Ans. A decision arrived at with an ethical base (according to Sikh Teachings) is called a “Gurmata”.Historically, before starting a religious or a social project its proposal used to be presented to the congregation for opinion. After discussion an opinion poll was taken. If the decision to adopt this ‘Mata’, or proposal, was unanimous then […]
Q. 78. What is “Gurmata” and how is it passed? Read More »
Ans. The literal meaning of the word “Tankhaahiaa” is a salaried person. Any one who works on a salary (or wages) is not independent. He is subordinate to someone. Thus, a Sikh is Tankhaahiaa who is subordinate to a desire, e.g., greed, ego etc., is influenced by rituals, or gives in to social pressures and
Q. 77. Who is called a “Tankhaahiaa” in Sikhism? 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. Observing the discipline of principles of Sikhism and leading ones life according to these principles is called “the Rehit Maryada”. It can also be called the collective personality of the Panth. No individual has the right to attempt to corrupt (or desecrate) this personality of the Panth. The accepted Rehit Maryada today is the
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. According to the decision of the “Panth” (collective Sikh nation) there are five Takhats (seats of temporal power)*: The construction of Akaal Takhat was started on July 9, 1609. Gur Bilas Patshahi Chhevin gives the following description: In the month of Asarh (Bikrami calendar), on Panchmi (fifth Lunar day) Guru Har Gobind started a
