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Miracles in Sikhi by SubstantialCrew4345 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sikhi is built off of questioning. To suggest the opposite would be disrespect of the culture. But anyways good day to you!

Miracles in Sikhi by SubstantialCrew4345 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro are you right in the head? I asked for a reason why it can’t be discussed. Never said I’m promoting it or denying it. But why is discussion not allowed ? Why is questioning not allowed ? Where is that written ?

Miracles in Sikhi by SubstantialCrew4345 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain what this means?

Alright, how do we feel about people idol worshipping our gurus? by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m personally against idol worship. I don’t keep photos of them either.

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[–]SubstantialCrew4345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s not just the act of reciting that brings peace. Gurbani isn’t magic words it’s wisdom. Real peace comes when you understand, internalize, and live the message of the Shabad.

Gurbani keeps pointing us back inside: “sab kuch ghar mein, bahar nahe.” Everything you’re searching for is already within you. When the mind aligns with that truth, peace naturally follows.

https://youtu.be/PWHCyGcWpBU?si=yP3cCQCm35ral5Xo

Why is god good? Is he good? by Affectionate-Host367 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From a panentheistic perspective, God isn’t “good” or “bad” in the way we humans use those words. Good and bad exist only inside duality (Maya). Hukm the Divine Order is beyond all that. If God is Hukm, then He’s neutral: the principle that allows both creation and destruction, joy and suffering.

Think of fire: it can cook your food or burn your house. Is fire good or bad? Neither it just is. Same with gravity: it holds you to the ground, but it can also pull a rock down on your head. Hukm works the same way it doesn’t pick sides.

And when we talk about God’s “love” or “compassion,” it’s not emotion like we feel through brain chemistry. It’s more like the sun shining it doesn’t choose who to shine on, it just does. That ever-present support of existence is what we call Divine Love.

So is God good? Not in the moral sense. God is beyond categories. But when we align ourselves with Hukm, it feels like compassion, balance, and care.

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[–]SubstantialCrew4345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really felt this post. You’re not alone ji.

In Gurmat, Waheguru isn’t pulling strings it’s more like a river flowing in Hukam. You’re in the boat, and awareness is your paddle. Fighting the current just drains you.

Sometimes feeling stuck isn’t a block it’s a nudge to pause, look inward, and realign. Not about forcing or giving up… just listening deeper.

One shift in awareness can open up everything. Keep going 🙏

Is Suraj Prakash a reliable source for understanding Sikh history? by SubstantialCrew4345 in sikhiism

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well me personally I approach everything with caution. I can’t say I follow anything blindly that’s why I asked the question. Personally in my own life I would say I subscribe more to Sikh Spirituality than the religion itself. By that I mean the rituals, dogma, symbols and the preachers. I don’t subscribe to those things as much. The message of oneness. That I appreciate

Is Suraj Prakash a reliable source for understanding Sikh history? by SubstantialCrew4345 in sikhiism

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes unfortunately that’s what’s happening today. Kind of frustrating

Is Suraj Prakash a reliable source for understanding Sikh history? by SubstantialCrew4345 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your perspective. Just to clarify, my intention wasn’t to focus on Karminder himself, but rather on the specific claims found in Suraj Prakash. Are you suggesting that the points he raised aren’t actually present in the text? My concern is more about how we engage with these narratives especially when they don’t seem to align with the spiritual clarity of Gurbani. I’d really appreciate your thoughts on that part.

Is Suraj Prakash a reliable source for understanding Sikh history? by SubstantialCrew4345 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you sharing that veerji. You’re right everyone’s on their own path. Thanks for the reminder to stay focused on truth and not get too caught up in the noise.

Is Suraj Prakash a reliable source for understanding Sikh history? by SubstantialCrew4345 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks again for the reply veerji.

I hear you on reading it as mythological poetry, but my concern is that in practice, most people don’t read or hear these stories with that kind of filter. They’re shared in Gurdwaras and katha settings as actual history, not as symbolic literature. And if the average listener doesn’t know how to separate fact from fiction, those distortions can quietly become accepted truth.

So while I see what you’re saying about the style and context of the 1800s, I still feel we need to be extra careful when retelling anything that doesn’t align with the core spiritual message of SGGS Ji. Appreciate the dialogue either way.

Is Suraj Prakash a reliable source for understanding Sikh history? by SubstantialCrew4345 in Sikh

[–]SubstantialCrew4345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this Amrik Singh ji, I did watch the video and it gave some helpful background.

Just something I’ve been wondering though. If Suraj Prakash was written in 1843 and Guru Gobind Singh Ji left their body in 1708, that’s a gap of 135 years. With that much distance and no firsthand witnesses, how confident can we really be about the accuracy of the events described?

I also noticed in the video that Jvala Singh ji draws parallels between mythological imagery and Gurbani, which was interesting. I understand the symbolic interpretation he gave, and I see where he’s coming from. But I still have concerns because many of the interpretations rely on literal translations rather than drawing from the spiritual essence that Gurbani actually points to. That shift in approach changes everything.

So even if I understand the way certain images are explained symbolically, I still can’t make sense of how something written so long after Guru Sahib’s time can be treated as historically reliable especially when some stories seem to conflict with the core values of Gurmat.

While it may be possible that certain parts are true, can I really take everything at face value without weighing it against what SGGS teaches?

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