2. ONE GOD of entire humanity The fundamental fact missed by most of the representatives of religions The fundamental fact missed by most of the representatives of religions Various religious beliefs seem to be possessing their own Gods Various religious beliefs seem to be possessing their own Gods They almost firmly believe that neither other communities do have any God nor their God caters to other communities They almost firmly believe that neither other communities do have any God nor their God caters to other communities If we have one father, we all are one family If we have one father, we all are one family Whether, Christian, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Budhists or Hindus - all are the members of the same family Whether, Christian, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Budhists or Hindus - all are the members of the same family Sri Guru Granth Sahib puts this writing on the wall without mincing words Sri Guru Granth Sahib puts this writing on the wall without mincing words

3. eyk nUr qy sBu jgu aupijAw kaun Bly ko mMdy Entire universe came into existence out of One divine light. How can we differentiate amongst and classify the creation - good and bad

4. Focus on Mind All human beings are directed by their minds All human beings are directed by their minds Actions-good and bad-are the result of the state of mind Actions-good and bad-are the result of the state of mind All thoughts - all priorities originate from our mind All thoughts - all priorities originate from our mind Focus on human mind renders integrated approach towards the humanity at large Focus on human mind renders integrated approach towards the humanity at large

5. min jIqY jgu jIqu ] min jIqY jgu jIqu ] Conquer your own mind … and you would conquer the world Gurbani focuses on the very mind of the mankind Gurbani focuses on the very mind of the mankind

6. Uniformity of Approach Different religions move people in different places in search of solace Different religions move people in different places in search of solace Various religious concepts have attached religious significance even to certain directions kwhU liKE hir AvwcI idsw mih kwhU pCwh ko sIs invwieE] Various religious concepts have attached religious significance even to certain directions kwhU liKE hir AvwcI idsw mih kwhU pCwh ko sIs invwieE] Difference of places and directions generate differences Difference of places and directions generate differences Gurbani directs us only in one direction – within - uniform for the entire humanity Gurbani directs us only in one direction – within - uniform for the entire humanity

7. nwnk AMqir qyrY inDwnu hY qU bwhir vsqu n Bwil] The treasure is within you; do not search for it - outside mn ry iQru rhu mqu kq jwhI jIau ] bwhir FUFq bhuqu duKu pwvih Gir AMimRqu Gt mwhI jIau ] O my mind, remain steady, do not wander away. By the outward search, you shall only suffer, the ambrosial nectar is found just within you!

8. International Anthem Surpassing the regional, religional and national bondage, Sri Guru Granth Sahib transforms us into a cosmic citizen Surpassing the regional, religional and national bondage, Sri Guru Granth Sahib transforms us into a cosmic citizen Once a cosmic citizen, the person has an enlightened approach and global outlook Once a cosmic citizen, the person has an enlightened approach and global outlook At this state of mind, ones National Anthem becomes International Anthem and ones prayer becomes Universal Prayer - as enshrined in Sri Guru Granth Sahib At this state of mind, ones National Anthem becomes International Anthem and ones prayer becomes Universal Prayer - as enshrined in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Sarbat da Bhallah Sarbat da Bhallah

9. ggn mY Qwlu riv cMdu dIpk bny qwirkw mMfl jnk moqI] The sun and the moon are like lamps in the cosmic plate of the sky. The stars and their orbs are like studded pearls in this plate.

10. Single Management-Sole Manager The universal cohesion of processes and prevalent structural and functional collaboration is managed by single Manager – the one God The universal cohesion of processes and prevalent structural and functional collaboration is managed by single Manager – the one God All that happens in skies, on earth, at the base of the deep seas and among the organelles within each living cell of bodies that we see – is wonderfully managed by the Creator Himself All that happens in skies, on earth, at the base of the deep seas and among the organelles within each living cell of bodies that we see – is wonderfully managed by the Creator Himself One management is oneness - oneness is integration. One management is oneness - oneness is integration. Sri Guru Granth Sahib vows for the single management Sri Guru Granth Sahib vows for the single management

11. qU Awpy krqw qyrw kIAw sBu hoie ] You are the Creator - Yourself. Everything that happens is by Your doing. quDu ibnu dUjw Avru n koie ] There is no other Creator except You.

12. Practical brotherhood of humanity Verses of persons of various worldly castes and creeds have been incorporated in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Verses of persons of various worldly castes and creeds have been incorporated in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Kabir–Julaha; Namdev–Schimba; Sain-Nai; Ravidas-Chamar Kabir–Julaha; Namdev–Schimba; Sain-Nai; Ravidas-Chamar

13. Concept of Brotherhood-Teacher-Follower Concept of Brotherhood-Teacher-Follower Follower: Bhai Ghanaiya ji Follower: Bhai Ghanaiya ji Teacher: Guru Gobind Singh ji Teacher: Guru Gobind Singh ji Concept: Gurbani I have befriended all and unto all I am a friend Concept: Gurbani I have befriended all and unto all I am a friend

14. Social Justice Guru Hargobind Sahib formally acquired symbols of Miri-Piri Guru Hargobind Sahib formally acquired symbols of Miri-Piri do qlvwrI b`DIAW do qlvwrI b`DIAW When politics guided by spirituality, social justice would prevail When politics guided by spirituality, social justice would prevail Talwar – Kirpan Talwar – Kirpan Resistance to oppression Guru Nanak-Guru Tegh Bahadur and Janju Resistance to oppression Guru Nanak-Guru Tegh Bahadur and Janju

15. Universal Peace and Harmony

16. No Linguistic Barrier In addition to the geographical boundaries, people of world maintain the barriers of the language – the mother tongue and are averse to foreign language In addition to the geographical boundaries, people of world maintain the barriers of the language – the mother tongue and are averse to foreign language Around the world, this linguistic concern has given rise to a number of conflicts at inter-state and inter-national levels. Around the world, this linguistic concern has given rise to a number of conflicts at inter-state and inter-national levels. Sri Guru Granth Sahib surpasses the linguistic barrier by incorporating various linguistic dialects of the world thus imbibing integration on the linguistic front, as well. Sri Guru Granth Sahib surpasses the linguistic barrier by incorporating various linguistic dialects of the world thus imbibing integration on the linguistic front, as well.

17. Casteless-Creedless World Society Castes are based on the birth of an individual Castes are based on the birth of an individual How can the believers of one God-one Father discriminate individuals on the basis of their birth! How can the believers of one God-one Father discriminate individuals on the basis of their birth! Sangat-the religious congregation where all sit together -without any discrimination, whatsoever- to participate in spiritual awakening Sangat-the religious congregation where all sit together -without any discrimination, whatsoever- to participate in spiritual awakening Amrit Sanskar-Caste end; Creed end. Amrit Sanskar-Caste end; Creed end. Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib strikes hard on the perpetuators of caste system Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib strikes hard on the perpetuators of caste system

18. Pangat Where all sit together and receive meals that are served to all, without any discrimination- whatsoever. Where all sit together and receive meals that are served to all, without any discrimination- whatsoever.

19. AgY jwiq n joru hY AgY jIau nvy ] In the world hereafter, social status and caste considerations shall mean nothing; in that world, the soul shall have to deal with people unknown! brnu jwiq koaU pUCY nwhI No one might ask about the ancestry or social status nw mY jwiq n piq hY I have no caste or creed AgY jwiq n puCIAY krxI sbdu hY swru ] Hereafter, no one is questioned about social status

20. Guru Amar Das ji challenged and stopped the compulsory dieing of women after death of their husbands - so established in Hindu religion of that time. Guru Amar Das ji stopped the compulsory veil for the women. Guru Amar Das ji stopped the compulsory veil for the women. NO GENDER BIAS

21. Uniform Male-Female Rights Guru Amar Das ji incorporated women in the organizational set-up of Sikh religion by appointing them as organizational heads under Manjian-Pirian system. Guru Amar Das ji incorporated women in the organizational set-up of Sikh religion by appointing them as organizational heads under Manjian-Pirian system. Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib vouches for equal rights for women. Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib vouches for equal rights for women.

22. so ikau mMdw AwKIAY ijqu jMmih rwjwn ] Why consider her inferior? She gives birth to KINGS

23. Freedom of Religious Practice The rare example in the history of the world where a religious head of one religion would sacrifice ones life for the religious freedom of another religion. The rare example in the history of the world where a religious head of one religion would sacrifice ones life for the religious freedom of another religion. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur did for Hindu religion Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur did for Hindu religion The life sketch of the Gurus is practical projection of the values enshrined in Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib The life sketch of the Gurus is practical projection of the values enshrined in Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib

24. Spiritual Economics for the world The institution of daswand- 10% savings contributed for the common cause in a general pool to be used for the socio-religious uplift. The institution of daswand- 10% savings contributed for the common cause in a general pool to be used for the socio-religious uplift. Sri Guru Granth Sahib shows the path of sincere work culture and generous contribution Sri Guru Granth Sahib shows the path of sincere work culture and generous contribution The poor countries of the world shall be more equipped to handle the famines and other disasters if they follow the institution of daswand. The poor countries of the world shall be more equipped to handle the famines and other disasters if they follow the institution of daswand.

25. Gwil Kwie ikCu hQhu dyie ] nwnk rwhu pCwxih syie ]

26. All brethren are welcome In contrast to other beliefs, where men and women of only a particular faith are welcome into the so called house of their God In contrast to other beliefs, where men and women of only a particular faith are welcome into the so called house of their God All brethren allegedly following different worldly faiths and beliefs, are equally welcome in the home of one God –Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar All brethren allegedly following different worldly faiths and beliefs, are equally welcome in the home of one God –Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar

27. Darbar Sahib has four doors in four directions representing welcome to one and all from all sides of the world

28. Integration of all faiths of the world You will not find Ram in Koran You will not find Ram in Koran You will not find Allah in Geeta You will not find Allah in Geeta Sri Guru Granth Sahib is one and only religious compilation of the world that recognizes the true essence of different faiths of the world Sri Guru Granth Sahib is one and only religious compilation of the world that recognizes the true essence of different faiths of the world This, in itself, is a spiritual integration of the religions of the world This, in itself, is a spiritual integration of the religions of the world

30. Sure way of human integration today is through Sri Guru Granth Sahib