Ans. Discrimination based on caste or race has absolutely no place in Sikhism. According to Bhai Gurdas, the creation of four castes (in the Hindu society) resulted in discrimination in the world. From this discrimination grew hatred to such an extent that now the whole humanity is a victim of bigotry. The (Sikh) Gurus broke […]
Q.47. Is there a place for caste system and racism in Sikhism? Read More »
Ans. Just before dawn the following prayers are to be recited: Japu Ji, Jaap Sahib, Sawaiyye (beginning with ‘Saravag -and ending with Sri Bhagwan ko bhed na sudh samooh sidhan payo”). Chaupai Sahib Anand Sahib The significance of these prayers is given below: Japu Ji: This prayer is the premier segment of our scripture. Consider
Q. 45. Name the prayers prescribed for daily recitation and describe their significance. Read More »
Ans. The meaning of this sentence, which is recited towards the conclusion of Ardaas (Sikh supplication), is that Guru Nanak says, whoever keeps the name of God as his/her guiding beacon in life shall always be in ascending spirits being lies in staying within God’s will every ones well Also, in Guru Granth Sahib it
Q. 44. What is the meaning of “Nanak Naam charhdi kala, tere bhaane sarbat ka bhala”? Read More »
Ans. Our (national) slogan is, “Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akaal”. This means, only those who keep saying throughout their life that: Timeless God is the only truth, shall be happy, successful and spiritually enriched. The vigour and enthusiasm with which the Sikhs used to utter this slogan at the conclusion of religious ceremonies, like
Q. 42. What is our national slogan? Read More »
Ans. There are, in all, fourteen poetical compositions in the ‘Dasam Granth’. There names and the count of the stanzas (chhants) in each one of them is as follows: 1. Jaap Sahib199 stanzas2. Akaal Ustat171½ stanzas3. Bachittar Naatak471 stanzas4. Chandi Charittar I233 stanzas5. Chandi Charittar II212 stanzas6. Vaar Bhagauti Ji ki55 stanzas7. Giaan Prabodh336 stanzas8.
Ans. The word ‘Ardaas’ is derived from the Persian word, Arz-I-Dasht, which means petition. The meaning of Ardaas is much broader and higher than ‘prayer’. Our Ardaas is our whole history, encapsulated in a microcapsule of five minutes, from which space and time have been removed. In Ardaas there is no mention, by name, of
Q. 39. Describe our Ardaas (supplication) and its meanings. Read More »
Ans. For ages, the gods, human beings and sages had been in search of the Amrit, says Guru Amar Das: “ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਖੋਜਦੇ” (SGGS, P. 918) The Sikh is fortunate that the Guru not only administered the Amrit to him but also told him the procedure to prepare it. Furthermore, the Guru
Q. 34. Describe the great significance of “Amrit*” and describe how it is administered. Read More »
Ans. No word synonymous to “Panth” exists either in a Hindu dictionary or a Muslim Encyclopedia or in any other dictionary. The Hindu thought has been confined to sects and denominations while Muslims have not been able to go beyond their restricted and exclusionary brotherhood (Millat). The white men, on the other hand cannot think
Q. 31. What is the correct meaning of the term “Panth”? Read More »
Ans. Guru Hari Rae made the daily routine of his life such that by following it (like a beacon) a Sikh could make his life’s journey easy and comfortable. He would get up by the end of the third quarter of night.Then he would take a bath with generous supply of water (one hundred buckets,
Q. 27. Describe the daily routine of Guru Hari Rae (the seventh Master). Read More »
Ans. The five sacred pools in the city of Amritsar are: 1. Amritsar (Amrit Sarovar) 2. Kaulsar 3. Santokhsar 4. Bibeksar 5. Ramsar According to the old tradition among Sikhs it was essential to take a bath at Kaulsar before taking a dip at Amritsar; though some devotees took a bath at all the other
Q. 25. Name the five sacred lakes (pools) in Amritsar and describe their significance. Read More »
