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I don't know how much of this is true, but I was quite influenced by this philosophy, every living moment you are chasing happiness/pleasure/gratification.

Yes it does. That is the argument made by many Sikh theologians when they are clubbed with Hinduism or as part of the broad Hindu family. Being part of the dharmic tradition is considered by some to be an euphemism for being Hindus.

Personally, I differentiate between Sanatan Dharma and Hinduism. Hinduism lays emphasis on rituals and rites etc. Sanatan Dharma is concerned with spiritual pursuit, it is not a way of life a la Hinduism or Islam.

It has influences from other religions and thoughts. As is evident by inclusion of teachings from other religions and thoughts. However, Sikhism is broadly part of the dharmic tradition. That is my point.

The monotheistic God in Sikhism has no resemblance to the Islamic/Abrahamic God. The very first words written in the Sikh scripture are Ek Onkar which means There is one God. (Ek=One; Onkar (Ongkar/Omkar) = God. Om/Ong is the primordial word/sound used to describe the God in Dharmic...

@civfanatic Sikhism is a unique case as it is a mix of Dharmic and Abrahamic thought, which is reflected in its theology. Can you please explain this ?

Apparently seeking deliverance from maya is not as good as jumping in the pool of bliss.

Over time the concept of God has been expanded and refined. One is God as Brahmaan Another sees God as Parmatma And yet another treats God as Bhagwan SCA is a distinguishing trait. Your aim is to obtain, and merge with this Ananda.

I thought God was SatChitAnanda ?