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My Mum says you should not wash your hair on Friday. Why not?
I agree with above answers. Guru says ਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਮੁਗਧ ਗਵਾਰ ॥ AGGS 843 Thiti Var Seveh Mugadh Gavar || Only idiots and fools worry about these omens about days and dates. Gurmat does not believe in omens. All days, times are same. Watch my you tube to get more info on this topic and read my bookRead more
I agree with above answers. Guru says
See lessਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਮੁਗਧ ਗਵਾਰ ॥ AGGS 843
Thiti Var Seveh Mugadh Gavar ||
Only idiots and fools worry about these omens about days and dates. Gurmat does not believe in omens. All days, times are same. Watch my you tube to get more info on this topic and read my book Gurmat Doctrines (Part1) available on amazon.com for more topics of interest.
You know that the place of worship for Sikhs is Gurudwara, but which is considered the most significant and holy of Sikh shrines?
Gurdwara is a place where we get spiritual knowledge and wisdom. Like our child who goes to school but does not get any knowledge from the teacher and fails in the exam, our going to Gurdwara is meaningless if we don’t get spiritual knowledge and wisdom to deal with our problems. We can get spirituaRead more
Gurdwara is a place where we get spiritual knowledge and wisdom. Like our child who goes to school but does not get any knowledge from the teacher and fails in the exam, our going to Gurdwara is meaningless if we don’t get spiritual knowledge and wisdom to deal with our problems. We can get spiritual knowledge and wisdom by discussing Bani through social media, web, zoom discussions, TV, at home or in a park. All these become Gurdwara, the gateway to Guru. That does not mean we don’t need Gurdwara building. It is a center where most of us gather regularly. We should go there for a meaningful purpose.
See lessWhat is the purpose of repeating Paath over and over again if you don’t understand it?
Gulbarg Singh Ji has given a very good answer to a very important question. To add, Path should be done slowly to understand it. Even one line per day is enough if one understand it as per Shabd ਤਿਤੁ ਜਾਇ ਬਹਹੁ ਸਤਸੰਗਤੀ ਜਿਥੈ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਬਿਲੋਈਐ ॥ ਸਹਜੇ ਹੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਲੇਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਤਤੁ ਨ ਖੋਈਐ ॥ AGGS 587 Tit JRead more
Gulbarg Singh Ji has given a very good answer to a very important question. To add, Path should be done slowly to understand it. Even one line per day is enough if one understand it as per Shabd
See lessਤਿਤੁ ਜਾਇ ਬਹਹੁ ਸਤਸੰਗਤੀ ਜਿਥੈ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਬਿਲੋਈਐ ॥ ਸਹਜੇ ਹੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਲੇਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਤਤੁ ਨ ਖੋਈਐ ॥ AGGS 587
Tit Jae Behu Satsangatee Jithai Har Ka Har Naam Biloeai || Sehaje Hee Har Naam Lehu Har Tat N Khoeai ||
ਨਿਤ ਜਪਿਅਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਦਿਨਸੁ ਰਾਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਢੋਈਐ ॥ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਪੂਰਾ ਸਤਗੁਰੂ ਜਿਸੁ ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਲਿਲਾਟਿ ਲਿਖੋਈਐ ॥
Nit Japihu Har Har Dinas Raat Har Dargeh Dtoeeai || So Pae Poora Satguru Jis Dhur Mastak Lilat Likhoeai ||
ਤਿਸੁ ਗੁਰ ਕੰਉ ਸਭਿ ਨਮਸਕਾਰੁ ਕਰਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਹਰਿ ਗਾਲ ਗਲੋਈਐ ॥੪ ॥
Tis Gur Ko Sabh Namasakar Karhu Jin Har Kee Har Gaal Galoeai ||4||
Guru gives example of how butter (Ghee) is obtained from curdled milk. It is put in a pitcher and churned slowly with a churning stick. If it is churned fast then it will turn to butter milk, but there will be no butter. In the same way we should go, and sit in the company of Gurbani (Sat Sangat), where the Virtues (Naam) of the God is discussed (churned). The message should be contemplated in peace and poise so that the essence is not lost. We should remember that message constantly, day and night to get celestial peace. Only those find the Perfect True Guru, who looks for one and receive the spiritual knowledge and wisdom. Let everyone bow in worship to the Guru, who makes us realize us Virtues of the God. Contemplation cannot be done if we do Path fast like during Akhand Path. It has to be done slowly, in peace and poise (Sehaj).
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Naam Simran
First we need to know what is Naam and Simran. ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਮ ਅਨੇਕਾ ਰੂਪ ਅਨੰਤਾ ਕਹਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਹੀ ਤੇਰੇ ਗੁਣ ਕੇਤੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ AGGS 358 Tere Naam Aneka Roop Ananta Kehan N Jahee Tere Gun Kete ॥ Rehao || Your Names are so many, and Your Forms are endless. No one can tell how many glorious virtues You have. The messageRead more
First we need to know what is Naam and Simran.
See lessਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਮ ਅਨੇਕਾ ਰੂਪ ਅਨੰਤਾ ਕਹਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਹੀ ਤੇਰੇ ਗੁਣ ਕੇਤੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ AGGS 358
Tere Naam Aneka Roop Ananta Kehan N Jahee Tere Gun Kete ॥ Rehao ||
Your Names are so many, and Your Forms are endless. No one can tell how many glorious virtues You have.
The message of Guru Granth Sahib is that it is not the name of God which is important but Its virtues. One has to obtain those virtues and do good deeds to merge with the God in this life.
ਰਾਮ ਰਾਮ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਕਹੈ ਕਹਿਐ ਰਾਮੁ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਰਾਮੁ ਮਨਿ ਵਸੈ ਤਾ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵੈ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥ AGGS 491
Ram Ram Sabh Ko Kehai Kehiai Ram N Hoe || Gur Parasadi Ram Mann Vasai Ta Fal Pavai Koe ||1||
If someone chants, repetitively only by tongue Ram, Ram or the preferred Name of God; by such chanting, the God can’t be realized. The fruit of realization of God is through the grace of enlightenment.
There is no One Naam of Creator.
ਆਖਾ ਜੀਵਾ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਉ ॥ ਆਖਣਿ ਅਉਖਾ ਸਾਚਾ ਨਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਲਾਗੈ ਭੂਖ ॥ ਉਤੁ ਭੂਖੈ ਖਾਇ ਚਲੀਅਹਿ ਦੂਖ ॥੧॥ AGGS 9
Akha Jiva Visarai Mar Jao || Akhan Aukha Sacha Nao || Sache Naam Ki Lagai Bhukh || Ut Bhukhai Khae Chaliah Dukh ||1||
It is very difficult to say True Name. When I don’t say I die. I hunger for the True Name which takes away all miseries. Is it true that it is difficult to say Waheguru and when I don’t say I die? Why it is difficult to say Waheguru? There are many who say Waheguru every time we talk to them but still have all problems in life. The real meaning is that it is difficult to have Virtues of the God (True Naam) in the mind (Mann) and when I forget those Virtues of the God and do deeds according to my mind (Mann), I die spiritually. So I am always hungry for those Virtues because when I live my life according to those virtues I live a peaceful life without any miseries.
Simran is remembering Virtues of the Creator all the time. That can be taught children starting any age. Children have the ability to understand from very young age.
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Performing or reciting Ardass before doing something.
Prayer (Ardas) is instinctive and core of religious belief in God in all religions worldwide, not only in Sikhism. People pray for different reasons, but a Sikh does Ardas for: ਬਿਰਥੀ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਹੋਵਈ ਜਨ ਕੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੋਰੁ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਕਾ ਪੂਰਨ ਗੁਣਤਾਸਿ ॥੨॥੧੩॥੭੭॥ Birathi Kade N Hovei Jann Ki Ardas || Nanak JorRead more
Prayer (Ardas) is instinctive and core of religious belief in God in all religions worldwide, not only in Sikhism. People pray for different reasons, but a Sikh does Ardas for:
See lessਬਿਰਥੀ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਹੋਵਈ ਜਨ ਕੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੋਰੁ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਕਾ ਪੂਰਨ ਗੁਣਤਾਸਿ ॥੨॥੧੩॥੭੭॥
Birathi Kade N Hovei Jann Ki Ardas || Nanak Jor Govind Ka Puran Guntas ||2||13||77||
Ardas of true devotee (Jann) never goes in vain because such a devotee never asks worldly desires to be fulfilled but for God’s Grace, peace of mind, contentment and betterment of all in the universe. Nanak takes the strength from the God of the Universe, the treasure of excellence.
ਮੰਗਣਾ ਤ ਸਚੁ ਇਕੁ ਜਿਸੁ ਤੁਸਿ ਦੇਵੈ ਆਪਿ ॥ ਜਿਤੁ ਖਾਧੈ ਮਨੁ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤੀਐ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾਤਿ ॥੨॥ AGGS 321
Mangana Tan Sach Ek Jis Tus Devai Aap || Jit Khadhai Mann Tripatiai Nanak Sahib Dat ||2||
We should ask from God, wisdom to live truthful life. With that all worldly desires will be under control and mind (Mann) will be contented.
So Ardas should be to arouse divine love in the heart, so that we can get knowledge and wisdom to live a perfect truthful life. For worldly desires to be fulfilled we have to work ourselves, but Ardas helps us psychologically that God is with us now.
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What is the Akal Purakh?
Akal is A Kal meaning One who is not affected by time. We all are affected by time. In a day we get happy, angry, sad, jealous, greedy, but the Creator is above it. We need to try to reach above all these so that we are always in a blissful state and time does not affect us. Purakh many scholars sayRead more
Akal is A Kal meaning One who is not affected by time. We all are affected by time. In a day we get happy, angry, sad, jealous, greedy, but the Creator is above it. We need to try to reach above all these so that we are always in a blissful state and time does not affect us.
Purakh many scholars say God is male but here “Purakh” does not mean male, but omnipresent. In following Shabds “Purakh” is used as omnipresent.
ਵਿਚਿ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਖਲੋਆ ॥ ਵਾਲੁ ਨ ਵਿੰਗਾ ਹੋਆ ॥ AGGS 623
See lessVich Karta Purakh Khaloa || Val N Vinga Hoa ||
Those people, who obey Cosmic Law of God, have Omnipresent Creator with them all the time. Worldly vices (Maya) can’t harm them. Here Guru has used “Purakh” as omnipresent, not a male entity.
ਓਹੁ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧੩॥ AGGS 759
Oh Abinasi Purakh Hai Sabh Mai Rahia Samae ||
God is Eternal Creator who is permeating and pervading among all.
We should see One Creator in all and treat all equally.
Miracles
A miracle is an event which cannot be explained by laws of nature or science. In other words any event that causes surprise is a miracle. Miracles are of two types. The first types are a result of Divine action like a child surviving a flood or help arriving when not expected, child prodigies perforRead more
A miracle is an event which cannot be explained by laws of nature or science. In other words any event that causes surprise is a miracle. Miracles are of two types. The first types are a result of Divine action like a child surviving a flood or help arriving when not expected, child prodigies performing amazing feats in fields of education, games or other skills. The only explanation for such occurrences is that God willed it that way. The second types are occurrences which are deliberately shown to be performed by human beings, the so called god-men. This is an attempt to show that miracles are inspired by God. Such an event may be attributed to a supernatural being (especially a deity), magic, a saint, or a religious leader.
See lessGurmat is based on logic hence no miracles were performed by Guru Nanak and other Gurus.
ਸਿਧਿ ਬੋਲਨਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਤੁਹਿ ਜਗ ਨੋ ਕਿਆ ਕਰਾਮਾਤਿ ਦਿਖਾਈ। ਕੁਝ ਵਿਖਾਲੇਂ ਅਸਾਨੋ, ਤੁਹਿ ਕਿਉ ਢਿਲ ਅਵੇਹੀ ਲਾਈ। Bhai Gurdas Vaar 1, Pauri 42
Sidh Bolan Sunn Nanaka Tuh Jag No Kiya Karamat Dikhai || Kujh Vikhalayn Asan No Tuh Kiun Dhil Avayhi Layi ||
ਬਾਬਾ ਬੋਲੇ ਨਾਥ ਜੀ ਅਸਾਂ ਤੇ ਵੇਖਣਿ ਜੋਗੀ ਵਸਤੁ ਨ ਕਾਈ। ਗੁਰ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਬਿਨਾ ਦੂਜੀ ਓਟ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਹਿ ਰਾਈ।
Baba Bolay Nath Ji Asan Vekhan Jogi Vsat N Kai || Guru Sangat Bani Bina Duji Ut Nahi Hai Rai ||
Sidhs asked Nanak what miracles you have shown to the world. We have shown you miracles, now you show some to us. Baba replied O respected Nath! I have nothing worth showing to you. I have no support and protection except company of my Guru and the Word (Bani). Guru Nanak rejected performing miracles (Kramat).
ਏਹ ਕਿਨੇਹੀ ਦਾਤਿ ਆਪਸ ਤੇ ਜੋ ਪਾਈਐ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾ ਕਰਮਾਤਿ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਤੁਠੈ ਜੋ ਮਿਲੈ ॥੧॥ AGGS 474
Eh Kinehi Dat Apas Te Jo Payai || Nanak Sa Karamat Sahib Tuthai Jo Milai ||1||
If one says I got something because of my own effort, it then cannot be a blessing of the God. Nanak says the real miracle (Kramat) is receiving the Grace on the pleasure of the God. So the real miracle (Kramat) is Grace of the God.
The real miracle (Kramat) is creation of nine more Gurus by Guru Nanak. Bhagats raising their voice against rituals, hypocrisy, superstitions, caste system and merging with God in spite of being slandered as low caste by high caste Brahmins is the real Kramat. The real miracle (Kramat) is creation of warrior Singhs and Kaurs from ordinary peasants by Guru Gobind Singh through Khande Bate Di Pahul (Amrit). The real miracle (Kramat) is those brave Sikh men and women, who sacrificed their life but did not surrender their Sikh religion; Who got themselves cut to pieces from each of the joints of the body; Who got their scalps removed; Who were tied and rotated on the wheels and broken into pieces; Who were cut by saws; Who were flayed alive; Who sacrificed themselves to upkeep the dignity of the Gurdwaras; Who did not abandon their Sikh faith; Who kept their Sikh Religion and saved their long hair till their last breath. Gurmat rejects any type of supernatural powers. For more info listen to my youtube.
Does God gives us what we really want?
ਨਰ ਚਾਹਤ ਕਛੁ ਅਉਰ ਅਉਰੈ ਕੀ ਅਉਰੈ ਭਈ ॥ ਚਿਤਵਤ ਰਹਿਓ ਠਗਉਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਫਾਸੀ ਗਲਿ ਪਰੀ ॥੩੮॥ AGGS 1428 Nar Chahat Kach Aur Aurai Ki Aurai Bhai || Chitavat Rehio Thagour Nanak Fasi Gal Pari ||38|| One wishes for something, but something different happens. Nanak says one plots to deceive others, but places the noose arouRead more
ਨਰ ਚਾਹਤ ਕਛੁ ਅਉਰ ਅਉਰੈ ਕੀ ਅਉਰੈ ਭਈ ॥ ਚਿਤਵਤ ਰਹਿਓ ਠਗਉਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਫਾਸੀ ਗਲਿ ਪਰੀ ॥੩੮॥ AGGS 1428
See lessNar Chahat Kach Aur Aurai Ki Aurai Bhai || Chitavat Rehio Thagour Nanak Fasi Gal Pari ||38||
One wishes for something, but something different happens. Nanak says one plots to deceive others, but places the noose around own neck instead. Worldly temptations are never fulfilled. After one, another crops up. One never gets contentment in the world. The only way to fulfill the worldly temptations is to control them by adopting and assimilating the Virtues of the God with their consciousness. God has made arrangements in advance to fulfill our daily requirements. We need to work for them. People beg for children from God but God has provided them as well in advance. If for some reason there is a defect in the body, one should seek treatment for it. If the defect cannot be treated then accept it as Will of the God (Hukam) and live with it happily. We will then never ask God Why me? And will never try to bribe God or make business dealings (Sukhna Sukhni). We should be asking for God’s blessing in the form of Virtues (Naam), and contentment.
ਵਿਣੁ ਤੁਧੁ ਹੋਰੁ ਜਿ ਮੰਗਣਾ ਸਿਰਿ ਦੁਖਾ ਕੈ ਦੁਖ ॥ ਦੇਹਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੀਆ ਉਤਰੈ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਭੁਖ ॥ AGGS 958
Vin Tudh Hor J Mangana Sir Dukha Kai Dukh || Deh Naam Santokhia Otarai Mann Ki Bhukh ||
To ask for any other than You God is the most miserable of miseries. Please bless me with Your Virtues (Naam), and make me contented so that the hunger of my mind (Mann) for worldly desires is satisfied.
Sachkhand
I agree with the answer of the scholar. To add: Many conceptualize Sach Khand as a "heavenly abode", a place where one's spirit goes after death. Dera Babas after death are named Sachkhand Vasi. Historical Gurdwaras are also mentioned as Sachkhand Hazur Sahib, Sachkhand Damdama Sahib, Sachkhand AngiRead more
I agree with the answer of the scholar. To add: Many conceptualize Sach Khand as a “heavenly abode”, a place where one’s spirit goes after death. Dera Babas after death are named Sachkhand Vasi. Historical Gurdwaras are also mentioned as Sachkhand Hazur Sahib, Sachkhand Damdama Sahib, Sachkhand Angitha Sahib etc.
See lessMany take “Sach Khand Vasey Nirankar” literally without understanding its true meaning, and assume that Sachkhand is a place where God lives, whereas in Gurbani it is repeatedly and clearly stated that God is present in every molecule and resides in Its creation. It is important point to note that in Jap Bani Guru Nanak before describing Sach Khand describes Giyan Khand, Dharm Khand, Saram Khand and Karam Khand which are not geographical places and so is also Sach Khand. Sach Khand is the spiritual state of mind (Mann) when the mind (Mann) becomes one with Virtues of the God and there remains no difference between God and the devotee. In a way it is true that Sachkand is a place where God resides, which is everywhere ਆਪੀਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੈ ਆਪੁ ਸਾਜਿਓ ਆਪੀਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੈ ਰਚਿਓ ਨਾਉ ॥ ਦੁਯੀ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਸਾਜੀਐ ਕਰਿ ਆਸਣੁ ਡਿਠੋ ਚਾਉ ॥ Aapinai Aap Sajiou Aapinai Rachiou Nao || Duyi Kudarat Sajiai Kar Asan Dditho Chao || AGGS 463. It Itself created Itself; It itself created the code of conduct (Naam). Secondly, It fashioned the creation and seated within the creation and beholds it with delight. ਇਹੁ ਜਗੁ ਸਚੈ ਕੀ ਹੈ ਕੋਠੜੀ ਸਚੇ ਕਾ ਵਿਚਿ ਵਾਸੁ ॥ Eh Jag Sachai Ki Hai Kotharri Sachae Ka Vich Vas || AGGS 463. This world is the abode of the True God; within it is the dwelling of the True God which is the mind (Mann) ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥ Mann Toon Jot Saroop Hai Apana Mool Pachan || AGGS 441. So neither the historical Gurdwaras be called Sachkhand, dead Dera Babas be called “Sachkhand Vasi” nor Guru Nanak went to a geographical location called Sachkhand.
knowledge
After cremation, ashes are to be disposed of somewhere. It can be in a flowing river or even buried in the ground. Disposal of dead body and ashes are of no importance in Gurmat. ਜੇ ਮਿਰਤਕ ਕਉ ਚੰਦਨੁ ਚੜਾਵੈ ॥ ਉਸ ਤੇ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਵਨ ਫਲ ਪਾਵੈ ॥ AGGS 1160 Je Miratak Kao Chandan Charravai || Os Te Kehahu Kavan Fal PRead more
After cremation, ashes are to be disposed of somewhere. It can be in a flowing river or even buried in the ground. Disposal of dead body and ashes are of no importance in Gurmat.
ਜੇ ਮਿਰਤਕ ਕਉ ਚੰਦਨੁ ਚੜਾਵੈ ॥ ਉਸ ਤੇ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਵਨ ਫਲ ਪਾਵੈ ॥ AGGS 1160
Je Miratak Kao Chandan Charravai || Os Te Kehahu Kavan Fal Pavai ||
ਜੇ ਮਿਰਤਕ ਕਉ ਬਿਸਟਾ ਮਾਹਿ ਰੁਲਾਈ ॥ ਤਾਂ ਮਿਰਤਕ ਕਾ ਕਿਆ ਘਟਿ ਜਾਈ ॥੩॥
Je Miratak Kao Bisata Mahi Rulai || Taan Miratak Ka Kia Ghat Jai ||3||
ਕਹਤ ਕਬੀਰ ਹਉ ਕਹਉ ਪੁਕਾਰਿ ॥ ਸਮਝਿ ਦੇਖੁ ਸਾਕਤ ਗਾਵਾਰ ॥ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਘਰ ਗਾਲੇ ॥ ਰਾਮ ਭਗਤ ਹੈ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖਾਲੇ ॥੪॥੪॥੧੨॥
Kehat Kabir Hao Keho Pukar || Samajh Dekh Sakat Gavar || Dujai Bhae Bahut Ghar Galae || Ram Bhagat Hai Sda Sukhalae ||4||4||12||
If a corpse is anointed with sandalwood oil, what good does it do? If a corpse is rolled in filth, what does it lose from this? Kabir says, I proclaim this out loud and clear, behold, and understand, you ignorant, faithless cynic, the love of duality has ruined countless homes. The God’s devotees are forever in bliss.
Gurmat is against dressing dead body in new expensive clothes, offering shawls, money and expensive casket and disposing of ashes in a particular place like Patalpuri.
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