Relationship between Sikhism's Gurmukh (Guru-center) and Jung?
At first glance, I felt Carl Jung's self-individuation process is unlike Sikhi's purpose.
For example, Jung believed in the second life, which happened only after you developed your ego (job, family, outer achievement comes before inner work).
Sikhi, on the other hand, believes in giving up your ego (Guru Gobind said give your head to become khalsa, Guru Nanak said step onto path with head in your hand).
Yet when if you look closer, it takes a strong will to surrender to the One.
So, I'm starting to see how Sikhi and Jung are saying the same thing, and I'm curious:
What parallels do you see between Carl Jung and Sikhi?
Posted Jan 25, 2026, 4:36 AM UTC
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