Matheen

N3O, read more about Che - you'll see why.....

I read somewhere that Maharaj Ji expiciitly forbade Singh on Singh violence yet when i look around me........... What happened to the pyar beween Gursikhs that used to exist until recently?

We need scholars because they help fight our enemies 'using the pen' - e.g. when people try to convert Sikhs or try to discredit Maharaj Ji, scholars are often the first line of defence. Very few people these days have the kamaii to do this without any study or research, which is one reason Maharaj sent the Nirmaley to study Vedant.

W-bol, with abhiyas, Bani can be recited very fast with full concentration, using the 'Surti'. Sant Isher Singh Ji (Rarasahib wale) used to do over 200 JapJi Sahibs, many Jaap Sahibs while still at school. (The exact number is mentioned by them in the 'Atmik Bachan' recordings - which they revealed to inspire the sangat, check www.sikhroots.com to listen). Similarly, Sant Jarnail Singh Khalsa used to do over 101 Jap Ji Sahibs when they were younger and even perform an entire Akhand Path non stop in 24 hours, on their own. Even today, sewdars in some deras have to do 101 JapJi Sahibs everyday.

Which Rehitname? Sau sakhi isn't a Rehitnama. The 5 Pyare were given a collective status of Guru, i've never heard of Charan Pahul from 5pyare. Furthermore, when Gurgaddi was given to Guru Granth Sahib Ji, how could charan amrit continue?

^^^i actually agree with w-bol on this......

Do you have to join a military jatha to be a warrior? Just my opinion on the matter- The Khalsa that Maharaj Ji created was an embodiment of the ideals that make a perfect human being. So everyone was armed and ready to fight for freedom and protecting dharm while doing bhagti and earning an honest living. Read Guru Sahib's OWN definition of a Khalsa and you'll see that the ideals are as relevant today as they always have been. Becoming Amritdhari is the first step, the initiation. It takes alot of effort, kamaii and especially Kirpa to become the Khalsa that Guru Ji talks about. Historians are not always the best source, especially not McLeod. Sometimes we hear stories of people being mugged on crowded trains etc and people just watching. I'd like to think that any Singh in the same situation would not hesitate helping the victim. As there is no collective Khalsa army today, we should concentrate on fighting against oppression wherever we are, even if you're alone. It could be as simple as helping French Sikhs wear Dastars in school or petitioning the Irish Garda to allow Dastars in their force. Admittedly, i was saddened when i heard of Afghani Singhs being oppressed during the taliban days and doing nothing about it. Once in a while, we do get Singhs, like Sant Jarnail Singh ji Bhindranwale, who have enough kamaii to live up to their external appearance and stand up for what they believe in. Or the Mahapursh from Bhai Daya Singh Ji's sampardaye who nullified the effects of christian missionaries in Punjab. Personally I 100% believe the sakhi of Baba Deep Singh Ji.

Xylitol - i agree with you on this and the concentration part has to be experienced for some one to believe it. This will probably start a load of arguments, all i can say is do what you believe is right.

forgot to add: taking care of the Dhara proplerly i.e. good oil and regular brushing help to 'tame' it. I've also noticed that when Granthi Singhs wear a hazooria over their mouth the sides of the dhara are much neater when they get off duty.....you could try something similar when doing your Nitnem in the morning.

u did simran wanting a girl as the fal?!

Just go au-natural - plenty of sikhs work with me in the City. You'll be ok. Don't forget - it's not *your* beard - Maharaj ji will sort you out, if you have faith.

= jail time. Personally, i'm just interested in his weapons training. i've heard he's good but not seen much - but i have seen regular gatka and feel it's taking the mick.... Chudeh gagnah - what did you think of the weapons side?

They're as bad as each other. This topic is a waste of time. Guru Ji said they were neither Hindu nor Mussalman. Its time we started following what they teach, which is what being a Sikh is all about.

How is the sand used?

:evil: w-bol = troll have mercy, give it a rest bro. you're killing this place.....

Anyone know where the london akharra is for Shaster Vidiya and the timings?

A friend of mine had a Mahapursh stay at his house and he tells me the Mahapursh asked him to keep some rehta in a bowl or jar in the bathroom. He didn't explain why except say it's for sucham. Has anyone else heard of this and know what it's about?

i can't speak for singho, but in the uk the word 'paki' is a derogatory word used mostly by racists.

wth has this got to do with Sikhi? you've lost the plot, don't you have a job or something else to do?

You have to read it in Lareevar to say "samapatam ast..." because there is no ara or khanna for the 'a' sound in 'mast' - so i'm still not sure which version is correct - all versions have meaning!

Check out this website: http://www.nickfleming.com/photography/Nih...nghs_of_Punjab/ it also has the story of the 10ft skeletons they found in a frozen lake in the Himalayas, complete with weapons.

which language is this?

Towards the end of Chaupai Sahib, the following line is written differently in different Gutkas: samaptmstsubmsat - is it: Samapt Mast Sub Mast, or, Samaptm Sat Subm Sat? Thanks for the help!

you made a promise to Maharaj - you must carry it out at all costs.

Give it a rest. Every country has things to be ashamed of. Don't forget how many Singhs were killed for no reason from the late 70s till mid 90s. I have personally met Singhs here in the UK who were severly tortured. Also, no MLA has been charged with inciting murder during the Delhi riots. Javanmard has been banned, why do you keep going on about Iran?