What would you like to learn this semester?

[vdhillon]

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh

As you all know, we setup meetings/discussions to increase understanding of Sikhism. This is ultimately the main objective of the SSA.

I'm sure there are lots of things that people want to learn about pertaining to any aspect of Sikhism...so please post what you would like to learn about or learn more about this semester! Your questions can be at any level, so if you don't know much, don't be afraid to post! You will be surprised at how many people share the same thoughts or have the same questions as you do.

[Pally]

I personally am still at a very early learning stage, so I would LOVE to learn more about the particulars of living a true Sikh way of life. More specifically, about the individuals baanis and their purpose (? I don't know how else to explain it, but I'd like to know what each one is for, when the right time to do them is and the history).

I sure hope that makes sense,

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa,
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

[Inder]

I want to learn what other people do in their daily lives, in terms of Sikhi.

anyone want to take a shot of that?

[Gopi]

WJKK WJKF

Pally, here's a great site that you can read about the meanings of all the Banis.
www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Japji_Mool_Mantar

As for when to do the Banis: Jap Ji Sahib, Jap Sahib, Tav Prasad Savaiye, Chaupee Sahib, Anand Sahib should be done in the morning hours before starting your day, they should be the first thing a Sikh does after bathing. I am not preaching to anyone because even I falter at this, but to my knowledge this is when the Banis should be done.

Rarehas should be done in the evening, and Kirtan Sohila should be the last thing a Sikh does before sleeping.

Gurpreet Singh Vinning

[Pally]

Thanks so much Gurp! That helps me out so much

[singh]

Hey pally,

I am sure other people would have simlar question, and i was thinking when we do the Guru Nanak Dev Ji's lecture we can explain the first bani and so on.

[singh]

hey Inder,

For your question maybe we can hold a workshop or a discussion and answer ur question as to what people do in their lives and how they practice sikhi

[Inder]

I know everyone is a on a different wavelength when it comes to daily practices and how far they are on the path. I know for myself, I have taken small steps towards the path. I could list them out if ppl are interested but only if you wants to know.

The past 3 years I have been able to hang out with many singhs and singhnees. They have inspired me to take steps towards Sikhism. I was told by a friend that the sangat you hang around with is what you represent your self by. If the sangat you hang out with is good and think about Sikhi, you eventually start thinking like them too. You are surrounded by positive energy and with Guru's kirpa you start thinking like these Gurusikhs.

[Gopi]

Exaclty Inder, that is why Sikhi preaches sangat, not only sangat but good sangat. The people around you will influence for the good or bad.

[Jaspreet]

I agree with inder as there are many different practices that a Sikh does in his everyday life. Some only say Waheguru once a week whereas others do Path all day. Saying Waheguru helps alot and doing Path also helps alot. I am not trying to state that you should do the bare minimum but it depends on the level of commitment you are willing to put in.

[Inder]

i think it goes further than commitment. The people I have met do Simran and Paath for the love for their guru. I think it starts off by committing yourself, and one day it just clicks. It becomes so important to them its like breathing.