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As Sikhs we all do matha tek. That is not up for debate. The troubling part happens when see the walk-ins who do not do matha tek. I know we raise our eyebrows when we see this happening. There are some gurdwaras that have posters highlighting the proper decorum of attending gurdwara. Is it...

Should non Sikhs attending gurdwara be asked to do matha tek where there is prakash of SGGS Ji. For example at an Anand Karaj. It is common to invite friends who have no interest in Sikhism. Many attend the Anand Karaj, walk into the hall and simply sit without any matha tek.

WJKK WJKF Can anyone shed more information about these very common phrases which we hear in Ardaas and other times when kiryanyas do manglacharan. Are these phrases taken from some sikh granth? With regards. Tosh.

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ! Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh Reciting The Anand Sahib is ubiquitous in all walks of Sikh daily traditions. We recite it after doing paath, after doing Kirtan and many more similar functions. When was this tradition introduced? When did...

So contextually it is used as a verb and not a noun. Thx for the clarification!

SSA I have come across the term Nanak Naam Lewa. But after much googling and even reading Mahan Kosh I still can't find a good description or meaning of the term Lewa. Maybe someone in this forum can shine some light.

SSA Ji Our gurus, starting from Guru Nanak Dev ji, have been portrayed in calendars, pictures and posters, having a garba (garva or lotta in punjabi) besides their aasan. What is the significance of a garba in our faith.

Veer Ji, thanks for the response. Much appreciated. Were any of our Guru's married under Anand Karaj maryada.

What period did marriages as per the Anand Karaj Maryada start. What it in the 19th century or a period even before that?

Four hymns from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are read to solemnize the Anand Kaaraj (Sikh marriage). In these hymns, Guru RaamDaas Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, has described the marriage of the individual soul with the Eternal Soul. These four hymns mention four stages in the progression of love...

Should a divorced couple who want to perform a second marriage have laavan phere? Anyone care to share any guidelines? Regards. Some Sikh elders have commented that laavan can be recited but phere should not. To some extent it makes sense. I am hoping to explore this topic a little. View points...

After much googling I have found the resource. Sri Gur Sobha, Chapter (18) "Joti Jot Samavana" Lottan Chhand

WJKWJF Hopefully my request or question is not out of scope for this group. Doing a little research. Where (granth or book) is the following written:- Khalsa Khas Kahave Soi, Ja Ke Hirde Bharam Na Hoe. Bharam Bhek Te Rahe Niryara, So Khalis Sat Guru Hamara I have read Rehat Maryada by Bhai Desa...

Namjap Ji, thank you very very much for taking time to respond to my post. I will have to visit my local gurdwara and follow your suggestion in consulting with local granthi or Bhai Sahib. Regards.

Khalsa meri sobha sila : Khalsa is my Honor and Armour. Khalsa bandh sakha sadh dhila : ?