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Baba Mohinder Partap Singh ji may fit the bill. He is a mastana mahapursh residing at Guru Nanak Ashram in Patiala. I think few people know about him outside of his area. 

Baba Mohinder Partap Singh ji may fit the bill. He is a mastana mahapursh residing at Guru Nanak Ashram in Patiala. I think few people know about him outside of his area. 

A series of articles written by Yuktanand Singh (originally posted on Sikhnet) will be posted on this important topic.

Summary of Article (will be posted below in installments)
Section I

An introduction to why meeting a Gurmukh is so important and what is the significance of Sat Sangat. In Gurbani, Sangat is listed as essential to living normal life as a human. Sat Sangat is just as important as reading Gurbani, because it transforms our heart so that we can truly understand the message of Gurbani.

Is the Sangat working for us in this sense? If not, why not? Do we understand what Sat Sangat means? Does a crowd of people like us represent Sat Sangat? Does the company of others just like us, adequately fulfill all the conditions of being in the Sadh Sangat? In other words, what is the role of a Sadh or a Sant in Sikh Panth?

Section II

The meaning of Sadh or Sant: A Sikh Saint or Sant is someone who has achieved spiritual perfection and mastery over the personal self through Guru’s mercy. A Sant is an extremely rare soul. But this should not discourage us, confuse us, or cloud our understanding that Sant is the model of a perfect Sikh, the person that Gurbani urges us to become. A Sant is someone who is devoted only to God and always lives in God’s presence.

In an apparent effort to save us from the charlatans, our scholars shroud and suppress our need to adore perfect Gursikhs as our role models, by distorting the meaning in Gurbani. However, the institution of Sangat, the Panj Piyare, and the rules of the Khalsa Panth, eliminate all danger from impostors.

Those who claim to be a Guru or a Sant, leading the Sikhs away from mainstream Panth, are the ones we need to worry about. Additionally, we must avoid those teachers who disregard the Rehit prescribed by the tenth Master. Today’s Sikh Sant is a Gursikh who keeps the Rehit of Khalsa, and someone who would not lead people into joining a ‘Jatha’ or a ‘Dera’ and thus, would not engage in fragmentation of the mainstream Sangat.

Section III

How is a Sant produced? We stay oblivious towards the essence, being busy all our life mistaking the shell for the kernel. Except for that rare individual called Sant, we all vacillate, and thus, we remain imperfect and keep falling off the path. Those rare individuals who seek the kernel, the essence, and through Guru’s mercy, never turn their attention away from it, become perfect and they are known as a Sant. Being in dust from the feet of Sat Sangat, we can learn how to maintain a balance on this path.

Judging by the numerous references to Sant it should be obvious to us that an insight into its meaning, and more importantly, its application is absolutely vital to our understanding of Gurmat and to succeed as a Sikh. The terms, Sikh, Gursikh, Brahmgyani, Gurmukh, Jan or HariJan, Mahapurush, Sadh, and Sant, are the names given to Sikhs at various spiritual stages. The Sant is a sacred and supreme state recognized within the Panth.

Section IV

How do we find a Sant? Since the establishment of Sat Sangat, we no longer wander in search of such an individual and we no longer follow someone who claims to be a Sant. Sadh Sangat is the place to be. Nevertheless, we must have a burning desire to be uplifted through company of such Gursikhs.

Before we can solve our internal problems, we need to remedy our lack of faith in the Panth, its garden, Sat Sangat, and its fruit, the Sant. We may sing and read Gurbani all our life, but without faith, our inner progress remains stunted.

We must help each other in the Sangat by being absorbed in Gurbani with a sincere desire to be uplifted by the Sangat. Sadh Sangat or company of perfect Sikhs is essential. Just as, one lamp lights another. But there is no need to worship such Sikhs. The mere sight of a Sant is uplifting. But first, we need that burning desire to see them. Only then, can we benefit from their company or recognize them.

Section V

If we continue to live as if this goal is unreachable and disregard seeking company of such Sikhs, then, either Gurbani has failed us or we have failed Gurbani. Our faith in Gurbani is valid only if we have a yearning and a hope to meet a perfect Gursikh, sometime soon, within our lifetime. Guru Ji promises that there is always a Sant living somewhere in this world.

Sant is our role model, a testimony to the ultimate triumph of the Guru. Coming to Sangat with a desire to see such a Gursikh is the road towards spiritual awakening. The Shabads regarding the qualities of Sant, as one example given, should be studied carefully.

Guru Nanak introduced a unique method to liberate us en masse: Sat Sangat generated with Gurbani, augmented with music and singing from the heart. Kirtan of GurShabd or God’s Word, in Sadh Sangat can gradually, or instantly, convert ordinary masses into Saints. However, a multitude joined for singing Gurbani, but lacking faith in the outcome of Sangat, succeeds in creating only, a multitude singing Gurbani. Let us never confuse the two as the same.

Section VI

The formula: “Meditate upon the formless God, connect with the Shabad, and seek the glorious sight of the Khalsa” needs to be followed thoroughly, with full faith and conviction. A Sant in the Sikh Panth today would keep the Rehit prescribed by the tenth Master, would dislike being called a Sant or a Guru, and would never lead the Sikhs away from mainstream Sangat into some eccentric group.

These are some important qualities of a perfect Gursikh. Sangat of Guru Khalsa or such perfect Sikhs, and submitting to the Panj Piyare is the foundation of Sikh Panth. Spiritual words of Sri Naranjan Singh Ji on this subject are recorded in this section.

Saints are the only humans truly alive in this world. The rest of us make up the bulk of Sikh Panth. Their company enlivens us. Sant is the lifeblood on Panth. God hides Himself in a Sant’s heart. Guru Ji says, “The sole purpose of a Sant coming into this world is that we remember Naam in their company.”

End of summary
-from http://khojee.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/vic...-dharm-summary/

I'll post one per day until the end of the article series.

singh sabha canada is a group that tries to use the good name of the singh sabha movement to spread their missionary prachar. It's basically hardcore anti-gurmat prachar. 
Most gurdwaras (probably almost all) you find bearing the name Singh Sabha have no relation with them. 

They don't believe in the very basic teaching of Sikhi - Naam Simran. They call it useless. Gurbani emphasises it more than anything. 

Just wanted to add the Gurbani line of one soul in two bodies is frequently used in regards to marriage. This actually refers to the union of the soul of the spiritual seeker with Waheguru and NOT between the husband and wife. The lavan in fact describe different stages in the evolution of the soul as it nears God. Each lavan is a metaphor for the life of the seeker, doing parkarma around Guru ji who is the seeker's center, moving closer to union with each parkarma.  The spouse you have in this janam might be a brother or friend or enemy or stranger in another janam. In Sikh dharm the only soulmate is God. So beware of being lead astray by silly romantic notions of 'the one' or 'soulmate'. It's a game of karma and the way to overcome is through dharma.

Ji, the paath in the link you mentioned is done extra extra slow for students to be able to understand the subtle pronounciation sounds. When doing paath normally you would not enunciate those sounds so much. Ordinarily they are very subtle and untrained paathi's do not pick up on them. 
 
Here is link to a site where you can see Gurbani, english, transliteration, and have the recording. You can change settings from preferences up top https://www.searchgurbani.com/guru_granth_sahib/ang_by_ang

Saints of different dharms including Sikh dharm consider it to be a huge paap. So the answer is no. People who answer yes are thinking with their sense-pleasure seeking mind rather than any spiritual understanding or desire for knowing truth. 

You can find arths of Sukhmani Sahib, Gareebi Shabads, and Slok Bhagat Kabir ji and Bhagat Farid ji on www.gursevak.com. IF you click on Gurbani Meanings near the bottom right of the homepage you can view arth shabad by shabad right in your screen. I find it to be a novel and useful way to explore arth in bite-size pieces. 

My suggestion would be to go to a Gurdwara (Sikh temple) to get closer to God and not to socialize, although there is nothing wrong with some socialising here and there. There will be people there who are at all different points on their journey to God, and rather than looking at them and feeling disheartened I prefer to focus on the kirtan (spiritual music) and katha (discourses) etc. That way, even if people there happen to be lackadaisical in their attitudes, you can still gain benefit. Where do you happen to live? 

Maharaja Ranjit Singh was ensnared by the wiles of a courtesan and fell for her. Her influence over him enabled traitors to enter the raj and reach very high levels. Consequently, at a key period in Sikh history these traitors conspired with the British and betrayed the raj. The raj fell. As a result every single Sikh man, woman, and child was affected, not just for that generation, but for all generations to come. Besides oppressing the people, the British destroyed the Sikh school system which was one of the best in the world and promoted independent though. That school system has never been recovered, as can be seen by the pendu mentality of many of our people. The British also spread propaganda and worked at creating divisions within our panth, including divisions regarding our Guru Granth Sahib ji and other scriptures and historically important writings. The consequences of one man not have read and understood the Charitropakhyan continue to affect the worldwide panth to this day.

If you want to know who is funding ISIS then simply look at which states are gaining by the actions of ISIS? Notice it never attacks Israel or Saudi Arabia but instead attacks their enemies for dominance in the region? Notice that all the countries attacked are the SAME countries that a US general had said would be destroyed a few years ago?
“We’re going to take out 7 countries in 5 years: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan & Iran..”
Video Interview with General Wesley Clark
http://www.globalresearch.ca/we-re-going-to-take-out-7-countries-in-5-years-iraq-syria-lebanon-libya-somalia-sudan-iran/5166
 
To gain a better understanding of international politics I recommend following a news aggregator website like www.rense.com that includes many non-western sources. Also, Putin's speeches and comments are frequently eye-opening. 

Coffee / tea increase acidity which agitates the sensitive nerves and naturally pulls the surti down there. They also make the body more garam which increases chance of nightfall. 

When I was younger I was very serious about making progress quickly and read a lot from yogis and various other sources. Looking back, I do think all this reading caused more distress to the mind and didn’t help much. Best advice, from experience is:
Food is super important reduce the amount of garam (in the ayurvedic sense) foods. Don’t completely avoid it, some is good, but just reduce it.  tarka, onion, and garlic increase kaam a lot salty or sugary foods and fried foods and tea and coffee also increase kaam eating from the hands of a kaami person, which means almost everyone worldly makes kaam worse      ⁃    a soothing diet involves lots of raw and cooked fruits and veggies. especially raw foods don’t aggravate kaaam besides what goes into your mouth be careful of what goes into your eyes and ears to feed your brain. TV is quite dangerous.  Your sangats energy affects you as well.  Do lots of sangat with naam Bani WORK OUT. use up all your excess energy each day. this can’t be overstated how important this is.  Keep your mind busy. Focus a lot on school or work  
In the end, if you are at that age you will experience some kaam. It’s normal and it’s better to just accept it in stride. Very few people can do the 13 or so hours of simran a day needed to rise above it. The intensity of it will decrease as you age and as your avastha increases. 
Nightfall will decrease slowly over time if you are healthy (if not see an ayurvedic or homeopathic doctor for help). Since you used to masturbate your body is used to a certain amount of activity and so is generating fluids appropriate to that. Over time, the amount generated will naturally level off and the frequency of nightfall will decrease as well. 
 

You can find proper ucharan for such verses here, along with written ucharan tips: http://gursevak.com/readsggs
Also, for detailed online viewing of Sukhmani Sahib http://gursevak.com/sukhmanisahib

A person can get all the protein they need from a vegan diet pretty easily. 

A person can get all the protein they need from a vegan diet pretty easily. 

A podcast from a Sikh institute examining the current state of Punjab 
 

A podcast from a Sikh institute examining the current state of Punjab 
 

I never said the above. Feminists claim that even if a girl says yes while drunk that means no. However, that is not the case for a man.
You use strawman arguments. shameful.
You are rarely able to discuss as an adult by responding to what another person says. Instead you create an exaggerated twisted version of their argument to try to knock down.
 

I never said the above. Feminists claim that even if a girl says yes while drunk that means no. However, that is not the case for a man.
You use strawman arguments. shameful.
You are rarely able to discuss as an adult by responding to what another person says. Instead you create an exaggerated twisted version of their argument to try to knock down.
 

I never said the above. Feminists claim that even if a girl says yes while drunk that means no. However, that is not the case for a man.
You use strawman arguments. shameful.
You are rarely able to discuss as an adult by responding to what another person says. Instead you create an exaggerated twisted version of their argument to try to knock down.
 

A girl gets drunk and drives home in her car. A guy gets drunk and drives home in his car. They crash their cars into each other. Is the guy at fault? 
 
A girl and guy get drunk and have consensual sex. Afterwards, the girl regrets it. What logical conclusions can a gynocentric society like pretty much all western countries (and soon India) draw from this?
The guy raped the girl The guy is responsible for his actions despite being drunk but the girl is not responsible for her actions.  The girl is still a person who has the same degree of agency / free will as a guy, but she doesn’t have to face the consequences of her actions b/c that would be unfair to her. Even sexist.  

It's heartbreaking.
 
Kamaljeet Singh shaheedsar is offering up very good coverage of the events on Facebook. 
 
Has it been confirmed for sure the poster taunting Sikhs was from Sirsa dera goons? What would they have to gain from violence in the state after he finally was able to get some breathing room?

A girl gets drunk and drives home in her car. A guy gets drunk and drives home in his car. They crash their cars into each other. Is the guy at fault? 
 
A girl and guy get drunk and have consensual sex. Afterwards, the girl regrets it. What logical conclusions can a gynocentric society like pretty much all western countries (and soon India) draw from this?
The guy raped the girl The guy is responsible for his actions despite being drunk but the girl is not responsible for her actions.  The girl is still a person who has the same degree of agency / free will as a guy, but she doesn’t have to face the consequences of her actions b/c that would be unfair to her. Even sexist.