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<blockquote data-quote="Gobinda" data-source="post: 193644" data-attributes="member: 20003"><p><strong>Luckysingh</strong>: Thank you for further historic knowledge. I can understand the distinction that Guruji wanted to make between His Sikhs and the others. Yes, you are correct, my dreadlocks are clean and well kept. I decided to style my hair with dreadlocks out of practicality, ease, and health of my hair. My decision had nothing to do with renunciation or being a follower of Shiva or any other. I also have no issues with declaring that these dreadlocks are for the ease of keeping kesh inline with Hukam, and or course I will keep kanga as well <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I will wear a turban, so not many will even know they are there. You have hit a great point on the head, ignore those holy rollers and continue as planned. And this is what I shall do, which nowadays means gathering up the remaining 5Ks on my to buy list <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p> </p><p><strong>Harry Holler:</strong> I've been studying with Sikhi for almost a year now. I have walked many different religious paths and lived in different countries in search of such connection. In many ways, this is the end for me <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> So along this train of thought, I have found Satguru and now by Guruji's kirpa I want to give my head. Shortcomings will always remain. What I do with them or in spite of them is the focus. I don't think I will ever feel worthy or completely ready, of such a grace as Pahul. Ultimately, my emotional feelings are of no great consequence in this regard. It is my turn and I want to play....</p><p> </p><p><strong>Kggr:</strong> Becoming apart of the Khalsa via Pahul is about much more then being pure or the roop. Now those two are for sure apart of it, but it is the act of giving one's head and following Hukam that is essential. Guruji Himself also took part of the ceremony, which gives an indication of the importance of the ceremony. He goes from Gobind Rai to Gobind Singh, along with His Sikhs. The roop of the Khalsa also has great significance. The Shadeedi of Sir Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, the father of Sir Guru Gobind Signh Ji, is why we have the roop. Fascinating read, google it! There is much, for lack of a better word, theology found within the Pahul.</p><p> </p><p>I do not believe that having dreadlocks will place me outside of Guruji's kirpa. My question is more along the lines of, will I be refused by the Panj and denied Pahul because my kesh is dreadlocks (therefore out of bounds with rehat.) It hadn't crossed my mind that my hair could possibly be a barrier until now, after listening to a lecture. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Kamila:</strong> I do agree dirty hair would not be a good thing <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Have no fear, my hair is always fresh&clean. I take great joy in creating my own shampoo/conditioners&oils. The babes are well cared for and grow like dazed weeds. And yes, I do think greater things are of more importance, and deserve even greater thought than dreadlocks.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Gyani Jarnail Singh:</strong> That is a great lesson, using the correct name! One that must be remembered! Thank you for sharing it here! Yeah, I do believe we will slip further before we rise. Hopefully not too much further.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gobinda, post: 193644, member: 20003"] [B]Luckysingh[/B]: Thank you for further historic knowledge. I can understand the distinction that Guruji wanted to make between His Sikhs and the others. Yes, you are correct, my dreadlocks are clean and well kept. I decided to style my hair with dreadlocks out of practicality, ease, and health of my hair. My decision had nothing to do with renunciation or being a follower of Shiva or any other. I also have no issues with declaring that these dreadlocks are for the ease of keeping kesh inline with Hukam, and or course I will keep kanga as well ;) I will wear a turban, so not many will even know they are there. You have hit a great point on the head, ignore those holy rollers and continue as planned. And this is what I shall do, which nowadays means gathering up the remaining 5Ks on my to buy list ;) [B]Harry Holler:[/B] I've been studying with Sikhi for almost a year now. I have walked many different religious paths and lived in different countries in search of such connection. In many ways, this is the end for me ;) So along this train of thought, I have found Satguru and now by Guruji's kirpa I want to give my head. Shortcomings will always remain. What I do with them or in spite of them is the focus. I don't think I will ever feel worthy or completely ready, of such a grace as Pahul. Ultimately, my emotional feelings are of no great consequence in this regard. It is my turn and I want to play.... [B]Kggr:[/B] Becoming apart of the Khalsa via Pahul is about much more then being pure or the roop. Now those two are for sure apart of it, but it is the act of giving one's head and following Hukam that is essential. Guruji Himself also took part of the ceremony, which gives an indication of the importance of the ceremony. He goes from Gobind Rai to Gobind Singh, along with His Sikhs. The roop of the Khalsa also has great significance. The Shadeedi of Sir Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, the father of Sir Guru Gobind Signh Ji, is why we have the roop. Fascinating read, google it! There is much, for lack of a better word, theology found within the Pahul. I do not believe that having dreadlocks will place me outside of Guruji's kirpa. My question is more along the lines of, will I be refused by the Panj and denied Pahul because my kesh is dreadlocks (therefore out of bounds with rehat.) It hadn't crossed my mind that my hair could possibly be a barrier until now, after listening to a lecture. [B]Kamila:[/B] I do agree dirty hair would not be a good thing :) Have no fear, my hair is always fresh&clean. I take great joy in creating my own shampoo/conditioners&oils. The babes are well cared for and grow like dazed weeds. And yes, I do think greater things are of more importance, and deserve even greater thought than dreadlocks. [B]Gyani Jarnail Singh:[/B] That is a great lesson, using the correct name! One that must be remembered! Thank you for sharing it here! Yeah, I do believe we will slip further before we rise. Hopefully not too much further. [/QUOTE]
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