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My :2cents:Forget the rules for now. Spend time reading and understanding Gurbani. Once you understand the spirit of the Guru's word, these questions will either become irrelevant or answer themselves. The important part of being a Sikh is the Gurbani. If you don't know Gurmukhi, try reading several translations and essays to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning. I always feel using a single translation is flawed.
My :2cents:
Forget the rules for now. Spend time reading and understanding Gurbani. Once you understand the spirit of the Guru's word, these questions will either become irrelevant or answer themselves. The important part of being a Sikh is the Gurbani. If you don't know Gurmukhi, try reading several translations and essays to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning. I always feel using a single translation is flawed.
