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Summary of Question:	Difference Between Sant And Giyani
Category:	Other
Date Posted:	Sunday, 8/26/2001 8:08 AM MDT

REspected Sir

sat sri akal

I wana know wats the difference between "A SANT ANA A GIYANI"
THANKU.

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Sat Sri Akal,

A SANT is someone who has reached very high levels and is very close to Waheguru. You can say that a Sant is an enlightened being.

A GIYANI is someone who performs kirtan and paath in exchange for money. Being a Giyani is a job just like any other job.

In the western world, the distinction can be made between a saint and and a minister. A Saint is someone who is enlightened, whereas a minister is someone who has studied religion and knows about it.

One can be a Sant or a Giyani, or both.

I hope this helps.

Gur Fateh,
HSD