Following the blessing of basic governing principle ie ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ.
1.which is key note before bani that physical word is metaphor
2. Concept is not outer but internal explained with.outer ie physical metaphor
3. It is universal beyond bondage of space and region
4. ONE ie everlasting immortal TRUTH beyond bondage of time.
Death as a physical death.
Death as a death of spirit in which the Mind forgets its own origin and great fullness of blessed operating system and body which is self sustainable for a normal born being, and leads a life of gathering virtual wealth ie physical wealth, intellect and heiarchy positions, by false ways of aggression, suppression, animal instincts leaving the ways of human spiritual learning service , welfare and compassion.
If the animal instinct dies, which is termed as death, sorrow disappear, and human instinct appears which brings state if bliss in humans.
Its not physical death, life gone is gone, no bliss after life. Bliss state is within life and bani is way of life and not after life.
Sikhi or Seeking clearly undoubtedly gives way of seeking in 38 steps, to become learned, ways which are universal beyond bondage of space and time.
So before writting any article or comprehending authors must imbibe basic principles of learning or seeking which is sikhi or seekers way before ONE move forward to read or write of any book or text.
This is mandate, else falsehood appears in comprehending.
I enjoy hearing a Sikh perspective that is unabashedly tribal, insular, nationalistic; a welcome respite from the masochistic, self-defeating universalism l, coupled with "we are all one" nonsense that characterises modern Sikh discourse, especially in the West. It is so refreshing; much-needed.
With that being said, I think you might have some interesting things to say about the concept of suicidal self-sacrifice in a Sikh context, especially in the context of farmer suicides, and Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. How are we supposed to interpret this phenomenon? Is it largely analogous to the self-immolating protest practice prevalent in other Eastern traditions, or is it merely an expression of defeatism and despair, like it is, sadly, in the West?
Best wishes - please keep writing, and sharing your important thoughts, and insights.
Thank you for your passionately kind words. When we consider suicide, the principle defines an act of ceasing life by one's own hand due to the inability to continue living life. Tough? Yes but then when has the truth ever been soft? Martyrdom? The act of ceasing one's life by one's own hand due to a greater goal and the ultimate realisation of a higher vision. Regarding self-immolation, our understanding is its basically a form of protest. It was also done by Bhai Nand Singh, a southern convert to Sikhi, after the gullible Sant Fateh Singh refused to see through his vow of self-immolation to the end. Does the protest achieve anything? This is a grey area. Some might say that well, because it doesn't then yes it can be classed as suicide. Others might argue no, because the intent to die was not born out of direct despair on individual circumstances. We stick with the middle ground of intent.
ਕਬੀਰ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਰਨੇ ਤੇ ਜਗੁ ਡਰੈ ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨਿ ਆਨੰਦੁ ॥
ਮਰਨੇ ਹੀ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ਪੂਰਨੁ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦੁ ॥੨੨॥
Following the blessing of basic governing principle ie ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ.
1.which is key note before bani that physical word is metaphor
2. Concept is not outer but internal explained with.outer ie physical metaphor
3. It is universal beyond bondage of space and region
4. ONE ie everlasting immortal TRUTH beyond bondage of time.
Death as a physical death.
Death as a death of spirit in which the Mind forgets its own origin and great fullness of blessed operating system and body which is self sustainable for a normal born being, and leads a life of gathering virtual wealth ie physical wealth, intellect and heiarchy positions, by false ways of aggression, suppression, animal instincts leaving the ways of human spiritual learning service , welfare and compassion.
If the animal instinct dies, which is termed as death, sorrow disappear, and human instinct appears which brings state if bliss in humans.
Its not physical death, life gone is gone, no bliss after life. Bliss state is within life and bani is way of life and not after life.
Sikhi or Seeking clearly undoubtedly gives way of seeking in 38 steps, to become learned, ways which are universal beyond bondage of space and time.
So before writting any article or comprehending authors must imbibe basic principles of learning or seeking which is sikhi or seekers way before ONE move forward to read or write of any book or text.
This is mandate, else falsehood appears in comprehending.
WJKK WJKF
I enjoy hearing a Sikh perspective that is unabashedly tribal, insular, nationalistic; a welcome respite from the masochistic, self-defeating universalism l, coupled with "we are all one" nonsense that characterises modern Sikh discourse, especially in the West. It is so refreshing; much-needed.
With that being said, I think you might have some interesting things to say about the concept of suicidal self-sacrifice in a Sikh context, especially in the context of farmer suicides, and Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. How are we supposed to interpret this phenomenon? Is it largely analogous to the self-immolating protest practice prevalent in other Eastern traditions, or is it merely an expression of defeatism and despair, like it is, sadly, in the West?
Best wishes - please keep writing, and sharing your important thoughts, and insights.
Thank you for your passionately kind words. When we consider suicide, the principle defines an act of ceasing life by one's own hand due to the inability to continue living life. Tough? Yes but then when has the truth ever been soft? Martyrdom? The act of ceasing one's life by one's own hand due to a greater goal and the ultimate realisation of a higher vision. Regarding self-immolation, our understanding is its basically a form of protest. It was also done by Bhai Nand Singh, a southern convert to Sikhi, after the gullible Sant Fateh Singh refused to see through his vow of self-immolation to the end. Does the protest achieve anything? This is a grey area. Some might say that well, because it doesn't then yes it can be classed as suicide. Others might argue no, because the intent to die was not born out of direct despair on individual circumstances. We stick with the middle ground of intent.