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Are Sikh women ordered to wear turban ?
Respected Guntaj Ji; There is no such instruction, to the best of my knowledge, in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Turban is not required. However it is an easy way to keep the unshorn hair tied well under a turban so one does not have to always be worried about them coming in front of one's face or gettingRead more
Respected Guntaj Ji;
There is no such instruction, to the best of my knowledge, in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Turban is not required.
See lessHowever it is an easy way to keep the unshorn hair tied well under a turban so one does not have to always be worried about them coming in front of one’s face or getting tangled somewhere. A Turban helps a person go about their chores without always having to set hair every time the move their head. A very convenient way to focus on the task without distraction of hair.
Why is it that other faiths say gods name with ease, while Punjabis/ Sikhs find it embarrassing to say god/Waheguru name in casual conversation?
Respected Sukhjeet Kaur Ji; Thank you for asking this question. As per Gurbani, a sikh is asked to remember, keep in mind, the Creator with each breath. (Please note remember does not mean pronounce any specific name). ਸਾਸਿ ਸਾਸਿ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ॥ ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰ ਕੀ ਉਤਰੈ ਚਿੰਦ ॥ (P:295) There is no reason to shRead more
Respected Sukhjeet Kaur Ji;
Thank you for asking this question.
As per Gurbani, a sikh is asked to remember, keep in mind, the Creator with each breath. (Please note remember does not mean pronounce any specific name).
ਸਾਸਿ ਸਾਸਿ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ॥ ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰ ਕੀ ਉਤਰੈ ਚਿੰਦ ॥ (P:295)
There is no reason to shy away from mentioning it in our conversation where appropriate. Of course it is not to be used as filler, e,g. people use the words “Like” or “You know”, etc.
In I have heard people of other faiths say, “Don’t use Lord’s name in vain”. But that is not the case with SIkhs. In fact some Sikhs say WAHUGURU every time time they sneeze or cough.
See lessWhat is Mehla and why do they keep saying in Gurbani Mehla Pehla Dooja Teeja etc.
Respected Kirandeep Kaur Ji; I totally agree with the answer provided earlier. If I may add for little additional understanding. In Sikhi Guru is the SABD, the message, The Sikhs believe that the SABD was enshrined first in the body of Guru Nanak, so it is called MEHLA 1, Or the first body of the SARead more
Respected Kirandeep Kaur Ji;
I totally agree with the answer provided earlier.
If I may add for little additional understanding.
In Sikhi Guru is the SABD, the message,
The Sikhs believe that the SABD was enshrined first in the body of Guru Nanak, so it is called MEHLA 1, Or the first body of the SABD,
Then the same SABD, message, was passed onto Guru Angad, So the SABD resided in the body of Guru Angad, for that reason he is called Mehla 2, Second body of the SABD. and so on to the Mehla 3, Mehla 4 and on.
Hope this helps on why it is called so.
See lessHow do u distinguish between hunkaar and sikhi?
Respected S. Rahul Singh Ji; Thank you for your question. I am unaware of any references to such question in SGGS. I am going to attempt to answer it as I understand the question. Hunkaar ( ego ), is a behavior is displayed by some people. Sikhi is a way of life. And Sikhi way of life teaches one aRead more
Respected S. Rahul Singh Ji;
Thank you for your question.
I am unaware of any references to such question in SGGS.
I am going to attempt to answer it as I understand the question.
Hunkaar ( ego ), is a behavior is displayed by some people.
Sikhi is a way of life.
And Sikhi way of life teaches one a way to live in accordance with the HUKAM (Order of the Creator/Creation) where as the Hunkaar has no place in Sikhi way of life. They are antonyms in a way.
See lessIs there anything in Sikhism where it says you have to touch the feet of your elderly relatives or Saints as a sign of respect? Or is it a Punjabi cultural thing?
Respected Guntaj Ji; Thank you for asking this question. I am unaware of any such instruction in SGGS. As best as I can tell it is cultural. In addition, It is claimed by some Sikhs that a Sikh should only bow in front of the SGGS and no one else. This comes from the understanding that bowing to anyRead more
Respected Guntaj Ji;
Thank you for asking this question.
I am unaware of any such instruction in SGGS.
See lessAs best as I can tell it is cultural.
In addition, It is claimed by some Sikhs that a Sikh should only bow in front of the SGGS and no one else. This comes from the understanding that bowing to any entity, one is expressing that one is accepting the wisdom of that entity over one’s own. And for Sikhs, only such wisdom is the wisdom of Gurbani.
If we do paath around 8:30AM-9:00 AM, it’s not “Amrit Vela”, but do we get same benefits?
Respected Anonymous; Thank you for asking the very important question that most of Sikhs have specially the youth, As best as I understand the Gurbani, the purpose of doing path is to understand the message of the passage we are reading and apply it in our life. There is no spiritual value in just rRead more
Respected Anonymous;
See lessThank you for asking the very important question that most of Sikhs have specially the youth,
As best as I understand the Gurbani, the purpose of doing path is to understand the message of the passage we are reading and apply it in our life. There is no spiritual value in just reading, for the sake of being able to say I have read it (completing the ritual) .
The early morning hour are recommended for one’s mind is fresh at that time and one can concentrate on the reading, understanding, and start the day with commitment to apply the message in one’s life.
The day of the month, week, or time of the day has no specific spiritual value associated with it,
One could read Gurbani at anytime of the day. Absolutely no time restrictions on reading of Gurbani..
Hope this helps.
What is the difference between getting a name picked by the Guru Granth Sahib and by your parents? Are there any advantages in either way?
Respected Sukhi Kaur Ji; Thank you asking this question, This and many such questions are in the minds of many a Sikhs. I am not aware of any such verse in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, that will address your question directly. The activities like naming from the letter from Guru Granth Sahib is to keepRead more
Respected Sukhi Kaur Ji;
Thank you asking this question, This and many such questions are in the minds of many a Sikhs.
I am not aware of any such verse in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, that will address your question directly.
The activities like naming from the letter from Guru Granth Sahib is to keep one attached to the Bani of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the hopes that someday one would read the Bani and benefit from its message. I am unaware of any direct benefit from such activities or rituals but indirectly if they can keep one attached to the Guru Granth Sahib and its message, that would be a benefit when one learns the message and adopts it in one’s life.
If you wish to get deeper understanding of the thought in a in person conversation mode
You might wish to join one of the Sikh Renaissance Zoom sessions. For details times and locations, and links to such zoom sessions please visit: https://globalsikhcouncil.org/sikhi-renaissance/
Hope this helps.
See lessWhat are the teachings of Sikhism?
Respected Angad Ji; Thank you for asking this question. It is a mouthful. The teachings of Sikhism are included on 1429 pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. So hard to list on this limited space. In brief, most important one is to know that there is only ONE CREATOR of the entire creation and now is in eRead more
Respected Angad Ji;
Thank you for asking this question. It is a mouthful.
The teachings of Sikhism are included on 1429 pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. So hard to list on this limited space.
In brief, most important one is to know that there is only ONE CREATOR of the entire creation and now is in every entity, even the minutest, of the Creations, to know the Virtues of that Creator, the Universe and live accordingly.
Some of the most important corollaries are:
1) Live a SACHIAR (Truthful) life.
2) Know your place in the Creation, your responsibility towards the Creation and fulfill it to the best of your ability.
3) Be respectful and love everyone / everything in the entire Creation,
4) Be of service to everyone, Share your blessings/earnings with those in need.
5) Take the initiative, work hard, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
These are only a few of the list of Sikhi Teachings. For better understanding, please join one of the Sikhi Renaissance sessions held worldwide. For details, times, and locations,
please visit the Link: https://globalsikhcouncil.org/sikhi-renaissance/
Hope this helps
See lessOur neighbours were Sikhs and recently became Christians.
Dear Anonymous; You have raised a very pertinent question on a hot topic these days. The answer to your question is in the very first PAURI of the JAPPU Bani. All rituals / so called religious activities are of no value. The only valuable way of life a is to live a SACHIAR Life, Truthful living in aRead more
Dear Anonymous;
You have raised a very pertinent question on a hot topic these days.
The answer to your question is in the very first PAURI of the JAPPU Bani. All rituals / so called religious activities are of no value. The only valuable way of life a is to live a SACHIAR Life, Truthful living in accordance with NAAMU, (HUKAM). The Order Created by The Creator. The natural processes.
Christianity starts with the birth of Christ in an unnatural way, A virgin gets impregnated by All mighty God and Christ is the product. Then the whole story begins.
There is a whole lot such manmade stories that do not stand the test of science. They start with Theory of Creation, Adam and Eve and the rest of the Humanity, Vs, the Theory of Evolution, explained by Guru Nanak, which is totally consistent with science today. Socrates was poisoned for speaking the Truth. Whereas Sikhi is for Knowing, speaking, and living the Truth.
Christianity believes in faith healing and at the same time all the Christians, including Pope, end up in hospitals for their healing. Sikhi believes in taking all the measures that will heal the ailment. Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib had a DAVAKHANA (hospital)
And there is a host of such differences in the philosophies. Sikhi is follows truth whereas Christianity falters at many a place.
Everyone has the right to believe whatever they choose.
Hope this answers your question to some degree.
See lessI know a Sikh family disowned their son for cutting their hair and refused to acknowledge him as their son until he becomes Sabat Surat. What is Sikhi saying about those parents?
Respected Harmeet Singh Ji; Thank you for asking this question. I am sure such things happen in any society. In other faith groups as well. So it is important to know the Sikhi view of this. I am unable to find a direct quote in Sri Guru Granth Sahib addressing your question. Please allow me to answRead more
Respected Harmeet Singh Ji;
Thank you for asking this question. I am sure such things happen in any society. In other faith groups as well. So it is important to know the Sikhi view of this.
I am unable to find a direct quote in Sri Guru Granth Sahib addressing your question.
Please allow me to answer it based on my understanding of Sikhi.
First of all, we do not know the details of the circumstances at this home. Secondly, we are not the judge. So, passing any judgement is not our place.
In most cases the issue starts with the family environment. The communication between the parent and the Children is where it starts. Just because two individuals don’t agree on some one issue is not a reason to discard all else that they might agree on. Gurbani guides two parties to sit together and resolving the issues in an amicable manner. The resolution might be to separate.
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