There isn’t an exact English word for Jooth, likely because this concept doesn’t exist in Western culture. Simply put, Jooth refers to the effect a person’s Karma and nature can have on the food they prepare, as well as food or drink that has already been
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 MoreThe question of whether Sikhs can eat beef is one that arises often, sometimes stirring debate within the community. To answer it clearly, we must look at the teachings of Gurbani. Compassion and Respect for Life in Gurbani Gurbani’s message is rooted in compassion, non-violence, and
Read MoreIn our Panth today, there is a growing habit that can be concerning. Some Gursikhs feel it is acceptable to eat anything, from anywhere, and from anyone. While it may not seem harmful at first, this can have an impact on both one’s spiritual progress and
Read MoreDegh in Gurughar is also known as Trihaaval, Panchamrit, and Karah Parshaad. The Maryada of making Degh is very special. Presented below are some salient features of making Degh: Candidate for Preparing Degh The Sewadaar should be a Tyaar bar Tyaar Amritdhari Gursikh who follows the
Read MoreGurbani teaches compassion, ethical living, and righteousness that have guided Sikhs for generations. Yet, the question of meat consumption, specifically the practices of Jhatka and Halal, remains a topic of debate and misunderstanding within the Sikh community. This article examines the meaning of “kutha”, its implications
Read MoreThe practice of sacrificial killing – offering a life to appease, honor, or commune with the divine – spans millennia and continents, threading through the religious histories of humanity. From the Abrahamic traditions of the ancient Near East to the Vedic rituals of South Asia, and
Read More‘Bhang’ or ‘Sukhnidhaan,’ a form of marijuana (cannabis), is widely used by many Nihangs today. Its consumption is often justified by citing various tales and stories, claiming them to be ‘early traditions.’ However, our Guru is eternal and always with us. Why rely on stories and
Read MoreSikhi teaches us to live a life of compassion, kindness, and respect for all living beings, and to avoid causing harm or suffering to any creature. Eating eggs, even if unfertilized, is a bajjar kurehit (major sin) because it involves cruelty, exploitation, and the killing of
Read MoreGurbani is very clear when it comes to the consumption of alcohol. It is never permissible under any conditions. In fact, Gurbani states that even if alcohol is prepared using holy water, it remains impure, and Gursikhs should not drink it. ਸੁਰਸਰੀ ਸਲਲ ਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਰੁਨੀ ਰੇ
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