Metaphysical Thought in Sikhism

Alimardi, Mohammad Mahdi

doi:10.22034/jrr.2024.398921.2120

Metaphysical Thought in Sikhism

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

mohammad mahdi alimardi

Associate Professor, Department of Religions and Mysticism, Faculty of Mysticism, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran

10.22034/jrr.2024.398921.2120

Abstract

According to Sikhism, metaphysics is the study of being and existence in three major aspects: absolute truth, existing reality, and human knowledge of this reality. The ultimate truth can be comprehended when one achieves true vision (darshan). Otherwise, it cannot be described but can only hint at God's attributes, such as being a creator, possessing will, and having a personality to some extent. In Sikhism, the origin of creation is absolute truth. Before creating the world, God was immersed in thought. By creating the world, God seeks a play (Lila), with the world serving as the stage for human struggle. There can be no other intention behind the creation of the world, as God is full, complete, and absolutely perfect. Due to His independence, He does not pursue any intentions or purposes. In Sikhism, human salvation is not achievable through rational and theoretical arguments because a logical entity obtained through reason, disconnected from divine light, cannot accomplish anything unless one connects to the absolute.

Keywords

Sikhism

monolatry

unity of existence

maya

truth

universe

Subjects

Beliefs

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