New to Sikhi

[Ayla]

I am new to Sikhi, and i want to learn more about it. All I know is that it is a monotheistic way of life. But how should I go about learning more? Is there a youtube channel that I can start out with or a book to read? Thanks. 

[paapiman]

1 hour ago, Ayla said:

I am new to Sikhi, and i want to learn more about it. All I know is that it is a monotheistic way of life. But how should I go about learning more? Is there a youtube channel that I can start out with or a book to read? Thanks. 

Can you understand Punjabi?

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[Ayla]

Unfortunately no. I am not Punjabi (ethnicity or otherwise.) My native language is English.

[paapiman]

4 hours ago, Ayla said:

Unfortunately no. I am not Punjabi (ethnicity or otherwise.) My native language is English.

Try the pdf links below (books are written by a Saint Scholar). They will probably be very helpful. Also, you can ask questions on this forum. Some members on this forum have plenty of knowledge and/or have access to religious scholars.

http://www.gurukhoj.com/eBooks/SBNS eBook 01 DMROG ONE.pdf

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjDv6izmYHVAhWE6YMKHV1JDmQQFggkMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gurukhoj.com%2FeBooks%2FSBNS%20eBook%2002%20DMROG%20TWO.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEhHvDJzGaXal7wtDvcd6fs7c1IPA

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[amardeep]

If you havent already found them then look up basics of sikhi on YouTube and nanak naam for the deep philisophy

[Ayla]

I have found Nanak Naam, but I am slightly concerned about Basics of Sikhi, as I have read (from the forum sikhphilosophy) that "Basics of Sikhi distorts Gurbani for some reason. The presenter mixes Hindu practices with the Sikhi ones..." Is this accurate, or was what I read not accurate. 

[Ayla]

14 hours ago, paapiman said:

Try the pdf links below (books are written by a Saint Scholar). They will probably be very helpful. Also, you can ask questions on this forum. Some members on this forum have plenty of knowledge and/or have access to religious scholars.

http://www.gurukhoj.com/eBooks/SBNS eBook 01 DMROG ONE.pdf

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjDv6izmYHVAhWE6YMKHV1JDmQQFggkMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gurukhoj.com%2FeBooks%2FSBNS%20eBook%2002%20DMROG%20TWO.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEhHvDJzGaXal7wtDvcd6fs7c1IPA

 

Bhul chuk maaf

Thank you for the PDF links. :D

[paapiman]

4 hours ago, Ayla said:

I have found Nanak Naam, but I am slightly concerned about Basics of Sikhi, as I have read (from the forum sikhphilosophy) that "Basics of Sikhi distorts Gurbani for some reason. The presenter mixes Hindu practices with the Sikhi ones..." Is this accurate, or was what I read not accurate. 

Sikhism and Hinduism have many similar concepts. That presenter has probably more knowledge about Sikhism than most people on sikhphilosphy forum.

IMHO, you should read material by Saint Scholars, in order to avoid confusion. There are cults within Sikhism, who oppose the traditional/old practices of our religion. Some people even reject parts of Sikh scriptures, which amounts to utter blasphemy. Most people on this forum believe/have respect for traditional school of thoughts. 

If I were you, I would stay away from such cults. Rest is up to you.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[amardeep]

No Basics of Sikhi is a good approach to grasp the fundamentals of Sikhi.  And then continue on with Nanak Naam for the deeper stuff.

[chatanga1]

 

Basics of Sikhi is a very good place to learn about Sikhi but you can also get make a start here

at www.sikhbookclub.com. There are lots of great books to read for free there.

 

As a newcomer to learning about Sikh this book is a good starter. It's quite simple and by reading this you will know if you want to read more and deeper into this subject.

http://sikhbookclub.com/Book/Stories-From-Sikh-History-Book-1

 

 

On 12/07/2017 at 3:04 AM, Ayla said:

I have found Nanak Naam, but I am slightly concerned about Basics of Sikhi, as I have read (from the forum sikhphilosophy) that "Basics of Sikhi distorts Gurbani for some reason. The presenter mixes Hindu practices with the Sikhi ones..." Is this accurate, or was what I read not accurate. 

 

You will find that with Sikhi as with many things in life, there are differing interpretations. Some are outright perverse, and sikhphilosophy forum counts as perverse in my opinion. Their motive is to water down Sikhi to fit in with their own beliefs and base it on scientific boundaries. it is not a good place to go to, to learn about Sikhi.

 

[tonyhp32]

On 7/13/2017 at 0:28 PM, chatanga1 said:

 

 

As a newcomer to learning about Sikh this book is a good starter. It's quite simple and by reading this you will know if you want to read more and deeper into this subject.

http://sikhbookclub.com/Book/Stories-From-Sikh-History-Book-1

 

 

 

 

Wow that's a trip down memory lane! I remember reading the whole set of these books during the early 80s all borrowed from the local Gurdwara library. 

[tonyhp32]

On 7/12/2017 at 3:04 AM, Ayla said:

I have found Nanak Naam, but I am slightly concerned about Basics of Sikhi, as I have read (from the forum sikhphilosophy) that "Basics of Sikhi distorts Gurbani for some reason. The presenter mixes Hindu practices with the Sikhi ones..." Is this accurate, or was what I read not accurate. 

I agree with the other posters, for someone from a non-Punjabi speaking background, BoS is the best resource available to as it says on the tin get the basics of Sikhi. The next step would be to get into a good sangat, if you live in London then volunteering with Sikh organisations such as BoS, SWAT, Khalsa Aid etc would be the best way to get to know some young Sikhs and see how ideally Sikhi should be lived in practice. Also download and listen to the amazing amount of Kirtan that is available online and try and listen to the daily Sikh prayers on a daily basis. Lastly, Congratulations on finding Sikhi and good luck in your journey.