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Why would a Sehajdhari wish to involve him or herself in matters of orthodoxy, anyway? If the religion they professed to follow was genuinely close to their heart, surely they'd make the transition from Sehajdhari to Amritdhari?

An article exploring the true genesis of the Sikh Warrior-Saint ideal. To quote the hypothesis: 'A creature of classic Indic thought, it was hard for Tagore to comprehend that in Nanakian philosophy spiritual freedom naturally leads to political liberty. The Guru criticized the Siddhs, of Tantric Buddhism, for acquiring some spiritual gains but not utilizing them for the betterment of society at large. (6) It is evident, however, that even centuries after the Guru’s edicts were in circulation the odium attached to force and politics were still in power and men like Tagore were their blind prey. What was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s perspective on force and it’s utilization? In order to truly understand this query, and subsequently manifest an answer, we will approach it from several various directions.' To read more, visit: https://tisarpanthdotcom.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/the-warrior-who-was-nanak/

For all the sacrifices made by great panthic leaders like Bhai Lachhman Singh, it's embarrassing that the panth faces the same issues 100 years later.

Both Delhi and Haryana have been brought to a standstill due to the ongoing Jat protests. Shops and buildings have been burnt down, highways have ben blocked, water and milk supplies to Delhi were stopped. There are people stranded on the highways coming in to Delhi, and had to spend as many as 12 hours on the road. A Gurudwara In Haryana Is Offering Food & Accommodation To All Those Stuck Due To Jat Agitation© Indian Express But in all this mayhem, the Sikh community stepped forward as a savior for those stranded. Opening the doors of a Sikh Gurudwara on G.T. Road to offer food and shelter, these Sikhs have restored ones faith in humanity. In order to reach more people, it was posted on Facebook: http://m.mensxp.com/special-features/today/29589-a-gurudwara-in-haryana-is-offering-food-accommodation-to-all-those-stuck-due-to-jat-agitation.html

Two things - Start with thought labeling everytime a thought starts to bubble up label it - like 'planning' , 'past' , 'grudge', 'craving (such as to check email)' Focus on your nostrils or your belly - choose one and stick to it for several days (wherever you find incoming and outgoing breath sensations are the strongest). We all go through excessive thinking in the initial phases , but slowly these thoughts will loosen their grip on you - so don't lose heart. Also if breath meditation is not your thing you should try music meditation - pick a rag based kirtan such as this one and just focus on the shabad with your eyes fully or half closed (try to stay focused on the entire experience including the non vocal beats and muscial notes ), here is an example kirtan ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਜਾਏ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਹਲੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਘਰੁ ਪਾਏ ॥ On a sidenote stop identifying with being a "ramgarhia" - in fact any label that was meant for our body and we tend to identify with (not just caste, it can be profession, religion, gender, economic status etc) is an obstacle to your deeper understanding of your real self - the fat that you are spirit and not the illusory mix of body and mind - Man too jot saroop hai Apna mool pehchaan || Also for all meditations (music or breathing) do 5- 7 minutes of alom vilom as a warmup .

Maybe if guys like you stopped being such sexist douchebags, you'd have more luck keeping them.