ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਜਮੁ ਜੋਹਿ ਨ ਸਾਕੈ ਸਾਚੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥

Following the Guru's Teachings, I cannot be touched by the Messenger of Death. I am absorbed in the True Name.

(Guru Amar Das Ji, Ang 87)





The other similarity throughout all ceremonies is the respect of the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones). The Panj Pyare in Sikhi retain the highest control or say in matters and affairs when it comes to Panthic decisions. The original philosophy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji was that each Gurdwara would be run by the Panj Pyare and this would all be governed under the Akaal Takht (a Headquarters). Each Gurdwara would be run by five respected and pious individuals from the local community and this created community centres that catered for the needs of the local Sangat. The induction of committees into Sikh institutions today has led to Sikhi being put after power and ultimately, money.

The Guru was against ritualistic worship. This is why throughout the life of a Sikh, the Guru instructs us to sing the divine praises of the Creator; grounding us in all situations. Even if we take a look at Karah Prashad (offering), it is something that is highly important. It is considered to be of the purest of offerings which is why it is one of the few things accepted in the court of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji worldwide. There is also a Sakhi (story) which refers to Karah Prashad being present in other realms and universes.When Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji went to Baghdad, there was a Muslim man of the name Peer Dastigeer that lived there. One day, Dastigeer came to Guru Sahib and said that in your Bani, you say that there are millions of realms and universes: