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What is Sarbat Khalsa? ਸਰਬੱਤ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਕੀ ਹੈ? सरबत खालसा क्या है?
"ਸਰਬੱਤ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੀ ਰੋਸ਼ਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਚ-ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨੀ ਨੂੰ ਰੂਪਮਾਨ ਕਰਦੀ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਖੁਦਮੁਖਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ, ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਭਰ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਦੀ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਗੀ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਖਾਸ ਦੇਸ਼-ਸਥਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਬੱਝੀ ਹੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।" Kindly check for the details: https://sarbatkhalsa.world/pa
“ਸਰਬੱਤ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੀ ਰੋਸ਼ਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਚ-ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨੀ ਨੂੰ ਰੂਪਮਾਨ ਕਰਦੀ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਖੁਦਮੁਖਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ, ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਭਰ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਦੀ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਗੀ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਖਾਸ ਦੇਸ਼-ਸਥਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਬੱਝੀ ਹੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।”
See lessKindly check for the details: https://sarbatkhalsa.world/pa
Why do Sikhs preach a different message to what their history says?
Dear Chin-Ning Chu (I hope you are honest in writing your correct name), Obviously, every reply will give you ground to answer further questions. And your every argument further proves my point that you are writing with predecided notions, not intending to know. The purpose of my reply is not to conRead more
Dear Chin-Ning Chu (I hope you are honest in writing your correct name),
Obviously, every reply will give you ground to answer further questions. And your every argument further proves my point that you are writing with predecided notions, not intending to know. The purpose of my reply is not to convince you, as you are not asking with the intention of understanding. It is for the benefit of other readers.
“If the Sikh Gurus centralized humanism, then why even pursue conflict?”
“why did the 9th Guru have an army”
Gurus never got into conflicts. If someone attacks you, and you defend yourself, this is not pursuing conflict. If you learn martial arts to prepare yourself to defend, this is not pursuing conflict. For this reason, the sword is named Kirpan (for mercy & defend honor). When we teach our children about various warfare or martial arts, is that to “pursue conflict?” Armies are maintained not to pursue conflict but to overcome the conflicts if they are enforced.
“Then the tenth Guru destroyed the whole village of Alsoon”
Fake history. No such thing happened.
“Idol-breaker” is a poetical word which means non-believer of idol-worshiping. If an idol-worshipper discards idol-worshipping after getting into the Sikhi fold, then the Guru, in the poetical sense, can be termed an idol-breaker.
“why the claim to Sarbatt Da Bhalla when Sikhs couldn’t even dispatch any aid to Satnamis.”
What a straw man’s argument! Are you writing just for the sake of arguments? The ninth Guru had just returned from Assam in 1971. Satnami revolt was all dead by 1972. Sikhs were a minuscule army of just 2200. The army increased after the martyrdom of the Ninth Guru. Gurus were preparing a working model of Sikhi that was to be sustained for times to come. Anandpur township was developed sale time. Satnami’s revolt was to grab political power. Similarly many revolts were happening in the country and other parts of the world. Sikh mission had no common ground with this. Had Satnamis consulted Guru Ji before foolishly attacking Delhi? If not, then how can you even mention such a naive expectation?
“Persian source that says the Guru also accompanied Dara to Lahore.” if you believe in this source, then what are you trying to prove? That means Guru did everything as per your demand. Then how can you write “Guru left him.” What was the source of this? That’s why I say you are writing with agenda, not to know.
“Guru died for Hindus and Humanity”
“You say laity but then you say Sikhs….. sacrifice for Sikhs?”
Both versions are correct. Died for Hindus is a situational analysis. But when Guru has infused the virtue of standing for others in the Sikh way of life, it is for Sikhs. I already mentioned that the Gurus’ purpose was developing a Sikhi model that can be sustained for years to come and for all humanity. When I say, Guru infused the virtue of standing for others. Heres’ an example where Sikhs drive their inspiration from the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. You can find many such examples: https://sabrangindia.in/why-sikhs-are-helping-kashmiris-reach-home-safely/
“SGGS divides humanity into Gurmukhs and Manmukhs and disparages Manmukhs?” It is not a division. It is about imbibing divine virtues. Since you are rightly concerned about humanism. Don’t you think the corrupt, communal, dishonest oppressor is a roadblock to establishing humanism? If Guru is warned against them, then why you call it division? Since you mentioned Manmukh and Gurmukh, you must know it is based on vices and virtues.
“Wouldn’t true humanity denote selfless service without the moniker and label of Sikh which is exclusivist and especially the long hair?” That’s true but selfless service is just one aspect of humanity. The long hair is for Sikhs and is part of the working model to sustain Sikhi.
“To me it seems you yourself are at great pains to justify some of these decisions.” Yes, writing long comments is painful when you know the person’s intention on the other side. But as I said, it is for the benefit of other readers. Hence, it is worth taking the pain.
Obviously, you will find more material to reply to. But, I have served my purpose with respect to other readers. You are free to proceed as per your agenda. I’m not going to reply back.
See lessThanks.
Gurpreet Singh.
Why do Sikhs preach a different message to what their history says?
Dear Chin-Ning Chu, Thanks for the question. It's sad to note that you have asked these questions to your Sikh friends, but they had no answers. However, you mentioned- "Why did Sikh Gurus preach humanity but never put it into practice themselves?" It appears that you have already decided and are noRead more
Dear Chin-Ning Chu,
See lessThanks for the question. It’s sad to note that you have asked these questions to your Sikh friends, but they had no answers. However, you mentioned- “Why did Sikh Gurus preach humanity but never put it into practice themselves?” It appears that you have already decided and are not looking for answers. The answers can be found with the intention of understanding, not with the predecided notions.
Your questions suggest you are trying to connect the strategic situational decisions in History with the long-term Sikhi mission with bias. The purpose of the Ten Forms of Guru Nanak was to develop a working model in line with the universal teachings of Gurbani. Gurus did everything to present this model- Khalsa, Guru Granth Sahib, New Townships, Gurumukhi, Sangat-Pangat, etc.
Getting to war was never a priority by Gurus. All the battles fought by the Sixth & Tenth Gurus are those which were forced upon them. Guru never attacked anyone but defended the attacks by oppressors.
Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji had to fight Four battles after the demise of Jahangir. You should be aware of the Satnami Rebellion. Satnami won several battles with the Mughals and took control of Narnaul. However, Aurangzeb crushed the rebellion brutally when they tried to capture Delhi. Sikhs themselves were new in warfare. There was no point in getting into intra-Mughal battles. This was neither required nor would made a wise decision.
Guru Har Rai helped Dara Shikoh in whatever way the help was demanded. What do you mean by “Guru left him”? Guru was in Kiratpur, while Dara Shikoh was arrested from Lahore. How could the sacrifice of Guru saved Dara Shikoh? On the other hand, you write that the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur “didn’t stop the persecution of Hindus.” Then what makes you believe that the sacrifice of Guru Har Rai would have saved Dara Shikoh? How would the establishment of Dara Shikoh help the Sikhi mission? Akbar was also a great leader. Has this changed the fate of the subcontinent?
Now, your question on the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur. You totally missed the purpose of sacrifice. The purpose of the sacrifice of Gurus was to generate fearlessness among the oppressed class so that the laity could stand against the powerful. In serving the purpose, Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice was the turning point in Sikh history. Sikhs became fearless and started training themselves at Anandpur for the upcoming challenges. In the testing times, Sikhs always remember the sacrifices of their Gurus and help themselves overcome.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji didn’t authorship any granth named Bachhittar Natak. But there are Sikhs who believe in it. However, there’s no doubt over the superiority of Guru Granth Sahib. Everyone believes that Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the Guru of Sikhs.
Gurus have founded a universal Sikhi model, not limited to Punjab or outside Punjab. Punjab remained the action area (karma bhoomi) for the ten Gurus. However, Sikhi is for the entire Humanity. Hence, you are free to take it anywhere and save Humanity.
Your other questions are on the time period after Gurus. I would not get into the details. But they, too, are written with biases without understanding the strategic importance of the situational decision.
Thanks,
Gurpreet Singh GP.
Do all we do is predetermined ?
Yes. It's predetermined, but on the basis of previous actions of ourselves or other individuals. For example. Despite Guru repeatedly reminding them to choose satsangat, if a person selected bad company, then his addiction to drugs or other evil habits is selected bad company. Another example. If, sRead more
Yes. It’s predetermined, but on the basis of previous actions of ourselves or other individuals.
See lessFor example. Despite Guru repeatedly reminding them to choose satsangat, if a person selected bad company, then his addiction to drugs or other evil habits is selected bad company.
Another example. If, society at large is communal and filled with hatred against other communities. The govt that they will vote for will also raise communal sentiments. Now the downward trend of such a country is predetermined on the basis of previous actions of society at large.
Hence to correct the predetermined results, one needs to correct our present and live as per the Hukam (divine will) as guided by Guru.
To know more detail kindly contemplate the concept of Nirbhau, Nirvaer, also narrated in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0efg–YFEw&t=4s
How big should a man’s kachhera be?
There's no such specification. Kachhehra by design is usually larger than regular underwear. The garment size needs to as per the best comfort for the individual.
There’s no such specification. Kachhehra by design is usually larger than regular underwear. The garment size needs to as per the best comfort for the individual.
See lessI know that our past karma affects our lives in a big way, I don’t really understand the concept of karma. So my question is, why are certain people getting help and others not?
The concept of karma needs to be seen as a wholesome phenomenon. People often relate it only at the individual level. Many times the karma of one individual has effects on larger communities. It is in this sense, that we often say that the blood of "shaheed" brings life for humanity. Because the karRead more
The concept of karma needs to be seen as a wholesome phenomenon. People often relate it only at the individual level. Many times the karma of one individual has effects on larger communities.
See lessIt is in this sense, that we often say that the blood of “shaheed” brings life for humanity. Because the karma of one individual “shaheed” brings awakening and becomes the cause of liberty for the coming generation.
Similarly, karma done under the influence of hate brings bad results for others. If a larger community has voted for communal political leaders under the influence of hate, one cannot expect justice and equality from the regime voted in power.
To know more detail, kindly contemplate on the concept of ‘nirvaer’, ‘nirbhau,’ explained in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0efg–YFEw&t=4s
What is the meaning of kutha? ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੂਠਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਖਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ। ਕੁਠਾ ਦਾ ਕੀ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ?
Kutha is the meat slaughtered with a religious ceremony. Though it's mostly referred to "halal" as done by Muslims. But "Bali" as given to diety also comes under the category of Kutha. Meat-eating or non-eating is a personal choice. But linking it with Allah / diety under religious ceremony is fakeRead more
Kutha is the meat slaughtered with a religious ceremony. Though it’s mostly referred to “halal” as done by Muslims. But “Bali” as given to diety also comes under the category of Kutha.
Meat-eating or non-eating is a personal choice. But linking it with Allah / diety under religious ceremony is fake ritual- karamkaand. Hence it’s not allowed in gurmat.
To know the detail on the subject of meat-eating. You can check this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ9MY2Gs5wY&t=1655s
See lessCan Simran/Gurbani be helpful to family members?
A Sikh is incomplete without Gurbani. In fact, Gurbani makes one a Sikh. The meaning of Simran is to remember the almighty or Guru. Hence both remembrance (Simran) and Gurbani are important. One must understand the reasoning behind this, and internalize whether the methodology is serving the purposeRead more
A Sikh is incomplete without Gurbani. In fact, Gurbani makes one a Sikh.
The meaning of Simran is to remember the almighty or Guru.
Hence both remembrance (Simran) and Gurbani are important.
One must understand the reasoning behind this, and internalize whether the methodology is serving the purpose. There can be a debate on the ‘methodology’ but there should not be any confusion on its need.
Kindly check this audio to understand the debate behind the methodology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWt5Zbn-OaY&list=PLnkkt7UWfvhx8JkAOTCte72EkNOCbdkbo&index=2
See lessWhat are the five dokhs?
Five Dokh or vikaar or vices are Kaam (lust) , krodh (anger), lobh (greed), moh (attachment) & ahankaar (ego). ਇਸੁ ਦੇਹੀ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਪੰਚ ਚੋਰ ਵਸਹਿ ਕਾਮੁ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਮੋਹੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਾ ॥ (SGGS, page 600) (Panch) five (chor) thieves (vasah-i) live (andar-i) in (is-u) this (deyhi) body; they are the vices (kaam-uRead more
Five Dokh or vikaar or vices are Kaam (lust) , krodh (anger), lobh (greed), moh (attachment) & ahankaar (ego).
ਇਸੁ ਦੇਹੀ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਪੰਚ ਚੋਰ ਵਸਹਿ ਕਾਮੁ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਮੋਹੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਾ ॥ (SGGS, page 600)
See less(Panch) five (chor) thieves (vasah-i) live (andar-i) in (is-u) this (deyhi) body; they are the vices (kaam-u) lust, (krodh-u) anger, (lobh-u) greed, (moh-u) attachment to the world-play and (ahankaara) vanity.
How is Karma valid ?
Karma are actions that we do intentionally or unintentionally. Every karma good or bad will have a corresponding result. Guru guides us to align the karma in accordance with the divine will (hukam). If the karma is not in accordance with the hukam, the results will be bad. Individuals or society atRead more
Karma are actions that we do intentionally or unintentionally.
See lessEvery karma good or bad will have a corresponding result. Guru guides us to align the karma in accordance with the divine will (hukam).
If the karma is not in accordance with the hukam, the results will be bad. Individuals or society at large will have to bear the fruit of our karmas (actions).
Karma of one person can have an effect on the larger society.
ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜੇ ਤੂ ਅਕਲਿ ਲਤੀਫੁ ਕਾਲੇ ਲਿਖੁ ਨ ਲੇਖ ॥
ਆਪਨੜੇ ਗਿਰੀਵਾਨ ਮਹਿ ਸਿਰੁ ਨੀਂਵਾਂ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਖੁ ॥ (SGGS, page 1377)
For more details, you can check this explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0efg–YFEw&t=4s