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What are the Ten Qualities of a Dharmik (Righteous) Person?

The ten qualities of a Dharmik Person are,

  • Khima - Forgiving nature
  • Ahinsa - Non-violence
  • Daya - Compassionate nature
  • Mridh - Speaking sweetly, polite nature
  • Sat Bachan - Speaking the truth
  • Tap - Meditation, penance, Seva (Selfless service)
  • Daan - Giving nature
  • Seel - Calm and patient nature
  • Soch - Pure
  • Trisna Bina - Without any desire

We should all attempt to bring these ten qualities into our lives. To learn more about these qualities and what the realm of Dharam (Dharam Khand) is, check out our article on the Ten Qualities of Dharmik Person.


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Can We Wear a Gold Kara?

Unlike Sarabloh (iron), gold is not a strong metal. Gold is a malleable metal, which makes it unfit to serve the multiple purposes of a Kara. A Kara is a strong defensive and protective Shastar (handheld weapon). It can be seen as a spiritual handcuff on our wrist as a reminder to do the right thing. If wearing a Sarbloh Kara gives your arm a medical reaction, you should wear steel, not gold.

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Is It OK to Do Ardaas Sitting Down?

No, we cannot do a formal Ardaas (a humble request) sitting down. The Maryada (system of discipline) is to do Ardaas standing up because we are present during that period. Some people may be lying down or sleeping. But the ones who stand are present in Ardaas. For example, at the time of marriage, the people partaking in the Ardaas stand up. The couple and their parents stand up in Ardaas. They are accounted as present in the Ardaas and if the whole Sangat stood up during that Ardaas, they would all be accounted as present too. So it is important as it is the Maryada. 

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How Did Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Get Shaheedi (Martyrdom) and What Can We Learn?

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was beheaded by the executioner named Jalaal-Din in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, India. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji teaches us that nothing is permanent in this world, not even our life. After witnessing the Shaheedi (Martyrdom) of their three Gursikhs (Sikhs of the Guru) in front of their eyes, Guru Ji lived up to their name by not only mastering the use of a sword but also by sacrificing their life to the Tegh (Sword) so that others could continue to practice their faith. 


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Which Three Sikhs Became Shaheed (Martyred) Right Before Guru Teg Bahadur Ji?

Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji and Bhai Dayala Ji. Bhai Mati Das Ji was sawed (cut in half) alive. Bhai Sati Das Ji was burned alive and Bhai Dayala Ji was boiled alive in hot water. 


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How Can We Build a Relationship with Gurbani?

By considering both the quality and quantity of our time spent with Gurbani, we can begin to immerse ourselves more into it. Also by reading more Gurbani, we start to understand Gurbani more and thus strengthen our relationship with Guru Sahib Ji. Along with financial Dasvandh, dedicating at least 10% of our day (2.4 hours) towards Guru Sahib Ji and Gurbani, is just as important. In addition, integrating Rehit (Code of Conduct) into our lives, makes a big difference within our relationship with Gurbani.

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What are the Ten Qualities of a Dharmik (Righteous) Person?

The ten qualities of a Dharmik Person are,

  • Khima - Forgiving nature
  • Ahinsa - Non-violence
  • Daya - Compassionate nature
  • Mridh - Speaking sweetly, polite nature
  • Sat Bachan - Speaking the truth
  • Tap - Meditation, penance, Seva (Selfless service)
  • Daan - Giving nature
  • Seel - Calm and patient nature
  • Soch - Pure
  • Trisna Bina - Without any desire

We should all attempt to bring these ten qualities into our lives. To learn more about these qualities and what the realm of Dharam (Dharam Khand) is, check out our article on the Ten Qualities of Dharmik Person.


Read Full Blog Here

Can We Wear a Gold Kara?

Unlike Sarabloh (iron), gold is not a strong metal. Gold is a malleable metal, which makes it unfit to serve the multiple purposes of a Kara. A Kara is a strong defensive and protective Shastar (handheld weapon). It can be seen as a spiritual handcuff on our wrist as a reminder to do the right thing. If wearing a Sarbloh Kara gives your arm a medical reaction, you should wear steel, not gold.

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Is It OK to Do Ardaas Sitting Down?

No, we cannot do a formal Ardaas (a humble request) sitting down. The Maryada (system of discipline) is to do Ardaas standing up because we are present during that period. Some people may be lying down or sleeping. But the ones who stand are present in Ardaas. For example, at the time of marriage, the people partaking in the Ardaas stand up. The couple and their parents stand up in Ardaas. They are accounted as present in the Ardaas and if the whole Sangat stood up during that Ardaas, they would all be accounted as present too. So it is important as it is the Maryada. 

You can watch Bhai Jagraj Singh explain this in the video below:


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