MrDoaba

Brilliant!
Here are a few pointers:
Remove your shoes
Cover your head, bandana will do (no hats, caps). If you're feeling brave try a turban lol!
Wash your hands
Make sure your feet are not pointing towards the focal point i.e The Guru (or any religious imagery etc)
Although many non-Sikhs do not greet the Guru by bowing down, you should really. For example when you meet royalty across the world, there is protocol in how you greet them. This applies to Guru Sahib as well. Here's a picture of roughly what the correct procedure is:

Give a small (anonymous) monetary donation, how much ever you feel comfortable with. Even 1 Pence will do.
Accept communion (Karah Prasaad), which is universal in Sikhi. Ask for a little if you are unsure.
Take in the atmosphere!
Try to have langar (free meal), again take as much as you need.
The tie is not necessary, in fact I would leave it off. I have been asked to remove it when having a prayer recited for me in the past. Although it's up to you, there's nothing barring you from wearing one per se.
 
Come back again!! The Guru's house will always be open to you!!
 
 

Brilliant!
Here are a few pointers:
Remove your shoes
Cover your head, bandana will do (no hats, caps). If you're feeling brave try a turban lol!
Wash your hands
Make sure your feet are not pointing towards the focal point i.e The Guru (or any religious imagery etc)
Although many non-Sikhs do not greet the Guru by bowing down, you should really. For example when you meet royalty across the world, there is protocol in how you greet them. This applies to Guru Sahib as well. Here's a picture of roughly what the correct procedure is:

Give a small (anonymous) monetary donation, how much ever you feel comfortable with. Even 1 Pence will do.
Accept communion (Karah Prasaad), which is universal in Sikhi. Ask for a little if you are unsure.
Take in the atmosphere!
Try to have langar (free meal), again take as much as you need.
The tie is not necessary, in fact I would leave it off. I have been asked to remove it when having a prayer recited for me in the past. Although it's up to you, there's nothing barring you from wearing one per se.
 
Come back again!! The Guru's house will always be open to you!!
 
 

The anti-Sanatanists will have a field day with this thread! Hindu this, Hindu that, Ved this, Ved that!
Lol

Bit more about weapons and war:
 
Yuddhkala (युद्धकला) - Warfare art
Ayudhvidya (आयुधविद्या) - Knowledge of arms
Veervidya (वीरविद्या) - Science of being a warrior
Shastrvidya (शस्त्रविद्या) - Science of weaponry
Dhanurveda (धनुर्वेद) - Science of archery
Svarakshakala (स्वरक्षाकला) - Art of self-defence
 
Source: Wikipedia

Bit more about weapons and war:
 
Yuddhkala (युद्धकला) - Warfare art
Ayudhvidya (आयुधविद्या) - Knowledge of arms
Veervidya (वीरविद्या) - Science of being a warrior
Shastrvidya (शस्त्रविद्या) - Science of weaponry
Dhanurveda (धनुर्वेद) - Science of archery
Svarakshakala (स्वरक्षाकला) - Art of self-defence
 
Source: Wikipedia

Interesting that you bumped this topic. I was just telling another Singh about this today!
14 Vidya (Techniques) 64 Kala (Art forms)
14 Vidya (techniques) consist of - 4 Ved : Rugved Samved Yajurved Atharvaved 4 Upved : Arthashastra : An ancient Indian Hindu treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies its author by the names Kautilya and Vishnugupta. Dhanurved : The term derives from the words for bow (dhanushya) and knowledge (veda), literally the "science of archery". Gandharvaveda : An ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance and music. Ayurveda : The word ayurveda consists of the words ayus, meaning "longevity", and veda, meaning "related to knowledge" or "science". Thus Ayurveda is the science of life. 6 Vedange : There are six Vedangas: Shiksha (phonetics), Kalpa (rituals), Vyakarana (grammar), Jyotishya (astronomy), Nirukta (etymology) and Chhandas (metrics). These are mentioned in the Upanishads. Shiksha : Shiksha is one of the six Vedangas, treating the traditional Hindu science of phonetics and phonology of Sanskrit. Its aim is the teaching of the correct pronunciation of the Vedic hymns and mantras. Kalpa : One of the six disciplines of Vedanga, treating ritual. Vyakaran : The Sanskrit grammatical tradition of vyakarana is one of the six Vedanga disciplines. It has its roots in late Vedic India, and includes the famous work, Astadhyayi, of Panini. Nirukta : Nirukta ("explanation, etymological interpretation") is one of the six Vedanga disciplines of Hinduism, treating etymology, particularly of obscure words, especially those occurring in the Vedas. The discipline is traditionally attributed to Yaska, an ancient Sanskrit grammarian. In practical use, nirukta consists of brief rules (sutras) for deriving word meanings, supplemented with glossaries of difficult or rare Vedic words. Chhanda : In Sanskrit, it refers to the study of Vedic meter in Classical Sanskrit poetry. Jyotish : Jyotisa (Sanskrit jyotisa, from jyotis- "light, heavenly body": also anglicized Jyotish and Jyotisha) is the Hindu system of astrology (also known as Indian astrology, Hindu astrology, and of late, Vedic astrology). Traditionally, it has three branches -
1. Siddhanta : traditional Indian astronomy.
2a. Samhita
2b. Medini Jyotisha (mundane astrology) : Predicting important events based on analysis of astrological dynamics in a country's horoscope or general transit events such as war, earthquakes, political events, financial positions, electional astrology; house and construction related matters (Vastu Shastra), animals, portents, omens etc.
3. Hora : Predictive astrology based on analysis of natal horoscopes and the moment a query is made. 64 Kala (Activities in fine arts and crafts) consist of - Geet : Art of singing. Vadya : Art of playing on musical instruments. Nrutya : Art of dancing. Natya : Art of theatricals. Aalekh : Art of painting Vishesh Kacchedya : Art of painting the face and body with colored unguents and cosmetics. Tandul kusumavali vikar : Art of preparing offerings from rice and flowers. Pushpastaran : Art of making a covering of flowers for a bed. Dashanvasanang raag : Art of applying preparations for cleansing the teeth, cloths and painting the body. Manibhumika karma : Art of making the groundwork of jewels. Shayan rachana : Art of covering the bed. Udak vadya : Art of playing on music in water. Udakaghata : Art of splashing with water. Chitrayog : Art of practically applying an admixture of colors. Malya grantha vikalpa : Art of designing a preparation of wreaths. Kesha-shekhara-pidyojana : Art of practically setting the coronet on the head. Nepathyayog : Art of practically dressing in the tiring room. Karnapatrabhang : Art of decorating the tragus of the ear. Gandhayukti / Sugandhayukti : Art of practical application of aromatics. Bhushanayojan : Art of applying or setting ornaments. Indrajal : Art of jugglery. Kouchumaryog : A kind of art. Hastalaghav : Art of sleight of hand. Chitra Shabdapup Bhakshya Vikar Kriya : Art of preparing varieties of salad, bread, cake and delicious food. Panaka-rasa-ragasava-yojana : Art of practically preparing palatable drinks and tinging draughts with red color. Suchikarma : Art of needleworks and weaving. Sutrakarma : Art of playing with thread. Vina-damuraka-vadya : Art of playing on lute and small x-shaped drum. Prahelika : Art of making and solving riddles. Pratimala : Art of caping or reciting verse for verse as a trial for memory or skill. Durvachakayog : Art of practicing language difficult to be answered by others. Pustakvachan : Art of reciting books. Natakakhyayika darshan : Art of enacting short plays and anecdotes. Kavyasamasyapurti : Art of solving enigmatic verses. Pattika vetra-ban-vikalpa : Art of designing preparation of shield, cane and arrows. Turkakarma : Art of spinning by spindle. Takshan : Art of carpentry. Vastuvidya : Art of engineering. Roupya ratna pariksha : Art of testing silver and jewels. Dhatuvad : Art of metallurgy. Maniraagdnyan : Art of tinging jewels. Aakardnyan : Art of mineralogy. Vrukshayurvedyog : Art of practicing medicine or medical treatment, by herbs. Mesh-kukkut-lavakyudhha vidhi : Art of knowing the mode of fighting of lambs, cocks and birds. Shukasarika prapalana : Art of maintaining or knowing conversation between male and female cockatoos. Utsadan : Art of healing or cleaning a person with perfumes. Keshmarjan koushal : Art of combing hair. Akshar mushtikakathan : Art of talking with letters and fingers. Mlencchitkalavikalpa : Art of fabricating barbarous or foreign sophistry. Deshbhashadnyan : Art of knowing provincial dialects. Pushpa-shakatika-nimittadnyan : Art of knowing prediction by heavenly voice or knowing preparation of toy carts by flowers. Yantramatruka : Art of mechanics. Dharanmatruka : Art of the use of amulets. Sanpathya/Samvachya : Art of conversation. Manasikavya : Art of composing verse mentally. Kriyavikalpa : Art of designing a literary work or a medical remedy. Chlikyog / Chalitakayoga : Art of practicing as a builder of shrines called after him. Abhidhankosh chhandodnyan : Art of the use of lexicography and meters. Vastragopan : Art of concealment of cloths. Dyut visesha : Art of knowing specific gambling. Aakarshan krida : Art of playing with dice or magnet. Balkridakarma : Art of using children's toys. Vainayiki vidyadnyan : Art of enforcing discipline. Vaijayiki vidyadnyan : Art of gaining victory. Vyayamiki vidyadnyan : Art of awakening master with music at dawn.  
http://www.shreyasbharadwaj.com/curious-minds/14-vidya-64-kala

Interesting that you bumped this topic. I was just telling another Singh about this today!
14 Vidya (Techniques) 64 Kala (Art forms)
14 Vidya (techniques) consist of - 4 Ved : Rugved Samved Yajurved Atharvaved 4 Upved : Arthashastra : An ancient Indian Hindu treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies its author by the names Kautilya and Vishnugupta. Dhanurved : The term derives from the words for bow (dhanushya) and knowledge (veda), literally the "science of archery". Gandharvaveda : An ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance and music. Ayurveda : The word ayurveda consists of the words ayus, meaning "longevity", and veda, meaning "related to knowledge" or "science". Thus Ayurveda is the science of life. 6 Vedange : There are six Vedangas: Shiksha (phonetics), Kalpa (rituals), Vyakarana (grammar), Jyotishya (astronomy), Nirukta (etymology) and Chhandas (metrics). These are mentioned in the Upanishads. Shiksha : Shiksha is one of the six Vedangas, treating the traditional Hindu science of phonetics and phonology of Sanskrit. Its aim is the teaching of the correct pronunciation of the Vedic hymns and mantras. Kalpa : One of the six disciplines of Vedanga, treating ritual. Vyakaran : The Sanskrit grammatical tradition of vyakarana is one of the six Vedanga disciplines. It has its roots in late Vedic India, and includes the famous work, Astadhyayi, of Panini. Nirukta : Nirukta ("explanation, etymological interpretation") is one of the six Vedanga disciplines of Hinduism, treating etymology, particularly of obscure words, especially those occurring in the Vedas. The discipline is traditionally attributed to Yaska, an ancient Sanskrit grammarian. In practical use, nirukta consists of brief rules (sutras) for deriving word meanings, supplemented with glossaries of difficult or rare Vedic words. Chhanda : In Sanskrit, it refers to the study of Vedic meter in Classical Sanskrit poetry. Jyotish : Jyotisa (Sanskrit jyotisa, from jyotis- "light, heavenly body": also anglicized Jyotish and Jyotisha) is the Hindu system of astrology (also known as Indian astrology, Hindu astrology, and of late, Vedic astrology). Traditionally, it has three branches -
1. Siddhanta : traditional Indian astronomy.
2a. Samhita
2b. Medini Jyotisha (mundane astrology) : Predicting important events based on analysis of astrological dynamics in a country's horoscope or general transit events such as war, earthquakes, political events, financial positions, electional astrology; house and construction related matters (Vastu Shastra), animals, portents, omens etc.
3. Hora : Predictive astrology based on analysis of natal horoscopes and the moment a query is made. 64 Kala (Activities in fine arts and crafts) consist of - Geet : Art of singing. Vadya : Art of playing on musical instruments. Nrutya : Art of dancing. Natya : Art of theatricals. Aalekh : Art of painting Vishesh Kacchedya : Art of painting the face and body with colored unguents and cosmetics. Tandul kusumavali vikar : Art of preparing offerings from rice and flowers. Pushpastaran : Art of making a covering of flowers for a bed. Dashanvasanang raag : Art of applying preparations for cleansing the teeth, cloths and painting the body. Manibhumika karma : Art of making the groundwork of jewels. Shayan rachana : Art of covering the bed. Udak vadya : Art of playing on music in water. Udakaghata : Art of splashing with water. Chitrayog : Art of practically applying an admixture of colors. Malya grantha vikalpa : Art of designing a preparation of wreaths. Kesha-shekhara-pidyojana : Art of practically setting the coronet on the head. Nepathyayog : Art of practically dressing in the tiring room. Karnapatrabhang : Art of decorating the tragus of the ear. Gandhayukti / Sugandhayukti : Art of practical application of aromatics. Bhushanayojan : Art of applying or setting ornaments. Indrajal : Art of jugglery. Kouchumaryog : A kind of art. Hastalaghav : Art of sleight of hand. Chitra Shabdapup Bhakshya Vikar Kriya : Art of preparing varieties of salad, bread, cake and delicious food. Panaka-rasa-ragasava-yojana : Art of practically preparing palatable drinks and tinging draughts with red color. Suchikarma : Art of needleworks and weaving. Sutrakarma : Art of playing with thread. Vina-damuraka-vadya : Art of playing on lute and small x-shaped drum. Prahelika : Art of making and solving riddles. Pratimala : Art of caping or reciting verse for verse as a trial for memory or skill. Durvachakayog : Art of practicing language difficult to be answered by others. Pustakvachan : Art of reciting books. Natakakhyayika darshan : Art of enacting short plays and anecdotes. Kavyasamasyapurti : Art of solving enigmatic verses. Pattika vetra-ban-vikalpa : Art of designing preparation of shield, cane and arrows. Turkakarma : Art of spinning by spindle. Takshan : Art of carpentry. Vastuvidya : Art of engineering. Roupya ratna pariksha : Art of testing silver and jewels. Dhatuvad : Art of metallurgy. Maniraagdnyan : Art of tinging jewels. Aakardnyan : Art of mineralogy. Vrukshayurvedyog : Art of practicing medicine or medical treatment, by herbs. Mesh-kukkut-lavakyudhha vidhi : Art of knowing the mode of fighting of lambs, cocks and birds. Shukasarika prapalana : Art of maintaining or knowing conversation between male and female cockatoos. Utsadan : Art of healing or cleaning a person with perfumes. Keshmarjan koushal : Art of combing hair. Akshar mushtikakathan : Art of talking with letters and fingers. Mlencchitkalavikalpa : Art of fabricating barbarous or foreign sophistry. Deshbhashadnyan : Art of knowing provincial dialects. Pushpa-shakatika-nimittadnyan : Art of knowing prediction by heavenly voice or knowing preparation of toy carts by flowers. Yantramatruka : Art of mechanics. Dharanmatruka : Art of the use of amulets. Sanpathya/Samvachya : Art of conversation. Manasikavya : Art of composing verse mentally. Kriyavikalpa : Art of designing a literary work or a medical remedy. Chlikyog / Chalitakayoga : Art of practicing as a builder of shrines called after him. Abhidhankosh chhandodnyan : Art of the use of lexicography and meters. Vastragopan : Art of concealment of cloths. Dyut visesha : Art of knowing specific gambling. Aakarshan krida : Art of playing with dice or magnet. Balkridakarma : Art of using children's toys. Vainayiki vidyadnyan : Art of enforcing discipline. Vaijayiki vidyadnyan : Art of gaining victory. Vyayamiki vidyadnyan : Art of awakening master with music at dawn.  
http://www.shreyasbharadwaj.com/curious-minds/14-vidya-64-kala

Thank you, here it is jpeg format 

Here's one going around, it's for phone only though:
http://www.gurmatparchar.com/#/calendar/4573228116
 

These people aren't really interested in God to begin with, so shado pare.
Those who have pyaar for Sikhi know the what, when, where.

It was a tip for you to avoid confusion. It is possible that some people (due to lack of knowledge) might provide misleading or wrong information..
Anyways, I apologize if the tone was perceived in a negative way by you.
 
Bhul chuk maaf

Veer Ji i am glad myself to meet my Doaba region Sikh Veers. Doaba has got history and Dhan is the dharti which Sant Jawala Singh Ji Harkowal, Sant Harnam Singh Ji Rampurkhera did their bhagati at Waheguru. 😊
 
My mum's family is from District Hoshiarpur

Will do bro. Nice to meet a fellow Doabi too. Sikhs from Doaba are the best Sikhs
Easy with the tone bro. And sorry I only know people who haven't reached Satlok yet.

Daas needs to do more research in this matter.
Gurparsaad, will get back to you with more details.
 
Bhul chuk maaf

Gurbani says "janam janam ke kilbikh lathe"   ..from countless janams and births,.. the paaps, sins and karams can all be washed away with this one-pointed "No intentions"  practice and approach.
 
 Not always the case. There are various scenarios, but most commonly, if the person doing the jap has a consciousness vibrating at much lower levels than recipient, then they would be more susceptible to suffering the mirror/reverse effect.  It also depends a great deal on what the intentions and directions of divine healing are being put forward by the doer. I do my own spiritual healing and have gained much better understanding of how God works in the mysterious ways of maya.
 
 

ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ਾਹੀਦ ਕੀ ਗਾਥਾ ਸੁਨੋ ਉਦਾਰ । ਧਰਮ ਜੁੱਧ ਕਰਿ ਸਿਰ ਦਯੋ ਥਯੋਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਵਿਚਾਰ । Oh world listen to the story of Shaheed Deep Singh, For Dharam Judh he gave his head, contemplate how he attained martyrdom.   ਮਿਸਲ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਨ ਕਾ ਸਰਦਾਰੈਂ ॥ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਜਲੰਧਰ ਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਦੁਕੋਹੇ । ਕੇਰ ਹੁਤੋ ਸੰਧੂਜਟ ਵੋਹੇ ।੮। Baba Deep Singh was the leader of the Misal Shaheedan, He was born near the town of Jalandar at Dukohe, and was a Sandhu Jatt.   ਅਧਿਕ ਦਮਦਮੇਂ ਰਹਿ ਤਲਵੰਡੀ । ਹੁਤੋ ਬੀਰ ਬਰ ਬਲੀ ਘਮੰਡੀ । He would remain at Damdama Sahib in Talwandi. He was a great and brave warrior.   ਸੁਨਿ ਬੇਅਦਬੀ ਬਹੁ ਗੁਰੁਦ੍ਵਾਰੈਂ ।ਚੰਡੀ ਚਢੀ ਤਾਂਹਿ ਅਤਿ ਭਾਰੈਂ ।੯। When hearing about the disrespect at the Gurdrawa [Harimandar], The spirit of Chandi arose within him.   ਸੁਨਿ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਾਠ ਅਖੰਡ ਕਰਾਯੋ । ਹਮਨ ਕਰਯੋ ਕੰਗਨਾ ਬੰਧਵਾਯੋ । Baba Ji organized an Akhand Paat and completed a Havan [before heading towards the battle] and tied a wedding bracelet around his wrist [a preparation for martyrdom as death is seen as a merging with their beloved Lord]   The battle that ensued was quite ferocious.   ਬਿਲੱਛ ਲੱਛ ਸਾਯਕਾ ਸਪੱਛ ਸਾਂਪ ਸੇ ਫਿਰੈਂ । Arrows, Battle standards, and Double edged swords move throughout the battle field like snakes.

Good discussion all around, all views are welcome here even polar opposite ones.
Main crux here is Sri guru granth sahib ji is our Ishat Dev Guru not Agni. Objectification of Sri guru granth sahib ensues bhagti results in one of five types of mukti which is parvan in gurmat.
What does objectification of fire ensues ? Not much except if you are really esoteric knows essence(tat) of fire and really into vedant
 
 

Yea it's me. I like this id better it's less self centric and more unified.

The opinions expressed earlier are not the sole view of Mr Doaba or his affiliates.
Mr Doaba and the people of Doaba shall take no responsibility for any loss of life incurred.

Here's one going around, it's for phone only though:
http://www.gurmatparchar.com/#/calendar/4573228116
 

If there were commas placed, then there would be no confusion. Read it like this.
Is Shabad de, Madhean same, ekant bayth ke............
Hope that makes sense.
 
Bhul chuk maaf

I’ll make it a bit more clear,
In khalsa there are three ways,
one is the way of the sevadaar/bhagat. In this way the sikh does a lot of bhagti/seva and devouts their whole life to that. This includes nirmaley,udasi,sevapanthi,puratan taksal,nanakasar, rara sahib etc. These people cannot even think of shaheedi degh or jhatka maas cause it affect their bhagti.
Second way of khalsa is ghristi. In this category the sikh is trying to balance their life by doing kirt kamai, raising children, bhagti, when needed martial help as well. The sikh should not consume shaheedi degh or jhatka cause it will affect their kamai.
The third way of the khalsa is the way if the warrior. These sikhs are gonna live, breath and die as warriors and living for dharam yudh. Mostly right now this part is given to the nihang sikhs who are martial at all times and on horseback at all times. These sikhs are allowed to take shaheedi degh and partake in jhatka meat because it will help them with the vigorous lifestlye of a warrior. The nihangs in india wake up at 12 am for amritvela and then go on horseback everyday. That is their life. 
 
Hopefully i cleared some stuff up. If you are still confused i would love to help you 🙂

Demeaning The Sikh Tradition: A Study of Mina Poetry
"Dr. Simarjit Singh’s work looks into the origin and history of the mina sect and places it in the broader context of Sectarian developments within early Sikhism. It discourses in detail the role played by self – claimed Gurus of Mina Sect especially Prithi Chand, Miharban and Harji. The author points out that the chief motive of Minas was to establish their own line of guruship. For it, they had devised various ways and means and tried their best to outwit the Sikh Gurus. The study brings to light the social, religious and political outlook the Minas in comparison to the main line of Sikhism. To establish themselves and moreover to propagate their ideals, the Mina gurus had churned out a volume of poetry using the name of ‘Nanak’ which posed a serious threat to the original spirit of Gurbani. The works produced by the Mina gurus which were available in the form of manuscripts, are being presented in this volume for the first time."
http://www.singhbrothers.com/demeaning-the-sikh-tradition-a-study-of-mina-poetry

That does not happen every time. Gurbani can eradicate any illness, without it being transferred to the host.
Gurparsaad, will provide details later.
 
Bhul chuk maaf

Haha bro you aren't going to find a shalok mentioning sex. However you will see shaloks mentioning who is Mother and who is Father (in the theological system of Guru Granth Sahib).
Also remember that sex is a metaphor for something that is abstract. A lot of Puranic tales are misunderstood because people don't realize they are talking about abstract principles. The saints are talking about spiritual things and not men and women. However, the saints are talking about spiritual things using the imagery that are familiar to us, images of men, women and relationships - husband-wife, mother-father, parent-child.