ms514 Wrote:
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> VAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, VAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
>
> This was asked at a recent camp, particularly as
> it pertains to Amritvela Simran and Simran that
> was occurring in the afternoon as well as part of
> the camp. The response provided by an elder
> Gursikh was that in such an environment where
> there are so many Amritdhari Gursikhs taking
> advantage of Sangati Naam Simran, there is nothing
> but benefit. Yes, it is discouraged to do Naam
> Simran in the presence of those who have not been
> instructed about Naam Simran by the Punj Pyare,
> but the presence of a few non Amritdharis does not
> preclude the benefit and overall positive nature
> of Simran in Saadh Sangat.
>
> Also, it was mentioned that there are rare souls
> who may not be blessed with Amrit who attend these
> Simran divans and are inspired to become Gursikhs
> as well. I recently saw an individual (not
> Kesadhari) who attended multiple Amritvela divans
> in a recent Smagam and sat through many of the
> Kirtan divans. Who knows what past positive
> karams will be unlocked in this individual and
> what spiritual heights could be achieved.
>
> To make a show of Simran, to purposely do Simran
> in the presence of a majority of non Amritdharis -
> that is discouraged from what I understand. Some
> also take issue with Simran in Keertan, as it has
> become a thing of showmanship and performance, not
> a genuine internal desire to recite Naam. Sikhi
> is a game of love and the discipline associated
> with it, not fakery and pretend.
Thanks for explaining.