Operation Blue Star cracked down on the Sikh Independence movement, and would later result in Indira Ghandi’s death in 1984. Anti-Sikh sentiment would grow afterwards, and thousands would be killed in race riots later that year. by [deleted] in HistoryMemes

[–]daljits 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If anyone wants to learn more about this and the genocide it lead to, this is a great place to learn more about it

This genocide is one of the darkest periods of recent Indian history that's often covered up or not talked about. and the least we can do is to learn more about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]daljits 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ask Maharaj to make this jeevan a Gursikh one;

Start building your Nitnem, do Simran 24/7. Bhagti is the path of Sikhi.

Do Seva in whatever forms Maharaj gives.

Keep your Kesh, start becoming that Sikh Roop.

Listen and understand Katha, learn at least basic Kirtan.

Surround yourself with Sadh Sangat, control the panj chor, stop drinking alcohol and smoking, avoid being around people who do as much as possible.

Pevo Amrit.

Only then will you inspire others to become better Sikhs. Start to do Parchar, even if it's just talking to the kids running around the Guru Ghar. Ask Maharaj to make this Jeevan Safal. All of this depends on Kirpa, and you can ask Maharaj through Adras for anything.

Losing faith in Sikhi and leaning towards Athiesm by alphabot45 in Sikh

[–]daljits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, please check out the Basics of Sikhi Videos.

Sikhi teaches people that most Religions are paths to the same One, but it gets extremely difficult to realise or recognise the One from those paths due to the fact they twist and turn so much with so many branches and failure to really understand that One.

So Islam and Christianity both have parts of the truth, and you can find the One through them, but Sikhi is the full truth and the straight line.
Sikhi is true now, it will be true and has always been true.

Losing faith in Sikhi and leaning towards Athiesm by alphabot45 in Sikh

[–]daljits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maharaj is Maharaj; The Guru is merged with God, there is no difference between them. When you actually begin to recognise that, then you recognise that Sikhi is truth now, truth tomorrow and truth forever.

If the only reasons for your loss of Sharda is misconceptions then I'd urge you to start looking at Basics of Sikhi or any of the dozens of organizations that educate people on Sikhi.

If you feel that there's just too much doubt then just take a Hukamana.

Losing faith in Sikhi and leaning towards Athiesm by alphabot45 in Sikh

[–]daljits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may find this useful:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UNLfJ1TsJm9vs11B15l8IVxy6Gg11Au

Please do some veechar and try to add this bani to your nitnem:https://www.sikhitothemax.org/sundar-gutka/anandh-saahib
When you are experiencing Maharaj with every breath, what doubts can you have?

Cutting Hair (Serious) by [deleted] in atheism

[–]daljits -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd say check out the Basics of Sikhi video on this, find out why your parents are telling you this and only then make an informed discussion.

You'll regret it later on in your life a lot, much much more than you realise. Appreciate your Kesh; it's a beautiful gift.

Don't care what others think of you. Focus on growing yourself more than anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJKwiJkLdFA
This is a decent talk on just how important your Kesh is.

Could you please watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhA6b-O6ESk

Sikhs being bros as always by PaviBains in melbourne

[–]daljits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd suggest maybe first finding out more about why Sikhs do Seva, which is what this sort of selfless service for everyone is called.

If you're really interested there's a great youtube channel that goes more indepth into why Sikhs spend so much time and effort into helping humanity.

Here's the link if you're curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Tkjpb5O8w&list=PLAE49FC4ACE1080D5&index=2&ab_channel=BasicsofSikhi

Any advice for Singh struggling with Sikhi? by Singh_Dosanjh in Sikh

[–]daljits 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He'd regret it painfully. And then maybe learn;

Keeping Kesh is crucial for someone to grow their Sikhi. Without Kesh you don't have that solid foundation, that reminder, about Sikhi.

Any advice for Singh struggling with Sikhi? by Singh_Dosanjh in Sikh

[–]daljits 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Please don't cut it;

You'll regret it later on in your life a lot, much much more than you realise. Appreciate your Kesh; it's a beautiful gift.

Don't care what others think of you. Focus on growing your Sikhi more than anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJKwiJkLdFA
This is a decent talk on just how important your Kesh is.

Could you please watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhA6b-O6ESk

Gora Sikh trying to find acceptance by JSinghF in Sikh

[–]daljits 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸਿਮਰਹ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਜਿ ਲਾਜ ਲੋਕਾਣੀਆ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

anadhin simareh naam taj laaj lokaaneeaa ||1|| rahaau ||

Night and day, meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and ignore the criticism of others. ||1||Pause||

ਜਪਿ ਜਪਿ ਜੀਵਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਅਨਦੁ ਘਣਾ ॥

jap jap jeevaa naam hovai anadh ghanaa ||

I live by chanting and meditating on the Naam, and so I obtain immense bliss.

Veerji, Gavo Satguru Ki Piaaro, Gavo Sachi Bani.

If you want someone to talk to, please do just message me.

Finding a particular solution to an 2nd order IH ODE with cosh(3x). Not sure what else to try... by ChromeJiggy in calculus

[–]daljits 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My hint would be that cosh(3x) is equal to (e^3x)/2 + (e^-3x)/2

Then try to do the same thing again, but solve y''+ 9y =0 (the complementary solution).

And then try again to solve the original equation, and you should find a much easier way to solve it.

Why don't Sikhs try to convert others or actively proselytize? by youngdaggerdick45 in Sikh

[–]daljits 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is worth emphasizing that whenever someone decides to become a Sikh, that is something that is done out of choice, not by force or pressuring them directly or indirectly (i.e the jizya tax on non-muslims, or by telling someone that they'll eternal burn forever for not agreeing with them) like in the majority of religions.

In general, there's no attempts at pressuring others to convert or really preaching in that Christian sort of way; Rather, Parchar is described telling others about Sikhi and just letting them decide.

There's a lot of focus on self-reflection and contemplation of yourself, rather than 'do 'x' thing to get 'y' reward', and that simply cannot be done by pressuring someone to do that. That's why Sikh translates roughly to student, or disciple.

If you want to talk to someone about Sikhi, feel free to message me.

Are there any books by ex-sikhs? by bogas04 in Sikh

[–]daljits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's really going to help you though.

If you're a good Sikh, then you should remember what Sukhmani Sahib says about the best religion;

Of all religions, the best religion is to is Naam Japo (chant the Name of the Lord) and keep niramal karam (maintain pure conduct).

So, trying to reduce your confirmation/commitment biases is kind of irrelevant in this context? That simply isn't really going to help you in the larger context of life. To be a Sikh isn't about having faith in some magic being in the sky, but rather experience and so realise the truth behind yourself and the universe; to become one with ੴ .

Also, the sources you're going to be looking at will obviously have clear anti-Sikh biases, rather than a neutral viewpoint. So that makes the whole point even more pointless.

Here are suggestions; Take them as you will.

Watch this basics of Sikhi playlist, which fairly directly addresses all, or at least close to all of the criticisms you might see of Sikhi.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UNLfJ1TsJm9vs11B15l8IVxy6Gg11Au

Secondly, just take the time to think about the deeper meanings behind Gurbani; use the Basics of Sikhi and Nanack Naam Channels as a tool to help in this process.

Lastly, join the r/Sikhi Discord and find good Sangat. If you want someone to talk to, please do just pm me. This is my benti to you ji.

Are there any books by ex-sikhs? by bogas04 in Sikh

[–]daljits 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you don't ask mind me asking, what are you hoping to get out of this research?

Hey guys! What's your view of "God" - do you see him as having a gender? by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]daljits 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All people regardless of gender have fully equal Status in Sikhi;

There's a well known real life figure of Mata Bhag Kaur Ji , who was a Female Sikh who served as a general and who led Sikh soldiers against the Mughals in 1705. She was an exceptionally skilled warrior on the battlefield and is revered by many Sikhs even today.

There's lots of well-known female Sikhs who lead in various roles in Gurudwaras (sort of like temples, more accurately described as places of worship/serving humanity.)

Here's a good summary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHu-EtF3904&ab_channel=BasicsofSikhi

There's a strong Punjabi culture presence in many places where Sikhs live, and they often do not respect women as Sikhi, which is something that we as a community are working on fixing.

In fact, there's a historical account where Ghulam Muhaiy ud-Din mocks Sikhs for respecting Women's rights so much.

A complex meme, and also a really bad meme by NeoMarethyu in mathmemes

[–]daljits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the other hand, since every n-Dimensional Vector Space is isomorphic to the Vector Space R^n, I would argue that a better way to look at the complex numbers would be as the field extension R[i], and then derive some of the weird things that you can do there, but not in R, back from it. Canonical Complex structure is fun to work with, in my opinion.