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<blockquote data-quote="Sikh Namdhari" data-source="post: 45256" data-attributes="member: 2579"><p><strong>Re: Sants and Sikhi</strong></p><p></p><p>It doesn't matter who you believe to be your Guru. But the fundamental difference between believing in a living Guru <strong>as per the commandments in the Aadh Guru Granth Sahib</strong> and a belief ( whether correct or not) that Satguru Gobind Singhji transfered the throne of Gurgaddhi to the same Holy Granth, is that the Holy Granth, (which incidently, contains the Shabads of living Gurus, who whenever they described or defined a Guru were talking of their predecessors, who were Human in form.) is that the Guru in Human form is proactive. Always was, is and always will be. </p><p> </p><p>This is not to say that those that believe in a Human Guru disrespect the Holy Gurbani. Far from it. <strong><u>To follow and recieve Naam from a Living Human Guru is precisely what the Gurbani in the two Guru Granth Sahibs ordains.</u></strong></p><p> </p><p>I know that there is a lot of resentment against Human Gurus within the vast majority of our Sikh bretheren. Most of that hatred, yes -hatred stems from the days of Satguru Teg Bahadhurji. When the likes of Dheer Mall coveted the Holy Scriptures. There were certain elements who were of the opinion that if they had ownership of the Pothi Sahib (as it was known then) they would be able to control and lead the masses. Guruji was even forbidden to enter the Golden Temple at Amritsar! He was turned away at the Gates! Today the decendants of those same 'great Custodians of the Scriptures' would have the masses believe that Satguru Gobind Singhji passed away at Naded, when in fact there is NO historical evidence that he did. What is evident is that He had a funeral pyre built around which He had a screen erected. He ORDERED the Sikhs present not to follow Him, not to look for His ashes. He also had His horse saddled. When the Sikhs asked Him what would become of them He ordered them to have faith in the Gurbani, something all the Gurus had always and are still Ordering. There is no evidence in any of His own writings in which He propogates the Shabad Guru concept, or the Five Pyarae being Guru concept ( He mentions that those who obey Him will become His Swaroop, something all Gurus say to their Sikhs. But conveying the Gurugaddhi to the 5- was never done), nor is there any hint in any of His Banis in which he even contemplates Guru manyo Granth! I challenge any modern Sikh to show me Satguru Gobind Singhji's Gurbani in which he propgates the concept of 'Granth Guru'. Surely such a major shift in the whole concept of the Gurgaddhi should have taken on mention in His writings? None whatsoever.</p><p> </p><p>When the fire burned itself out, the Sikhs did exactly what they were ordered not to do: they looked for Guruji's ashes - and found none. THIS IS RECORDED. What is also recorded is that Guruji gave Darshan to two hermits in the jungle as He galloped away and told them to tell the weeping Sikhs that He hadn't left this life and was still amongst them. Thereafter many Sikhs had His darshan as and when He chose. There are Gurdhwaras built at various sites where The 10th Lord was seen after His so called demise. These facts are staring us in our faces and yet we sinners keep repeating lies for the advancement of our shameless pursuits.</p><p> </p><p>'Agia Bhei Akaal Ki ......</p><p>...Sabh Sikhen ko Hukam He Guru manio Granth.....' is part of a piece of poetry that is attributed in Sikh history to a Man called Prahalad Singh. Many decievers would have you believe it is Satguru Gobind Singhji's writing... IT IS CATEGORICALLY NOT.</p><p> </p><p>However, it is not in anyones interest to fight over these issues. Too many generations have passed. People have a staunch faith in what they have been lead to believe. New theories, with the help of Empirical English Masters have been formulated. Whereas in the days of pre-Singh Sabha ALL Sikhs KNEW that a Guru was a Living Human Being. Todays 'Sikhs' deny even the possibility of there ever being one. I have even come across those who propogate the ridiculouse theory that Satguru Nanak Devji was the one who told us to believe in 'Shabad Guru'. They cite the verses: <strong>'Sabad Guru, Surat Dhun Chela' </strong>from the Sidh Gost.</p><p>How twisted is that interpretation. Without going into too much detail, the only thing these misled individuals are forgetting when they try to spread these lies is that it was none other than <strong>SATGURU NANAK DEVJI who STARTED THE LINE OF HUMAN GURUS THAT HE ORDAINED WOULD CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THIS AGE OF KALYUG. - READ THE COMMANDMENTS IN THE AADH GURU GRANTH SAHIB ON THIS ISSUE.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Namdhari Sikhi is not a cult. It is a preservation of all that is sacred within the Panth from the time of Satguru Nanak Devji to Satguru Gobind Singhji and beyond. From the belief in a Living Satguru to the respect, honour and adaptation of the Holy Gurbanis of the Aadh and Dasam Guru Granth Sahibs into the lives of all Sikhs. To sing those Banis in the Raags they were composed in, utilising the original correct pronunciation that the Holy words were spelt in. Not to assume what the Guru Sahibs meant, but to understand the Bani literally where it is supposed to be taken literally. Todays scholars would teach you to take the most important issues metaphorically, which is wrong. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Please,</strong> do not form the view that I am attacking anyones beliefs. I am merely putting across the beliefs and facts as the Namdhari Sikhs know them. Whatever your faith or belief, we are told to respect and I do. So if by expressing my belief I have caused anyone offence I humbly apologise.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry Dal Singhji, it's gone midnight and I need to sleep! I will post replies to the rest of your questions next time.</p><p> </p><p>Sat-Sri-Akaal, ji</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sikh Namdhari, post: 45256, member: 2579"] [b]Re: Sants and Sikhi[/b] It doesn't matter who you believe to be your Guru. But the fundamental difference between believing in a living Guru [B]as per the commandments in the Aadh Guru Granth Sahib[/B] and a belief ( whether correct or not) that Satguru Gobind Singhji transfered the throne of Gurgaddhi to the same Holy Granth, is that the Holy Granth, (which incidently, contains the Shabads of living Gurus, who whenever they described or defined a Guru were talking of their predecessors, who were Human in form.) is that the Guru in Human form is proactive. Always was, is and always will be. This is not to say that those that believe in a Human Guru disrespect the Holy Gurbani. Far from it. [B][U]To follow and recieve Naam from a Living Human Guru is precisely what the Gurbani in the two Guru Granth Sahibs ordains.[/U][/B] I know that there is a lot of resentment against Human Gurus within the vast majority of our Sikh bretheren. Most of that hatred, yes -hatred stems from the days of Satguru Teg Bahadhurji. When the likes of Dheer Mall coveted the Holy Scriptures. There were certain elements who were of the opinion that if they had ownership of the Pothi Sahib (as it was known then) they would be able to control and lead the masses. Guruji was even forbidden to enter the Golden Temple at Amritsar! He was turned away at the Gates! Today the decendants of those same 'great Custodians of the Scriptures' would have the masses believe that Satguru Gobind Singhji passed away at Naded, when in fact there is NO historical evidence that he did. What is evident is that He had a funeral pyre built around which He had a screen erected. He ORDERED the Sikhs present not to follow Him, not to look for His ashes. He also had His horse saddled. When the Sikhs asked Him what would become of them He ordered them to have faith in the Gurbani, something all the Gurus had always and are still Ordering. There is no evidence in any of His own writings in which He propogates the Shabad Guru concept, or the Five Pyarae being Guru concept ( He mentions that those who obey Him will become His Swaroop, something all Gurus say to their Sikhs. But conveying the Gurugaddhi to the 5- was never done), nor is there any hint in any of His Banis in which he even contemplates Guru manyo Granth! I challenge any modern Sikh to show me Satguru Gobind Singhji's Gurbani in which he propgates the concept of 'Granth Guru'. Surely such a major shift in the whole concept of the Gurgaddhi should have taken on mention in His writings? None whatsoever. When the fire burned itself out, the Sikhs did exactly what they were ordered not to do: they looked for Guruji's ashes - and found none. THIS IS RECORDED. What is also recorded is that Guruji gave Darshan to two hermits in the jungle as He galloped away and told them to tell the weeping Sikhs that He hadn't left this life and was still amongst them. Thereafter many Sikhs had His darshan as and when He chose. There are Gurdhwaras built at various sites where The 10th Lord was seen after His so called demise. These facts are staring us in our faces and yet we sinners keep repeating lies for the advancement of our shameless pursuits. 'Agia Bhei Akaal Ki ...... ...Sabh Sikhen ko Hukam He Guru manio Granth.....' is part of a piece of poetry that is attributed in Sikh history to a Man called Prahalad Singh. Many decievers would have you believe it is Satguru Gobind Singhji's writing... IT IS CATEGORICALLY NOT. However, it is not in anyones interest to fight over these issues. Too many generations have passed. People have a staunch faith in what they have been lead to believe. New theories, with the help of Empirical English Masters have been formulated. Whereas in the days of pre-Singh Sabha ALL Sikhs KNEW that a Guru was a Living Human Being. Todays 'Sikhs' deny even the possibility of there ever being one. I have even come across those who propogate the ridiculouse theory that Satguru Nanak Devji was the one who told us to believe in 'Shabad Guru'. They cite the verses: [B]'Sabad Guru, Surat Dhun Chela' [/B]from the Sidh Gost. How twisted is that interpretation. Without going into too much detail, the only thing these misled individuals are forgetting when they try to spread these lies is that it was none other than [B]SATGURU NANAK DEVJI who STARTED THE LINE OF HUMAN GURUS THAT HE ORDAINED WOULD CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THIS AGE OF KALYUG. - READ THE COMMANDMENTS IN THE AADH GURU GRANTH SAHIB ON THIS ISSUE.[/B] [B]Namdhari Sikhi is not a cult. It is a preservation of all that is sacred within the Panth from the time of Satguru Nanak Devji to Satguru Gobind Singhji and beyond. From the belief in a Living Satguru to the respect, honour and adaptation of the Holy Gurbanis of the Aadh and Dasam Guru Granth Sahibs into the lives of all Sikhs. To sing those Banis in the Raags they were composed in, utilising the original correct pronunciation that the Holy words were spelt in. Not to assume what the Guru Sahibs meant, but to understand the Bani literally where it is supposed to be taken literally. Todays scholars would teach you to take the most important issues metaphorically, which is wrong. [/B] [B]Please,[/B] do not form the view that I am attacking anyones beliefs. I am merely putting across the beliefs and facts as the Namdhari Sikhs know them. Whatever your faith or belief, we are told to respect and I do. So if by expressing my belief I have caused anyone offence I humbly apologise. I'm sorry Dal Singhji, it's gone midnight and I need to sleep! I will post replies to the rest of your questions next time. Sat-Sri-Akaal, ji [/QUOTE]
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