Why is it that other faiths say gods name with ease, while Punjabis/ Sikhs find it embarrassing to say god/Waheguru name in casual conversation?
Why is it that other faiths say gods name with ease, while Punjabis/ Sikhs find it embarrassing to say god/Waheguru name in casual conversation?
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Respected Sukhjeet Kaur Ji;
Thank you for asking this question.
As per Gurbani, a sikh is asked to remember, keep in mind, the Creator with each breath. (Please note remember does not mean pronounce any specific name).
ਸਾਸਿ ਸਾਸਿ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ॥ ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰ ਕੀ ਉਤਰੈ ਚਿੰਦ ॥ (P:295)
There is no reason to shy away from mentioning it in our conversation where appropriate. Of course it is not to be used as filler, e,g. people use the words “Like” or “You know”, etc.
In I have heard people of other faiths say, “Don’t use Lord’s name in vain”. But that is not the case with SIkhs. In fact some Sikhs say WAHUGURU every time time they sneeze or cough.