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Hey. I know I'm wondering off the topic a little here but I need to clear some confusion and that is what if you have a separate room for the Guhtkeh and Baba Ji pictures, Vajah and Tabla. A room where you just go and do your Paaht in. Is that room counted as Beadbi aswell if there's alcohol/meat/egg in the house?

No one hardly enters the room unless doing Paaht or Kirtan practice.

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Hey. I know I'm wondering off the topic a little here but I need to clear some confusion and that is what if you have a separate room for the Guhtkeh and Baba Ji pictures, Vajah and Tabla. A room where you just go and do your Paaht in. Is that room counted as Beadbi aswell if there's alcohol/meat/egg in the house?

No one hardly enters the room unless doing Paaht or Kirtan practice.

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Nope, I think thats different. As long as the alcohol is no where near or in that room. Correct me if I'm wrong please Sangat Ji.

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The Rehat Maryada

Sikh Way of Life

Respecting Gurbani

bwxI gurU gurU hY bwxNI ivic bwxNI AMimRqu swry ]

guru bwxNI khY syvku jnu mwnY prqiK gurU insqwry]

"The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani. Within the Bani all the Ambrosial Nectar is contained. If His humble servant believes, and acts according to the Words of the Guru's Bani, then the Guru, in person, emancipates him."

(SGGSJ Ang 982)

ijn BY Adb n bwnI Dwrw [ jwnhu so isK nhIN hmwrw ]20]

"That person who does not respect and fear Gurbani cannot be my Sikh."

(Gurpartap Suraj Granth)

At Sri Anandpur Sahib, a Singh was reading Gurbani slightly wrong and Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji said, "O Singh! You are breaking my limbs." This is why Guru Sahib Ji taught and explained all the meanings and correct discourses of Gurbani to a number of Singhs. The chosen Singh’s would then pass on this

knowledge, understanding and correct pronunciation of Gurbani to all.

is`Khu sunhu sIK iehu myrI [ bwnI pFhu Su`D gur kyrI [

pFY mhwqm lhY ibswl [ hliq pliq miNNh hoie inhwl ]28]

"Oh Sikhs, listen to this teaching - recite Gurbani correctly (i.e. pronounce it correctly). Read it and obtain many pleasures, herein and thereafter."

Satguru ji gave the utmost respect to Gurbani in all his ten forms. In same way, we should also show the same respect. In order to do this, the following should be adhered to:

- No one should seat themselves behind Guru ji’s throne without having bathed or washing their feet (if they have worn shoes). Nor should they do so whilst wearing socks or gloves.

- A person who has had sex or a nightly emission should have a full Ishnaan (from head to toe, including washing his hair), wash his clothes, then recite Japji Sahib and then do an Ardas. Then he is ready to go sit behind the Guru ji’s throne.

- Some ignorant people, under the influence of the bad company they keep, masturbate. This leads to problems with ejaculation and is a sin, therefore masturbation should never be performed.

- If your hands have touched your, or someone else’s, feet, face, Kashera or if they are wet or dirty, then they must not to be placed on Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, Pothis (volumes of Granths) or Gutka sahibs (collections of bani’s).

- Whilst in Guru ji’s Hazoori nothing is to be eaten or placed in the mouth, i.e. sweets or cardamom.

- A Singh sitting in Guru ji’s Hazoori is not to sit on any form of cushion. He is not to put his feet under the Manji Sahib (Guru’s Sahib’s platform/throne) or lean against it in any way. He is to sit cross-legged without leaning on anything.

- You must never put your feet in the direction of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.

Maharaj ji is never to be placed in a closet or cupboard. On the contrary, Guru Sahib must be placed on a nicely decorated throne in a well-ventilated room. Clothing appropriate to the season is to be placed upon the throne of Guru ji. In the summer, thin clothing and in winter, warm clothing i.e. a thick blanket/duvet must be used. If Maharaj is kept in a palki then a small canopy is to be hung inside the palki and a larger one over the top of the palki. The canopy is placed as a mark of respect for Satguru ji who is the Master of all beings. The spread that is placed under the palki and Manji Sahib is to be of better quality, and separate, to that of the Granthi Singh. The Manji Sahib is to be well built and attractive in appearance. In the summer or in warm weather, thin Rumala’s should be placed over Guru Sahib and in the winter/cold weather, warm Rumala’s or a thick blanket.

Whenever Satguru ji is brought somewhere, the Sangat are to remove their shoes and perform Kirtan. When Satguru ji passes you are to rise and clasp you hands together as a mark of respect and are to humbly bow. For as long as you can see Satguru ji, you are to remain standing with both hands clasped.

Whilst Satguru ji is on the move, five Singhs are to accompany him at all times and they are to remain bare-footed. One Singh is to do Chaur Sahib Seva whilst one is to go ahead of Satguru ji and sprinkle water. In order to make the Sangat aware that Satguru ji is coming in their direction, gongs or other appropriate instruments are to be played.

When doing Paath from a Pothi or Gutka you should sit on a clean cloth placed on the floor. If there is a settee/bed or other furniture on a higher platform that you can sit on, then you should sit upon this furniture to recite Paath. Whilst sitting on the bed of another, Gurbani is not to be recited sitting directly behind them (i.e. with their back to you). You are not to recite Gurbani sitting on the floor when someone is sitting on a higher platform than yourself (at home) or facing the side of the bed where your feet are placed at night. When reciting Gurbani, you are to face your pillow or the place where your head rests for sleep.

A person who gives Santhia (teaches how to correctly pronounce Gurbani) should not sit on a pillow or on a higher platform than those being taught. Pothia of Gurbani, Gutka Sahibs, Sri Dasam Granth Gurbani, Bhai Gurdas ji’s writings are all to be given the utmost respect and care, this includes any other writings about Gurmat or those which contain Gurbani. Normal books are not to be stored along with scriptures of Gurbani. A Gutka is not to be used whilst having your head uncovered and/or with your shoes on. A bookmark or any form of sign is not to be kept in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. Gutkas and Pothis of Gurbani are to be stored in a nice place, high up, towards which your feet will not be facing and where your back will not be turned against. Rumala’s with images/pictures on them are not to be placed upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. Expensive, beautiful and clean Rumalas are to be offered to Guru Sahib. In the presence of Guru Sahib a candle of paraffin/white spirit is not to be lit.

When listening to Gurbani from a radio, cassette player (or CD/video etc) the audio-visual aid is to be placed on a higher platform than the person listening to it, as a mark of respect to the Gurbani being listened to. Newspapers, magazines, books etc in which Gurbani may be written should not be carried in carrier bags etc and are not to be thrown away or allowed to fly around on the ground – after use, they should be burnt.

When going to sit in the Hazoori of Guru Sahib, clothing that was worn when going to the toilet is not to be worn (until washed again). After going to the toilet, the hands are to be washed 5 times with soap, soil, sand, ashes etc. Dishes are to be cleaned with sand, soil and are not to only be cleaned with washing up powder (as used in India). Brushing your teeth daily is essential. After passing water, it is essential to wash your hands.

Weapons are to be shown utmost respect. They are not to be kept in a place towards which your feet will face.

jwgq joq jpY insbwsur eyk ibnw mn nYk n AwnY ]

pUrn pRym pRqIq sjY bRq gor mVI mt BUl n mwnY ]

qIrQ dwn dieAw qp sMjm eyk ibnw nh eyk pCwnY ]

pUrn joq jgY Gt mY qb Kwls qwih nKwls jwnY ]

"Praying to God - day and night, not thinking of any other, enshrining pure love and faith. Fasting and praying to tombstones/graves are not to be adhered to even by mistake. Being charitable at places of pilgrimage, being compassionate, entering rituals of throwing things into a fire and being very superstitious about what one eats, are all of no avail if one is not recognising the One Lord. A Khalsa is one whom has the love and light in one’s heart, others are impure."

(Dasam Ang 212)

Parshad from a tomb of a saint, grave or serpent god/demi-gods is not to be eaten.

jhW qhW kw Kwie pRswid so isK nwhI Awid jugwid ]

"He/She that eats Parshad from such a place is not a Sikh."

In the same way no one is to be bowed to or believed in other than Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. No faith/belief is to be placed in your ancestors. In your homes, dirty photos/posters are not to be put up, rather photos of warriors, saints and the Satgurus are to be put up but your feet are not to be put in there direction. In Gurdwara’s or at home, no photo is to be placed in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. For an Amritdharee Singh it is essential that he addresses another Amritdharee Singh/Singhni using their full name. A person who calls another by half their name or a nickname is punishable (full names should be printed on wedding cards):

AwgY Awvq isMG jo pwvY ] vwihgurU kI &qih bulwvY ]

"When a Sikh meets another Sikh, they are to welcome one another by saying,

Vaheguru ji ka Khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki Fateh!"

A floor covering of animal dung, clay and hay (as is common in India) is never to be used where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is to reside. Nor should it be placed in a room where the floor coverings have been made of these sorts of materials. Amritdharee women are not to go to ‘Theean’ – a ladies festival which is held on each Sunday of the Bikrami month of Savan and they are not to clap/dance, do Gidda etc (performing seva on a monthly basis is merely superstition and not due to respect of the Guru). Women should not sit in the Guru’s Hazoori or do Chaur Sahib when they are menstruating.

The Khalsa should keep away from people who sit on cushions or high platforms, or get people to bow to them in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, or exorcise ghosts.

Khalsa ji! Out of ones honest earned livings, giving one tenth in charity is

essential, as is giving a tenth of our time to the service of Guru Sahib. Out of every twenty four hours, two and a half hours should be spent on meditation, performing and/or listening to Gurbani. The names of the ten Guru Sahibs, Panj Pyare, four Sahibzade (princes of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji) and five Takhats are to be memorised.

Akhand Paath & Sehaj Paath

To take Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from one place to another there are to be a minimum of 5 Singhs present with Guru ji. A gong or other relevant instruments are to be played to make others aware of Guru ji’s arrival. Water is to be sprinkled in front of Guru Sahib. If you are taking Guru Sahib in a car/vehicle, then the container of water is to be placed in the car.

Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is present and Karah Parshad is to be prepared, the floor covering must not be made of inappropriate materials (e.g. in India, animal dung mixed with clay and hay is sometimes spread on a dirt floor to stop dust from flying around).

Once a suitable room is selected, the floor, walls and ceilings should be broomed, cleaned or washed as appropriate. Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is Parkash, a beautiful canopy is to be placed over Guru ji. If Guru ji is Parkash in a Palki, then there should be a small canopy in the Palki and in turn a larger one is to be hung over the Palki.

Akhand Paath & Sehaj Paath

To take Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from one place to another there are to be a minimum of 5 Singhs present with Guru ji. A gong or other relevant instruments are to be played to make others aware of Guru ji’s arrival. Water is to be sprinkled in front of Guru Sahib. If you are taking Guru Sahib in a car/vehicle, then the container of water is to be placed in the car.

Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is present and Karah Parshad is to be prepared, the floor covering must not be made of inappropriate materials (e.g. in India, animal dung mixed with clay and hay is sometimes spread on a dirt floor to stop dust from flying around).

Once a suitable room is selected, the floor, walls and ceilings should be broomed, cleaned or washed as appropriate. Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is Parkash, a beautiful canopy is to be placed over Guru ji. If Guru ji is Parkash in a Palki, then there should be a small canopy in the Palki and in turn a larger one is to be hung over the Palki.

Akhand Paath & Sehaj Paath

To take Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from one place to another there are to be a minimum of 5 Singhs present with Guru ji. A gong or other relevant instruments are to be played to make others aware of Guru ji’s arrival. Water is to be sprinkled in front of Guru Sahib. If you are taking Guru Sahib in a car/vehicle, then the container of water is to be placed in the car.

Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is present and Karah Parshad is to be prepared, the floor covering must not be made of inappropriate materials (e.g. in India, animal dung mixed with clay and hay is sometimes spread on a dirt floor to stop dust from flying around).

Once a suitable room is selected, the floor, walls and ceilings should be broomed, cleaned or washed as appropriate. Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is Parkash, a beautiful canopy is to be placed over Guru ji. If Guru ji is Parkash in a Palki, then there should be a small canopy in the Palki and in turn a larger one is to be hung over the Palki.

u can say to ure mom if she has so much sharda then y doesnt she go to gurughar and read privately

if she has so much sharda, wat the heck is she doing beadbi for

ure have the etneral king living with u, and u disresepct them like this?

where guru je is it must be treated exactly like a gurughar

bhula chuka maf

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On 7/19/2005 at 6:05 AM, Gupt daasan daas said:

Women should not sit in the Guru’s Hazoori or do Chaur Sahib when they are menstruating.

this statement is wrong even basics of sikhi has a video on this and they told us that mensturating women caan do path and chaur sahib and read from HAZRA HAZUR SARAB KALA BHARPUR DHAN DHAN SHRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI MAHARAJ SACHE PATSHAH

EVEN THE SIKH REHIT MARYADA SAYS NO SUCH THING .

THANKS,

Das Guest Singh

bhul chuk maaf

keep the faith

Waheguru ji da Khalsa Waheguru ji di Fateh

sat srii akaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal

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