Can Sikhs go to bars/clubs etc? 3HO Solstice 2016 Q&A #4

[@imranshazad5049]

RIP Jagraj love listening to you.

[@AmandeepSingh-gv8gg]

Sir how did he die

[@sukhmanpreetkaurgrewal1460]

@@AmandeepSingh-gv8gg cancer

[@armanikenneth6757]

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[@armandoleroy3465]

@Armani Kenneth Definitely, have been watching on kaldrostream for since december myself =)

[@tatumorion6077]

@Armani Kenneth Definitely, I have been watching on kaldrostream for since november myself =)

[@a57aak]

Rest in peace Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji

[@iamjoseph9765]

Akash Singh I could look and listen to him for a thousand years and more

[@balasubramanyasharma5350]

When did it happen?

[@yungchungus3800]

@@balasubramanyasharma5350 i think 2017

[@diphyllum8180]

The other week a friend of mine had a birthday party at the bar, but that day was also one of the first days I was experimenting with putting my hair up in a turban. I decided I'd go and not drink, unless I decided that I wanted to drink in which case I could just take the turban off. But I didn't. I had sweet potato fries, a coconut water, and a lot of great conversation with some people who, though drinking, were very interested in Sikhi and thanked me emphatically for coming, and did not pressure me to drink. So that was an altogether positive experience. If someone experiences more temptation and it's a struggle then avoiding that is for the best. For me alcohol was already something I could take or leave, and since getting into Sikhi my desire for it has mostly evaporated. For my own personal cultivation I find the best is not to force myself to do or not do anything, but to reach a level of consciousness in which everything I want simply happens to be exactly what God wants. The seedling analogy makes sense, some are more susceptible to diversion and have a greater need to avoid it while others won't experience temptation no matter who they're around. Jesus spent a lot of time with alcoholics, sex workers, etc, and Nanak also befriended the lowly; to be a spiritual person does not mean to disown or think you're better than those who use other means to get through the day than what might be the most pure or wholesome. But there's no sense leading ourselves astray simply out of convenience or familiarity.

[@gajansio]

I can say with experience that drunk people often talk a lot more about God for some reason than the average person.

[@MrSunny832]

Beautifully answered. Well done ! The speaker radiates spiritual realization and light.

[@r3b22ber3]

i met him and i can agree he emits strong positive energy

[@nakulkalra3688]

Bhai Jagraj Singh ji was ahead of his time 🙏 Maharaj swarga ch vaas de inhanu 🙏🙏🙏

[@SatnamSingh-pn7ob]

A true Sikh is a personality who does't have to speak anything, people learn from him the way he walks, spiritually so high. Minimum Standard is to be like Bhai Gurdas Ji. Just be like Guru and decide what to do and what not to do.

[@stacyblue1980]

Very true. Very honest and thoughtful answers. I am not Sikh. I am a lapsed Catholic. But religion has nothing to do with my feelings about bars-etc. I do not go to bars. I have never been to a bar in my life ( i am 37) and I believe in looking within myself to understand reasons. I think I feel this way because I would feel very uncomfortable or afraid in a bar. Nothing against people who patronize bars. But I just dont feel that I would benefit at all from it. Nothing truly good will come from it. Nothing worthwhile. And people I have known in the past have made me afraid of that scene and what it can do to anyone. All of us. If we allow ourselves to be influenced. I respect what you have stated and it makes sense for everybody. If only more people would open their minds.

[@navboi12]

"You're in the wrong environment." As Sikh's we're told to adopt the mind state of a monk whilst integrating into society. So I guess it's down to the individual and their self control.

[@arsenalf.c6443]

Is there something like that written in Gurubaani or you're just assuming based on cultural norms.

[@quandingle5345]

'as sikh's' bro you are monna, you integrated too well in society lol

[@AS-jy9qb]

Mona how are u sikh ?

[@anoops5632]

@@AS-jy9qb im a singh bro but i think we need to be more accommodating towards moneh

[@Nsingh11]

I use to work at a club as a Khalsa. You are in a very concentrated environment of maya. You will see spiritual difference after not going to those places.

[@1GlobalCitizen1]

That last part caught my attention, listening to your higher consciousness. Something that I want to be more mindful of, thanks!

[@elnino9959]

Love you forever Jagraj bhaji.

[@gurpreetsingh7649]

Yes we have to listen to that voice of higher conciousness .. Well explained Jio...

[@unknown1184]

Jio ?

[@arsenalf.c6443]

@@unknown1184 jiyo. Lambi aayu jio.

[@arsenalf.c6443]

@@unknown1184 jio ka naam sunke current kyu lag gaya

[@unknown1184]

@@arsenalf.c6443 Hein ?

[@Juliasblues]

Well spoken and Wise. Spirituality is a higher calling and takes discipline....Sending Love.

[@jatt5abi407]

There's nothing to dislike in this video. I wonder who did that

[@5353sok]

:p

[@tseliot7188]

drunk guys at the bar did

[@5353sok]

jaajjajajhhshshhshhhahha Ts Eliot

[@UrBaapu]

g

[@AjaySingh-zc8xw]

muslims

[@mnharjotsingh]

Excellent video.

[@quitaddiction4589]

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀ ਕਾ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਹਿ ਫ਼ਤਹਿ

[@gurpreetsinghkhalsa3807]

I never indulged myself in these nonsense, so i'm free from these prejudice

[@tonisylviamallette1601]

Pray to the Guru to remove obstacles

[@SikhiForAll1]

Waheguru 📿🪯

[@harkeeratdate2015]

Guru ji will really mess us up and destroy us if we tie a turban and drink alcohol or smoke/do drugs. The technology of the turban is such. I see people drink and do drugs and they get really sweaty and start taking off their clothes, Guru will make you remove your turban and that would be a shameful situation in public. I think that this is the main reason why a person shouldn't wear sikh bana whilst smoking/drinking etc..

[@anthonysellsit]

I think if you believe in your faith and have strong conviction about it, then nothing can shake that. Therefore if you consider yourself a strong Sikh you can go to the bar and club because your higher sense is stronger then then surrounding corruption. Just as easily the dirt can touch and effect us, we need to remember its just dirt and through purity of water it can be washed away. Water being metaphor for prayer and meditation.

[@afalhussain838]

Why go in a place that is temptation?

[@KaranDeep-bu3jo]

He is such a great scholar.

[@medtutorial5825]

Waheguru ji🙏

[@inmybox100]

Smart young man .

[@amritkaur6831]

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਜਗਰਾਜ ਸਿੰਘ ( ਦੀਵਾਨਾ; ਸਪੈਸ਼ਲ ਮੇਰੇ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਗਈ ਉਪਾਧੀ) ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਭਾਈ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਦੀਵਾਨੇ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਸਨ। ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਫਿਰ ਵਾਪਸ ਭੇਜੋ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਰੂਰਤ ਹੈ। ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲ਼ਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਹਿ

[@surjitgosal4410]

I like the way you explain thanks

[@nikhilsingh4136]

Waheguru waheguru

[@mikesmith7620]

Sometimes the background moves it feels like the camera is shaky lol. It's like standing near to the conveyor belt at an airport.

[@diamondmind17]

Great 👍🙏👍

[@AlAndalusiIbnRagnar]

What app can i download that gives me all Guru writtings/teachings ?

[@sdhillon4995]

Sri guru granth sahib ji with translation and you can also download their APP

[@cs2874]

Ahmed Gypsy King Adam there is an app called Gurbani Answers. You can search anything by inputing a taranslation, transliteration or abbreviations of any shabad or even by a single word of the shabad.

[@pritpala]

Gurbani anywhere Sundargutka Igurbani Katha sri guru granth sahib My guru Sikhnet These are the best in my opinion. Btw I only know about ios apps.

[@haramrit_singh]

I would suggest u to go for sikh world, its an all in one app, consists of everything related to sikhi

[@aasthayadav98]

❤❤❤

[@mankanwarsingh1616]

❤

[@MRMiSS-uy4ec]

Thank you🙏

[@soulydude]

Awsome

[@ISoloYouRelax]

Besides the Guru Granth Sahib any teachings you would suggest reading?

[@user-zq1lb3lx4m]

Yeah...an encyclopedia...some scientific knowledge based books

[@rp7159]

Try the Upanishads?

[@jaipreetsingh6566]

Try some books on science! And get away from psuedo science

[@afalhussain838]

Read saiful malook

[@hardipgossal1303]

RIP may god be with you.

[@harmz7892]

+Basics of Sikhi, if God is one, and if God is neither male or female, why is God mentioned multiple times and addressed and 'he'?

[@r3b22ber3]

its because god and guru are referred to as the "husband" and anyone seeking the love and relationship with god is like the bride u may ask well why was god not referred to as the bride this just comes down to tradition and the dynamics of a relationship. A woman is usually broken from her home and moves into a new home and family(of her husband) therefore leaving something behind (in a sikhs case leaving the world behind for this relationship) this is what i take from the he reference it wouldnt make sense to make god a she if we are in fact the woman. also its quite deeper than that. a man plants a seed in a woman and she causes it to blossom into a NEW LIFE again its a great metaphor used by the gurus to explain the relationship between akaal purakh and ourselves. Waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh

[@harshvirsingh1192]

In the English translation it says 'he'. Where does it say in the Gurmukhi version?

[@harmz7892]

I never asked why is God not a she, I asked if God is one why is God considered as a 'he'. Good explanation wjkk wjkf

[@r3b22ber3]

kirpa ji

[@noprob830]

I wouldn't say husband.. more like Father

[@amansharma9682]

Beautiful

[@jagdeepkaur5039]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@michellebell9931]

You don't have to Drink alcohol. There are non alcohol drinks. Cannabis is a medicine.

[@aplustuition2477]

mm Am I wrong in saying this? In times in which superstition existed in India, people were judged and categorised based on their caste, views, opinions and beliefs, Guru Nanak raised the ideal of equality and kindness. I perceive Sikhism to be a religion of symbols and the hair symbolises equality. It is something everyone grows regardless of their caste, creed, religion etc etc. I understand that keeping hair is us letting ourselves be natural but do you really become unnatural if you change something in your appearances? Just food for thought. I want to see what you think.

[@mikesmith7620]

A Plus Tuition like putting makeup or what do you mean? :D

[@SikhTranslations]

@@mikesmith7620 Look at the reason people cut their hair? All oriented toward ego. When the ego is removed is when you will find happiness. It is hard to pay the price of your head.

[@vikramsidhu1568]

I respect him but sikhnets are best people i donot know why he showed bit of -vity toward them

[@amdusa77]

Because sikhnet is not showing real Gurus Sikhi. The sikhi sikhnet presents to the world is the sikhi that is misinterpreted by yogis and influenced by hinduism

[@roopkaur8248]

nose ring??

[@inmybox100]

Is a.nose ring not allowed ? And what about other things like ear studs .

[@Fearlessjodh]

@@inmybox100 no its not allowed mate. Also ear one are not allowed in sikhi (in gurmat)

[@inmybox100]

@@Fearlessjodh Get to learn all the time thanks for the reply , Over the years I have seen so many close Sikh friends use studs and rings in the Ear was thinking it was just a Punjabi thing , but did not realize it was not allowed , What about Tattoos ?

[@tejbirsingh1387]

NOPE NOT ALLOWED, the main reason is not to make any changes in this human body lent to us by god we live by the will of god.

[@guruskaur4774]

Wjkk wjkf Actually in short your not aloud to change how you are . So like earrings or nose rings and stuff. Sure you are aloud to do Nivea cream or something for your skin so it doesn’t dry. But like medicine and stuff u need for your body is also aloud , but not that overly things like make up or removing hair on whole body

[@diggpal]

did the fella say hes not a sikh?

[@stacyblue1980]

I am assuming he is not Sikh. And if so why the nose ring? Is that allowed? I dont know for sure so I ... dunno.. wow

[@okman6571]

Nose rings are not allowed in Sikhism. " did the fella say hes not a sikh?" He prolly just a white guy who came in the Gurdwara and wanted to tie a turban so someone tied it on him. That's kinda what usually happens.

[@riddlydiddlyimawantedmanin4442]

@@okman6571this was at an event by the 3ho community, there was some dude who went to america and mixed sikhi with a bunch of other stuff and taught it to the impressionable americans at the time 1960's ish willing to feast on anything from the east. He kinda set himself up as a self made guru and yogi and there are huge communities in America and globaly who say "satnam" and have no idea of the origin. It used to make me mad, but hey, they are doing jap naam and that's more than nothing. I guess I just have to trust satgurus wisdom and hukkum that this was supposed to happen. its like kundalini 3ho kinda stuff. they will be chanting naam but they are also using crystal energy and chakras..

[@anneeq008]

So is it actually permissible for Sikhs to drink alcohol?

[@harsidhshah5073]

Nope.

[@pritpala]

No

[@davegreen3394]

Then why do majority drink

[@pritpala]

Dave green Because the Majority DO NOT practice. Stupid question.

[@mikesmith7620]

Dave green because some people gave up practicing what they are supposed to do.

[@Saablito24]

This religion is so subjective, "what would Guru do." Like wtf so there arent any teaching or scripts from him telling you, you guys just guess if guru went to a bar in his time, how stupid

[@jujharsingh5461]

because we do not believe in a sky fairy who is like a driving instructor who says this is right and this is wrong

[@Panjabijs]

jujhar singh 😭😭 true

[@user-zq1lb3lx4m]

@@jujharsingh5461 yet you believe in a sky fairy that doses out karma in allotments based on actions in past lives...

[@jujharsingh5461]

@@user-zq1lb3lx4m you don't even understand concept of Advaita and nirakar

[@jujharsingh5461]

@@user-zq1lb3lx4m karma are not alloted by parmatma they seeds what you in cosmic (tatva in sanskrit) existence