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[Guest grandcannon]

Waheguru Ji Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Ahh. You, it feels really nice to say that. Its a kind of release unlike anything else. Yes, that book is the one that comes in a series, there are ones about buddhism, islam, christianity etc. That particular author writes the ones about religion, but they have ones about pretty much everything. I know they didn't get everything right, they had a lot of stuff that was just about indian tradition and not about real sikhism, but it was pretty good (plus, it was the only sikhism book they had at my borders. Thats crazy!)

The whole idea of the rehit maryada is kind of confusing to me. If its not in the SGGS, why does it still have to be followed. I apologize if I seem ignorant, remember, I come from a christian background so to a certain extent I am still thinking that way.

Your loving brother in god

David

Waheguru Ji Khalsa. Wahegur Ji Ki Fateh

[crayzy]

Guru Granth Sahib Ji does not state much as to the physical appearance of the Sikhs. Guru Granth Sahib is mostly a continous comtemplation of God, and His character.

There are various hukams (orders) given by the Gurus that still exist, as well as texts written by Sikhs that lived with the Gurus that have been approved by the Gurus that relate to how a Sikh should physically act, eat, dress etc.

The strict following of thes rehits are usually obligatory only after one has been 'baptised' (i dunno what else you would call it in english). Most people practice them for however long they feel comfortable *before* getting baptised in order to accustom themselves to their impending new lifestyle after their baptism.

Before doing this I would recommend practising and learning the meanings of a few prayers. I would recommend Sri Jap Ji Sahib for starters.

Also try waking up in the morning and contemplating the manters 'Waheguru' and the Mool Manter too.

[ParwinderSingh]

WJKK WJKF

the SGGS ji is the truth which is available for everyone no matter what colour caste or creed or religion.......... the Khalsa panth created by Guru Gobind Ji is where the rehit comes in .......... anyone can read the SGGS Ji it is for the whole world not just for sikhs. The rehit is for the Khalsa ........i think .....someone will probs know better

[gupt_paapi]

The rehit Maryada helps the Sikhs to keep a Saint-Soldier aspect.

It has practical use as well as helping u spiritually (in the sense that u feel mroe committed)

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