Bhai Sahib's Beautiful Mind One thing that's always stood out to me about Bhai Sahib is his incredible mind. Bhai Sahib has always had the BEST ideas. Sometimes I would be so astonished by the things he would think up. He was always thinking about Panthic affairs, and he had conjured up huge plans that seriously would have changed the world. Holy moly. He knew it too. Only a few months beforby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai Sahib's Seva There's a lot to be said about so many aspects of Bhai Sahib's life - his Bhagti, his knowledge of Gurbani, his Gurmat attributes, etc. - but one thing that is hardly ever brought to light is the Seva he did of Gursikhs throughout his entire life. I'm sure older Gursikhs can attest to Seva that he's done from his younger days as well, but I will talk about what I have persoby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
My Early Experience with Bhai Sahib The first time I met Bhai Sahib, I was around 19 years old. I had only ever read his posts on the forum until that point. When I met him for the first time, he was very different from what I had imagined. For one, he was still very young, which struck me because I had imagined someone much older. Besides that, I could sense his uniqueness immediately. He hby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
"In this Gurpramaan, the word ਸਿਮਰਹਿ means desire - emphasizing that even gods and goddesses desire this human body." Interesting, I did not know that Simreh also means desire.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Recent incidents have led me to reflect on something that I've noticed most people don't have a concept of. Normally, people expect that their good actions should cut their bad actions and often wonder why they face the Kropi of Guru Sahib or Gurmukhs after having done so much effort. Most people have an expectation in their mind that all their good efforts should outweigh their mistakes. Howeverby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Maybe "outright" instead of "upright".by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Great job translating an important lekh! Keep it coming.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Daas wrote this several years ago, and just stumbled on it again now. Interesting to look back on old writing. Your face is a picture of calm - of perfect composure. On the inside, still waters give ways to tidal waves ripping up delicate shores. Your body walks amidst a crowd, blending with their movements, walking in rhythm with their steps. You smile, you nod at their gestures. Yourby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Clothes that not so long ago would have been considered scandalous in both Eastern and Western culture have become the norm in society today, so much so that even respectful, faithful Amritdhari bibian do not think twice before wearing them. I actually remember when items like skinny jeans had just hit the market, and I remember being shocked seeing Punjabi girls wearing them - and then within aby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
As Gursikh parents, it is our DUTY to do our very best to ensure that our children become Chardikala Gursikhs when they are older. It is definitely possible to give our children the best chance at becoming Gurmukhs. Based on Daas's observations, here are the 4 ways that in my opinion are the most important and helpful in this endeavour. 1. Sakhis - "BabaNian KahaNian Put Suput Karen". This isby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
My heart is not virtuous My garbs are all black My nature is to falter With every step fall back; I have no decorations No bravado feats I'm a fallen soldier Shot by my own deeds; My heart's desires Are elementally pure But, my determination, Never does endure. Blessed is Bhai Manjh Jee, Who bit down his hankaar With patience, he endured, And won his Prabhu's heart; Blessed isby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I will try to find and share the passage soon jee.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai Randhir Singh jee has written about Nehkalank Avtaar. He is not Guru Sahib, but a mukt rooh who will come in the form of a Singh to bring Khalsa Raaj. It's definitely true.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
The Gurmat asools of Seva have become widely lost from the Panth, with Nimrata being replaced with ideas of entitlement. It is far too common to hear people complain about Bibekis who refuse to eat from people who have "prepared them food with love", as if they have committed some sin. Yet, if people would only pay attention to our history, they would see that according to Gurmat, it is not the jby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I think Bhai Harmeet Singh's question was if there is some guide to being able to distinguish between Gurbani terms that are literal and terms that are using contemporary language.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
In lectures I've done, non-Sikhs have been always intrigued by the topic of baNa, especially as they are already wondering why I look different from any Sikh woman they've seen before, with a dastar and chola, and it's a good idea to go wearing shaster for yourself jee, especially as it serves as a purpose to also educate on Kirpan. On the topic of bana, I have always used that as a segway to talby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Lol at last part!by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Please share Gurmat-related, Punjabi books appropriate for young children jeeo.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
These are important points for every Sikh to understand. Nowadays even Sikh parchaariks preach the idea that many paths lead to Vaheguru, but Gurbani is very clear on this. Without understanding the supremacy of Sikhi, one cannot know the purpose of Sikhi, the purpose of taking Sikh janam, the purpose of Amrit, and ultimately the purpose of their own life. Therefore it is very, very important toby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Daasgupt jee, I would have to politely disagree. It's important to note that these variances and allowances in the strictness level of bibek are decided upon after veechar and collectively passed gurmata by Sangat. However, although there are different levels of strictness within bibek, there are some things that would be considered totally outside the parameters of bibek. Packaged almond milk anby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
These are great questions, as I have not seen anyone make a post on this topic yet, and it is quite important. Are there any certain extra paath I should be reciting daily? Many bibian begin doing Sehaj Paaths for the baby. Definitely you should add an extra Sukhmani Sahib for the baby or more, as hsingh has mentioned. Is there any additional traditions/rehat I should be keepinby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Professor Sahib Singh's explanation of "Akhar" makes less sense to me, if someone could confirm would be good.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
The files are being updated I believe jee.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhenjee, raw oats are fine, however the rolled oats you find in stores are not raw and have been pre-cooked, thus we cannot eat them. Medjool dates should be fine though.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Vah, what a collection of portraits. Beautiful Gurmukh roohs.by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
To be fair, dhadhi vaaran, kavisharies, etc., are artforms parvaan by Guru Sahib for self-expression outside of Gurbani. (Obviously hip-hop isn't approvable.)by sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Most of his stuff is Sikhi or spirituality or dharam related. I was a fan of his before I took amrit, for this reason. His belief is thaf hip-hop can be used to do spread positive messages among youth brought up in the West, because it's in a language and medium they understand and enjoy. However, most gurmukhs are against seeing Sikhs take to these outlets because they are representive of a veryby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Agreed with Bhai Jagjit Singh jee. If you read about Bhai Randhir Singh jee, they started doing paath for the first time in their life just becuse their father told them that it would help them pass their exams. Although they had started out doing it for personal worldly purposes, it very quickly changed their life. Not only that, but they reached such high levels of spirituality that they changeby sk - Gurmat Discussion Forum