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<blockquote data-quote="findingmyway" data-source="post: 133059" data-attributes="member: 12855"><p>Nails are free to cut once you have a cutter. Just think how much money you save by not going to the hairdressers! :}8-: Please say that made you laugh....</p><p></p><p></p><p>Dear skeptic.freethinker1 ji,</p><p></p><p>Hope you had a good trip.</p><p></p><p>Asking questions is good. Sikhi encourages it. I don't think we should follow blindly especially when there are so many controversies surrounding us and quite frankly I think there are very few people nowadays who have not asked the exact same question you have asked here at some point. If we understand we are more likely to want to follow. The kind of scientific justification you are looking for doesn't exist at this moment in time. You've got several reasons for why cutting nails is ok. However, as far as keeping hair goes, the crux of the matter becomes commitment. If you have the love for Sikhi then these questions become irrelevant. Please bear with me while I explain as I can only do so by referring to personal experience.</p><p></p><p>I was bullied for the 1st 7 years of my school life, initially it was racial then others jumped on the bandwagon. So i went through a phase where I refused to believe in God as why would God be so evil to put me through that. A lot more happened in my life and thankfully my faith returned. However, I was not satisfied. I saw a lot that didn't make sense in the religious community and the world around me and I didn't know what to make of things. I started going off Sikhi and wanted to cut my hair again-I had faith in God but not in religion. I resisted the urge for my parents sake and slowly started connecting with the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. I attended a couple of camps which helped immensely but was still not completely satisfied. Then sometime ago I moved to a place where I found the sangat I was looking for-Waheguru heard my ardas. A sangat that gave me the courage to trust my skills in my Gurmukhi to connect me the Guru Granth Sahib completely. A sangat that would answer my questions and encouraged me to question more. A sangat that heard my concerns about double standards and felt the same way so tried to do something about it. A sangat that helped me fall in love with the Guru completely, totally and utterly. A sangat that showed me we can <strong>aim</strong> to live true Gursikh lives even today. Unfortunately it has been an uphill struggle since leaving there as I see so much that doesn't work the way it should around me. However, in my love I'm determined. It has taken some time for my family to accept that I won't remove the kesh on my legs anymore-a big deal for a female. It's a pain when going to hot countries as I can't wear shorts and it's a pain when swimming but since I'm not self conscious about it anymore I find more acceptance among others even if they don't agree or understand. I stopped wearing earrings as I realised piercing is also wrong as it also distorts the body given to us by God. This is also a big deal for a female especially in Panjabi culture where looking good is the be all and end all for women-everyone judges on looks.</p><p></p><p>What I'm trying to say is that these things can't be forced on you. They are not essential for spirituality but are essential for a Gursikh way of life. I knew the logic behind them before but was only able to follow through when I had love for Sikhi and everything it stood for. Until you have that feeling inside then there will always be doubt in your mind. Once you have that love/yearning for the Guru then the need to keep your hair will come from inside.</p><p></p><p>First thing to do is to try and connect with the Guru itself. Forget what you see/hear in the community and study the Guru Granth Sahib Ji for yourself. I've attached a document about Nankian philosophy I got from another thread and have been really impressed by (I'm still working through it). I hope that provides you with a good starting point. Try and get onto a Sikhi camp if you can (choose carefully) as its a great way to get connected with other Gursikhs. Get involved in local projects if there are any. Do seva (any form-not just in Gurdwara). Read directly from the Granth Sahib if you can as its a special feeling. Give it time-nothing happens overnight! If after a few years you're still feeling lost then maybe it's time to rethink. Try not to get sidetracked by pakhandis around even though there are plenty and instead focus on the Guru.</p><p></p><p>Apologies for such a long post-wasn't sure my point would come across otherwise. I earnestly wish you lots of luck and hope you find what you're looking for. Take a step towards Ik Oankar and he will guide you further. Most of all don't lose hope!</p><p></p><p>Best wishes,</p><p>Jasleen icecreamkauricecreammundaicecreamkudi</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="findingmyway, post: 133059, member: 12855"] Nails are free to cut once you have a cutter. Just think how much money you save by not going to the hairdressers! :}8-: Please say that made you laugh.... Dear skeptic.freethinker1 ji, Hope you had a good trip. Asking questions is good. Sikhi encourages it. I don't think we should follow blindly especially when there are so many controversies surrounding us and quite frankly I think there are very few people nowadays who have not asked the exact same question you have asked here at some point. If we understand we are more likely to want to follow. The kind of scientific justification you are looking for doesn't exist at this moment in time. You've got several reasons for why cutting nails is ok. However, as far as keeping hair goes, the crux of the matter becomes commitment. If you have the love for Sikhi then these questions become irrelevant. Please bear with me while I explain as I can only do so by referring to personal experience. I was bullied for the 1st 7 years of my school life, initially it was racial then others jumped on the bandwagon. So i went through a phase where I refused to believe in God as why would God be so evil to put me through that. A lot more happened in my life and thankfully my faith returned. However, I was not satisfied. I saw a lot that didn't make sense in the religious community and the world around me and I didn't know what to make of things. I started going off Sikhi and wanted to cut my hair again-I had faith in God but not in religion. I resisted the urge for my parents sake and slowly started connecting with the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. I attended a couple of camps which helped immensely but was still not completely satisfied. Then sometime ago I moved to a place where I found the sangat I was looking for-Waheguru heard my ardas. A sangat that gave me the courage to trust my skills in my Gurmukhi to connect me the Guru Granth Sahib completely. A sangat that would answer my questions and encouraged me to question more. A sangat that heard my concerns about double standards and felt the same way so tried to do something about it. A sangat that helped me fall in love with the Guru completely, totally and utterly. A sangat that showed me we can [B]aim[/B] to live true Gursikh lives even today. Unfortunately it has been an uphill struggle since leaving there as I see so much that doesn't work the way it should around me. However, in my love I'm determined. It has taken some time for my family to accept that I won't remove the kesh on my legs anymore-a big deal for a female. It's a pain when going to hot countries as I can't wear shorts and it's a pain when swimming but since I'm not self conscious about it anymore I find more acceptance among others even if they don't agree or understand. I stopped wearing earrings as I realised piercing is also wrong as it also distorts the body given to us by God. This is also a big deal for a female especially in Panjabi culture where looking good is the be all and end all for women-everyone judges on looks. What I'm trying to say is that these things can't be forced on you. They are not essential for spirituality but are essential for a Gursikh way of life. I knew the logic behind them before but was only able to follow through when I had love for Sikhi and everything it stood for. Until you have that feeling inside then there will always be doubt in your mind. Once you have that love/yearning for the Guru then the need to keep your hair will come from inside. First thing to do is to try and connect with the Guru itself. Forget what you see/hear in the community and study the Guru Granth Sahib Ji for yourself. I've attached a document about Nankian philosophy I got from another thread and have been really impressed by (I'm still working through it). I hope that provides you with a good starting point. Try and get onto a Sikhi camp if you can (choose carefully) as its a great way to get connected with other Gursikhs. Get involved in local projects if there are any. Do seva (any form-not just in Gurdwara). Read directly from the Granth Sahib if you can as its a special feeling. Give it time-nothing happens overnight! If after a few years you're still feeling lost then maybe it's time to rethink. Try not to get sidetracked by pakhandis around even though there are plenty and instead focus on the Guru. Apologies for such a long post-wasn't sure my point would come across otherwise. I earnestly wish you lots of luck and hope you find what you're looking for. Take a step towards Ik Oankar and he will guide you further. Most of all don't lose hope! Best wishes, Jasleen icecreamkauricecreammundaicecreamkudi [/QUOTE]
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