KnowThySelf

In Sau Sakhi (100 Stories) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Guru Sahib have given us many gems of knowledge guiding us in living the Sikh way of life, attain self realization and become one with Vaheguru. In Sakhi No 12, Guru Gobind Singh Ji enlightens their Sikhs with the knowledge of five types of Sikhs/Sikhi. Bhai Daya Singh Ji, the first Pyara of the Panj Pyare, also the dearest friend of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, in their Rehatnama (Code of Conduct) writes that,  Briefly translated, it says, there are five types of Sikhi, one based on dealings, one by copying others, one based on greed, one based on faith and one based on emotions of love.  1. Dhandey di Sikhi Dhanda means dealings. Here Guru Sahib tells us that someone practising Sikhi with intentions of making deals with either other Sikhs, or even with Guru Sahib at times. The reason why people become Dhandey valey Sikh, is so that no one calls them a Nigura (without a Guru).  Some become Sikhs so they could get married to a ...

  The Teachings for a Woman Author: Bhagat RamDitta Ji Giani Wake up in the morning and take a bath, and recite the name of God with love, Bibi. Lower your gaze, speak sweetly, and remain humble, Bibi. Always remain joyful, and may your forehead bloom like a flower, never be angry, Bibi. Patience, Righteousness, Contentment, Truth and Peace, understand this as the path to success, Bibi. Serve your in-laws family and you shall receive honour in this world, Bibi. Adorn yourself with virtues and make forgiveness your ornaments, see your husband as the form of God, Bibi. Obey your father and mother-in-law, leave your ego and pride aside, Bibi. See your mother-in-law as your own mother and your husband’s older brother’s wife as your mother-in-law, Bibi. See your brother-in-law as your own brother, and your husband’s sister as your own sister, your father-in-law and your husband’s elder brother as your own father, Bibi. Do not gossip about your in-laws to your own fam...