33. Arnold Toynbee, Historian

Mr. Toynbee who is a famous historian writes in his book,”Dharam Ithasak Drishti Cone (Analysis of religious history) that when the whole world will adopt a single religion, that religion will not contain all the false rituals and doubtful influences in present day religion. On the contrary its base will be in service and meditation. The Christians have very nicely adopted the concept of service. There is a special place for service in Sikhism. The usage of Shabad can be seen from the worshipping of Guru Granth Sahib ji. Sri Guru Gobind Sahib ji is common spiritual treasure for the brotherhood of humanity. It is very important to make more people aware of the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib ji. Just like Muslims love the Quran, Christians love their Bible, Guru Granth Sahib ji is admired and revered by Sikhs too, because it is the everlasting Guru for Sikhs. Mankind’s religious future may be obscure; yet one thing can be foreseen. The living, higher religions are going to influence each other more than ever before in these days of increasing communication between all parts of the world and branches of human race. In this coming religious debate, the Sikh religion and its scriptures, the Guru Granth, will have something special of value to say to the rest of the world.