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    Weatherman! Stevie's "hump" day - YouTube

    Weatherman! Stevie's "hump" day - YouTube
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    How to start ?

    Sat Sri Akaal Many, many references to the Formless (Nirankar) are made in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. As Sikhi is panentheistic it recognises that the creation is not outside of the Creator - therefore the Creative Force is permeating all of creation (it's "form") and is present...
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    Desam Granth - Important?

    Sat Sri Akaal The Akaal Takhat (governing body for Sikhs) issued a statement in 2008: From this site: What do you know of Sri Dasam Granth? The above site has a section on the status of Dasam Granth and you should find it very helpful. I'm not sure about the rest of the site though...
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    Another Perp Who Needs To Rot In Jail....

    It's no excuse.
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    Desam Granth - Important?

    Benst Ji No one really knows who wrote the Dasam Granth. Yes, some people attribute the whole thing to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, some feel only selected pieces (like Jaap Sahib, Akal Ustat) were written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and others believe the whole thing is written by other people...
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    Desam Granth - Important?

    Hi Benst Ji! Sat Sri Akaal. Your university professor was absolutely correct. :) Some of the daily Sikh recitations are recorded in the Dasam Granth, and a Sikh (Khalsa or not) may go their entire life having only read those particular pieces. Others might see it as providing mythological...
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    I got baptised today!

    Congratulations on having the confidence and certianty to take a big step. All the best for you :)
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    How to start ?

    Naam japo is a small part of Sikh practice. Not all Sikhs engage in it. Those who do might sing/chant "Waheguru" out loud, or might say it in their mind following a relaxing breathing pattern such as "Wahe" on the in-breath and "Guru" on the out-breath. It is exactly the same as any other...
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    Thanks for the frubal. :D

    Thanks for the frubal. :D
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    How to start ?

    Losin Ji Sat Sri Akaal The app contains the whole Sikh scripture which contains the Guru's message. A Sikh is a student of the Guru so a practicing Sikh actively seeks to learn what the Guru is teaching and then puts it into practice in their life. I'm sure it's much the same in other...
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    How to start ?

    Dear Losin Ji Sat Sri Akaal As with all religions, Sikhi is more about who you are than what you practice, and being a Sikh is a process of learning and growing. The things Sikhs do outwardly should each be seen as little pieces of the entire Sikhi way of life. A good place to start learning...
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    Spectrum of belief within a particular religion?

    Thanks everyone for your help with my brain freeze this evening. :-)
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    Spectrum of belief within a particular religion?

    Oohh, variation of belief, that's a good one Luis. Thanks!
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    Spectrum of belief within a particular religion?

    Thanks Asha
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    Spectrum of belief within a particular religion?

    Tarheeler, thank you for the suggestion of 'diversity'. That might be the closest fit so far. 'Religious pluralism' seems more about many different religions co-existing, whereas I'm looking for a term describing diversity of beliefs within one religion. Luis: Thanks for your suggestions...
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    Spectrum of belief within a particular religion?

    Hello Is there a specific term used to describe the spectrum of beliefs observable within the community of believers of one specific religion? For instance, within Christianity you have catholic ideas, protestant ideas, eastern orthodox - but they're all still Christian. And more minutely...
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    Struggling to learn Gurmukhi, help?

    Elizabeth bhainji, Sat Sri Akaal I'm not sure if you still visit but if you do, you and other visitors might find this YouTube clip very useful. It's the best explanation of the Gurmukhi alphabet I've found so far: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU3s19hDZlU Guru Fateh
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    Confused about Sikhism/Hinduism differences

    I read what you wrote, but you're failing to understand the subtle differences in this matter. On this I can't help you any more. Also, bld red font conveys your own emotion more than it does mine. ;) Good bye.
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    Confused about Sikhism/Hinduism differences

    No, they are not emotionally based, and I'm sorry you can't see the difference. We have reached an impasse. Good luck to you, I'm tired of trying to explain how Sikhi is not Sanatan Dharma to you both.
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    Confused about Sikhism/Hinduism differences

    I know what a rumalla is, thanks for the definition though. ;) It keeps dusts and bugs and stuff off it. Last time I checked, covering something with 'a cloth' to protect it didn't make the act idol-worship. In that case, I must also worship my sofa, and anything else valuable which I keep...
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