Why does Sikhism reject asceticism?
Why does Sikhism reject asceticism?
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Because Guru says one cannot merge with God and attain mukti from ardent worldly passions through ascetism, but through household life.
ਹਸੰਦਿਆ ਖੇਲੰਦਿਆ ਪੈਨੰਦਿਆ ਖਾਵੰਦਿਆ ਵਿਚੇ ਹੋਵੈ ਮੁਕਤਿ ॥੨॥
Hasandia Khalendia Painadia Khavandia Viche Hovey Mukat.
While laughing, playing, dressing and eating (Householder’s life), one is liberated from ardent worldly passions.