Inderpal1994

There is a lot more that can be said.

To be honest. Looking at my generation (I'm a millennial) I am seeing that most of this generation as well as Gen Z is moving towards The Guru (i.e history, rehat, traditions, beliefs etc) as compared to our previous generations in which we see a promotion of the "emi-temi" sikh/sikh missionaries. 
However, the only issue we face with this information is whether the panth is willing to learn or will they run off with their manmat, or jathabadhi mat, or sant baba mat.
Looking at the forums, and knowing some amritdhari Sikhs myself, some are still stuck in that entanglement of Sant Baba says Vs Guru Says... I have gone through this myself recently. 

To be honest, there is a whole host of reasons.
But for me. This move towards being non violent white kurta pyjamas wearing "sikh" is something I see as the reason to why we are in the state we are in.
We failed ourselves, our heritage and culture so of course the brits will take this opportunity to weed us out to be poster boys for the queen and the British empire.

It's hilarious how Bollywood can never seem to find a sikh to play the role of a sikh.
I've got nothing against Amir Khan, or his choice to play a sikh. 
It's just that I have only seen non Sikhs, play the role of Sikhs.
However, I must admit I don't want Bollywood movies any more. Sooo

That looks like a left hander. 

Four please. 🤤

Check this out!
 

 
https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co124048/tiger-claw-bagh-nakh-bagh-nakh

Legit and legal. Two of my three knives have a curve like that. 

They're linked. Not saying you can't focus on one or the other. I'd be careful chasing Shakti without Bhakti. 

And no. I don't read Gurmukhi Ji. I'm a convert. I come here to discuss Sikhi because it is my Sangat. I'm only schooled by Gurbani itself, in english, Katha, and this site. 
So what you see aren't posts by an expert, not mine, you see my education being conducted with zero filters. 

Like said before. Your English is actually better than some indigenous people. But it's sad that we've lost our true martial heritage. Here's hoping for a renaissance, and soon too. 
 
Problem is that a lot of people hide behind bhagti. When I was younger it was commonly said that if you just do bhagti, Guru ji would instantly make you a super warrior when it was required. That was a cop out of the highest degree.   

I wouldn't say they are necessarily linked. Yes in the pursuit of Dharma, having both helps accomplish the individual to seek liberation and to install liberation in this world.

ਤੁਹੀ ਅਲਖ ਦੁਰਗਾ ਜਗਤ ਕਰਨਹਾਰੀ ॥
tuhee alakh dhuragaa jagat karanahaaree ||
You are beyond comprehension O Durga and you are the creator of the Universe.
 
Guru Gobind Singh Ji

ਚੋਪਈ ॥
chopiee ||
Stanza of short rhyming pairs
 
ਖਟ ਛੰਦ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਮਹਾਂ ਪੁਨੀਤੇ ॥
khaT chha(n)dh bhagavatee mahaa(n) puneete ||
These six stanzas of supreme power Bhagwati are very auspicious.
 
ਤਿਸ ਪਠਵਤ ਉਪਜਤ ਪਰਤੀਤੇ ॥
tis pattavat aupajat parateete ||
Their daily recitation promotes firm belief in the devotee.
 
ਇਉਂ ਨਿਸਬਾਸਰ ਦੁਰਗੇ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਯੰ ॥
eiau(n) nisabaasar dhurage gun gaaya(n) ||
By daily chanting prayer of mother Durga,
 
ਤਹਿ ਸਹਜੇ ਅਟੱਲ ਅਮਰ ਪਦ ਪਾਯੰ ॥
teh sahaje aTa'l amar padh paaya(n) ||
Eternal salvation is readily achieved.
 
ਯਹਿ ਖਸਟਕ ਛੰਦ ਸੰਪੂਰਨ ਭਯੋ ॥
yeh khasaTak chha(n)dh sa(n)pooran bhayo ||
The sixth Bhagwati stanza has come to an end.
 
ਤਿਸ ਉਚਰਤ ਸਗਲਾ ਭਰਮ ਗਯੋ ॥
tis aucharat sagalaa bharam gayo ||
Reciting it has eliminated all doubts.
 
ਹਰਿ ਅਲਖ ਈਸਰੀ ਭਈ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੰ ॥
har alakh ieesaree bhiee kirapaala(n) ||
When the incomprehensible Godly Power conferred her blessings,
 
ਤਿਨ ਦਾਸ ਆਪਨਾ ਕੀਓ ਨਿਹਾਲੰ ॥
tin dhaas aapanaa keeo nihaala(n) ||
She exalted Her slave.
 
ਦੂਖ ਰੋਗ ਸੋਗ ਭੈ ਮਿਟੇ ਕਲੇਸਾ ॥
dhookh rog sog bhai miTe kalesaa ||
Sufferings, illness, sorrow, fear and torment all vanished.
 
ਬਹੁ ਸੁਖ ਉਪਜੈ ਅਨਦ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸਾ ॥
bahu sukh aupajai anadh pravesaa ||
Abundance of blissfulness and harmony prevailed.
 
ਇਤ ਬਿਧਿ ਦੁਰਗੇ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰੀ ॥
eit bidh dhurage kirapaa dhaaree ||
This is how (Mother) Durga blessed,
 
ਤਿਹ ਆਪਨ ਦਾਸ ਕਉ ਲੀਆ ਉਬਾਰੀ ॥
teh aapan dhaas kau leeaa aubaaree ||
and shielded her slave.
 
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਇਤਿ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਵਿਰਚਿਤੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਗਵਤੀ ਛੰਦ ਖਸਟਮੰ ਸਮਾਪਤੰਮ ਸਤ ਸੁਭਮ ਸਤ ॥੬॥
sree it gobi(n)dh si(n)gh virachite sree bhagavatee chha(n)dh khasaTama(n) samaapata(n)m sat subham sat ||6||
Sri (Guru) Gobind Singh (Ji) accomplished auspiciously the six Bhagwati stanzas.
 
Guru Gobind Singh Ji 

Does Shakti really come from Bhakti?
One can be a bhagat, but it doesn't mean they posses shakti (unless we are speaking of ridh sidh)
One can be a practioner of Shakti, and not be inclined towards Bhakti. 
Isn't it more of a need of two of these separate energy's that one can practice dharma. 

Does Shakti really come from Bhakti?
One can be a bhagat, but it doesn't mean they posses shakti (unless we are speaking of ridh sidh)
One can be a practioner of Shakti, and not be inclined towards Bhakti. 
Isn't it more of a need of two of these separate energy's that one can practice dharma. 

Rudra and Kali - can be interpreted as a devta and devi... but really they represent more the masculine and feminine aspects of Akaaal.

All in all beautiful baani.... Dhan dhan Guru Gobind Singh JI... vah ji vah

Desi Baba,

Please reference further the Baba Deep Singh Granth as I have heard this many times in person when speaking with Sanatan Sikhs to the extent that his Gutka includes Uggardanti and a saroop of the Dasam Granth also contains this bani, however this is not referenced in any Dasam Granth study.

As per the Bhagautee Astother, what are your views on the following lines:-

"Parey preet so praat Astother Yaako, Karey RUDRA KALI namaskar taako"

lit. "Whosoever recites this Astother with due love (preet) and reverence, Rudra (Shiva) and Kali (Durga) shall bow to them"

Could you provide us some gyan behind this and the many other Kavach from Sarabloh Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

This seems like an interesting post.
I am familiar with Ram Kavach, Bhram Kavach, and Sarabloh Kavach. However, I know nothing of Durga Kavach. 
Can anyone share the gyan behind this bani?
 

Could you provide us some gyan behind this and the many other Kavach from Sarabloh Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Found the translation for agni purana for Dhanur Veda (archery)

What is this massive concerns on cults?
We should be concerned on the state of the quam/panth?

Can you explain by what you mean in the above. 
 
What cults?

There is no such thing as over the marriage age. This a desi mentality (also others). 40 is a reasonable age to be married.
 
If you have health problems you should look in to getting yourself checked. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually you should be healthy to live a happy life. Eat healthy, workout, meditate..you know the whole list
 
You're looking at yourself very negatively which is very anti-gurmat (in my opinion). You need self confidence. If you want you can always change the way you look, up your appearance, etc.
 
I completely agree.