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. The very first recommendation regarding marriage, given in the book “Prem Sumaarag”, is that to marry ones child one should pick a family that believes in honest work and teachings of Sikhism. One should not look for a wealthy family to develop relationship. In “Mukat Naama” it is further recommended that one should marry
Q. 73. Describe the marriage ceremony (Anand Kaaraj) among Sikhs. Read More »
Ans.It was Guru Nanak who honoured us the principle of: ਘਾਲਿ ਖਾਇ ਕਿਛੁ ਹਥਹੁ ਦੇਇ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਹੁ ਪਛਾਣਹਿ ਸੇਇ॥ (SGGS, P. 1245) (Those who share their honest earnings with needy, truly recognize the way (to God). When Guru Nanak started farming at Kartar Pur, towards the last few years of his life, he used to
Q.56. How and when did the practice of “Daswandh” (tithe) start in Sikhism? Read More »
Ans. The literal meaning of the term ‘Golak’ is “coming and going”, not staying put at one place. It also means the holes in the body, e.g., ears, eyes, nostrils etc. The money offered to Gurdwaras or donated for Gurus’ causes is supposed to come and go (spent for charitable purposes as it comes). That
Q. 55. What do we understand by the term “Golak”? Read More »
Ans. Explaining the responsibilities and principles associated with the Guruship, Guru Nanak Dev said: “This is a demand note from God which has to be paid off by the devotee; and such a devotee, as I can see, is Bhai Lehna”. Guruship is not an instrument of luxury or worldly pleasures. It is a great
Ans. The first Master, Guru Nanak Dev had two sons, Baba Siri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Chand. Guru Angad Dev had two sons, Baba Dasu and Baba Datu Also he had two daughters, Bibi Amro and Bibi Anokhi. Guru Amar Das had two sons, Baba Mohan and Baba Mohri. Also he had two daughters, Bibi
Q. 28. What do you know about the children of the Gurus? Read More »
Ans. If the Mughal emperors are known for their passion for founding new cities and constructing famous buildings, then our Gurus’ contribution in building new cities is in no way less than that of the Mughal emperors. The following towns/cities were founded by our Gurus: 1. Kartar Pur (Raavi-now in Pakistan)Guru Nanak Dev Ji 2.
Q. 24. Name the sacred towns founded by our Gurus. Read More »
Ans. In the last moments before merger into the Infinite, Guru Ram Das bowed to Guru Arjan Dev from a distance. All the Sikhs present were looking at the Divine face of the fourth Master. The end looked like the mingling of water into water, fire into fire or air diffusing effortlessly into air. As
