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Old 29-Jun-2009, 12:21 PM
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Sat Nam, Ji! Welcome! OK, for starters, let's see about getting you in contact with some really cool people in India who can give you some excellent information on good books. You can get on the Internet and go to www.sikhkaras.com and write Amrit Singh and ask what books he would recommend you get, and how to get them. By the way, he also sells really excellent karas, and will be happy to custom make one for you. I have a couple he did for me, and they are great! He can also give you pointers on wear to get the other Kakkars.

Another individual who can recommend some very good books as well is Ranjit Singh, in California. His phone: 818-982-9670. He sells the karas, as well, and the Kirpans and Khangas. You can also go onto the Internet and get on www.Sikhnet.com and there are many links to interesting sites there, including various bookstores. You can also get the daily Hukamnama from the Golden Temple on that site- very cool!
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Hi Ozarks,

You have raised an interesting point.

I think the vast majority of people would prefer to be taught about the Dharma in a fashion where there is a real speaker. Infact, i would go as far to say that this has been the primary method for many centuries for countless Dharmas.
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The Sikh Course is One day too which appeals to people who want to understand beyond the basics, but are working to a tight schedule or are restricted from a time perspective.

Perhaps we can all take heed?

Anyway, just wanted to add that the Sikh Dharma primarily passes on the teachings of the Guru through the medium of Sound, backed on to Raag - A Musical Melody.

A personal favourite of mine would be:

ProudToBeSikh.com: Siri Guru Granth Sahib ji Complete Audio Set I

I normally read along with SriGranth.org

Perhaps not to everyones taste exactly, but the voice and the Sarangi that it is being played in the background has an appeal over me.

Obviously there are many more Sites, but i will leave to my Brothers and Sisters here to bring them to your attention.
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For me, listening to it helps one to go beyond the Intellectual/Logic reasoning alone and actually connect with the teachings, practically one-on-one, as they pierce the heart.
In doing so, one develops an intuitive understanding that has far reaching effects in all aspects of ones life, just as the Guru's taught.

Please also see the following too:

SikhiWiki.org

Absolutely brilliant site for novices through to advance.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks,

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Dear aad0002 jeo,

Could you guide me to the gurbani site, in whose search column if I put a particlar line of any Shabad which is neither its starting line nor is the 'Rahoo' line, the complete shabad with meanings will appear or will suggests for the simillar shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
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Hardip ji

I believe that is SikhiToTheMax at SikhiToTheMAX - Enabling Gurmat Knowledge
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So what should I read first? Any help on this would be appreciated.[quote

I hope you don't fall for the mis-understanding that sikhism is simply reading texts or gaining knowledge/wisdom. If you really want to take a step into sikhi, start by following any Mat/teachings of Shiri Guru Granth Sahib ji. Our Guru ji have given us 5 bani's to read daily. Jap ji Sahib, Jap sahib, Savai-ey, Chau-pi Sahib and Anand Sahib. I suggest you begin by Reading Japji Sahib in the morning and Rehras Sahib in the evening.
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DO note hower, that Sikhi is earned by "kamai", by acting upon Gurumat, not by simply reading it. And just how far/deep can you go into sikhi? Gurbani is an athah sagar, bottomless ocean*.

Plz do respond with what you have understood so far / questions/ perceptions etc.
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