Ek Aonkar

With Waheguru's Grace, here is my book on Ek Aonkar for adults:

Children's Book

Title "Ek Aonkar" by H.S. Puri, PhD

Guru Nanak Dev Ji developed Ek Aonkar, the first word in Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This was a result of his conclusion after extensive travelling to important places of pilgrimage. He was curious about the mystery of nature. He wanted to know from others the concept of the creation of the universe and how it is being sustained. He discussed it with both Hindu and Muslim scholars located in various places in India and abroad. He also studied the ancient Indian scripts available at His time.

After extensive study, Guru Nanak Dev Ji came to the conclusion that Ek Aonkar represents one unique creator, who is formless, timeless and without a beginning or an end. He is the source of all that exists in the universe. He is an Absolute Almighty and the Ultimate Reality. We will never know His mystery. Ek Aonkar conveys the idea that a unique creator is present everywhere. He has been there since antiquity and will continue till infinity. He cannot be created or destroyed.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was living in a dark age where ignorance and deceit was the order of the day under the umbrella of religion. General population was being cheated by religious caretakers of both Hindus and Muslims who had become charlatans and deceivers. They were exploiting the masses by fake astronomical predictions and fictitious worship practices of gods and goddesses. He showed to the masses the path of devotion and salvation by righteous way of living while being at home with family.

Ek Aonkar consists of three parts: Ek, Aon and Kar

• Ek (੧ or ਇੱਕ) is not a numerical figure but represents uniqueness.

• Oan (ਓ or ਓਅੰ) is represented by the orah of Gurmukhi script, which is one’s own divinity and that of the creator.

• Kar (ਕਾਰ) is a never-ending one constant divine melody. It is an image impressed in the mind.

• The long flourish hora on the top of orah in Ek Aonkar signifies Chardikala, the energy that rises upwards to infinity. It lifts the mood and provides peace, love and happiness to the mind by enlightenment.

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