At 22 years old, as a Sikh who doesn’t consume alcohol, smoke or take drugs, but has cut hair, I’ve observed that many pagwalas in social gatherings do drink and smoke; does being someone who recites Japji Sahib make me a good Sikh despite having cut hair, or are pagwalas/turban wearing who consume intoxicants better Sikhs?
At 22 years old, as a Sikh who doesn’t consume alcohol, smoke or take drugs, but has cut hair, I’ve observed that many pagwalas in social gatherings do drink and smoke; does being someone who recites Japji Sahib make me a good Sikh despite having cut hair, or are pagwalas/turban wearing who consume intoxicants better Sikhs?
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Anonymousji a Sikh is the one who live the teachings of GURU, not the one who dresses like a Sikh but do actions of Manmukh. You should be proud of yourself.
Respected Brother,
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!
You have asked a question whether a person who cuts hair but doesn’t indulge in vices is a better Sikh than the persons, who maintain Sikhi Saroop but indulge in vices?
Respected learned brother Kandola Sahib has given a reply but the undersigned differs with him.
As understood by the undersigned, a Sikh is a Seeker of Truth and is a student. By imbibing teachings of Guru Granth Sahib, he has to become a Khalsa i.e. Akalpurakh’s own. Perhaps, you may be aware that Khalsa is a Persian word which means King’s own land.
Please read two Pangtis of Shabad of Fifth Guru Person Guru Arjun Sahib in Raag Maru, which is located at Panna 1083-84 of Guru Granth Sahib. In this Guru Sahib is teaching us that one is not to disturb what Akalpurakh has given to us. Rather, keeping it as it is a way to get respect.
Now, the person who cuts hair and shaves beard, has not imbibed the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and has failed as a student. Therefore, can he/she be called a Sikh? In undersigned’s opinion the answer is no.
Further, he/she will keep on fighting with Akalpurakh also in his/her entire life. By doing so, can he/she become Akalpurakh’s own i.e. a Khalsa? So, he/she will be neither here nor there. Please think about it.
Therefore, as understood by the undersigned, a Sikh has to maintain both Sikhi Saroop as also Character so that the onlookers can see Guru in him/her.
I hope it helps. If you have any further questions please do ask. If you find any deficiencies please point out the same for improvement in the future.
Regards,
Your Brother
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