I am ashamed of this article. The author obviously
does not know a thing of what classifies "Gatka" and what classifies
"Shaster vidya".
I have learnt Gatka in england before, and now I learn
Shaster Vidya. By a man who wears a damalla yes, that would be natural since
he is a nihang singh (for which I have the utmost respect) but he has no
white beard, he speaks english as he is from England, but with the great
Kirpa of our Guru Ji, he was able to go to india and train/learn shaster
vidya for 11 years.
His name is Nidar Singh, and if you go to his
classes you would be amazed. Leave all superstitions and prejudices at the
door and prepare to learn how to be a sikh and firstly seva rakhshia.
Dear vicky Sat Sri Akal
I just read your article on sikh history. You have done an
excellent job. I would like to see you, now that you are grown.Keep it
up.It's really nice to know that the new genration has such a great interest
& and knowledge about the religion. We are proud of you.
The article is really worth reading and
appreciating. I really liked going through it. As my research study is
related to it can you please also help me how can I get the current statistics
on divorce rate in India? Do answer me immediately after you get this mail.
i read yer article in
Sikh Spectrum way back in August. First article i read was your's. I must
congratulate ye for having received the outstanding gift, which AKALPURAKH Has
bestowed on you. Don't keep it safe and buried in yer chest, must pour it out.
Ye must write on regular basis, in fact, every month, at least in this magazine.
Write on anything and everything. I can see ye are a young and a noble soul and
people must benefit from yer writing and from yer wisdom. Ye owe to yer people,
ALL THE PEOPLE, and to GOD.
Wish ye all A VERY HAPPY PEACEFUL AND
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh
jetty Singh
We are revamping a local Sikh newsletter...
-Lakhvir Singh, Kenya
Satsriakalji.
We are revamping a local Sikh newsletter in Kenya and seek to use selected published articles on your site in our newsletter for which we seek you kind permission. We lack good writers in Kenya and the few we have are either too busy or have yet to be approached.
We would like to, however, broaden our approach and publish articles fro contributers outside of Kenya. We will also contribute articles to your website as we gather writings of repute and matter.
Looking forward to hearing from you at the earliest.
Kindest regards.
Lakhvir Singh
Nairobi, Kenya
Editor-- You are welcome to reproduce any article. Please acknowledge the author and the source.
Your poetic verse, as always...
-Kathleen Rusin, USA
Dear Jetty,
Your poetic verse, as always, is wonderfully chosen and inspired. The
photographs you chose to enhance your work are marvelous. This whole website is illuminating!!!!
Keep up the writing and displaying of these masterpieces for all the world to view and relate to. Your Gift is to Share what comes through you onto paper for everyone to be inspired and to be enlightened and
you do that with the love and faith that is in your heart and soul.
Love & Prayers,
Kathleen Rusin Acker & Alice Gniazdowski Rusin
Heart & Soul Connections, New York, USA www.angelfire.com/ny5/alicerusin
I loved the article Bird Images...
-KP Singh
I loved the article Bird Images in Guru Nanak's Hymns by Man Mohan Singh. Rich in imagery and symbolism, Guru Nanak affirmed the place of all creatures great and small in God's Creation. Guru beautifully recognized also the struggle for survival in Nature. Sikh scripture refer to Nature as the "Resting Place and Crown of God."
We are reminded in our scriptures, doctrine, and practice about the sanctity of all Life, environment, all faith traditions, diverse cultures, and all people. "God (One Immaculate Supreme Reality) created "Light in the Beginning" and then "fashioned all living beings by His Might and Command."
Mr. Man Mohan singh honors the very essence of Sikh spirituality and thought: UNITY, UNIVERSALITY, DIGNITY, SANCTITY of all Life and Creation in a beautifully presented article. Nature has been and continues to be a subject of immense interest to many. This fascination transcends all people and cultures. The author pays a special tribute to the exhalted poetry and Divine Wisdom of Guru Nanak.
Articles that discuss contemporary issues help to dispel the continued doubts about the Sikh faith as a distinct spiritual Light, and strengthen the very foundation of the faith as an "enlightened revelation" for all mankind.
Prayers and blessings,
KP Singh
I recently bought a very cute book...
-Regina Abalso
I recently bought a very cute book (The Butterfly) at Amazon.com by that twelve-year-old Sikh author Jay Singh. I guess the reason I picked it up was because of the interview where his parents said he modeled the protagonist on the first (or one of them anyway) Guru, who was apparently very inquisitive and iconoclastic. I guess my question is this: Is he allowed to call the protagonist, “The Brave Little Guru Nanak”? I mean, is there anything wrong with doing that? I’m trying to get some opinions from as many Sikhs as I can as I’m doing a book report.
Also, I don’t want to sound sceptical, but I don’t really think a boy wrote that book. The ideas and philosophies are of someone who has lived! At least passed 12! Is it possible that his parents might have helped him just a bit or maybe even more than a bit. And I have another unrelated question: Is there a significant difference between Sikhism and Islam? And if so, what are they? I thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my questions.
Kind Regards,
Regina Abalso
Editor-- The use of the phrase “The Brave Little Guru Nanak” should be acceptable. It only proves that when Guru Nanak was a young boy he had the courage and conviction to question empty rituals and superstitions.
We cannot comment on whether or in what capacity was Jay helped in writing the book. It not unknown to see young prodigies in every field of human endeavor. Jay might be another prodigy in the making.
Sikhism: A Comparative Study of its Theology and Mysticism by Daljeet Singh is a good book to read. It discusses the core fundamentals of different religious traditions and the uniqueness of Sikhism in comparison with other religions. The following is the table of content. To get more information please contact the webmaster of Nahal Global Trading Co. (http://www.maboli.com/nahal/ )
CONTENT
PART I
Chapter 1: Definition and Classification
Chapter 2: Indian Dualistic Religions
Chapter 3: Vedic Systems
Chapter 4: Upanisadic Systems
Chapter 5: Vedanta
Chapter 6: Vaisnavism
Chapter 7: Saivism
Chapter 8: Buddhism
Chapter 9: Christianity and Christian Mystics
Chapter 10: Islam and Sufism
Chapter 11: The Radical Bhakti School
Chapter 12: Modern Hindu Mysticism
PART II(About Sikhism)
Chapter 13: The Idea of God
Chapter 14: The Metaphysical View
Chapter 15: The World
Chapter 16: The Concept of Haumen
Chapter 17: Solution
Chapter 18: Goal and Gurmukh
Chapter 19: Guru's Prophetic Communion with God
Chapter 20: The Discipline
Chapter 21: Ethics
Chapter 22: The Khands
Chapter 23: Guru
Chapter 24: Mystic Immortality
Chapter 25: The Lives of Gurus
Chapter 26: The Sikh Mystic
Chapter 27: Conclusions
I am ashamed of this article. The author...