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Are our lives totally predestined? Because it says a lot in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji that it is, so that must be true. But i've ended up in discussions with others where they say that we do have freewill to do more paath etc to do more prayer, but is this freewill pre destined too? Or has God given us part freewill too to improve our lives to a certain extent, but our lives are pretty much always going to be going in the same direction from the moment of birth?

I'm not Amritdhari. 
I think ideally, Gursikhs should not refer to other Sikhs by any caste reference. I don't see a great difference in what you have suggested.
What shall jutts be called then? Why is 'jutt' not offensive in the same way? Why do Ravidasiye prefix their temples with 'Ravidaas' ?

Sunnysingh ji, do you think now is a good time for Sikhs to be clinging to and associating with this bhangra culture that has made them the subject of widespread mithe in India, as well as internationally ? I agree that dancing is a good form of exercise and many Panjabis really need exercise big time! They could alternatively do martial arts or Gatka also
But, maybe keep it on the low-down  at home rather than publicising it too much ?  Let the monay and non-Sikhs promote it. These 'Sardaars' are making Punjabis confused that this is part of 'Sikh' culture. And we should not bother about what other think, even if they are commenting positively. 
The last video is embarrassing. I think part of our Gurus wanting a Khalsa identity including wearing Dastaar is to make us think twice about how we look when doing such things, and it does not suit the old man here. 

Hardly. 
Panjabi culture just like many other cultures has its positives and negatives. 
I have a 'really wealthy' cousin who is of a jutt background and he and his brother never had any dream of coming to England to become a builder. The cousin came here to study (so it would look good on his CV when he would eventually return to India, also he proved that they are not "Too stupid to use their families wealth to educate themselves") but decided he had no need to stay here like some of his friends did.
You are lumping all villagers as jutts. Those who can afford it will find a way to leave to go abroad for better opportunities. There are plenty of chamaars here in the UK also doing laboring jobs. Same in other parts of Europe. 
Why are you yourself, working on building sites? You've mentioned before you were a teacher? I don't know anyone who is 'educated' who would chose to do a laboring job long term. 

I'm not Amritdhari. 
I think ideally, Gursikhs should not refer to other Sikhs by any caste reference. I don't see a great difference in what you have suggested.
What shall jutts be called then? Why is 'jutt' not offensive in the same way? Why do Ravidasiye prefix their temples with 'Ravidaas' ?

I'm not Amritdhari. 
I think ideally, Gursikhs should not refer to other Sikhs by any caste reference. I don't see a great difference in what you have suggested.
What shall jutts be called then? Why is 'jutt' not offensive in the same way? Why do Ravidasiye prefix their temples with 'Ravidaas' ?

Just all seems very fudhoo to me. 

Are you an Amritdhari bro?
Gursikhs usually don't use the words Chure or Chamars. They use the terms such as Ravidasiye Sikhs or Majhbee Sikhs.
Just letting you know.
 
Bhul chuk maaf

Sunnysingh ji, do you think now is a good time for Sikhs to be clinging to and associating with this bhangra culture that has made them the subject of widespread mithe in India, as well as internationally ? I agree that dancing is a good form of exercise and many Panjabis really need exercise big time! They could alternatively do martial arts or Gatka also
But, maybe keep it on the low-down  at home rather than publicising it too much ?  Let the monay and non-Sikhs promote it. These 'Sardaars' are making Punjabis confused that this is part of 'Sikh' culture. And we should not bother about what other think, even if they are commenting positively. 
The last video is embarrassing. I think part of our Gurus wanting a Khalsa identity including wearing Dastaar is to make us think twice about how we look when doing such things, and it does not suit the old man here. 

I was listening to the tape again, after like 10 years. There is so much hidden wealth and knowledge if you are receptive to it.
Maybe we can expand on some points for our own benefit. 

For example, around 40:00 mins, he was not interested in reciting any kalams, he was not very happy being born in Islam. He said the greatest kalam is following the bachan of your murshad/ guru/ teacher. We should cpnsider ourselves greatly fortunate that we are born into Sikh families and have the greatest GuruMantra of all, Waheguru.... so even now if we don’t recite Nama, there is no greater tragedy than that. 
 
Although, all religions are respectable, Gursikhi is the greatest Dharam which connects us with sole Naam. 🙏🏽
 

Bro, 
the smoking , drugs, whisky or any intoxicants, which creates addictionss are bad for sikhs as well as all others. 
Bhangra, is style of music, though I am a sikh, but I do not keep dancing in this style  all the time. Just as we have rock and roll,  or hard rock music, hip hop, reggae, sou,l or be it any other music, all of them have associated a type of dance with them, so is with the punjabi Bhangra music, just as also in the bollywood films, they take 2 steps forward and one back whil dancing...lol.
Bhangra is a folk dance, just as drummers and other musicians or singers are involved in this music, but that does not mean all of us are playing drums, or playing music.....etc.
Or as many believe that listening reggae music you have to take ganjaas or hash, weeds, marihuana... that is ridiculous. For if the singer takes narcotics, that does not mean the listenner also takes or has to take narcotics, again some may say, that music induces people to take drug. 
I myself like a lot of reggae music singers, but that does not mean I will take narcotics or smoke,,. never, I am against all that rubbish. 
The thing is, people are manipulative and do so to those  who are weak mentally.... But like in all fields, one has to be mature and use a bit of common sense if any left
And the pendu catse horseshyte you mention, is true, it is really disgusting, but then again, I think this bull5hit, has been dragged somehow by the wicked.
Personally when I am down or even fine, whenever I listen to bhangra music/songs, I feel fine and uplifted, don´t know about others, but taking out the rubbish of the scene, the bhangra style of music by itself as it is, is a much valid music style.
 

Which can further possibly lead to domestic violence.
 
Bhul chuk maaf

Do you think bhangra paa-ing like a fudhoo is a good thing for Sikhs? As well as all the pendu caste horseshyte that comes with this 'culture'?  Oh yeah , and also the promotion of whisky shishky culture. 

Bro,
I do not think sikhs are living a stupid lifestyle.
As human beings like any others, we may have our pro and cons, but then that is present in all socities and cultures, nobody is free of them.
Maybe, we are mixing some concepts, cause though we have a goal to acheive, which is to become one with Waheguru through spiritual discipline, but then too we do move and mix in the world to an extent, thus it is natural to like and practice sports, watch movies, listen music, gathering with friends and any other healthy social activity as long as we do nothing morally bad or inflict any pain on others .
There maybe a handful of besharams, which is also normal to an extent, but then, that does not covers the rest of our vast majority, who are noble in nature.
We should not be that rigid or hard on ourselves, that we should limit ourselves that much, cause that would really be being stupid. 
 

https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjhs-babe-bhangra-paunde-ne-to-release-in-theatres-on-30-september-10300861.html
Diljit Dosanjh’s 'Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne' To Release Theatrically In September
Punjabi film star Diljit Dosanjh on Wednesday announced that his upcoming film 'Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne' will arrive in cinema halls on September 30. 
Written By Press Trust Of India   Image: Instagram/@diljitdosanjh
 
Punjabi film star Diljit Dosanjh on Wednesday announced that his upcoming film Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne will arrive in cinema halls on September 30. The 38-year-old actor shared the release date of the movie in a post on Instagram along with the film's poster.

Copied from @dalsingh101 on SS forums
 

Bro Premi Jee,
it is obvious that this type of behaviour is shameful, which I will never support.
But Bhangra is not to be blamed.  
For example, we have a knife, now you can use it in a positive manner to cut vegetables for cooking, or, you can use it in evil way to kill someone,  so to say knife is bad and the use of it should be banned, would not make sense, isn´t it?
 
To do justice to Bhangra in the right perspective, let us first see what is the definition of Bhangra,  and how , and where  did it appear.
Bhaṅgṛā (Punjabi: ਭੰਗੜਾ/بھنگڑا) IPA: [ˈpə̀ŋɡɽaː] (listen)) is a type of traditional folk dance of the Indian subcontinent, originating in the Majha area of Punjab.[ 
It is done in the season of harvesting, and bhangra is especially associated with the vernal Vaisakhi festival.
In a typical performance, several dancers execute vigorous kicks, leaps, and bends of the body—often with upraised, thrusting arm or shoulder movements—to the accompaniment of short songs called boliyan and, most significantly, to the beat of a dhol (double-headed drum).
Struck with a heavy beater on one end and with a lighter stick on the other, the dhol imbues the music with a syncopated (accents on the weak beats), swinging rhythmic character that has generally remained the hallmark of bhangra music.
An energetic Punjabi dance, bhangra originated with Punjab farmers as a cultural and communal celebration.
Its modern-day evolution has allowed bhangra to retain its traditional Indian roots, while broadening its reach to include integration into popular music and DJing, group-based competitions, and even exercise,  and dance programs in schools and studios.
 
One may bring forward negative views of Bhangra which I do not deny, but also following are some  videos to show the posiitive sides of this dance style, and at the core are truly acceptable for which Bhangra was born: to be joyful  on cultural and communal celebrations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As seen in the 4 videos above, the Bhangra is performed by almost all ages, childish, young, adult and older generation.
It is just just fun and adorable to watch people doing it, with the ingredients of : respect, dignity, no obscenity, no touching others(in case women are present),  no alcoholic drinking, healthy exercising ....and whatever positivity one may find in it.
Bro, tell me sincerely, is it anything wrong that you find in the examples of the videos above?
Is it because some fools deginerate our  traditions with their nasty behavoiur, for which such valuable traditions should be banned and the rest majority of our kaum should feel ashamed for it?
I sincerely think, before judging anybody or anything, all views should be kept in front of one, and without siding anybody, we should give our right opinion, and not be so severe on ourselves, we are sikhs, howsoever different and distinctive, but never ever less than anybody nor to feel ashamed of our traditions.
 
To add something more positive, just see the following positive comments from people around the world who are mostly not sikhs, and see the sincerity and admiration in their feelings for Bhangra after watching this dance style.
*Punjabis, embrace your beautiful culture! Be proud to have such colorful dance!!
*Love your bhangra guys and the positive vibes and great energy it is spreading️️ Keep doing this guys I am obsessed with your Bhangra....Well Done
*Excelent work guys this is awesome workout 🤛❤️
*Full of energy, marvellous, not a single beat missed
*So Beautiful and awesome performance amazing bhangra god bless you every one
*I'm enjoying the energy Where can I get admission I would like to lean how to dance like you guys
*No words ,commendable dance
*Dil khush kr ditta had goosebumbs when i saw it mst video bhai 😍
*This Dance is Appsluetly Amazing......
 
And many more such comments can be found on the net where people express their joy and admiration for Bhangra...
This is the real pure Bhangra, rest is an adulteration of the original, that is why that is ugly and shameful, but the original is pure and healthy.
 

Thanks for sharing the article bro. How old is it?
Thanks
 
Bhul chuk maaf

https://www.science.org.au/curious/people-medicine/link-between-cats-your-brain-and-your-behaviour
 
Do you consider yourself to be a ‘cat person’? Does your ideal future involve surrounding yourself with fluffy, contented feline friends? If you’ve ever owned a cat—or been in contact with undercooked meat, or unwashed vegetables—you may be carrying a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.
If you do, you’re not alone—roughly one-third of the world’s population is thought to carry it. This parasite can cause an infection known as toxoplasmosis, which is generally thought to cause only mild flu-like effects in most people, though it can also cause serious inflammatory conditions of the eyes.
It is perhaps most famous for some of its claimed effects on human behaviour. Toxoplasmosis infections have been associated with an increase in aggressive and impulsive behaviours, a reduced perception of risk, and an increased probability of developing psychotic symptoms (such as schizophrenia). It is possible that the parasite’s effects on dopamine (a neurotransmitter, or brain chemical) and testosterone (a hormone) may be responsible. It’s also possible that people who already have certain personality traits or brain disorders are just more likely to become infected.
It’s even been recently linked to a higher likelihood of pursuing an entrepreneurial career. Once again, this doesn’t necessarily mean T. gondii infection causes an entrepreneurial spirit—perhaps those with a lower fear of failure are just more likely to eat undercooked meat or care for cats, or there may be other outside factors involved.
However, these links are not set in stone: researchers reviewing the scientific evidence for T. gondii’s effects on behaviourand mental illness have pointed to limitations in how the data for many studies has been collected, so don’t blame your recklessness on your cat just yet.
It's also worth noting that you are actually far more likely to contract a T. gondii infection through handling or eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, rather than from your favourite feline furry friend. However, cats still play a key role in facilitating the parasite's spread.
So why is this parasite thought to have such strange effects on human behaviour? And … why cats?
To date, there is only one known place where T. gondii can sexually reproduce: in the intestinal tract of a cat. Here, they produce millions of small, thick-walled cells called oocysts, which make their way out of the cat’s digestive system in its faeces. These oocysts can survive and remain infectious out in the world for months (possibly even years), until they are eventually ingested by another mammal or bird. Once ingested, T. gondii moves on to the next stage of its life cycle, developing into a form that can quickly spread through the body. They then form cysts in the various tissues of the body, including the brain.
This presents T. gondii with a problem: once it’s settled as a cyst in the tissues of some other animal, how can it find its way back into the gut of a cat so that it can reproduce sexually again? Well, if your new home is in the brain tissue of a rat, the answer is that you somehow convince the rat to run towards a cat, rather than bolting in the opposite direction.
Which is exactly what happens to rodentsinfected with T. gondii—they lose their innate fear of cats and actually become attracted to them. Instead of being repulsed by the smell of cat urine, infected rodents love the stuff. This, of course, increases the chance of infected rodents being gobbled up by a cat, allowing the life cycle of T. gondii to carry on. It’s a very smart evolutionary strategy for the parasite (and T. gondii isn’t the only living thing that can change a host’s behaviour like this—similar strategies are used by some fungiand wasps).
 
If you are infected with T. gondii, should you be worried? If you’re not experiencing any symptoms, the short answer is no—unless you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system. Infection during pregnancy may cause complications for the child later in life and can cause serious symptoms in immunocompromised people. Those at risk should take extra precautions to ensure meat is properly cooked and raw fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed prior to consumption. They should also avoid changing the kitty litter where possible (or, if it’s truly unavoidable, wear gloves and wash their hands thoroughly afterwards—which is something that all cat carers should be doing, anyway).
As for whether a T. gondii infection will turn you into a crazy cat person? We don’t know for sure. While we know that infected rodents become ‘crazy cat rats’, so to speak, there’s no evidence that this specific behaviour change occurs in humans as well. So give your cat another hug. Just be mindful if you’re feeling particularly impulsive today.

They say that also leads to a weaker immune system too. You have to let your body learn how to defend itself against multiple minor bacteria/viruses when young.