Manvir Singh Leamington - Discussing Sikh Gurmat Perspectives

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Manvir Singh Leamington - Discussing Sikh Gurmat
Perspectives
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• What is today referred to as Sikh Marriage by
  Punjabis is actually a mixture of Hindu,
  Islamic, Christian, and Punjabi traditions? Most
  people without their knowledge follow these
  rituals in good faith and enjoy them thinking
  they are an integral part of Sikhi.

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• However, it usually happens that these rituals
  and customs are contrary to Sikhi and therefore
  defy the goal of having an Anand Karaj, which is
  to receive the blessings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
  Ji. Due to a lack of knowledge and awareness of
  what a Sikh marriage should actually be, most
  people continue to follow the popular culture.

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• According to Manvir Singh Leamington, A Sikh
  would like to invite Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to
  his home, rather than a deity or goddess. Good
  luck doesnt exist. Good actions lead to good
  results. Reciting and singing Gurbani brings
  blessings. One is embellished according to Gurmat
  by singing the praises of Vahiguru and living
  according to the gurus teachings.

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• A Sikh wears what pleases the guru, not the
  respected prophets of another religion. The Guru
  is glad that a Sikh wears the Panj Kakkaar.

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• Gurbani does not believe in the concept of the
  evil eye and says that reciting the name of
  Vahiguru eliminates any evil eyes or bad luck.
  Secondly, a Sikh lives by the principle of
  considering all other women as his daughter,
  sister, or mother. Throughout the history of
  Sikhs, Sikhs have been known for their high
  morality, without the help or recall of a Sehra
  or facial veil.

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• The union of a Sikh couple in Gurmat is linked by
  Gurbani and the blessings of Sri Guru Granth
  Sahib Ji when one bow to the Guru and walks
  around the Guru to indicate that the Guru is the
  center of their life. The Union of a Sikh is not
  made of garlands or necklaces but bound by the
  guru.

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• A Sikh bears no symbol of any other religion or
  belief. A Sikh wears the Panj Kakkaar as a jewel
  and symbol of his commitment to the guru.

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• According to Bhai Manvir Singh, as one acts, he
  harvests. Throwing rice as a blessing is not
  Gurmat. To wish someone good luck and give
  blessings in Sikhi is by reciting Gurbani and
  doing Simran.

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