Historically, 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 ||
Read MoreThe way of Kaljug is very strange and is totally opposite to what Dharam preaches. In Kaljug, saints are slandered and scoundrels are worshipped; fools are considered to be wise and wise are derided as fools; poison is consumed as if it is Amrit and Amrit
Read MoreAfter the Vasaakhi of 1978, All India Akali Conference was held at Siri Amritsar Sahib. In that meeting one of the shrewd BJP (Bhartiya Janta Party) leader started blaming the Sikhs for the 1978 Shaheedi Saka involving Bhai Fauja Singh jee Shaheed. He complained, “why did
Read MoreChapter 54 of “Se Kinehiya” (Autobiography of Baba Harnam Singh Jee Rampur Khera wale, written by Bhai Sewa Singh Jee): ONE GETS THE FRUITS OF THE COMPANY WE KEEP Around 1970 a lady by the name of Joginder Kaur came to Baba Ji. The lady appealed
Read MoreGurbani contains many words from different languages; therefore, it is natural that multiple words are used to describe the same thing. For example, there are at least five synonyms for Paani (water). Here they are for your benefit, with Gurbani Panktees included along with humble translations:
Read MoreFor years, people have debated whether Shaheed Bhagat Singh was truly an atheist or if his beliefs evolved before his martyrdom. One of the most significant accounts in this discussion comes from Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji, a saint-soldier and fearless patriot whose life in prison
Read MoreRaja Janak is known as a great and righteous king from ancient times. His teacher was the famous sage Ashtavakra, who was still a child when he gave spiritual guidance (Updesh) to Raja Janak. Ashtavakra was considered a genius from birth. According to a legend, while
Read MoreIt is likely not coincidental that the first Pyara to step forward and offer his head to Guru Sahib was Bhai Daya Singh, symbolizing that the foundation of Dharma (religion) begins with Daya (compassion). Following Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Bhai Dharam Singh came forward, signifying that
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