Gurbani 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
Read MoreGurmat Ahaar Bibek (Dietary Bibek) is an important part of the Rehat instilled by Sri Dasmesh Ji, and without keeping this Rehat, the state of Chardi Kala can never be attained. Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh was a Brahmgiani Gursikh, who had Darshan of Vaahiguroo and
Read MoreMany of our meat-eating brothers say that Sri Dasam Guru Ji slaughtered goats through Jhatka to teach the Sikhs how to strike down enemies and instill strength (Bir Ras) in them. In response to this, we ask them that if Sri Dasmesh Ji intended to teach
Read MoreTo begin with, there have been many Mahapurakhs in our panth who were against eating meat, including- Sant Gurbachan Singh ji Bhindrawale Sant Attar Singh Ji Mastuane wale Sant Attar Singh Ji Reru Sahib wale Sant Kartar Singh Ji Bhindrawale Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindrawale Bhai
Read MoreUnderstanding whether killing pests and insects is a sin involves looking at the reasons behind the action. In Sikhi, no action is always sinful (paap) or virtuous (punn) by itself. The intention and situation are what matter. For example, everyone agrees that killing a person is
Read MoreSome people believe that ਕੁਠਾ (kutha) means slaughtered meat of an animal in ritualistic Islamic religious tradition i.e. Halal. But The word ਕੁਠਾ (kutha) simply means to “kill or destroy or butcher”; alternatively, it can mean meat (the product of killing, butchering, destroying). there is no
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