In Sikh ideals, preference is not to use the term "God" as it often carries gendered imagery. Instead, we embrace ੴ pronounced as IkOankar, the genderless and transcendent Being. IkOankar is not just gender-neutral; it transcends gender. "Ik" signifies the 1, "Oankar" represents the creative and pervasive Force – so it’s the 1Force.
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Suggest a correction →This episode explores how Guru Nanak Sahib entered Malik Bhago’s life and its profound impact on him.
This episode explores how Guru Nanak Sahib entered Malik Bhago’s life and its profound impact on him.
This episode unfolds on a cold, rainy day in Kartarpur, where the downpour was so intense that it tore down a wall in Guru Nanak Sahib’s home.
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