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What does 'Ek Onkar' mantra in Sikhism mean?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 22-Apr-2025 17:18:22

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‘Ik onkar’ or ‘Ek Onkar’ is a very sacred mantra for Sikhs all over the world. It is a basic mantra or a devotional hymn offered to their Lord. Also known as the 'mool' mantra , it is said to be Guru Nanak's first teaching sermon.What Does It Mean?The literal translation of "ik onkar satnam karta poorak nirabhu niravair akal murat ajuni saibham gur prasad jap Aadh Sach jugaad sach hai bhee sach nanak hose bhee sach " is that there is only one god, whose name is 'Truth'. He is the creator and is without fear. He is without ... Read More

What is the meaning of line "Yug Shahstra Yojan par Bhanu" which is taken from Hanuman Chalisa?

Knowledge base
Updated on 10-Mar-2021 18:57:59

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Lord Hanuman is the great central characters  of the Indian epic Ramayana. Hanuman is well-known for his strength and he is immune to all sorts of weapons. He has got extreme speed (manojavam, marutha tulya vegam) effulgence, wisdom, no fear of death (Chiranjeevi), has won over the senses that lure. He has the knowledge of Eight Siddhis and Nine devotions. Even the world’s dangerous weapon Brahmastra can never harm him. He is the most powerful yet very obedient devotee of Shri Rama.The accurate prediction of distance from Earth to Sun:It was written in Hanuman Chalisa, “Yug Sahasra Yojana Par Bhanu, ... Read More

What are the six systems of Ancient Indian Philosophy?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 13:41:43

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Metaphysics played an extremely important role in Ancient Indian learning and social system. These metaphysics formed the philosophical foundation of life. Hence, it was given the term Darshana which literally means showing the path (of life). The Shad-Darshanas or the six systems of the Astika or the orthodox schools of Indian Philosophy consider the authority of Vedas.NyayaThe founder of Nyaya is Akshapada Gautama and it dated back to 2nd Century BCE. It is a school that deals with logic and epistemology. Its main objective is to help to eliminate ignorance of knowledge. It enlists four valid (Pramana) and four invalid ... Read More

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