sangat
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In Sikhism, Satsang refers to the "assembly of true believers." This practice, dating back to the first Guru, Nanak, involves gathering to sing the compositions of the Gurus. These gatherings occur in gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship, and are open to everyone, regardless of caste. Satsang is seen as a way to participate in the divine word emanating from the hymns and songs of the Gurus.1
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SikhismGuru Ram Das…with the care of defined sangats (congregations) and who at least once a year presented the Guru with reports on and gifts from the Sikh community. Particularly skilled in hymn singing, Guru Ram Das stressed the importance of this practice, which remains an important part of Sikh worship. A member…
Read More…with the care of defined sangats (congregations) and who at least once a year presented the Guru with reports on and gifts from the Sikh community. Particularly skilled in hymn singing, Guru Ram Das stressed the importance of this practice, which remains an important part of Sikh worship. A member…
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…care of defined congregations (sangats), and he founded the important center of Amritsar. The chief contribution of Arjan, the fifth Guru, was the compilation of the Sikhs’ sacred scripture, using the Goindval Pothis, which had been prepared at the instructions of Guru Amar Das. All of the Gurus continued…
Read More…care of defined congregations (sangats), and he founded the important center of Amritsar. The chief contribution of Arjan, the fifth Guru, was the compilation of the Sikhs’ sacred scripture, using the Goindval Pothis, which had been prepared at the instructions of Guru Amar Das. All of the Gurus continued…
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