Am I a decent Sikh? If I recite Japji sahib and Rehraas Sahib every day, but have trimmed the hair, or are pagwala better Sikhs even if they take intoxicants.
Am I a decent Sikh? If I recite Japji sahib and Rehraas Sahib every day, but have trimmed the hair, or are pagwala better Sikhs even if they take intoxicants.
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Respected Harmeet Singh ji;
Thank you for asking this question. I am very sure a lot of Sikhs have same or very similar question.
Please note that Sikhi is a way of life. It is not in show off.
In SIkhi, the purpose of reading any Bani is to learn the Sikhi Way of life and adopt it, live one’s life in accordance with the message. Every action must be guided by the Gurbani message you have learnt. And continue to learn more every day.
A better Sikh Sikh is not defined by looks but by character and way of life. Those who start to follow HUKAM normally will become SABAT SURAT one day. But being SABAT SURAT alone has very little meaning.
Please remember reading of Bani for the sake reading, has very little value.
ਰਾਮ ਰਾਮ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਕਹੈ ਕਹਿਐ ਰਾਮੁ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥
rām rām sabh kō kahai kahiai rām n hōi .
My request to you is to please read whatever Bani you do, understand it, digest it, and live the message.
After doing so, you will no longer have a question as to who is a better Sikh.