ਹੁਕਮੀ ਹੋਵਨਿ ਆਕਾਰ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਕਹਿਆ ਜਾਈ ॥ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਹੋਵਨਿ ਜੀਅ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਉਤਮੁ ਨੀਚੁ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਲਿਖਿ ਦੁਖ ਸੁਖ ਪਾਈਅਹਿ ॥ ਇਕਨਾ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਬਖਸੀਸ ਇਕਿ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਸਦਾ ਭਵਾਈਅby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I was listening to Kathaa by Bhai Paramjit Singh Khalsa (Anandpur Sahib wale) and he nicely explained that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is 'Nehkalank Avtaar'. Nehkalank means one who is without 'kalank' or stain. A human being may get a kalank against them, but Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji can never have a kalank against them. ਆਦੇਸੁ ਤਿਸੈ ਆਦੇਸੁ ॥ ਆਦਿ ਅਨੀਲby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Khalsa Ji, Daas is preparing a 20 minute lecture aimed at non-Sikhs on the title, "Glorious Legacy of the Khalsa." It would be nice to share perhaps one or two historical incidents/accounts/stories and some quotes. Any ideas and suggestions of what to cover or include in 20 minute short talk to non-Sikhs? Thanks Daas, Manvir Singhby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Different views on Meat: Reflections on Kuttha, Jhatka and Halal Meat...by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Khalsa Ji, can anyone provide any historical and practical reasons for wearing two kirpaans (one smaller one and a larger one). Does anyone have any Rehitnamay or quotes that can help to support this in order to help explain to someone. Thanks.by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Dear SinghAbb ji, which Shabads are used against Bibek by people that you are referring to?by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
New topic... Anti-Sikhi Parchaar (Continued...): *** TOPIC - AMRIT-VELAby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Updated posts: Anti-Sikhi Parchaar (Part 5): *** TOPIC - DIETARY BIBEK & SARBLOH Part 1 of 4 http://www.manvirsingh.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/anti-sikhi-parchaar-part-4-topic_31.html Part 2 of 4 http://www.manvirsingh.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/anti-sikhi-parchaar-part-4-topic.html Part 3 of 4 http://www.manvirsingh.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/anti-sikhi-parchaar-part-5-topic.html Part 4 ofby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
It is very worrying how anti-Sikh parchaar is happening within us by those who look like Gursikhs and claim to stand by the Panthic Sikh Rehat Maryada but undermine the very fundamentals of Sikhi like Gurmantar, Amrit-vela, Nitnem, Bibek, Bana, and Dasam Bani. These views seem to stem from the Kala-Afghana group which go further to deny the existence of reincarnation, an after life, Sachkhandby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Interesting videos of an interview with Bhai Amarjit Singh Ludhiana on a talk show in Canada: What is a true Sikh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3yVGPPHMKI Gurbani Vichaar - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI_FnkTo1MA Gurbani Vichaar - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKBeEOXW328 Lots of mention of Darshan, Sach Khand and Parkaash. Interested to know reflection of Gby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I have just come across the video posted on YouTube about how Karhah Parshaad is made at Sri Harmandir Sahib. Its a very informative short documentary. VIDEO: Golden Temple Community Kitchen-Sustainable Living: Karhah Prashad Sadly, I was shocked to see that at 40 seconds a man who clearly cuts his beard and not wearing Bana is stirring the Karhah Parshaad mixture. Then at 2minutes 21 secby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Someone was asked these questions. I got the impression that the person asking was trying to undermine Sikhi, perhaps in pursuit of converting the person being asked the questions. Guru knows. Can learned Gursikhs please share your thoughts to help to put together a comprehensive answer to the following questions: 1. Who were the Gurus of Bhagat Kabir Ji, Bhagat Fareed Ji, Bhagat Parmananby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Some good comparative religions information on SikhAnswers.com : http://www.sikhanswers.com/category/gurmat-christianity/ Also there is a book by Gurbachan Singh Sidhu that compares Gurmat and Christianity.by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Sorry I also mentioned that Bhai Gurdaas Ji records that Gurmantar is Vaheguru and that "Sat Naam" is Vaheguru. But he still sounded unconvinced. I don't think such people could really be convinced. ਸਤਿ ਰੂਪੁ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਮਕ ਦੇਉ ਜਪਾਇਆ|| ਧਰਮਸਾਲ ਕਰਤਾਰ ਪੁਰੁ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਚby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Someone asked me, "In our religion it is a sin if a Muslim does not do Namaaz. If someone is not a Muslim then it is not haraam or sin. A Muslim should know that if he doesn't read Namaaz five times a day he will go to hell.... In your religion is it a sin if someone doesn't do their prayers? Is it only a sin for baptized Sikhs or is it a sin for all Sikhs?" It it is the first time I have beeby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Muslims often ask, "Do you believe Guru Nanak was God or a Messenger or what?" The intention of the question often is to find an opportunity to undermine and attack the belief. In such a situation how would explain who Guru Nanak Dev Ji was? Also when someone says, "So you believe Guru Nanak was God on earth, like Christians believe Jesus was God on earth?"by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I was shocked to hear a Radha Soami say, "What proof do you have the Vaheguru is the GurMantar?" I replied, "My Guru has given this to me. When you take Amrit the Guru gives you the GurMantar." The Radha Soami replied, "But can you be 100% sure that this is the same Mantar, the same Naam, that Guru Nanak Dev Ji practiced? It could have changed. How would you know?" Daas replied, "I know 100%.by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Wonderful Saakhis please post more. It would be also beneficial if Sangat could add a summary at the end of the Gurmat Sikhia from each Saakhi.by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Very shameful. One act by one individual wearing Sikhi Saroop and having the name "Singh" stains the whole community. The act is nindan-yog. May Guru ji bless the victim with faith and strength to get on with her life. Vaheguruby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Daas has met Bibi Amarjit Kaur Ji on two occasions and each time she spoke very highly of Baba Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindranwale and Baba Thakur Singh Ji. Sadly repeated lies becomes the truth for some people. This called "propaganda". People can seem to write anything and everything on the Internet, even if it is not truthful.by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Good link: Bapu Ji shares his thoughts in the video on the linkby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai Sahib Ji, The person in question is actually a Radho Soami. I must a very dedicated Radha Soami. He questions the word "Satguru" and seems convinced Satguru has to be a living being who is in a human body. He also frequently asks about "Panch Shabad" mentioned in Anand Sahib and believes that Naam is any name of God. I don't argue with the person, and they with attention and respect listeby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
A non-Amritdhari who does a lot of Simran and Saadhna asked, "Why is Vaheguru quiet?... Vaheguru doesn't seem to respond to me?" Interesting to have Gursikhs thoughts and reflections. Daas contemplated on Bhagat Baba Ravidaas jee Sahib's shabad in Dhanaasaree Raag: ਹਉ ਬਲਿ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਉ ਰਮਈਆ ਕਾਰਨੇ || ਕਾਰਨ ਕਵਨ ਅਬੋਲ || ਰਹਾਉ ||by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Please share your thoughts and any relate Gurbani or Sakhian relating to some people's common perception that Sikhi is "all about love" and when love comes in to the equation that keeping Rehat becomes less significant. Someone commented, "Love is spontaneous, care-free, etc. whereas discipline is focused, scheduled, executed. How do we need to be?" Hoping this post will benefit the Sangby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Are there any sins (paap) that in accordance to Gurmat that Akaal Purakh will never forgive?by Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Beautiful Shabad summing up one's Jeevan before and after meeting the True Guru (i.e. before and after receiving Naam from Satguru Jee): ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ Aasaa Raag, Fifth Nanak: ਰਾਗ ਆਸਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਬਾਣੀ। ਅਪੁਸਟ ਬਾਤ ਤੇ ਭਈ ਸੀਧਰੀ ਦੂਤ ਦੁਸਟ ਸਜਨਈ ॥ Tby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Khalsa Ji, How would you reply to someone asking, "What will Sikhi do for me?" Today, even some Amritdhari youth have taken Amrit but struggle to motivate themselves and fall in the trap of the world and struggle to see what Sikhi will offer them. Would be good to share some Gurbani lines, personal testimonials and Saakhis. This would be great parchaar resource for all to share withby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Firstly, there is no need for this topic. However, sometimes people in ignorance and curiosity may question Gursikhs about Bibek Rehit regarding this. Daas' limited thoughts on the topic are the following: Kumma Maashki never gave Mata Ji and Sahibzade food, it was his next door neighbour Bibi Lakshmi Devi. Bibi Lakshmi Devi, I am assuming was a Sikh but not taken "Khande-di-Pahul". Just beby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Khalsa Ji, Daas was research history of Chhote Sahibzaade and Mata Gujjar Kaur Ji. There are three incidents of where they are offered Langar Pani by Shardhaaloo which don't appear to be Amritdhari. 1. When stopping at Kumma Maashki's hut, I read that Bibi Lakshmi Devi, a Brahmin, who was Kumma Maashki's next door neighbour gave Mata Ji and Sahibzaade parshaada paanee. 2. Gangu Brahminby Manvir Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum