bhai Wrote:
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> i wish that there would be more gursikhs that
> would teach the true shastar vidya the gursikhs
> used to learn back in the day....so we can
> actually learn to protect ourselves
Through Bhai Daya Singh Jis rehatnama, Guru Sahib has given each Sikh
the Hukum to learn shaster Vidhya. Unfortunately, I have not been able to
fulfill this requirement due to a torn knee. In addition, as you mentioned the teaching
of Shaster Vidhya in this Kaljug has become a rare commodity.
But this is not to say the ancient art of teaching how to use weapons is instinct
The spiritual essence of Shaster Vidhya can be discovered in searching Gurbani, and Khalsa Maryada.
For example, how in the world can we learn Gurmat Shaster Vidhya if we dont have satkar for Sri Sahib. Guru Sahib himself has said he is a slave to Sarab Loh ( Sri Sahib)
ਮਹਾਕਾਲ ਰਖਵਾਰ ਹਮਾਰੋ ॥ ਮਹਾ ਲੋਹ ਮੈਂ ਕਿੰਕਰ ਥਾਰੋ ॥
Yet we neglect rehat of Sarab Loh Bibek. How in the world can we wield Sarab Lohi Sri Sahib if we dont have respect for
Sarab Loh (Sri Sahib)?
We take Amrit bear Sri Sahib and treat it as a mere ornament which has no spiritual significance. Sri Sahib is given to just anyone and there is no stress on giving sakaar to Sri Sahib/Sarab Loh. According to Bhai Randhir Singh Ji, the wonderful works of Sri Sahib only come into effect when in the hands of RehatVan AmritDhari Singh who shows respect to Sri Sahib.
ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਖੰਡੇ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ ਸਨਮਾਨ ਤੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਹੈ, ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੱਥਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਆਇਆ ਹੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਸੱਚਾ ਸ਼ੋਭਨੀਕ ਖੰਡੇਧਾਰ ਵਾਹ ਦਾਹ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਲੈ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ।
Gurmat Leykh
Bhai Sahib, also mentions respect doesnt amount to Hindi Rituals like putting tilak blood on shasters. This is pure manmat.
ਸੋ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਸਮੇਸ਼ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਸਮੂਹ ਸ਼ਸਤਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਯਥਾ ਜੋਗ ਸਨਮਾਨ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਐਥੋਂ ਤਕ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸ਼ਸਤਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪੀਰ ਕਰਕੇ ਪੂਜਣ ਦੀ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਅਰਥ ਇਹ ਹਰਗਿਜ਼ ਨਹੀਂ ਜੈਸੇ ਕਿ ਅੱਜ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਦੇ ਧੁਰ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਗੜੇ ਹੋਏ ਹਿੰਦੂ ਖ਼ਿਆਲਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਲਹੂ ਦਾ ਤਿਲਕ ਸ਼ਸਤਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲਾ ਕੇ ਪੂਜਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਨਿਰੀ ਮਨਮਤਿ ਹੈ।
Gurmat Leykh
The works of Akal Purakh Sahib will never manifest into any sword which is handled by anyone who indulges in false rituals especially centered around Sri Sahib Ji.
ਕਰਮ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਸਮ ਕਰੇ
Do actions which are in relation to Akal Purakh.
Bhai Daya Singh Ji
The mechanical/physical aspect of Shaster Vidya is thousands of years old and was practiced by the Khatri Caste. Guru HarGobind Sahib Ji also taught the mechanics of this ancient art to his Sikhs. In addition, the spiritual discipline and Gurmat qualities was added to this art. The mechanical aspect of this art still exist in some parts of the world today. FOr example, thousands of years ago a Buddhist monk by the name of Buddhabhadra went to China and taught Shaster VIdhya . THis art still exist amongst the Shaolin monks who spend their entire day in prayers and shaster vidhya ( WaaheGuru!). Here is an exhibition performed by them.
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Bhai Uptej Singh Ji from UK seems like he has knowledge of Shaster Vidhya.
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In Punjab, Singhs are easily harrassed like the boy above because they have lost the Warrior Praupakaree ( saintly) Spirit. People are willing to turn a blind eye to injustice as long as they or there loves ones ( family) are not effected.