“Parvaan Karo” does not make any sense not because it is irrational to pray for Degh parvaan to Guru Sahib. What makes anyone think Degh prepared according to maryada by a rehatvaan Sikh would not be parvaan? Preparation of Degh according to maryada is by default parvaan. Traditional words of “Bhog Laavo” are proper and according to Gurmat. Missionaries have unnecessarily started saying pby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Guru Ramdas Ji built the sarovar but it was kacha. Guru Arjan Dev Ji founded and built Harmandar Sahib as well as making the sarovar pacca. The idea was envisioned by the 3rd Guru, started by the 4th Guru and finalized by the 5th Guru.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Language is one of the ways for a growing community to mark its distinct character and distinguish itself from others. Gargajj bolay were used for this very purpose not just to have a code language. These words became part of everyday language of Sikhs and provide a glimpse of with what strength and boldness they faced hardships. For example, killing a Mughal was considered as easy as farting (efby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Can you present the sources you have studied?by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
This is a very good post. I think it is 100% correct. A Sikh by very definition is a god-oriented person who submits to the Will of God. Homosexual on the other hand is someone who is sex-oriented person and acts under the influence of lustful mind. This is why homosexuality is completely opposite and averse to the path of Sikhi. I would like to add here that not just homosexuality but it is tby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
You still don't understand the reality. No one has ever argued on this forum that Akalis are innocent or not panthic enemies but the fact remains that any government in Punjab is only the puppet of the Central government. It is the machiavellian principles which our people terribly fail to understand. Read the Indian Constitution yourself to see how state powers have been eroded over time. Statesby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
If Panj Pyare are selected just for the purpose of administering Amrit then their position resolves after their duties are carried. However, Panj Pyare are not limited to just this task only. If Panj Pyare are selected to lead the Panth as political leaders then their position remains as long as they remain in the office until Sarbat Khalsa meets and selects new Panj Pyare. This is how it is suppby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Word ‘Hukam’ has multiple meanings and there are different types of Hukam in Gurbani. What you are asking about is what a lot of people get confused over. Because on one hand, Gurbani says everything is in Hukam and then on the other instructs us to follow the Hukam, The fact is that Guru Sahib is referring to two different types of Hukam. First Hukam is Creative Will of God i.e. ਹੁby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Vaheguru has no desire or need for creation. It is simply His leela or sport. He does not need to experience anything since He is Poora and not lacking anything. Since He is the material as well as efficient cause of creation, it leaves no room for Him to have a desire to experience the creation. As a sport, He creates a destroys over and over.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I could be very wrong but I will try to answer one of your questions briefly. Word ‘Hukam’ has multiple meanings and there are different types of Hukam in Gurbani. What you are asking about is what a lot of people get confused over. Because on one hand, Gurbani says everything is in Hukam and then on the other instructs us to follow the Hukam, The fact is that Guru Sahib is referring to two dby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Prem Sumarag was edited by Bhai Randhir Singh research scholar, the same person who wrote Dasven Patshah Ka Granth.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Gurbani says: ਬਾਰੰ ਬਾਰ ਬਾਰ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਜਪੀਐ ॥ ਰਸਨਾ ਜਪੈ ਨ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਕਰਿ ਕਟੀਐ ॥by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
In light of increased attacks on Sikhs all around, it is best for us to take constructive measures to defend ourselves and dispel ignorance about Sikh identity. It is quite disturbing to read about so many attacks and frustrating to see no action in doing parchaar. While it is nearly impossible for Sikhs to come together on same platform to preach Sikhi these days, I think at the very least eachby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
According to Gurbani and Vaars, every person must take Amrit (Naam) to become a Sikh of the Guru. The method from 1469-1699 was charan Amrit which was changed to Khanda Amrit later on. Many scholars have given different reasons but not a single one asserts that it was a departure from earlier traditions or reserved for men only. Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699 implemented the same Gurbani principlesby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
These are good write-ups. I have been thinking about writing an article on Amrit Vela but you have pretty much done it. I would suggest to show how Amrit Vela interpretation by missionaries is wrong and nonsense. It is one thing to quote Gurbani and prove a point but whole another thing to show how a different interpretation is wrong. Kala Afghana, Jammu, Dhundha and others are coming up with theby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
The article's been uploaded here:by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Quoteif it is God's Grace that we should not do anything right? should we wait for his grace to happen? So how can one receive Grace without doing anything? Is God’s grace given randomly? Muslims believe God’s grace is given due to one’s merits which makes grace contingent upon actions. Hence, God does not remain ‘Azaad’. Christians believe not in merits but in grace. This also takby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Chanting Naam should be considered Grace of Vaheguru rather than attributing it to one’s own efforts which result in inflation of haumai. Taking Amrit, waking up at Amrit Vela, doing seva etc. should all be considered part of grace. This is why Gursikhs do shukrana ardaas before and after Naam japp. When Gurbani says humans cannot do anything on their own, what it means is that since all laws aby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
The verse you quoted does not at all refer to past life karma exclusively. It is talking about karma (deeds) in general sense which include past and present. The emphasis still lies in responsibility i.e. one is far or near to God due to one's own actions. So the verse is really telling us to do good deeds via Naam japp.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Now we move on to discussing the Pauri of Bhai Gurdas Ji to prove that its actual meanings are contrary to what is being propagated. Bhai Gurdas Ji in the last Pauri (49) of his first Vaar explains the significance of Gurmantar. ਸਤਿਜੁਗ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਾਸਦੇਵ ਵਾਵਾ ਵਿਸ਼ਨਾ ਨਾਮ ਜਪਾਵੈ॥ ਦੁਆਪਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਹਰੀ ਕby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Please take a look at this link: This entire article is taken from Lions, Princesses and Gurus written by a Hindu turned Christian named Ram Gidoomal. The book is an attempt to train Christians to convert Sikhs. I don’t mind Christians or other non-Sikhs writing anti-Sikh articles and books but what I find a bit surprising is the fact that such material is being used by “Sikh” sites. Suby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Sorry for misunderstanding. The article on Sikh State and other topics have been written by scholars not myself. The one I will post I think is from 'Guru Nanak's Philosophy of Politics' by Gurdip Kaur. It covers many subjects.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
There are numerous books on the subject. One can read Gurbani and study Sikh history to understand Sikh concept of society, justice, politics etc. These concepts provide principles not exact methods because methods are always dated and require amendments. Most Sikhs these days are stuck with Western education concepts and fail to understand Sikh ideals. For this very reason, all historians who wrby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai Vir Singh has written an article on this subject. It should answer all the related questions. I will try to find it and email it to you.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
This should help:by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteDhan Guru Sahib knew what he was doing - I am sure if antarejamee sache patsha wanted women to be in the punj I used to be dead against women being in Panj Pyare but think about this: When Guru Sahib asked for a head (five times), who was the call made out to? Was it only to men or were women part of the assembly? Guru Sahib did not ask for a male's head which shows that he included woby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Contrary to your name, your entire post is filled irrational and uneducated statements. You fail to see the current situation of Punjab in its historic, cultural, religious, political and social background. You are viewing current situations in a vacuum without probing into the series of events that have taken place in prior. You also failed to provide any evidence to back up your claims. Hence,by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Since I did not want the topic of Panj Pyare to be hijacked any further, I am starting a new topic to address a completely ridiculous post recently written by eyesacademic. Eyesacademic, since you have decided to deliberately attack most Khalistanis branding them as ignorant and unaware of the real issues, I will respond to your foolish statements on behalf of most Khalistanis. QuoteMost ofby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Sikhs should learn the lesson that showing up empty handed to stop a cult is harmful and injurious. The government is always on their side. We have seen it happen numerous times since 1978. Either we challenge them for a debate or take the same course Sikhs took post 78 to deal with the narakdharis.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum