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by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sikh Identity
Replies: 2
Views: 1155

Re: Sikh Identity

I was wondering what contributed to the expression of Sikh identity from a tradition that emphasized inner contemplation and meditation at the time of Guru Nanak to a militarized tradition defined by its external symbols in the form of the Khalsa? For human progress and evolution it was necessary n...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: Sikhi Discussion
Topic: Why Khalistan is a BAD Idea..
Replies: 34
Views: 16147

Re: Why Khalistan is a BAD Idea..

I will begin by saying that I am not an advocate for either side of the issue of Khalistan. However, I would like to answer some of your assertions and sometimes play the devil’s advocate. Firstly, you are asking any respondents to be open to the other side. I hope that sentiment applies to you als...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Atheists having a Sikh wedding
Replies: 3
Views: 2211

Re: Atheists having a Sikh wedding

Hi, I find it really hard to believe that you have been an atheist since you were 10 yrs old (despite coming from a Sikh, family), its not about the faith of your family but that you had that much of awareness and had life experiences that by 10 yrs you knew you were an atheist, agnostic i can under...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: guidance needed to pull my life back together
Replies: 3
Views: 1859

Re: guidance needed to pull my life back together

SSA ji, We humans have a tendency to humanise/trivalise god/creator , e.g. i didn't fulfill my promise so god is "angry" with me and i am being penalized. Traditionally some faiths propagate human emotions in gods. However that's not the case in Sikhi at all. What you can do is read Mool Mantra unde...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: Sikhi Discussion
Topic: Is Sikhi all about hairs?
Replies: 54
Views: 17110

Re: Is Sikhi all about hairs?

I dont know why you think that a Sikh Keshdharis statements cant be judgmental towards other Sikhs , Being keshdhari and being judgmental are 2 totally different things , one doesn't preclude the other [Edited: personal criticism] Nihal Nihal Singhji, I am seriously searching for answers which I ha...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: Sikhi Discussion
Topic: Is Sikhi all about hairs?
Replies: 54
Views: 17110

Re: Is Sikhi all about hairs?

Jasbeer Singh, There was nothing wrong in that question asked by a young student (Why is he deemed knowledgeable by you on i am not sure) I am not surprised that other Sikh kids didn't know (i was raised in India as well (Mumbai) hence i am not surprised), Early Education in India, Sikh or otherwis...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: Sikhi Discussion
Topic: Is Sikhi all about hairs?
Replies: 54
Views: 17110

Re: Is Sikhi all about hairs?

Jasbeer Singh, There was nothing wrong in that question asked by a young student (Why is he deemed knowledgeable by you on i am not sure) I am not surprised that other Sikh kids didn't know (i was raised in India as well (Mumbai) hence i am not surprised), Early Education in India, Sikh or otherwise...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sewa - are some types more blessed than others?
Replies: 2
Views: 994

Re: Sewa - are some types more blessed than others?

Jaybee, Sewa is selfless service, from the doer's perspective its sewa if its selfless , For the receiver perspective its importance is linked to how much is that particular sewa needed. An deed done with thought\belief that its already blessed is not Sewa, its just an act or deed and is not selfles...
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:29 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: god??
Replies: 5
Views: 1839

Re: god??

tegpaul wrote:how do you look for god?

Since you want the shortest route it will be "Guide to acing God, 21 series" published by Navneet Publishers , if you live outside India you can order online via amazon.


Nihal
by Nihal Singh Kanakpuria
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: Health and Wellbeing
Topic: Should all Sikhs be vegan?
Replies: 5
Views: 5711

Re: Should all Sikhs be vegan?

WJKK WJKF, So I've been thinking about this for a long time. For all those who may not know, being vegan is when we don't eat any animal products at all, (no meat, egg, dairy) and we don't support industries or wear clothes that promote the killing of animals (leather bags, suede shoes etc...) So i...