The practice of Sikhism can be summarized thus: "Singing oneness." There is only one; and the purpose of a sentient being is to sing this one. Understanding what singing and oneness are, and how to sing is the subject of a Sikh lifetime. All other practices are unessential adornments.
SHIVPREET SINGH
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