ਧਰਤੀ ਪੈਰਾਂ ਹੇਠਿ ਹੈ ਧਰਤੀ ਹੇਠਿ ਵਸੰਦਾ ਪਾਣੀ॥ ਪਾਣੀ ਚਲੈ ਨੀਵਾਣ ਨੋ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਸੁਧੁ ਪਰਾਣੀ॥ ਬਹੁ ਰੰਗੀ ਇਕ ਰੰਗੁ ਹੈ ਸਭਨਾਂ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਇਕੋ ਜਾਣੀ॥ ਤਤਾ ਹੋਵੈ ਧੁਪ ਵਿਚਿ ਛਾਵੈ ਠੰਢby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Akal Takhat always has been the supreme takhat of all the others. Sarbat Khalsa was called only at this takhat and Gurmattas and hukamnamas were passed here. Role of other takhats has been to support the decision of Akal Takhat. Having a single person as “jathedar” of any takhat is simply contrary to Gurmat. Akal Takhat is throne of Akal Purakh himself where His hukam reigns supreme. Thereforby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Scholars like Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha, Dr. Trilochan Singh, Sardar Kapoor Singh, Dr. Taran Singh. Prof. Kartar Singh, Surinder Singh Kohli, Giani Partap Singh and many more advocated four Takhats only. In historical records, Damdama Sahib is given the status of Manji or ‘Parchar Kendar’. Akal Takhat was built by Guru Sahib himself, Guru Gobind Singh Ji took avtar at Patna so it was consideredby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Sakhi of meat being served in langar of Guru Angad Dev Ji first appeared in Mehima Parkash Vaartak whose author and the year it was written are unknown though it is sure that it was written in later part of 18th century. This granth is heavily based on Mehima Parkash Kav of Saroop Das Bhalla, a descendent of Guru Amar Das Ji, with some more sakhis such as the meat one added into it. Sakhi of meatby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Isn't that hukamnama kept by descendents of Bhai Dall Singh? Neither is it published nor available for scholars to study. If the proof existed then it doesn't explain why the step was taken very late and eminent Sikh scholars rejected this step. Is there any historical record mentioning Damdama Sahib as takhat? I remember reading it being a “Manji” but not a Takhat.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I wish to know why Damdama Sahib was given the status of a takhat? Was the historic evidence considered? From what I have recently read, it was Fateh Singh (Sant) who introduced this idea and using his influences passed the resolution. Scholars like Sirdar Kapur Singh and Dr. Trilochan Singh as well as dozen other scholars did not agree with this step. Khalsa panth has the power to make any changby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I was under the impression that Guru Har Krishan Ji's name was after his parents: Guru Har Rai Ji and Mata Kishan Ji but in Gur Parnaliyan the name appears as Har Krishan. I have not read anywhere "Sri" being part of the name. What is the source?by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਕਿਸ਼ਨ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਪੜਿਆਂ ਪਤਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਤੋਂ ਹੀ ਗਰੀਬਾਂ, ਅਨਾਥਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਲੋੜਵੰਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਵੱਧ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਸਨ । ਜਦੋਂ ਕਿਤੇ ਵੀ ਕੋਈ ਬਿਮਾਰ ਨਜਰੀ ਪby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Word Jamm and Kaal mean the same thing. Jaam Faas refers to noose of death. See Mahan Kosh.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
ਆਉ ਸਖੀ ਗੁਣ ਕਾਮਣ ਕਰੀਹਾ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਮਿਲਿ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਰੰਗੁ ਮਾਣਿਹ ਰਲੀਆ ਜੀਉ ॥ I am a little puzzled by the word ਮਾਣਿਹ. Is sihari on ਣ there just for sound purpose? Should it not be ਮਾਣਹ? Is this rule followed elsewhere in Gurbani.by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Dr. Trilochan Singh has translated authentic Rehatnamas from authentic handwritten manuscripts. Read "The Turban and The Sword of the Sikhs".by Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
This is a post I wrote on another form a while ago. This might help. I do not claim to be 100% correct. Satpurakh and Satguru Naam or Gurmantar is the Shabad Saroop of Waheguru that brings salvation and serves as the bridge between soul and Waheguru. Naam is obtained from Satguru. Gurbani says: ਮੇਰੇ ਮੀਤ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਮੋ ਕਉ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਗਾby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum
The following is the post I wrote some time ago on another forum. I hope this helps. ਵੇਦਾ ਮਹਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਤਮੁ ਸੋ ਸੁਣਹਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਜਿਉ ਬੇਤਾਲਿਆ ॥ The above pankti is usually translated as: "In the Vedas, the ultimate objective is the Naam, the Name of the Lord; but they do not hear this, and they wander around likeby Bijla Singh - Gurmat Discussion Forum