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On 5/28/2021 at 9:55 PM, chatanga1 said:
Why is placing a pitcher of water by SGGS a ritual or a superstition?
Why would anyone care if theres water there or not? It doesn't matter. People who believe in rituals and superstitions care too much about details like that instead of focusing on whats important.
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8 hours ago, dalsingh101 said:
This ain't a one off, it's a cultural phenomena if you ask me:
Tulsa race massacre, a century later: wounds still open and weeping
Over 24 hours on 31 May 1921, Tulsa witnessed what is thought to be the worst single event of white supremacist violence against African Americans in the nation’s history
The full-page advert in a special Black History edition of USA Today presents a technicolor vision of modern-day Tulsa, with sparkling images of public parks and brightly painted murals celebrating the local Black community under the banner headline: “Tulsa Triumphs.”
“Tulsa is leading America’s journey to racial healing,” the text says, inviting visitors from across the US to sample the delights of Oklahoma’s second-largest city. The enticements include “an emotional opportunity for learning and reflection” and a “space for reconciliation … Tulsa triumphs, and you can be a part of this pilgrimage.”
The advert is a brazen attempt to turn Tulsa’s grim distinction as the setting of one of the most grotesque mass lynchings in US history into a tourist draw. It is the work of the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, a body of prominent state and city politicians and other local notables who have put together the city’s established version of the 100th anniversary of a very special day.
On that day, 31 May 1921, white Tulsans ran amok, shooting any Black person in sight, dropping incendiary devices from the air on to their homes and burning to the ground one of the most flourishing Black business districts in the country, known as “Black Wall Street”. Some 35 blocks of Black real estate in the Greenwood neighbourhood were destroyed.
Read more:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/01/tulsa-race-massacre-a-century-later
True. Racism still exists around us, apparently during covid, hate crimes against asians heightened dramatically in the UK. It's good to start speaking out against it, it only takes a few people to start the hate and it can spread rapidly as it did in nazi germany. Quite worrying. Look at the indian government and how their rampage against sikhs over the decades. Calling Sikhs terrorists all over their censored news channels through the farmers crises was horrible, after all of their crimes against Sikhs.
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On 5/31/2021 at 5:56 PM, Trimandeep Singh said:
Your statements are absolutely absurd.
"Why would He love people more who do naam jaap if He Is All."
Are you saying he loves murderers and rapists and naam abhyaasis equally? He loves all, no doubt in that. But he always keeps laaj of his gursikhs and not a person who commits sins. He always punishes those who slander the Saints. He loves his saints more than anyone else. He loves all but also does justice by punishing us for our sins.
ਸੰਤਨ ਦੁਖ ਪਾਏ ਤੇ ਦੁਖੀ
He is painful, when He sees His saints in griefਸੁਖ ਪਾਏ ਸਾਧੁਨ ਕੇ ਸੁਖੀ ॥
He is happy, when His saints are happy."He doesn't judge and we are noone to judge"
He has appointed Dharam Rai to JUDGE us on the basis of our Man Bach Karam (Thoughts, Sayings and Deeds). If he doesn't judge anyone, then how will he punish someone for sinning? However, if you mean his love isn't affected because of religion, caste etc then I am WITH you on this. And yes, WE are noone to judge.
Seriously? We are in the Bandhan of Lakh Chaurasi and Maaya. Only those Bhagti waala Mahapurush are free of Maaya.
ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਬੰਧਨ ਤੇ ਮੁਕਤਾ ॥
ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ (ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ) ਬੰਧਨਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਆਜ਼ਾਦ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ,
The God-conscious being is free from entanglements."The judgemental fools who fight each other in gurdwarras over petty egotistical matters are noone to listen to or follow."
I don't think it is wrong to be judgemental as long as we are judging in the light of Gurbani. If we don't judge practices of others, then infiltration of Anti Gurmat practices in Khalsa Panth would be really easy. We should not judge on the basis of irrelevant things but also keep a check in light of Gurmat. Eg judging someone's avastha on the basis of physical/outer Rehat. And fights are obviously not a solution. Healthy Debates with quoting points from Gurbani is needed.
Bhul chuk maaf
Trimandeep Singh
QuoteAre you saying he loves murderers and rapists and naam abhyaasis equally?
A mother loves her child unconditionally, even if the're a plonker. The respect level just differs. He loves unconditonally. Some bhagats become so after janams and janams of sinning. Noone is perfect, everyone is the Same, just on different stages of their journey's. God is the great forgiver, don't forget people such as Sajjan Thug the serial killer who became a Bhagat.
Quote"He doesn't judge and we are noone to judge"
He has appointed Dharam Rai to JUDGE us on the basis of our Man Bach Karam (Thoughts, Sayings and Deeds). If he doesn't judge anyone, then how will he punish someone for sinning? However, if you mean his love isn't affected because of religion, caste etc then I am WITH you on this. And yes, WE are noone to judge.
It's the law of Truth that we reap what we sow. It doesn't mean He's being judgemental of us. We have been given freedom of choice. Tell me how many times have you messed up in the 5 thieves of lust, anger, greed, envy and jealousy, ego and attachment? Are you perfect? All is perfect and all is Karam.
"Seriously? We are in the Bandhan of Lakh Chaurasi and Maaya. Only those Bhagti waala Mahapurush are free of Maaya."
Maya is an illusion, it's not real. If you really claim to follow and believe in Gurbani, then you would humble yourself enough to acknowledge that Parbrahm is everyone, everything, everywhere, and that there is only One. It's a khel, a game. When you start to see beyond duality, you begin to stop getting sucked into it. It's One, the demon, the angel, the good and bad, its all Nothing, an illusion, just Truth, God. We are Nothing, we are noone to judge when all is karam/ hukam.
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On 5/30/2021 at 11:09 AM, Trimandeep Singh said:
Yes he loves all. But he loves those people more who japp naam and keep Regat. He doesn't give his darshan to fools like me.
If he loves all, doesn't mean that he can give liberation to all for free. He is the most dayaalu but also just.
Trimandeep Singh
Why would He love people more who do naam jaap if He Is All. You're not seeing beyond the illusion. This entire khel is love, Truth is Love. He doesn't judge and we are noone to judge, everyone is on their own path and stage of learning as per karam. We are already free, He's already all. The way to live beyond the illusion to accept that we are all just Sinners, that we are Nothing, as the Gurus did, that we are the lowest of the low, apply gurbani and then we're being real. Otherwise we are in ego. The Gurus saw God in their enemies and served moghuls water after they were trying to kill the Gurus army beforehand.The judgemental fools who fight each other in gurdwarras over petty egotistical matters are noone to listen to or follow.
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On 5/10/2021 at 8:29 AM, Guest Noobhere said:
Hey
Okay i have a couple of questions.
1. I know how important amritvela is in sikhism. Now i personally take bath at 11.30 pm and start namm abhyas till around 1.30am or 2.00 am. Now does this count as amritvela or not.
2. I am not amritdhari, will i still be able to experience or reach certain stages in naam jaap.
3. The most important issue. Up untill now, i used to randomly do waheguru jaap for like 10 to 15 minutes maybe once or twice in month. And i was able to concentrate on sound of waheguru. I also would start to feel some sensations(like vibrations or current) in the scalp after 20 mins.
Now i decided to do actual naam abhyas. Its been month or two as i mentioned i start at 11.30 pm to 2.00am( I am trying to increase time). I also do japji sahib path before simran. But i am shocked that i cant even concentrate for 5 seconds(thats right 5 continuous seconds). I just cant listen to waheguru the way i used to when i wasnt even trying to do abhyas. I dont know whats happening. I have been losing all motivation to do simran if i cant even concentrate. Any help will be really appreciated.
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As the others have said on here, after 12.30am is the most powerful time to start naam simran. Do it for at least 30 mins, but 2.5 hrs is good. Listen to anhad naad, relax and let the samadhi take you, you will start going deep into it. Lessons you learn in your samadhi, apply them to your everyday practical life.
The aim is go deep into the samadhi and stay grounded in Truth in the day. Don't lie, not even a white lie, speak the Truth, do good for yourself and others, have no anger or enmity. You will begin to experience the Truth of the world around you. Read gurbani and do bandgi, apply it to your life and you will walk down the path. If you fall, learn the lessons, make sure you don't make the mistake again and keep walking. The path is never ending, but it's one of love. Respect life aswell, live, enjoy and experience your life beyond the b/s of the five theives.
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On 5/29/2021 at 8:01 PM, dalsingh101 said:
Goes all the way to the top. I think only brave, active people at ground level can prevent this stuff, the others just cover it up:
Because alot of them are bad people and heartless. More good people should start getting ivolved and questioning the governements on these issues. The way it was handled by the Canadian Governement has been unacceptable.
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On 5/29/2021 at 11:24 PM, Ragmaala said:
So much pain...
He's a brave man. It shows how strong people can be. Native Indians were treated so badly, for someone to just come and invade somones land within itself is horrific, then force them to go to a school with such horrific abuse is hell. It was awful that survivors said that some of their parents were sent to that school and abused, and still sent their children there after, knowing they would be abused. And the american media had the nerve to make fun of them after all they were put through through movies and television. Very sad, the karma of those who abused them will come around, it always does.
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This is awful. The governement should have known, what kind of government doesnt keep tabs on a school like that, especially where children were going missing. How disgusting. Governments should be monitoring schools strictly and ensuring that no child in care is ever be abused. Unfortunately many government officials are involved in child abuse as history has shown, there needs to be a change.
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On 4/28/2016 at 8:49 PM, Guest Das said:
Actually someone told me that to place water nearby guru granth sahib but there is a granthi singh there he started taunting me that it is wrong and sin it is not a part of our religion
so thats why i am asking other sikh people that it is right or wrong
i have searched this in many articles on google but I didn't got the ans
Rituals and superstitions are not a part of Sikhi. Noone cares if theres a jug of water there or not and if someone does, theyre a fool.
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On 5/9/2021 at 3:34 AM, Manav said:
Thanks so much!
Totally agree that we all are a part of that one creator.
What should I read that can lead me forward on this path? Or just naam?
Hi. Read Guru Granth Sahib Ji. It's Truth. Gurbani teaches that there is in reality no religion only one, No Hindu No Muslim, only One was Guru Nanaks teaching. It teaches the Truth thats the core of all of the major religions but without the rituals and superstitions. Many teachings have also become corrupted over time so the Gurus were sent to teach Sat in its purity. If you read, accept and apply the gyan in practice in everyday life, you will start to learn more and move on the bhagti path. It's a neverending path and is one of love and purity.
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On 5/13/2021 at 11:33 PM, SunnySingh said:
First of all from our side it is almost impossible to recognize a true saint.
Have a look at our Guru Sahiban, where even some of their family members did not recognize them as such, or even Bhagats of highest order like Kabir Sahib, Christ, where people torture them whether verbally or physically.
It is usually whomsoever they want to get hold of their hand, can recognize and accept them. in that respect the Bani says that those people are wadbhagee.
Bhoolay marg jinay bataaya aisa Gur wadbhagee paaya.
Then too with much difficulties, doubts will assail them until they go within with abhyaas and see the real form of that saint within themselves.
Another quality of them is that they will only sing praises of the only permanent and eternal Truth, Waheguru, and inspire us to do only that bhakti as per Gurbani, which will reunite us with Him.
But sadly, kalyug has held such a strong grip on the people, that inspite of being told the truth in simple and direct manner , people will strongly criticize them, for trying to not follow the criteria of an established religion as per their views in terms of rituals and dogmas, that too, when the Bani says that the chanting of His name is the highest among all religions.
They are the embodiment of humility, peace and forgiveness, they will even lower themselves, in order to avoid any quarrels and fights.
Our Guru Sahiban are the real picture of what a true Saint ought to be.
I've seen high level sants who have been slandered for not covering their heads. They are without a doubt saints, but the fools throw rocks at them for their external appearance ignoring the internal. Guaranteed if Guru Nanak came to earth now, head uncovered, sikhs would attack him with full force. The fools dont understand that its the inner purity that counts. A mahapurakh much of the time will take the form of a humble householder as Guru Nanak or can come in the form of a being dressed as a King as Guru Gobind was. I would advise you to look beyond the exterior, and ask God for guidance. Read Guru Granth Sahib Ji, if the person is speaking in line with it, then okay. But be careful because they are very few and far between right now, I only know of one on earth atm.
If I were in your position, I would just trust Guru Granth Sahib Ji and take its word as Truth. The teachings have come directly from the Gurus themselves and it's all thats really needed. You just need to read, understand, apply and have faith. The gyan/ teachings have been lived by the Gurus themselves in action.
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Black magic cant harm someone who practices Naam. Just like slander cant stick to a soul who accepts themselves to be nothing, black magic can't touch a being who accepts theyre the same. In humility practing naam, it can't harm you, you've realised its an illusion as is everything and everyone with an image.
Beginner at Naam abhyas. Need help please.
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True, they'll bite your head off.