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I’m 18, and I don’t want my hair cut. My dad insists that I cut my hair. My dad is Hindu and my mum is Sikh. I am confused, please help
Sir, Now you have shifted your reasoning from following God's Hukam to Gurmat. I would like you to know the references from SGGS where Gurmat (Gurbani) highlights the importance of Keeping Hair. I failed to find spiritual reasons behind Sikhs keeping kesh, as I couldn't find any reference from GurbaRead more
Sir,
See lessNow you have shifted your reasoning from following God’s Hukam to Gurmat.
I would like you to know the references from SGGS where Gurmat (Gurbani) highlights the importance of Keeping Hair. I failed to find spiritual reasons behind Sikhs keeping kesh, as I couldn’t find any reference from Gurbani. Instead, what I found was “you love one God all other doubts will fade away, (it doesn’t matter) whether you keep kesh(Hair) long or shave it completely”, which is contrary to a common belief that Sikhs keep kesh for spiritual reasons.
ਕਬੀਰ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਇਕ ਸਿਉ ਕੀਏ ਆਨ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਜਾਇ ॥ਭਾਵੈ ਲਾਂਬੇ ਕੇਸ ਕਰੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਘਰਰਿ ਮੁਡਾਇ ॥੨੫॥
Also, what about those omnivores? Don’t they have freedom of choice? From your answer, I got the impression that Gurmat promotes vegetarianism. Please clarify.
One more thing, I agree with S. Gulbarg Singh Basi (a Scholar) on the point that Khande ki Pahul is not essential to be a Sikh, you just live the message of Bani enshrined in Sri Guru Granth Sahib to be a Sikh. However, Kesh was made compulsory as part of 5Ks to those who have taken Khande ki Pahul.
This means Kesh may not be required to be a Sikh. Here I strongly need a reference from SGGS in order to understand the spiritual significance of Kesh.
I’m 18, and I don’t want my hair cut. My dad insists that I cut my hair. My dad is Hindu and my mum is Sikh. I am confused, please help
Sir, As I understand, Hukam means Fundamental laws or tendencies of nature. No one can alter the laws, the hukam. Can we? ਹੁਕਮੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹੁਕਮ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥ Whether we keep Hair or Cut them, Does it affect the tendency of Hair growth? The answer is NO. Means we don't violate Hukam. Now if you sayRead more
Sir,
See lessAs I understand, Hukam means Fundamental laws or tendencies of nature. No one can alter the laws, the hukam.
Can we? ਹੁਕਮੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹੁਕਮ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥
Whether we keep Hair or Cut them, Does it affect the tendency of Hair growth? The answer is NO. Means we don’t violate Hukam.
Now if you say we keep Hair just as a gesture of respect or submission towards Hukam,
My next question is:
Why don’t we do that in all situations then?
The mosquito has a natural tendency to bite (Isn’t it a hukam), does that mean we should offer our body and let mosquitoes bite us?
Grass has a natural tendency to grow, does that mean we should not cut the grass in our lawn?
Can a Sikh wed a Christian woman?
Yes!! Sikhism and atleast once sect of Christianity are the same fundamentally. There are several sects, but I found Christianity as per Gabriele Publishing house to be the closest sect to Sikhism. Both are monotheistic, both recognize Love and Submission as the only way towards god. Just the propheRead more
Yes!!
See lessSikhism and atleast once sect of Christianity are the same fundamentally. There are several sects, but I found Christianity as per Gabriele Publishing house to be the closest sect to Sikhism. Both are monotheistic, both recognize Love and Submission as the only way towards god. Just the prophet is different and slightly different activities and ways towards spiritual growth. Sikhism has Sewa and Simran in addition, the rest is probably the same as Christianity.
https://gabriele-publishing-house.com/
So, you can exchange understanding and maybe ways of practice too. They will improve their understanding of Christianity and you will improve yours!!
Good Luck
What do Sikhs think of hair as important?
My answer will be contrary to what most Sikhs believe. I used to believe the reasoning that we keep kesh because we consider it as a hukam of God, but not anymore. This reasoning is given to us by preachers without any firm evidence. When they faced this question, without doing research, it was easyRead more
My answer will be contrary to what most Sikhs believe.
See lessI used to believe the reasoning that we keep kesh because we consider it as a hukam of God, but not anymore. This reasoning is given to us by preachers without any firm evidence. When they faced this question, without doing research, it was easy to relate it with God’s will and pacify the audience (Sangat). However I ask them about those who cut their hair, are they violating the Hukam?
They say Yes. Is it that easy to violate the Hukam?
Gurbani says:
ਹੁਕਮੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹੁਕਮ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥
Also ਹੁਕਮੀ ਸਭੇ ਊਪਜਹਿ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਹਿ ॥
I ask them, what will you do when a doctor recommends removing any body part for medical reasons? Will you accept disease as a Hukam and keep yourself untreated?
We need to understand here is what is Hukam.
Secondly, If it is so important spiritually, It should have been mentioned in SGGS. Kesh used to be an issue for several people but Gurbani abnegates any importance of Kesh spiritually.
ਕਬੀਰ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਇਕ ਸਿਉ ਕੀਏ ਆਨ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਜਾਇ ॥ਭਾਵੈ ਲਾਂਬੇ ਕੇਸ ਕਰੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਘਰਰਿ ਮੁਡਾਇ ॥੨੫॥
Means It doesn’t matter whether you grow your hair long or shave it completely as long as you love one God.
Thirdly: Because the reasoning is incorrect, and as per that reasoning Kesh means all hair of body. But Gurbani uses the separate vocabulary for Head Hair (Kesh), Beard (Daadhi), and Mustache (Mucchhan).
Fourthly:
There are different theories given for Sikh hair but different Sikh institutes.
This means there is no clarity, no accord.
The most popular theory says Sikhs keep kesh because of God’s will.
The second argument is we should not ask why, we should just follow as it pleases Guru Gobind (by Giani Pinderpal Singh Ji). Another theory says it is for health reasons and that if you keep cutting, hair keeps growing and it sucks nutrients.
One more theory says it helps block the leakage of energy or concentrate energy while you do Simran. Someone said it helps multiply the effect of Simran.
Since there is no clear response, I feel I have the right to pitch my theory as per my understanding.
Kesh is mandated by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, when he established Khalsa. Khalsa is a social concept, not spiritual. So, the reasoning of kesh should come from Miri, not piri. In my opinion, Kesh was mandated to ensure Khalsa doesn’t become opportunistic.
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Why did the Sikhs stop worshipping Lord Krishna even though it is clearly stated in the Gurbani that He is the Supreme Lord?
Nowhere in Gurbani that written, he is the supreme lord. Does Krisha bear the qualities of God mentioned in Moolmantra? One who is self existent, Never born, never dies! Sikhs don't even call Guru Nanak or any Guru as God.
Nowhere in Gurbani that written, he is the supreme lord. Does Krisha bear the qualities of God mentioned in Moolmantra? One who is self existent, Never born, never dies!
See lessSikhs don’t even call Guru Nanak or any Guru as God.
Do Sikhes believe in Shiva?
How come Sikhs worship SGGS? Isn't it a physical thing?
How come Sikhs worship SGGS? Isn’t it a physical thing?
See lessDo Sikhes believe in Shiva?
Yes, Sikhs believe that deities exist BUT not worthy of worship. You will find several times like brahma, bisan(Vishnu), Mahesh (Shiv). For example: ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਮਹਾਦੇਉ ਤ੍ਰੈ ਗੁਣ ਰੋਗੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਈ ॥ But Sikhs are guided to worship God(that is one as per mool-mantra), NOT deities (which are manyRead more
Yes, Sikhs believe that deities exist BUT not worthy of worship.
See lessYou will find several times like brahma, bisan(Vishnu), Mahesh (Shiv). For example:
ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਬਿਸਨੁ ਮਹਾਦੇਉ ਤ੍ਰੈ ਗੁਣ ਰੋਗੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਈ ॥
But Sikhs are guided to worship God(that is one as per mool-mantra), NOT deities (which are many, and created by God). Also, Sikhs don’t worship Guru Granth Sahib but seek guidance from it. Sikhs worship one God which is Inside us not outside.
Are matches really made in Heaven in Sikhi?
Please answer with a disclaimer, "your personal opinion". Because in the understanding of several Sikhs, including me, heaven and hell do exist.
Please answer with a disclaimer, “your personal opinion”. Because in the understanding of several Sikhs, including me, heaven and hell do exist.
See lessCan we hear Gurbani if we had non-vegetarian food?
Yes. Brahmins used to see eating nonveg as a sin. But Guru Nanak simply Says, Take it easy! ਮਃ ੧ ॥ਮਾਸੁ ਮਾਸੁ ਕਰਿ ਮੂਰਖੁ ਝਗੜੇ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਣੈ ॥ਕਉਣੁ ਮਾਸੁ ਕਉਣੁ ਸਾਗੁ ਕਹਾਵੈ ਕਿਸੁ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਪ ਸਮਾਣੇ ॥ਗੈਂਡਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਹੋਮ ਜਗ ਕੀਏ ਦੇਵਤਿਆ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੇ ॥ਮਾਸੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਬੈਸਿ ਨਕੁ ਪਕੜਹਿ ਰਾਤੀ ਮਾਣਸ ਖਾਣੇ ॥ਫੜੁ ਕਰਿ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੋ ਦਿਖਲਾਵਹਿ ਗਿਆਨRead more
Yes.
Brahmins used to see eating nonveg as a sin. But Guru Nanak simply Says, Take it easy!
ਮਃ ੧ ॥ਮਾਸੁ ਮਾਸੁ ਕਰਿ ਮੂਰਖੁ ਝਗੜੇ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਣੈ ॥ਕਉਣੁ ਮਾਸੁ ਕਉਣੁ ਸਾਗੁ ਕਹਾਵੈ ਕਿਸੁ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਪ ਸਮਾਣੇ ॥ਗੈਂਡਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਹੋਮ ਜਗ ਕੀਏ ਦੇਵਤਿਆ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੇ ॥ਮਾਸੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਬੈਸਿ ਨਕੁ ਪਕੜਹਿ ਰਾਤੀ ਮਾਣਸ ਖਾਣੇ ॥ਫੜੁ ਕਰਿ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੋ ਦਿਖਲਾਵਹਿ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਸੂਝੈ ॥ਨਾਨਕ ਅੰਧੇ ਸਿਉ ਕਿਆ ਕਹੀਐ ਕਹੈ ਨ ਕਹਿਆ ਬੂਝੈ ॥ਅੰਧਾ ਸੋਇ ਜਿ ਅੰਧੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਸਿ ਲੋਚਨ ਨਾਹੀ ॥ਮਾਤ ਪਿਤਾ ਕੀ ਰਕਤੁ ਨਿਪੰਨੇ ਮਛੀ ਮਾਸੁ ਨ ਖਾਂਹੀ ॥ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਪੁਰਖੈ ਜਾਂ ਨਿਸਿ ਮੇਲਾ ਓਥੈ ਮੰਧੁ ਕਮਾਹੀ ॥ਮਾਸਹੁ ਨਿੰਮੇ ਮਾਸਹੁ ਜੰਮੇ ਹਮ ਮਾਸੈ ਕੇ ਭਾਂਡੇ ॥ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਕਛੁ ਸੂਝੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਚਤੁਰੁ ਕਹਾਵੈ ਪਾਂਡੇ ॥ਬਾਹਰ ਕਾ ਮਾਸੁ ਮੰਦਾ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਘਰ ਕਾ ਮਾਸੁ ਚੰਗੇਰਾ ॥ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਮਾਸਹੁ ਹੋਏ ਜੀਇ ਲਇਆ ਵਾਸੇਰਾ ॥ਅਭਖੁ ਭਖਹਿ ਭਖੁ ਤਜਿ ਛੋਡਹਿ ਅੰਧੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਜਿਨ ਕੇਰਾ ॥ਮਾਸਹੁ ਨਿੰਮੇ ਮਾਸਹੁ ਜੰਮੇ ਹਮ ਮਾਸੈ ਕੇ ਭਾਂਡੇ ॥ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਕਛੁ ਸੂਝੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਚਤੁਰੁ ਕਹਾਵੈ ਪਾਂਡੇ ॥ਮਾਸੁ ਪੁਰਾਣੀ ਮਾਸੁ ਕਤੇਬੀ ਚਹੁ ਜੁਗਿ ਮਾਸੁ ਕਮਾਣਾ ॥ਜਜਿ ਕਾਜਿ ਵੀਆਹਿ ਸੁਹਾਵੈ ਓਥੈ ਮਾਸੁ ਸਮਾਣਾ ॥ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਪੁਰਖ ਨਿਪਜਹਿ ਮਾਸਹੁ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹ ਸੁਲਤਾਨਾਂ ॥ਜੇ ਓਇ ਦਿਸਹਿ ਨਰਕਿ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਤਾਂ ਉਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਕਾ ਦਾਨੁ ਨ ਲੈਣਾ ॥ਦੇਂਦਾ ਨਰਕਿ ਸੁਰਗਿ ਲੈਦੇ ਦੇਖਹੁ ਏਹੁ ਧਿਙਾਣਾ ॥ਆਪਿ ਨ ਬੂਝੈ ਲੋਕ ਬੁਝਾਏ ਪਾਂਡੇ ਖਰਾ ਸਿਆਣਾ ॥ਪਾਂਡੇ ਤੂ ਜਾਣੈ ਹੀ ਨਾਹੀ ਕਿਥਹੁ ਮਾਸੁ ਉਪੰਨਾ ॥ਤੋਇਅਹੁ ਅੰਨੁ ਕਮਾਦੁ ਕਪਾਹਾਂ ਤੋਇਅਹੁ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣੁ ਗੰਨਾ ॥ਤੋਆ ਆਖੈ ਹਉ ਬਹੁ ਬਿਧਿ ਹਛਾ ਤੋਐ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਬਿਕਾਰਾ ॥ਏਤੇ ਰਸ ਛੋਡਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੰਨਿਆਸੀ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਕਹੈ ਵਿਚਾਰਾ ॥੨॥
See lessWhat is the history of the KHANDA?
Khanda belongs to Khalsa. Its the way to keeping shastar, probably which eventually, it has become a kind of emblem. This is my best guess
Khanda belongs to Khalsa. Its the way to keeping shastar, probably which eventually, it has become a kind of emblem. This is my best guess
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