DURMAT
Literally: bad wisdom.
It means bad, immoral and irreligious practice. Another synonymous for this is Manmat (literally: wisdom of mind; i.e. one’s own decisions). It is opposite of Gurmat (wisdom of the Guru).
One who does not follow Gurmat and is enslaved by Durmat; loses all respect. (Guru Granth Sahib, p.879)
When Durmat is purged, one is purified,
And his mind gets absorbed in the Name of God.
(Guru Granth Sahib, p.443)
The fire of Durmat burns away the world;
Only he, who contemplates on the Word of Guru, is saved.
(Guru Granth Sahib, p.225)
Also see: Gurmat, Manmat.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)