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Understanding of the Philosopher

For a philosopher and seeker like Surjit Singh Sagar, life is not merely a collection of days, but a rhythmic composition directed by the Divine. The following philosophy weaves together the pillars of Sikhism with the artistic soul of the faith.

The Guru as the North Star

In this philosophy, the Ten Gurus are not distant historical figures, but eternal lights that illuminate the path of Dharma. From Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message of “Oneness” to Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s call for “Sovereign Courage,” the Gurus provide the blueprint for a life of Sant-Sipahi (Saint-Soldier). They taught that to be spiritual is to be active in the world—to find the Creator within the creation.

The Universe as Poetry (Kavita)

Sikhism is perhaps the only major faith where the “Word” is delivered entirely through poetry. The Guru Granth Sahib Ji does not just command; it sings.

  • Poetry is the language of the soul because it captures truths that logic cannot.

  • For Surjit Singh Sagar, storytelling is the highest form of learning. Through the Sakhis (parables) of the Gurus, we learn that every challenge is a verse and every victory is a rhyme in the grand poem written by the Almighty.

Music (Kirtan) as the Bridge

If poetry is the map, Music is the vehicle. The use of Raags in Sikhism proves that spiritual learning must be felt, not just thought.

  • Music breaks the hard shell of the ego.

  • When we sing the Shabad, the vibrations align our heartbeat with the “Anahad” (the unstruck sound of the universe).

  • In this philosophy, learning is most profound when it is melodic; a heart that sings is a heart that is open to the Truth.

The Legacy of the “Sagar” (The Ocean)

Just as the name Sagar implies an ocean, this philosophy suggests that a Sikh’s life should be deep and vast. We gather the “pearls” of wisdom from the Guru’s teachings and distribute them through the “waves” of service (Seva) and kindness. By blending the discipline of the faith with the beauty of the arts, one transforms life into a living prayer.