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Can someone please provide more information about Avdhoot Sadhus? They are mentioned in Gurbani. Thanks Bhul chuk maaf

Sister, ask God, why did he make females (on average) physically weaker than men? After all, he could have given them the same physical strength (on average) as men. Why did he make our brains different? Gender equality is an unscientific principle. Sikhism does not go against science. Having said that, science is still way behind Sikhism. Also, there are certain groups in Sikhism which allow women to be part of Panj Pyaray, but it is against the tenets of Sikhism. These groups sprang up in Sikhism, many years after tenth master of Sikhs had gone. The so-called official code of conduct for Sikhs does not ban women from being part of Panj Pyaray, but that document has not been accepted by all groups. Bhul chuk maaf

Samajh gaya paaji. Good point. Bhul chuk maaf

Bro, Ragis, Dhadhees, Granthis, etc, do get married. Moreover, he can become a celibate and dedicate his life to panth. Bhul chuk maaf

Bro, your point makes sense, but we need youth too in jathas. If he is close to 18 and he is affected only a bit by sexual desire, then there is a good chance that he can be an asset to a jatha. He can one day, improve lives of many people and be a role model. By the time, he graduates from a university, 3-4 years would have passed. In those 3-4 years in a Taksaal, he can learn so much. For example, listened to entire katha of SSGGSJ, Bhai Gurdaas Vaaran, SDGSJ, completed santheya of SSGGSJ, study Vedant, etc. Bhul chuk maaf

Interesting point by Sukrit Kaur jee. Please have a look Quote For example: If a person has to reach a particular place,then he needs a vehicle to travel the distance.let assume there are 4 ones. Ist one gets a chance to travel in a mercedes. 2nd one gets a chance to travel but can't get a seat.He has to travel the entire distance without much comforts. 3rd one gets chance to travel without any vehicle.He gotta walk on feet. And fourth one doesnt even get a chance . Here I take 1st one as male human,2nd one as female human,3rd one as any physically handicapped one or any transgender. And last one any organism except human. So Every one will prefer to be the first one. But it doesnt mean if Ist one is provided with all facilities then definitely gonna reach the destination.He may face an accident. And In same manner 2nd or 3rd ones can reach their destinations even having difficulities. Unquote Bhul chuk maaf

Paaji, your point is valid for pakhandees, but if he has very minimal worldly desire left in him, then he might be able to dedicate his life for panth. Many Gurmukhs/Mahapurakhs left their families, became celibates and dedicated their lives completely to the panth. Those great souls touched lives of millions. Bhul chuk maaf

wjkk wjkf Brother, Satguru jee has stated that wealth, worldly education, houses, etc, will not be of much use, after we die. There is no doubt about it, but brother, we need to understand that we cannot survive without maya in this world. Satguru jee states: ਕਹਿ ਕਬੀਰ ਜਿਸੁ ਉਦਰੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਮਾਇਆ ॥ Says Kabeer, whoever has a belly to fill, is under the spell of Maya. Satguru jee did promote life of a householder. It has its advantages: - A person's mind wanders less as he is constantly on the move, to earn income for this family. He stays busy. Idle mind is a devil's workshop. - Sexual desire does not trouble him much. - Psychological and sociological benefits of being with a family. A person is able to talk about his problems, get support from family members and avoid or mitigate problems such as stress, depression, etc. - A person is able to help others with monetary support (Vand Chakna), using his Dharam dee kirat. Bro, you will have to self-reflect. - Do you seriously want to dedicate your entire life to Satguru jee? - Are you aware that this could be a very dangerous path? You could potentially face problems, including medical ones. - Can you do naam simran for 10-12 hours daily? Not just for one day or a week. Can you keep doing it for months, on a daily basis? If you are seriously thinking about it, then you will have to enroll in a jatha. Life in a jatha (of Gurmukhs) can be pretty rough. Just to give you an example: Srimaan 108 Sant Gyani Sundar Singh jee Khalsa Bhindrawale (11th jathedaar of DDT) would require a person to do the following (on top of Nitnaym and other duties): - 25 Paaths of Sri Japjee Sahib daily - Learn Panj Granthi by heart Bhul chuk maaf

Paaji, is this book available in English? Thanks Bhul chuk maaf

Daas would request you to learn Gurumukhi, as it is the script used by the Lord in our holy books. Also, the below link can be useful. Please click on "Balupdesh". http://gursevak.com/downloads The advantage of listening to katha will be twofold. One, you will grow spiritually and the other you will improve your Punjabi. Nalay punn tay nalay phaliyan (good deed and corn) Finally, don't be scared of making mistakes. No human is perfect. Bhul chuk maaf

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Bro, ask yourself, do you want to become a woman in your next life? Daas does not. A male body does not have to deal with the hardships, which a female body faces. - Menstruation - Mood swings - Pregnancy (if trying to be a mother) - Postnatal period (after birth) - Postmenopausal issues (for some) - On average, less physical strength Bhul chuk maaf

Sister, you have a good point, but the jugtee (technique) through which Mata jee gave naam daan was different. There was no khanday wala amrit at that time. Obviously, females, once they reach Brahamgyan can give naam daan too. There is no doubt about it. A female/transgender/disabled body is incapable of being part of a process, where Khanday wala amrit is produced. Details will be provided later. Bhul chuk maaf

Bro, start listening to katha and learn Gurmukhi pronunciation. Can you read Gurumukhi? When you keep listening to katha, gradually your Punjabi will improve, i.e your sentence structure and pronunciation. Whatever new words you learn, make notes and check with your parents, if you are pronouncing them right. Revise those words and use them in your conversations with your parents/friends. Online dictionaries/apps can possibly be great tools too. It will take time, so don't expect instant results. Keep talking in Punjabi, whenever you get a chance. Don't worry, if people make fun of you. Making fun of someone is a form of slandar, which is a heinous sin in Sikhism. It actually, indirectly helps the receiver/victim. Bhul chuk maaf

Sister, please accept God's will and you will find peace. There is no doubt that you can attain salvation as a female, if you accept Sikhism by being baptized. Bhul chuk maaf

Sikhism has no restrictions on females, being priests or leaders. The only restriction has been explained before. Bhul chuk maaf

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Cyber sangat jee, please listen to a funny incident in Shromani Bhagat Baba Kabir jee Maharaaj's life. Please listen after 25 min. Bhul chuk maaf

Does anyone know, if the following book is available online in pdf format? Life Stories of Great Sikh Saints by Dr.Hakam Singh Thanks Bhul chuk maaf

According to your line of thinking, it is a possibility that some Chinese people can start complaining about their eyes, some black people can start complaining about their hair and lips, etc. Whatever God has done, is perfect. We need to accept God's will. Even, women have been given certain abilities, which men don't possess or are relatively poor at. Should men also start whining then? If there are restrictions in other religions too, regarding women, then it should give you an indication that there might be some rationale behind it. Therefore, sister, please accept God's will. Life is too short to keep questioning. When one grows spiritually, one will find answers to many questions. Bhul chuk maaf

Please provide evidence. Bhai Gurdas jee Maharaaj is the greatest Sikh scholar. Bhul chuk maaf

Raagmala paaji, the above is applicable in many normal cases. Like for example, if one knows that a person does not do his nitnaym daily or secretly drinks alcohol or watches porn, etc; there is no need for one to expose him in front of any other person. These types of faults should be kept hidden. But, in serious cases, where innocent people's lives can be affected, one needs to be careful. For example, what will you do if you know (for sure), some impostor is swindling money from innocent sangat? Will you expose him or not? Bhul chuk maaf

Paaji, even Satguru jee, at times, exposed impostors in front of other people. He could have done it privately too, but awareness had to be created for the benefit of others. Bhul chuk maaf

What if, one knows for sure that the person is a molester? Yaar........bro, do you think that the authorities can always keep an eye, on that molester? Slander has to be avoided at all cost, but at times, facts need to be revealed for the safety of others. Bhul chuk maaf

Bro, you have a good point, but it also depend on the case. Exposing someone, for the benefit of others is not slander. For example, if there is a child molester in the town. You know about him, but the townsmen don't. Will you still hide his fault or make people aware of his character? Do you want an innocent child to potentially become his victim, because of your mum? Bhul chuk maaf