Here these short but moving stories from SikhNet users from around the world. They each have a different perspective and way that SikhNet inspires them. We put out a call to have a talk with Guruka Singh and hundreds of people replied. These are just a few of them that Guruka Singh got a chance to talk to. They all felt honored to talk to him, and he felt the same way. It was a very heart-warming experience that brought us all closer in a personal way as a sangat.
Shanti Kaur Khalsa explains why Sikhs don't cut their hair. Cutting the hair is one of the co-rehets, meaning Guru Gobind Singh commanded that Sikhs shouldn't do it. The hair (kesh) is also one of the 5 k's. The hair channels spiritual energy in action, which helps people in the householder lifestyle.
It's human to imitate, but we are also uniquely individual. If it helps you, then what better role model than the Gurus? Humility is not something you can 'act'. Humility happens inside of you when you experience the Infinity inside of yourself. Our Gurus are with us now. They weren't just in the past. Their qualities are inside of us already. Don't 'act' like the Guru, and don't 'act' humble, just act in yourself in each moment to the best of your consciousness.
One huge objective in the spiritual lifestyle of the Guru's is to wake up in the Amrit Vela to meditate. Shanti Kaur talks about how to do this successfully and about the role that dietary habits play.
Guruka Singh explains that when your parents want you to do something, then you are doing it for them. When it comes to Banis and meditation, you have to do it for yourself and your own experience, and not to please someone else.
Shanti Kaur Khalsa talks about the philosophy of gender equality in Sikhism and the deep tradition of female leadership in the Guru's time.
What is karma? Guruka Singh describes how people think about karma in a linear way.
Guruka Singh examines this question, and says that Amrit is not a set of rules and restrictions that you have to follow after taking Amrit, but don't have to follow before you take Amrit.
Shanti Kaur Khalsa explains the history, tradition, and practical reasons for wearing a turban.
In the Sikh realm this questions comes up a lot. Dancing is associated with drinking, promiscuity, and violence. Guruka Singh gives his take on dancing by itself. He explains that the whole universe is dancing, and dancing is just an expression of happiness.