preetam singh veerjee, i'm sorry if my curiosity sounded rash. i simply do not understand all of the rules. for example, when i travel, i usually carry a gutka with me. clearly i can't walk through the airport barefoot. if i want to read it while sitting on the plane, i'd slip off my shoes and rinse my hands from a water bottle. i think there is a place for practicality in sikhi. my concby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
ਮੇਰੇ ਗੁਣ ਅਵਗਨ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰਿਆ ॥ | He has not considered my merits and demerits; ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਅਪਣਾ ਬਿਰਦੁ ਸਮਾਰਿਆ ॥ this is God's Own Nature. ਕੰਠਿ ਲਾਇ ਕੈ ਰਖਿਓਨੁ ਲਗੈ ਨ ਤਤੀ ਵਾਉ ਜੀਉ ॥੧੮॥ Hugging me close in His Embrace, He protects me, and now, even the hot windby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
is it allowed to transport a gutka with shoes on? can you carry it on an airplane? in a car? if so, at what point do you have to remove your shoes, when you open it? is common sense allowed, or do we have a rule for everything?by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Why is the UN a sham? They told France to change this law in 2008. If France declines, what can the UN do? Shouldn't our outrage be focused on France?by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteIf Singhs can follow pooran maryada in those difficult times then what is the problem in the time of peace and having all the luxuries available? this is logical. i noticed when attending a funeral in india in winter that very few people removed their shoes during the paath and ardaas. this includes some famous and respected gursikhs. i assumed this was acceptable because of the colby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteI think he wanted reassurance that what he was doing was okay or not thanks for clarifying. i thought perhaps the question was a subtle way to show off how much paath he's doing.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ Aasaa, Fifth Mehl: ਗੁਨੁ ਅਵਗਨੁ ਮੇਰੋ ਕਛੁ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰੋ ॥ He does not consider my merits or demerits. ਨਹ ਦੇਖਿਓ ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਸੀਗਾਰੋ ॥ He does not look at my beauty, color or decorations. ਚਜ ਅਚਾਰ ਕਿਛੁ ਬਿਧਿ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਨੀ ॥ I do not know theby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
i'm confused. if you already knew the answer, why did you ask the question?by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteI don't understand the "if possible" part bhenji? i think it means we shouldn't let superstitions take over our life. of course, it's a show of love to remove one's shoes, and we should do that when we can. say you're walking through the snow and not wearing shoes would result in frostbite, and possible amputation of the extremities. do you think it might be smarter to just do ardaaby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteHe created all colours and He is in all colours; therefore, it must be okay to wear these colours. If we use this line of argument, one could argue that Vaheguru created tobacco and poppy seeds; therefore it is okay to consume these drugs. am i the only one who sees a difference between committing a bujjar kurehet and wearing colorful clothing? i don't know how you can even compare consumby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteBaba Banda Singh Jee Bahadur and his army's wearing of red was one of the reasons for the split with Tatt Khalsa. the primary reasons were that the "tat" khalsa supported meat eating and consumption of bhang. i believe the color was simply to distinguish one from the other. QuoteThose who are quoting Gurbani pangtees in their support should think very carefully as to what they are tyinby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
the sikh rehet maryada states that when transporting guru sahib, shoes should be removed *if possible*, but no superstitions should be entertained if removal of the shoes isn't possible. i'd assume the same would apply to handling a gutka and reciting paath. remove them if you can, if you can't, don't freak out about it. sikhi is about love and devotion, not superstition.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
note: i'm not discounting the importance of khalsa colors. as stated above, khalsa is an army, and armies must have uniforms. clearly it's best for a member of the khalsa fauj to wear the correct uniform. however, the notion that wearing certain colors will send you to "hell" is simply absurd.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
intermarrying between cousins can result in increased genetic disease of the offspring. so even if it's not mentioned in sikhi, it's clearly a bad idea from a scientific perspective. research the british royal family if you want more information about how it can effect the children of such unions...by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
bhenjee, don't worry too much about it. the panth approved sikh rehet maryada doesn't say anything about the colors you wear effecting your soul's status after death. if the panj didn't say anything about it during amrit sanchar, then it's clearly not a big deal. history tells us that baba banda singh bahadur and his fauj wore red, do we really think gurmukhs like that are going to hell?by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
ਵਰਨ ਰੂਪ ਵਰਤਹਿ ਸਭ ਤੇਰੇ ॥ In all colors and forms, You are pervading.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
where do you live? there are always some samagams going on during the winter break... i know there's one in toronto and one in vancouver.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
yeah, i wondered if it had anything to do with that... i thought the keseri nishan sahib might have come about during the time of the mahants running the gurdwaras... and somehow just never got "fixed". thanks!by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
if keseri is not a khalsa color, why are nishan sahib's keseri? why do panj piyaras wear keseri? when did basanti change to keseri?by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
my dog is a vegetarian. anyway, i used to volunteer at a food pantry where we distributed food to poor families. here's how i handled it. the "fresh" or frozen meat and eggs i wouldn't handle, i let my team mates do that part. they can leak and the containers aren't very strong. but for canned goods, i just dealt with it. i mean, you don't really come in contact with the product when thby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
i think we can eat and remember god both at once. ਜਿਨਾ ਸਾਸਿ ਗਿਰਾਸਿ ਨ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਸੇ ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਪੂਰੇ ਸਹੀ ਜਾਣਿ ॥ Those who do not forget the Lord, while breathing or eating - know them to be the perfect servants of the Lord.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
if one is permitted to store food in glass vessels at home, it is only logical that one could also use those same glass vessels to transport food to work (or to friend's houses, picnicks, etc). transfer the food into sarbloh before consuming, just like one would at home. the idea that one cannot eat lunch outside the house is pretty much ridiculous. sarbloh bibek is supposed to aid in your sby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteGursikhs don't eat or drink in this scenario implies those who do are not gursikhs. QuoteJust dont travel then. That'll be my advice to you. Prevents both situations; taking off Kirpaan, and having to stay hungry. um, not really an option for those who have family in far away countries, or those who wish to walk in the footsteps of our gurus but aren't blessed to live in india. i'lby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
QuoteThe choice is ultimately yours to make, of course. that's exactly my point. it's not a codified rehet, so it's up to the individual. so go for it if that's what makes you happy. but there's no reason to tell others that they're not a gursikh if they don't follow it. there's so much judging of others on here lately. it's kind of disheartening.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
LPN is a very hard job with very little pay. you get the title of "nurse", but it mainly consists of making beds, cleaning up vomit, excrement, etc, maybe feeding patients. if you look at the job as seva it may be very rewarding, but it's not a great option for a career if you need to support yourself or your family because the pay is very little. if you don't want to get a four year degreeby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
no need to upload them to another server... they're already online. go to the "share this" link above the picture. click "grab html/bbcode", then copy the text in the box. paste that text here: see, works like a charm.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
sorry, i just found the idea of putting bath water in the fridge hilarious and absurd. i don't think it's fair to compare that to someone denying panth approved writings like those of bhai nand lal jee. if bhai nand lal jee said to put our bath water in the fridge, i'm sure we'd all do it.by 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Quotei cannot do path properly if i am hungry and if i try to i feel like i am torturing myself and i don't enjoy it much as it lessens my concentration in prayer....prayer without concentration = God will not be pleased with me for it. makes sense. sikhi isn't about illogical rituals or self torture. it's about remembering god. some people find they remember god better if they deprive theby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
so what did singhs of guru sahib's time do during the summer time? the sarovars at gurdwaras are not cold in summer, neither are the rivers in punjab. and they certainly weren't refrigerating their bath water... i don't think the instruction for cold water means we must have ice cold water. i think the instruction is so that we don't waste time and resources making warm water, which is a luby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum
when shaheed bhai fauja singh and other jatha singhs were in prison they were not allowed kirpaans (as documented by his visitors), yet he famously kept sarbloh bibek in prison, which would imply he was eating something during this time. i know that bhai sahib randhir singh fasted until he got a dastaar (and until he got hair oil, etc), but i seem to remember there were specific prisons whereby 1kaur - Gurmat Discussion Forum