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Well It's just that things I've ordered recently haven't been as good the same items I bought some months ago, like kangha with broken or uneven teeth, dastaar with which I'm not satisfied etc. Maybe I'm just unlucky, they have been prompt to replace items but the quality seems to have changed. Perhaps they're now using another supplier? Itsprettyamazingthatyouareabletoreadnitnemrittenlikethis! How about trying to write it yourself by hand? It's an old and great tradition.

I see you know your martial arts, but with a pseudonym like yours it does't come as a surprise :biggrin2: I think limb would be very practical. Strapping upwards to forearm is really good idea, coupled with left forearm high defence position and right arm bent at waist ready for action.

Over clothes and ready for use. My opinion is that length is not as much of as an issue (unless ridiculously small) as the blade design and as you say, sharpness. I want a kirpan with straight tip so that it can be thrown at a target to pierce and one serrated and one very sharp edge. Perhaps something like this: Does anyone know where the kirpan style pictured below originated from? Is it just a small version of a longer sword or has kirpan always been curve tipped with one sided blade? Belt type sounds good. Thigh or lower leg is another option too... I suppose so. My only gripe is the gatra coming in the way and potentially being used against me in close hand to hand combat against a skilled opponent. Agreed. Even a sharp kirpan is no match for being trained in any martial art.

Ah, that makes sense, thanks for sharing. So for kakkar purposes, is an Amritdhari allowed to wear a more lethally designed kirpan in a practical sheath and waist or leg strap?

Thanks, first serious comment so far! I am trained in Karate but I have not had formal weapons training. I'm commenting specifically on the typical hand kirpan with curved tip and blade on one side. A double edged hunting knife with one serrated edge would in my view be more practical, even allowing for easy cutting through rope etc. I have no intention to scare people or hurt them. Only if violence is authorised as per my understanding and with Guru's kirpa I would use a weapon. Let us look at 2 scenarios: 1. someone skilled in using kirpan + unarmed combat expert: I dont think kirpan person will stand a chance. 2. both highly skilled in unarmed combat: someone highly skilled in unarmed combat engaged in hand to hand fight in my experience would rather not use a small kirpan. That said my karate training makes me biased in this view. As I said before, part of my disaapointment is due to my having built up a mental image of something else in my mind over the years. Is there any rule that the kirpan and gatra must be of the standard style available to count as a kakkar?

Not a very useful comment. You did not comment on the efficiency of the gatra strap either. It doesn't matter if you don't think I'm a Sikh. As long as Guru ji is happy I'm happy.

Also is the kirpan meant to be really hard to pull out from it's ceremonial sheath?

Yes. As I said, the standard kirpan style doesn't do it for me and the way the gatra is designed is not very efficient in my view. A double sided sharp/serrated blade hunting knife in a leg strap sheath would be more practical and useful. I know some martial arts and really think that the kirpan+gatra as it is designed would be more of a hindrance in hand to hand combat than of much practical use. Also is the kirpan meant to be really hard to pull out from it's sheath? Maybe I just need to get used to it and find a way to make it work for me.

So I got my first kirpan (standard shape). My first reactions: Although it is a decent size, I was disappointed- it's not much of a 'weapon' at all. I'm much better off protecting myself using unarmed combat than with a kirpan. Also the standard gatra design doesn't seem to be very efficient. it would appear to come in the way if I had to fight hand to hand and present the possibility of getting caught onto something or be used to pull me. There are better ways to strap a knife onto the body. I will be going to some classes to learn safe kirpan handling and use however I'm just not very impressed, especially as I've had an image of a menacing and very practical 'weapon' in my mind all these years (something more like a hunting knife)! Is it just something to have to get used to?

I've noticed a drop in the quality of my purchases from Sikhi Store recently, as compared to when they first started up. Has anyone else experienced this lately, or am I just unlucky?

Thank you :-)

When is the next Amrit Sanchar please, in London or South East? Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh

When is the next Amrit Sanchar please, in London or South East? Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh

the lotus position is fairly advanced and requires good flexibility. It can easily cause injury. This may help: http://life.gaiam.com/article/do-you-have-sit-cross-legged-meditate

It appears to be an English translation

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On Sunday 14 October, afternoon, Guru ji Maharaj was transported to a house of alcoholics, for path and kirtan, from Southampton Singh Sabha Gurdwada by the Gyani and Raagi and other Sewadars. Booze was openly on display in the house. Guru ji could have also been handled with more respect. What can be done about this? Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh

Daas needs Amrit asap. When is the next sanchar please? London or south east. Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh

foot falls asleep due to lack of cirulation. you may notice your leg putting pressure on your ankle area. try lifting your knees up a bit, straightening the back and doing some hip stretch exercises, or try switching legs (swap left and right legs in cross legged position).

(Ignore above post, I can't edit for some reason). Updated version below: Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh This is not a complex topic. Who says that? Karmi Aave Kapra, Nadri Mokh Duar- Japji sahib. The fact that you have this human life form means that you have an opportunity to be able to reach God. Your past life's actions or even your present life's actions does not guarantree or exclude you from reaching God, but it certainly was good enough to put you in this position where you are contemplating Gurbani and thinking about God. It's essentially irrelevant to think about past life actions. If you have to pay for past actions in this life, you will. It may be argued that living a Gursikhi jeevan and always remembering God can negate 'bad karm'. Furthermore do not forget that God/ can wipe out sins in seconds if he is pleased with your devotion. As per hukam we just leave it to God, so it's pointless thinking about any past karma, it is indeed a moot discussion/academic debate which is really pointless, because we cannot define karm or hukam or anything else, our feeble minds know nothing. We like to define and describe but even sants will tell you it's very complex to put into words. So just Focus on Sikhi and you're good to go!

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh This is not a complex topic. Who says that? Karmi Aave Kapra, Nadri Mokh Duar- Japji sahib. The fact that you have this human life form means that you have an opportunity to be able to reach God. Your past life's actions or even your present life's actions does not guarantree or exluclude you from reaching God, but it certainly was good enough to put you in this position where you are contemplating Gurbani and thinking about God. Yes, along the way you may have to pay for your past actions and living a Gursikhi jeevan and always remembering God can negate this to some extent. Furthermore do not forget that God/ can wipe out sins in seconds if he is pleased with your devotion. Finally, we cannot understand how hukam works, "hukam is by His hukam". hukam does not mean 'order', nor does it mean everything it destined and nothing can be changed. It is more complex than that. I suggest not worrying about hukam at this point, it will become clearer at a different level I'm sure. Do simran.

^^ what khalsa s1ngh says. especially diet and exercise. Ssometimes people are just generically predisposed to acne and it can become worse under certain environmental conditions, so if you can't control thorugh medication, you can manage the environment (including body health).

Sleep earlier. Reorganise your schedule so that your work is complete earlier. Avoid eating late. If you have a part-time job then move your shifts. No lectures are ever run so late and hardly ever every day. Have a look at what activities during the day you can eliminate so that you can do work at other times. Wasting time at the cinema? Having coffee with friends? Use that time to study. Sleep earlier. It's all about priorities. You're presumably studying and working to put food on the plate for you/family so that you can focus your efforts on Sikhi. I'm sorry if this may appear to be rude! I've been a hard working student in the recent past, juggling work and studies so I know It can be done with some effort and by taking a look at one's priorities.

So apparently new born crying waah waah= oankar oankar :biggrin2: Makes sense :respect:

Is there any online/offline reference to the content and techniques involved in traditional unarmed combat? I would be interested to see how it compares to the more oriental arts.