Guru Nanak
Hindu prophet of India (1469–1538), called the “Apostle of Peace”; founder of the Sikhs; set about the reconciliation of Hinduism and Islam in an inspired teaching of one God—Sat Nam “True Name.”
Guru Nanak taught that there is one true, universal God and that one can please God by serving humanity. His teachings were expressed through devotional hymns that emphasized salvation from rebirth by meditating on the divine name.
Guru Nanak said:
- The true devotees are not soiled in mind. Their pure minds dwell on the Lord alone.
- Through the Guru, they realize the word. And they immerse themselves in the Lord’s nectar name. The wisdom of the Guru burns bright in them. And the darkness of their ignorance is dispelled....
- Through the medium of the Word the soul doth cross the endless ocean of matter. Lowly Nanak therefore glorifies His Naam (the Word).”
Sources
Jesus and Kuthumi, Prayer and Meditation.
Holy Days Calendar, November 1993.