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<blockquote data-quote="Tejwant Singh" data-source="post: 213808" data-attributes="member: 138"><p><em>Ajeet Amrita Kaur ji,</em></p><p></p><p><em>Guru Fateh,</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Welcome to the forum.</em></p><p><em>I read your post on my iphone this morning and due to my big fingers, I accidentally pressed 'Unlike' which was corrected later on. I apologise for that. Big hands can be a problem as far as pressing buttons are concerned. This is the reason I shudder whenever the thought of President Trump having the nuclear codes crosses my mind.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Thanks for your candour. This is what Sikhi is all about whether one is a Sikh or a sikh.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>A name is a name. There is nothing called 'spiritual name' in Sikhi.</em></p><p><em>To be honest, no Sikh is unsure about "Kundalini yoga and Sikhi together..." because SGGS, our only Guru shows us the difference between the two in a very succulent way, many a time. The search on the following site will be helpful for you. SGGS is our toolbox which gives us the tools to separate the wheat from the chaff.</em></p><p><em><a href="http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?" target="_blank">Sri Granth</a></em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>1. Nice to know that you have been doing yoga which is merely an exercise. Once again, Gurbani defines what a Yogi is, in a very nitid fashion.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>2. This is your personal choice to make. Sikhi has no mantras. Having said that, I am gleefully happy that your life has started getting better. The following thread may be helpful.</em></p><p><em><a href="https://www.sikhphilosophy.net/threads/amrit-vela-why-we-must-put-it-into-practice-to-hear-the-inner-shabad-and-for-inner-cleansing.44908/" target="_blank">Amrit Vela - Why We Must Put It Into Practice To Hear The Inner Shabad And For Inner Cleansing</a></em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>3. I used to drink too but not anymore. I am a certified sommelier, both in coffee and wine though.</em></p><p><em>More importantly, being a vegetarian has nothing to do with Sikhi. It is one's personal choice. We have to consume life in any form for our own survival. Gurbani explains this in a beautiful manner.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>4. I am glad you are feeling calmer and are drawn to Kirtan. The latter does have a calming effect. However, there is nothing called meditation in Sikhi. The above thread mentioned would be of help.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>As mentioned before, mixing Kundalini yoga with Sikhi is like trying to mix water and oil, an impossible task, a self-defeating prophecy.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I am glad Basics of Sikhi videos made you draw to Sikhi. Simran is not parroting a word endlessly in Sikhi. Again, the above thread mentioned would be of great help.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>SGGS, our only Guru explains the true meaning of Simran quite well and repeatedly- no pun intended, so we can grasp its very important significance. If you need further clarification about Simran, please do not hesitate to ask.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Now we are getting into the thick of the matter. You are talking about your connection and relationship with 3HO if I am not mistaken.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>When I was reading your posts, other threads regarding Kundalini Yoga cropped up from this forum which made me read them again in a very nostalgic way. I would urge you to read them too. They will be of great help.By nostalgic I mean, I read the posts by Spnadmin which are like flower beds in the threads. Spnadmin AKA Antonia D' Onofrio AKA Narayanjot Kaur was our moderator here, the best ever. She was taken away from us very early in her life. But as we say in Sikhi, one learns the meaningfulness of Hukam. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Narayanjot Kaur kept us all on an even keel all the times. I did not use the word 'anchor' on purpose because a Sikh is taught not to anchor his/her boat of life but rather navigate it in its rough oceans. I have posted a couple of links for you below about her.</em></p><p></p><p><em>If my guess is right, then please allow me to be upfront. As a starter, I knew Yogi Bhajan on a very personal level and I will leave it to that.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>One doesn't have to be a Sikh to be a yoga teacher. Bikram, the owner of Bikram Yoga franchises in the USA is not a Sikh. He is being sued for sexual harassment at work though which is another topic for another day.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>FYI, Sikhi does not believe in numerology and/or Chakras either and also many other things that 3HO meddles in. It is sad to see 3HO uses Sikhi as its billboard to mint money in their cult. I know you have to give 10% if not more back to 3HO from your earnings.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Let me ask you a question. How much money have you spent so far in order to become a Sikh and have a 'Spiritual' name?</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Although Sikhi is priceless, it is free to all, not free for all. One spends zero, zip, nada to be on a Sikhi path because the Gutkas and books are given for free to all the seekers through the Gurdwaras.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Must have cost you a lot of quids for this venture of yours!</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>There are also many threads about Amritvela here including the one posted above. I would urge you to go through them.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Many people take Amritvela as very early hours of the morning. My question to them is which Vela-Time is not for Amrit- the Guru Shabad but again this is for another day.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>I am a bit confused too now. Did you get your name using the first letter of the Hukumnaama from the SGGS or not?</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Yogi Bhajan very rarely used to use Hukumnaamas for names. He used to give them like candy to anyone of his fancy on his own.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>'Kundalini name' has nothing to do with Sikhi. Many people who embrace Sikhi change their names legally, many do not. We have an SPN member named @Harkirankaur who has embraced Sikhi. Please send her a private message and she can help you in that.</em></p><p></p><p><em>Lastly, in case you want to share your thoughts, please feel free to start a thread. This wonderful forum does not meddle in people's thoughts through moderation.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I hope I am able to help and I apologise if some of my comments left a sour taste in your mouth. Being blunt is the cornerstone of Sikhi.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Thanks & regards</em></p><p><em>Tejwant Singh</em></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/antonia-d-onofrio-obituary?pid=1000000179211253" target="_blank">Antonia D'Onofrio Obituary - Chester, Pennsylvania | Legacy.com</a></strong></span></p><p><a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/antonia-d-onofrio-obituary?pid" target="_blank">www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/antonia-d-onofrio-obituary?pid</a>...</p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonia-d-onofrio-39635b17" target="_blank">Antonia D'Onofrio | Professional Profile - LinkedIn</a></strong></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tejwant Singh, post: 213808, member: 138"] [I]Ajeet Amrita Kaur ji,[/I] [I]Guru Fateh, Welcome to the forum. I read your post on my iphone this morning and due to my big fingers, I accidentally pressed 'Unlike' which was corrected later on. I apologise for that. Big hands can be a problem as far as pressing buttons are concerned. This is the reason I shudder whenever the thought of President Trump having the nuclear codes crosses my mind. Thanks for your candour. This is what Sikhi is all about whether one is a Sikh or a sikh.[/I] [I]A name is a name. There is nothing called 'spiritual name' in Sikhi. To be honest, no Sikh is unsure about "Kundalini yoga and Sikhi together..." because SGGS, our only Guru shows us the difference between the two in a very succulent way, many a time. The search on the following site will be helpful for you. SGGS is our toolbox which gives us the tools to separate the wheat from the chaff. [URL='http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?']Sri Granth[/URL][/I] [I]1. Nice to know that you have been doing yoga which is merely an exercise. Once again, Gurbani defines what a Yogi is, in a very nitid fashion. [/I] [I]2. This is your personal choice to make. Sikhi has no mantras. Having said that, I am gleefully happy that your life has started getting better. The following thread may be helpful. [URL='https://www.sikhphilosophy.net/threads/amrit-vela-why-we-must-put-it-into-practice-to-hear-the-inner-shabad-and-for-inner-cleansing.44908/']Amrit Vela - Why We Must Put It Into Practice To Hear The Inner Shabad And For Inner Cleansing[/URL][/I] [I]3. I used to drink too but not anymore. I am a certified sommelier, both in coffee and wine though. More importantly, being a vegetarian has nothing to do with Sikhi. It is one's personal choice. We have to consume life in any form for our own survival. Gurbani explains this in a beautiful manner.[/I] [I]4. I am glad you are feeling calmer and are drawn to Kirtan. The latter does have a calming effect. However, there is nothing called meditation in Sikhi. The above thread mentioned would be of help.[/I] [I]As mentioned before, mixing Kundalini yoga with Sikhi is like trying to mix water and oil, an impossible task, a self-defeating prophecy. I am glad Basics of Sikhi videos made you draw to Sikhi. Simran is not parroting a word endlessly in Sikhi. Again, the above thread mentioned would be of great help. SGGS, our only Guru explains the true meaning of Simran quite well and repeatedly- no pun intended, so we can grasp its very important significance. If you need further clarification about Simran, please do not hesitate to ask.[/I] [I]Now we are getting into the thick of the matter. You are talking about your connection and relationship with 3HO if I am not mistaken. When I was reading your posts, other threads regarding Kundalini Yoga cropped up from this forum which made me read them again in a very nostalgic way. I would urge you to read them too. They will be of great help.By nostalgic I mean, I read the posts by Spnadmin which are like flower beds in the threads. Spnadmin AKA Antonia D' Onofrio AKA Narayanjot Kaur was our moderator here, the best ever. She was taken away from us very early in her life. But as we say in Sikhi, one learns the meaningfulness of Hukam. Narayanjot Kaur kept us all on an even keel all the times. I did not use the word 'anchor' on purpose because a Sikh is taught not to anchor his/her boat of life but rather navigate it in its rough oceans. I have posted a couple of links for you below about her.[/I] [I]If my guess is right, then please allow me to be upfront. As a starter, I knew Yogi Bhajan on a very personal level and I will leave it to that. One doesn't have to be a Sikh to be a yoga teacher. Bikram, the owner of Bikram Yoga franchises in the USA is not a Sikh. He is being sued for sexual harassment at work though which is another topic for another day. FYI, Sikhi does not believe in numerology and/or Chakras either and also many other things that 3HO meddles in. It is sad to see 3HO uses Sikhi as its billboard to mint money in their cult. I know you have to give 10% if not more back to 3HO from your earnings. Let me ask you a question. How much money have you spent so far in order to become a Sikh and have a 'Spiritual' name? Although Sikhi is priceless, it is free to all, not free for all. One spends zero, zip, nada to be on a Sikhi path because the Gutkas and books are given for free to all the seekers through the Gurdwaras.[/I] [I]Must have cost you a lot of quids for this venture of yours! There are also many threads about Amritvela here including the one posted above. I would urge you to go through them. Many people take Amritvela as very early hours of the morning. My question to them is which Vela-Time is not for Amrit- the Guru Shabad but again this is for another day.[/I] [I]I am a bit confused too now. Did you get your name using the first letter of the Hukumnaama from the SGGS or not? Yogi Bhajan very rarely used to use Hukumnaamas for names. He used to give them like candy to anyone of his fancy on his own.[/I] [I]'Kundalini name' has nothing to do with Sikhi. Many people who embrace Sikhi change their names legally, many do not. We have an SPN member named @Harkirankaur who has embraced Sikhi. Please send her a private message and she can help you in that.[/I] [I]Lastly, in case you want to share your thoughts, please feel free to start a thread. This wonderful forum does not meddle in people's thoughts through moderation. I hope I am able to help and I apologise if some of my comments left a sour taste in your mouth. Being blunt is the cornerstone of Sikhi. Thanks & regards Tejwant Singh[/I] [SIZE=4][B][URL='http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/antonia-d-onofrio-obituary?pid=1000000179211253']Antonia D'Onofrio Obituary - Chester, Pennsylvania | Legacy.com[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/antonia-d-onofrio-obituary?pid']www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/antonia-d-onofrio-obituary?pid[/URL]... [SIZE=4][B][URL='https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonia-d-onofrio-39635b17']Antonia D'Onofrio | Professional Profile - LinkedIn[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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