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Ans. The first training camp of the All India Sikh Students Federation was held at Sri Paunta Sahib in 1950. The principal of this training camp was Sardar Sarup Singh, the founder president of the Federation.
Q.100. When and where was the first camp of the All India Sikh Students Federation held? Read More »
Ans. The scriptures of Budhism are called “Patikas”. The first one is ‘Vinay’ (descriptive); the second one is ‘Shatt’ (teachings) and the third one is called ‘Abhidham’ (metaphysical). In “Dham Padd” the code of conduct (how to lead a pious life) is delineated. These rules are supposed to have been laid down by Lord Budha.It
Q. 99. What do you know about the scriptures of various religions of the world? Read More »
Ans. It is true that the Sikh empire went the way Baba Faridhas written: ਗੰਢੇਦਿਆਂ ਛਿਅ ਮਾਹ ਤੁੜੰਦਿਆ ਹਿਕੁ ਖਿਨੋ॥ (SGGS, P. 488) “It takes six months (for the formation (of human body in mother’s womb), but only one moment to break it asunder (the death)”. There are four main reasons for the demise of
Q. 98. Describe the main reasons why the Sikh empire ended so fast. Read More »
Ans. A Sikh does not practice bibliolatry. He is the worshipper of ‘Shabad’ (word). To show respect to the word (or to a book containing divine word) is not idol worship. An idol is a copy of someone’s form. A sculptor carves stone or moulds clay in order to make a figure. But his objective
Ans. Baba Bota Singh and Bhai Garja Singh were passing through a village when they heard the conversation between two Muslims. One of them pointed his finger towards them and said to the other, “You were saying that the Sikhs have been completely exterminated, but look at those two Sikhs, they are still alive”. The
Ans. King Farakh Saiyyar asked Baba Banda Singh, what kind of death he would like to have. The determination personified Baba Banda Singh replied, “The kind of death he (Farakh Saiyyar) himself would like to have”. This answer is even firmer than the historical answer that Raja Porus gave to Alexander-the-Great (i.e. that Alexander should
Ans. The minor holocaust occurred between January 1, 1746 and June 30, 1746 at reedy marshes of Kaahnuwaan. Nawab Yahya Khan and his Hindu Diwan, Lakhpat Rae, with a huge army under their command, invaded the Sikhs with vengeance. According to one estimate about ten thousand Sikhs courted martyrdom. Bhai Ratan Singh Bhangoo has described
Ans. Several reasons can be put forth to explain why in spite of the two holocausts (Ghallugharas) the Sikhs could not be exterminated or subdued. Some of these reasons are, able leaders, correct policies (strategies), good battle strategy, positive attitude, three-way-wars, tremendous sympathy and devotion of masses towards Sikhs and exemplary bravery of Sikh women.
Ans. There is no place for Yoga (the way it is understood in Yogic tradition) in Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev has clearly and unequivocally explained in “Aasa di Vaar”: ਜੋਗੀ ਸੁੰਨਿ ਧਿਆਵਨ੍ਹਿ ਜੇਤੇ ਅਲਖ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾਰੁ॥ (SGGS, P. 465) “The Yogis expend all their efforts to concentrate on ‘void’.They try to achieve this by meditating
Q. 92. Is there any relationship between Yoga and Sikhism? Read More »
Ans. Politics is an inseparable part of religion. Efforts to separate the two (from time to time) have resulted in deterioration of morals and ethics. Just as the famous Urdu poet, Dr. Iqbal has said: “Whether an autocratic system of government or a democracy, when religion is separated from politics, it results in a ruthless
Q. 91. Why the religion and politics are inseparable in Sikhism? Read More »
