paapiman

This person was the head of Sant Nirankari mission, which has had conflicts with the Sikhs in the past. His predecessor (Gurbachan) was killed by Bhai Ranjit Singh jee. 
Nirankari Samprada (which is a part of Sikh panth) is different from them. Does anyone know, who is the head of this samprada? Anyone close to this Samprada?
 
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Vaheguru ji ka khalsa Vaheguru ji ki fateh!
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And any other sangat ji, 
Das is creating a website with a Gurbani archive, Sakhis, recordings and many more. It will be updated on a regular basis.
Any suggestions ji?
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People should spend more time on doing Jaap of Gurbani rather than debating the length of the Mool mantar.
 
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​The more Nishkaam (desire-less) one is, while doing Simran, the more benefits, one acquires from reading Gurbani.
Now, a worldly person like me, is full of desires. Satguru jee gives solution to this problem.
ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਦਾਤਾਰੁ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਪੂਰਿਆ ॥
Meditating, meditating in remembrance of the Great Giver, one's heart's desires are fulfilled.
ਇਛ ਪੁੰਨੀ ਮਨਿ ਆਸ ਗਏ ਵਿਸੂਰਿਆ ॥
The hopes and desires of the mind are realized, and sorrows are forgotten.
 ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਮੋਹਣੀ ਗੁਰਿ ਠਾਕੀ ਸਚੁ ਬੋਲੁ ॥
The enticements of hope and desire are quieted by the Guru, whose Word is True.
 
ਆਸਾ ਕਰਤਾ ਜਗੁ ਮੁਆ ਆਸਾ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥
Building up its hopes, the world dies, but its hopes do not die or depart.
ਨਾਨਕ ਆਸਾ ਪੂਰੀਆ ਸਚੇ ਸਿਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥੧॥
O Nanak, hopes are fulfilled only by attaching one's consciousness to the True Lord. ||1||
 
ਆਸਾ ਆਸ ਕਰੇ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਈ ॥
Everyone lives, hoping in hope.
ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਨਿਰਾਸਾ ਹੋਈ ॥
Understanding His Command, one becomes free of desire.
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​Mool mantar jaap or reading Gurbani or doing Kirtan, etc can also be classified as Simran.
The word simran is derived from a sanskrit word.
Quote
ਸੰ. स्मरण. {ਸੰਗ੍ਯਾ}. ਚੇਤਾ. ਯਾਦਦਾਸ਼੍ਤ। (2) ਚਿੰਤਨ. ਸੋਚਣਾ. "ਹਰਿ ਪੇਖਨ ਕਉ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਮਨ ਮੇਰਾ" (ਗਉ ਮ ੫)। (3) ਇਸ੍ਟ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਥਵਾ ਗੁਣ ਮਨ ਦੀ ਵ੍ਰਿੱਤੀ ਏਕਾਗ੍ਰ ਕਰਕੇ ਯਾਦ ਕਰਨਾ. "ਜਸ੍ਯ ਸਿਮਰਣ ਰਿਦੰਤਰਹ". (ਸਹਸ ਮ ੫).
Unquote [1]
[1] - http://www.khojgurbani.org/worddetail/gurmukhi/ਸਿਮਰਣ
One of the meanings of the word Simran is "Sochna" (thinking). Therefore, whenever one is thinking about Satguru jee, it will classified as Simran.
Therefore, one must not only consider the jaap of Gurmantar, as Simran. Whichever jaap one finds interesting or enticing, one must keep doing it. One can also switch for a change. Sometimes, that might help
If one is interested in doing jaap of Mool mantar, Gurmantar and Gurbani, all together, Maharaaj has offered us a complete package.
Do jaap of a shabad using sampat bidhi. In this case, one will be doing all the three jaaps together.
Dhan Dhan Satguru Sri Guru Nanak Dev jee Maharaaj
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​The more Nishkaam (desire-less) one is, while doing Simran, the more benefits, one acquires from reading Gurbani.
Now, a worldly person like me, is full of desires. Satguru jee gives solution to this problem.
ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਦਾਤਾਰੁ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਪੂਰਿਆ ॥
Meditating, meditating in remembrance of the Great Giver, one's heart's desires are fulfilled.
ਇਛ ਪੁੰਨੀ ਮਨਿ ਆਸ ਗਏ ਵਿਸੂਰਿਆ ॥
The hopes and desires of the mind are realized, and sorrows are forgotten.
 ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਮੋਹਣੀ ਗੁਰਿ ਠਾਕੀ ਸਚੁ ਬੋਲੁ ॥
The enticements of hope and desire are quieted by the Guru, whose Word is True.
 
ਆਸਾ ਕਰਤਾ ਜਗੁ ਮੁਆ ਆਸਾ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥
Building up its hopes, the world dies, but its hopes do not die or depart.
ਨਾਨਕ ਆਸਾ ਪੂਰੀਆ ਸਚੇ ਸਿਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥੧॥
O Nanak, hopes are fulfilled only by attaching one's consciousness to the True Lord. ||1||
 
ਆਸਾ ਆਸ ਕਰੇ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਈ ॥
Everyone lives, hoping in hope.
ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਨਿਰਾਸਾ ਹੋਈ ॥
Understanding His Command, one becomes free of desire.
 Bhul chuk maaf
 

​Bro, listen to this (after 25.00 min) by Gyani Thakur Singh jee.
http://www.gurbaniupdesh.org/multimedia/04-Katha/00-Katha Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji/CD04(Ang0140-0202)/0310-Ang-0198-Pankti-06.mp3
Nishkaam Simran has a direct impact on the mind.
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Waheguru jee kaa Khalsa
Waheguru jee kee Fateh

Try to request a Gurmukh Mahapurakh to do Ardas (for Naam Daan) for you.
 
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Paaji, Daas thought that Jamdhar (and the other three terms in blue below) were different version of the Kataar.
ਜਮਧਰ ਜਮਦਾੜਾ ਜਬਰ ਜੋਧਾਂਤਕ ਜਿਹ ਨਾਇ ॥
 
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Waheguru jee kaa Khalsa Waheguru jee kee Fateh There is no place for gay marriages in Sikhism. One of the most important functions of a sexual relationship is to procreate. You tell me brother, how will two males procreate naturally?
Having said the above, there is no discrimination against gay people in Sikhism. The doors of the king (SATGURU SRI GURU NANAK DEV JEE MAHARAAJ) are open to all.

Take care.

Waheguru jee kaa Khalsa Waheguru jee kee Fateh

​The more Nishkaam (desire-less) one is, while doing Simran, the more benefits, one acquires from reading Gurbani.
Now, a worldly person like me, is full of desires. Satguru jee gives solution to this problem.
ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਦਾਤਾਰੁ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਪੂਰਿਆ ॥
Meditating, meditating in remembrance of the Great Giver, one's heart's desires are fulfilled.
ਇਛ ਪੁੰਨੀ ਮਨਿ ਆਸ ਗਏ ਵਿਸੂਰਿਆ ॥
The hopes and desires of the mind are realized, and sorrows are forgotten.
 ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਮੋਹਣੀ ਗੁਰਿ ਠਾਕੀ ਸਚੁ ਬੋਲੁ ॥
The enticements of hope and desire are quieted by the Guru, whose Word is True.
 
ਆਸਾ ਕਰਤਾ ਜਗੁ ਮੁਆ ਆਸਾ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥
Building up its hopes, the world dies, but its hopes do not die or depart.
ਨਾਨਕ ਆਸਾ ਪੂਰੀਆ ਸਚੇ ਸਿਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥੧॥
O Nanak, hopes are fulfilled only by attaching one's consciousness to the True Lord. ||1||
 
ਆਸਾ ਆਸ ਕਰੇ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਈ ॥
Everyone lives, hoping in hope.
ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਨਿਰਾਸਾ ਹੋਈ ॥
Understanding His Command, one becomes free of desire.
 Bhul chuk maaf
 

​Bro, listen to this (after 25.00 min) by Gyani Thakur Singh jee.
http://www.gurbaniupdesh.org/multimedia/04-Katha/00-Katha Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji/CD04(Ang0140-0202)/0310-Ang-0198-Pankti-06.mp3
Nishkaam Simran has a direct impact on the mind.
Bhul chuk maaf
Waheguru jee kaa Khalsa
Waheguru jee kee Fateh

You can try the following oil, but you better wash your hair with shampoo before you go out as some people (especially westerners) might not like the odor of this oil. It provides a cooling sensation to the head, which may assist in mitigation of mental stress.
http://www.emamiltd.in/brands/71/161/navratna-cool-oil.php
 
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When you take a shower, use a conditioner to wash your beard. It might help your beard to become smooth and silky over time.
 
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Excellent find bro. This just shows that an Amritdhari too has to be very vigilant in this life, otherwise he can end up in the wrong place too.
 
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In the clip below, Sant jee briefly explains the maryada and the Gurbanis to be read after the death of a person. If followed correctly, this will be of great assistance to the departed soul.
 
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The Gayatri Mantar (after its Sidhi) had the power to redeem a person of heinous sins, which included killing someone. Rikhi Vishisht jee (Guru of Sri Ram Chandar jee) amended the mantar to reduce its effectiveness, as people could misuse this mantar in Kaljug. It originally had 32 letters.; now, it has 24. Even the Khalsa Gayatri Mantar has 24 letters in it.
 
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You don't like Gyani Thakur Singh jee's style of Katha?
Thanks
 
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Is that written in the Sau Sakhi too?
Thanks
 
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For us, one of the best ways to please Sri Satguru jee is by engaging in Seva of needy fellow human beings.
We are suppose to see the light of Sri Satguru jee in ALL humans.
 
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Can you please tell us the name of that "Bhai" from UK? Is he linked to the AKJ? Please look at the link below. Is his name mentioned on this list below?
Real Sikh Issues – Discussing and exposing those who cause issues in the Sikh community around the world.
 
@dalsingh101 - Bro, can you please guide the sister?
 
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Can someone please provide any information about the different types of Dand (ਢੰਢ)?
Two types that I know are Pitar Dand and Dev Dand, but I don't know, what they are.
Thanks
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Waheguru jee kaa Khalsa
Waheguru jee kee Fateh

​Bro, what about Raaj dand and Dev dand? Do they exist too?
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