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Shanti Kaur Khalsa talks about the philosophy of gender equality in Sikhism and the deep tradition of female leadership in the Guru's time.

Shanti Kaur Khalsa explains the history, tradition, and practical reasons for wearing a turban.

The Siri Guru Granth Sahib gives us 'Shaant Ras' - peaceful essence. And Dasam Bani (The writings of Guru Gobind Singh) gives us 'Bir Ras' - warrior spirit. For example Jaap Sahib energizes us and fills you with courage.

Guruka Singh answers this question by saying "don't worry about it." Don't worry if you are spiritually progressing. There is no measurement for it. You just need to keep following your path to spirituality with sincerity and you will go where you need to go. This question also comes from the thought that some people are spiritual and some are not, which is incorrect. We are all spiritual beings.

Shanti Kaur explains what the Akal Takhat Rehet Maryada is concerning the daily Banis. Then she explains that there is no limit to how many Banis you can read, and it comes down to your devotion and what you feel inspired to do.

"Sometimes I feel like i'm just sitting in Gurdwara and not concentrating on anything. Is there a point to that?" Guruka Singh explains how you can engage yourself to the experience of going to Gurdwara. Forget about what other people are doing, and go deeply into yourself.

When we handle the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, and NitNem Gutkas we handle them with respect. So what about when we have Gurbani on an electronic device? How do we keep respect of the Gurbani when we bring our phone everywhere?

Sadasat Simran Singh talks about teaching in MPA and the various camps based on the discipline at MPA. They don't just teach meditation, but all school subjects as well as exercise, yoga, gatka etc. He explains that to be a complete Sikh, we have to balance Bana, Bani, Seva, Simran, Shastar, and Shaastar.

As the Gurus taught we need to have the Warrior and Saint spirits to be in balance. If we don't keep the warrior path we might be oppressed. But we can't leave the Saintliness either because it is so important.