I tell the truth; listen everyone. Only those who have Loved, will realise the Lord
Guru Gobind SinghRead
Karta (The Creator) and Karim (The beneficient) are the names of the same God. _x000D_ Razak (The provider) and Rahim (The merciful) are also the names given to Him. _x000D_ Let no man in his error wrangle over differences in names. _x000D_ Worship the One God who is the Lord of all. Know that his form is one and He is the One light diffused in all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the oneness of God beyond different names and attributes.
Guru Gobind Singh teaches that though God may be referred to by various names and attributes across different cultures or religions, these names ultimately represent the same divine essence. He urges humanity to focus on the unity of God rather than getting distracted by the differences in nomenclature, highlighting that the divine presence is universal and manifests as one light within all creation.
Themes
GodUnityNamesWorshipLightDivine
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about tolerance and understanding, one might use this quote to highlight the commonality between different faiths.
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