Transcendence (religion) used in Sikhism to refer to God, the Supreme Being or the creator of all. It means "Wonderful Teacher" in the Punjabi language, but in this case is used to refer to the Sikh God. "Wahi" means "wonderful" (a Middle Persian borrowing) and "Guru" () is a term denoting "teacher". Waheguru is also described by some as an experience of ecstasy which is beyond all descriptions. Cumulatively, the name implies wonder at the Divine Light eliminating spiritual darkness. It might also imply, "Hail the Lord whose name eliminates spiritual darkness." Earlier, Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh, "Sikhan di Bhagat Mala", gave
Is God Dead? philosophy to the field of theology, and a more personal, individual approach to religion. The issue drew heavy criticism, both from the broader public and from clergymen. Much of the criticism was directed at the provocative magazine cover, rather than the content of the article. The coverall black with the words "Is God Dead?" in large red textmarked the first time in the magazine's history that text with no accompanying image was used. In 2008, the "Los Angeles Times" named the "Is God Dead?" issue among "10 magazine covers that shook the world". In 1966, Otto Fuerbringer had been editor