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.MEENAS:Literally it means a cunning person – one who does not disclose his/her malicious thoughts. Bhai Gurdas used the word ‘Meena’ for Baba Prithi Chand, the eldest son of Guru Ram Das: “The true Guru is the true emperor; the faces of Meenas are blackened”. RAM RAAEE-AS:The descendents and the followers of Baba Ram Rae,
Ans. During the, time of Guru Arjan Dev the directive to read and/or listen to the Adi Granth, on occasions of joy or sorrow, had been issued. Earliest performance of Akhand Paaths seems to have been carried out by the sixth Master, Guru Har Gobind, on the occasions of passing away of his wife, Mata
Ans. The responsibility of introducing all the complications, hypocrisies, frauds, meaningless rituals and customs in (Hindu) religion falls solely on Brahmins. The great Gurus came to relieve us from the load of meaningless rituals prescribed by Atharv Veda’, to snap our bonds of slavery to these, self serving frauds (Brahmins), and making us free. That
Q. 68. Why (has Sikhism) so strongly condemned the Brahminical way of life? Read More »
Ans. Guru Nanak has strongly condemned the working of miracles. According to him to show (work) a miracle is a curse. The third Master, Guru Amar Das, has called it attachment (to Maaya): ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਸਭੁ ਮੋਹੁ ਹੈ “The pursuit of occult powers is attachment to Maaya”. When the Sidhas (yogis) asked Guru Nanak to
Q.67. What is the place of miracles in Sikh religion? Read More »
Ans. The fifth Nanak, Guru Arjan Dev said: ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਕੈ ਦੁਆਰੈ ਜਿ ਹੋਇ ਬਿਤੀਤੈ ਸੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਖਿ ਸੁਣਾਵੈ॥ (SGGS, P. 373) “Nanak tells whatever happens at the portal of God”. One can easily infer and, consequently, firmly believe that the founding Gurus of Sikhism have not borrowed any thing, in terms of philosophy, from anywhere
Q.64. How is Sikhism an independent, sovereign religion? Read More »
Ans.NIRMALAS: Guru Gobind Singh himself started the Nirmala sect. For educational and intellectual leadership he selected some knowledgeable Sikhs and sent them to Kashi (Benaras) for higher education in Sanskrit. When they returned after successful completion of their education they were then given the title of “Nirmal Panth”. It is clear that the tenth Master
Ans. According to “Prachin Panth Prakash” the practice of serving “Karhah Prasaad, at the conclusion of congregational prayers was started by Guru Nanak who seems to have invented its recipe also. Guru Arjan Dev once said that on returning after the cremation of a person, the relatives and friends should gather in the Gurdwara where
Ans. In old days beating of a Nagaara symbolized the sovereignty of a ruler. At the time of assuming the governorship of Kaabul, prince Muazzim (later on emperor Bahadur Shah) ordered the beating of Nagaara. When his father, emperor Aurangzeb heard this news, he wrote to Muazzim, “When Allah bestows upon you the crown of
Q.60. Why is it necessary to beat a “Nagaara” (the big war drum)? Read More »
Ans. A triangular saffron coloured, piece of silk or cotton with printed or patched Khalsa symbols in the middle, is called ‘Nishaan Sahib’. If the Nishaan Sahib’ is to be installed for the first time (e.g., at a Gurdwara), then the prepared cloth flag should be brought from a historic Gurdwara. This symbolizes the everlasting
Q. 59. How did the Sikh “Nishaan Sahib” (flag) evolve? Read More »
