ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਮਿਸ਼ਨਰੀ ਕਾਲਜ Gurmat Gian Missionary College
Preface
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa॥
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh॥
Welcome to the seeker of truth and wisdom. You have chosen the right course to understand fundamentals of the Sikh religion and their relevance in day to day life. The thoughts and ideas mentioned in this course, will make you a better Sikh, a concerned citizen and enable you to serve humankind with grace and glory. Religion is an inseparable and crucial part of one’s life. A clear knowledge of religion leads to inculcating qualities of love, understanding, brotherhood and progress, whereas lack of proper information and knowledge fills a person with hate and disharmony leading to dangers of fights, war and bloodshed. Religion seeks to answer the fundamental question about leading a truthful life. This fundamental question is relevant for every single person who lives in a social set-up. Aperson who will stay focussed on leading a truthful life, will be
able to develop a loving God-fearing lifestyle and will continue to get proper guidance. The founder of the Sikh religion -Guru Nanak Sahib conducted Udasis – journeys far and wide to generate love for a religious way of life. During these journeys, Guru Nanak Sahib connected the populace to Akal Purakh to instill a true understanding of religion as a way of life. Guru Sahib collected the works of all Pirs,Bhagats who were focused towards a religion in which primacy was given to Akal Purakh. In doing so, Guru Sahib conveyed a strong message that whoever and wherever does the true exposition of religion, it is acceptable. Humanism is the true religion where there are no barriers of high and low, nor are there any caste restrictions. There is only one basis
ਅਵਲਿ ਅਲਹ ਨੂਰੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕੇ ਸਭ ਬੰਦੇ ॥
ਏਕ ਨੂਰ ਤੇ ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਉਪਜਿਆ ਕਉਨ ਭਲੇ ਕੋ ਮੰਦੇ ॥ (ਪੰਨਾ-1349)
First, Allah created the Light; then, by His Creative Power, He made all mortal beings.
From the One Light, the entire universe welled up. So, who is good, and who is bad?||1||
This whole correspondence course is divided into ten parts with one book for each part. Each part contains lessons on Banis of the Gurus, selected Shabads, Sikh history, Sikh philosophy, Personality development and the daily path to the Sikh way of life. At the end of each book, there are self-examination questions pertaining to the chapter, which the registered student is required to write and send it to the college for assessment. Upon completion of the course, a certificate would be provided to successful students. Your journey in search of wisdom has begun. May Akal Purakh grant you the time, opportunity and skill to read through the course and imbibe the teachings as an inseparable part of your life.
In service of the Khalsa Panth
Principal,
Gurmat Gian Missionary College
