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Gud Jee, all the members above have given valid answers above, but by just adding my 2 cents, I would say, In Sikhee, God is nothing, but an Infinite Ocean of Love and Grace. We can not say almost anything more about Him through reason, because He is beyond the parameters of thoughts, speech, and any other mental instruments. But for sure, there is a method given to us by our Beloved Guru Sahibans, and that is the Jap, as seen in the Mool Mantra, or Jap Ji Sahib, or even in the rest of the Bani, as well by the Bhagats Janas in it. Ik Oankar, Satgur Parsad Jap. There is only One Lord, who is realized through His contemplative meditation, there is no other way(no shorcuts, no substitutes), it is the way laid for us humans, by our Guru Sahibans, and the best thing about it, is that it is safe and sure. It is a path, where the Shabad Guru, and the sikh disciple go hand by hand. Nanak, Naam jahaz hae, jin chareeya se utareeya paar. He created the craetion in order to love us, and at same time to love Him the most. Jin Prem keeyo, tin hee Prabh paayo. And in this loving relation with Him, the sikh, places himself in His arms, just as a baby in the mothers´ arms. Gud Jee, read the Bani with attention and try to assimilate it, you will find the Nectar, which makes/ transforms the mortal, to immortal. Sat Sree Akal.

Hindus have their priorities all mixed. They return their awards for Indian Muslims who cheer for Pakistan during a cricket match. They give crores in Hajj Subsidies to Indian Muslims to go on a pilgrimage yet loyalty of Indian muslims largely remains a question mark. But Sikhs who have always stood with Hindus during tough times get a genocide in return. No Indian Hindus returned their awards at the lack of justice which Sikhs have been demanding for the past 30 years. Sikhs show their loyalty to their friends with their blood.

And yet despite such a Balidaan by loyal Sikh soldiers, the Indian government (congress and bjp) have not punished the perpetrators of the Sikh genocide in 84. Justice delayed is justice denied.Bro you have to understand this simple point. It is 84 genocide and the subsequent denial of justice which is fueling the seperatists feelings among Sikhs. Muslim Pakistanis who have a cold war with Hindus will of course be more than happy to take advantage of the situation. You cant blame them. They are only doing what any rival nation would do. Take the recent example. How many Hindu intellectuals and achievers are returning their awards because they feel Indian Muslims are being discriminated. Yet how many Hindu intellectuals and achievers returned their awards when Sikhs were being dragged out of their cars and homes and being butchered in front of their mothers and wives? None. So for Hindus, Indian Muslims matter more than Sikhs.

A little film by Dr John McDougall about the dangers of too much soy protein ... this is also valid as a lot of our bibian cane that soy without thinking twice and screw up their hormone profiles too.

High Avastha GurSikhs can know if they want. But they dont use their shaktis like this. They stay in Bhana of Guru Maharaj. It is said that when Guru Arjun Dev jee was in jail. Sain Mian Mir jee who was a Muslim follower of Guru Jee visited Guru Jee while in jail. He was a powerful peer who did Bhagti and was also in habit of doing Sukhmani Sahib everyday. He was saddened to see Guru jee in jail. He said to Guru Sahib that if he permits he(Mian Mir) can destroy the whole Mughal empire with his Shakti. But Guru jee prevented him from doing so and explained to him that a saint of Vaheguru should stay in Bhana. It is all up to Guru jee. If Guru jee permits Gursikhs can use these Shaktis. Or maybe Guru Granth Sahib jee is getting shaheed to awaken the Sikh qaum from their deep sleep. Only Guru Sahib knows how this will play out.

Uchi Jeevan Vale Gursikhs stay within hukam. Even if they knew in advance, (mamooli gal hai) for someone of their stature, they would let the course of history play out per hukam.

What individuals want to do is up to them, but as a 'Sikh' and as a minimum we should be following the Maryada which describes the naming ceremony. Here is a copy paste from SikhAnswers. In addition to the naming ceremony it is beneficial to give 'Gurti' to the young child preferably soon after the birth. Sikh ceremonies are not rituals or occasions for the display of affluence and ego, but acts of thanks-giving and prayer, suited to the occasion. There is no ceremony at the time of the birth of the child in a Sikh family, even though the event produces a feeling of joy among the near relatives. However, when the mother and the child are in a position to move about, say a few weeks after the birth, the family takes the opportunity of performing the Naming Ceremony. Below is a description of Naam Sanskaar or “Naming Ceremony” in accordance to the Panthic Sikh Rehat Maryada: CEREMONIES PERTAINING TO BIRTH AND NAMING OF A CHILD (ਜਨਮ ਤੇ ਨਾਮ-ਸੰਸਕਾਰ) ੳ) ਸਿੱਖ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਬਾਲਕ ਦਾ ਜਨਮ ਹੋਣ ਮਗਰੋਂ ਜਦ ਮਾਤਾ ਉਠਣ ਬੈਠਣ ਤੇ ਇਸ਼ਨਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਯੋਗ ਹੋਵੇ ਤਾਂ (ਦਿਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਕੋਈ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਮੁਕੱਰਰ ਨਹੀਂ) ਟੱਬਰ ਤੇ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰੇ ਕੜਾਹ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਦਿ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਜਾਣ ਜਾਂ ਕਰਾਉਣ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਹਜ਼ੂਰ ‘ਪਰਮੇਸਿਰ ਦਿਤਾ ਬੰਨਾ’ (ਸੋਰਿਠ ਮ: ੫) ‘ਸਿਤਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਚੈ ਦੀਆ ਭੇਜਿ’ (ਆਸਾ ਮ:੫) ਆਦਿ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਤੇ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪੜ੍ਹਨ, ਉਪ੍ਰੰਤ, ਜੇਕਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਪਾਠ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਪਾਠ ਦਾ ਭੋਗ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਾਵੇ, ਫਿਰ ਵਾਕ ਲਿਆ ਜਾਵੇ। ਵਾਕ ਦੇ ਅਰੰਭ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦਾ ਜੋ ਪਿਹਲਾ ਅੱਖਰ ਹੋਵੇ, ਉਸ ਤੋਂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥੀ ਸਿੰਘ ਬੱਚੇ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਤਜਵੀਜ਼ ਕਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਸੰਗਤ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨਗੀ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਨਾਮ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਕਰੇ। ਲੜਕੇ ਦੇ ਨਾਉਂ ਪਿੱਛੇ ‘ਸਿੰਘ’ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਅਤੇ ਲੜਕੀ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਪਿੱਛੇ ‘ਕੌਰ’ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਲਗਾਇਆ ਜਾਵੇ। ਉਪ੍ਰੰਤ, ਅਨੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਛੇ ਪਉੜੀਆਂ) ਮਗਰੋਂ ਬੱਚੇ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਸੰਸਕਾਰ ਦੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਦਾ ਯੋਗ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਰਦਾਸਾ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਕੜਾਹ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਦਿ ਵਰਤਾਇਆ ਜਾਵੇ। “(a) In a Sikh’s household, as soon after the birth of a child as the mother becomes capable of moving about and taking bath (irrespective of the number of days which that takes), the family and relatives should go to a Gurdwara with Karhaah Prashaad (sacred pudding) or get Karhaah Prashaad made in the Gurdwara and recite in the holy presence of the Guru Granth Sahib such hymns as “Parmeshar ditaa banaa” {Sorath M. 5} (The Almighty Lord has granted support, [sorath M. 5, Guru Granth Sahib Ang 628]); “Satguru sache dia bhej” {Asa M. 5} (The true Lord has sent this gift [Asa M. 5, Guru Granth Sahib Ang 396]) that are expressive of joy and thankfulness. Thereafter if a reading of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji had been taken up, that should be concluded. Then the holy Hukam (command) should be taken. A name starting with the first letter of the Shabad of the Hukam (command) should he proposed by the Granthi (man in attendance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) and, after its acceptance by the congregation, the name should be announced by him. The boy’s name must have the suffix “Singh” and the girl’s, the suffix “Kaur”. After that the Anand Sahib (short version comprising six stanzas) should be recited and the Ardas in appropriate terms expressing joy over the naming ceremony be offered and the Karhah Prashad distributed.” The Hukam or command taken at the Naming ceremony is a Hukam for the child and parents, which Guru Jee’s guidance and instruction. From the Hukam (command), the first letter from the first word of the shabad is used to choose a name. When choosing a name, such a name should be picked which is inspiring and uplifting because a name affects the child in later life. Picking one a name using the letter giving by Guru Ji, the parents receive the Guru’s blessings. When the name is chosen by the parents and approved by the Granthi (the Sikh man or woman in attendance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) then it should be announced to the Saadh Sangat, congregation. On announcing it to the congregation, someone should shout, ‘Bole So Nihaal: Sat Sree Akaal!’ (Whosoever responds to this call shall be blessed: True is the Immortal Lord). This signifies the congregation has accepted the name.

especially since german sikhs have said they have a major problem with creating rehitvaan gursikhs in the new generations

good old saag ...leafy greens and cauliflower broccoli family are full of proteins too...

Agreed. I can't believe that an 82 yr oold an would uproot from USA and go on hungerstrike just to start some deadend political party. It just sounds pathetic to even suggest such a thing. May Waheguru give Bapu JJi the strength and resolve to complete his ardas and expose any snakes among the panth along the way. Akaal.

Congratultions on the little one. We named our baby boy Jasdeep Singh. Deep for short.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Some posted about a similar issue on a different forum, hopefully it helps you First do an ardass to guru sahib that you wish to comb the nots out. Use a good quality shampoo and conditioner and develop ideal hair care practice. Towel dry hair by placing all of the kesh together in towel and squeeze towel to soak up the water try to get the hair to a damp state then use your hands like a comb and GENTLY get any big tangles out. Also you could try spray that you can get which helps to untangle hair. When your kesh is clear of any heavy tangles just GENTLY run kanga through a few times to loosen up more. When kesh is ready for oil massage use quality hair oil such as mustard oil mixed with coconut oil and work into scalp and hair right through to full length of kesh. Better if your mother can apply the oil to your kesh regardless of how much they value kesh! Finally comb your kesh carefully again to get all hair smooth, straight and tangle free. Tie dastaar. You could also massage oil into scalp/kesh say night before washing your hair as this also can help.

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Jagsaw naming your child after getting Hukamnama is not the end of the world. Nor does it have anything to do with Hindu Dharam. Just read about the Hindu Naamkaran ceremony and compare it with the Sikh naming ceremony. They have absolutely nothing in common or even remotely similar to one another. I dont understand how you have come to the conclusion that this is 'exactly the same' to the naamkaran ceremony. As for following Sikh maryadhas and Gurmat Paramparas which you are terming as "rituals". You need to inform yourself what are Hindu rituals and how are they performed before making misinformed comparisons between our traditions with traditions of aanmat. Using your line of reasoning we will discard everything in Sikhi because it happens to be a 'ritual' or because you seem to see similarities with Hinduism. This is Kala afghanist mindset. This is why some of his followers even pick and choose which Bani is authentic because they feel it is too Hinduish for their taste. And sadly, nitnemi Baanis like Jaap Sahib, Svaiye and Chaupi Sahib have been discarded by these people. Some have discarded some Bhagat Bani and Bhattaan de svaiye because it seems too Hinduish for them. Some like mr Ghagha have changed our Ardas because that also seems too Hinduish. One needs to use their Bibek budh. Sikhi is no doubt very distinct from Hinduism but lets not go to the extent of discarding authentic Sikh ceremonies and traditions which have absolutely nothing to do with Hinduism.

Simran ji, don't worry but you should just stick to Gurmantar =WAHEGURU. Of course there are stages, because if we have 2 people doing gurmantar jap with exactly the same devotion and love but one of them has only been doing it a week whereas the other has been doing over a few years, then I can assure you that the 2nd one will be having a difference experience and completely different outlook on life compared to the one who has only been doing for a week. With Simran and abyhias, comes Gurmat Gyan knowledge, which all happens in stages. You can't just wake up one day after your 1st week of simran and have ALL the gurmat Gyan knowledge !!

I must have cleared myself better. For Mahamantar (Eik Oankaar to Gurparsaad) and Beej Mantar (Eik Oankaar), when doing abhyaas (reciting again and again), at certain time period we experience parkaash (Light) which is not bearable so that Atma (soul) has to leave the body instantly but this does not happen to Mahapursh (who have reached high-level avastha). Mool mantar jaap parkash is not that intense what I meant to say... In other words, do jaap of whatever mantar you like to do but you should also know the consequences...