A response to this is that in regards to Gender Equality, whether it is in the Western context or Sikh context, does not constitute equality of outcome, rather equality of opportunity. An exemplification of this is that both men and women in countries like Canada & Australia have equal access to education and job opportunities, and this constitutes equality of opportunity. What is not constitutedby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Shersinghaz, the views expressed within the above quotes of the feminists are reactionary ideals that they have taken up due to thousands of years of oppression in all parts of the world. In hinduism, there was the practise of Sati, in Christianity, women aren't allowed to utter a word in church nor speak against their husband, even if he is wrong. In islam, theses quotes will be enough of an insby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Pyaarae Veerjee, could you please explain the difference between Sikhi's ideas of equality of genders and the Western concept of Feminism, Jee? It would be very interesting to find out!by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ noun noun: feminism the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. It is evident throughout history that there have been many feminists and there was not a single human who started the feminist ideals. Even our Guroo Saahibaan are considered feminists as they vigorously supported women's rights. That's all there is to it. Advocating fby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Shersinghaz's views are a reflection of the oppressive nature the Sikhs have taken towards women of our faith. These misogynistic beliefs stem from ideas rooted into punjabi and Indian culture, where women are looked upon as burdens. One does not need to look far to see these misogynistic beliefs manifest themselves within our religion. Women cannot do kirtan at Harmandir Sahib, they cannot do thby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Veer Navroop Singh Jee, may I ask what is your reasoning behind suggesting that a gurmat Socio-Political system would have socialist characeristics, Jee?by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I've always had a question. In english translations of Gurbanee, we mostly refer to Vaaheguroo as "He". Is this due to most of Gurbanee refering to Vaaheguroo in a masculine format, or can it be attributed to some sort of cultural bias where God is perceived as male due to this idea that the Male is perceived as the stronger of the two genders?by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
One of Rabindranath Tagore's poems, this one is about Shaheed Baba Banda Singh Jee Bahadur. A beautiful poem. On the banks of the five rivers, Up rise the Sikhs spontaneous; With hair coiled above their head Inspired by the Mantra their Guru spread Fearless and unyielding..... "Glory to Guruji" - thousands of them Resound the horizon; At the rising sun of the dawn The Sikhs sby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Jee, Guroo Saahib loves everyone and is especially happy with Gursikhs who keep as much Rehat Maryada as possible. Of course Guroo Saahib will save any gursikh who does Sath Bania with full pyaar and shardaa, in conjunction with Naam Abhiyaas. Having said that, it would be of great benefit if you read the third chapter of Rangley Sajjan where Bhai Saahib talks about the Gursikh known as "The Goldby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
NS44 Veerjee, thank you for asking the question Jee Veerjee, in one of the Kirtan Books Gurmukh Pyare Professor Kartar Singh Jee released, Professor Sahib added some bandishes that were composed in what Professor Jee calls "Raag Maru". Professor Sahib also goes on to tell us how, I believe somewhere in the late 1980's or early 1990's Professor Jee and other Gursikhs such as Bhai Avtar Singh Jeby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Absolutely agree with Gurs1kh veerjee, though the point they raised about the Shabad being sung in the exact Raag it was written in, I would have to say I disagree. Whilst it would be optimal to sing in the Raag that has been allocated, it should be worth noting that at the basis of Raag oriented Sangeet is the concept of improvisation. Improvisation and free-flowing music is what sets apart Hindby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I do agree with the 50/50 system where half of the cirriculum would focus on philosophies of different religions and half of the curriculum on sciences and mathematics, but would the half of the curriculum focusing on religions also focus on the atheistic reasoning behind the rejection of religion? It is important to study all philosophies, whether it be religious philosophies, socio-political phby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
A few simple, yet profound questions. What would a "Sikh State" encompass in terms of its social system? What would be the economic system put in place of such a Sikh State? Would it emulate communism, socialism, capitalism or some other system? I simply cannot find any answers to these questions.by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (November 22, 2014)—With the motive of providing a political alternative to the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)-Bhartya Janta Party nexus in Punjab, another Akali Dal faction named “United Akali Dal” was formed by the leaders of various Sikh organizations. A huge gathering was witnessed at Guru Nanak Bhawan which was attended by representatives of Panthik organizationby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Gurbaksh Singh Khasla begins indefinite hunger strike in Ambala (Haryana); Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners November 14, 2014 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau Ambala, Haryana: Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa of Haryana started his indefinite hunger strike today (14 November). He is seeking release of seven Sikh political prisoners, who were sentenced to imprisonment for life, but were not beingby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Thank you for your reply, Bhai Kulbir Singh Jee. Couldn't agree more with you. The arguments put forth in favour of only allowing Panj Pyare to be Male Gursikhs are, quite frankly, illogical and hold no credible basis. It's refreshing to see so many RehitVaan Gursikhs agreeing that Panj Pyare Seva can be taken up by our respected mothers, sisters and daughters.by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai Sukhdeep Singh Jee, couldn't agree with you more. There are a number of reasons as to why a separate khalistani state won't work. Here is one as well: We'll be a landlocked country, what that means is that we aren't connected to any sea. Most of the supplies a country gets, it gets from huge craters that travel across the ocean because it's much cheaper than ordering it by plane, yet Khaliby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Singh_91 Veerjee, since there isn't a definitive answer on what should be done about this behaviour, or even if it is "anti-gurmat" or not well founded when comparing it to what Sri Satguroo Jee has taught us, it would be nice if you would treat this matter in a more civilised way rather than calling out gursikhs who do these kind of activities "Malechh". It's with great regret I've seen 6 peoplby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Giani Gurdev Singh Jee Australia Vaale and Bhai Kuljit Singh Jee Rababi when they were younger. They are singing this shabad in Raag Gauri and Taal Panj Taal Kee Savaari. Though in the 4th Part of this recording they change to TeenTaal. Absolutely amazing!!!!!by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
As the title of this thread suggests, can women be Panj Pyare? Could the Singhs and Singhnees who reply to this provide some sort of proof, evidence or anything that will reinforce their viewpoint?by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
We present the following private collection to the inquisitive Internet participants. The treasure is made available in the form of microfilms, photocopies and purchasing the original. We have selected the following rare manuscripts as introduction:- 1. The first book ever compiled in Gurmukhi Script is "Bani Behangam". It is Guru Nanak Dev Ji's great work. SIDH GOSHT annotated during the 2by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Vaaheguroo! Just went through your site Jee! Amazing. Absolutely amazing. Will tell everyone else I know about this website.by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I've been reading up on them and they follow a revivalist movement called Wahhabism, which is like an extreme version of Sunni Islam. The head, Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi, also known as Caliph Ibrahim among his followers has a PhD in Islamic studies. They use the Quran, Hadiths, and another Islamic text to justify their horrible treatment of women. In order to gain a more indept analysis of their religby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Correction, Damdami taksal sundar gutka only has Jaap sahib, swayie, Chaupai sahib and chandi di vaar, not shastar naam Malaby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
If you want more clarification jee, there are a number of PDF copies of Puraatan Dasam Granth Saroops in the literature section of Gurmatveechar.org. They also have a number of Singhs who do Shastar naam Mala Paath on audio.by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
All the Pothis that I've ever seen start Shastar Naam Maalaa Like this: Eik Oangkaar Shree Vaaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh Atthh Shree Shastar Naam Maalaa Puraan Likhyaatae Shree Bhagauti Jee Sahaaae, Paatshahi Dasvee Doharaa. (Damdami Taksal Sundar Gutka, Budha Dal Sundar Gutka and a number of others) Hope that helps Jee.by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Gursikho, I was wondering if anyone has any information on Maalkauns Kee Vaar Patshahi Dasvi, and any information on translation of Sarbloh Bani or how it is structered. Gursikhs have told me that Maalkauns was one of Shree Guroo Gobind Singh Jee's favourite Ragas, and that there are a number of beautiful Taranas in Sarbloh Bani.by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Saws Abaya Jee! Please read this excerpt from a Sanatan-Hindu-Sikh blog's main page. "Dedicated to the preservation & promotion of pure Sanatan Hindu Sikhi heritage which the great Gurus strived to uphold.Today it is systematically being Talibanised by Neo-Sikhs,who are painting an Abrahamic picture of pure Sikhi traditions and brainwashing the Sikh youth into accepting a Sikh history whicby Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Hahaha oh god :') Sanaaatan Dharam :') it's the most ridiculous bunch of crap ever Veer NS44 Jeeo!by Sinner - Gurmat Discussion Forum