Inspiration Courses Products Workshops Resources About

⟵ Back to videos

Symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib: The Swan

Tuesday

,

4

October

2022

Guru Granth Sahib

The contrast of a Wisdom-oriented individual with a self-centered person is brought forth with the analogy of a swan and a crane.

The contrast of a Wisdom-oriented individual with a self-centered person is brought forth with the analogy of a swan and a crane. While the swan is shown to be interested in only picking pearls (love of IkOankar, 1Force, Divine), the crane stands on one leg with its eyes half-closed pretending to be oblivious of its surroundings while its real motive is to catch fish that comes near it.

No items found.

No items found.

The Sikh Research Institute recognizes its ethical responsibility to promptly correct any factual small or large errors. Please get in touch with us via email to request a correction if you have identified a mistake.

Suggest a correction →

⟵ Previous Video

Symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib: The Dog

Symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib: The Fish

In This Video

Surender Pal Singh

Senior Research Associate

Surender Pal Singh is a Senior Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies and English.

View profile ⟶

Latest Videos

Monday

,

25

September

2023

Why do Sikhs recite the same daily prayers?

“The question really is in the spirit form: why do we recite them? Because this is how we learn to relate with IkOankar, the one divine Force, the one All-Pervasive and Creative force..."

Thursday

,

14

September

2023

Explore Anand Sanskar 2/2 | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The ceremony of ‘Anand Karaj’ (blissful task) is very important in ‘Anand Sanskar’ (blissful ceremony). ‘Anand Sanskar’ is considered complete only with the ceremony of ‘Anand Karaj.’

Tuesday

,

12

September

2023

What is the significance of hair for Sikhs?

"Hair in Sikhi is part of the protocol, as well as part of the tradition...You emulate the modalities you believe in of the ones you love."

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay informed with our weekly updates, important events and more at SikhRI.

Thank you! Your submission has been received.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.