ਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਸਿਖ ਹੋਵੈ , ਸੋ ਐੇਸੀ ਰਹਿਤ ਦੇ ਖੋਜਨਾ ਕਰੈ, ਜੇਹੜੀ ਰਹਿਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਆਵੈ।
Bhai Chaupa Singh Ji
After becoming initiated into Gurmat Naam one is suppose to study and follow that rehat brings happiness to Guru Sahib. The question arises what rehat brings Guru Sahib happy. Sikhi is simple our code of conduct is based on the main three pillars. Gumat Naam, GUrmat Daan, and Gurmat IShaan. In other words
1. Naam Japna
2. Kirat Karna
3. Vand Chhakna
A Gurusikh meditates on Naam through Gurus grace, and gives to others through Gurus grace. They do not put any faith in ritual like cleansing oneself in "holy" rivers.To them Ishaan consists of meditates and giving through Gurus grace. Obedience to these pillars brings much happiness to Guru Sahib.
Guru Sahib sums up the three pillars in the following pangti.
ਘਾਲਿ ਖਾਇ ਕਿਛੁ ਹਥਹੁ ਦੇਇ ॥ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਹੁ ਪਛਾਣਹਿ ਸੇਇ ॥੧॥
One who works for what he eats, and gives some of what he has O Nanak, he knows the Path.
Guru Sahib makes this code of conduct clearly in the following shabad. Every initiated Gursikh should study this shabad with strict discernment ( BibeK)
ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਜੋ ਸਿਖੁ ਅਖਾਏ ਸੁ ਭਲਕੇ ਉਠਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥
ਉਦਮੁ ਕਰੇ ਭਲਕੇ ਪਰਭਾਤੀ ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ਕਰੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਰਿ ਨਾਵੈ ॥
ਉਪਦੇਸਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੁ ਜਾਪੈ ਸਭਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਪਾਪ ਦੋਖ ਲਹਿ ਜਾਵੈ ॥
ਫਿਰਿ ਚੜੈ ਦਿਵਸੁ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਗਾਵੈ ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥
ਜੋ ਸਾਸਿ ਗਿਰਾਸਿ ਧਿਆਏ ਮੇਰਾ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਸੋ ਗੁਰਸਿਖੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ॥
ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਗੁਰੂ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਸੁਣਾਵੈ ॥
ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਧੂੜਿ ਮੰਗੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਆਪਿ ਜਪੈ ਅਵਰਹ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ ॥੨॥
First Guru Sahib says if one calls themselves a "True Sikh" then they must : make an effort to wake early (during Amrit Vela) , meditate on Naam, respect and sing Gurbani.
Next a person is to
ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵੈ
meaning one is not to live an idle life. Through honest means one is to meditate on Naam and make an honest living that doesnt conflict with Gurmat.
Guru Sahib concludes that a Gursikh should meditate on Naam and encourage others to medidate on Naam. So through our honest earnings we are to give part of the money for Tat Gurmat Parchar to worthy candidates to take Amrit and follow the same conduct. By doing Naam Abhyiaas, and propagating Gurmat Naam through loving devotion not only do we get Guru Jis happiness ; Guru Sahib becomes a sacrifice to such people.
ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਧੂੜਿ ਮੰਗੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਆਪਿ ਜਪੈ ਅਵਰਹ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ ॥੨॥
So this is one of the many code of conducts one must adhere to get GUru SAHIBS happiness. We cannot chose part of the code of conduct and neglect the rest. If we are doing Naam Abyiaas but not doing parchar then we are only following halfe of the Hukum. According to our capability we must strictly abide by all Hukums/ Gurmat Rehats of Guru Sahib. We cannot adapt Gurmat according to our beliefs or practices instead we must adapt our beliefs according to Gurmat. By doing so then we get Guru Jis happiness.
Saint scholar Bhai Randhir Singh Ji has mentioned a true Sikh does not pick or chose which Hukum he will follow. Instead he respects and follows each Hukum of Guru Sahib.
ਸਚਿਆਰ (true) ਸਿਖ ਨੂ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਇਕ-ਇਕ ( each and every) ਹੁਕਮ ਦੀ ਕਦਰ ( respect) ਸਾਰ ਹਿਰਦਿੳ ਹੋਵਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇਸੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਹਰੇਕ ਸਿਖ ਮਾਤਰ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ
Bhai Randhir Singh Ji - Gurmat Bibek
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