of the main heading, Sikhi and Science, discusses at length the Eternal Entity (God) conceptualized as a logo, ੴ, by Guru Nanak. The discussion indicates that One in ੴ is ‘That’ (ਓ with extension) is Infinite’ (amount of energy). Therefore, ੴ means ‘One and Only That is Infinite’ (amount of energy) in English and ਇਕੁ ਓ ਬੇਅੰਤ (Ek Oh Beant) in Punjabi. The One in ੴ is not a numeral but Singularity or Nothingness in science but called Ek (One), ਸੁੰਨ (Sunn)) or ਨਿਰਗੁਨ (Nirgun) state of ੴ (the Eternal Entity - God) by Guru Nanak. When this One in ੴ exploded it gave rise to the ਸਰਗੁਨ (Sargun) state, the Nature/Universe

2021, Volume: 23, Number: 1

Hukum (ਹੁਕਮ) The Laws Of Nature/universe

Prof Devinder Singh Chahal, PhD

FEATURE ARTICLE:
ABSTRACT

ਹੁਕਮੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹੁਕਮ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥
Hukmai anḏar sabẖ ko bāhar hukam na ko▫e.
Every action and reaction in this Universe are going on under the Laws of Nature/Universe nothing is out of these laws.
            Guru Nanak

Scientists aim to uncover the immutable laws that govern reality, and in doing so they must reject the notion that divine will, or for that matter human will, plays a role that would violate this cosmic causality.
            Albert Einstein

2021, Volume: 23, Number: 1

Bani Of Bhagat Kabir And Guru Nanak

Prof Devinder Singh Chahal, PhD

FEATURE ARTICLE:
ABSTRACT

Some writers have compared the bani of Bhagat Kabir to show similarities to that of Guru Nanak. This information leads readers to believe that there is no originality and uniqueness in the bani of Guru Nanak. Some are of the opinion that Guru Nanak was member of Bhagati Movement and even consider the possibility of Guru Nanak to be follower of Bhagat Kabir. This article discusses that Guru Nanak was neither a member of Bhagati Movement nor the follower of Bhagat Kabir; rather, he promulgated original and unique bani.

2021, Volume: 23, Number: 1

An International Scientist And A Leading Exponent Of Nanakian Philosophy

Prof Devinder Singh Chahal, PhD

Prof Chahal was interviewed by
Dr Devinder Pal Singh
Discussing different subjects.