Trimandeep Singh

Try to follow the tips of members here as much as you can. But don't let these things stop you from doing a jaap. Everyone in my family except me and my parents eat khulla maas but that doesn't stop us from doing our Nitnem or read Sukhmani sahib. It instead motivates us to do more Paath and do ardaas to guru sahib to bless our family some bibek budhi.
But do try to do your jaap at Amrit Vela in a room where they don't bring non veg.
Don't stop, just start your jaap.
Trimandeep Singh 

Try to follow the tips of members here as much as you can. But don't let these things stop you from doing a jaap. Everyone in my family except me and my parents eat khulla maas but that doesn't stop us from doing our Nitnem or read Sukhmani sahib. It instead motivates us to do more Paath and do ardaas to guru sahib to bless our family some bibek budhi.
But do try to do your jaap at Amrit Vela in a room where they don't bring non veg.
Don't stop, just start your jaap.
Trimandeep Singh 

The Panthic Maryada is incomplete and has been designed in such a way that it doesn't disturb the peace and cooperation between the panthic jathebandis. So it's not much detailed and is silent on rehats mentioned in puratan Rehatnamey.
And I already told you that Bhai Manvir Singh Ji is a very knowledgeable and khoji gursikh so we can trust him. Anyways, I don't have a problem if you consider it a Paap and not a bajjar Paap.
Trimandeep Singh 

I have probably heard this in Bhai Manvir Singh Ji's lectures. He said that cutting hairs is not the only bajjar qurehit related to Kesh but it is included in the Bajjar qurehit- 'Kesaan Di Beadbi Nahi Karni' (Don't disrespect your hairs)
This includes cutting hairs, dyeing/colouring them, waxing, applying chemical products deliberately like fixers and beard sprays, throwing kes in the dustbin etc.
He has done research on Khalsa Rehat Maryada for nearly a decade now. He has taken help and advice from gianis and Mahapurakhs of various jathebandis too so he's pretty much reliable in my opinion.
Trimandeep Singh 

The Panthic Maryada is incomplete and has been designed in such a way that it doesn't disturb the peace and cooperation between the panthic jathebandis. So it's not much detailed and is silent on rehats mentioned in puratan Rehatnamey.
And I already told you that Bhai Manvir Singh Ji is a very knowledgeable and khoji gursikh so we can trust him. Anyways, I don't have a problem if you consider it a Paap and not a bajjar Paap.
Trimandeep Singh 

I have probably heard this in Bhai Manvir Singh Ji's lectures. He said that cutting hairs is not the only bajjar qurehit related to Kesh but it is included in the Bajjar qurehit- 'Kesaan Di Beadbi Nahi Karni' (Don't disrespect your hairs)
This includes cutting hairs, dyeing/colouring them, waxing, applying chemical products deliberately like fixers and beard sprays, throwing kes in the dustbin etc.
He has done research on Khalsa Rehat Maryada for nearly a decade now. He has taken help and advice from gianis and Mahapurakhs of various jathebandis too so he's pretty much reliable in my opinion.
Trimandeep Singh 

If the hairs get damaged/removed while tying beard then surely it's a bajjar qurehit just like dyeing/colouring hairs.
Guru sahib bibek budhi bakshan 
Trimandeep Singh 
 

Yeah I was also thinking this. But still I wouldn't have been surprised if it was Nanaksar waale Mahapurakh only.

I have never heard or read about these rehats though. Anyways, thank you for posting...i will start my research on puratan Rehat Maryada again.
I wanted to get a book of Bhai Manvir Singh UK on Authentic Rehat Maryada which can be purchased from Khalsa Foundation Store but they don't export it. But they can deliver in Canada.
Bhaisaab, if you want to research more about Rehat Maryada...then do get that book and don't forget to share some valuable information from it : )
Trimandeep Singh 

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa 
Vaheguru Ji ki Fateh!
Sangat Ji, I just came across a video on YouTube in which a renowned Sikh Preacher had his beard tied. (will keep his name gupt only)
I was shocked to see that since I have never seen or heard about any of the puratan Chardikala gursikhs who tied their beards. Personally, I would never tie my beard.
If men do that for fashion purposes, then obviously that's wrong. But what if someone ties his beard for any other reasons?
Is it wrong according to Gurmat? I heard about this only once while listening to Bhai Manvir Singh Ji's (UK) lecture.
Any vichar would be really helpful.
Dhanvaad 
Trimandeep Singh 
 

Incredible explanation Bhai sahib!
Trimandeep Singh 

Gursikho, I am neutral on this topic of offering eatables To Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
I just put forward the opinions of Scholars and Gursikhs.
We already know that bhog of degh is gurmat. But if we read opinions of scholars like Giani Harbans Singh Ji on offering of eatables and those of sampradas, then both of their points seem convincing and in line with Gurmat.
I am not against or in favour of this practice.
Trimandeep Singh 

Gursikho, I am neutral on this topic of offering eatables To Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
I just put forward the opinions of Scholars and Gursikhs.
We already know that bhog of degh is gurmat. But if we read opinions of scholars like Giani Harbans Singh Ji on offering of eatables and those of sampradas, then both of their points seem convincing and in line with Gurmat.
I am not against or in favour of this practice.
Trimandeep Singh 

Seems more as if the author wants to give us an alternative to the Nitnem banis we read everyday.
 

Incredible explanation Bhai sahib!
Trimandeep Singh 

True.
 
Worshipping idols, bowing towards a specific direction, bowing in front of Qabars (coffins), Rakhi (rakhri), are all symbolism which are rejected by Sikhism even though we can learn from them. 
From Idol worship, we should worship Vaheguru. From Bowing in front of Qabars, we should respect Sants and mahapurush. From Rakhi, we should protect anyone in need.
Trimandeep Singh 

Once Prophet Muhammad and Jesus Christ visited Baba Harnaam Singh Ji Rampur Khera waale.
Devi devte do exist because in bani,Guru sahib says that these Devi devte praise Vaheguru at his feet. In Sri Chandi di Vaar, guru sahib says Akaal Purakh CREATED demons to keep the Devi devte's ego and pride in check.
They all came on earth to spread Dharma but eventually fell into the trap of 5 vices.
Trimandeep Singh 

Once Prophet Muhammad and Jesus Christ visited Baba Harnaam Singh Ji Rampur Khera waale.
Devi devte do exist because in bani,Guru sahib says that these Devi devte praise Vaheguru at his feet. In Sri Chandi di Vaar, guru sahib says Akaal Purakh CREATED demons to keep the Devi devte's ego and pride in check.
They all came on earth to spread Dharma but eventually fell into the trap of 5 vices.
Trimandeep Singh 

I don't think guru sahib gave some additional/different Rehat to different sampradas. 
If guru sahib ordered the Taksaal to read shudh bani and do abhyaas regularly, it was for Nihangs too. If guru sahib ordered Nihangs to practice shastar Vidya regularly,then it's hukam for Taksaal, Nirmale and Nanaksar too.
Every Sikh needs to become a Nihang.
I think you understand me and my opinions better now so let's just leave this.
Trimandeep Singh

I don't want to comment on that. I'll never drink it but my respect for Nihang Singhs has always remained the same. I respect the opinions of those who drink Sukha. 
You are comparing Jhatka to Alcohol? 
Why would a Sikh offer to Agni Devta??? Let me remind of your status... A Sikh who follows Rehat and does naam jap is higher than the Devte. All Brahmgyanis are higher than the devte.
I'll just tell you a real story not going into much details. You would probably have heard that Indra Devta is very insecure towards his throne, fearing he would lose his position. Gurmukhs say that when Sikhs do naam abhyaas, his throne shakes. Once Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji was doing naam jap with other jatha gurmukhs and they got a vision of Indra Devta scared and insecure seeing his throne shaking. They then told him that they were not after his throne so rest assured.
This tells us that gurmukhs are higher than any of the devte. We don't need to offer something to Agni Devta when we can communicate directly with the Sargun Saroop of Akal Purakh.
Trimandeep Singh 

What is the authenticity of this Granth? Also, how can we even believe this? Using alcohol??? Dashmesh Pita has clearly said in Rehtanamey to NEVER ever even go near intoxicants. And here's offering alcohol while reading bani?! Waah! No Guru fearing Sikh will ever do this.
Trimandeep Singh 

Seems weird to hear but do paste the link of the Katha.
Dhanvaad
Trimandeep Singh 

Do you even know what you said? Amrit Sanchaars, Akhand Paaths and Sehaj Paaths are always for a purpose and above the Sato Gun. All these rituals like havan (acc to me) and all are within the three gunns. Sikh Maryada has been passed by the Gurus and can't be called mere rituals. (Don't want to talk about Havan, but overall all practices started by gurus are above three gunns)
Is he lazy that he can't do Paath and do praises of Vaheguru? If someone does Paath for us, then it will surely benefit but isn't it wrong that he expects us to do Paath for him?! Moreover, you are contradicting your own point. You said earlier that we need to do havan so that Agni Devta communicates our message to Vaheguru Ji.
But what help are you asking them for? Though the panth is always there for us to help, but under any circumstances we can ask non Sikhs for help, but those are small favours, not 'communicating our message to Vaheguru'. 
And when did I write anything that supports worship of Devi devte?
They may help us but you are asking us to do havan, read Paath and ask the Devte to communicate our message to Vaheguru which is an insult to Guru sahib who gave us bani to have darshan of him anytime.
They are a creation of Vaheguru, exactly my point! They themselves don't have direct access to Vaheguru then how can they even communicate our message to him? They are not mukt and they long for this human body, as bani clearly states. We are at a better position from them to get mukt and have darshan of Vaheguru.
Do you know even Devi Lakshmi sweeps the floor at Sri Darbar Sahib? And yes, if we ever get a chance to serve the devte, then surely we will serve them some roti, yellow dal and my fav kheer... And also polish their sandals or footwear, whatever they wear... Lol
I think that avastha does play a role but it also depends on your faith. I have no avastha but I am 100% sure that if I ask something (in line with Gurmat) to Vaheguru Ji with good intentions and true heart, I will surely get it. Ardaas is also a form of communication with Vaheguru, in fact, DIRECT communication with him.
And about those sava Lakh japs, I think your Prahlabdh karams also play a role in this. There have been people who experienced Jot vigasi avastha even before taking Amrit! So, it doesn't necessarily depend on your current avastha, but your karams too. 
Brahmgyanis like Baba Nand Singh Ji or Bhai Saab would never do japs to obtain any Ridhi sidhi. Sikhs always yearn for the darshan of Vaheguru rather than doing specific japs to obtain a Ridhi sidhi. They are just a by product of one's bhagti and a Sikh should NEVER do Paath to obtain specific ridhis sidhis.
I am not saying that Sukha and jhatka are wrong, but if they were, Guru sahib would still have never allowed them to consume it, even if they follow the toughest lifestyle. Wrong is wrong and can't be justified if you do more Paath, but it may be neglected if you are sorry for it. 
 
I thought Dasam bani satisfied the hunger of shastars rather than making them hungrier. But I may be wrong, please try to find a pankti related to this.

Will surely be extremely grateful. But I think Vaheguru just took a Sewa from them and gave them a chance to cut their bad karams. When it comes to communicating with Vaheguru, we don't need anyone to do that for us because Guru sahib has already given us a way.
But not like a messenger, doing work like this (communicating messages of people to him) 
We are insulting guru sahib because we are using our own Manmat ways to talk with Vaheguru Ji when he has already given us a way to communicate with him. We are not cherishing his gift.
I don't think it is similar to doing sidhi of a mantar. My point was not to stick to a specific shabad to obtain specific powers. Doing sidhi to fight vikaars or for health purposes is fine but shouldn't be the case with obtaining powers. I don't think any gurmukh mahapurush did paath to obtain ridhi sidhis, they did paath just to have darshan and that SHOULD be the case with all of us. Else everything will be taken care of by Guru sahib.
But that hukamnaama point does make sense.
Give me one evidence when Khalsa Fauj tried to take help of Devi devte to fight battles. I would again say,it will be an insult to Vaheguru. We already have Dasam bani and mool mantar with us which are much stronger than the devi devte. We don't need their help when we have bani.
 
Yes but I didn't talk about that. I always meant the sidhis which refer to materialistic things.
Bhul chuk maaf
Trimandeep Singh 

Seems weird to hear but do paste the link of the Katha.
Dhanvaad
Trimandeep Singh