Friday, April 19, 2019

The 3 meanings of "Sat" in Gurbani...

 
In Gurbani, the word "Sat" is spelt in 3 ways: (1) ਸਤ - sat; (2) ਸਤਿ - sat(i); and (3) ਸਤੁ - sat(u). Depending on the spelling, "Sat" can mean three things:

(1) ਸਤ - sat = the number 7 

(2) ਸਤਿ - sat(i) = eternal.
From the Sanskrit word 'Satya'.

(3) ਸਤੁ - sat(u) = goodness or truthful conduct. 
This word is often comes together with 'Santokh' (contentment).

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