noor_e_khalsa
SPNer
I think Sikh are having little knowledge of how to recognise a sant... i remember a line from gurbani " GaliN Jina JappmaliaN Lote HAtth Nibagg, O har ke sant na janeae , Banaras ke Thagg "
1) A person who uses a mala (rosary) to do simran cannot be a sant because a rosary is just like a practice aid so that we can practice to concentrate on a single thing much like a "walker" that is provided to a child so that he can learn to walk. He who is still at the level of mala cannot be a sant.
2) Our guru ji has picked 31 beautiful Raagas and decorated the gurbani with them. Raag or classical music is for those who are at a higher level of spirituality thats why guru ji insisted of doing kirtan in raagas. A sikh is inherently intellectual. A person who doesn't appreciate good music and raag cannot be close to God.
If sikh could brush up their basics then i am sure no one can fool them. The "amritdhaaris" "churned" out by ranjit singh are having no knowledge of sikhism.. the ladies still have their ears and nose pierced and wear jewelery in them... They are totally ignorant about sikh value of being "Saabat soorat". Whats the use of saying that " i have made such a large number of people to take amrit" when they all are going to perish in a short time. It may not be doing good to those people but surely damaging and diluting reputation of Sikh People and Sikhism.
1) A person who uses a mala (rosary) to do simran cannot be a sant because a rosary is just like a practice aid so that we can practice to concentrate on a single thing much like a "walker" that is provided to a child so that he can learn to walk. He who is still at the level of mala cannot be a sant.
2) Our guru ji has picked 31 beautiful Raagas and decorated the gurbani with them. Raag or classical music is for those who are at a higher level of spirituality thats why guru ji insisted of doing kirtan in raagas. A sikh is inherently intellectual. A person who doesn't appreciate good music and raag cannot be close to God.
If sikh could brush up their basics then i am sure no one can fool them. The "amritdhaaris" "churned" out by ranjit singh are having no knowledge of sikhism.. the ladies still have their ears and nose pierced and wear jewelery in them... They are totally ignorant about sikh value of being "Saabat soorat". Whats the use of saying that " i have made such a large number of people to take amrit" when they all are going to perish in a short time. It may not be doing good to those people but surely damaging and diluting reputation of Sikh People and Sikhism.
drkhalsa said:A member of the congregation bows to Ranjeet Singh as he places his hand on her head to 'bless' her.(KP) - This week, a video of Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale has come to light in the public. The young man who at an early age has been renowned as a “Sant” by his followers, became popular for his charisma and attracting Sikhs who in large numbers by preaching Sikhi.
On the stage Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadiranwale has publicly said that no one should do matha tekh (bow down) to him and only matha tekh to Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He has focused on doing Amrit Parchaar and asking youngsters to give up intoxicants.
Controversy has built around the young Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale who calls himself a “Sant”. His use of Gurbani and style of Kirtan has led to accusations that he sings “Kachee Baanee” (distorted Gurbaani). Furthermore it has been suggested on certain radio stations and by Gurdwara Sahibs that Ranjit Singh is only driven by collecting money for himself and that he is “fake holy man”.
The recent video of Bhai Ranjit Singh shows him wearing a Kalgi (plume) or something similar to it, and sitting on a high seat. On the wall behind him is a large painting of himself, and in front of his seat is a plastic basket. The video shows how Sikhs visiting him put money in the basket, give presents and then matha tekh to him. Bhai Ranjit Singh shows no hesitation when the Sangat matha tekhs to him. He blesses those who bow to him by patting them on the head or back. The video shows how that Ranjit Singh casually sits on his seat and sometimes show little or no interest in those who bow to him with faith and sharda.
We must ask ourselves some hard questions. Firstly, why do some people insist on singing “Dharnaas” or Gurbaani mixed with their own lyrics rather than singing Gurbaani purely without addition or distortion? Is Gurbaani alone not good enough?
Secondly, where does the money go, which is collected by the people who call themselves “holy men” and tour America, Canada, and the UK? If these people are coming abroad not to make money but to preach Gurmat, then why do they need to take away thousands and thousands of pounds and dollars raised in Gurdwaras abroad? How much of this money has been used to give bail to a Sikh sister held by Panjab Police and ensure that she doesn’t get raped, tortured and abused while in prison?
Thirdly, how many of these people have raised their voice for the Panth? How many of these “holy men” have used their status, connections, and platform to bring to light Panthic issues and how Sikh men and women are still languishing in Indian jails without trial or case?
Let us not blindly follow people and not become dependent on “sants”, “babas” or anyone other than Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The more we become dependent on others, and create middlemen between the relationship of us and Waheguru, the more we get trapped in situations of abuse, distortion and misdirection. Let us wake up as a Panth and unite as one under the umbrella of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and follow the Guru Granth and Guru Panth.
Any body interested in seeing the vedio clips they are available here
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=301XOZSS
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=42RR2BSJ
). But after going thru this I see two groups, one who believe that its absolutly wrong and another one which says nothing wrong if sikhi gets benefitted.
