WITHOUT DISCIPLINE!
"Rehath binaa thanakhaahee jaano || rehath binaa jarrh bhooth bakhaano."
Without strict discipline they are punishable. Without strict discipline they are like ghosts.
Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh!
Bhai Sahib Ji, has made it clear in the Rehitnama above, we will be punished without rehit and just as ghosts suffer, wanting to enter the human life form, so shall we!
Rehit (discipline) in anyone's life is key. Without discipline individuals are like ghosts, they wander around lost. Discipline in life supports us to conquer every battle. Those with any form of positive discipline are always well respected.
Many say, Sikhs do not need to keep any form of physical discipline. As long as their mind is pure, no discipline is needed. This is not true! Physical discipline (rehit) helps and supports to purify the mind and keeps the mind steadfast in its quest to search for Vaheguroo (God) within. This is the reason Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Amrit and begged to be initiated with it and also formed a physical and spiritual Rehit (discipline) to accompany it.
How does physical discipline do this?
Sikhs have a code of conduct they must follow. Let's use the panj (5) kakaar as an example. Every kakaar has a separate meaning and supports a spiritual message, e.g the karra (iron bracelet) reminds us daily, that we are handcuffed to our Guru. We see the karra on our wrists, before we commit any negative action. It's also the circle of God, Vaheguroo was there in the beginning, there in the end and always will be there. Vaheguroo (God) is limitless, timeless and invaluable. In this way all the kakaars represent a deeper spiritual meaning.
Sikhs have a discipline to awake early and take a bath, which prepares us for meditation. Sikhs have a discipline in diet. They try and eat healthy and look after their physical body and mind. Sikhs don't consume meat, as they believe in compassion for all living beings. Sikhs don't drink or take intoxicants, as this also has a huge impact on the mind just like every other discipline we keep.
There are many disciplines Sikhs keep. The above are a few given examples summarised in a nutshell. Every physical discipline a Sikh keeps, is only kept to reinforce the spiritual discipline of Naam meditation with every breath, which purifies the mind and liberates the soul. If we are keeping any form of physical discipline, that doesn't support our spiritual path in anyway, this is known as pakahnd (hypocrisy), as there is no need for the discipline to be kept. It has no value!
Every single physical discipline (Rehat) of a Sikh, is always kept to protect, support, enhance and encourage a spiritual practise.
The Sikh Gurus were amazing beings. They purified this lovingly, beautiful path, so that no one could ever point the finger and try to pick out any flaws.
So if you want to be a Sikh of the Guru, arm yourself with the shasthers (weapons) of Rehit (physical and spiritual discipline). In this way, Guru Ji will take pity on you and bless your mind, body and soul with peace, love, joy, happiness, contentment and most of all, their blessed vision (Darshan) and liberation!
"Rehit binna na sikh kahaavai," No one can be called a Sikh without physical and spiritual discipline.
"Rehit binna dar chota kahaavai," one will suffer at every door without discipline.
"Rehit binna sukh kabhoo na lahai," One will never find peace and happiness without discipline. This is the reason, one has to be steadfast in their discipline.
Amrit Kirtan!
"Pritham Rehit ehai Jaan, khanday Ki pahul shakai." The first Rehit of a Sikh, is to be blessed with the nectar of Amrit by the double edged sword.
Vaheguroo!
"Rehath binaa thanakhaahee jaano || rehath binaa jarrh bhooth bakhaano."
Without strict discipline they are punishable. Without strict discipline they are like ghosts.
Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh!
Bhai Sahib Ji, has made it clear in the Rehitnama above, we will be punished without rehit and just as ghosts suffer, wanting to enter the human life form, so shall we!
Rehit (discipline) in anyone's life is key. Without discipline individuals are like ghosts, they wander around lost. Discipline in life supports us to conquer every battle. Those with any form of positive discipline are always well respected.
Many say, Sikhs do not need to keep any form of physical discipline. As long as their mind is pure, no discipline is needed. This is not true! Physical discipline (rehit) helps and supports to purify the mind and keeps the mind steadfast in its quest to search for Vaheguroo (God) within. This is the reason Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Amrit and begged to be initiated with it and also formed a physical and spiritual Rehit (discipline) to accompany it.
How does physical discipline do this?
Sikhs have a code of conduct they must follow. Let's use the panj (5) kakaar as an example. Every kakaar has a separate meaning and supports a spiritual message, e.g the karra (iron bracelet) reminds us daily, that we are handcuffed to our Guru. We see the karra on our wrists, before we commit any negative action. It's also the circle of God, Vaheguroo was there in the beginning, there in the end and always will be there. Vaheguroo (God) is limitless, timeless and invaluable. In this way all the kakaars represent a deeper spiritual meaning.
Sikhs have a discipline to awake early and take a bath, which prepares us for meditation. Sikhs have a discipline in diet. They try and eat healthy and look after their physical body and mind. Sikhs don't consume meat, as they believe in compassion for all living beings. Sikhs don't drink or take intoxicants, as this also has a huge impact on the mind just like every other discipline we keep.
There are many disciplines Sikhs keep. The above are a few given examples summarised in a nutshell. Every physical discipline a Sikh keeps, is only kept to reinforce the spiritual discipline of Naam meditation with every breath, which purifies the mind and liberates the soul. If we are keeping any form of physical discipline, that doesn't support our spiritual path in anyway, this is known as pakahnd (hypocrisy), as there is no need for the discipline to be kept. It has no value!
Every single physical discipline (Rehat) of a Sikh, is always kept to protect, support, enhance and encourage a spiritual practise.
The Sikh Gurus were amazing beings. They purified this lovingly, beautiful path, so that no one could ever point the finger and try to pick out any flaws.
So if you want to be a Sikh of the Guru, arm yourself with the shasthers (weapons) of Rehit (physical and spiritual discipline). In this way, Guru Ji will take pity on you and bless your mind, body and soul with peace, love, joy, happiness, contentment and most of all, their blessed vision (Darshan) and liberation!
"Rehit binna na sikh kahaavai," No one can be called a Sikh without physical and spiritual discipline.
"Rehit binna dar chota kahaavai," one will suffer at every door without discipline.
"Rehit binna sukh kabhoo na lahai," One will never find peace and happiness without discipline. This is the reason, one has to be steadfast in their discipline.
Amrit Kirtan!
"Pritham Rehit ehai Jaan, khanday Ki pahul shakai." The first Rehit of a Sikh, is to be blessed with the nectar of Amrit by the double edged sword.
Vaheguroo!