Gurbani on Moorti Pooja/Idol Worship
Beloved Hindu brother! In your traditions, idol worship is a priority to you but the Sikh religion condemns it:
ਹਿੰਦੂ ਮੂਲੇ ਭੂਲੇ ਅਖੁਟੀ ਜਾਂਹੀ ॥
Hi[n]dhoo Moolae Bhoolae Akhutee Jaa[n]hee
Hindus have forgot Their Origin, they are mistaken and have gone on the wrong path
ਨਾਰਦਿ ਕਹਿਆ ਸਿ ਪੂਜ ਕਰਾਂਹੀ ॥
Naaradh[i] Kahiaa Si Pooj Karaa[n]hee
The Sage Naarad instructed them to do pooja [of idols]
ਅੰਧੇ ਗੁੰਗੇ ਅੰਧ ਅੰਧਾਰੁ ॥
A[n]dhhae Gu[n]gae A[n]dhh A[n]dhhaar[u]
The blind and the mute in utter darkness/ignorance
ਪਾਥਰੁ ਲੇ ਪੂਜਹਿ ਮੁਗਧ ਗਵਾਰ ॥
Paathhar[u] Lae Poojah[i] Mugadhh Gavaar
The ignorant idiots take the stone and worship it
ਓਹਿ ਜਾ ਆਪਿ ਡੁਬੇ ਤੁਮ ਕਹਾ ਤਰਣਹਾਰੁ ॥
Oh[i] Jaa Aap[i] Dubae, Thum Kahaa TharaN-Haar[u]
That which will drown, how will it save you?
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj, Bihaagarraa Ki Vaar, Ang 556)
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ਘਰ ਮਹਿ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਨਦਰਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ॥
Ghar Mah[i] Ttakur[u] nadhar[i] na Aavai
They have Thakur at home [another name for idol statue/stone] but they don’t see Him
ਗਲ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਹਣੁ ਲੈ ਲਟਕਾਵੈ ॥੧॥
Gal Mah[i] PaahuN[u] Lai Lat-kaavai
They hang a stone around their necks
ਭੁਰਮੇ ਭੂਲਾ ਸਾਕਤੁ ਫਿਰਤਾ ॥
Bharmae Bhoolaa Saakath[u] Phirthaa
The Saakath [= one who sees the physical world as reality] wanders mistaken and in delusion...
ਨੀਰੁ ਬਿਰੋਲੈ ਖਪਿ ਖਪਿ ਮਰਤਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Neer[u] Birolai Khap[i] Khap[i] Marthaa; Rahaa-o[u]
Trying to churn water, uselessly dies...
ਜਿਸੁ ਪਾਹਣ ਕਉ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਕਹਤਾ ॥
Jis[u] PaahaN Ko[u] Ttaakur[u] Kahathaa
That stone which he/she calls Thakur...
ਓਹੁ ਪਾਹਣੁ ਲੈ ਉਸ ਕਉ ਡੁਬਤਾ ॥੨॥
Oh[u] PaahaN[u] Lai Us Ko[u] Dubthaa
That same stone causes him/her to drown
ਗੁਨਹਗਾਰ ਲੂਣ ਹਰਾਮੀ ॥
Gunh-gaar LooN Haraamee
They are ungrateful sinners
ਪਾਹਣ ਨਾਵ ਨ ਪਾਰਗਿਰਾਮੀ ॥੩॥
PaahaN naav na Paar-giraamee
The boat of stone will not float you across/liberate you
ਗੁਰ ਮਿਲਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਜਾਤਾ ॥
Gur Mil[i] naanak Ttaakur[u] Jaathaa
By meeting Guru Sahib, the real Thakur [Master] is known
ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਬਿਧਾਤਾ ॥੪॥੩॥੯॥
Jal[i] Thhal[i] Maheeal[i] Pooran Bidhhaathaa
The One within the Water, the Earth, the Skies is the Perfect Creator...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Soohee, Ang 739)
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ਜੋ ਪਾਥਰ ਕਉ ਕਹਤੇ ਦੇਵ ॥
Jo Paathhar Ko[u] Kahathae Dhaev
Whoever refers to the Stone as Divine...
ਤਾ ਕੀ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਹੋਵੇ ਸੇਵ ॥
Thaa Kee Birthhaa Hovai Saev
Their service is gone wastefully...
ਜੋ ਪਾਥਰ ਕੀ ਪਾਂਈ ਪਾਇ ॥
Jo Paathhar Kee Paa[n]aee Paa-i
Those who fall at the feet of a stone
ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਘਾਲ ਅਜਾਂਈ ਜਾਇ ॥੧॥
This Kee Ghaal Ajaa[n]aee Jaa-i
Their hard work will go without getting anywhere
ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਹਮਰਾ ਸਦ ਬੋਲੰਤਾ ॥
Ttaakur[u] Hamraa Sadh Bola[n]thaa
Our Master always speaks to us...
ਸਰਬ ਜੀਆ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਦਾਨੁ ਦੇਤਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ॥
Sarab Jeeaa Ko[u] Prabh[u] Dhaan Dhaethaa; Rahaao-[u]
Vaheguru Ji blesses every being with donations/gifts [of life, food, shelter, etc]
ਨ ਪਾਥਰੁ ਬੋਲੈ ਨਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਦੇਇ ॥
Na Paathhar[u] Bolai naa Kichh[u] Dhae-i
The stone does not speak nor does it give anything...
ਫੋਕਟ ਕਰਮ ਨਿਹਫਲ ਹੈ ਸੇਵ ॥੨॥
Phokat Karam nih-phal Hai Saev
It is a pointless ritual, this type of service does not render any fruit...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bhair-o[u], Ang 1160)
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ਨਾਰਾਇਣੁ ਸਭਾ ਨਾਲਿ ॥
Ghar[i] naaraa-iN Sabhaa naal[i]
In your home, you keep idols of gods and other associated deities
ਪੂਜ ਕਰੇ ਰਖੈ ਨਾਵਾਲਿ ॥
Pooj Karae Rakhai naavaal[i]
You worship/offer to them and bathe them
ਕੁੰਗੂ ਚਨਣੁ ਫੂਲ ਚੜਾਏ ॥
Ku[n]goo Cha[n]naN[u] Phool Charraa-ae
You offer saffron, sandalwood, flowers...
ਪੈਰੀ ਪੈ ਪੈ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਮਨਾਏ ॥
Pairee Pai Pai Bahuth[u] Manaa-ae
You fall at the feet over and over again to appease...
ਮਾਣੂਆ ਮੰਗਿ ਮੰਗਿ ਪੈਨ੍ਹੈ ਖਾਇ ॥
MaaNooaa Ma[n]g[i] Ma[n]g[i] Painhai Khaa-i
You beg other people for your food and clothing...
ਅੰਧੀ ਕੰਮੀ ਅੰਧ ਸਜਾਇ ॥
A[n]dhhee Ka[n]mee A[n]dhh Sajaa-i
For your blind actions, you will be blindly punished...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Saarang Ki Vaar, Ang 1240)
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ਕਹਾਂ ਭਇਓ ਜੋ ਅਤਿ ਹਿਤ ਚਿਤ ਕਰ
Kahaa[n] Bha-iO Jo Ath[i] Hith[i] Chith Kar
Why do you go about having the utmost love and attention for...
ਬਹੁਬਿਧਿ ਸਿਲਾ ਪੁਜਾਈ ॥
Bah[u]-Bidhh[i] Silaa Pujaaee
In the different ways you worship the stone?
ਪਾਨ ਥਕਯੋ ਪਾਹਨ ਕਹ ਪਰਸਤ
Paan Thhakyo Paahan Kah Parsath
Your hands get tired, why do you touch the stone...
ਕਛੁ ਕਰ ਸਿੱਧਿ ਨ ਆਈ ॥੧॥
Kachh[u] Kar Sidhh[i] naa Aaee
...as it will not give you anything?
ਅੱਛਤ ਧੂਪ ਦੀਪ ਅਰਪਤ ਹੈ
Achhath Dhhoop Dheep Arpath Hai
You offer whole rice grains, incense, light lamps...
ਪਾਹਨ ਕਛੂ ਨ ਖੈਹੈ ॥
Paahan Kachhoo na Khaihai
The stone does not eat anything...
ਤਾਮੈ ਕਹਾਂ ਸਿੱਧਿ ਹੈ, ਰੇ ਜੜ੍ਹ
Thaamai Kahaa[n] Sidhh[i] Hai, Rae Jarrh
What powers does it have, Oh unconscious one?
ਤੋਹਿ ਕਛੂ ਬਰ ਦੇਹੇ ॥੨॥
Thoh[i] Kachhoo Bar Dhai-Hai
What blessing can it give you?
ਜੋ ਜੀਅ ਹੋਤ ਦੇਤ ਕਛੁ ਤੁਹਿ
Jo Jeea Hoth Dhaeth Kachh[u] Thuh[i]
That which is living can give to you...
ਕਰ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕਰਮ ਬਿਚਾਰਿ ॥
Kar Man Bach Karam Bichaar[i]
Reflect upon this within thoughts, words, and actions...
ਕੇਵਲ ਏਕ ਸਰਣਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ
Kaeval Aek SaraN[i] Suaamee
There is only the Sanctuary of the One Master-Vaheguru
ਬਿਨ ਯੌਂ ਨਹਿ ਕਤਹਿ ਉਧਾਰ ॥੩॥
Bin Yau[n] nah[i] Kathah[i] Udhhaar
Besides this Vaheguru Ji, how else can you be saved?
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind SIngh Ji in Shabad Hazaarae, Patshahi 10vi)
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ਕਾਹੂ ਲੈ ਪਾਹਨ ਪੂਜ ਧਰਯੋ ਸਿਰ
Kaahoo[n] Lai Paahan Pooj Dhharyo Sir
Some take a stone and place it above their head [ie bow down]
ਕਾਹੂੰ ਲੈ ਲਿੰਗ ਗਰੇ ਲਟਕਾਇਓ ॥
Kaahoo[n] Lai Li[n]g Garae Latkaa-iO
Some hang a Ling/Stone around their neck...
ਕਾਹੂ ਲਖਿਓ ਹਰਿ ਅਵਾਚੀ ਦਿਸਾ ਮਹਿ
Kaahoo[n] Lakhi-O Har[i] Avaachee Dhisaa Mah[i]
Some see Vaheguru to be in the Southern direction...(Pind Pradhanam and Dakshneshwar)
ਕਾਹੂ ਪਛਾਹ ਕੋ ਸੀਸੁ ਨਿਵਾਇਓ ॥
Kaahoo[n] Pachhaah Ko Sees[u] nivaa-iO
Some see Vaheguru to be in the Western direction...(Mecca relative to South Asia)
ਕੋਊ ਬੁਤਾਨ ਕੋ ਪੂਜਤ ਹੈ ਪਸੁ
Ko-oo Buthaan Ko Poojath Hai Pas[u]
Some animal-like people worship idol/statues [Buth]
ਕੋਊ ਮ੍ਰਿਤਾਨ ਕੋ ਪੂਜਨ ਧਾਇਓ ॥
Ko-oo Mrithaan Ko Poojan Dhhaa-iOSome people worship dead people and will be pushed around for this...
ਕੂਰ ਕ੍ਰਿਆ ਉਰਝਿਓ ਸਭ ਹੀ ਜਗ
Koor Kriaa Urjh-iO Sabh Hee Jag
The entire world is caught up in this false rituals...
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗਵਾਨ ਕੋ ਭੇਦੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਓ ॥੧੦॥੩੦॥
Sree Bhag-vaan Ko Bhaed[u] naa Paa-iO
They do not understand the Mystery/Secret of the Supreme God Vaheguru Ji...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Thav Prasaadh Savaeyae [Sravag Sudhh...], Akaal Usthat)
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ਤਾਂਹਿੰ ਪਛਾਨਤ ਹੈ ਨ ਮਹਾਂ ਪਸੁ
Thaa[n]h[in] Pachhaanath Hai na Mahaa[n] Pas[u]
These really animal[-minded] people do not recognize Vaheguru Ji
ਜਾਂ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਤਿਹੂੰ ਪੁਰ ਮਾਹੀਂ ॥
Jaa[n] Ko Prathaap Thihoo[n] Pur Maahee[n]
The same Vaheguru which have Glory in all 3 realms
ਪੂਜਤ ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰਮੇਸ਼ੂਰ ਕੈ ਜਿਹ ਕੈ ਪਰਸੈ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਪਰਾਹੀਂ ॥੨॥
Poojath Hae Pramaeswar Kai Jih Kai Parsai Parlok Paraahee[n]
Worship the One Parameshwar-Vaheguru Ji who are beyond the grasp of the afterlife
ਪਾਪ ਕਰੋ ਪਰਮਾਰਥ ਕੈ ਜਿਹ ਪਾਪਨ ਤੇ ਅਤਿ ਪਾਪ ਲਜਾਹੀਂ ॥
Paap Karo Parmaarathh Kai Jih Paapan Thae Ath[i] Paap Lajaahee[n]
You commit such sins in the name of spiritual intentions but
Such sins will bring the most shame...
ਪਾਇ ਪਰੋ ਪਰਮੇਸੁਰ ਕੇ ਜੜ੍ਹ
Paa-i Paro Paramaesur Kae Jarrh
Oh unconscious being, fall at the Feet of Parameshwar-Vaheguru Ji
ਪਾਹਨ ਮੈ ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਨਾਹੀਂ ॥੯੯॥
Paahan Mai Paramaesar naahee[n]God is not within the Stone
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj in Bachithar Naatak)
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ਕਾਹੇ ਕੋ ਪੂਜਤ ਪਾਹਨ ਕੋ
Kaahae Ko Poojath Paahan Ko
Why do you worship the stone?
ਕਛੁ ਪਾਹਨ ਮੈ ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਨਾਹੀ॥
Kachh[u] Paahan Mai[n] Param-aesar naahee
The stone does not have the Supreme God within it
ਤਾਂਹੀ ਕੋ ਪੂਜ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਕਰ ਕੈ ਜਿਹ ਪੂਜਤ ਹੀ ਅਘ ਓਘ ਮਿਟਾਹੀ ॥
Thaa[n]hee Ko Pooj Prabhoo Kar Kai Jih Poojath Hee Agh Ogh mitaahee
This is why you should worship Prabhu-Vaheguru Ji,
If you worship Vaheguru Ji then all sins and obstacles will be erased...
ਆਧਿ ਬਿਆਧਿ ਕੇ ਬੰਧਨ ਜੇਤਕ
Aadhh[i] Biaadhh[i] Kae Ba[n]dhhan Jaethak
Those who are the entanglements of mental &/or physical suffering...
ਨਾਮ ਕੇ ਲੇਤ ਸਭੈ ਛੁਟ ਜਾਹੀ ॥
naam Kae Laeth Sabhai Chut Jaahee
After reciting the Name of Vaheguru Ji then all of these pains go away...
ਤਾਂਹੀ ਕੋ ਧਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਨ ਸਦਾ ਇਨ ਫੋਕਟ ਧਰਮ ਕਰੇ ਫਲ ਨਾਹੀ ॥੧੯॥
Thaa[n]hee Ko Dhhiaan Pramaan Sadhaa In Phokat Dhharam Karae Phal naahee
Dhiaan/Concentration upon Vaheguru Ji is Authentic/Valid,
The false rituals will not produce any fruit...
ਫੋਕਟ ਭਰਮ ਭਯੋ ਫਲਹੀਨ
Phokat Bharam Bhayo Phal-heen
In false delusion, they become fruitless...
ਜੁ ਪੂਜ ਸਿਲਾ ਜੁਗ ਕੋਟ ਗਵਾਈ ॥
Ju Pooj Silaa Jug Kot Gavaaee
Those who worship stone, they lose millions of ages/yuga’s...
ਸਿੱਧਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਸਿਲ ਕੇ ਪਰਸੇ
Sidhh[i] Kahaa[n] Sil Kae Parsae
There is nothing to gain from touching a stone
ਬਲ ਬ੍ਰਿਧ ਘਟੀ ਨਵ ਨਿੱਧਿ ਨ ਪਾਈ ॥
Bal Bridhh Ghatee nav nidhh[i] na Paaee
You will lose strength and mental power but the 9 Nidhhi’s will not be attained...
ਆਜ ਹੀ ਆਜ ਸਮੋ ਜੁ ਬਿਤਿਓ ਨਹਿ ਕਾਜ ਸਰਯੋ ਕਛੁ ਲਾਜ ਨ ਆਈ।
Aaj Hee Aaj Samo Ju BithiO Nah[i] Kaaj Saryo Kachh[u] Laaj na Aaee
All you have is today as time has passed, none of the [spiritual] tasks have been fulfilled,Do you not have any shame?
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਭਜਿਓ ਨ ਅਰੇ ਜੜ ਐਸੇ ਹੀ ਐਸ ਸੁ ਬੈਸ ਗਵਾਈ ॥੨੦॥
Bhag-va[n]th Bhaji-O na Arae Jarr Aisae Hee Ais Su Bais Gavaaee
You - unconscious one - have not worshipped/meditated upon the One Vaheguru Ji - Wielder of Maya-Shakti... just like this, your years on this earth have been wasted...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj in 33 Savaeyae)
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Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji explain why there was enmity between him and the hindu hill kings:
ਮਨਮ ਕੁਸ਼ਤਨਮ ਕੋਹੀਯਾਂ ਬੁਤ ਪਰਸਤ ॥
Manam Kushth-anam Koheeyaa[n] Buth Prasth
I have killed those idol worshipping hill kings...
ਕਿ ਓ ਬੁਤ ਪਰਸਤੰਦੁ ਮਨ ਬੁਤ ਸ਼ਿਕਸਤ ॥੯੫॥
Ki O Buth Parastha[n]dhoo Man Buth Shikasth
As they are idol worshippers and I break idols...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj in Zafarnaamah, 1st Hikayath)
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In Dhab-i-sthaan-i-Mazaahab, it says the following:
ਨਾਨਕ ਪੰਥੀ ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਹੈਨ, ਓਹ ਬੁੱਤ ਔਰ ਬੁੱਤਖਾਨਿਆਂ ਪਰ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਰਖਦੇ ।‘
The Nanak-Panthi’s - the Guru’s Sikhs - they don’t have faith in idols nor idol-houses/mandhir’s.
A prime historical example of sikhs not being idol worship are: out of all 10 Guru Sahib’s, there is no example of Guru Sahib making any mandhir’s where idols have been installed.
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Hindu: You have proved that Sikhs don’t do idol worship using Gurbani examples but isn’t worship of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, also idol worship? You consider Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the physical form of the Guru and keep Karaah Prashaad in a bowl which is then kept aside for it to be enjoyed by Guru Sahib.
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Sikh: Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are given respect for being the Commands from Akaal Purakh. Through which truth-filled spiritual & worldly teachings can be found. We don’t worship in the ways that people worship idols. The bowl of Karraah Prashad is left for the Granthi Singh and not for Guru Sahib to enjoy.
[TN: In Bhai Nand Lal Ji’s Question and Answer/Prashan-Uthar with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, they asked Guru Maharaj about how to behold/have Darshan of Them. Guru Maharaj replied: Nirgun, Sargun, and GurShabad. Nirgun = Formless/Attributeless of Vaheguru Ji, Sargun - Punj Pyaare/GurSikh taking on a physical form, GurShabad = GurBani].
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Just like royal declarations are given some reverence in this world: i.e. the head is bowed down... In the same way, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are given honour and respect. This is because Gurbani is the Declaration by the Highest Father - the King of Kings - Vaheguru Ji. If some beloved brother or sister starts doing puja like a pujari/priest without understanding/implementing Gurbani then this mistake is not seen to be part of Sikh traditions [TN: This is translated to the highest level of accuracy but does not reflect the translator’s opinion. There are many Sikhs who truly do see Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the physical form of Guru Sahib. Although it would be ideal for them to reflect and understand the meanings of Gurbani, we still encourage them to give respect and worship regardless. There is a Sakhi from the times of Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji. A Sikh asks whether there is still benefit of reading Gurbani even if one doesn’t understand it and Guru Maharaj describe a pot filled with butter. When the pot is broken [ie when one doesn’t understand Gurbani] then the butter still clings [just like the Gurbani still is attached to the mind. Even the physical worship towards Gurbani yields high respect that leads to every word to be held to a high esteem. I won’t go into further depth but Gurbani speaks to us and through reading will lead to our liberation. So why shouldn’t we give the highest level of respect?]
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Hindu: In Guru Granth Sahib Ji, it says that Bhagat Dhanna Ji met Parameshwar through the stone and a famous example is Bhagat Naamdev Ji’s idol worship that led him to attaining Eeshwar. Bhai Gurdaas Ji write about Bhagat Dhanna Ji and Bhagat Naamdev Ji in their Vaaran which shows the well-known nature of idol worship:
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Sikh: From Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj:
ਇਹ ਬਿਧਿ ਸੁਨਿ ਕੈ ਜਾਟਰੋ ਉਠਿ ਭਗਤੀ ਲਾਗਾ ॥
Ih Bidhh[i] Sun[i] Kai Jaataro Utt[i] Bhagathee Laagaa
Listening in this way, the Jatt/Farmer (Bhagat Dhanna Ji) started to do Bhagti (Devotional Worship)
ਮਿਲੇ ਪ੍ਰਤਖਿ ਗੁਸਾਈਆ ਧੰਨਾ ਵਡਭਾਗਾ॥
Milae Prathakh[i] Gusaaee Dhha[n]naa Vad-Bhaagaa
Meeting Vaheguru Ji in person, Bhagat Dhanna Ji had great fate/karma...(Dhan Bhagat Dhanna Ji in Raag Aasaa, Ang 488)
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Besides this, there are no other writings that give weight to Bhagat Dhanna Ji’s life story and no reference to worshipping stones. In Bhagat Maal (which is a Hindu writer’s writing), you will definitely find stories about idol worship which Bhai Gurdaas Ji have briefly described for Sikhs to gain knowledge about. But, this specific story has not been written by Sikhs nor are they responsible for translating these stories.
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There is no doubt that Bhagat Naamdev Ji first worshiped an idol but when he received spiritual teaching from a complete Guru then he saw Param-aatma as omnipresent/all-pervading then let go of the practice of idol worship. As Bhagat Ji says himself:
ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤ ਸਹਸਾ ਜਾਈ॥
Sathigur[u] Milai Tha Sahsaa Jaaee
Meeting Guru Sahib will cause one to lose all doubts...
ਕਿਸੁ ਹਉ ਪੂਜਉ ਦੂਜਾ ਨਦਰਿ ਨ ਆਈ ॥੩॥
Kis[u] Ho[u] Poojo[u] Dhoojaa nadhar[i] na Aaee
Who should I worship when I don’t see anyone besides Vaheguru Ji
ਏਕੈ ਪਾਥਰ ਕੀਜੈ ਭਾਉ ॥
Aekai Paathhar Keejai Bhaao[u]
Keeping love for one stone...
ਦੂਜੈ ਪਾਥਰ ਧਰੀਐ ਪਾਉ ॥
Dhoojai Paathhar Dhhareeai Paao[u]
[but] other stones are trampled by the feet...
ਜੇ ਓਹੁ ਦੇਉ ਤ ਓਹੁ ਭੀ ਦੇਵਾ ॥
Jae Oh[u] Dhae-o[u] Tha Oh[u] Bhee Dhaevaa
If one [stone] is divine then the others are divine too
ਕਹਿ ਨਾਮਦੇਉ ਹਮ ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਸੇਵਾ॥
Kah[i] naam-dhae-o[u] Ham Har[i] Kee Saevaa
Bhagat Naamdev Ji say: I serve Vaheguru Ji...
(in Raag Goojaree, Ang 525)
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ਜਹਾ ਜਾਈਐ ਤਹ ਜਲ ਪਖਾਨ ॥
Jahaa Jaaeeai Thah Jal Pakhaan
Wherever I go, there is water and stones.
ਤੂ ਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਹੈ ਸਭ ਸਮਾਨ ॥.....
Thoo Poor[i] Rahi-O Hai Sabh Samaan...
You - Vaheguru Ji - are pervading completely equally within everything...
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮੈ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਤੋਰ ॥
Sathigur Mai Balihaaree Thor
Guru Sahib I am a Sacrifice to You
ਜਿਨਿ ਸਕਲ ਬਿਕਲ ਭੂਮ ਕਾਟੇ ਮੋਰ ॥
Jin[i] Sakal Bikal Bhram Kaatae Mor...
the One who cut off all weaknesses and delusions of mine
(Dhan Bhagat Raama-ana[n]dh in Raag Basanth, Ang 1195)
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If there is any wise/rational man who stands against the truth then they should at least accept the following: Before Guru Angad Dev Ji (as Bhai Lehna Ji) came to the Sanctuary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, they used to worship a devi/female deity and Sri Guru Raam-Daas Sahib Ji used to worship the Ganga river before coming into the Sanctuary of Guru Amar-Daas Sahib Ji. This proves that it is not worth worshipping Durga and Ganga in Sikhi. If someone does it then they are acting blindly.
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So my beloved Hindu brother Ji! Understand the principles behind Bhagat Naamdev Ji among other Bhagat’s stories.
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