This is a very important Bachan by Guru Gobind Singh ji: ਧਰਮ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਤ ਕਰਨੀ. It means to earn one’s livelihood in ways that are in harmony with Gurmat. When reflecting on Dharam Dee Kirat, the following points come to mind: One must earn through honest
Read MoreToday, any langar that is prepared at any Gurdwara Sahib, whether it is prepared as per Maryada or not, is called Guru ka Langar. Surely any place where free food is given can be called Langar but every such langar cannot be called ‘Guru ka Langar’.
Read MoreIn Gurbani, Raag conveys a feeling, while Shabad conveys a message. A Raag has the power to touch the heart with emotions such as joy, sorrow, detachment, or devotion. On studying the structure of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, it becomes clear that Shabads relating to
Read MoreSikhi does not outright forbid watching television, movies, or listening to music, but it teaches us to apply Gurmat Bibek – judgment guided by Gurmat wisdom. A Sikh should avoid any content (TV, movies, shows, music, games, etc.) that promotes lust (kaam), anger (krodh), greed (lobh),
Read MoreThis question is often asked: why did the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Guru Sahib Ji not utter Bani? Some people, due to lack of understanding, simply say that these Guru Sahiban did not receive Bani at all. But this is completely incorrect, because such a thing
Read MoreHistorically, there was a time when all Sikhs recited the same Rehras Sahib. Over time, some Gursikhs added extra Shabads as part of their personal practice (abhyaas). If these individuals were prominent, their followers sometimes institutionalized these additions into a de facto tradition (maryada). Over time,
Read Moreਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਾਰੇ ॥ ਗੁਰੁ ਬਾਣੀ ਕਹੈ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ਪਰਤਖਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੇ ॥੫॥“The Word, the Bani, is Guru, and the Guru is the Bani. Within the Bani, all the Ambrosial Nectar is contained. If His humble servant believes in
Read MoreRainasbai (ਰੈਣਿ ਸਬਾਈ; rainas baa-ee) means throughout the night. Rainasbai Kirtan (ਰੈਣਿ ਸਬਾਈ ਕੀਰਤਨ) refers to the singing of Gurbani throughout the night (dusk to dawn). Bhai Gurdaas Ji mentions that the Great Bhagats held Rainsbais. ਸੁਣਿ ਪਰਤਾਪੁ ਕਬੀਰ ਦਾ ਦੂਜਾ ਸਿਖੁ ਹੋਆ ਸੈਣੁ ਨਾਈ ||
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