Brahmgiani

Brahmgiani or The Brahm Giani in Sikhism is a highly enlightened individual being who is one with Waheguru. In Sikhism, such a person has also been named a Gurmukh, Sadhu or Sant. Other derivations of Brahmgiani have come from one possessing the knowledge of Brahman.[1]

Not to be confused with Brahma, the Hindu god; Brahmana, a layer of text in the Vedas; Brahmanism, the religion; or Brahmin, the caste ('varna').

Usage

Brahmgiani is explained in poetry from Guru Arjan and Guru Nanak in the Sukhmani.[2][3][4][5]

See also

References
  1. Winternitz, M., History of Indian Literature. Tr. S. Ketkar. Calcutta, 1927
  2. Sher Singh, The Philosophy of Sikhism.
  3. Lahore, 1944 Nripinder Singh
  4. The Sikh Moral Tradition. Delhi, 1990 Jodh Singh
  5. Bhai, Gurmati Nirnaya. Lahore, 1932
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