Man bowing (performing Matha Tekh) in devotion to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji being the Divine Voice of God. Today, many Sikhs come across claims, especially online, that bowing before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is idol worship. Some Muslims make this accusation, yet at the
Read MoreMakhan Shah Lubhana was a very devoted Sikh and at the same time was a very successful businesman. He was into import and export business. Once he was on a business trip and his ship was loaded with commodities from India. While the ship was travelling,
Read MoreSiri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib jee’s martyrdom is incomparable in history. There are many people who gave their lives for what they believed in but it is only Siri Guru Tegh Bahadur jee, who gave his life for beliefs he did not practice or condone. Siri
Read MoreThe Qur’an is presented by most Muslims as the infallible, eternal word of Allah, revealed to Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years. It is claimed to possess perfect consistency and divine origin, free from human error. However, with all due respect, such claims invite
Read MoreGuru Sahib is completely free from all bondage and has no need of our Seva. Any Seva we perform is not for the sake of Guru Sahib, but rather for our own cleansing and spiritual growth. Out of His infinite compassion, Satguru Ji allows us to
Read MoreThere 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 MoreThis 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),
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