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  1. Contrary to the myths being promulgated by Hindu and Muslim historians, the delegation of Kashmiri Pandits did arrive at Anandpur. The event, a profound facet of the ninth Nanak's life, is depicted in this fresco (late 18th-early 19th century) which once graced the walls of the Baba Atal Rai tower.
  2. Tisarpanth went ballistic on the Nihangs a few weeks back, seems they smelt a rat somewhere. Here are some of their statements: 'Owing to our earlier affiliations with particular jathas/groups, we often published articles from their perspective rather than a neutral, unbiased perspective. Our main aim, then, was not to enrich our readers but rather to please the Prima-donnas with whom we associated. All the prejudices we incorporated into our works are, then, our own and we stand guilty as charged. The move from blogging platforms, however, occurred during a particular period when ever-so-gradually we were beginning to question the inflated attitudes we found among our associates. The old Tisarpanth, on blogger, not only is a testament to our younger days but also an edifice of the change wrought in us by self-introspection. We are not attempting to exonerate ourselves, here, but in order to make amends we are removing our old blogger site. The information, however, will still be available with us and can be accessed by the general sangat if need be. All faults, as always, are ours.' Then you have the direct attacks: 'We run out breath, but don't stop elaborating on how Maharajah Ranjit Singh annihilated our quasi-democratic spirit (our brothers in blue only stop after their 10th wind); how autocracy is the bane of the Panth. But positing one individual jathedar above the rest of the Panth, isn't that autocracy? On one hand it is said, "such things didn't exist in Sikhi 200 years ago," and simultaneously tact is changed to declare: "but our Baba is the Jathedar of the entire quam..." At least first bring back the old criteria for a Jathedar: the Panth's voice rather than the Panth's president.' Their facebook page is now full of anti-Santa Singh material.
  3. Not exactly a refutation to Adeeba, more like an attack against Islamic theology but still an interesting read regarding this particular episode: https://tisarpanthdotcom.wordpress.com/2016/03/16/misconceptions/
  4. A bit of this; a bit of that. Got bored of the monotony and headed back home...
  5. Reading those articles is akin to being dictated to lol; on the other hand the admin is making a commendable effort. His analysis is quite polemical to say the least. Look at the digs he takes at Hindus, Muslims and even Sikh Babas themselves: Of great significance, the householder’s life, in opposition to renunciation, emphasizes social involvement in all spheres of life. So unique was this departure from traditional Indic thought, that several orders accused the Guru of having ‘diluted the milk of spiritualism with the acid of familial life.’ (53) The Guru however retorted that without the existence of families to beg from, these orders and their charades would have ceased to exist long ago. (54) Other than the adolescent Guru, Guru Harkrishen Sahib Ji all the Gurus were married men and leading householders. ‘One who is incapable of making an effort to earn a living, has his ears split (sign of asceticism; interjection ours) or becomes a mendicant. He declares himself to be a Guru or Saint but begs from door to door. Do not emulate such an individual or touch his feet. Only he knows righteousness, who earns by effort and shares his earnings with others.’ (55) It is a Herculean irony that rather than honoring the idealism of their Gurus, Sikhs instead choose to honor men who in a direct contrast to the Guru live out their lives in secluded deras, whilst renouncing the concept of family and family oriented life. Such recluses are the collective shame of the Khalsa Panth. https://tisarpanthdotcom.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/the-warrior-who-was-nanak/
  6. Veer Ji, if you read Tisarpanth's other articles you will see he/she is quite opposed to Jats as well. https://tisarpanthdotcom.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/misconceptions-ii/ When they first published that article, there was a massive outcry on their facebook page with many Jats accusing them of Casteism, anti-Jat tendencies and prejudice. Though this may be a divergence, I would say that among the Rajputs and Marathas we should also add the Jats; they too failed to birth any substantial revolution against the Sullahs.
  7. Muslims cannot criticize rulers because as per their laws it might result in harm for them? Talk about ego centrism.
  8. http://tisarpanth.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/guardians-of-gobind_16.html?view=magazine
  9. Hmmm thats a very good way of looking at it.
  10. Just out of interest is hunting in accordance with Gurbani? This is only for my limited knowledge and regarding the beef thing I have read the following in Parchian Dasan Patshaia Ki: 'When the Guru adorned his high seat, a man suddenly appeared and cried, "Oh true emperor! I have become guilty of cow slaughter." The Guru instructed the attendant to conduct him nearer to him. On being asked the man repeated, "oh true emperor, I have become guilty of cow slaughter." "Don't be stupid, you appear to be under the influence of a Masand. That is why you are upset and lamenting thus. So what if a cow has died? Go home and relax. It is the Lord alone, and none else, who kills and revives," said the Guru.' - 'Episodes from Lives of the Gurus.' Parchian Sewadas, trans. with commentary by Kharak Singh and Gurtej Singh (Chandigarh Institute of Sikh Studies, 1995), pg. 50-53.
  11. Who were the Jathedars of Hazoor Sahib after Akali-Nihung Santokh Singh Ji?
  12. I was wondering whether you can assist me with the following queries in relation to Guru Sahibaans' hunting: 1.) How do we justify the Gurus' hunting in light of Shabads in Gurbani which are deemed to be pro-vegetarian and against killing? i.e. (1103) You kill living beings, and call it a righteous action. Tell me, brother, what would you call an unrighteous action? You call yourself the most excellent sage; then who would you call a butcher? (1128) One who contemplates the essence of reality remains awake and aware. He kills his self-conceit, and does not kill anyone else. (1375) Kabir, they oppress living beings and kill them, and call it proper. When the Lord calls for their account, what will their condition be? Kabir, it is tyranny to use force; the Lord shall call you to account. When your account is called for, your face and mouth shall be struck. 2.) What would Guru Sahibaans do if the animal suffered i.e. a warrior has brought an animal down with an arrow and the latter is suffering. What would the Guru's recommend? 3.) Essentially, why did the Gurus' hunt? 4.) What types of animals is the Khalsa not allowed to hunt/consume? 5.) What were the Gurus' views on excessive hunting? 6.) Why is Halal forbidden to the Khalsa? Thank you very much and I look forward to your response.
  13. Some of the things which Niddar has said in the past have turned out to be true, but then again he ruins his own credibility with dishonesty.
  14. Interesting. Always thought Gajgah and Ashtbhuj were different. According to my research the Gajgah was given to Singhs who killed an elephant alone or brought it down without any assistance. The Ashtbhuj however finds mention solely in the ithiaas of Dasam patshah. Did Guru Ji have it specifically built? Was it given to them? And what do the eight arms represent?
  15. 1.) What is the symbolic significance behind the Ashtbhuj/Astbhuj Duja? 2.) What is the history behind it? Do others exist? 3.) Any pre-Sikh era history behind it?
  16. Gyani's lies are being caught out, but his radical chelas might as well join the Gurjinder Singh Brigade; beating up anyone who disagrees with them.
  17. Please share some of your experiences in light of 9/11 and if possible please answer the following questions. *Was the targeting of a majority of non-Caucasians (specifically brown-skinned) individuals an exhibition of deep rooted colonial bias? *In retrospect, was 9/11 a somewhat positive step towards forcing Sikhs to utilize the media? *What factors lead to all 'turbans' being classified as Islamic and thus radical head gear? *How has the racism, exhibited 9/11, affected the diaspora's perception of Western nations? *What are the social lessons of 9/11?
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