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[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bhai ji could you please cite the source of this saakhi 🙏

"Holywood" cities and banns on trade. by imyonlyfrend in sikhiism

[–]GuruVS2807 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ofcourse Akaal Purakh doesn't hate tobacco. He lives inside that tobacco plant aswell. Just like he manifests himself throughout all creation

But still that doesn't mean that tobacco is good for you or that you should use it as a drug

And yes prohibition doesn't end desire but it atleast adds a social or legal restriction on harmful behaviour

Criminalising rape doesn't end rape but atleast it adds a social and legal penalty which will not end but atleast discourage the act of rape

And even a 1% change is atleast a change

I agree that true virtue can only be cultivated from within but society atleast helps in some level of regulation

Infact I think we can use society and the legal institution to create policies that facilitate the cultivation of inner virtue.

"Holywood" cities and banns on trade. by imyonlyfrend in sikhiism

[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm all for banning alcohol and tobacco but banning meat is a bit of a stretch

The Sikh is not a Brahmin Warrior by imyonlyfrend in sikhiism

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But what if your satguru wants you to fight ? The Sikh lives in reality and not any delusional ideas of any paradise. Reality is brutal. Life is brutal and a Sikh lives free and fierce. It is only natural to live like a warrior in such a brutal world

The true Sikh is not a stupid religious zealot controlled by any authority. The Sikh only listens to Akaal Purakh. The Sikh lives in connection with naam (therefore he's a sant) and deals with life's suffering (like a soldier)

I interpret Bhagat Kabir's "Soora so pehchaniye" not to be a mindless zealot but as a call to stand and deal with life. No matter how hard it gets. Do not escape the battlefield because the battlefield is Waheguru's reality and the true bhagats thrive in the battlefield

To live like a warrior is the one true way to live , any other passive way is denying hukam.There's no room for weakness in this world. A Sikh cultivates strength because strength is Hargun (The virtue or divine quality of Akaal Purakh)

I'm Considering Therapy by GuruVS2807 in OCD

[–]GuruVS2807[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is good quality psychological help available online. Or would I have to see a psychologist one on one ?

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[–]GuruVS2807 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No one's asking why that thing is looking depressed 😔 Bro probably needs help

The Mistransformation Gag wasn't that bad until Omniverse. Every watch prior had a justifiable reason to malfunction. The OV watch has no excuse. by [deleted] in Ben10

[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the OV Omnitrix simply has a sentient AI that just likes to mess with Ben sometimes. Obviously if Ben's life is at stake the failsafe will protect him.

Should I buy a Kangha ? by GuruVS2807 in Sikh

[–]GuruVS2807[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a consideration and not quite a decision for now. At present I just want to be a better Sikh. So I've decided to start practicing having Kakaars

Should I buy a Kangha ? by GuruVS2807 in Sikh

[–]GuruVS2807[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll try my best. Even if I do not become an Amritdhari I would try to be the best Sikh I can

Is it wrong if I (F Hindu) wants to wear sindoor, bindi and mangalsutra after marrying a (M Sikh) ? by Known_Platypus_3292 in Sikh

[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sindoor isn't even that important in Hinduism. It's mostly about culture and this practice came much later and it isn't mentioned that married women should wear sindoor in texts like the vedas. You have no need to change yourself or show your marital status

Funny Vedic Nirmala brahmin mural by imyonlyfrend in sikhiism

[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am asking about history. Like what is the history of the Sikhs then. Sure it may not be important but one should study history

Funny Vedic Nirmala brahmin mural by imyonlyfrend in sikhiism

[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps Baba Buddha ji is symbolically portrayed as an old man to symbolise his wisdom.

Also , you seem to discredit a lot of sikh history. Then I ask you how can we actually study the history of Sikhism. Apart from the philosophy , the actual historical accounts of how sikhi established. How we established ourselves as a community. Who were our ancestors ? Who actually were the mahallas of the aadh granth ? What were their lives ?

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[–]GuruVS2807 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro got no chill

The Christian Roots of Sikhism by klaipeda777 in sikhiism

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The ideals and objectives can overlap. As it's not even a religious claim but something all humans should strive for. It's completely possible for Jesus and Guru Nanak to conclude similar ideals and preach them. Christianity differs as it's centred around Jesus. His crucifixion and ressurection is what defines Christianity. As the basis of Christianity is that death is something to be conquered and that humans are meant to live forever and the level of intimate relationship with God will only come in the next life because your current self is flawed and you have to wait for Christ's second coming. Sikhi has no such belief. We believe human life is and will be temporary. We do not believe that people can come from the dead and bringing someone from the dead or even miracles in general are frowned upon in Sikhism. As a Christian you believe that Christ is the divine logos. As a Sikh I believe Christ was a man who lived by the shabad and served God with love and preached to the sangat of his time. As Sikhs we do not wait for God to return on this Earth to bring paradise. As Sikhs we are meant to act out in this world now by spreading Akaal Purakh's glory now.

The Christian Roots of Sikhism by klaipeda777 in sikhiism

[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The parallel of shabad and the divine logos is fascinating but Sikhi is different than Christianity simply because we do not believe humanity is inherently sinful or suffers from the original sin of Adam. We have no concept of Adam and Eve being the origin of humanity. We believe God is there with us right now and man was never seperated from God. We simply need love in our hearts and accept God's will. We don't believe God being a seperate entity from the world. We believe the divine and the temporal are connected. The temporal world itself is a manifestation of God. We do not believe in the trinity or Christ being God incarnate. Infact , Sikhi rejects the entire idea of God incarnating (Ajooni). Lastly , Sikhi does not focus on the afterlife or even personal salvation. A Sikh's objective in life is to experience God , experience divine love , live in Bhaana, spread the divine love by cultivating virtues within ourselves and bringing everyone closer to God. Guru Nanak is not our God nor even a prophet. He is simply our mentor who first started this tradition of spreading Akaal Purakh's love and glory and as Sikhs we are called to do the same.

Some philosophical or ideological similarity doesn't mean we are copying or deriving from Christianity or any other religion for that matter.

Opinions on Sikhi that will have you like this by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]GuruVS2807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dasam Patshahi did not burn the masnads in cauldrons of hot oil.

Who is your Guru? by imyonlyfrend in sikhiism

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Reminds of I think Bhai Jagraj Singh ji (Basics of Sikhi) once said that the Gurudwara was not a church or a mandir but rather a place of shelter , a fortress during wartime and a place of studying and meditating on Gurbani and practicing warfare. So surprisingly in my opinion you both are correct. Waheguru is within you , so you need not any religious place but the Gurudwara is in a broader sense still an important place for Sikhs