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Reason #2 people say for not taking #Amrit yet: “Once I know my #PanjBania, then I’ll take Amrit.”

While this is admirable, there is NOTHING saying that you must know all 5 #Bania in order to take Amrit. Amrit is NOT just for the educated...

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Reason #1 people say for not taking #Amrit yet: "When Guru does #Kirpa, I'll take it."

#GuruJi has ALREADY DONE Kirpa by giving us the opportunity to take Amrit and to be a part of the #Khalsa. Being born in a #Sikh household is an invitation for Amrit!

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Was accepting #Amrit (as in becoming Amritdhari) something...

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Think about it: Just as a mother must be present when giving birth, at every #AmritSanchar, #MataSahibKaurJi is present, witnessing the birth of all Her new children. How amazing is that?!

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Part of #MataSahibKaur Jee’s Seva and Her daily practice was to do her #Nitnem and prepare parshaada for #GuruJi. She would then sit and wait, while doing more #Paath for Guru Jee to come give #Darshan. Without Guru Jee’s Darshan, Mata Jee wouldn’t eat.

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Who was the #MataJi who put the patase (sugar crystals) in #Amrit?

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Which of #GuruGobindSinghJi's Mehals (wives) did this seva?

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#Maryada:
In the 10 days after a #Sikh has died, it's important to start and complete a #SehajPaath of #SriGuruGranthSahibJi.

It's also advised for there to be Katha in the evenings on Salok Sehskriti OR Jaitsree Ki Vaar.

#Gurmat #Sikhi #AntimSanskaar #Saskaar

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Ways we can help kids deal with the fact that someone close to them has died:
-Tell kids ASAP. Don't wait for a "good time"
-Be as direct as possible/avoid euphemisms
-Tell kids it's not their fault
-Share what #Sikhi says about #death & #reincarnation

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Do you know what the #Maryada is for when a #Sikh dies?

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When our children learn our #maaboli, #Punjabi, and our script, #Gurmukhi, they will be ready to start reading and learning #Gurbani. When our children begin to read Gurbani, they begin to interact and converse with #GuruMaharaj Jee.

#Gurmat

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What #GuruSahib says about the importance of education:

vidhiaa veechaaree taa(n) paraupakaaree ||
That education and knowledge is fruitful in which you become altruistic to others.

AKA education is only useful if you can help others with it!

#Gurmat

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Education is to be used for service to #Waheguru Ji’s Creation. If our education only increases our greed and lust for more money, and fills our pockets at the expense of others’ well-being, then our education has taken us away from our duties as a #Sikh.

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What is the purpose of education?

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Did you know most of our Gurus experienced family #Kalesh?

In #GuruNanakDevJi’s house, Guru Ji often found Himself in the middle of lots of anger, resentment, and harsh words because (most) of His family couldn’t understand what on Earth He was doing!

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Why does #kalesh happen in #Amritdhari families?

Just because a whole family has taken Amrit, does NOT mean they are suddenly perfect #Gursikhs. Remember, Amrit is just admission into school... Everyone’s got their own journey & learning after that.

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@RanveerSP Also, maybe reiterate that Vaheguru made all colors and skin tones… all colors are beautiful and perfect as they are! 🧡

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Here's an intriguing question that puzzled me for YEARS: Why does #kalesh happen in families of #Amritdhari #Sikhs?

Any ideas??

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Does your family experience #Kalesh WITHIN your family?

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When we don't know what to do when our child is sick, we can directly ask #GuruJi for help and take a #hukamnama. The #hukam we receive is Guru Ji’s response to our plea. We need to try to understand what Guru is saying to us via the hukamnana.

#Gurmat

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#SikhParents, we must do whatever we know to keep our children healthy and nurtured. When our wisdom fails or a serious illness strikes, then it’s time to hand the reigns over to #GuruJee.

#Sikhparenting #Gurmat #SikhKid

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