When exploring the teachings of Gurbani, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, one may come across the notion that it rejects the concepts of afterlife, reincarnation, and transmigration. Gurbani provides a unique perspective on the nature of existence and the journey of the soul.
The Gurbani in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, SGGS does not talk about births before and after this present birth.
Gurbani explains to us that a person comes to this birth and reaps the fruits of the work done in this birth. No one knows anything about the rest. Those who interpret the Sikhi Sidhaant otherwise do so by applying the lenses of Vedas, Puranas, Sanatan-Brahmanical-Yogic slants, fake Sakhis (stories) or other Granths/texts written by the anti-Nanak or Anti-Sikhi groups etc.
In short, SIKHI is NOT a spirituality of AFTER DEATH. The obsession with the afterlife and 8.4 million life forms that existed for thousands of years in pre-1469 belief systems is removed from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS). This is because SIKHI is a spirituality of the HERE and NOW, NOT AFTER DEATH nonsense! (Extracted from Gubani.org)
In Sikhism, the focus is on the present life and the realization of the divine within oneself. The emphasis is placed on living a righteous and purposeful life, rather than worrying about what may happen after death. Sikhism teaches that the ultimate goal is to merge with the divine and attain spiritual liberation.
While other religious traditions may believe in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, Sikhism emphasizes that the soul is eternal and does not go through multiple incarnations. Gurbani teaches that the soul is a divine spark, created by the Supreme Being, and it is on a journey to reunite with its source.
Gurbani encourages individuals to focus on selfless service, meditation, and devotion to achieve spiritual enlightenment. It emphasizes that one can experience union with the divine in the present life itself, through the practice of Naam Simran (repetition of God’s name) and living in accordance with the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib, the central scripture of Sikhism.
It is important to note that while Gurbani rejects the concepts of the afterlife, reincarnation, and transmigration, it does acknowledge the existence of different realms and states of consciousness. These realms are not seen as destinations in the afterlife, but rather as different levels of spiritual awareness and realization.
In conclusion, Gurbani offers a unique perspective on the nature of existence and the journey of the soul. It emphasizes living a righteous life in the present moment and attaining spiritual liberation. While rejecting the concepts of the afterlife, reincarnation, and transmigration, Sikhism focuses on the eternal nature of the soul and the realization of the divine within oneself.
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