Markgateshead

I might be wrong, but I honestly think, Sikhs should have their own banks. If all Sikhs deposited their money to their own banks, there is a huge chance they will become filthy rich. Invest and lend interest free money to only Sikhs, invest and lend. I know many Caucasians borrowing money from Islamic banks and converting their religion.

Even though others think your question is a “fake” question, nevertheless, it’s an important and extremely valid question. If your father is going to marry a woman in her thirties or childbearing age, make sure that you and your siblings sit down together and discuss your inheritance from your parents’ side. Make sure that he has already made a Will stipulating who is going to inherit your parental home, his savings in the bank and other important items of considerable value, sentimental or pecuniary. Because if you people haven’t done this yet, you will lose your entire inheritance, once his second wife has 3 - 4 children with him. In fact, this happened to my best friend, when we were all at university and living in the halls! I hope he will come forward and confirm what I am saying. He is on this forum too, just like many other friends of mine at university. Be diplomatic as well as shrewd about it all just like the Chinese After all, your poor mother didn’t work so hard when she was alive, to have everything passed on to his new wife and children; basically a new family!!! Take care of your financial side quickly!

Why do sikhs living in their own state of Punjab speak Hindi instead of punjabi?

I was just very fascinated and curious by it all plus the fact I had many sikh friends to help me to learn about sikhism ! I have been a sikh for six years now.

They were very suprised when I suddenly started discussing God. I have always been an atheist prior to become a sikh. They are supportive mostly but sometimes they also ask a lot of questions about sikhism. I been divorced for nearly two and a half years. I need all the luck to follow sikhism thanks.

I realised it as soon as I read your post but couldn't understand why you omitted the sikh Ardass. Even I have a problem explaining to my own parents about wearing the Sri Sahib beause of their Christian backgrounds. They try to support me as much as they can but still haven't come to terms with my conversion to the sikh faith and then the divorce, but I remain hopeful. I like the video posted by another poster.

You are lucky to have someone to help you type your posts. So, we will hear from you after three weeks? Once your English improves you will start to undersand difficult posts, don't worry too much about it. It will come. I understand your posts perfectly well. Good and hasta la vista.............friend.

I asked because you forgot to mention the Sikh Ardass. I know it is taken from Vaar Sri Bhagauti ki, so I was just wondering why you didn't make any refereneces to the daily Sikh Ardass. Good, now you have done that.

no puedo esperar para que usted pueda dominar el idioma inglés. Parmjit10, can you buy Spanish food easily where you are now at your local grocery store? I can never find anything Spanish when I go back home. How long have you been following Sikhism?

Bhagauti is a mighty sword with powers to free us from bondage? How? I read the theory but I can't recall coming across this word ever.

Happy Vasaaki everyone!

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I have noticed this too. I can tell their style of writing is similar. At first I thought, it's nothing, but now I am starting to think the same. There are many people here with multiple ids. Though, I won't mention them, I can tell. Unless they are all living in the same building and sharing the same Internet, eg, halls of residence, hotel, or rented accomodation. To be honest, it does not distract me at all. Each one to themselves.

They are very good links to go to for new Sikhs. Can you recommend more links please? The information is quite straightforward and easily understood.

Absolutely, ahimsa is defined as non violence in word, speech or action towards any sentient being. I learnt this when I read Buddhism. I don't see any problems with this definition. This is how the Buddhist monks defined ahimsa too in their daily discourses which I attended during my univarsity days. Sikhism also believes in non violence up to a certain point. This is what is so appealing to most atheists like myself. The first 5 Gurus also taught non-violence. Having said that, the 10th Guru said, when all efforts to fight injustices by peaceful means or principles of ahimsa have failed, it is acceptable to resort to weapons. India was under Mughal rulers throughout the Sikh history. The first five gurus resisted the rulers' evil wickedness or injustices without reciprocating their voilence or violent ways. They must have resorted to some methods other than weapons/violence to placate their evil rulers? It is very confusing for someone who comes from an atheist background. From what I have learnt so far about Siekh religion is that the gurus taught non-violence towards everyone and everything and voilence only in self defence or in defence of others who could not defend themselves.

Sikhs really need to teach the world and not just tell it about their faith and its requirements.

I agree. I recently got divorced from my Sikh wife, she was more western than I am, the convert!!! I am not sure about the outcome of this case but I have noticed there are not that many Sikh girls that wear the turban. I was told by many Sikhs that they don't encourage their daughters to wear them or even become baptised if they can help it. I was under the impression that baptism was mandatory for both boys and girls! It is very confusing for the outsiders to understand Sikhism when they see only some Sikhs wearing turbans whilst the others with short hair. This becomes even more confusing as far as women or girls are concerned. They all claim to be Sikhs but why do they all follow different teachings or way of life?

This will require unity, without it Sikhs will have to comply.

Convincing them is going to be as hard as trying to convince them that Amrit/Sikh Baptism is to their advantage!!!!

I am so amazed at what you have stated in the bold above, because this is exactly what I pray for everyday, ever since I became a sikh. I have never ever looked back on my birth religion. Sikhism has given me so much that I can never repay the Guru ever. I have truly tasted the nectar, the Gubani, in my own special way! I am so lucky.

This is absolutely true in my case as a westerner. When I was blessed with the amrit the Panj Pyiarra told me the same. They said, if I am not sure about this then I must leave and not take the amrit. I was totally determined and never had any doubts. Coming from Christian family background, I found this to be the most exalting experience of my life. I was lot more older than 12. They said, if I ever decided to 'go back on it' it will be considered a quratt. They also explained what this word meant, but it is difficult for me to explain. But I know exactly what they meant in my heart of hearts. So, what you have said is completely true, judging from your popularity rating, I am no surprised! In my view, his parents should have tried to delay it, considering he is only 12.