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This picture (although not in Britain) builds my Sharda for Maharaj. In the time of war Singh's carrying Maharaj and keeping Sharda for Maharaj. It's beautiful

Watch this, the Sakhi is incredible!

Raag Asa ki vaar

12 hours ago, Redoptics said:

First of I'm a Sikh and cut hair and still learning and want to apologise to anybody who takes offence.

Keep learning Bhaji

12 hours ago, Redoptics said:

Ok I do not know why One of our Guru's built a mosque for the Muslims when in their book , they dont treat women the same , they have a 50 year old profit having *** with a under age child.

The only thing that makes sense, is they didn't read their book(which i dont believe) or their book has been changed so much since our Guru's time.

First of all the Muslims of Sri Hargobindpur didn't have a mosque and they needed one. And second we don't hate Muslims. Guru Sahib is giving us such an amazing example, he is showing us the way that we are worshipping the one Lord through compassion. You should watch Basics of Sikhi Street Prachar videos, they talk about it and it showing that the Sikh Panth is niara (unique).

12 hours ago, Redoptics said:

Also why do people say Jesus is a prophet,  when he us jus a metaphor for the sun? Everything Jesus has done is what the sun does, he is the SON of god.

He is prophet. I think you have looked way too far in depth of what people say about Jesus being a metaphor or some amalgamation of some previous Devtes or Greek Gods or whatever. There are records to show that Jesus was a person and he is a prophet of God. Maharaj says that prophets came him before but didn't reveal the complete truth.

57 minutes ago, dallysingh101 said:

I think this translation is quite flawed. If we took a more literal approach it could read:

When [one] sees good (note the word 'chungian' here!) women, perceive them as mothers, sisters and daughters. 

 

The question then is what about when we see not so 'chungian' women? 

Bhai Sahib,

57 minutes ago, dallysingh101 said:

ਦੇਖਿ ਪਰਾਈਆ ਚੰਗੀਆ ਮਾਵਾਂ ਭੈਣਾਂ ਧੀਆਂ ਜਾਣੈ।

Doesn't this mean, look at other woman in a good way, know them to be just like a Mother, Sister or Daughter.

59 minutes ago, dallysingh101 said:

When [one] sees good (note the word 'chungian' here!) women, perceive them as mothers, sisters and daughters. 

 

The question then is what about when we see not so 'chungian' women? 

The ਚੰਗੀਆ here refers to how you view them. So in a good manner not a lustful bad manner.

4 minutes ago, Akalifauj said:

I dont think she is an amritdhari so she wouldn't be going to Punj pyare for her mistakes. Her family is amritdhari.  However punj pyare also can help her.  They can direct her on the right path.  The punj pyare are not only their to give amrit.  And they are not so scary looking as some make them out to be.  She can simply go to them and say she is face some issues.  And needs advice on how to go about it in life.  No specific are needed.  They can understand from a bit of info what is going on and direct the person in the right direction.

Yeah Panj Pyare are here to help us. Bajjar Kurhets still apply to Sehaj-dhari Sikhs too don't they?

On 1/24/2019 at 2:30 PM, Guest Kaur said:

I am a 20 yr old girl in US with a amritdhaari family who is very religious and respected. I fell in love with a guy who is mona, eat meat and drinks. I was never as religious as my parents but do value being a vegetarian and sikhi values. We were together for a year and half and Bc I thought I was going to spend my whole life with him we were intimate. I got pregnant and we went to many doctors appointments Bc we were going to have twins. I misscarried one baby and the other we had an abortion Bc my parents hated him and I never wanted to be a disgrace for my family. My parents explained to me so much to leave him but I can’t. I didn’t tell them anything about the pregnancy Bc I’m unsure of their reaction and how they will lose the little respect they have for me. I’m lying to them again that I’m not talking to him when I am. I don’t want to chose between my family and my boyfriend, who I was going to have babies with. I feel so guilty and depressed everyday I hate myself and think I should’ve kept the baby no matter what. I have no guidance or advice Bc I’m ashamed of my actions and can’t tell anyone. 

Remember that no matter how massive your Paaps are, Guru Sahib is the ocean of virtues and always willing to forgive. But now you have to give your head to your Guru because you have done a Bajjar Kurhet and get a Tankah (punishment like some amount of Seva etc for forgiveness). Go to the Panj Pyare and they can help (it may take some time to find them) and do an Ardas in front of Maharaaj with your full heart and take a Hukamnama. The Shabad that comes up is the message from the Guru to you and will guide you. 

3 hours ago, Big_Tera said:

Have Gurdwara langar halls become soup kitchens for homeless? I have noticed many roughed up people comming to the gurdwara. Many dont look particularly friendly . 

They already are..?

We just need sign outside the Gurdwara Sahib in English (and other languages) that say something like "Langar fights Hunger" , "Free food for all" and a Gurbani pangti like Maanas Kee Jaat Sabai Ekai Pehichanbo and making something else like "Learn how to serve, build your compassion at the Gurdwara" lol.

3 hours ago, puzzled said:

so it would be wrong to kill it after that stage, so what about before the stage when the soul enters  is it ok to abort it then?

No, Bhaji we all know the answer is that abortion is wrong and is murder. It is a Paap because we are not going through our karams and are adding bad karams onto our Lekha. Waheguru blessed us with a child. Take care of the child.

Sant Kartar Singh ji's Words of Wisdom

1. Do Ishnaan in the morning, do Paath and Darshan of Siri Guru Granth Sahib jee.
2. Before sleeping at night, ponder upon your deeds and actions done during the day. Regret your bad actions and resolve to be careful in the future. Do good Karams (actions) and avoid sinful actions.
3. Do not refuse orders of your parents and serve them like Sarvan (an historical character who was very dedicated to serving his parents. He was killed accidently by Raja Dashrath the father of Raam Chander).
4. Respect your elders.
5. Love Sant-Bhagats and bow before them with folded hands.
6. Adopt virtues like patience, morality, contentedness, peace, mercy, helping others because with the help of these virtues, you can swim across this world ocean.
7. Avoid deceiving others, stealing, inappropriate friendship with girls (yaari) and gambling. They give you bad reputation.
8. Deception, mockery, lying, slandering, pride and stealing are evil (so avoid them).
9. Mocking and unnecessary joking or teasing should be avoided. Look, Dropadi had teased her Devar (brother-in-law – Duryodhan) and see how she suffered in the royal court (when she was almost stripped of her clothes). Sambha had teased Rishi Durbasha and caused the elimination of his whole Yaadav clan.
10. If you get angry, still maintain peace of mind because anger is a treasure of quarrel. If someone says a rough word to you, respond back in humility.
11. Talk sweetly and this way get Asees (boons) from everyone.
12. Don't do company of a stupid or deceitful person and always avoid sinful Karma.
13. Don't back off after doing Bachan (giving word) and keep your mind and dealings clean.
14. Don't fight with anyone at all and even love a bad person.
15. The more wealth you get, more you should strive to be a better person; don't let pride come in you, with increased wealth. He (Vaheguru) who gives also takes it away; everything is in His hands.
16. Why should enmity and opposition be done when it is a fact that the stay in this world is temporary.
17. You came empty handed in this world and will leave empty handed. So never become a miser (penny pincher) because cursed is the life of a wretched miser
18. I am thankful to such people who help the poor and the needy.
19. Serve the Sadh-Sangat (holy congregation) with food, water and as many other ways as possible.
20. One who shares the God-given gifts with others, remains happy and comfortable. This way by doing charity and helping others, collect the wealth that will help you in the next world. Good and pious actions will be your friends in the next world.
21. Don't do slandering and backbiting against anyone. Whoever follows this teaching will get divine protection of Kartar Vaheguru and one who slanders the Bhagats will drown in this world ocean.
22. Whatever you get as per your destiny, stay happy within that.
23. Don't look at women with a coveted or lustful eye and read Siri Asa kee Vaar (it seems that Sant jee is implying that reading Siri Asa kee Vaar helps against lust). Keep your glance pure and consider someone else's woman as your mother.
24. Spend your life without making proud claims because this world is temporary.
25. Eat less, sleep less, speak sweet and be honest.
26. Don't eat food at all while walking or moving around and eat food slowly with patience.
27. Talk only as much as you know and don't talk uselessly.
28. Say only which is correct and think before talking.
29. Don't interrupt others when they are talking and don't hurt anyone's feelings.
30. Don't laugh at your own talk and don't say the same thing again and again. One who does not consider the above points related to talk is the king of fools i.e. a great fool.
31. Don't tell someone's secret to others. It is very bad to reveal someone's secret.
32. Don't praise yourself and always respect others.
33. Hesitate a bit when raising unnecessary questions and share sorrows of the suffering people.
34. Don't imitate others rather do your own thing i.e. be yourself.
35. Ignore the shortcomings of others and look for your own shortcomings.
36. Always be fearful of sinning and remember that Vaheguru is witnessing all your actions. He knows even your most secret actions and He knows everything about the whole world.
37. As much as possible do good to others and never even think of harming others.
38. Whatever happens, stay happy; don't spend your life worrying.
39. Such merchants who keep their dealings clean, never see loss.
40. Keep your mind in remembrance of Parmatma Vaheguru even while you do all your worldly tasks.
41. Never forget Vaheguru Naam, which is the creator of everything.
42. The body of the 5 elements will die one day but the Atma is indestructible.
43. Consider everyone as your own form and for this reason think good for everyone.
44. I have said many Bachans of Guru to you, at least adopt some of them. Whoever will heed to these Bachans will get a glimpse (Darshan) of Vaheguru.

Taken from:

http://www.gurmatbibek.com/contents.php?id=6105 translated by Bhai Kulbir Singh ji

Sangat ji, keep on posting these Anmol Bachans, I love this thread lol.

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

I found this video and Bhai Sukha Singh ji talks about 2 times he witnessed the power of Hukamname. Could Sangat here also share some Sakhis and what Hukamname have done to your life or inspiring Sakhis that have taken place in others lives. It really builds Sharda in Maharaaj so would appreciated a lot.

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

8 hours ago, puzzled said:

Read an article today about how a young couple decided to abort their child after the 22 week scan because the doctors said the there are strong chances that the baby will have a challenging life because there is something wrong with the babies spine.

What would the sikh point of view be on this?

In sikhi it is wrong to abort as you are killing an unborn child, in sikhi abortion is considered killing. We also believe that the unborn child is in a meditative state in remembrance of waheguru. 

But what if you find out that the baby has a serious condition which will give it a very challenging life? Spine related, disability, mentally not well, deformed, not properly developed or even life threatening, and other things on this line ? Is it still wrong for the parents to abort it?

I have a cousin in his mid 30s who was born paralysed from waist down, he cant walk so has been on a wheelchair all his life, he cant use the toilet so has to wear a nappy at all times which his parents put on him as he can not move. It is not easy and is a very very hard life. I have have see how hard it is. Its not easy for a parent to see their adult son like this.

So is it ok to abort the baby if it is not well(if the parents want to)  or would it still be wrong in sikhi? 

On one had waheguru has given you a child and it doesn't matter if it is well or not but waheguru still gave you it and trusted you with the responsibility of caring for it and looking after it So it's wrong to abort it    on the other hand it is very hard and some parents believe the best thing would be to abort it for the child's sake.

Waheguru 

Sikhi is totally against abortion. Remember Guru Sahib said don't even go near that person who does kurri mar (when they used to kill babies because they were girls). And the baby has potential life. We can't take away life or give it, so it is up to Waheguru ji what happens and Maharaj says that Maat Garab Mai Aapan Simran Dei. He's protecting us inside the womb. And about children with disabilities, yes it is hard but remember we can't blame anyone. Jo Mai Keea So Mai Paeaa Dos Ne Deeje Avar Jana. It is because of our Paaps and Karams that things like this happen and we have to go through them.

On 1/23/2019 at 11:39 AM, Guest singh said:

Some time ago I was excited to wake up at amritvela and I was determined to get up and not fall asleep during my nitnem, and enjoyed listening to asa di vaar afterwards. Now I don't feel that excitement at all, and rather than going straight for an ishnaan once i wake up, I spend around an hour doing anything else. i've become very lazy with my nitnem, and don't listen to asa di vaar anymore. i;ve totally lost that feeling of joy of waking up for my guruji, and i'm worried it'll never come back

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

Bhai Sahib,

I've gone through a similar thing and what I can say is that increase your love for Maharaj through Katha. Love is not just feeling. Even if you don't feel anything, still do what Maharaj says. Love is when you put someone else first instead of yourself so even if you don't feel joy right now keep doing your Paath and do an Ardas. Do it everyday and ask Maharaaj for help. You never know this might be a test from Maharaaj to see if you truly are a Sikh and we all believe that you are. So Bhaji keep on going, listen to Katha and the Sakhis of our Gurus and the Shaheeds and hopefully some of the love they had will come into you.

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

You should watch this Katha by Bhai Harman Singh ji. He goes through the Granths we have and a brief history of some of them.

 ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

On 1/17/2019 at 11:16 PM, Guest Name said:

I remember reading a sakhi in which i think it was guru ram das jis son changed, one word gurbani, he was never forgiven by guru ji, can someone post that sakhi, other than that i think everything else can be forgiven 

Guru Har Rai Sahib's ji son Baba Raam Rai changed a Gurbani Pangti.

21 minutes ago, Akalifauj said:

This guy from appearance and from this video seems like a good guy.  However I was watching a video he did on kaam at a Toronto singhs camp and he let out his true identity.   24 or so minutes into the video he loses all credibility. He gives credit to a nastik Harinder Singh of Sikh Research Institute who used to take Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji in a carry on luggage and rolled the luggage with Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji like Guru Sahib was another piece of item in his carry on luggage. It could have been checked in luggage.   Either way Harinder Singh mistreated Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. 

Then the Nanak naam guy goes further and says Harinder Singh says Gurbani celebrates common sexual practices.  After saying this, the Nanak naam guy, satpal Singh, says he has respect for Harinder Singh.   This is called having a perverted mind by Sikhi standards.   These guys can't control their sexual behavior and thoughts so they try legitimizing their behavior by misquoting Gurbani.

Forward the video to 24 minutes.

 

I appreciate that Satpal Singh is doing prachar but I think his idea of Waheguru ji is more like the universe and nature and not all loving, all powerful being as Maharaj describes.

23 minutes ago, Akalifauj said:

Then the Nanak naam guy goes further and says Harinder Singh says Gurbani celebrates common sexual practices.

About this. Yes Maharaj says love your wife daily but celebrating sexual practices is going a bit too far. I don't think Mahapurakh would say that of do any of that for pleasure. Later on the video around 32 minutes he says it's okay to have it for pleasure not just procreate. Isn't that just fueling lust. And then he also says that we should not stop ourselves for going out and just staying in the Gurdwara instead. But Maharaj clearly say Gun Gava Din Raat Nanak Chao Ehu. And that we should be absorbed in Naam all day and night.

Just now, puzzled said:

Yeah it always reminds me that one should humble themselves down when going gurdwara

I watched a Bhai Sukha Singh ji video and he said we should also bring a donation however small it is to the Gurdwara Sahib.

31 minutes ago, puzzled said:

He must of dwarfed everyone. Reminds me of the story of how mata Ganga went to bhai gurdas ji to do ardaas for a son and bhai gurdas crushed onions with his hand and said you will have a son who will crush the corrupt authorities like this. 

Yeah, Mata ji was yearning for a son and Dhan Dhan Guru Arjan Dev ji Maharaj told Mata ji to go to a great being and serve him. And she went to Baba Buddha ji. She had to go twice.

Here's a video on it, telling us that it really happened.

52 minutes ago, puzzled said:

Yeah he was huge. Imagine how big his fist and wrist were

I heard the Sikhs used to train loads. Imagine how strong Maharaj was.

5 minutes ago, Redoptics said:

Just paintings, doesn't mean we can not like em

Thanks for the pictures Veerji.

3 minutes ago, puzzled said:

It hurts sometimes 

Have you got a dhari yet? Lol 

Lol , yeah it's growing, you can see it coming but it's still mostly on my face (quite thin though) and you can still my skin

15 minutes ago, puzzled said:

Yeah you need to brush your hair otherwise it gets tangled, If I miss a day and brush my hair a day after the comb gets stuck lol.

Same lol.

11 minutes ago, puzzled said:

I dream about abstract stuff like patterns, colours, shapes, abstract rooms  but I'm normally lost in them and very anxious.  I wonder what these dreams mean. 

When I do Sohila Sahib with Rakhiya De Shabad, and wake up, I can't remember my dream.

19 hours ago, mahandulai said:

right, but what it sggs, telling us to do rn, maybe man up and start leading

Start reading the Darbar Sahib Hukamnama. That's the daily Hukam for the whole Sikh panth.

5 hours ago, Guest display said:

How do you know if you have met a person in your past life? Do you feel a "connection" to that person or feel like youve met that person after a very long time of seperation? (I wish to put my own experience down, but just wanna make sure that i dont make a fool of myself)

I've heard people say that everyone in your family is not there because of a coincidence. You've probably been with them before in previous lives.