Hindus are getting Spiritually ruined by worshiping their idols all life and the Muslims by bowing their heads towards Mecca (believing that God exists only in Mecca); but both do not understand/realize YOUR true state.
— Guru Nanak Early Modern

Founder of Sikhism

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Context: Critique of external religious practices

Date / Period

c. 15th-16th century

Category

Controversial

Source

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

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