Rehat Maryada

[subeg singh]

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is there a site i can read Rehat Maryada online because i am about 2 take amrit.

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[Only five]

Singh follow the Rehat that the Punj Pyare give you on the day. If you start looking at what other jathas have and when the Punj Pyare tell you the rehat and not all matches up then you will be fighting a bigger battle internally.

If your looking for a straight forward one then its keep hair uncut, do your nitnem Banis, keep your mind focused on Akal Purakh, don't associate with bad sangat, treat everyone like your father, mother, brother, and sister, don't commit any of the bajjar Kurehits, and keep the Punj Kakkar.

[11Gurus1Jot]

I think only five is right. However, sometimes it's worth being better informed before you take Amrit. That's not to say don't take Amrit or delay it. No, if Guru's Kirpa is upon you then you should Amrit, and win the game life. Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj Ji took Amrit himself, so think of the good company you will be in (Guru Ji's).

Like Only five says it does depend on what the panj pyare say on the day. What they say on the day will depend on the Jatha they are from. So, it is worth knowing what Jathas are out there and what the difference is in their individual Rehat Maryadas. The Jathas with a slight difference in the Rehat Maryada are:

• Dam Dami Taksaal -
• Nihang
• Nanaksar Taath
• Nishkaam Seva Jatha
• AKJ - Akand Kirthani Jatha
• SPGC - Just as an example - apparently they stop the Mool Mantar at 'Gurparsaad' rather than carry it on to 'Nanak hosi be sach' when they are giving you amrit. They also let you only do three banis in the morning rather than 5. There Reharaas in the evening is shorter than some other Jathas.

The Nitnem bania for all the above Jather are from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Sir Dasam Granth Ji, however some of the Nitnems take less shabad from both for their Nitnem.

I can tell you alot more in the slight differences that I know of, and I only know very little. Besides, if I told you I would be accused of Jatha bashing!

Do your own research and find the Jatha, and it's Rehat, that you believe is closest to the Rehat Maryada Guru Gobind Singh Ji blessed us with.

My advice is speak to members from each Jatha and ask them what their definite Rehats are. I know the Panj Pyare can tell you things on the day, however there I some things that the Panj Pyare can't change, or things they must tell which are unique to their Jatha, simply because they are part of that Jatha.

If anybody knows of an Amrit you can take where the Rehat is not specific to a Jatha, or where there Panj Pyare who are not attached to ANY Jatha, then please let us know.

[11Gurus1Jot]

Subeg Singh Ji

Please see the Topic called 'Amrit Compulsory .. your feedback' in the what's happening section (this link will take you there!). I can tell you one thing this Amrit Sanchar will be right!!!

http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/59885-amrit-is-compulsoryfeedback/

[jassa]

How come your about to take amrit when u are unclear about mareyada ... i would say dont rush ... seriously dont rush ... you still need do to more sangat then rushing into taking paul ...

[11Gurus1Jot]

I think only 5 has covered it. Jassa is also right as you should have the time to find out what it was that Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj actually wanted us to follow/do for a successful life. The After that it's just about finding out the slight differences between the Jathas, as their individual Amrit Sanchars and rehat maryadas do vary, slightly. However, a slight difference may be perceived as a big difference by some.

Do look into it, be informed, and then pick the Jatha you want to take you Amrit with, unless you can find a Jatha which is Jatha free as it goes right back to the Amrit Sanchar and Rehat Maryada Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj initiated.

For example, I believe that the Nitnem Gotka(s) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj are still preserved today. I also hear that Baba Deep Singh Ji's Gotka(s) are also preserved for all to see. Baba Deep Singh Ji was the first leader of the Dam Dami Taksaal. This appointment was given to Baba Deep Singh Ji by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj himself. I think Baba Deep Singh Ji was a Nihang?????

So, for example, you cold see which Jatha(s) still follow the Nithem Bania that were preserved in the Gotka(s) of Sir Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj, and Baba Deep Singh Ji. If, that type of consistency is important to you.

If I have made any mistakes in the above maybe some knowledgeable Sikhs could correct, and forgive me, and help you at the same time. On the other hand they could just ignore your request!

Jassa's point makes sense too, in that, if you haven't got the time to find out what the Rehat Maryada is that you will be required to keep, for the rest of your life, then you are unlikely to be able to find time to keep the Rehat Maryada. Although, Guru Ji will help you keep Rehat Maryada once you take Amrit. It's just a question of believing and trusting in Guru Ji.

At least you have had some clear pointers from 'only five'. That's what we need in Sikhi today, some poeple to come forward and share knowledge!