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. Guru Nanak Dev always enjoined his disciples for Naam, Daan and Ishnaan, and asserted that all Sikhs should practice honest work and sharing their earnings with less fortunate fellow human beings. According to him the life of those observing Naam, Daan and Ishnaan always stayed in perfect balance or equipoise. Bhai Gurdas in the
Ans. Rehit, as described in the previous section (32), is to lead ones life according to the Guru’s prescribed code of conduct. To ignore or violate any of its tenets is Kuraihit. In addition, there are some specific taboos that may be called major Kuraihits. There are four Kuraihits or taboos and five Rehits.KURAIHITS (TABOOS):
Q. 33. What is the meaning of “Rehit” and “Kuraihit”? Read More »
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
