Selected Quotes about Rehit Bibek

In the coming days, selected quotes from Bhai Sahib’s books, related to Gurmat Bibek including Sarbloh will be quoted here, so that we may get inspired to keep Guru Sahib’s Rehits.


What about People who don't keep Sarbloh but have High Avastha?

Original Text: ਨਾਮ ਦੀ ਤਨਕ ਮਾਤਰ ਟਕੋਰ ਲਗਣ ਨਾਲ ਜੋ ਕਚ-ਬਿਰਤੀਏ ਹੋਰਸ ਸਰਬ ਰਹਿਤਾਂ ਬਹਿਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਛਡਿ ਬਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਬੁਸ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਓਹ ਕਿਣਕੇ ਮਾਤ੍ਰ ਕਮਾਈ ਓਥੇ ਦੀ ਓਥੇ ਹੀ (ਥਾਂਓ ਦੀ ਥਾਂਓ ਹੀ) ਖੜੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਗੁਰਸਿਖੀ ਦੀ ਰਹਿਤ ਰਹਿਣੀ ਦੇ ਅਸੂਲ ਪਰੇ ਤੋਂ ਪਰੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਏਹਨਾਂ ਸਰਬ ਅਸੂਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਮਾਉਣਾ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਕਰਨੀ ਅਰਥਾਤ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਹੈ। (Gurmat Bibek, page 259).

Humble Translation: People with unripe-concentration, who after a mild stroke of Naam give up other Rehits and styles (Bahit), their little bit of Kamaaee (spiritual earning) stays stuck there. The Rehits and styles of Gursikhi are beyond of the beyond and to earn all principles (of Gurmat) is called Bibek Karni i.e. Gurmat Bibek.

Vichaar: Sometimes, due to massive Bhagti from previous lives or other spiritual reasons, some individuals experience mystical spiritual states without keeping full Rehit. Some fortunate ones like Bibi Nand Kaur (sister of Bhai Gurdeep Singh Ranglay Sajjan) experienced Jyot Vigaasi Avastha even before Amrit Chhak. This was because of her Dasam-Duaari brother's wish to have her sister experience Guru Sahib's Kala. But this does not mean that Rehit and other Hukams of Guru Sahib should be ignored, nor did Bibi Nand Kaur ignore to take Amrit and keep Rehit. She did take Amrit later on. If such fortunate individuals who have high mystical experiences due to previous Kamaayee, don't obey Hukams of Guru Sahib and keep Rehit, their mystical experiences either stop getting enhanced or totally cease to occur, as previous Kamaayee fades out. This is based on a writing of Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh jee. He has written that a Sikh should strive to obey all Hukams of Guru Sahib.



Daas,
Kulbir Singh

This is a great idea !

Sarbloh Rehit as Important as 5 Kakaars

Original Text: ਸਾਨੂੰ ਅਤਿਅੰਤ ਅਫਸੋਸ ਨਾਲ ਕਹਿਣਾ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਸਾਡੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰਕ ਜਥਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਭੀ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਦੀ ਸਾਰ ਮੁਖੀ ਸਾਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਤਾਂ ਪੰਜ ਕਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਨਿਆਈ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਦੀ ਰਹਿਤ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਵਣ ਲਈ ਭੀ ਜ਼ੋਰ ਦਿਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ। ਪਰੰਤੂ ਉਕਤ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰਕਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਦੀ ਰਹਿਤ ਦਾ ਸਪਸ਼ਟ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਨ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ਜਾਣਾ ਏਸ ਗੱਲ ਦਾ ਸਬੂਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਿ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਅਸੂਲ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ। (Gurmat Bibek, Page 252)

Humble Translation: We have to say this with extreme disappointment that a lot of our Amrit Administering Jathas too have not recognized the supreme importance of Sarbloh otherwise, similar to Punj Kakaars, on the Rehit of Sarbloh too an emphasis would have been applied. But the failure by the aforementioned Amrit Preachers, to clearly preach the Rehit of Sarbloh, is not a proof that Sarbloh is not a Gurmat principle.

Vichaar: In the above passage Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh jee has made it clear that Sarbloh Bibek is a very important Gurmat principle and just because it is not widely preached and followed, is not a proof that it's not a Rehit of Guru Sahib or that we can choose to ignore it. Wearing Dastaar is a Hukam of Guru Sahib but a majority of Sikh women don't wear a Dastaar and from this we should not deduce that wearing a Dastaar is not mandatory for women. Bhai Sahib is clearly saying that Sarbloh Bibek is just as important as wearing Kakaars is.

Daas,
Kulbir Singh

Now I definitely want a copy of this book to show my parents

amazing thread Singh ji! more!!!

Chota veer

How bad it is to not keep Sarbloh Bibek


Original Text: ਕੈਸੀ ਅਚਰਜ ਅਣਹੋਣੀ ਅਤੇ ਨਾਕਾਬਲਿ ਬਰਦਾਸ਼ਤ ਵਾਰਤਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਗੁੜ੍ਹਤੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਵਿਚ ਮਿਲੇ, ਗਫੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭੋਜਨ ਦੇ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਵਿਖੇ ਦਿਤੇ ਜਾਣ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਦ ਭੇਟ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਭੁੰਚਣ ਯੋਗ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਦ ਨੂੰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭੋਜਨ ਕਰਕੇ, ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਛਕੇ ਜਾਣ ਦੀ ਸਿਖਛਾ ਸਿਖਾਈ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਈ ਜਾਵੇ।… ਪਰੰਤੂ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰ ਨਿਕਸਣ ਸਾਰ ਹੀ ਓਹੋ ਪਿਤਲ ਕਾਂਸੀ! ਕੀ ਏਹ ਐਨ ਐਸੀ ਘ੍ਰਿਣਾ ਯੋਗ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਜੈਸੇ ਕਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦਾ ਬੁੱਤਾ ਪੂਰਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਏਹ ਬੁੱਤਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਸਮੇਂ ਕਛਹਿਰਾ ਸਜਾਈ ਰਖਿਆ, ਫੇਰ ਉਤਾਰ ਘਤਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਓਹੋ ਧੋਤੀ, ਤੰਬੀ, ਲੰਗੋਟੀ।

ਜੈਸੇ ਕਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਛਕਕੇ ਕਛਹਿਰੇ ਦੇ ਥਾਉਂ ਆਨਮਤੀ ਦੀ ਨਿਆਈ ਬਹੁੜ ਧੋਤੀਪੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ ਗੁਰਸਿਖੀ ਦੀ ਖਾਲਸ ਰਹਿਤ ਰਹਿਣੀ ਨੂੰ ਲੀਕ ਲਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ ਤੈਸੀ ਹੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਧਾਰੀ ਹੋਕੇ ਅਤੇ ਓਤਪੋਤ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹੀ ਸਿੰਘ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਬੀਰ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਬਣਕੇ ਬਾਹੁੜ ਕਾਂਸੀ ਪਿਤਲ ਆਦਿ ਆਨਮਤੀ ਰੀਤ ਗਹਿਕੇ, ਖਾਲਸਈ ਸੂਰਬੀਰਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਜ ਲਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ। (Gurmat Bibek, Page 252)

Humble Translation: What an astonishing and intolerable incident it is that we get our Gudti (first sweet substance that is administered to a newborn child) of Amrit in Sarbloh, morsels (Gaffe) of Amrit-food (Degh) we receive in Sarbloh and through Kirpan we are taught to turn eatable food into Amrit food … but as soon as we get out of the Amrit Sinchaar Mandal (place), we start using same aluminium and brass! Is this action not just as despicable (hate-worthy) as wearing the Kachhera to fulfill the task of getting Amrit and then removing the Kachhera and wearing same Dhoti, Tambi and Langoti.

Just as after receiving Amrit, removing Kachhera and becoming Dhoti-wearing is dishonouring the pure Rehit and conduct of Gursikhi, same way, after becoming Amritdhari and becoming Sarblohi Singh Khalsa Bir Bahadur, adopting ways of Aanmati (non-Sikhs) e.g. again using aluminium and brass etc. is dishonouring the Khalsa gallantry or fortitude.

Vichaar: This is a very significant passage from Bhai Sahib’s writings, and very strongly in favour of keeping Sarbloh Bibek. Bhai Sahib has equated not keeping Sarbloh Bibek to not wearing Kachhera after becoming Amritdhari. Furthermore, we see that Bhai Sahib has called using other metals for cooking extremely despicable or hate-worthy or loathsome (ਘ੍ਰਿਣਾ ਯੋਗ). This is coming from such person who had reached great zeniths of Sikh mysticism and one who had received Akali-Jyot Saroopi Darshan of the doer of this universe – Vaheguru. Now we can see why Bhai Sahib held on to the Rehit of Sarbloh Bibek even in extremely difficult conditions in jail. Bhai Sahib showed to the world that a Sikh by the Kirpa of Guru Sahib, can keep Rehit under all conditions. If Sarbloh was an optional Rehit, what was the need for Bhai Sahib to go through such hardships? The bottomline is that Sarbloh and all other Rehits of Guru Sahib are a must for a Gursikh who is serious of getting somewhere spiritually.

The emphasis at this time is being placed on Sarbloh Bibek because a lot of Panth today has forgotten and ignored this important Rehit. If Rehits like 5 Kakaars or 4 Bajjar Kurehits had been in similar situation as Sarbloh Bibek, the emphasis would have been placed on these Rehits as well. All Rehits are important for a Gursikh to follow.

Bhul Chuk dee Maafi jee.

Daas,
Kulbir Singh

Absouletly amazing ji!

Beautifull, please keep on posting more quotes.

Rewards of Sarbloh Bibek


Original Text: ਐਨ ਜਨਮ ਸਮੇਂ ਹੀ ਖੰਡੇ ਧਾਰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦੀ ਗੁੜ੍ਹਤੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਸੂਰਬੀਰਤਾ ਦੀ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਸ਼ਕਤ ਐਨ ਜਨਮ ਜਾਗ ਲਗਣ ਸਮੇਂ ਹੀ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਰੋਮ ਰੋਮ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਪਰਵੇਸ਼ ਕੀਤੀ, ਮਾਨੋ ਅਸਾਡੇ ਸੀਨੇ ਉਤੇ ਏਹ ਅਟਲ ਅਤੇ ਅਮਰ ਹੁਕਮ ਉੱਕਰ ਦਿਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਕਿ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਸਦਾ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹੀਏ ਸਜੇ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਇਸ ਹੁਕਮ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਲੇਗਾ, ਜੋ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਦੀ ਘਾਲਨਾ ਨੂੰ ਘਾਲੇਗਾ ਓਹ ਸਦ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਵਿਖੇ ਬਿਚਰੇਗਾ। ਸੂਰਬੀਰਤਾ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਰਗੋ-ਰੇਸ਼ੇ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਹਰਦਮ ਠਾਠਾਂ ਮਾਰੇਗੀ। ਨਿਰਭੈਤਾ ਦੀ ਨਾਮ ਰੰਗੀ ਆਤਮ ਤਰੰਗੀ ਔਜ ਮੌਜ ਵਿਚ ਓਹ ਖਿਨ ਖਿਨ ਖੇਡੇਗਾ। ਏਹ ਗਲਾਂ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਸਚ ਹਨ, ਪਰਤੱਖ ਹਨ, ਏਹਨਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਰੰਚਕ ਭੀ ਸੰਦੇਹ ਨਹੀਂ।

Humble Translation: Exactly at the time of birth, the Gudti from the edge of Khanda (double-edged sword) was administered, courage-filled power of Sarbloh right at the time of birth entered in our every cell, as if this immovable and eternal divine Hukam had been carved on our chests that Khalsa jee is to always remain Sarblohi and whoever would obey this order, whoever would make an effort to earn this Hukam, would always stay in Jeevan-Mukat Chardi Kala. Waves of courageousness would always rise in such person’s veins. Every moment for eternity he would play in the fearless waves of Naam. All these statements are true, and there is not an iota of doubt in their truthfulness.

Vichaar: What a great praise of Sarbloh Rehit, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh jee has written. Bhai Sahib has given the Asees and stated a fact that whoever keeps this Rehit of Sarbloh, would always stay in Jeevan-Mukat Chardi Kala. Bhai Sahib has also mentioned that Khalsa jee is to always stay Sarblohi. Vaheguru!!! May Guru Sahib bless us with ability and power to keep all Rehits of Guru Sahib including Sarbloh Bibek.

Bhul chuk dee maafi jee.

Daas,
Kulbir Singh

"whoever would make an effort to earn this Hukam, would always stay in Jeevan-Mukat Chardi Kala. Waves of courageousness would always rise in such person’s veins. Every moment for eternity he would play in the fearless waves of Naam"


ਏਕ ਸਿਖ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਜਿਹ ਰੀਤਿ ।
ਅੰਤਰਿ ਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੋ ਪਰੀਤ ।
ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਾਇ ਉਨ ਦੇਹ ਤਿਆਗੀ ।
ਅੰਤ ਸਮੇ ਗੁਰ ਸੌ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੀ ।੪ । ੨੬੪ ।
Rehat Pargash


ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਉ ਸਿਮਰਹਿ ਤਿਨ ਆਤਮੁ ਜੀਤਾ ॥
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਉ ਸਿਮਰਹਿ ਤਿਨ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਰੀਤਾ ॥
- Sri Sukhmani Sahib

Bhai Sahib on Simran Bibek and Rehit Bibek

Original Text: ਪੂਰਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਦੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਇਕ ਅੰਗ ਉਤੇ ਹੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਦਾ ਸਾਰਾ ਜ਼ੋਰ ਦੇਣਹਾਰੇ ਅਸਲ ਮੰਜ਼ਲ ਉਤੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਅਪੜ ਸਕਦੇ। ਖਾਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਾਰ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦੇ ਸਹਾਈ ਸਾਧਨ ਸੰਪੰਨ ਕਿਸੇ ਇਕ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਕਰਮ ਨੂੰ ਫੜਕੇ, ਉਸੇ ਦੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਤੇ ਸਾਰਾ ਤਾਣ ਲਾਈ ਰਖਣਾ, ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕਮਾਉਣਹਾਰੇ ਨੁੰ ਇਸ ਧੋਖੇ ਵਿਚ ਫਸਾ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਓਹ ਓਸੇ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਕਰਮ ਨੂੰ ਮੁਖ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਰ ਕਰਮ ਸਮਝਣ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਓਹ ਅਸਲ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨੇ ਤੋਂ ਉਕ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਉਕਿਆ ਹੀ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਖਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਅਸੂਲ ਦੇ ਸੰਜਮੀ ਜੋ ਏਸੇ ਸੰਜਮ ਨੂੰ ਹੀ ਪਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਸਮਝਣ ਲੱਗ ਤਾਂ ਏਹ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਅਧੋਗਤੀ ਨੁੰ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੋਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਭੁਲ ਹੈ।

ਏਸ ਦੇ ਉਲਟ ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਇਹ ਭੀ ਚਾਹੇ ਕਿ ਬਿਨਾ ਸਾਧਨ ਸੰਪੰਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਕਰਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਦੇ ਸਾਰ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਵਾਲੀ ਉਚੀ ਮੁਖਿ ਮੰਜ਼ਲ ਇਕ ਦਮ ਪਰਾਪਤ ਹੋ ਜਾਏਗੀ ਇਹ ਭੀ ਕੱਚਾ ਅਤੇ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਖਿਆਲ ਹੈ।

Humble Translation: To stress on only one part of complete Bibek, does not allow such person to reach the destination (spiritual destination). In particular, to hold on to one of the aiding Karam (Rehit Karams) of Supreme Sifat-Salah Karam (Naam Karam) and to put all effort on earning this aiding Karam, entangles such person in a deception (Dhokha) that he starts considering this particular Bibek Karam to be the supreme Karam and because of this, he gets led away from the main aim and stays away from the main aim. The ones who follow the discipline of dietary Bibek and start thinking that this discipline or restraint alone is the supreme Karam, then this mistake becomes the cause of their fall.

Contrary to this (aforementioned), if someone wants to quickly achieve the high destinations of Sifat-Salaah Bibek, without keeping the aiding Bibek Karams (Rehit and Hukams other than Naam and Gurbani), then this too is an unripe and a vain thought.

Vichaar: Bhai Sahib has very diligently put forward a very important thought about relationship between Simran Bibek and Rehit Bibek. Basically what Bhai Sahib is saying is that Simran Bibek is the supreme Karam that Gurmukhs should do but to be able to do Simran Bibek, the aiding Karams, which are called Rehit Bibek Karams, are required to be done.

Bhai Sahib makes it clear that the main aim is Simran Bibek but sometimes, some Gursikhs who follow Rehit Bibek, start thinking that one part of their Rehit Bibek e.g. Dietary Bibek is the supreme Karam and they start putting all their efforts in keeping this Bibek and unwittingly ignore the Simran Bibek. Bhai Sahib is saying that this results in their spiritual downfall.

On the other hand, if someone wants to do Simran Bibek i.e. do the supreme Karam of Sifat-Salah of Vaheguru, without keeping Rehit-Bibek, then too they are unlikely to meet success. While Rehit Bibek is not the supreme Karam but at the same time it is the vital Karam that is required to earn the supreme Karam of Sifat Salah or Simran.

Some people ask what happens to the Naam Kamaaee of people who don’t keep Rehit Bibek. The answer is what happens to the milk that is poured in a utensil that has many holes? The milk all drains out of the holes. Same way, the Naam Kamaaee and Gurbani Kamaaee of people who don’t obey Guru Sahib’s Hukam of keeping Rehit, gets wasted in compensating for not keeping Rehit. First of all, ones who don’t obey Guru Sahib’s Hukam of keeping Rehit, are unable to do real Kamaaee of Naam and Gurbani but if due to their past spiritual Kamaaee, they are able to do Kamaaee, it gets wasted to compensate for the sins earned by not obeying Guru Sahibs Hukam of keeping Rehit.

Simran Bibek is a treasure and Rehit Bibek is the protection or security of this treasure. Now, if one has all kind of security and protection walls to protect the treasure, but no treasure at all, then what good is the effort to keep such security? Same way, if there is treasure but no security, then it is likely to get stolen. So both treasure and security is required. A Sikh must obey all Hukams of Guru Sahib including the supreme Hukam of Simran Bibek and aiding Hukam of Rehit Bibek. Gursikhi is about obeying Guru Sahib's Hukams.

Bhul chuk dee Maafi jee.

Daas,
Kulbir Singh

Bhai Sahib on Bibek of Gurmukhi Baana


Original Text: ਜਿਸ ਸ਼ਸਤਰ ਬਸਤਰੀ ਪਹਿਰਾਵੇ ਦੀ ਸਜ ਧਜ ਵਿਚ ਤਿਆਰ ਬਰ ਤਿਆਰ ਸਨਧ ਬੱਧ ਸਜਾਕੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਸਨਮੁਖ ਖੜਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਏਹ ਮਾਨੋ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਸਦੀਵੀ ਧੁਰਵਾ ਬੰਨ੍ਹਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਆਯੂ ਪ੍ਰਯੰਤ ਏਸੇ ਤਰਾਂ ਸਨੱਧ ਬਧ ਖਾਲਸਈ ਬਸਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਸੇਤੀ ਸਜਿਆ ਧਜਿਆ ਤਿਆਰ ਬਰ ਤਿਆਰ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ। ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਅਤੇ ਖਾਲਸਈ ਰਹਿਤ ਪੁਸ਼ਾਕਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਤਿਆਗਣਾ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ। ਪੰਜੇ ਕਕਾਰ ਭੀ ਏਸੇ ਤਰਾਂ ਸਜੇ ਰਹਿਣਗੇ ਅਤੇ ਇਕ ਛਿਨ ਭੀ ਸਰੀਰ ਤੋਂ ਲਾਂਭੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋਣ ਦੇਣੇ ਹੋਣਗੇ।

Humble Loose Translation: Wearing the weapons-laden attire (Khalsa Baana) and becoming Tyaar-Bar-Tyaar, he is made to stand in front of Guru Sahib (at the time of Amrit Sinchaar); as if a foundation (of wearing Baana) for eternity has been founded. All his life, exactly like this, he as to stay Tyaar-bar-Tyaar by always wearing Khalsa weapons-laden attire (Khalsa Shaster Baster Baana). He is never to eschew (give up) Gurmukhi Baana (attire) and never shed Khalsa Rehit attire. Same way all 5 Kakaars must stay on and should not be allowed to separate from the body even for a second.

Vichaar: Here a very subtle concept needs to be recognized. Notice that Bhai Sahib has distinguished between 5 Kakaars and Gurmukhi Baana. While 5 Kakaars are part of the Gurmukhi Baana, Gurmukhi Baana is more than Kakaars alone. Some people claim that Gurmukhi Baana is limited to 5 Kakaars and beyond that there is no limit on what Khalsa wears but the truth is that there is a limit to what Khalsa can wear and cannot wear. Gurmukhi Baana is also one of the Bibeks that a Gursikh should strive to follow.

One of Bhai Sahib’s sentence above is very strong – Khalsa is never to eschew Gurmukhi Baana. May Guru Sahib bless us with Baani, Baana, Sewa and Simran.

Daas,
Kulbir Singh

Vaheguru Vaheguru! Please keep revealing these gem-like thoughts of Bhai Sahib!

Future of Sarblohi Singhs

Original Text: ਏਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਕੋਈ ਸਮਾਂ ਆਵੇਗਾ ਕਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਸਮੇਸ਼ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਕਲਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਮੀ ਕਉਤਕ ਅਵਤਾਰੀ ਸਮੇਂ ਵਾਂਗੂੰ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਦੀ ਸ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਟ ਧਾਰਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਿਦਕਵਾਨ ਪੂਰੇ ਸੂਰੇ ਸਿੰਘਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਮੂਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਮੂਹ ਗੁਰੂ ਪੰਥ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਬਿਚਰਦੇ ਬਿਰਾਜਦੇ ਅਤੇ ਗੱਜਦੇ ਬਜਦੇ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਆਉਣਗੇ। ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਅਸੂਲ ਅਸਲੀਅਤ ਨੇ ਕਦੇ ਆਹਲਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਾ। ਸੋ ਅਸੂਲਨ ਵਾ ਅਸਲਤਨ ਸਰਬ ਲੋਹ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਦੀ ਧਾਰਨਾ ਦਾ ਧਾਰਨਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਾਤਰ ਲਈ ਫਰਜ਼ ਹੈ। ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਬਿਬੇਕ: ਪੰਨਾ 254


Humble Translation: A time will come when similar to the times of miraculous Avtaar of Siri Dasmesh jee, groups and groups of perfect Singhs, faithful to the supreme tradition of Sarbloh, will be seen roaring and thundering (ਗੱਜਦੇ ਬਜਦੇ ) in Panth. The Gurmat principle cannot go in vain. So, as per principle and reality, adoption of the tradition of Sarbloh is a duty for every Singh.

Vichaar: Bhai Sahib is telling us the future here. In the coming future, Gurmukhs strict in Rehit including Sarbloh Bibek will be increasing in numbers, throughout the world. The Bachan of a Brahmgyani will come true for sure. In another book Bhai Sahib has written that just prior to Khalsa Raj, Jyot-Vigaasi Gurmukhs from around the world will appear all of sudden, as mushrooms sprout up and grow after a good rainfall. At that point, 5 Jyot-Vigaasi Gurmukhs will take leadership of Panth. Gurmukhs also foretell that at that point, the Sudhaaee of whole Panth will be done.

Anyway, coming back to the topic, Bhai Sahib, in the last line above, is clearly saying that keeping Sarbloh Bibek is a duty of every Singh. May Guru Sahib do Kirpa and bless his Panth with full Rehit – full Simran Bibek and full Rehit Bibek. Hopefully, with so many quotes from Bhai Sahib's books on the importance of Sarbloh Bibek, at least the Jatha Singhs will not raise doubt about this important Rehit.

Bhul chuk dee maafi jee.

Daas,
Kulbir Singh

Vaheguru!

A humble benti to all Gurmukh piyaare (both Singhs and Kaurs) who adhere strictly to Sarabloh Bibek. Please do a whole-hearted benti in charan of Guru Sahib to bless all those souls (who deeply intend) to keep this divine Rehit, but for whatever Kaljugi reason are unable to do so presently.

Mehtab Singh Wrote:
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> A humble benti to all Gurmukh piyaare (both Singhs
> and Kaurs) who adhere strictly to Sarabloh Bibek.
> Please do a whole-hearted benti in charan of Guru
> Sahib to bless all those souls (who deeply intend)
> to keep this divine Rehit, but for whatever
> Kaljugi reason are unable to do so presently.


Veer Ji when I was keshDhari I once asked a very blessed Gurmukh to do Ardas for me so I can keep Amrit Vela and Nitnem, and be a Gursikh one day. He told me that he will not do Ardas for me, but will go with me in GUru Sahibs hazoori and support me ( vouch for me) while I do Ardas. Through this lesson I have learned that when we do sincere ardas in front of Guru Sahib in the midst of Sadh Sangat then the ardas is heard and answered. So that we build stronger faith, I can only suggest you do ardas by yourself to bless you with Gurmat Maryada.

In the midst of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Sadh Sangat ask Guru Sahib to bless your daily life with parshaad ( food prepared according to Gurmat Maryada/Sarab Loh Bibek), and avoid food that is not parshaad. In the past I never followed sarab loh bibek strictly , I would just eat out of Sarab Loh bibek at home, but if going to another Gursikhs house I would be too shy to turn away food offered by them even if it wasnt prepared according to Gurmat Maryada. I use to make so much excuses like so and so Gurmukh had such a vasta and didnt keep Sarab Loh BIbek who am I to keep Sarab Loh Bibek. But then I started to think my biggest role models Shaheed Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji, Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Ji all kept Sarab Loh Bibek who can equal them in their Gursikhi jeevan? Sarab Loh reminded them of death and their duty towards Akal Purakh; all the puratan Singhs kept Sarab Loh Bibek it was part of their way of life. The only Singhs that didnt kept Sarab Loh were the ones that denounced Guru Sahib and embraced Islam or some other path they traded in their Sarab Loh bata for the golden wine flask ( Surahee) and drinking cup (ਪਿਆਲਾ) of the Turks. What does Guru Sahib say about such Utensils.

ਸੂਲ ਸੁਰਾਹੀ ਖੰਜਰੁ ਪਿਆਲਾ ਬਿੰਗ ਕਸਾਈਆਂ ਦਾ ਸਹਿਣਾ ॥

If we trade in our Sarab Loh batay for the plastic, metal, steel , copper etc of other people, we have then turned our backs towards our religious duty. Only maya ( satan) wants us to eat out of these materials.

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sukhdeep singh
Only maya ( satan) wants us to eat out of these materials.

Veer Ji, There is no concept of Satan/Devil in Sikhism. Maya is not a Satan. I encourage you to listen to this Presentation audio by Bhai Kulbir Singh.
[www.ikatha.com]

Veer Ji I dont think Maya or Satan are physical beings. When I said Satan I was not referring to the Abrahamic concept of evil. Also, when I said maya I was not referring to hindu concept of Maya. I was referring to ignorance , durmat/manmat that keeps us from obeying Gurmat.

Original word for Satan is Shatan in Hebrew, and the word satan ( Shatan) does exist in Gurbani.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਖੈ ਰਾਹੁ ਏਹੁ ਹੋਰਿ ਗਲਾਂ ਸ਼ੈਤਾਨੁ ॥੧॥
Says Nanak, this is the Path; other things lead to Shatan. ||1||

I see no fault in referring Maya as Satan. Either way my point was its our own minds thinking that keeps us from living according to Gurmat.

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sukhdeep singh

Original word for Satan is Shatan in Hebrew, and the word satan ( Shatan) does exist in Gurbani.
ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਖੈ ਰਾਹੁ ਏਹੁ ਹੋਰਿ ਗਲਾਂ ਸ਼ੈਤਾਨੁ ॥੧॥
Says Nanak, this is the Path; other things lead to Shatan. ||1||

Veerjio, you are confused, shatan is not a hebrew word, its a arabic word. In hebrew Satan is ha-satan (as per wiki) not shaytaan ( this is arabic). Again punjabi has lot of Arabic words. Shaytaan is one of them.

Moreover veerji, please don't quote gurbani with wrong spellings. "ਸ਼" is not used in Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. Please don't change the original shabad jio, humble request.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਖੈ ਰਾਹੁ ਏਹੁ ਹੋਰਿ ਗਲਾਂ ਸੈਤਾਨੁ ॥੧॥

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sukhdeep singh
I see no fault in referring Maya as Satan

Even if you are not considering Satan as a physical being, Maya and Satan cannot be used in anonymity.

Maya as per Gurmat can be good or bad, good if we live under his hukam, Bad if we let Maya control us.

PS:- Please listen to the link of the audio gurmat vichar by Bhai Kulbir Singh for better understanding.

Bhul Chuk Di Mafi.

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

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Maya and Satan cannot be used in anonymity.

Should say "synonymously".

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਚ -
Sri Satgur Vaak

ਸੋ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਰੂਪ ਹੈ, ਨੀਲ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਧਹਿਰਾਇ ਜਪੇ ਜਾਪੁ ਗੁਰਬਰ ਅਕਾਲ, ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਪਹਿਰਾਇ I ੧ I
So akaali roop hai, neel bastr dhahrae jape jaap gurbar akaal, sarabloh pahrae

ਸਰਬਲੋਹ ਚਕ੍ਰ ਕਰਦ......ਛੱਲਾਦਿ, ਬੀਧੇ ਕਾਨ ਨਾ ਨਾਕ ਕੋ, ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਮ੍ਰਿਜਾਦ I
Sarbloh chakr karad.......challaad beedhe kaan naa naak ko, satgur kee mrijaad
...........

ਪਾਤ੍ਰ ਸਰਬ ਸੁ ਲੋਹ ਕੇ, ਭੁਗਤੇ ਅਸਨ ਸੁਆਦਿ ਲੱਕੜੀ ਕੋ ਭੋਜਨ ਭਖੇ, ਨੀਲ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਮਿਰਜਾਦ I
Paatr sarab so loh ko, bhagte asan suaad lakkRee ko bhojan bhakhe, neel bastr mirjaad
..........

ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਮੈਂ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਕਰ, ਪੰਚ ਜਨਨ ਤੇ ਭਾਗ I
Guru Granth Mai preet kar, panch janan te bhaag
..............

ਤੀਨ ਕਾਲ ਮੇਂ ਨਾਪ ਜਪੁ, ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਕਟ ਫਾਸਿ I
Teen kaal me naap jap, janam maran kat faas
...............

ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨ ਸੀਸ ਪੈ ਰਾਖ ਕੈ, ਬੁੰਗਾ ਊਚਾ ਧਾਰ ਧਰੀ, ਸੁ ਕਲਗੀ ਪੰਥ ਸਿਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਹੋਇ ਦਯਾਰ I
Kripaan sees pai raakh kai, bunga oochar dhaar dharee, su kalgee panth sir satgur hoe dayaar

ਲੋਹ ਪਾਤ੍ਰ ਮੈਂ ਛਕੈ, ਨੀਲ ਪੀਤ ਧਾਰੇ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਭੂਸ਼ਨ ਲੋਹ ਕੇ ਧਾਰੇ, ਕੋਟਿ ਗੰਗਾ ਸਮ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਸਮਝੇ......
Loh paatr mai chakai, neel peet yaare bastr bhooshan loh ke dhaare, kot ganga sam amritsar samjhe


(Rehatnama - Bhai Dayaa Singh Jee, Jathedaar Panj Payaray)

Taken from http://www.tapoban.org/forum/read.php?1,5691

Sorry I am not able to offer a translation or vichaar on this, as I don't have any knowledge, hopefully one of the respected members of the forum can.

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Awesome Inspirational Thread.

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Bhai Kulbir Singh jee has done an amazing seva by quoting and translating the passages from the only real book of Sikh Rehit Maryada--Gurmat Bibek.

Gurmat BIbek is a great book indeed by you are ignorant in saying its the only book on Sikh Rehat Maryada. Giani Gurbachan SIngh
Ji Khalsa also has a book titled " Gurbani Paath Darshan" which he talks about rehat extensively. There are other great books to which
mention rehat maryada.