Ans. Guru Har Gobind said:vlod eisbiznosHumility is the root of “Sikhi”.Service (of human kind) is the branches of “Sikhi”. Holy congregation (Saadh Sangat) is the leaves of “Sikhi”. Understanding the Word (Shabad) are the flowers, while the fruits are becoming completely oblivious of care for ones body (ones own well being) compared to the well […]
Ans. The four sentences of Charles Beard are: The total Sikh history can be summarized as follows: The (true) Gurus came to this world and lived here. They gave the boons of Naam, spiritual advice and method to lead true life. Like any other householder, they had dealings with people. They showered their kindness. They
Ans. The first question was, “who is the wisest person”? The answer of all the Fakirs was, “the one who has forsaken worldly goods is the wisest person. The second question was, “who is the greatest person”? The answer of everyone was, “the one who considers joy and sorrow the same is the greatest person”.
Ans. The following are the questions and their answers: 1.Q. Who is emancipated? Ans. He/she who recognizes God’s Will, is emancipated. 2.Q. Who has found the correct path? Ans. He/she who follows God’s Will has found the correct path. 3.Q. Who has the true spiritual knowledge? Ans. He/she who has unshakeable faith in (God). 4.Q.
Ans. The eight questions posed in Japu Ji are: 1. ਕਿਵ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ਹੋਈਐ “How can one become spiritually pure (truthful)”? (SGGS, P. 1) 2. ਕਿਵ ਕੂੜੈ ਤੁਟੈ ਪਾਲਿ*॥ “How can one pierce the partition of falsehood”?(SGGS, P. 1) 3. ਫੇਰਿ ਕਿ ਅਗੈ ਰਖੀਐ ਜਿਤੁ ਦਿਸੈ ਦਰਬਾਰੁ ॥ “What should one offer to unite with Him”?
Ans. The questions asked by the Hajis and the answers given by Guru Nanak were as follows: 1.Q. What do you consider asceticism? Ans. Assumption of ultimate humility is the real asceticism. 2.Q. What is the ultimate limit of asceticism? Ans. To believe that only God’s Name is going to last, is the ultimate limit
Ans. The (Sikh) Gurus and Bhagats have described the contents of the Vedas as exaggeration, doubt, business-like and confined mainly to the discussion on good actions and sins. The Vedas emphasize on worship, which does not equal to meditation on the Name Divine: ਪੂਜਸਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਹਰਿ ਹਰੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਅਮੋਲ॥ (SGGS, P. 265) According to
Q. 80. Why is it a great mistake to call Guru Granth Sahib, another ‘Ved’? Read More »
Ans. Gita is not a separate book by itself. It is a part of the Hindu epic “Maha Bhaarat” in which Dhritrashtra, the Kairav king, has asked questions (regarding the battle between his sons and their cousins, the Pandavas); and Sanjay, who is said to have the capability to know what was happening in the
Q. 79. Why has ‘Gita’ not been mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib? Read More »
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. According to Gurmat (Sikh tenets) these five should be controlled and utilized in moderation rather than harbouring hatred towards them and uprooting them. Stress is laid on detachment (bairaag) rather that giving up (tiaag). Gurmat accepts those who annulled their worldly attachment: ਅੰਦਰਹੁ ਜਿਨ ਕਾ ਮੋਹੁ ਤੁਟਾ (SGGS, P. 917) One has to dam
