Editing Saint (section)

=== Sikhism ===
{{See also|Sant (religion)}}
The concept of ''[[Sant Mat|sant]]'' or ''[[bhagat]]'' is found in North Indian religious thought including [[Sikhism]], most notably in [[Guru Granth Sahib|Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee]] . Figures such as [[Kabir]], [[Ravidas]], [[Namdev]], and others are known as ''Sants'' or ''Bhagats''. The term ''Sant'' is applied in the Sikh and related communities to beings that have attained enlightenment through God realization and spiritual union with God via repeatedly reciting the name of God ([[Naam Japo|Naam Japn]]). Countless names of God exist. In Sikhism, ''Naam'' (spiritual internalization of God's name) is commonly attained through the name of [[Waheguru]], which translates to "Wondrous Guru".

Sikhs are encouraged to follow the congregation of a Sant (Sadh Sangat) or "The Company of the Holy". ''Sants'' grace the Sadh Sangat with knowledge of the Divine God, and how to take greater steps towards obtaining spiritual enlightenment through ''Naam''. ''Sants'' are to be distinguished from "Guru" (such as [[Guru Nanak]]) who have compiled the path to God enlightenment in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism states however, that any beings that have become one with God are considered synonymous with God. As such, the fully realized Sant, Guru, and God are considered one.<ref name=Khalsa>{{cite book | title=Sri Guru Granth Sahib: English Translation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib | publisher=Hand Made Books (Mandeep Singh) | author=Khalsa, Sant Singh  | year=2007 | location=Arizona | pages=12–263}}</ref>