Sant Nirankari Mission

Nirankari is a syncretic religion that were found Sikhism community of Indian origin. Under the name of Sant Nirankari Mission movement in 1929 by Baba Buta Singh Ji was launched in Punjab to life, which - in contrast to the orthodoxy of Sikhism - also currently below that of a living guru's guidance ( the Sad Guru ) is considered stationary, whereas the orthodox view after the 10th guru, Gobind Singh Ji, the holy book of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of Sikhism written death look.

Beliefs

The Nirankaris share many of their fundamental beliefs of Sikhism, with a strong emphasis on a spirituality that will span all people. Fundamental beliefs include, without limitation:

  • The existence of God is formless ( " Nirankar " ) and all-encompassing
  • God can be known by every human person
  • All people are children of God
  • The Guru is the Giver and agents of divine insights
  • Compliance with the " Five Principles ": Mind, body and goods are given by " Nirankar " (ie God ), so treat them with pride as his property.
  • No pride in his particular caste or religion.
  • Despise no one because of his clothing or food customs.
  • The insights that are granted by Sad Guru may give his consent not to be communicated without the other.

The Nirankaris refer to all the world's religions as possible paths to God and see them as broadly equivalent expression of religious beliefs.

Dissemination

Just as the orthodox Sikhs also the Nirankaris found mostly in India ( and here mainly in the Punjab ), there is, according to the religious community but worldwide members in India in about 1300 municipalities ( " satsang Bhavan " ), the rest of the world should count in about 200 communities, a total of several million (exact number of members not currently available ). In about 600 communities of which services are held daily; in approximately 150 communities free hospitals have also been set.

Services

The places of worship are called Satsang Bhawan ( " Assembly Hall " ) and are available to all people regardless of color, caste or religion. On a stand a white upholstered armchair is (white is the symbol color of Nirankaris ), which is occupied by a member of the faithful as a representative of Sad Guru. This granted the faithful in representation of the Guru 's blessing and holding a sermon. Since the Nirankaris the Sad Guru 's view is ubiquitous, its representatives, the same deference proven ( bowing or prostration ) as the Sad Guru himself

Guru Gobind Singh Sadhu Fakir
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