Sacred Books

[daughter of dasam pitha]

Fateh Jio

Sangat ji..plz help me ansa this question...

"Books written down hundreds of years ago cannot possibly help us solve the problems we face in the 21st century."

Do you agree??

This has to be anserd for ma Religious studies subject..

Il realy appreciate it...thnxx

Fateh

[Gurbar Akaal]

first make a list of all the problems u see in the world, think about the root reason why these problems occur

then make a list of the main scriptures in the world and list how they address various problems, do these scriptures provide a cure for the root reason? if not then the answer to ur question is no

if yes, then list why and how each teachin can be used

[DhadiMania]

ok, Das will put in front of the sangat an example of how SGGS has helped people in the 20TH CENTURY. perhaps you know this story.

there were a few hindus, who decided to embrace sikhi, and do sewa at sri darbar sahib (karah prasad di sewa). there was a problem with this, it was brahmins who controlled the gurdwaras and these hindus were chamar (untouchables), therefore, shouldnt and couldnt and even wouldnt be allowed to do sewa.

chalo, that happened.

so the gyanis of darbar sahib decided to take a hukamnama, hopefully and surly this would solve the question. as a result, guru amar das ji da hukam was read out aloud. i cant remember exactly how this vak went, but it said, ones main objective on this earth is to do sewa, then they will be sadha mukat. with this vak, the brahmins allowed the newly embraced to do sewa.

ok, so teachers are saying the aaj kaal di granths are useless, well they imply it with such questions.

but answer me this.

doesnt each granth say the same thing in how bad the world has become? and how to overcome it?

as for people saying why some granths such as the bible, koran dont comment on certain areas. well you tell me, do they not say stay away from things that take you away from god, just like the guru granth sahib? do they not talk about their vices? and seeing going into prostitution is kaami, the bible slams kaami people.

as for drugs, maya is around us, its everything around us that have nothing to do with god. everything around us has a possible effect in getting to become a knower of god. therfore, that answers your question on how granths can help us in the 21st century regarding the problems the yout

h face, such as drugs etc.

bhol chukke muaff

Das

[joga singh]

can u elaborate which problems, religious or medical or political ?

[chardee_kalaa]

if you do ardas in front of guru sahib with a full heart for the answer to any serious life problem - guru sahib will give you the exact and precise guidance you need to follow

tried, tested and true.

it will work for anybody in the world.

[ms514]

Sat Sri Akal:

"Books written down hundreds of years ago cannot possibly help us solve the problems we face in the 21st century."

Technology changed, dress changed, life changed, but humanity has the same turmoil inside. When was lust, anger, greed, worldly relations, and pride not a trap of humanity? Since when have humans been pointing to something beyond their limited lifespan and looking for something beyond the finite?

It has been religion, taught through the various sacred texts that have sought to answer these questions that are as intrinsic to humanity now as when they just began to peer at the world. The human is the same, the essence is the same, the problems are the same and only the sacred texts have tackeled the issue to some satisfaction. Only the sacred books have provided humanity with a guiding light to become beyond their physical cage and explore their true potential.

The question becomes therefore "Have all the advancements made by humans over the hundreds of years done anything to resolve humanity's inner conflict?"

Alright, I am done being a hippy...