Guru Nanak:

The Dhoop (burnt incense), lamps and the Naivaed (an offering of eatables presented to deity or idol. All of them become false) by smell. (Then, O Rabb!) If Your Poojaa can be done only with these things, then by placing these false things before You) how will Your Bhagat do your Poojaa?

— Guru Nanak Early Modern

Founder of Sikhism

Context

Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 525

Date / Period

c. 15th-16th century

Source

https://www.gurbani.org/articles/gurbani_rejects_ritual_poojaa_worship/

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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