I agree ks ji that bani is perfect and from the dargah of sri Akal Purakh, it is bani "bania sir bani" - the highest bani. However literature is important because we are not all of the same avastha and understanding. It is our elder Gursikh sister's and brothers who possess a higher avastha and understanding that can explain the concepts of Gurmat to us because they have experience. Bhai Saby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
In the Sikh Panth today there are very few good Sikh Scholars if any. In my opinion, a Sikh Scholar is not someone who just has vast knowledge but also applies that knowledge in their jeevan. A good Sikh scholar is some who has good knowledge of Gurmat and good Gursikhi jeevan i.e. amrit chhakk, follows rehit, has solid amritvela e.t.c. In the past we had great Sikh scholars such as Giani Dittby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
No problem bhai GSingh ji, I was not implying that you purposely provided the incorrect date. I thought it would be good to bring to Sangat's attention of how to get the date of hand written saroops of Guru Granth Sahib ji. Usually but not always, the likhari wrote the date of the saroop on the first page before the Tatkara (contents). By the way, is the saroop from 1653 from the PDL webby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai GSingh ji, The second saroop you posted with date of 1644 is incorrect, that saroop I believe is the same on that is available on gurmatveechar.com in the literature section. On the first page above the Tatkara (contents) it says "suchi pothi ka tatkara raga sabhna ka sammat 1771" Here 1771 is bikrami date so to get western date we - 57 years making it 1714. Most of the dates iby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Kulbir Singh quote: "A copy of the original Bir, called Baba Ala Singh's Bir is different from the Kartarpuri Bir. I can't remember the differences but Giani Gurdit Singh had pointed out many differences." Is this the same Baba Ala Singh? and where is this Bir of Guru Granth Sahib ji located?by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Saadh Sangat Jeeo, I recently e-mailed PDL (Panjab Digital Library) about the oldest saroop of Guru Granth Sahib they have digitised. The oldest saroops in their collection are from 1653 and 1676. They say that they will upload these saroops in their next update which they say will be this month. They say they have digitised around 700 manuscripts of Guru Granth Sahib ji. I noticed on thby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Saadh Sangat Jeeo, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh You can view the full books of bhai sahib bhai Randhir Singh ji - Gurmat Bibek and Jhatka Maas Parthaae Tat Gurmat Nirnay on PDL:by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
TSingh ji, I was actually referring to the shop you mentioned and DTF books in Birmingham. I have only visited DTF books but not Sikh Missionary. Does Sikh Missionary have bhai Randhir Singh ji's books and bhai Joginder Singh Talwara ji's books? I just assumed that Sikh missionary would be similar to DTF books. DTF had only 3 punjabi books of bhai Randhir Singh ji, daas purchased 2 of them - Jby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai TSingh jeeo, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Just out of interest where did you purchase the books? Getting hold of good Gurmat literature such as books of bhai Randhir Singh ji, bhai Vir Singh ji and bhai Raghbir Singh ji overseas is very difficult. In UK we have only 2 shops that I know of and they have very limited amount of books. Also I have noticed that Sikhs in genby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Sadh Sangat jeeo, Has anyone read the book ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਲਹਿਰਾਂ - Azadi dian Lehran? I am thinking of purchasing this book. Also in the above picture it says that Gyani ji has written 14 books, does anyone have any more info on these books and whether Gyani ji has written any books on Gurmat? Gyani ji must have been a great Gursikh, they had the great fortunby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
abhilaaki jeeo, Any update on the documentary? Also can you provide us with any other info regarding the documentary such as whose idea it originally was, who was involved in the production and who will be appearing in the documentary. Dhanvaadby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
A lot of sangat gathered and sat outside of Akal Takht waiting for fainsla from 5 Jathedars (originally gathering was going to take place in bha Teja Singh ji Sumundri hall but for unknown reason Jathedars decided to sit in room at Akal Takht). Of the sangat sitting infront of Akal Takht, Jathedar Bakshish Singh ji and bhai Mokham Singh ji were the only leaders I could see that waited all day untby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Here in UK we are lucky that we have 2 Sikh Channels. We have had coverage direct from Akal Takht today. I am pleased to say many sangat and leaders have turned up at sri Darbar Sahib and sangat is filled with with emotion and 100% behind babber sher bhai Balwant Singh ji Rajoana. Many sangat are even suggesting that bhai Balwant Singh ji be given Jathedari since current Jathedar is not up toby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
If anyone is successful filling out the requisition form please let daas know, I have sent a form around 3-4 time but no response, maybe I am filling out the form incorrectly. Also I have suggestion for Bhai Randhir Singh Trust website - they maybe could provide pdf's of bhai sahib books for a fee, especially those books of bhai sahib that are difficult to obtain.by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I discovered this site a few months back and it is a khazana of Gurmat literarature. At first I was very excited because I thought you could read the entire book but the pdf's contain around 10-30 pages. I have tried filling out the request form 3-4 times but unfortunately I have had no response which is disappointing as I was really looking forward to reading Bhai Sahib's books. Also there aby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
correction: It is vital we Gursikhs learn about our religion to a high level, we should master Sikh history, Gurbani Viakaran (Grammer), Gurbani pronunciation etc so we can fulfil our potential and do parchar of Gurmat.by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
A video on how to read a book: This video is very long but I learned a lot from watching it even though it is from Islamic background. I wish the Sikh Panth had a similar institution dedicated to teaching Sikh texts such as Sooraj parkash, puratan janamsakhis, Gurmat literature - bhai sahib Bhai Randhir Singh ji, bhai Vir Singh ji etc, Gurbani Grammer, Gurbani Pronunciation, Sikh Rehitby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Picture of Giani Nahar Singh ji: Also there is a website:by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Amritsar, Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has resumed the practice of installing Guru Granth Sahib in the balcony of the Takht in the morning and evening hours. A ‘bir’ of Guru Granth Sahib is already installed inside the Akal Takht premises. Talking to The Tribune, the Jathedar said, “It is an old tradition which we have revived. Earlier, only Sikh gurus’ weaby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
bhai g singh jeeo, I would highly recommend getting this dictionary: The only way to learn a language is to study and learn new words to increase vocabulary. You can also use this online-dictionary: (click the fuzzy option box to get most words)by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Giani Nahar Singh ji has written the introduction in bhai sahib's books. Can anyone shed any more light on bhai Nahar Singh ji's jeevan? Did Giani ji write any books?by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I wonder if any sikh scholar is currently doing research into puratan granth's? I have read that bhai sahib bhai Joginder Singh ji Talwara conducted research and sent his findings to SGPC. Also Giani Gurdit Singh ji I believe was in the process of writing a book on puratan granths but giani ji left his body before he could complete this book. I wonder how much of this book giani ji completeby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Waheguru Ji Ka Khasla Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Daas would like to add few points, This site is a khazana for Gurmat. It has important role to play. This forum provides santhiya through the lens of Gurbani Viakaran which is of upmost importance. It is good that site was restored and important data ie santhiya files were not lost. I'm sure sangat are benefiting from the santhiya files and increaby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Correction: "In one of their katha Giani Mohan Singh ji mentions that Gursikhs should not eat from non-amritdhari's and that the sangat at Gurdara Akhand Parkash, Bhinder Kalan has subsided (due to Giani ji's strictness in regards to Rehit) . They then say that don't worry one day I will leave and then you can do as you wish."by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Waheguru ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh For those that wish to listen to katha or watch videos of Giani Mohan Singh ji: gurmatveechar.com - video section and present day katha section. In one of their katha Giani Mohan Singh ji mentions that Gursikhs should not eat from non-amritdhari's and that the sangat at Gurdara Akhand Parkash, Bhinder Kalan has subsided. They then say that don't wby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Thankyou for the clarification bhai Kulbir Singh ji.by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I was listening to katha of student of Prof. Sahib Singh ji which is available on gurmatveechar.com in katha section. He mentions that we should pronounce aukhu with bindi in 'gyaan khand ka aukhu karam', I checked santhya files on the site but they do not mention placing bindi here.by Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Bhai Kulbir Singh jeeo Maybe the katha of Sant Kartar Singh ji can be found at this link: If anybody has this katha of Sant ji talking about bhai sahib please post up. This would help in uniting jatha and taksal. No true Taksali could ever insult bhai sahib because Giani Gurbachan Singh has also praised bhai sahib in his pustak sri Gurmukh Parkash: The above site is a khazana in terby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
I wonder what the opinion of the Guru Sahiban would have been on Imam Hussein ji? I think there may be something mentioned in the mecca-medina gosht regarding Imam Ali ji. I think all shaheeds irrespective of their religious background should be respected if they died fighting against injustice such as Bhagat Singh ji who was an atheist (until he met Bhai Randhir Singh ji in jail) and the grandsoby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum
Millions of Muslims are gathering in Karbala where the grandson of prophet Muhammed, Imam Hussein was martyred in battle. This day is known as Ashura. Here in UK we have a lot of channels that do parchar of Islam and even sects within Islam ie Sunni and Shia. Also around this time there are gatherings called 'majlis' (this word also appears in Gurbani including bani of Guru Nanak Dev ji whby Gupt1 - Gurmat Discussion Forum