"raghunath" And "murari" In Gurbani

[RanaBhaaratVaasi]

Sat Sri Akal Everyone,

This is my first post on this website. I come here with an open mind that is hungry for vayakaya and knowledge. NEO Singh's knowledge is commendable and he is one of the reasons I joined this website.

I understand that the word RAM is used in Gurbani to refer to Akal Purakh/Parmeshwar/Sadashiv etc. (obviously unless Guru Sahib is talking about Ram, son of Raja Dasrath). However, the term Raghunath is something that creates confusion. This term is explicitly used only for Ram Chander. Murari is used only for Killer of Mur Rakshas. So someone please explain this to me without creating their own metaphors and allegories that the Gurus did not use themselves. Im tired of newly created metaphors designed to create anti-Hindu sentiment.

Please respond in a mature fashion.

[MokhamSingh]

Khalsa Ji,

The word Murari, in Gurbani is used to describe the creator, Waheguru. The Sanskrit word "Mura", means to fence/envelop something; in this instance, Waheguru fences/envelops everything, hence "Murari".

"Rugh", in Sanskrit means Prakash/Roshni, which means light.

These words are used in different contexts, in Gurbani, but when referring to Waheguru the creator, the above meanings are referred to....

Yes, N30Singh's posts, both here and on Sikhawareness.com are of a very high calibre; definitely worth reading...

Waheguru.....

[Mehtab Singh]

The word Murari, in Gurbani is used to describe the creator, Waheguru. The Sanskrit word "Mura", means to fence/envelop something; in this instance, Waheguru fences/envelops everything, hence "Murari".

"Rugh", in Sanskrit means Prakash/Roshni, which means light.

These words are used in different contexts, in Gurbani, but when referring to Waheguru the creator, the above meanings are referred to....

Vaheguru! That was awesome!

[N30S1NGH]

Both sargun and nirgun arths are acceptable depending on the context.

[RanaBhaaratVaasi]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the prompt replies.