Sikh Q&A by Gurbani Saagar provides authentic answers to questions about Sikhi, Gurbani, Sikh History, beliefs, traditions, and daily Sikh living.
Ans. The fasts, the full moon nights, the new moon nights, or the first day of a month of Bikrami calendar have no place of any significance in Sikhism. The fasts, prevalent in the Hindu society, are all associated with a god or a goddess. These gods and goddesses themselves are trapped in attachment of […]
Ans. There is no place for rituals in Sikh teachings. All the omens and presages result from doubts and uncertainties in ones mind. People who believe in omens have created further confusion by dividing good and bad omens into seven categories. These are: Yagan: The purpose will be fulfilled in a few days. Ragan: The
Q. 89. Why rituals are not approved in Sikhism? Read More »
Ans. The Sikh spirit and those Gursikhs who chalked out a new path, started a new order and carried out fantastic (spiritual) deeds, are described by Bhai Gurdas as subtler than a trich, sharper than a sword and tasteless like licking of a stone. A Gursikh who treads the path of such Sikh spirit, is
Q. 88. According to Bhai Gurdas what are the attributes of the Sikh spirit (Gursikhi)? Read More »
Ans. The Sikhs have been agitating, fighting and sacrificing their lives for the following principles: 1. Truth. 2. Love. 3. Self respect. 4. Freedom.In the future also they will keep on doing so.
Ans. Guru Har Gobind said:vlod eisbiznosHumility is the root of “Sikhi”.Service (of human kind) is the branches of “Sikhi”. Holy congregation (Saadh Sangat) is the leaves of “Sikhi”. Understanding the Word (Shabad) are the flowers, while the fruits are becoming completely oblivious of care for ones body (ones own well being) compared to the well
Ans. The four sentences of Charles Beard are: The total Sikh history can be summarized as follows: The (true) Gurus came to this world and lived here. They gave the boons of Naam, spiritual advice and method to lead true life. Like any other householder, they had dealings with people. They showered their kindness. They
Ans. The first question was, “who is the wisest person”? The answer of all the Fakirs was, “the one who has forsaken worldly goods is the wisest person. The second question was, “who is the greatest person”? The answer of everyone was, “the one who considers joy and sorrow the same is the greatest person”.
Ans. The following are the questions and their answers: 1.Q. Who is emancipated? Ans. He/she who recognizes God’s Will, is emancipated. 2.Q. Who has found the correct path? Ans. He/she who follows God’s Will has found the correct path. 3.Q. Who has the true spiritual knowledge? Ans. He/she who has unshakeable faith in (God). 4.Q.
Ans. The eight questions posed in Japu Ji are: 1. ਕਿਵ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ਹੋਈਐ “How can one become spiritually pure (truthful)”? (SGGS, P. 1) 2. ਕਿਵ ਕੂੜੈ ਤੁਟੈ ਪਾਲਿ*॥ “How can one pierce the partition of falsehood”?(SGGS, P. 1) 3. ਫੇਰਿ ਕਿ ਅਗੈ ਰਖੀਐ ਜਿਤੁ ਦਿਸੈ ਦਰਬਾਰੁ ॥ “What should one offer to unite with Him”?
Ans. The questions asked by the Hajis and the answers given by Guru Nanak were as follows: 1.Q. What do you consider asceticism? Ans. Assumption of ultimate humility is the real asceticism. 2.Q. What is the ultimate limit of asceticism? Ans. To believe that only God’s Name is going to last, is the ultimate limit
