Metaphysical thought in Sikh religion

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دانشیار گروه ادیان و عرفان دانشگاه ادیان و مذاهب

10.22034/jrr.2024.398921.2120

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According to the teachings of Sikhism, metaphysics is the study of existence, which can be discussed in three important aspects: absolute truth, existing reality, and the knowledge that man has of that reality. The ultimate truth becomes perceptible when it has reached the real vision (Darshan), otherwise it cannot be described, but only with attributes such as; Creativity, will, and... explain God's character to some extent. According to Sikhs, absolute truth is the source of this creation. Before the creation of the world, God was deep in thought and with the creation of the world he follows the game (Leila) that the universe is the battleground and the field of human struggle and no other intention and will can be imagined for the creation of the world, because God is complete and It is complete and absolute, its lack of need prevents it from pursuing a purpose. According to Sikhs, human salvation is not possible through rational and theoretical arguments, because nothing can come from a logical existence that is completely unrelated and separated from the divine light, unless a person has connected himself to the Absolute.

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