Hell and Heaven according to Sikhism

From: New Straits Times | Date: November 21, 2002| Author: Gurmukh Singh Jassal | Copyright information


New Straits Times

11-21-2002

Hell and Heaven according to Sikhism
Byline: Gurmukh Singh Jassal
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Letters
Type: Letter

I REFER to the article "Plumbing the depths of hell" by Gerald Chuah (NST, Nov 11).

I wish to point out that Sikhism does not believe in either hell or heaven. The Sikh Scriptures teach us that to lead a life in accordance with the Guru's teachings is heavenly and failure to heed ...

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