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In Sikhi it is taught God Created itself. How is this possible?
The truth is something which remains unchanged. If someone has no birth nor death then it has no need to be created. Sikhi doesn’t state what you have mentioned
The truth is something which remains unchanged. If someone has no birth nor death then it has no need to be created. Sikhi doesn’t state what you have mentioned
See lessWhat Gurbani should I read after you find out you are pregnant?
Any. Why would you think it matters?
Any. Why would you think it matters?
See lessDo Sikh women wear Sindoor?
This has nothing to do with Sikhi nor the Gurbani. This is a practice of a Hindu to declare the woman married and thus possession of a man thus are strictly forbidden in the Sikh cannon.
This has nothing to do with Sikhi nor the Gurbani. This is a practice of a Hindu to declare the woman married and thus possession of a man thus are strictly forbidden in the Sikh cannon.
See lessWhy are we bathed after death before funeral?
There is no fundamental meaning in respect to the Rehat for a Sikh to bath their dead. This is simply a matter of hygiene and respect and has no relation with the Sikh cannon. Antam Sanskar is the final passage or rite of a living person (jeevan). This is simply transcendence of the soul continuingRead more
There is no fundamental meaning in respect to the Rehat for a Sikh to bath their dead. This is simply a matter of hygiene and respect and has no relation with the Sikh cannon.
Antam Sanskar is the final passage or rite of a living person (jeevan). This is simply transcendence of the soul continuing its journey so only the body dies. We refer to this as ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਣਾ, Aaavan Jaanaa which continues until the soul joins with that of Akhal Purakh (ਮੋਖੁ ਦੁਆਰੁ, Mokh Du-aar).
Sukhmani, naam japna and/or Sahaj Paath Bhog along with Ardaasa may be recited if the family so wish.
There are no ritualistic conditions of a sikh burial nor a particular part of the water to throw ashes.
“Birth and death are subject to the Command of the Lord’s Will; through His Will we come and go. Eating and drinking are pure, since the Lord gives nourishment to all” (SGGS page 472)
“Whatever has been created shall be destroyed; everyone shall perish, today or tomorrow. O Nanak, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and give up all other entanglements” (SGGS page 1429).
Ask yourself, if someone dies in the bath, why would you need to bath them? These are rituals which have crept in to Sikhi. In reality, nothing as such is required.
See lessIt is my belief that Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji is our 11th guru. Is that not true?
First one must understand the difference between Jaagat and Jeevan as both have a concept of being alive. Jeevan is a physical existence based on scientific principles: some notion of an organized structure, requiring mass and energy, stimuli respondent and adaptability to habitat & environmentaRead more
First one must understand the difference between Jaagat and Jeevan as both have a concept of being alive.
Jeevan is a physical existence based on scientific principles: some notion of an organized structure, requiring mass and energy, stimuli respondent and adaptability to habitat & environmental – these are broken down further into being capable of reproduction, growth, movement, metabolism, and death.
Jaagat however has a different meaning which is defined by three attributes of virtue: living, awakened and divinely enlightened. This can be translated to spiritually existing thus spiritually alive. Bhagat Kabeer staes in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib:
ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਜਾਗਤਾ ਹੈ ਦੇਉ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ Satgur Jaagta Hai Deyo – SGGS 479 Rag Asa Bhagat Kabir
The Guru-Bani literally means the Guru’s word which is the Shabad. The soul resides in the Shabad which is the Gurubani.
Sri Guru Gobind SIngh Ji Maharaj is of the same shabad and arthma as the Gurbani which is why he initiated it as being the eternal Guru: “By the Command of the Timeless Being the Order of the Khalsa was ordained. “All Sikhs are enjoined final injunction of the Tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh, to accept the Granth as the Guru.” – Ardaasa
Our daily interaction and level of understanding of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib defines our relation to the soul of the Guru as the Word-Guru as a command for us to experience in this life with utmost humility, supplication, constant observation and surrender to Naam.
Therefore, The Gurbani is the arthma and embodiment of the eternal Guru which, through it, one can submit to the Command (Hukam) of Sat Gur Prasad.
See lessWhat does the Sikh turban symbolise?
The Turban is more than a symbolic of identity. It's more relevant to the Kesh (unshaven hair) which is submission to the natural form as intended by the primal GOD Waheguru. Surrendering to this will is practicing devotion in the sense of remaining as the natural command (Hukam) intended. This is tRead more
The Turban is more than a symbolic of identity. It’s more relevant to the Kesh (unshaven hair) which is submission to the natural form as intended by the primal GOD Waheguru. Surrendering to this will is practicing devotion in the sense of remaining as the natural command (Hukam) intended. This is the same command which created the universe and everything in it now, before and forever after.
See lessThis will can only be adhered to, even through the depths of it are beyond human consciousness and comprehension, thus, by proactively surrendering oneself to it, they become humble in the essence of giving up their will, for that of an unknown greater and limitless creator: By the Will of God all forms come into being. The working of that Will cannot be described.
The cosmic laws of the universe are the true religion for all things and a human can observe their own journey by accepting this will through earthly practice which can itself transcend them in to a spiritual kingdom.
If one was to accept that the same arthma (eternal soul) resided in each Guru ji’s body, they they must also accept that solidifying the Kesh by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj as a matter of the Khalsa panth is no different to the immortal message of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj.