Introductory - Global Sikh Studies

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You wear necklaces, put sacrificial marks on your foreheads, carry
two dhotis, and put towels on your heads.
If you knew God’s designs, you would know that yours is verily a vain
religion. (Macauliffe, i, p. 237)
They who have strings oa their necks eat men, recite the Muhammadan
prayers,
And use knives to cut men’s throats. Although the Brahmans sound
shells in their houses, And enjoy their viands as they do themselves;
Yet false is their capital and false their dealings. By uttering falsehood
they maintain themselves. Far from them is the abode of bashfulness
and honesty: Nanak, falsehood everywhere prevaileth.
On their foreheads are sacrificial marks; on their waists reddish dhotis;
And in their hands knives; they are the world’s butchers.
(Macauliffe, i, p. 240)
The Pandit readeth and then instructeth others,
But knoweth he not that his own House is on fire.
(Guru Granth, p. 1046; trans. by Gopal Singh. Vol. iv, p. 999)
Without such strings the Brahman wandereth astray,
Twisteth strings for the neck, and putteth them on others.
He taketh hire for marrying;
He pulleth out a paper, and showeth the fate of the wedded pair.
Hear and see, ye people, it is strange
That man, while mentally blind, is named wise. (Macauliffe, Vol. i, p. I8)
Even beasts have their merits; for the oil-cake they eat they
give milk, but the Brahmans make no return for the offerings made
them. (Macauliffe, Vol. i, p. 323)
The Qazi telleth lies and eateth filth.
The Brahman taketh life and then batheth.
The ignorant Jogi knoweth not the way of union with God­
The whole three ruin the world. (Macauliffe, Vol. i, p. 338)
5. The Caste
According to the Hindus foul is the ablution of the Chandal, and vain
are his religious ceremonies and decorations.